COIN-OP: THE ARCADE GUIDE - THE SHOOT 'EM UP COLLECTION

Darren Doyle

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Welcome to Coin-Op: The Arcade Guide – Shoot’em Up Collection, a visual celebration of 74 iconic arcade shooters.

This annual takes you on a journey through the golden age of arcade shoot ‘em ups, from the 1970s classics like Space Invaders and Asteroids, to 1980s gems like Defender and Galaga’88, and into the '90s with Battle Garegga and the bullet-hell masterpiece Dodonpachi.

With 136 pages of stunning visuals and detailed descriptions, each game is given special treatment to highlight what made them unforgettable. The guide also includes a brief history of the genre, perfect for newcomers looking to dive into the frantic, high-speed world of arcade shooters.

Whether you grew up playing them at home or in the arcade, this book is the ultimate tribute to the shoot ‘em up genre.

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PUBLICATION DETAILS

LANGUAGE	BINDING	EDITION	ISBN	YEAR	PAGES
English	Hardcover		N/A	2023	136

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Coin-Op: The Arcade Guide - The Shoot 'Em Up Collection

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