Book edited by Kurt Kalata

"Among American fans, Data East is often compared to movie distributor Cannon Films, an outfit that had a lot of enthusiasm but not a whole lot of talent. Many of Data East's titles had bizarre premises, with more than a few being heavily influenced by cheesy 80s action movies, and the quality of the games themselves often paled in comparison to larger companies like Capcom or Konami. There's a loveable quirkiness to their output, though, and even their more derivative titles were willing to experiment and bring something interesting to the table. Plus, their later library is often overlooked, with numerous legitimate cult classics [...] In other words, their libary is a lot more interesting and diverse than what's typically acknowledged. We hope that this book will help you discover Data East's unique charms, and find something cool to enjoy!"

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Games listed in book order.

Other 'Arcade Classics' volumes from HG101:
Sega, Vol. 1
Sega, Vol. 2
Taito
Namco