ARCADE WATCH
Keeping an eye on the coin-op gaming scene
Retro Raccoons has been discussed in coin-op circles for a good while, but it’s only recently moved into full production, so it feels deserving of some proper attention here – not least because we’re always drawn to any arcade cabinet with built-in holders for bottles of beer (or indeed any other type of refreshment you fancy slotting in there).
The throwback reference in the title relates to the visual style, which uses chunky pixels to evoke an earlier era, while the raccoons themselves are controlled by two to four players simultaneously across eight rounds of minigames, selected from a line-up of 40+ at launch, with more available in the future via download.
Each player has a joystick and a single button, which suits the straightforward action just fine, pitting participants against each other in a variety of settings, with shooting, platforming, skateboarding, fishing and other challenges.
Developed by Glitchbit, the cabinet is from Golden Tee maker Incredible Technologies, which should ensure that it gets a widespread release.