Taito Legends 2 continues the arcade party with more rarities. Darius, Bubble Symphony, Cameltry and more. Even more generous and refined for arcade gem hunters.
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Compilation4 players7+
Co-op
Description
A Taito and Sega compilation released in 2006, the Western Taito Legends 2 sequel. Continuation of the anthology with 39 additional Taito golden age games (Bubble Memories, Cameltry, Chase HQ, Darius II, Liquid Kids, The New Zealand Story, Puzzle Bobble 2, Bubble Symphony). More complete and more diverse than the first entry, better covering Taito's 90s arcade. The absolute reference.
Taito Legends 2 review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
The collection spreads out Taito's contrasting palette of coin-ops. The cute rubs against the mechanical: the pastel bubbles of Bubble Bobble and the rainbows of Rainbow Islands neighbour the giant armoured fish of Darius, unrolled on stretched screens, or the urban action of Elevator Action. Leafing through the disc means gauging the gap between the studio's cartoon tenderness and mechanical excess.
The collection does justice to Zuntata, Taito's in-house sound team. These pioneering composers gave the cabinets scores of rare ambition for the arcade: the drifting progressive of Darius, the nagging jingle of Bubble Bobble, themes that dared texture and length where the genre made do with loops. To replay the disc is to salute a studio that treated arcade music as art.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
This second volume widens the exploration of the archives with other cult cabinets to (re)discover, in even broader variety. The fun lies in this eclectic grab-bag where you graze as the mood takes you, never tiring. Each title keeps its original edge and retro charm. A delightful supplement for anyone who loves the arcade in all its diversity, ideal with several players.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
A second anthology of Taito classics, this collection lines up a fresh batch of cult cabinets to revisit relentlessly. Aiming for the best score, unlocking bonuses and rediscovering each game fills countless sessions. That compilation generosity sustains a longevity retro enthusiasts cultivate for a long time.
The second entry in the Taito compilation, Taito Legends 2 widens the selection with more arcade classics from the publisher, including sharper titles and a few rarities prized by connoisseurs like Darius Gaiden or lesser known shoot 'em ups. The richness of the content, the variety of genres and the room given to confidential gems make it a tasty complement to the first volume. Uneven emulations and dated titles temper the whole. A compilation for retrogaming enthusiasts and demanding Taito arcade fans.
