However, Sega has revived numerous forgotten arcade classics with an innovative new tradition.
But thisisn’t the only way Sega has brought its arcade classics to modern systems.
But the most notable part of the series is its immersive open world.
Apart from a few exceptions, mostLike a Dragongames are set in the streets of modern-day Japan.
Like a Dragonisn’t the first Sega series to feature arcade titles as playable minigames.
The idea originated in 1999 withShenmue, which allowed you to visit an arcade to playSpace HarrierandHang-On.
These games returned inShenmue IIalongsideOut RunandAfter Burner.
Like a DragoncontinuesShenmue’s legacy with broader coverage of different genres and series.
They’re typically brief and simple experiences, meant to be played repeatedly and within short bursts.
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As such, most consumers aren’t willing to spend much on re-releases of older arcade games.
It should be noted that Sega isn’t the only company to include games within other games.
Yet few studios ever take advantage of this practice to spotlight underrepresented arcade games.
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