During the golden age of arcades in the 90s, Japanese games almost completely dominated arcade halls. However, Taiwan's Elephant Electronics Co., Ltd. (IGS) came into being and launched a series of games deeply rooted in Chinese culture, which quickly gained significant market share and won the hearts of players.
"Journey to the West" and "Three Kingdoms" are two representative works launched by IGS. In particular, "War of the Three Kingdoms" not only carries the profound connotation of Chinese history and culture, but also forms a lasting influence among players with its unique game design and gameplay innovation. In that era when every arcade hall was equipped with CAPCOM's "Four Little Strong" games as standard, the emergence of "Three Kingdoms Wars" undoubtedly brought a new choice to the majority of players.
I remember walking into the arcade hall at that time, and the roar of "Don't rob me Zhuge Liang" seemed to be still ringing in my ears. The success of the Three Kingdoms War lies in the fact that it has broken the monopoly of Japanese games and has become the new favorite of domestic players, and even can compete with international giants such as SNK and CAPCOM. Its emergence not only enriched the arcade game market in China, but also proved the strong charm of local culture.
In addition, IGS has also launched difficult arcade games such as Excalibur Demon Record, and although it is not as well-known as Three Kingdoms, its existence demonstrates IGS's spirit of constantly exploring and pushing the limits. The difficulty of this game is extremely high, and it has shattered the martial arts dreams of many players, but it is also this challenge that makes many veteran players who love challenges obsessed.
Looking back on the past, IGS's works have not only accompanied the growth of a generation, but also the pride of Chinese arcade games. They not only let us spend a lot of precious time in joy, but also let the world see the unique charm of Chinese culture in the field of games. Today, even though arcade games are no longer mainstream, those classics still shine in our memories and become part of our fond memories.