Williams Arcade’s Greatest Hits is a retro compilation that brings some of the most iconic 1980s coin-op games to home consoles. Developed by Digital Eclipse, this 1996 collection faithfully recreates the intense arcade action of five legendary titles: Defender, Defender II, Joust, Robotron: 2084, and Sinistar. Whether you are blasting alien landers, jousting on flying ostriches, or surviving endless robot swarms, this anthology preserves the punishing difficulty and high-score chasing appeal of the golden age of arcades.
How to Play
Upon starting, you can choose which of the five classic games to play from the main menu. Each game has its own unique mechanics, but all are focused on surviving as long as possible while racking up a high score. You can navigate menus and control your character using the Arrow Keys. For action buttons, use Z, X, A, and S. Press Enter to start or pause the game.
Tips
- Defender & Defender II: Keep a close eye on the mini-map at the top of the screen to spot alien landers before they capture your humanoids. Rescue them quickly, or the planet will be destroyed and enemies will become faster and more aggressive.
- Joust: Height is everything. You must be higher than your opponent when colliding to defeat them. If you are lower, you lose a life. Also, remember to grab the eggs quickly before they hatch into faster, more dangerous knights.
- Robotron: 2084: Never stop moving and shooting. Prioritise taking out the Brains and Hulks, but do not forget to rescue the human family members scattered around the arena for massive bonus points.
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