Taito Milestones 4 on Switch: Which Arcade Classics Are Inside?

Ten arcade games from 1983 to 1990

Taito Milestones 4 is a Switch collection of ten arcade titles originally released between 1983 and 1990. The lineup spans sports, martial arts, platformers, shoot 'em ups, and block-breaking, so the appeal depends on whether you want variety or one specific game.

The confirmed games are Water Ski (1983), Field Day (1984), Typhoon Gal (1985), Arkanoid (1986), Bonze Adventure (1988), Kuri Kinton, Syvalion, Don Doko Don (1989), Cameltry (1990), and The Ninja Kids. Release years are only listed for some titles in the supplied catalog.

What each game actually plays like

• Water Ski (1983): Control a water skier pulled by a motorboat while avoiding obstacles. Jump to dodge small obstacles, and hit a jump ramp to earn points. Watch out for the shark.
• Field Day (1984): A sports festival with seven games, including a three-legged race and tug-of-war. Up to four players can join, with two players competing in each match.
• Typhoon Gal (1985): A one-on-one martial arts fighter. Wear down your opponent's stamina with punches and kicks, then finish with moves like the shoulder throw or brain buster.
• Arkanoid (1986): The classic block-breaker. Use the paddle-like craft Vaus to bounce balls, destroy blocks, and defeat the boss DOH. Easy to understand, hard to master.
• Bonze Adventure (1988): Two Buddhist priests fight snakes, giant eyeballs, ghosts, and spiders to exorcise evil from Enma, the king of the underworld. A friend can join.
• Kuri Kinton: Play as martial artist Kinton, kicking and punching through thugs to rescue an intelligence officer of the WSPO and his daughter.
• Syvalion: Pilot the golden dragon-shaped mecha Syvalion to stop an invasion of Earth. The storyline changes with each playthrough and features over 100 different endings.
• Don Doko Don (1989): Join lumberjacks Bob and Jim to rescue the kidnapped king and princess of Marry Land, using their mallets to defeat enemies.
• Cameltry (1990): Rotate the screen to guide a ball to the goal. The supplied instructions say to press the shake button to make the ball jump, and hold it to increase rolling speed.
• The Ninja Kids: Four ninja puppets fight a cult trying to resurrect a demon. This action game supports up to four players at the same time.

Multiplayer: what the catalog confirms

Three games have confirmed multiplayer support. Field Day allows up to four players, with two competing in each match. Bonze Adventure lets a second player join. The Ninja Kids supports up to four players simultaneously.

For the other seven games, the supplied information does not list multiplayer modes. That does not mean they are single-player only, but you should not assume co-op or versus play without checking the game itself.

Taito Milestones 4 at a glance

• Taito Milestones 4 NS: Collection of ten arcade games originally released from 1983 to 1990. The time span covers early sports games through late-'80s action, so the mix matters more than any single title.

  

• Taito Milestones 4 NS: Includes Water Ski, Field Day, Typhoon Gal, Arkanoid, Bonze Adventure, Kuri Kinton, Syvalion, Don Doko Don, Cameltry, and The Ninja Kids. Check this list against the games you actually want before buying.
• Taito Milestones 4 NS: Field Day supports up to four players, with two players competing in each match; The Ninja Kids supports up to four players at the same time; Bonze Adventure supports a second player. These are the confirmed group-play options for a living-room session.
• Taito Milestones 4 NS: Syvalion features over 100 different endings and a storyline that changes with each playthrough. This is the strongest replay-value claim in the supplied description.

What the listing does not confirm

The supplied catalog does not list specifications such as supported languages, save states, online play, or controller requirements. It also does not confirm whether every game includes its original arcade options or added features.

If any of those details affect your purchase, treat them as unconfirmed by this listing rather than assuming they are present or absent. The same applies to age ratings and warnings: the supplied record does not include an age range or safety warnings.

Who this collection fits

Buy Taito Milestones 4 if you want a broad sampler of Taito arcade history and already know you enjoy at least a few of the ten games. Arkanoid and Cameltry are the most immediately recognizable picks; Field Day and The Ninja Kids are the clearest group-play choices.

Look elsewhere if you mainly want one specific genre, need confirmed online multiplayer, or expect modern conveniences that the listing does not mention. The catalog price is USD 30.25, compared with a listed comparison price of USD 46.54, so the value case rests on how many of these ten games you will actually play.