Microsoft Return of Arcade

Microsoft Return of Arcade (1996)

by Microsoft
Genres:Arcade
Themes:Action
Game modes:Single player
Story:A follow up release to Microsoft Arcade that contains the following game compilation: Pac-Man, Dig Dug, Galaxian, and Pole Position.
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