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On This Day: February 19, 1986 Ikari Warriors Released in Japan

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On This Day: February 19, 1986 Ikari Warriors Released in Japan.

On this day, February 19, 1986, Ikari Warriors was released in Japan by SNK. The arcade run-and-gun shooter became one of the most popular action games of the 80s, later making its way to the NES and other home consoles.

Inspired by the success of Commando, Ikari Warriors put players in the boots of two heavily armed commandos, Ralf and Clark, as they fought through waves of enemy soldiers, tanks, and obstacles in a jungle warfare setting. Unlike many shooters of the time, Ikari Warriors...
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