Arcade Archives The Newzealand Story [010045d01... May 2026

Watch Tiki in action to see the colorful yet challenging balloon-based gameplay of this arcade classic:

Includes options to adjust game difficulty and lives, and reproduce the original arcade display atmosphere with scanline filters. Arcade Archives THE NEWZEALAND STORY [010045D01...

A standout mechanic involves hijacking various flying vehicles—predominantly balloons—to navigate traps and reach the exit goal. Watch Tiki in action to see the colorful

Hamster’s Arcade Archives series is known for high-accuracy emulation and specific quality-of-life additions: Tiki typically dies in a single hit, and

Despite its "sugary" aesthetic, the game is notoriously difficult. Tiki typically dies in a single hit, and the enemy placement is often described as "unfair" or testing players to their absolute limit. Arcade Archives Features

Currently available for purchase on the Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Store .

Released on the on January 26, 2023, Arcade Archives THE NEWZEALAND STORY is a faithful reproduction of Taito's 1988 arcade classic. Developed by Hamster Corporation, this port brings the charming yet punishing journey of Tiki the Kiwi to modern hardware with the series' signature suite of customization options. Gameplay & Mechanics