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1985 Platformer Arrives on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 This Week

Retro gaming fans have the chance to check out a classic 1980s 8-bit platformer on modern consoles this week.

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More than four decades after its original release, this 8-bit platformer is back with a new release on modern consoles this week.

Console Archives Chack’n Pop Releases October 1

Chack’n Pop’s original arcade release arrived in 1984 before it hit 8-bit consoles in 1985. Although the arcade version didn’t take off in Japan, the home console version quickly became much more popular.

Now, the challenging platformer is returning for modern audiences to experience thanks to a new Console Archives edition.

Control “Chack’n” skillfully to take back the Heart inside........

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