# 1987 Arcade Shooter Returns to Consoles

> Exzisus, a 1987 arcade shooter, is now playable on modern consoles via Arcade Archives.
- Title: 1987 Arcade Shooter Returns to Consoles · VICE | Shortify
- Summary: Exzisus, a 1987 arcade shooter, is now playable on modern consoles via Arcade Archives.
- Keywords: arcade archives, retro arcade games, retro video games, video games, waypoint, VICE
- Source: VICE — https://vice.com/en/article/1987-arcade-shooter-is-now-playable-on-modern-consoles
- Author: Denny Connolly
- Published: 2026-11-06T13:19:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: arcade archives, retro arcade games, retro video games, video games, waypoint, news, culture
## Exzisus Returns to Consoles
Exzisus, a 1987 sci-fi shooter, is now playable on modern consoles via Arcade Archives.
## Original Arcade Release
Exzisus debuted in arcades in 1987 and was originally released in Japan before reaching North America.
## Arcade Archives 1 Release
Arcade Archives 1 version is available on Nintendo Switch and PS4 for $7.99.
## Arcade Archives 2 Release
Arcade Archives 2 version is available on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series for $9.99.
## Key Features
Original mode includes difficulty settings, button remapping, multiple save files, and rewind function.
## Key takeaway

Exzisus, a 1987 sci-fi shooter, is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles through Arcade Archives.