- Name
- Arika Co., Ltd.
- Abbreviation
- Founded
- 1 November 1995
- Location
- Tokyo,Kanto,Japan
- Website
- http://www.arika.co.jp
- Aliases
Arika Co., Ltd.
Tokyo,Kanto,Japan
Japanese developer founded by former Capcom employees. The name of the company is the founder Akira Nishitani's first name backwards.
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Overview
The company is perhaps best known for developing the Street Fighter EX (Franchise) series of games. It has also developed the Cardcaptor Sakura (Franchise) series, the Endless Ocean (Franchise) games and the Tetris: The Grand Master franchise as well as the 3D Classics remasters of certain NES games for the Nintendo 3DS eShop (Platform).
Developed Games
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Street Fighter EX (Game)
The first in a spin-off series of Capcom's iconic Street Fighter, developed by former Capcom employees. It keeps the traditional 2D fighting system, adding polygonal 3D characters and backgrounds.
Dr. Mario Online RX (Game)
Nintendo's pill-popping puzzle game makes its way to the Wii, along with a unique motion-control take on the "Virus Buster" mini-game from the Brain Age series.
Super Mario Bros. 35 (Game)
From the developers behind Tetris 99, Super Mario Bros. 35 was a free limited-time online-only game where the classic NES game Super Mario Bros. goes "battle royale", pitting players against each-other in 35-player last-Mario-standing matches.
Street Fighter EX Plus Alpha (Game)
This first home version of Street Fighter EX is the third version of the original game, adding a couple of new characters.
Street Fighter EX Plus (Game)
This arcade-only update of Street Fighter EX makes some hidden characters selectable.
Street Fighter EX2 (Game)
The second installment of Arika's spin-off of the Street Fighter series revamps the roster while adding a new special ability to deal powerful custom combos.
Tetris: The Grand Master ACE (Game)
A home console entry in Arika's fast-paced, high-level adaptation of the Tetris series of puzzle games, switching up the formula for shorter 2-5 minute gameplay bursts.
Dr. Mario Express (Game)
A handheld Nintendo DS entry in the Dr. Mario series of puzzle games.
Fighting Layer (Game)
An obscure 3D fighting game, only released in Japanese arcades, from the creators of the Street Fighter EX series. Also the only fighting game where you can punch a shark in the face.
Tetris: The Grand Master 3: Terror Instinct (Game)
The third and final arcade installment of Arika's high-level adaptation of the classic puzzle game Tetris, now with revamped gameplay mechanics and persistent player stats. Getting the GM rank has never been more daunting!
Published Games
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Tetris with Cardcaptor Sakura: Eternal Heart (Game)
A Japan-only adaptation of the puzzle game Tetris, featuring characters from the shoujo manga and anime series Cardcaptor Sakura.
Cardcaptor Sakura (Game)
Cardcaptor Sakura Clow Card Magic (Game)
Ketsui Death Label (Game)
A boss rush adaptation of Ketsui Kizuna Jigoku Tachi for the Nintendo DS.
Technictix (Game)
A Japanese-exclusive rhythm game from Arika, where you move your lil' character around the board and activate markers to the beat.
Tsubasa Chronicle (Game)
A turn-based RPG where the player takes control of either Syaoran or Sakura. They will visit many worlds as they try to retrieve Sakura's memories which take the form of powerful feathers.
Tsubasa Chronicle Vol. 2 (Game)
Jewelry Master Twinkle (Game)
A block-matching puzzle game for Xbox 360 under the Indie Games program.
Taikyoku Mahjong: Net de Ron! (Game)
A PS2 riichi mahjong game by Arika, and the system's first online-supported mahjong game.