exA-Arcadia is adding two new arcade kits to its line-up, with pre-orders now open for the fighting game Daemon Bride exAGAIN and the ocean-themed shoot ’em up Jamjam’n Jelly EXALENTE. Both titles are scheduled to begin shipping in July.
For operators considering new content for an arcade machine, the two releases offer very different experiences: one is a revised one-on-one fighter, while the other is a platform-exclusive bullet hell shooter.
Daemon Bride exAGAIN
Daemon Bride originally launched exclusively in Japan in 2009. This new exA-Arcadia edition is produced under licence from Team Arcana, the studio associated with the Arcana Heart series, and centres on angels and demons battling for supremacy as players take one side in the conflict.
The ultimate edition has been teased for several years and marks the game’s first broad release outside Japan, as well as its first English translation.
The original Daemon Bride designers have rebalanced the core game and addressed numerous gameplay bugs requested by the community. The package also introduces a training mode for practising character movesets, a feature found in many exA fighting games.
Technical and accessibility updates include low input lag, selectable Simple and Normal control options for newer and experienced players respectively, and a reworked graphics engine. That engine delivers sharper sprite rendering, clearer audio and an HD remaster of the opening sequence.
Jamjam’n Jelly EXALENTE
For players and operators who prefer shoot ’em ups, Jamjam’n Jelly EXALENTE expands exA-Arcadia’s catalogue in that genre. The game appears to be a full platform exclusive and was first announced in 2022. Its development has been shown publicly a few times, with changes visible across those previews.
Set beneath the waves, it is a side-scrolling bullet hell shooter with a colourful, cute ’em up character. Its influences appear to include elements associated with Cotton and touches of Darius, while retaining its own ocean-based presentation.
The game includes two selectable characters, Arcade and Score Attack modes, a branching stage structure, full voice acting and low input lag. The kit includes an A1 poster, instruction cards and the cartridge.
Players looking for another view of its style can also see a cute ’em up comparison point.
Two new arcade options for July
Pre-orders are available now, with both Daemon Bride exAGAIN and Jamjam’n Jelly EXALENTE expected to start shipping in July. Operators can follow further arcade release news through the RETROCADE Arcade Blog, while those planning a home setup can compare arcade machines and review the Arcade Machine Buying Guide.
These kits suit different audiences: Daemon Bride exAGAIN targets competitive fighting-game sessions, while Jamjam’n Jelly EXALENTE is built around replayable shooting and score chasing.
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