Gaming Zones
Play The Widest Variety of Games at LI Retro!
LI Retro’s general freeplay consists of themed zones. Spread throughout the Cradle of Aviation’s galleries, wander, discover, and experience curated selections courtesy of the LI Retro team.
Greatest Hits - Compilation Games
So many franchises, so little time! Greatest Hits assembles some of gaming’s signature series in one convenient location with compilations of classic titles. Catch up with the likes of Sonic, Mario, Mega Man and Kirby in these collections of some of the best games ever made.
ANIME ARCADE - Anime
Warp back to the golden age of anime in North America! This section is a celebration of those unforgettable early 1990s games that brought your favorite anime characters to life on your console. Get ready for pixelated punches, powered-up heroes, and iconic storylines from a time when anime exploded onto the scene. So grab your controller, unleash your inner otaku, and prepare to relive the Ani-Merica experience!
THE GROOVE - Music / Rhythm Games
Get ready to get into The Groove! This area is a celebration of classic music games, where pixels meet power chords and button presses become symphonies. Challenge yourself with a variety of titles, from the early days of the NES to the revolutionary sounds of the PlayStation. So grab your controller, tap your feet, and prepare to make some sweet music!
THE PIT STOP - Driving / Racing Games
Shift into turbo this LI Retro with a fully dedicated zone to racing games, where you will be immersed in the driver’s seat. A wide assortment of racing games ranging from simulations to arcade-styled racers across multiple platforms will be playable at LI Retro. These games allow players to race cars, boats, and other unconventional ways against other players or the clock. Examples include Super Hang-On, Wave Race 64, and Crash Team Racing. Push the pedal to the medal, and see how far you can go!
RUN 'N JUMP - Platformers
Attendees to LI Retro will enjoy a bevy of classic (2D) and modern (3D) platform titles that will remind them of one of the most important genres in the videogames medium. From familiar faces in Super Mario, Sonic The Hedgehog, Mega Man, Metroid, Kirby, Crash Bandicoot and the Castlevania series, to lesser known franchises and deep cuts, get ready to run and jump through the weekend at LI Retro!
PUZZLE PALACE - Puzzle Games
Puzzlers will be well represented at LI Retro with a wide selection of games for problem-solvers and puzzle-addicts to challenge their brains. From Tetris & Dr. Mario and all its iterations, to other fun titles, there’s enough brain teasing fun for everyone. Players can try out all of the puzzlers in both single or multi-player setups, and other unique arrangements specifically being put together at LI Retro.
LIGHT GUN ALLEY - Light Gun Games
Show off your accuracy and let loose on your trigger finger with an assortment of classic light-gun games dating all the way back to the original Nintendo Entertainment System. From the NES Zapper to the Sega Stunner and Namco GunCon, there is a long history of light gun games, represented by our Light Gun Alley section. LI Retro’s Light Gun Stations will include some of the most iconic titles of the genre such as Duck Hunt all the way to the last iteration of classic shooters from the 2000s.
Disney Games
Enter the Wonderful World of Disney with a selection of classic Disney video games. Whether it’s going on a magical quest with Mickey, under the sea with The Little Mermaid or on a magic carpet ride to a whole new world with Aladdin, this section brings Disney fun to a whole new level. With Goofy, Chip, Dale, Donald and other favorites, it’s an endless adventure in the house of mouse!
KUPO KORNER - Role Playing Games (RPGs)
Hark back, adventurer, to experience some of the best role playing games ever to grace your living room! From Final Fantasy to Phantasy Star, who knows what treasures await you in LI Retro’s Kupo Korner. What retro quest will you embark on next? Find out at Kupo Korner this year!
THROWDOWN TOWN - Fighting Games
Go one on one with the heavy hitters in the fighting game scene. Blast out hadoukens and swing your hardest haymakers in solo and multiplayer setups for popular fighting game franchises such as Street Fighter and Tekken. For added control, various setups in the fighting game zone will also feature arcade joystick controllers, so there will be no excuse for dishing out wild super-moves on your opponents.
SHMUP - Shooter / Shoot Em' Up Games
Blast your way through a plethora of popular and hidden gem shooters including shoot em’ up (“shmups”) titles that will absolutely test your reflexes. From staples such as Gradius, Contra and Starfox, to lesser known games, players will get to take on the finest of shooters and its sub-genres including bullet-hell, vertical shooters, run-and-gun, on-rail-shooters, and classic first-person shooters.
Escape the City - Farming Sim
Go back to the simple life in our tribute to farming games such as Harvest Moon. Tend your crops and feed your livestock, or build a beautiful garden to make your own island paradise. Leave the hustle and bustle of the city for a while in this relaxing free play section.
Animal Crossing
Your flight on Dodo Airlines is now boarding! Catch up with your friends Tom Nook, Blathers and Isabelle in our Animal Crossing section. With a selection of memorable games in the series, you can relive some of the best moments in one of Nintendo’s most beloved franchises.
THE BIG GAME - Sports Games
Step up to the plate or head for the end zone with a vast selection of retro sports games. Many of these sports titles have stood the test of time and aged well as solid examples of how fun, balanced gameplay can trump outdated rosters any day of the week. Players will get the chance to get their hands on titles on revered sports gems. Get ready to pile up the stats and head for the Sports Games Zone to score big.
Flight Mech/Sim
Get behind the controls of some of the biggest, baddest machines around. Take to the skies in a flight simulator or air combat game. Or battle other giant mechs in an all-out assault. It’s all there in our flight/mech sim section.
THE FLOOR OF ODDITIES - Oddity Peripherals / Physical Games
Some games just can’t be defined by a genre at all. Check out the Hall of Oddities for a selection of games and hardware that are just too unique to pass up. Whether they feature a unique gaming mechanic that extends beyond the use of a normal controller or accessory, or they simply are games that are physical touch in nature, these selection of games will surely make you think differently on how to play. Located on the 3rd Floor.