Arcade Archives Moon Patrol -01003000097fe800--... [portable]

Arcade Archives: Moon Patrol (Title ID: 01003000097FE000—often associated with the Nintendo Switch eShop version) is more than just a retro port; it is a digital preservation of a game that fundamentally changed how video games create a sense of depth. Released originally by Irem in 1982 and brought to modern platforms by Hamster Corporation on March 22, 2018, this title remains a cornerstone of early 8-bit innovation. The Innovation: Parallax Scrolling

2. Save Data Unique Identifier

The Nintendo Switch also uses extended versions of the Title ID to name save directories. If you connect your Switch SD card to a PC, you might find a folder named 01003000097FE800 containing user_data.bin and high_score.dat. Arcade Archives MOON PATROL -01003000097FE800--...

The Not-So-Good:

• Vs. Frogger: Similar traffic-dodging logic, but vertical.
• Vs. Defender: Less complex controls (only two buttons), but higher intensity.
• Vs. Super Mario Bros.: Moon Patrol predates Mario’s jump by three years. It arguably inspired the "auto-runner" genre we see in mobile games today.

• Retro collectors: You want the original arcade ROM legally without a subscription service.
• Parents: You want to show your kids a game where difficulty wasn't a slider, it was a wall.
• Speedrunners: The leaderboards are active and competitive.

Arcade Archives Enhancements: Developed by Hamster Corporation, this version includes modern features like: Retro collectors: You want the original arcade ROM