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Platform:
GC, PS2, XB Genre:
Classic / Action Publisher:
Midway Developer:
Midway ETA:
November 2003
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Midway Arcade Treasures
I
was such a fan of the arcade version of Smash TV that I wrote background
stories for Mutoid Man, the host, and the red and blue clad
protagonists. And who knows
how many quarters I dropped into that machine – all in the name of
“character research”. So
when I got wind that Midway was set to release a compilation of classic
arcade games – including Smash TV! – I could hardly maintain my
journalistic integrity and objectivity.
It’s like the Ancient Arcade Gods looked down from their
mountain and answered my own personal prayers. Sure,
the remakes and ports were all great nods to the arcade games but we
finally have the level of technology that can completely replicate those
old games – without skimping on the details or feeling bad for
downloading illegal ROMs to your PC.
But here’s the low-down from Midway:
Midway
Arcade Treasures is jam packed with over 20 classic arcade games
including all-time favorites SpyHunter, Defender, Gauntlet, Joust and
more for the first-time on next generation consoles. Take
a trip down memory lane with more than 20 video games you loved to play
at the arcade. Including, the fast pace action of SpyHunter, the
multi-player collaboration of Gauntlet, the space age adventure of
Defender, and the dueling combat of Joust; the Midway Arcade Treasures
has hundreds of hours of classic gameplay action. And
that’s not all! This ultimate arcade collection also contains cool DVD
content with game histories, creator interviews and top secrets from
back in the day. Features: SpyHunter Defender Gauntlet Joust Paperboy Rampage Marble
Madness Robotron
2084 Smash
TV Joust
2 Bubbles RoadBlasters Stargate Moon
Patrol Blaster Rampart Sinistar Super
Sprint 720 Toobin’ KLAX SPLAT! Satan’s
Hollow Vindicators Root
Beer Tapper DVD
content with creator and developer interviews, game histories and music
from the 80’s. 1
and 2 player games.
Even
without the DVD extras, this should be one solid gaming package,
especially for anyone that grew up in the ‘80s and spent time at the
arcade. Frankly, there’s
not much to screw up – except for one thing.
Midway specifies “1 and 2 player games”, which begs the
question, “Will Rampage support three simultaneous players?”
Egads, I hope so! The
waiting time for Midway Arcade Treasures is short – it’s planned for
release this month. - Omni (November 12, 2003) |
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