- Over 20 classic video games that defined the arcades of the 70s and 80s are collected in one pack
- Fast-paced action with Spy Hunter, Joust, Paperboy, Marble Madness, RoadBlasters
- Multi-player fun with Gauntlet, Rampage, Smash TV, 720,
- Space-age and fantasy adventure with Defender, Joust, Robotron 2084, Stargate
Product Description
This is an excellent example of retro gaming done right. By taking the old vector graphics-based classic Asteroids and revamping it with fully polygonal 3D graphics, Activision has pulled off a faithful, yet fresh, translation of the original shooter.Any of you who remember playing this classic game will find much to enjoy here. Wisely enough, developer Syrox didn’t stray too far from the original concept. In Asteroids, you still rotate your ship with the goal of obliterating every last piece of space debris from the screen while trying to avoid an ugly death-by-collision. In this modern update, you still have thrusters and the ability to warp out of harm’s way. Added to the basic concept is the introduction of power-ups. A large variety of weapons is available for the taking, including homing missiles, plasma swords, plasma drills, shield energy, etc. These power-ups randomly float by, giving you the opportunity to fly after them or simply wait until they drift by you. Other subtle changes include the presence of onscreen environmental effects, such as black holes, which will slowly draw you in unless you keep tapping at the thruster button. Elements like these add needed strategy to what would be an otherwise basic 32-bit update.
Simply put, this game is fun. The graphics look great, with all manner of particle effects, special effects, and sound effects conspiring to create a vintage, yet thoroughly modern game. All the sounds from the original arcade game are used here, but they’ve been augmented considerably. For example, whenever you get crushed by an asteroid, you really feel as if you’ve just been totaled. On a good sound system, this game will blow your walls off. Unlike the old days, where everything was just a bright outline, now you have huge polygonal asteroids floating your way, and the same goes for the UFOs who randomly appear to attack you, power-ups, and wrecked space stations too. Your little ship even looks cool with thrusters burning whenever you rotate or propel your ship. On a side note, the game also is littered with impressive CG cutscenes. Not bad for a fairly basic game. Depending on your scores (yes, there’re high scores), you’ll also access various secrets hidden in the game. Original Asteroids anyone?
Basically, if you liked the old Asteroids, you’ll definitely like the new one. Sure, a lot of old games don’t necessarily translate into a swell time these days, but this is an exception. With the variety of challenges found in the game, there’s a surprising amount of replay value. Value, it should be noted, that is improved when a friend joins in. While it might make a better rental than a straight-up purchase, either way you won’t go wrong. For old-school gamers and young ones alike, this game is worthy enough. –James Mielke
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The biggest arcade hit in history hits again in earth- shattering 3-D! Mind- altering graphics innovative new features and explosive special effects transform the arcade classic into the ultimate intergalactic rockfest. Rock on!
Product Features
- 1 or 2 Players
- New Mind-altering 3D Graphics
- Analog Controller Compatible
- Vibration Function Compatible
- Classic Arcade Mode or Multiplayer Blastfest
Product Details
- ASIN: B00002STI8
- Media: Video Game
Product Description
Midway Arcade Treasures features hundreds of hours of classic gameplay action from all-time arcade favorites including the fast-paced action of SpyHunter, the multiplayer collaboration of Gauntlet, the space-age adventure of Defender and the dueling combat of Joust, just to name a few.
Contains these Games:
- 720°
- Blaster
- Bubbles
- Defender
- Defender 2
- Gauntlet
- Joust
- Joust 2
- KLAX
- Marble Madness
- Paperboy
- Rampage
- Rampart
- RoadBlasters
- Robotron 2084
- Root Beer Tapper
- Satan’s Hollow
- Sinistar
- Smash TV
- SPLAT!
- Spy Hunter
- Super Sprint
- Toobin’
- Vindicators
Product Features
Product Details
- Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
- ASIN: B0000AHOYR
- Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches ; 3.2 ounces
- Media: Video Game
- Release Date: November 17, 2003
- Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
- Also contains fun bonus DVD content – game histories, creator interviews and top gaming secrets
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Product Description
Platform: PlayStation2
Activision Anthology takes you back to the good days, for old arcade action! This collection contains many classic games such as Pitfall, Rampage, Robot Tank and more! Choose if you want to play the classic version, or the cool 3D version.
- Beamrider
- Boxing
- Chopper Command
- Cosmic Ark
- Crackpots
- Decathlon
- Demon Attack
- Dolphin
- Dragster
- Enduro
- Fishing Derby
- Freeway
- Frostbite
- Grand Prix
- H.E.R.O.
- Ice Hockey
- Kabobber
- Kaboom
- Oink
- Pitfall
- Pitfall 2
- Plaque Attack
- Pressure Cooker
- Rampage
- River Raid
- River Raid 2
- Robot Tank
- Seaquest
- Skiing
- Sky Jinks
- Space Shuttle
- Spider Fighter
- Stampede
- Tennis
- Thwoker
Product Features
Platform: PlayStation2
- This collection features 40 classic games on one CD — all the old classics like Kaboom, Rampage and Chopper Command
- Play the classic games in two different mode – the original Classic mode, or the 3D version
- Plus you also get to see what was going through game developer’s heads at the time — check out unreleased prototypes, demos and other video game oddities
- You can jam out to the awesome 80s style game soundtracks
- Go online and get even more games!
Product Details
Platform: PlayStation2
- Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
- ASIN: B00006Z7HQ
- Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches ; 5.1 ounces
- Media: Video Game
- Release Date: November 21, 2002
- Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
Product Description
The objective of JOUST is to defend yourself and score points by unseating opponents in a joust. The winner of a joust is the one whose mount is higher at the moment of contact. If the mounts are of equal height, it’s a draw. Your opponents are the Buzzard Riders. There are three types, each more dangerous than the last mentioned: the Bounders (wearing red), the Hunters (wearing gray), and the Shadow Lords (wearing blue). When you unseat a one in a joust, he’ll become an egg and float around the jousting arena. If you grab the egg, it disappears and you score points. If you don’t grab the egg in time, it will hatch into an even more dangerous opponent. When you lose a joust, you’ll materialize again on a ledge… if you have any lives left. Until you fully materialize, you can’t be hurt. Once you move, though, you’re ready for a joust.
Product Features
- For use with the Atari 2600 series systems and the Sears Video Arcade and Video Arcade II Systems.
- One or Two Players
- Four Difficulty Levels
- Use your Joystick Controllers with this Atari Game Program cartridge
- Catalog no. CX2691
Product Details
- ASIN: B000PZT1YQ
- Media: Game Cartridge
Product Description
Pole Position 2 II Atari 7800 Video Game Cartridge 1988
Product Features
- Four tracks
- One player
- For use with 7800 Pro-Line controllers
Product Details
- ASIN: B000ZIXEBO
- Item Weight: 8 ounces
- Media: Video Game
- Amazon.com Sales Rank: #22,607 in Video Games
- Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes