Atari Flashback 6

About

The Atari Flashback 6 is a gaming console, building on its predecessor, the Flashback 5. It offers 100 classic Atari games, including 8 additional titles. The console features infrared wireless joysticks for a smooth gaming experience, making it an ideal choice for retro gaming enthusiasts.

Genres & Tags

Arcade

Play Modes

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

graphics7 negative mentions

The console is a fun throwback that brings back nostalgic memories of classic Atari games.
Many users appreciate the variety of games included and find it enjoyable to play with family and friends.
The wireless controllers, while not perfect, are generally considered to work well enough for gameplay.

The controllers are often unresponsive and require being very close to the console, making gameplay frustrating.
Many users report poor graphics quality and issues with the display on modern TVs.
There is a lack of instructions for many games, leaving players confused about how to play them.

graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
33%
47%
The graphics in the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users expressing disappointment at their quality compared to the original arcade experience. Reviewers noted that the visuals appear outdated and "cheap," failing to evoke the nostalgia they anticipated, and some even remarked that the graphics seem worse than they remembered from the 80s. Overall, the consensus is that the graphics need significant improvement to meet modern standards.
- “I was expecting the arcade graphics of old, but these seemed very cheap.”
- “Cool, but I forgot how bad 80s graphics were.”
- “Got it for my daughter to show her how I played video games when I was her age, and she was wowed by the not-so-cool graphics.”
- “This needed a bit of revival in how it's displaying the graphics.”
- “I think the graphics are worse on this game than the original.”
- “I was expecting the arcade graphics of old but these seemed very cheap.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Gameplay is often hindered by a lack of clear instructions, especially in older games that predate comprehensive tutorials. While the in-game mechanics function well, users report occasional unresponsiveness when navigating the game selection menu.
- “But others, I have no idea how to play, and many of these games were made before text even made its way into games (adventure was the dawn of it, but even then, barely), so there's no way for them to explain the gameplay.”
- “One more note to make of it is that sometimes the controller is a bit unresponsive, but this is mainly when operating the game selection menu; during gameplay itself, it seems fine.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as cute and funny, contributing to its overall appeal, especially considering its gameplay value for the price of $40.
- “I guess just because it was kind of cute and funny, plus it actually plays games, so for $40, why not get it?”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report occasional freezing issues during payment processes, indicating a lack of stability in that aspect of the game.
- “Sometimes it freezes when paying.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable.”
- “I experience constant lag and disconnections during gameplay.”