Atari Flashback Classics

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Relive the golden age of videogames with Atari Flashback Classics. Includes a selection of 150 classic games from Atari's legendary platforms. - Classic Atari and arcade titles. - Remastered and bundled on one game cartridge for NINTENDO SWITCH. - Recreating the legendary retro experience for today's consoles. - Definitive modern editions of these classic games, packed with history and powered…

Genres & Tags

Arcade

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 166 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

The collection features 150 classic Atari games, providing a nostalgic experience for fans of retro gaming.
Many players appreciate the accessibility of playing these games on the Nintendo Switch, allowing for on-the-go gaming.
The user interface is clean and simple, making it easy to navigate through the game selection.

Many of the games do not hold up well and can be frustrating to control, especially those originally designed for trackball or paddle controllers.
The collection lacks some iconic titles like Pac-Man and Frogger, leaving players disappointed with the selection.
Despite the large number of games, many are duplicates or lesser-known titles, leading to a perception of quantity over quality.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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27%
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being outdated and subpar, especially when compared to modern standards and free alternatives. Many users found the visuals to be simplistic and unappealing, which detracted from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay. While some nostalgic players appreciated the classic titles included, the poor graphics and lack of polish were significant drawbacks for most reviewers.
- “The graphics and sound came through fine, but the controls had you jumping around uncontrollably fast.”
- “Later, I had both my son and older daughter (less of a gamer) play the 2-player games and they still enjoyed them, crummy graphics and sound notwithstanding.”
- “Tempest, Black Widow, Red Baron, Yars' Revenge, Combat, Asteroids, and Warlords make it worth the money to me, and there are lots of other great games on here like Centipede and Millipede (both console and arcade versions!) Real Sports Baseball is still fun and several other sports titles are tolerable, especially having grown up with them in a time before great graphics and ultra-realism.”
- “Just a simple listing using arcade marquee artwork and cartridge end labels.”
- “I found it rather difficult to play the different games I tried in this group and it was expensive for the bad graphics and lack of instructions.”
- “The graphics of the 2600 games made these games unplayable.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The trackball games offer enhanced playability, though players find them frustrating compared to traditional controls, such as those for Centipede. The inclusion of achievements and leaderboards adds to the collection's replayability, encouraging players to return for improved scores and completion.
- “With a small selection of achievements and leaderboards, this collection has replayability too.”
- “The trackball games are more playable but still frustrating; I can't get a tenth of what I'd normally get on Centipede, for example, with the Switch controller.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is praised for its robust collection of classic titles and a wealth of gameplay and display options that perfectly preserve the original experience. Additionally, the inclusion of achievements and online multiplayer features significantly enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “The robust collection of classics offers a wealth of gameplay and display options, perfectly preserving the original experience. Achievements and online multiplayer are game-changers.”