Atari Flashback Classics
- December 13, 2018
Atari Flashback Classics offers a vast look back into the history of an important time in games, but may offer little of interest to those without nostalgic feelings for it.
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…
Nintendo Switch
Reviews
- graphics8 mentions
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- replayability1 mentions
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70%Atari Flashback Classics Review
Ultimately, Atari Flashback Classics is a fine collection. The sheer quantity of entertainment software is reason enough to warrant a look. Alongside certified arcade greats, is a wealth of middling-to-fun Atari 2600 and 5200 titles. Even those that weren't around back then will probably be able to find something that they can really connect with, with one example being the previously-unreleased Aquaventure. Of course, considering the era in which these were made, it might be extremely difficult to garner any appreciation for what's here. Still, it is a valuable time capsule for those who weren't around for gaming's infancy.
60%Atari Flashback Classics Review
Quantity over quality has never been exhibited so perfectly as it is here. Having 150 games is undoubtedly impressive, but when the vast majority of them are barely decipherable, let alone playable, you’re probably only really left with around 15 titles that will hold your attention for more than a minute. While the contribution these games made to the evolution of gaming in its early days can’t be denied, many of them are stepping stones that we don’t need to walk over again. Had there been some sort of museum mode that helped give more context to each title’s place in the history of gaming that would’ve been much better, but as it is you’re left with a huge stack of games of which around 90 percent just won’t hold your attention, no matter how much of a retro fan you are.
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