- February 20, 2021
- Blizzard Entertainment
Blizzard Arcade Collection
Before Warcraft, StarCraft, Overwatch, and the rest, there were three 16-bit era classics and they're all playable in the Blizzard Arcade Collection. Our review.
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About
Relive the Legacy: Experience a blast from Blizzard's past! The Blizzard® Arcade Collection brings three of our classic console games to modern platforms and new audiences. INCLUDED GAMES: • Blackthorne®: As mercenary captain Kyle Blackthorne, traverse an alien planet, liberate the Androthi people, and claim your destiny. • The Lost Vikings®: Help three Vikings—Erik, Baleog, and Olaf—overcome ch…










- Rock N Roll Racing features excellent new multiplayer options and an updated soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
- The Definitive Editions present the games in their best form, with added features like rewind, save states, and a fun museum section.
- The collection offers a nostalgic trip with a variety of classic games, showcasing Blizzard's historical preservation efforts.
- Some games, like The Lost Vikings and Blackthorne, haven't aged well and lack quality-of-life features in their Definitive Editions.
- The collection includes too much superfluous content, making it difficult to determine which versions of the games are worth playing.
- There is no online play or save feature in some of the Definitive Editions, limiting the overall enjoyment.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe music in the game has received high praise, particularly for the updated soundtrack in "Rock n Roll Racing," which enhances the nostalgic experience. Reviewers appreciate the excellent port and new modes that complement the classic titles, while the definitive editions maintain the charm of old-school visuals. Overall, the music adds significant value to the gameplay, making it both fun and engaging.
“The updated Rock n Roll Racing soundtrack rocks.”
“The Lost Vikings and Rock n Roll Racing still hold up; the definitive editions look updated without compromising old-school visuals.”
“The museum is a fun time capsule.”
Pre-Warcraft time capsule
Before Warcraft, StarCraft, Overwatch, and the rest, there were three 16-bit era classics and they're all playable in the Blizzard Arcade Collection. Our review.
80%Blizzard Arcade Collection Review
The price of admission might be somewhat high, as the games on offer are good, but not really that good, yet these remain classics in one way or another, even if there were far better alternatives, even at the time of their development. Having said that, they are definitely enjoyable; a bunch of titles that have stood the test of time. More importantly, the quality of this collection couldn't be any higher. It's basically a fantastic bundle of nostalgia, with lots of different versions of each game, plus plenty of behind-the-scenes material, excellent for those who are into the historical preservation side of the industry.
90%Blizzard Arcade Collection (Switch) Review
A collection of classics that puts its best foot forward.
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