This compilation includes over 45 different games, some that were never
released. All the hits that you loved and hated are included, from River
Raid, Pitfall, to some of the lesser known games. As a bonus, there are
even a few Imagic games.
Activision did not just put a bunch of games on the CD to play they went
the extra distance. There are many game modes that take the original game
and give it a added dimension or mode graphically. Some are quite insane!
Plus, Activision included lots of those classic TV commercials, art and
even the manuals for the game on the disc. Oh, and the classic 80's music
is a real mood setter.
The visual layout is superb. You choose the virtual game cartridge from
the game rack to play. You can adjust settings and add special video effects
once they've been unlocked. Unlocked you say? Yes. Each game has several
goals. If you meet that goal you unlock either a new graphical mode, a
commercial or other special feature. This adds tons of replay value to
the collection.
The PlayStation controller works quite well for most of the games. Especially
if they relied on the standard Atari controller. However, a few of the
games were designed for the Atari game paddle are not quite up to the
task. That's really the only gripe that I have and it is really nothing
more than a nit pick as there was little that could have done to fix that.
I'm glad that the included those games.
Activision Anthology is a great title. For under $30 it is a real bargain.
I applaud Activision in the way that they've handled these treasures.
Perhaps someday they'll consider offering a collection based on the Atari
5200/Atari 400/800. I can dream can't I?
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