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Fantastic compilation for anyone who loves video games.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: December 26, 2002
Author: Amazon User

While the appeal may be limited to older gamers, the Activision Anthology is loads of fun. While similar compilations from Midway and Namco are bare-bones sets with 4 games and a few extras, the Activision Anthology contains no less than 48 games from the Atari 2600. It is also kicked up a notch with a nice 80's soundtrack and extras you can unlock by playing the games.

By far, the best games are Kaboom!, Pitfall, Spider Fighter, Megamania, and Plaque Attack. These are classics I remember having as a kid. There is also a nice selection of sports games (Ice Hockey, Skiing, Baseball) for those who enjoy the 2 player mode. All games come with original graphics and sound effects, and even scans of the original boxes and manuals. Added to this is a nice selection screen which resembles a bedroom, and the music adds to the 80's feeling. Anyone feeling nostalgic will love this compilation.

But like all compilations of this type, there is a certain amount of filler. Some of the games are terrible, even by Atari standards. I would love to have had games like Moon Patrol and Q'bert included, but there are a few games here that are pointless and boring. Also, while the addition of 80's music is a nice touch, the selection is somewhat limited to 10 songs. It does get repetative.

But to judge this by today's standards is unfair, and most gamers who pick this compilation up already know this. The appeal is for older gamers, but I recommend this to everyone who is interested in the evolution of video games. This is as basic as it gets, and I think younger gamers should see that a game doesn't need 128-bit graphics to be fun. But at least, a good nostalgia trip is worth the price alone.

Great interface, sucky games

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 18
Date: May 24, 2003
Author: Amazon User

The menu screen is awesome -- it really does look like a 1980s rec room. I like the way you choose a game from the rack, and the 80s music playing in the background was cool too.

But let's not forget: these are early-80s games. They suck on toast.

I'm not sure it's worth paying full price for this game, just for the nostalgia factor. I'd suggest waiting until it shows up in the bargain bin.

this is a great collection of games

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 14
Date: December 02, 2003
Author: Amazon User

this game is very addictive they are atari games so don't expect great graphics do expect fun gameplay though. I love the rodeo and hockey game

WOW

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 8
Date: August 31, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I really enjoy this game! it's just like having flashblacks the soundtrack is GREAT with songs by Twistid Sister,SoftCell ect ect...I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!!! :)

PITFALL NUFF SAID!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: April 22, 2006
Author: Amazon User

ok it has PITFALL and PITFALL II the only reason I bought this in the first place..

my only problem with it is I have yet to find an option to turn off the new 80s music soundtrack they've added over the original game music.. that gets kind of annoying.. like yuo're playing your old 2600 with the stereo on...

now if ony we had MOM' I'M THIRSTY BRING ME SOME KOOL AID... .GET YOUR OWN KOOL AID... being yelled over it ocasionally..

but It's worth it just for the two above mentioned games.. though KEYSTONE KAPERS was one of my faves as well

one cool complitation

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: July 17, 2003
Author: Amazon User

this may sound odd,but i LOVE 80s stuff.so when i first rented this game,i was in HEAVEN!it has a LOT of cool games on it,some really cool 80s songs (my favorite is ''the tide is high'' by blondie),and the commercials are COOL! anyone who likes the 80s will simply LOVE this game.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! Atari's Backkkkkkk!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: November 21, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This is a very awesome game for all the fans of atari, even if you aren't a fan, you'll like this game! Let me tell you that it has all the games from the PS One Activision Classics plus 20 more! Let me just say that you won't be disappointed!

P.S. By the way...all you Pitfall 2 fans will love this game!

THE NOSTALGIA IS THROUGH THE ROOF

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: December 29, 2002
Author: Amazon User

If you were a child of the 80s and loved video games, than your [$$$]cannot be better spent.

Between the awesome 80s soundtrack and the unlockables in this game it is really worth it.

Why only 4 stars? You can only play this is short bursts as you will find the walk down memory lane is fun, it wont last too long.

IE: You wont play PITFALL for 12 hours anymore :D

Brings me back!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: January 02, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is a major hit for all of us gamers that have been gaming since Pong and the Atari 2600. All the games here are in their original form and they play just like I remember. The soundtrack is another element that brings me back to some very carefree days; it adds another dimension to the game without taking anything away. For younger gamers who don't know what an Atari Video Game System is, this is a great history lesson for them to see what we thought was state of the art (when they came out) and what state of the art today is. With the current state of video games and how they've progressed, it's good to remember where we came from.

Okay compliation but gets old too fast.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: March 25, 2003
Author: Amazon User

The games were okay Atari games. There area a lot of them however. But what I would have liked to have seen is re released versions of them. The most entertainment I got out of this was watcing the old atari commercials that I had unlocked.

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