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Arcade made bad

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 15
Date: November 04, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game thinking it would be fun to play classic arcade on the PS2, however, nothing changed. The games are just that, ugly retro downgraded pixel games. Its all the same as the arcade version, you play and you go....away.

I like Hydro thunder in the arcade because of the awesome sound, vibration, graphics and feel. But here, the graphics have been totally downgraded, the music and sound FX are trash, and it's just not fun. The same goes for RUSH the rock and RUSH 2049, and won't even mention the other games. San Francisco rush is ten times better than its predecessor.

All this developer did stay up for a few hours and throw together some racing games.

So-so compilation of racers

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: May 28, 2006
Author: Amazon User

The third installment of Midway's Arcae Treasures series features 8 arcade racing games ranging from being over a decade old to being release only a few years ago. The highlight of this compilation are the San Francisco Rush games; Rush 2049 and Rush the Rock: Alcatraz Edition. Both are still as fast and furious as they were in the arcade, and both still look good as well. Next up is the boat racer Hydro Thunder, which was moderately received when released upon home systems at the dawn of the 128 era with the release of Sega's Dreamcast. There's plenty of polygon dropout, and the game is still as average as it was in the arcade. Super Off Road and Badlands are similar styled racers from years back, and both haven't aged very well. The racing sim Race Drivin' has always been an acquired taste, while good 'ol S.T.U.N. Runner and Off Road Thunder are fun for a while. Despite the cheap price, it would have been nice to have a few more games or some extras available, but it's great to be able to play the Rush games again. For racing fans who enjoyed these games either in the arcade or on previous home releases only.

pretty good for 20 bucks

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 7 / 12
Date: October 04, 2005
Author: Amazon User

the games are good...best ones are Hydro Thunder, OffRaod Thunder and the 2 Rush games.. thats the only reason why i bought it.. Race drivin isnt as much fun as it used to be in the arcade and either is Super off road.. the other 2 games pretty much suck... 4 strs for not all games being good....hydro thunder and off road thunder are actually better than they were in the arcade...

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4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: November 28, 2005
Author: Amazon User

It really has been a surprise about what makes a great racing video game. However, many classics haven't really stood out within the the test of these times. Nevertheles, classics have always found a great way of coming back into the mainstream. That has happened with compilations of games from Atari, Capcom, and recently Midway. With Midway's compilation of classic games from the 80's and 90's for the home consoles PS2, Gamecube and Xbox, they have really brought anybody who was never into the past of games like Mortal Kombat or Marble Madness a second chance. Now, it is in the racing extreme as well.

Midway Arcade Treasures 3 for the Playstation 2, is a fantastic racing compilation that detail several arcade classics that debut onto the console market. The games have been all restored beautifully, without much of a hinderence. The compilation includes so many great arcade and console greats like one of the very first 3-D racing games, Race Drivin', the fast and extremely furious San Francisco Rush: The Rock Alcatraz Edition, and its futuristic counterpart San Francisco Rush 2049, and classics like Off Road Thunder and Badlands. The control and manuverability is very easy to function and still has plenty of enjoyment in those gears.

Although many people for Playstation 2 that love racing games might pass this up in place of games like Gran Turismo 4, or Crash Bandicoot Tag Team racing games, Midway's Arcade Treasures 3 is a great buy for anybody who feels the desire of being a speed demon.

Graphics: B+

Sound: B

Control: B 1/2+

Fun & Enjoyment: B+

Overall: B

Great game!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game has great graphics in most of its games, considering the time that it was made. Most graphics can pass as n64 material, a few even gamecube. Overall this game has good graphics. The best games on here are, Hydro Thunder, Rush 2049, Offroad Thunder, Bad Lands, and Super Offroad. STUN Runner sucks and so does Race Drivin. Rush the Rock is o.k. A bad thing about this game is it doesnt have interviews like the first two midway arcade tresures did and it doesnt have near as much games as the first two did and it is sad that all of the games have to be racing, dont get me wrong, I love racing games but I think this is an overdose and too much. I think that this game is worth 10 dollars. For more info on arcade/ compilaton games check ot my reviews on... Midway Arcade Treasures 1 and 2, Taito Legends 1, Capcom Classics Collection volume 2, Intellivision Lives and Atari Anthology. And soon to come reviews... Capcom Classics Collection volume 1, Taito Legends 2, Namco Museum 50th anniversery, Sega Classics Collection and/or Sega Genesis Collection.

midway arcade treasures 3

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 20, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is the best game ever we play everyday for hours and hours. Anybody that loves to play psp2 games will love this game. It is a must have for everyone that loves to play games.

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