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A Very Pleasant Surprise

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 10
Date: January 31, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I'm somewhat taken aback by the negative reviews that this product has received. I've only played one of the games so far, "Pac-Man," and was delighted! This is no "half-baked" simulation of the original. It mimics the original perfectly, right down to the "safe" spot for Pac-Man in the lower right quadrant. Graphics and sound are first-rate, identical to the arcade version in every way. Difficulty, speed, # of lives, etc. can all be customized from the main menu.

Another reviewer complained that the keyboard had to be used. My copy permits you to configure a joystick, which is the only way to play a game like this.

If your main concern is state-of-the-art graphics and surround sound, forget this title. If you have a soft spot for arcade classics, and wish to play superbly replicated versions, purchase "Return to the Arcade" without hesitation!

Return Of Arcade: Don't Expect Too Much

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 15 / 25
Date: December 12, 1999
Author: Amazon User

I was a little disappointed with Return Of Arcade. Although it did feature some great Atari hits, it wasn't all that great. Graphics were very poor, although I guess I should have realized that. Sound- Awful. Yuck. I just wondered why they would charge so much for this game! It did feature some great options, though... I stilll would not reccomend it.

Blast from the past...my kids like it, too!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: March 30, 2000
Author: Amazon User

OK, I've seen the reviews by people who DON'T like this package..I understand their complaints...BUT..its fun..I enjoyed playing the games, so did my kids. They are easy to play and understand, easy to learn, and play JUST like the originals. You can play them with Joysticks, or with your keyboard, and, ask my 8 year-old, you can play them for hours, they are as fun as they were years ago.

Happy to see old favorites back again!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 6 / 8
Date: August 27, 2000
Author: Amazon User

While this isn't the version of Galaxian I remember (no ship capture, no green aliens, etc), I sure enjoy taking a few moments out of a busy day and playing an old favorite. I also love to revisit my Pac-man days! Only thing that was surprising to me was that software came on 3.5 diskettes... I was expecting CD-ROM instead of magnetic media.

Very Highly Recommended

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: March 16, 2000
Author: Amazon User

If you want an exact replica of the 80's arcade games, this is it. Reviewed on its own terms (that is, does it do what it's supposed to do and how well does it do it) this game is perfect. As a 30 year old I played these games as a kid at the roller-rink and the play is flawless. I have a sidewinder controller and it works perfectly. If you liked these games, get this software.

I have Pac Man Fever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: August 24, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I received my game yesterday, and I rushed home to try it out. I was amazed to find myself still playing at 3:00am. I was not disappointed. This game brought me back in time to when I fed quarters in the machine hour after hour. The graphics and sounds are exact, and Pinky, Blinky, Inky and Clyde are awesome. I did find that purchasing a joystick enhanced my playing fun. The only thing missing is the warning label that this game is still highly addictive.

Disappointed

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 7 / 16
Date: December 27, 1999
Author: Amazon User

I was disappointed this product came on diskettes, rather than CDROM. Only one game is mouse driven. The PacMan game requires you to use the arrow keys, and they do not respond quickly enough. The old 80's joy sticks were better. Over priced for what you get.

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