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Midway Arcade Treasures GameCube
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72 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Game Over Online
    90
    You can't really play this game without thinking of the dark, sweat-filled arcades that're now long gone, or of those plastic-sheathed sitdown machines you still sometimes see in bars. Midway Arcade Treasures is like a time capsule, buried back when games were simple, and no less fun because of that.
  2. Nintendophiles
    83
    Probably the best compilation I have ever seen.
  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    82
    This incredible compilation is a dream team of sorts for anyone old enough to remember having to out to play the best videogames. [Jan 2004, p.128]
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  4. GMR Magazine
    80
    The emulation is solid, delivering sound and gameplay that's up to par. [Jan 2004, p.86]
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  5. Next Level Gaming
    80
    It's a must for old schoolers and also a must for the younger generation so they can see what we had to play and how far videogaming has come in the last 20 years.
  6. Nintendo Power
    72
    The graphics may seem outdated, but the gameplay has held up over time. [Mar 2004, p.118]
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  7. IGN
    70
    Apart from the difference in controls, these games are essentially what gamers played in arcade when the games were released in the 80s. Don't go expecting anything more than the games, however, as it was the emulation portion that received most of the attention.
  8. NintendoWorldReport
    70
    There should be at least half a dozen games in this compilation that you already love or will fall in love with once you start playing, which makes for twenty dollars well spent. Don't hesitate to get this one if you've been thinking about it.
  9. GameSpot
    65
    You can't help but feel that a much better job could have been done if more time had been spent making sure that everything worked correctly.
  10. Nintendojo
    60
    Had developers put the extra effort into interface and fuller options for the core treasures rather than including all the throwaway titles this could have been a stellar collection. As it is, Midway Arcade Treasures holds a tenuous spot at strictly average, teetering on below average.
  11. PGNx Media
    60
    The presentation isn't enhanced by the highly compressed FMV interviews, either. There are only a few too which is a shame.
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8.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Obviously
    9
    An excellent compilation of some of the best arcade classics of the 80's. Some of my all time favorites like Defender and Spy Hunter are present though there are a few duds like Bubbles. The majority of the games are great however and many include cool videos and other historical information. It's much better done than the Namco Museums on the Gamecube.… Full Review »
  2. RyanM.
    9
    The problem with collection games like this is there's those few games that just aren't very good at all. But there are a few great ones. Smash TV, Gauntlet, are great games. I could not see how some one would not like this decent collection of some good games. There are a at least 15 games on here that are worth the 20 dollar retail price. … Full Review »
  3. JoeBlow
    8
    Robotron is worth the price of this thing, alone.
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