Arcade Essentials Wii
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  • Summary: Arcade Essentials is a collection of five classic arcade games. All are presented in a modern reincarnation with enhanced game play, stylish graphics and sound effects. Jump right in, enjoy the nonstop game play and immerse yourself in these popular games as you did many years ago. Discover lots of levels to unlock, plus high score tables and other cool stuff to keep you entertained.… Expand

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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 3 out of 4
  1. GamePro
    Mar 29, 2011
    50
    Would you settle for Ozzie Canseco when you could get Jose Canseco for an extra dollar? Me neither. And because Arcade Essentials isn't able to pull off its lofty goal of modernizing five classic titles, this is one arcade you should walk right on by.
  2. IGN
    Mar 21, 2011
    45
    Arcade Essentials is a good idea that deserves better execution. None of the five games in this retro-ish collection measure up to their arcade inspirations, which is a shame.
  3. Nintendo Gamer
    Apr 23, 2011
    20
    A most cynical and worthless package. [Apr 2011, p.78]
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  4. Games Master UK
    May 8, 2011
    18
    Rancid. [June 2011, p.85]
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  1. LeyendaV
    5
    Arcade Essentials es una gran idea a la que le falto cocción. El hecho de tener 5 clásicos re-creados en la generación actual suena muy buena, pero en realidad los juegos incluidos en este pack distan mucho de lo que son sus inspiraciones.… Expand

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