Asteroids & Asteroids Deluxe Xbox 360
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Nov 28, 2007
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55 out of 100

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4.5 out of 10

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  • Summary: [Xbox Live Arcade] Two of the all-time classic arcade games come to Xbox LIVE Arcade in Asteroids, Asteroids Deluxe, a combo of intense action where players must save earth from a deadly bombardment of asteroids. The full historic game is available in its original form, along with a completely re-stylized version featuring evolved graphics. Released in 1979 by Atari, the simple black and white game was a masterpiece of vector graphics game design, and had millions of arcadegoers entranced by its simple mechanic of controlling a spaceship firing at and destroying asteroids. The sequel to the original, released in 1980, Asteroids Deluxe featured the same classic gameplay but added a new shield feature and dangerous satellite enemies. Play both the original and its sequel in all of its classic old-school style. But now, both games have evolved. Support is provided for both 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios, including HDTV. Full-screen anti-aliasing and Dolby Digital surround sound complete the gaming experience. Throttle Monkey mode: Both game versions come with a high-speed version known as Throttle Monkey. Can you survive? [Microsoft]… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 3 out of 10
  1. Console Monster
    78
    The graphics in the updated versions do look rather good, but the game is just too frustrating to play for long periods of time.
  2. Official Xbox Magazine
    70
    You can also play with the old graphics and relive that '80s charm. [Oct 2007, p.74]
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  3. GamesRadar
    60
    They’ll likely stir some major nostalgia for a lot of older gamers out there that remember when arcade games were fixtures in bars and pool halls - back when the cabinets came complete with ashtrays and drink holders. But they haven’t stood the test of time as well as some other bona fide arcade classics.
  4. X360 Magazine UK
    40
    [An] abomination. [Issue#29, p.117]
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