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Activision Anthology

Generally favorable reviews
Based on 13 critic reviews
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Based on 2 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Activision
Developer: Contraband Entertainment
Genre(s): Compilation
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: November 20, 2002
Summary
A classic gaming compilation that delivers over 40 Activision games for the Atari 2600 from Barnstorming to River Raid, plus never-before-released titles! For the total retro gaming experience, you can choose from "Classic" mode or "3D Enhanced" options which offer a challenging twist to these timeless classics. You are also able to go online and download new games and demos, as well as historical info about Activision, the games and their creators. An 80's hit soundtrack featuring favorite artists from the decade brings the nostalgia full circle.
Cheat Codes & Hints: Cheat Code Central
Also On The Web: Official Game Site
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
netjak
With a ton of great games that still hold up to todays standards, as well as all the extras and the little touches that show that Anthology was lovingly crafted as opposed to hastily slapped together, as many similar collections tend to be, its hard to find any reason not to recommend it.
Read Full Review >Armchair Empire
A ridiculous variety of games coupled with hundreds of Easter eggs and other bells and whistles. It is easily the best such collection to come along yet.
Read Full Review >IGN
This, folks, is a classic compilation done right. The emulation is damn near spot-on.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
It's amazing how well some of these games stand up. Yes, they're absolutely nothing to look at, but the gameplay in a lot of the cases is just as addictive and compelling today as it was 20 years ago.
Read Full Review >Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
There's a whole other world of unlockables for anyone who digs '80s nostalgia: commercials. Oh yeah, we're talking pure '80s here. [Jan 2003, p.120]
GamerFeed
It's far from perfection, but if classic gaming is in your blood or piquing your curiosity, this Anthology is for you.
Read Full Review >PSX Nation
Highly recommended IF youre old-enough to afford waxing nostalgically about the good old Atari VCS days.
Read Full Review >Entertainment Weekly
David Crane, the creator of "Pitfall," even invites players to drop him a line. Part of me is afraid of what I'll find. [24 Jan 2003, p.107]
GameSpot
The sheer number of playable games and unlockable items and the slick production values make it a great value for any gamer with an interest in the roots of console gaming as we know it.
Read Full Review >PSM Magazine
I absolutely loved it, but I'm old enough to remember when the moon walk was the strangest thing Michael Jackson had done lately. [Feb 2003, p.35]
All Game Guide
One of the best things about this compilation is that by scoring certain amounts of points in various games, players can unlock original Activision television commercials.
Read Full Review >Gaming Age
Anthology has a mesmerizing quality about it. Once I started playing and listening to some of the old '80s tunes, it just became real comfortable to keep going.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
Sure they are the forefathers of today's Grand Theft Autos and MechAssaults, but I don't crap in an outhouse like my great grandpappy did more than 100 years ago.
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.0 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Dwayne M. gave it a 10:
This game is groovy.
Kyle P. gave it a 6:
It's good for the nostalgia, but that wears away quickly and then you are stuck with a bunch of ancient Atari games.
