Midway Arcade Treasures 2

Game Informer

Classic compilations really don't get much better than this...A nostalgic dream come true.

Next Level Gaming

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.

GameZone

Many people will tell you that "Mortal Kombat II" and "3" alone are worth the $20, and when you notice how many other great arcade games are gathered here it becomes obvious that it’s well worth its price.

eToychest

The game is a penny shy of twenty dollars, and for that price, if you remember any of these games there is no reason not to pick it up and relive those days spent hunched ‘round a cabinet, stubbing out cigarettes on the top and hoping the manager didn’t see.

PSX Nation

Other than the VHS-quality bonus videos with the developers and the absence of "Moon Patrol" and "Stun Runner" this is Midway’s best compilation of classic videogames to date.

PGNx Media

If you are even remotely interested (particularly in "MKII" and "MK3") be sure to pick it up.

IC-Games

Without a doubt worth the £15 ($19.99) price tag. A perfect gift for retro gamers this Christmas.

Cheat Code Central

For some players this is exactly what they want and you can expect a lot of replay value out of this title if your goal is to beat them all and compete with your friends for high score.

GamerFeed

A marvelous package, and if you're an old school gaming fan, it's a must buy.

GamePro

Not all of the games have aged particularly well. Pit Fighter, Kozmik Kroozr', and Primal Rage are almost unplayable, and the obnoxious taunts of Wizard of Wor will send you scrambling for the mute button. [Dec 2004, p.116]

Boomtown

With an RRP of a mere £14.99, and I’ve found it for under a tenner, it means that you could theoretically have one credit on each game and pay for the same experience of walking into an arcade with the same amount of money.

Game Over Online

The inclusion of nearly perfect emulations of "Mortal Kombat 2" and "3" alone make this collection worth it for any fighting fan.

Official U.S. Playstation Magazine

The collection is worth it just for the two "Mortal Kombat" games. [Dec 2004, p.119]

Gamer's Hell

A title worth picking up if you’re feeling a little nostalgic and want to play some simple, but great old titles or would just like to try out some things you may have missed.

IGN

There are far more games in this package that will appeal to the current generation of videogamers, since most of the titles in the pack offer far more depth and replay value than the original collection.

Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)

No actual treasure, unlike its Defender/Robotron-packing predecessor, but you get a few near-classics for 20 quid. [GamesMaster]

TotalGames.net

Frankly, gamers fall into two categories: those who recognise these titles (and will probably jump at the chance for some cheap reminiscence), and modern gamers who should better know their history. This super-cheap pack is recommended to both.

PSM Magazine

If you loved any of these games, you need this. If you didn't, it's time for a history lesson. [Dec 2004, p.88]

Play Magazine

The interface has been vastly improved over the original "Treasures", but unfortunately the bonus interviews suffer from unintelligible audio. [Nov 2004, p.75]

GameSpot

It has its little glitches and problems here and there, but the bonus material is nice and most of the games are nearly identical to the arcade originals that they're trying to duplicate.

Electronic Gaming Monthly

You must buy this rad $20 collection of 20 good, bad, and butt-ugly games. [Dec 2004, p.170]

GameSpy

Despite my gripes, there's enough good stuff in here to justify the purchase. Think of "Pit Fighter," "Spy Hunter II," and the like as elaborate mini-games that you can try once and then ignore forever.

Gaming Age

Some hits and misses, but for 20 dollars, you get more than your money's worth here. Especially since they are all arcade emulations, and not ports from other systems or consoles.

Warcry

For the price, it is worth a look for anyone who is a "Mortal Kombat" junkie or enjoys the controlled chaos of "Gauntlet II" or "Wizard of War."

GMR Magazine

Though the nostalgia of playing wears off quickly, for only 20 bucks, you really can't go wrong. [Dec 2004, p.104]

Gaming Target

The crap-to-gold ratio is much too high and the fact that MKII, MK3, NARC, Gauntlet II and Rampage World Tour are still so damn playable after all these years is the only thing keeping it from the dustbin.

1UP

It's huge, nicely-reproduced and sells for a great price. But the genuine classics part? Well, not so much. To be frank, there are two types of games in Treasures 2: decrepit hits, and obscure leftovers.

Gamenikki

These treasures are glass jewels in tin settings.