Summary
- Release Year: 2010
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: Nintendo DS
- Developers: Code Mystics
- Publishers: Atari, Inc.
Atari Greatest Hits Volume 1 (2010)
Atari Greatest Hits Volume 1 is a compilation of 25 classic Atari arcade and Atari 2600 games ported to the Nintendo DS. It was released in 2010 as part of the Atari Greatest Hits series, which also includes a second volume released in 2011.
The games included in Atari Greatest Hits Volume 1 are a mix of some of the most popular and iconic titles from the golden age of arcade and home video games. The arcade games include classics like Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command, and Tempest, while the 2600 games include Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and Frogger.
The Nintendo DS port of Atari Greatest Hits Volume 1 is faithful to the original games, with updated graphics and sound to take advantage of the DS’s capabilities. The game also includes a number of new features, such as the ability to save and load your progress, and a challenge mode that lets you compete against your friends for high scores.
Atari Greatest Hits Volume 1 was a critical and commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide. It was praised for its faithful recreations of the classic games, as well as its new features and portability.
Gameplay
Atari Greatest Hits Volume 1 is a compilation of 25 classic Atari arcade and 2600 games, each with its own unique gameplay mechanics. The arcade games are typically fast-paced and action-packed, while the 2600 games are more varied in terms of gameplay, including platformers, shooters, and puzzles.
Some of the most popular games included in Atari Greatest Hits Volume 1 include:
- Asteroids: A classic arcade shooter where you control a spaceship and must blast asteroids and other objects while avoiding being hit.
- Centipede: Another classic arcade shooter where you control a gun and must shoot a centipede as it crawls across the screen.
- Missile Command: A strategy game where you control anti-aircraft guns and must defend your cities from incoming missiles.
- Tempest: A unique arcade shooter where you control a spaceship that flies through a tube and must shoot enemies while avoiding obstacles.
- Pac-Man: A classic arcade maze game where you control Pac-Man and must eat all of the dots while avoiding ghosts.
- Ms. Pac-Man: A sequel to Pac-Man with new mazes and enemies.
- Donkey Kong: A classic arcade platformer where you control Jumpman (later renamed Mario) and must climb ladders and jump over barrels to rescue Pauline from Donkey Kong.
- Frogger: A classic arcade game where you control a frog and must cross a busy road and river while avoiding cars and other obstacles.
Features
In addition to the classic games, Atari Greatest Hits Volume 1 also includes a number of new features, such as:
- Save and load your progress: You can now save your progress in any game and come back to it later. This is a great feature for long games or for games that you want to play in short bursts.
- Challenge mode: Challenge mode lets you compete against your friends for high scores in any of the games. This is a great way to add some extra replayability to the game.
- Updated graphics and sound: The graphics and sound in Atari Greatest Hits Volume 1 have been updated to take advantage of the Nintendo DS’s capabilities. The games look and sound better than ever before.
Reception
Atari Greatest Hits Volume 1 was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its faithful recreations of the classic games, as well as its new features and portability. The game sold over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Atari Greatest Hits Volume 1 is a classic compilation of some of the most popular and iconic video games of all time. It is a great way to relive the classics or to experience them for the first time. The game’s success also helped to revive interest in classic gaming, and led to the release of several other similar compilations in the years since.
Conclusion
Atari Greatest Hits Volume 1 is a must-have for any fan of classic video games. It is a great way to relive the classics or to experience them for the first time. The game’s faithful recreations of the classic games, as well as its new features and portability, make it a timeless classic.
Review Score
8/10
