Summary
- Release Year: 1999
- Genres: Adventure, Arcade, Racing, Simulator, Sport, Strategy
- Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo GameCube, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360
- Developers: Realtime Associates
- Publishers: Crave Entertainment, Virtual Play Games
Intellivision Lives! was released in 1999 for the PlayStation and Dreamcast, and in 2000 for the Windows PC. It is a compilation of 60 classic Intellivision games, along with historical information, fun facts, and interviews with the original developers. The game was developed by Blue Sky Software and published by Crave Entertainment.
Intellivision Lives! was a critical and commercial success, selling over one million copies worldwide. It was praised for its emulation accuracy, its wealth of bonus content, and its ability to evoke nostalgia for the Intellivision era.
Gameplay
Intellivision Lives! features 60 of the most popular Intellivision games, including Baseball, Astrosmash, Space Battle, and Tron Deadly Discs. The games are emulated accurately, and they play just like they did on the original Intellivision console.
In addition to the classic games, Intellivision Lives! also includes several unreleased games, such as Star Strike, Night Stalker, and Thin Ice. These games were originally developed for the Intellivision, but they were never released due to the console’s commercial failure.
Bonus Content
In addition to the games, Intellivision Lives! also includes a wealth of bonus content, such as:
- Historical information about each game, including its release date, developer, and sales figures.
- Fun facts about the games, such as behind-the-scenes stories and trivia.
- Interviews with the original developers of the games.
- Original Intellivision commercials and archival footage.
Reception
Intellivision Lives! was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its emulation accuracy, its wealth of bonus content, and its ability to evoke nostalgia for the Intellivision era.
IGN gave the game a score of 8.5 out of 10, saying “Intellivision Lives! is a must-have for any fan of retro gaming. It’s a great way to relive the classics, and it’s also a valuable historical document.”
GameSpot gave the game a score of 8 out of 10, saying “Intellivision Lives! is a well-made compilation that offers a lot of value for fans of retro gaming. The emulation is accurate, the bonus content is豐富, and the nostalgia factor is off the charts.”
Legacy
Intellivision Lives! is considered to be one of the best retro game compilations ever released. It has helped to introduce a new generation of gamers to the classic Intellivision games, and it has also helped to preserve the legacy of the Intellivision console.
In 2005, Intellivision Lives! was included in the book 1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die. The book’s editors praised the game for its “impressive emulation, its wealth of bonus content, and its ability to evoke nostalgia for the Intellivision era.”
Conclusion
Intellivision Lives! is a must-have for any fan of retro gaming. It’s a great way to relive the classics, learn about the history of video games, and experience the nostalgia of the Intellivision era.
Review Score
8/10
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