Summary
Midway’s Greatest Arcade Hits: Volume 2 (2001)
Midway’s Greatest Arcade Hits: Volume 2 is a compilation of seven classic Midway arcade games released for the PC in 2001. The games included in the collection are:
- BLASTER
- JOUST 2
- SPLAT!
- BURGER TIME
- SPY HUNTER
- ROOTBEER TAPPER
- MOON PATROL
These games were all originally released in the 1980s and early 1990s, and they were some of the most popular arcade games of their time. Midway’s Greatest Arcade Hits: Volume 2 allows players to experience these classic games on their home computers.
Gameplay
The games included in Midway’s Greatest Arcade Hits: Volume 2 offer a variety of gameplay experiences. BLASTER is a fixed shooter in which players control a spaceship and must shoot down waves of enemy ships. JOUST 2 is a platformer in which players control a knight riding on an ostrich and must joust against other knights. SPLAT! is a puzzle game in which players must match three or more colored balls to make them disappear. BURGER TIME is a platformer in which players control a chef who must build hamburgers while avoiding enemies. SPY HUNTER is a driving game in which players control a sports car and must shoot down enemy vehicles. ROOTBEER TAPPER is a simulation game in which players control a root beer tapper and must serve customers. MOON PATROL is a driving game in which players control a lunar rover and must navigate through a lunar landscape while avoiding obstacles and shooting down enemy vehicles.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics and sound in Midway’s Greatest Arcade Hits: Volume 2 are faithful to the original arcade games. The games have been updated with higher resolutions and smoother graphics, but they retain the classic look and feel of the originals. The sound effects and music have also been remastered, and they sound just as good as they did in the arcades.
Multiplayer
Midway’s Greatest Arcade Hits: Volume 2 supports multiplayer gameplay for up to four players. Players can compete against each other in any of the seven games included in the collection. The multiplayer mode is a great way to relive the classic arcade experience with friends and family.
Overall
Midway’s Greatest Arcade Hits: Volume 2 is a must-have collection for fans of classic arcade games. The games included in the collection are all timeless classics, and they have been faithfully recreated for the PC. The graphics and sound have been updated, but the gameplay remains the same. The multiplayer mode is a great way to relive the classic arcade experience with friends and family. If you’re a fan of classic arcade games, then you need to check out Midway’s Greatest Arcade Hits: Volume 2.
Review
Midway’s Greatest Arcade Hits: Volume 2 is a great collection of classic arcade games. The games are all fun to play, and they have been faithfully recreated for the PC. The graphics and sound have been updated, but the gameplay remains the same. The multiplayer mode is a great way to relive the classic arcade experience with friends and family.
Overall, Midway’s Greatest Arcade Hits: Volume 2 is a must-have collection for fans of classic arcade games.
Score: 8/10
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