CNET Editors' review
Nostalgic moments should be sweet and brief. Thankfully, the trial version of this Atari game package lasts only five minutes. Atari Arcade Hits is a collection of six of the company's earliest and most popular video games, including the classics Pong, Centipede, Asteroids, Tempest, Missile Command, and Super Breakout. Thus, you probably know what to expect: fairly primitive graphics, lots of beeping and static, awkward controls and repetitive action. But isn't that why we loved these games in the first place? Simple to use and entertaining--if not just for a moment--this program won't disappoint old-school Atari fans. Play for five minutes, then put the program back on the shelf with your other '80s games to collect dust.
Publisher's Description
From Atari:
The ultimate classic arcade collection is here. Perfect, authentic versions of six of the most popular, groundbreaking titles ever created. Relive the fun and excitement of playing your favorite Atari arcade games of yesteryear, or discover these addictive games for the first time. Deceptively easy to play, Atari Arcade Hits Volume 1 will challenge players of all ages and skills for years to come. Games included are: Asteroids (fight to stay alive by destroying asteroids and saucers), Super Breakout (break through fields of colorful bricks until they're all wiped out), Centipede (put an end to this insect infestation once and for all), Pong (keep your eye on the ball in this granddaddy of all video games), Tempest (clear your tube by stopping sinister enemies that try to trap you), and Missile Ccmmand (take command as you defend your cities against enemy attack).
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All versions:
1.8 starsout of 12 votes
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Current version:
2.3 starsout of 12 votes
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"bad mouse control"
Version: Atari Arcade Hits 1.0
Pros
retro style looks just like the original games. like playing an old old arcade game. it would be fun and nostalgic if it worked right.
Cons
my mouse control didn't work right. I tried playing missile command, asteroids, and breakout. They look like the original games. like some of the other guys said, Atari should have released this for free. They haven't done anything to improve the games. They're just like the originals. if you want to play original games, just download the MAME emulator. MAME games work better.
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"SHOULD BE FREE"
Version: Atari Arcade Hits 1.0
Pros
Nice classic Arcade Games
Cons
Ten minutes....
Too much to charge money for these arcade games
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"Do they need the money?"
Version: Atari Arcade Hits 1.0
Pros
I get to support future re-releases of old games. Ooh and my computer gets a fresh new set of ad-ware; just what it needs to keep it runnin strong!
Cons
Atari thinks its doing people a favor by releasing this collection of old hits. It should be about as well recieved as a Color Me Badd reunion tour. The 10 minute trial period really limits you from wanting to go all the way to 12 minutes. How in the world is this a 11MB download? I sat down to play through these games and when I was done my grilled cheese sandwich wasn't even done cooking. The price is 10 bucks for this dabocle? Hey atari guys: I went to yardsale the other day and I got the entire atari library for the change that was in my car's ash tray.
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"Full of adware, stay away from this one!"
Version: Atari Arcade Hits 1.0
Pros
It doesn't have any pros, it's garbage.
Cons
It looks like they took a few old favorites and packaged them in a bunch of adware so that they can track your surfing. You can't even play it without doing a bunch of silly stuff. These people should be ashamed of themselves for ruining such great old games, with a bunch of ripoff trash that just slows your computer down.
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"Full of spyware, don't download!!"
Version: Atari Arcade Hits 1.0
Pros
None, it's just a con to put spyware on your computer.
Cons
This thing is nothing but a hassle, and it won't even let you play any games until you jump through a bunch of adware hoops. This is a pure con, nothing more, don't download it unless you want to spend 10 minutes getting all their spyware back off your computer.
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"GOOD"
Version: Atari Arcade Hits 1.0
Pros
ALL
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"Bring back the memories!"
Version: Atari Arcade Hits 1.0
Summary
Despite the 10-min time limitation, these games are awesome!
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"cute little demo"
Version: Atari Arcade Hits 1.0
Summary
it's an alright demo, games only last for about 5 minutes then that's it, games cost about (US)$10.00 but really if you want the games it's cheaper to go to the mall or megastore and pick you up one of the little all in one games which i think this is just a preview of those, atleast with those, all you do is plug them into your tv and play, and usually consist of about 5-15 games all in one.
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"Worth five minutes"
Version: Atari Arcade Hits 1.0
Summary
If you have a hankering to play one of the old atari games and your on high-speed this is worth it. The demo versions only last 10 minutes but I got tired of them before the time expired. Graphics are... well, like the originals. Tempest blanked out my monitor and gave me a resolution error message.
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"Download Selections and Availability should be on option of this page....Excellent!!!"
Version: Atari Arcade Hits 1.0
Summary
Thank you guys over there for such an awesome job you do. It goes without saying to many times, so I'll say, your site is a God-send for soooo many techies like me, I think you should corner the market on drivers as well and add a few more mirrors for such a tasks, that would make your website a one stop shopping place! Again, thx much from SpaceCaseAz@aol.com or Penny_Gray@hotmail.com
