Arcade Smash Hits
Arcade Smash Hits is a video game compilation of published by Virgin Games in 1992 for the Master System. It is a compilation of three games in one cartridge, all of which were originally released in arcades by Atari, Inc. The games are Breakout (1976), Centipede (1980), and Missile Command (1980). They have significant graphical upgrades over the originals. The visuals in Breakout look more like Arkanoid.(1986).
| Arcade Smash Hits | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Images Software |
| Publisher(s) | Virgin Games |
| Programmer(s) | Anthony Mack |
| Artist(s) | Andy Pang |
| Composer(s) | Mat Symmonds |
| Platform(s) | Master System |
| Release |
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| Genre(s) | Action |
| Mode(s) | 1-2 players alternating turns |
Reception
Reception
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Mean Machines | 51%[1] |
The compilation was negatively reviewed by Mean Machines magazine mainly for the slow responsiveness of the games and the lack of new features.[1]
Legacy
In 1996, Sega released a similar collection for the Genesis and Game Gear called Arcade Classics, but with Pong instead of Breakout.
References
- "Arcade Classics - Sega Review" (PDF). Mean Machines. No. 22. July 1992. p. 126.
External links
- Arcade Smash Hits at MobyGames
- Arcade Smash Hits can be played for free in the browser at the Internet Archive
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