Atari Mania

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. Universo Nintendo
    Nov 14, 2022
    40
    Make no mistake: Atari Mania isn't a collection nor a compilation of games from the Atari era, but instead it's a homage in an explorational format plus games remixes.

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  1. BadMoonArisin
    Jan 8, 2023
    3
    By the time I was playing video games, the NES was in full swing, so I completely missed the Atari age. I was always curious, but the gamesBy the time I was playing video games, the NES was in full swing, so I completely missed the Atari age. I was always curious, but the games just weren't enough to catch my attention. Atari Mania though, with its promise of remixed games into rapid fire micro games a la Wario Ware, had my attention.

    Sadly, the game just does not stick the landing, even before the gameplay starts. Controls are sometimes bad, which is a bit worse than being bad all the time, because there's a glimpse of the game working the way it should in there, and then just other times it doesn't. Menus are a slog to get through and feel like they were coded to work on a Leapfrog machine. And your main character awkwardly twitches through the hub world as you explore.

    The micro games themselves hurt the most, because the premise of Atari Mania is a real gem. But combine aforementioned hit or miss controls with games that just usually aren't clear most of the time on what you're supposed to be doing or even what you're controlling, as well as a steep difficulty curve, and you've got a fairly unpleasant game here. I can't see people who grew up with Atari enjoying this, and its not going to win over anyone that didn't.

    A for effort though. This is still a decent idea and if Atari can pick up the pieces and take a second run at this I'd be curious to check it out.    … Full Review »
  2. doctommaso
    Nov 3, 2022
    3
    This game has an endearing quality when you first boot it up. The characters and vibe are appealing, with some colorful humor and catchyThis game has an endearing quality when you first boot it up. The characters and vibe are appealing, with some colorful humor and catchy music. Unfortunately, the mini-games' horrid and at times nonsensical controls, with sometimes unclear objectives, result in an unnecessarily frustrating, rather than fun, experience. As a result, the brilliant concept of a melting pot of remixed classic Atari games is largely ruined. This title might possibly be worth a pick-up at heavy discount, if you are a huge old-school Atari fan.… Full Review »