Data East Arcade Classics

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  • Summary: Includes 15 classic arcade games: BurgerTime, Peter Pepper's Ice Cream Factory (the rare sequel to Burger Time), Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja, Burnin' Rubber, Caveman Ninja, Crude Buster, Express Raider, Heavy Barrel, Lock ‘n' Chase, Magical Drop III, Secret Agent, Side Pocket, Street Hoop,Includes 15 classic arcade games: BurgerTime, Peter Pepper's Ice Cream Factory (the rare sequel to Burger Time), Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja, Burnin' Rubber, Caveman Ninja, Crude Buster, Express Raider, Heavy Barrel, Lock ‘n' Chase, Magical Drop III, Secret Agent, Side Pocket, Street Hoop, Super Real Darwin and Wizard Fire. [Majesco]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Nintendo Life
    70
    Data East may not have had the golden touch when it came to making arcade games, but they certainly had a few gems in their catalogue, which Data East Arcade Classics does a good job of sampling.
  2. Nintendo Power
    65
    More options would have been nice, however, and it's a shame that legit classic Karnov isn't included. [Mar 2010, p.91]
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  3. Zentendo
    60
    This game is fun for those that want to relive the feeling of walking into an arcade in the 80’s or 90’s. Unfortunately the number of bad games outweighs the good.
  4. GameZone
    60
    Seems more like a randomized assortment than a collection of “Classics,” as evidence by very notable absences.
  5. Game Over Online
    57
    While Data East Arcade Classics isn’t the worst arcade compilation I’ve played, it’s far from the best. The staggering amount of mediocre games hurts it immensely, and unless you’re a fan of the handful of good-to-great games on it, or absolutely must own every classic compilation that comes out, you can safely skip it.
  6. IGN
    50
    Data East Collection has all the pieces, but it's just thrown together so haphazardly, and ultimately there are only a couple of games here that are really worth the time.
  7. Game Informer
    50
    Unless you're a hardcore fan of BurgerTime, Peter Pepper's Ice Cream Factory or Bad Dudes, you're better off saving your quarters. [Issue#203, p.97]

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  1. LORDTIKIDCANCER
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    the best compilation of the wii
    15 historical games are in your console with old art challanges and pure fun
  2. AnnetteG.
    Feb 25, 2010
    10
    A great collection that includes numerous of my favorite arcade games from my childhood. Burgertime, Bad Dudes, Lock'n'Chase, Heavy A great collection that includes numerous of my favorite arcade games from my childhood. Burgertime, Bad Dudes, Lock'n'Chase, Heavy Barrel, Bump'n'Jump, and more... Highly recommend - want to see more classics like this!!… Expand
  4. NoahB.
    Feb 23, 2010
    3
    One word - emulator. Just kidding. Compilations of retro games can be good, but this one is unfortunately not.

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#96 Best Wii Game of 2010
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#68 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2010