Midway Arcade Treasures

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. Xbox Nation Magazine
    70
    Most, however, are legitimately entertaining even today. [Mar 2004, p.86]
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  2. IGN
    70
    Midway Arcade Treasure's "bang for your buck" comes from the sheer amount of games on the disk, and how perfect they're represented on the console. Apart from the difference in controls, these games are essentially what gamers played in arcade when the games were released in the 80s.
  3. GameZone
    70
    Now, if I could only get REAL reproductions of "Tron," "Kangaroo," "Reactor," "Vanguard" and "Gorf" -- I'd be a happy gamer!!
  5. Deeko
    70
    While the presentation is poor, the extras suck beyond measure and some of the games are lackluster additions to the collection, the overall value is quite high.
  6. GamePro
    70
    Just as you can't fully appreciate heavy metal without experiencing Black Sabbath, any gamer with any interest in truly understanding the video-game medium's roots should at least rent this compilation of classic arcade games.
  7. eToychest
    70
    Well, while the majority of games included are great, some – like Toobin’, SPLAT!, and Vindicators – still suck, just like before. Also, each of the games keeps their controls and multiplayer options.
  8. PGNx Media
    68
    The games themselves let you tinker with the amount of credits you can use, so that means you can progress regardless of your skill level.
  9. GameSpot
    65
    Some of the games featured just don't play the way they should, marring an otherwise stellar compilation. If you have any interest in classic gaming, this collection is worth a look, provided you can get used to its quirks.
  10. GamerFeed
    60
    What's the deal with Moon Patrol? Here was a classic game that was included on previous Midway releases but not here? This is a substantially good game and really should have been included.
  11. Play Magazine
    58
    Not only is the interface clumsy and hard to view, but the bonus content is poorly edited and sloppily thrown together. [Dec 2003, p.83]
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#76 Best Xbox Game of 2003

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Untitled94
    Jul 15, 2021
    7
    This is a good collection of old arcade games, but there's not that many that make me come back to this one a lot. I like the sequels better,This is a good collection of old arcade games, but there's not that many that make me come back to this one a lot. I like the sequels better, but I do still have fun with some of the games in this collection.… Full Review »
  2. IReviewGames101
    Aug 29, 2019
    9
    (An addition to the ps2 review) also the menu is really confusing , some parts look like the developers lazily put it together but I still(An addition to the ps2 review) also the menu is really confusing , some parts look like the developers lazily put it together but I still think this game is good… Full Review »
  3. BobR.
    Apr 15, 2004
    8
    I really enjoy this collection of games. My favorites are the mutliplayer games, Smash TV, Gauntlet and Rampage. I was an excellent Spy I really enjoy this collection of games. My favorites are the mutliplayer games, Smash TV, Gauntlet and Rampage. I was an excellent Spy Hunter player back in the day, but the game is difficult to control with the gamepad. A great selection of games that you would still play in an arcade if arcades still existed. Hoping that newer arcade classics "cough NARC cough" come to the Xbox.… Full Review »
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