Midway Arcade Treasures

 Xbox
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. Game Over Online
    90
    You can't really play this game without thinking of the dark, sweat-filled arcades that're now long gone, or of those plastic-sheathed sitdown machines you still sometimes see in bars. Midway Arcade Treasures is like a time capsule, buried back when games were simple, and no less fun because of that.
  2. Gamezilla!
    85
    One of the really cool features of the Xbox version of this game is that you can go online through Xbox Live to check out the high scores for any of the games or upload your own for bragging rights. It really makes the games that much more fun to play.
  3. Official Xbox Magazine
    85
    At a mere $20 it represents impossible value and is probably a must-have for crusty old gamers. [Dec 2003, p.92]
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  5. XboxAddict
    84
    Why not pick up a copy and see how you stack up to other gamers using the Xbox Live Scoreboards.
  6. GamingTrend
    83
    A well-rounded collection and as I said earlier I can't think of any big titles not included here.
  7. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    82
    This incredible compilation is a dream team of sorts for anyone old enough to remember having to out to play the best videogames. [Jan 2004, p.128]
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  8. GMR Magazine
    80
    The emulation is solid, delivering sound and gameplay that's up to par. [Jan 2004, p.86]
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  9. Eurogamer
    80
    For many, most of the titles on show will be obscure, but if you want to dip your toes into the bewildering waters of the '80s arcade, this is probably the best introduction released to date.
  10. TeamXbox
    80
    I urge every Xboxer to at least rent this one in order to not only relive the past, but to experience the proper design and content for a videogame mix CD.
  11. Cheat Code Central
    80
    While not every game included plays as smooth as others, the wide collection and the added features makes this one a must own for any fan of the classic games.
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  12. Next Level Gaming
    80
    It’s a must for old schoolers and also a must for the younger generation so they can see what we had to play and how far videogaming has come in the last 20 years.
  13. GameSpy
    75
    My disappointment in this disc's shortcomings is tempered by the sheer amount of great, classic gaming on offer.

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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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