Let me first start off by saying that I like old school games. It gives me a sense of nostalgia playing the same games I wasted my quarters on in my childhood. That being said, I picked up this game a week ago. This retro gaming package includes 17 games; 13 classics (Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Galaxian, King & Balloon, Galaga, Rally-X, New Rally-X, Bosconian, Dig Dug, Dig Dug II, Xevious, Mappy, The Tower of Druaga, Dragaon Buster, Grobda, Motos, Rolling Thunder) and 4 arranged versions (Pac-Man Arranged, Galaga Arranged, Rally-X Arranged, Dig Dug Arranged). Overall a pretty hefty lot to fill up some time or just plain enjoy leisurely.
Playability - 90
Of course this game will have infinite replayability. Pac-Man alone will keep you going. This game has such a wide selection of classic games to whet your appetite when the mood should strike but if you feel a bit on the modern side the arranged versions should do just fine. In the arranged Galaga there are 3-D images that get nearer as you progress further into the level. Pretty neat extra if you ask me. The arranged Pac-Man is fully 3-D, arranged Dig Dug is still side-scroller-ish but boosted graphics, and the arranged Rally-X contains a better dashboard display. Little else can be said about the playability of these games. They're the classics and some with a twist.
Load Times - 80
The load times are less than five seconds per load but it still bothered me how you still needed to load whenever you progressed a level in the arranged Galaga or Dig Dug. The levels should have been loaded every 5 levels or so. It sort of takes away from the overall experience but still not too big of a bother.
Graphics - (Classics: 100; Arranged 80):
The graphics for the classic games are still the same but then again don't fix it if it isn't broken. The arranged versions, however, were lacking. I feel as though Konami should have given this port a graphical boost in the "Arranged" department. Still pretty good looking, easy on the eyes.
Sound - 80
The classic bleeps and bloops that we have come to know and love but the arranged versions sound kept with the moods of the different games. Overall pretty clean and upbeat.
Overall Value - 85
This game keeps you entertained when you first pick it up and shall forever do so. The classics can never die and the arranged versions change the pace a bit whenever the mood strikes. I'm still having fun trying to beat my old Galaga scores from back in the arcade days. I would highly recommend buying or at least renting this game when you get the chance to. The price is a little steep though, I must admit. For $40 I feel like I should have gotten just a tad more than a port but if you are looking for addictiveness, memories, and nostalgia then this game is for you.
I will definitely own this one day.. but honestly that $40 price is a tad ridiculous when you see that the home consoles just got a very similar Namco game that is priced at $20. Truly a gouge aimed at us PSP owners that are hungry for anything decent to buy for our PSP right now.
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