Intellivision Lives! (1999)

by Nish
written by Nish 6 minutes read

Summary

Intellivision Lives! was released in 1999 for the PlayStation and Dreamcast, and in 2000 for the Windows PC. It is a compilation of 60 classic Intellivision games, along with historical information, fun facts, and interviews with the original developers. The game was developed by Blue Sky Software and published by Crave Entertainment.

Intellivision Lives! was a critical and commercial success, selling over one million copies worldwide. It was praised for its emulation accuracy, its wealth of bonus content, and its ability to evoke nostalgia for the Intellivision era.

Gameplay

Intellivision Lives! features 60 of the most popular Intellivision games, including Baseball, Astrosmash, Space Battle, and Tron Deadly Discs. The games are emulated accurately, and they play just like they did on the original Intellivision console.

In addition to the classic games, Intellivision Lives! also includes several unreleased games, such as Star Strike, Night Stalker, and Thin Ice. These games were originally developed for the Intellivision, but they were never released due to the console’s commercial failure.

Bonus Content

In addition to the games, Intellivision Lives! also includes a wealth of bonus content, such as:

  • Historical information about each game, including its release date, developer, and sales figures.
  • Fun facts about the games, such as behind-the-scenes stories and trivia.
  • Interviews with the original developers of the games.
  • Original Intellivision commercials and archival footage.

Reception

Intellivision Lives! was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its emulation accuracy, its wealth of bonus content, and its ability to evoke nostalgia for the Intellivision era.

IGN gave the game a score of 8.5 out of 10, saying “Intellivision Lives! is a must-have for any fan of retro gaming. It’s a great way to relive the classics, and it’s also a valuable historical document.”

GameSpot gave the game a score of 8 out of 10, saying “Intellivision Lives! is a well-made compilation that offers a lot of value for fans of retro gaming. The emulation is accurate, the bonus content is豐富, and the nostalgia factor is off the charts.”

Legacy

Intellivision Lives! is considered to be one of the best retro game compilations ever released. It has helped to introduce a new generation of gamers to the classic Intellivision games, and it has also helped to preserve the legacy of the Intellivision console.

In 2005, Intellivision Lives! was included in the book 1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die. The book’s editors praised the game for its “impressive emulation, its wealth of bonus content, and its ability to evoke nostalgia for the Intellivision era.”

Conclusion

Intellivision Lives! is a must-have for any fan of retro gaming. It’s a great way to relive the classics, learn about the history of video games, and experience the nostalgia of the Intellivision era.

Review Score

8/10

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Nish is a software engineer by day and avid gamer who loves to play video games after he puts his two boys to bed. His insights delve into the mechanics, and storytelling of the games he plays with the aim to share his passion with the audience. He loves to travel back to his native India and travel the country on his restored Royal Enfield Bullet 350, a relic from a simpler time, like some of the games he plays.

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