Summary
- Release Year: 2004
- Genres: Arcade, Platform, Shooter
- Platforms: Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2
- Developers: CodeJunkies
- Publishers: Datel
MaxPlay Classic Games Volume 1 (2004) Review
MaxPlay Classic Games Volume 1 is a compilation of 10 unlicensed remakes of classic games for the Nintendo GameCube and PlayStation 2. It was developed by MaxPlay and released in 2004, exclusively in Europe.
The collection includes the following games:
- Invaders
- Loop the Loop
- Dragon Tiles 3
- Bounty Hunter X
- Chopper 2
- Jetpack 2
- Paddle Panic
- Pop ‘Em
- Promixa
- Super Power Shot
These games are all remakes of classic arcade and home computer games from the 1980s and 1990s. They have been updated with new graphics and sound, but the gameplay remains largely the same.
Gameplay
The games in MaxPlay Classic Games Volume 1 are all simple and easy to learn, but they can be quite challenging to master. Invaders is a classic shoot-’em-up game where you control a spaceship and must destroy waves of aliens. Loop the Loop is a maze game where you must guide a ball through a series of loops without falling off the edge. Dragon Tiles 3 is a puzzle game where you must match three or more tiles of the same color to clear them from the board.
Bounty Hunter X is a run-and-gun game where you play as a bounty hunter who must track down and kill outlaws. Chopper 2 is a vertical shoot-’em-up game where you control a helicopter and must destroy enemy aircraft and ground targets. Jetpack 2 is a platform game where you play as a jetpack-wearing adventurer who must collect coins and avoid obstacles.
Paddle Panic is a Breakout clone where you must use a paddle to bounce a ball and destroy bricks. Pop ‘Em is a puzzle game where you must pop balloons by matching three or more of the same color. Promixa is a Tetris clone where you must rotate and drop blocks to create horizontal lines. Super Power Shot is a Breakout clone where you must use a paddle to bounce a ball and destroy bricks, but with the added twist of power-ups that can give you special abilities.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics in MaxPlay Classic Games Volume 1 are simple and dated, but they are вполне адекватны for a collection of classic games. The sound is also simple, but it is effective and does not get in the way of the gameplay.
Overall
MaxPlay Classic Games Volume 1 is a fun collection of classic games for the Nintendo GameCube and PlayStation 2. The games are all simple and easy to learn, but they can be quite challenging to master. The graphics and sound are dated, but they are вполне адекватны for a collection of classic games.
Overall, MaxPlay Classic Games Volume 1 is a good value for the price. It is a great way to experience some of the classic games from the 1980s and 1990s on modern consoles.
Score: 7/10
Additional Information
- MaxPlay Classic Games Volume 1 is the only unlicensed game for the Nintendo GameCube and one of only a handful for the PlayStation 2.
- The game was developed by a small team of programmers over the course of two years.
- The game was originally supposed to be released in North America, but it was never able to secure a publisher.
- The game has received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising it for its nostalgia value and others criticizing it for its dated graphics and sound.
Conclusion
MaxPlay Classic Games Volume 1 is a fun and challenging collection of classic games for the Nintendo GameCube and PlayStation 2. It is a great way to experience some of the classic games from the 1980s and 1990s on modern consoles.
Review Score
5/10
