Data East Arcade Classics

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Product Features

• Every game included features either multiplayer versus or co-op functionality, allowing players to enjoy classic gaming with friends in local play.
• This collection contains 15 classic games, including but not limited to: BurgerTime, Peter Pepper?s Ice Cream Factory, Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja, Magical Drop III, Secret Agent, Side Pocket, Street Hoop and many more.
• Unlock multiple rewards by achieving 75 different goals. Earn Music Soundtracks, Gallery Items, Classic Arcade Marquees and Bezels, and much more.
• Link your high scores to your Mii characters and save, load and pause the game at any point during play.
• Controller configurations supported include: the Wii Remote, Wii Remote with Nunchuk, Classic Controller and GameCube controller.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002X36HPO
• Product Dimensions: 0.6 x 5.3 x 7.6 inches ; 4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: February 17, 2010
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,099 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #4 in Video Games > Wii > Arcade
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Data East Arcade Classics game collection lets players on the Wii relive some of the greatest arcade games of all-time. From shooters and sports titles, to puzzlers and twitch action games, this compilation of arcade hits is a not-to-be missed nostalgic gaming experience. But in addition to its nod to the past, it also includes special updates suited to the modern gamer. This includes players' ability to link their high scores to their Mii and accomplish 75 different goals across the games that let them unlock a wealth of bonus material. Also, all games included support both single player and 2-player head-to-head or cooperative multiplayer using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, Classic Controller or GameCube controller configuration. Key Game Features Includes 15 classic arcade games: BurgerTime Peter Pepper’s Ice Cream Factory (the rare sequel to Burger Time) Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja Burnin’ Rubber Caveman Ninja Crude Buster Express Raider Heavy Barrel Lock ‘n’ Chase Magical Drop III Secret Agent Side Pocket Street Hoop Super Real Darwin Wizard Fire Unlock multiple rewards by achieving 75 different goals. Earn Music Soundtracks, Gallery Items, Classic Arcade Marquees and Bezels, and much more. Link your high scores to your Miis. Save, load and pause the game at any point during play; no quarters required. Team up with or play against your friends in any game—they all support two-person multiplayer, in addition to single player. Additional Screenshots: BurgerTime. View larger. Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja. View larger. Street Hoop. View larger. Magical Drop III. View larger.

Product Description

This classic collection from Data East lets you relive some of the greatest arcade games of all-time. From shooters to sports, puzzle and twitch action games, this compilation of arcade hits offers nostalgic appeal and full multiplayer support at a terrific value. Includes 15 classic arcade games: - BurgerTime - Peter Pepper’s Ice Cream Factory (The rare sequel to Burger Time) - Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja - Burnin’ Rubber - Caveman Ninja - Crude Buster - Express Raider - Heavy Barrel - Lock ‘n’ Chase - Magical Drop III - Secret Agent - Side Pocket - Street Hoop - Super Real Darwin - Wizard Fire

Customer Reviews

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars That's it?, March 29, 2010

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Michael S. Fields "The David and The Insignif... (Detroit, Michigan) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Data East Arcade Classics (Video Game)

I love arcade compilation. I don't care what company it is, I'll buy an arcade compilation. I bought both Taito Legends games even though I never stopped to play them at the arcade. I got both Capcom arcades and glad I bought them.

Then I heard Data East was coming out with an arcade compilation. I was more excited about Caveman Ninja more than anything else. Second on my list was Bad Dudes. This was supposed to be coming out at the same time as Bioshock 2 and as much as I loved Bioshock, I was more excited about this.

I had to order it through Amazon because the game was hard to find. What did I think of it as I finally played it? Disappointment. It wasn't all bad. It's just that why is it that such games like Bad Dudes and Secret Agent can have unlimited lives at the same spot but with Caveman Ninja, the one I anticipated the most, start you off at a save point where nine times out of ten you would have to face the end boss all over again.

I even played it on 2-player and let me tell you, if you and your partner dies at the same time, it's about the same thing as one player. You will start back at a certain point. We managed to beat it but I'll probably never play it again or stick with Joe and Mac for SNES.

The other games were good. I enjoyed Bad Dudes, Secret Agent and I was surprised that I liked Magical Drop 3 and Wizard Fire. The rest of the games are pretty much filler. That's how these companies work it. They showcase their popular titles and then litter it with smaller arcade games that most people never cared about in the first place.

I don't regret buying Data East Arcade Classics and I advise that anyone is thinking about purchasing, don't hesitate. This is a hard game to find and could probably be a collection item in the future. I'm still waiting for Konami to come out with a true arcade compilation for the consoles. Bonus if they include Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and The Simpsons! One can dream...

26 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun memories...but is it worth $20?, February 28, 2010

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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Data East Arcade Classics (Video Game)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars DATA EAST Arcade collection, March 23, 2010

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EnergyWork (SGV, CA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Data East Arcade Classics (Video Game)

I've been waiting a LONG time for some type of Data East collection to be released. In the 90's, Midway/Williams started the trend by releasing a collection of arcade hits for the Playstation 1. Then Namco followed suit by releasing a series of Namco Museums also for the PS1. Other popular arcade companies such as Capcom, Taito, and SNK also had theirs.

Finally now, we get Data East's long buried collection of arcade hits. I like this collection a lot except that I would have liked to have more than just 15 games. Remember, certain collections on the PS2 had well over 30 games. Of course, you get the standard unlockables such as soundtracks and galleries as well as the ability to pause, save, and load at any point during the game.

Games that I would like to see for a second collection include Karate Champ, Joe & Mac Returns, Diet Go Go, and Dunk Dream 95. Some licensed games that I would also like to see, but doubt it will ever come out, include Robocop 1 & 2, Captain America & The Avengers, and The Real Ghostbusters. If you are a fan of 80's & 90's arcade games, then get this collection and relive the times.