IGN: Data East Arcade Classics Review

IGN: Data East Arcade Classics Review

With digital distribution on the rise, arcade compilations are starting to get less significant because the games can be consumed individually for a small, impulse cost. What still makes compilations important is not just how many games can be fit on a disk, but in how these original games are celebrated. Data East Collection has all the pieces, but it’s just thrown together so haphazardly, and ultimately there are only a couple of games here that are really worth the time.

Presentation – 3.5

Graphics – 3.5

Sound – 5.0

Gameplay – 5.5

Lasting Appeal – 3.0

Overall –