Retro Atari Classics
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Retro Atari Classics is a collection of Atari video games for the Nintendo DS developed by American studio Taniko and released in 2005 by Atari. The game features classic Atari games as well as remixed versions of each of the selections. The game's development faced challenges of working with the then-changing prototype Nintendo DS hardware. The game received mixed reviews from critics.
Gameplay
Retro Atari Classics is a
Retro Atari Classics includes a "remix" mode which includes updated visuals by graffiti artists for the classic games.[3] The games have been modified from their originals to support both DS screens and include a touch screen.[2]
Development
Development on Retro Atari Classics began before the Nintendo DS had been released.[4] The prototype DS that developer Taniko worked with only had a single screen for six months.[4] Developer Omar Cornut, who was part of Taniko's programming team for the game, later recalled, "A month before they announced the DS, they told us, 'Oh, by the way, there's a second screen on the DS. Enjoy remaking your game.' The game was rubbish, but was interesting."[4]
For the remix versions of the games, Atari hired a number of famous
Reception
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Nintendo Life | 4/10[11] |
According to Metacritic, the game received average reviews with a 51/100.
References
- ^ "DS goes old school with Atari Retro Classics". GameSpot. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Harris, Craig (March 16, 2005). "Retro Atari Classics". IGN. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Gerstmann, Jeff (March 25, 2005). "Retro Atari Classics Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on April 30, 2021. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ a b c Williams, Mike (May 12, 2017). "Wonder Boy: Omar Cornut Is Building His Own Miracle World". Archived from the original on May 12, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ Harris, Craig (December 13, 2004). "Retro Atari Classics". IGN. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ IGN Staff (January 10, 2005). "CES 2005: Hands-On: Retro Atari". IGN. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ Surette, Tim (December 15, 2004). "DS goes old school with Atari Retro Classics". GameSpot. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ Torres, Ricardo (December 10, 2004). "Retro Atari Classics Hands-On". GameSpot. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ Calvert, Justin (March 7, 2005). "Retro Atari Classics Feature Preview". GameSpot. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ a b "Retro Atari Classics". Metacritic. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ a b c Aaron, Sean (August 1, 2010). "Review: Retro Atari Classics (DS)". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ Geisler, Zennith (June 23, 2005). "Retro Atari Classics DS review: Retro Atari Classics DS". CNET. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ a b Reed, Kristian (March 17, 2005). "Retro Atari Classics". Eurogamer.net. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023.