Blizzard Arcade Collection

Blizzard Arcade Collection

February 19, 2021

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Relive the Legacy: Experience a blast from Blizzard&s;s past! The Blizzard® Arcade Collection brings three of our classic console games to modern platforms and new audiences. INCLUDED GAMES: • Blackthorne®: As mercenary captain Kyle Blackthorne, traverse an alien planet, liberate the Androthi people, and claim your destiny. • The Lost …

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78.6

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Critic Reviews (18)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Feb 2021
69.0 /100

"It may not contain any arcade games but Blizzard Arcade Collection provides a collection of 3 solid old-school gems with plenty of ways to enjoy them. That being said, it still only includes 3 games so its value will be …"

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Alessandro Reppucci Serial Gamer Italia Feb 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

73.0

"The Blizzard Arcade Collection is a very valid work from different points of view especially for the work done by the developers who haven’t limited themselves to simply re-proposing the basic versions of the games but who have added several …"

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Andrew Camac WayTooManyGames Feb 2021
80.0 /100

"A fantastic example of how a collection of games should be done. Only 3 games available does hold this back a little."

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Antti Nikkilä Fintendo Feb 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

25.0

""Forgotten classics receive nice updates.""

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Cody Medellin Worth Playing Feb 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

88.0

"Although it&s;s light on actual games for the price, the Blizzard Arcade Collection shows off an intense amount of love for the included games. While the creation of the definitive editions of these games is welcome and the result does …"

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David Burdette GamingTrend Feb 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

75.0

"The Blizzard Arcade Collection is a great little compilation of some lesser known Blizzard games. The additional features such as rewind and save states, when available at least, are delightful improvements, and the definitive editions work amazingly well. I&s;m also …"

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David Poole GotGame Feb 2021
85.0 /100

"As mentioned before, the Blizzard Arcade Collection is a great way to look at the company history. With three unique games, each with three different versions, behind-the-scenes artwork, videos and more, there’s plenty to enjoy here."

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Dustin Spencer Capsule Computers Feb 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Blizzard Arcade Collection is a rad compilation of three niche titles that now will have a home on modern consoles, and that is awesome."

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Fernando Sánchez 33bits Feb 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

64.0

"Blizzard Arcade Collection is a compilation of the first three games of the Californian studio. In terms of options and extras, this is a very complete and interesting compilation, the possible drawback is given by the small number of titles …"

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Joel DeWitte NintendoWorldReport Feb 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"The addition of rewind and save states lets newcomers experience them without having to beat their heads against the wall. Even better, the tome of special features and developer interviews shows a devotion from Blizzard to make this collection a …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Feb 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Before they became Blizzard and released the likes of the WarCraft and Diablo series, among others, the folks at then Silicon &a;amp; Synapse created a diverse set of 3 very different titles that showed they were set for greatness..."

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Feb 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

35.0

"I was expecting for the Blizzard Arcade Collection to be a simple throwback to the company’s earlier days. However, I certainly wasn’t expecting to be overwhelmed with tons of extra content and brand-new Definitive Editions of each game included in …"

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Matheus Senna de Oliveira GameBlast Feb 2021
80.0 /100

"Amid the various collections launched on the market, Blizzard Arcade Collection stands out with a very solid proposal. Blackthorne, The Lost Vikings and Rock N &s;Roll Racing, are timeless and very fun, and the collection have several different versions, with …"

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Matt Keith CGMagazine Feb 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"When thrown in with two other great titles (more on those soon) Rock N Roll Racing was an innovative racing title that still plays well today. Priced at a smooth $19.99USD for the whole collection, I don&s;t think you can …"

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Ozzie Mejia Shacknews Feb 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

70.0

"The Blizzard Arcade Collection isn&s;t a perfect compilation by any means, but for the advancements that Blizzard made on some of these games without compromising the old-school visuals make it a must-own. The Museum is also a fun look back …"

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Paulo Roberto Montanaro PSX Brasil Feb 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

40.0

"Blizzard Arcade Collection takes no chances and plays it safe by offering some of the most classic games from the developer in the pre-Diablo era without many changes, ensuring not only respect for the original works but as well to …"

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Roland Ingram Nintendo Life Feb 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

62.0

"As a birthday gift from Blizzard to itself, Blizzard Arcade Collection has been put together with some care. Sometimes good things come in smaller packages, though, and a lot of the content here is superfluous. Two of the Definitive Edition …"

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Simone Cantini Console-Tribe Feb 2021
55.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

45.0

"Blizzard Arcade Collection features three aged games, valuable for historical insight but lacking in modern appeal. A mixed package that excels in encyclopedic value."

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