Irem Arcade Classics Explained

is a compilation of classic Irem arcade games published by I'MAX in 1996 for the Sony PlayStation and the Sega Saturn.[1] [2]

Included games

Reception

In a preview, Edge lamented the simplicity of the chosen games, hoping for a new release of R-Type instead.[3] Intelligent Gamer also mentioned R-Type in its review, which praised the fidelity of the arcade ports while criticizing their graphical simplicity, giving the title a final C+ rating.[4]

noted that, unlike Namco compilations, the title does not include historical information about the games. It also reported that the arranged melodies are not particularly exciting. Its review concluded that only arcade collectors and historians would find the title interesting. [5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: IREM ARCADE CLASSICS - (NTSC-J) . psxdatacenter.com . 29 July 2024.
  2. Web site: IREM ARCADE CLASSICS REVIEW . OPCFG . 29 July 2024 . 7 June 2020.
  3. Book: Edge . United Kingdom . 89 . 31 .
  4. Book: Intelligent Gamer . July 1996 . United States . 83 . 2 . 29 July 2024.
  5. Book: MAN!AC . August 1996 . Germany . 54 . 34 . 29 July 2024.