Article Quote: "As a more recent Rainbow Six fan I was initially disappointed with Vegas 2 in what seemed nothing more than a rehash of the previous game with some tidier graphics and a few more guns. But it's after an hour or so of room storming that the new effects and refinements begin to show themselves, and soon all that bitterness will wash away with every bullet you fire. The online mode is similarly straight forward as before and yet feels more streamlined and ready for the onslaught, with better connections times and, from my experience, easier to get into games. The single player co-op is welcomed, even if the split screen is horrendously executed and only one player has control of the AI team-mates. But at the end of the day, taking down a handful of terrorists through meticulous planning with the snake cam and order issuing is as rewarding as ever."
Article Quote: "Similar problems persist with the sound design, which inexplicably features constant gunshot and explosion noises amped up so high that you'll rarely catch any of the un-subtitled dialogue."
Article Quote: "The incentive-based medal system introduced in SNK Arcade Classics is also absent, so don’t expect hidden artwork, videos, and similar extras. You can, however, access the same secret characters that were included in the home versions via code."
Article Quote: "Overall, Deca Sports is worth the budget-friendly $30 purchase. Some of the activities could've been better, the presentation could've used sprucing up and the lack of Mii support is hard to overlook. Regardless, most of these minigames are fun, especially if you compete against friends. While it doesn't replace the madness that is Wii Sports, it serves as a suitable alternative."
Article Quote: "The Crystal Chronicles visual charm flourishes in every corner of My Life as a King, from its simple but sweet character designs to the way adventurers will occasionally trip and fall as they run. Building a structure results in a beautiful flurry of particles and other clever effects, though it unfortunately causes a bit of slowdown as well."
Article Quote: "It's nice seeing these SNK classics being preserved through these compilations, and it's encouraging that they decided to drop a whopping 16 titles into the first volume without resorting to cheap filler titles. The SNK games have a certain charm to them that will stir up nostalgic feelings from longtime SNK fans and make newcomers to the brand wonder what else they might have missed out on over the years. For fans of classic gaming, there's no reason not to give SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 a chance. "