Blizzard Arcade Collection

Blizzard Arcade Collection (2021)

by Blizzard Entertainment
Genres:Platform, Puzzle, Shooter, Arcade, Racing
Themes:Action
Game modes:Single player
Story:Relive the Legacy Experience a blast from Blizzard'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 Vikings®: Help three Vikings—Erik, Baleog, and Olaf—overcome challenging platforms and puzzles to find their way back home. • Rock N Roll Racing®: Rock out in the raddest vehicular destruction derby this side of 1993. RNRR is back with original rock and metal soundtrack hits plus a few new surprises. LEVEL UP THE LEGACY: The Blizzard Arcade Collection contains two different Original Editions of each game plus a new Definitive Edition! • The Original Editions are the games as you remember them but with new quality of life improvements included—like the ability to set custom keybindings, rewind your gameplay up to 10 seconds, save and load your game as well as watch playthroughs of Blackthorne and The Lost Vikings (and then jump in to play at any point). Improvements may vary by game and game edition. • The Definitive Editions include all the same great gameplay content as the Original Editions plus a few additional upgrades—like enhanced local multiplayer for The Lost Vikings and Rock N Roll Racing, new songs and original artist performances for Rock N Roll Racing, a new level map for Blackthorne, localization for 12 languages*, and more. VISIT THE MUSEUM: The Blizzard Arcade Collection Museum features a trove of treasures from each game's past. • Art & Artifacts: View game boxes, illustrations, marketing materials, and more from the original era of these classic games. • Music Player: Listen to the in-game scores from the Original Editions of Blackthorne and The Lost Vikings. • Inside the Games: Take a look behind the scenes, and under the hood, of these classic games with development materials, unused content, and deep lore. • Interviews: Watch behind-the-scenes interviews and learn more about the developers of these classic games.Show more
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February 16, 2025
Os melhores jogos da Blizzard foram criados nos anos 90, e essa coletânea faz jus a fama. Joguei muito a série "the lost vikings" que é a cereja do bolo dessa coleção. Ficarei muito feliz se a G.O.G colocá-la em seu portifólio.
Why the Blizzard Arcade Collection Is the Best Gaming Classics Collection Ever The Blizzard Arcade Collection is a masterclass in how to respectfully preserve and celebrate gaming history. This collection brings together three of Blizzard’s earliest and most iconic titles—The Lost Vikings, Rock N’ Roll Racing, and Blackthorne—in a package that not only honors their legacy but enhances them for modern audiences. What sets the Blizzard Arcade Collection apart from other retro compilations is the love and care put into every aspect. It doesn’t just dump ROMs into an emulator. Instead, Blizzard included multiple versions of each game: the original console versions, updated “Definitive Editions” with modern features like widescreen support, remastered audio, gameplay enhancements, and even quality-of-life updates. Rock N’ Roll Racing, for instance, now includes 4-player local multiplayer and full licensed music with commentary, making it feel like a new experience while still keeping its old-school soul. Another reason this collection stands out is its presentation. Blizzard added museum-style extras: developer interviews, concept art, behind-the-scenes materials, and lore that give fans a deeper understanding of the company’s roots. It’s not just a game bundle—it’s a time capsule. In an era where many collections feel like cash grabs or lazy ports, the Blizzard Arcade Collection shows how to do it right. It respects the past, celebrates the creativity of early game development, and makes classics feel fresh again. It’s an essential piece of gaming history and one of the best retro collections ever released. GOG would be the perfect home for it—preserving it DRM-free for collectors and newcomers alike.
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