(played as part of ATARI 50)
Far superior to the arcade version in that, whether due to the 2600's limitations, deliberate tweaking, or both, the overall balance between paddle width, ball speed, playfield size, and average game length works much, much better here. It trades the frustrating quarter-munching of the original for a powerful 'just one more game' feel that is quite satisfying, and it has all the new modes from the arcade as well as an easy mode, so there's plenty to do for a game of this vintage. Stellar port job.
Far superior to the arcade version in that, whether due to the 2600's limitations, deliberate tweaking, or both, the overall balance between paddle width, ball speed, playfield size, and average game length works much, much better here. It trades the frustrating quarter-munching of the original for a powerful 'just one more game' feel that is quite satisfying, and it has all the new modes from the arcade as well as an easy mode, so there's plenty to do for a game of this vintage. Stellar port job.