Classic Home Video Games, 1985-1988: A Complete Reference Guide
May.14, 2010 in
Home Video Marketing
Product DescriptionA follow up to 2007′s Classic Home Video Games, 1972-1984, this reference work provides detailed descriptions and reviews of every U. S. -released game for the Nintendo NES, the Atari 7800, and the Sega Master System, all of which are considered among the most popular video game systems ever produced. Organized alphabetically by console brand, each chapter includes a description of the game system followed by substantive entries for every game released for that consol. . . More >>
Classic Home Video Games, 1985-1988: A Complete Reference Guide
May 14th, 2010 at 2:45 am
In these days of Wikipedia, printed reference books are a dying breed. In their heyday, reference books that were actually enjoyable to read were the exception to the rule. That is why I am so pleased to recommend both of Weiss’ books on classic home video games. They are the rare tomes that are both comprehensive and imminently-readable. It is obvious from both Weiss’ Introduction and the actual entries on each system and game that he truly loves the subject about which he writes. While the sheer amount of information available on the Internet, by its very nature, dwarfs that of any printed book, it can be difficult to sort through all of the ephemera and find concise descriptions of classic console games. Weiss’ books fill that need nicely. The only negative aspect of both books is the lack of screenshots of the games. This may be due to copyright restrictions, but it does hurt the overall experience of reading them. That minor gripe aside, for those of us who were the original “Video Game Generation” or for newer fans who are discovering the treasures of video gaming’s past, Weiss’ books are invaluable.
Rating: 4 / 5
May 14th, 2010 at 2:49 am
For anyone that is interested in the Nintendo NES, Atari 7800 and Sega Master System this book is well worth purchasing. This guide does a good job of providing a quick and informative overview of all US licensed games for each system. Considering that there are over 700 games for the Nintendo NES alone, a guide like this helps the potential gamer to home in on games that fit their taste. That way you can only purchase games that you might enjoy.
Overall the book is an interesting read and I doubt that anyone who plays video games wouldn’t find it interesting.
Rating: 5 / 5