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Aside from some controller quirks, this is a pretty faithful compilation. Similarities to another product aside, this Intellivision compilation accurately re-creates the experience of playing older games. Graphics and sound have been reproduced faithfully--and these are arguably the most important aspects of successfully re-creating the experiences of older games. The one area where the game has some trouble is when it comes to replicating the Intellivision's strange controller. In lieu of a joystick, the Intellivision opted for a circular disc, which represented somewhat of a precursor to the directional pad of today. While other consoles of the period had one or two buttons, the Intellivision had a 12-button keypad. Included in each and every game was a plastic overlay that fit directly on top of the keypad, thus providing a clear indication as to which buttons were used in the game. By and large, most games used one or two buttons, but some of the more complicated games used every single one of them. In most cases, the games in Intellivision Lives! are simple enough to pick up and play. Issues that involve complicated control schemes can be remedied by pressing the Z and B buttons, or by using the C stick, which brings up a virtual keypad onscreen that is superimposed directly on top of the game. While games that are really only playable with the keypad are few and far between, the process of bringing up the keypad, selecting a button with the directional pad, and then pressing another button is a convoluted process that, thankfully, isn't a necessity for every game. Another notable point that affects many of the sports games and unreleased titles included on the disc is that two controllers are required for play. Without a second controller, you're unable to even start the game. Since the Intellivision came with two controllers that were wired directly to the system, it wasn't an issue on the original hardware. However, if you're looking to play sports games, make sure you've got two controllers. Silly music and controller headaches aside, Intellivision Lives! does a fine job of compiling a huge number of games into one package and presenting them in an easy-to-pick-up manner. While the Intellivision definitely wasn't as popular as the Atari 2600, those who owned one or played one at a friend's house will definitely enjoy being able to play those games again. If you've played Activision Anthology, you might smirk from the sheer number of similarities the two compilations have in common. Although the collection may be a rip-off in some aspects, any gamer looking to relive the days of when gaming began will definitely enjoy Intellivision Lives!Read full review
The game came as described. All the games aren’t great, but many of the good ones are worth the price of this game rather than buying a used intellivision and it’s games separately.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I love this game collection, we are old enough to have had an Atari as our first video game system as husband&wife,we are elderly now&still play NES&upgraded it with wireless controllers from an Ebay sell 8bitdo,awesome to bring our old NES&SNES to present day.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I had Intellivision growing up,and always loved playing all the games they offered.With Intellivision Lives i can play them all again,like my all time favorite B-17 Bomber.I would highly recomend this game to anyone.It doesn't have the graphics of todays games,but it is still a great and challenging game.
Just couldn't find a single game worth playing.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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