Genre: Compilation, Arcade
Developer: Backbone Entertainment
Publisher: Midway Games
Year: 2005
Platform: PlayStation Portable
Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play is a compilation of classic arcade games developed by Backbone Entertainment and published by Midway Games, released for the PlayStation Portable in 2005. The collection features a selection of popular arcade titles originally developed by Midway, offering portable access to a variety of retro games on the PSP.
The compilation includes games such as Joust, Defender, Robotron: 2084, and more, each preserving the gameplay and style of the original arcade versions. Players can enjoy these titles individually, with options for single-player and some multiplayer modes where supported. The PSP version adapts the control schemes to the handheld’s layout while aiming to maintain the authentic arcade experience.
Critics generally gave Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play positive reviews, praising its nostalgic value and the quality of the ported games. Some reviewers noted minor control and display issues but overall considered it a solid collection for fans of classic arcade gaming. The game holds decent scores on review aggregators like Metacritic.
The compilation is exclusive to the PlayStation Portable and represents one of the key collections bringing classic arcade games to portable gaming during the mid-2000s.
