Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Action

Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits

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SystemSega Dreamcast
GenreAction
DeveloperBackbone Entertainment
PublisherMidway Games
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Sega Dreamcast, Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits is an action game developed by Backbone Entertainment and published by Midway Games.

Backbone Entertainment also made Atari Anniversary Edition, Disney's Dinosaur and Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits for the Dreamcast.

Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Dreamcast hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

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Playing Dreamcast games today

Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.

Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits FAQ

Who made Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits?

It was developed by Backbone Entertainment and published by Midway Games.

Is Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits multiplayer?

No. Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits is a single-player game.

How long does Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits take to play?

As an action game, Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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