Activision Anthology (2002). Play online

Summary

Activision Anthology for the Game Boy Advance lets me flip through 45 classic Atari 2600 games from a tiny virtual bedroom, complete with a rotating cartridge stand. Selecting a title brings up extra modes that twist the graphics – distorted colors, rotating‑cube views and even 3‑D cartridge models – turning familiar high‑score hunts into fresh challenges. The menu jingles with four licensed 1980s‑style tracks, and while the music pauses once a game starts, it can be layered with the original Atari sound if I’d rather hear both. This GBA edition boasts the biggest library of any handheld version, featuring rare finds like the never‑released Kabobber and Thwocker, though it skips some Imagic titles and the original Commando. I also get scanned manuals, trivia nuggets, and original patch notes that give the collection a true retro‑museum feel.