Best Philips Videopac Games

The Philips Videopac (also known as the Magnavox Odyssey² in North America) was a home video game console released in 1978. It had a library of over 50 games, most of which were developed by Philips.

Here are some of the best Philips Videopac games:

  1. Pick Axe Pete – A platform game where the player takes on the role of Pick Axe Pete and must avoid obstacles and enemies to reach the treasure at the end of each level.
  2. Smithereens – A puzzle game where the player must use a slingshot to break down a wall while avoiding enemies.
  3. Freedom Fighters – A shooter game where the player takes on the role of a resistance fighter battling against an alien invasion.
  4. Baseball – A sports simulation game that lets the player manage and play games of baseball.
  5. K.C.’s Krazy Chase! – A racing game where the player takes on the role of a police officer trying to catch a criminal.

Pros:

  • The console had a strong library of games that offered a variety of genres.
  • The console was affordable compared to other consoles of the time.
  • The controllers were unique and offered features like a keyboard and joystick in one.

Cons:

  • The graphics and sound were limited compared to other consoles of the time.
  • The console didn’t have the third-party support that other consoles had.
  • The controllers had a tendency to break easily.

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