Review: Game Room

Genre: Retro games emulator
System: XBox 360, IBM PC (XBox 360 version reviewed)
Reviewer: Rich Hutnik

Summary: Game Room is a service provided by Microsoft that simulates a virtual arcade, and features things like challenge boards.

Pros:
* Generates a real good "retro vibe" from the virtual arcade environment. One of the best attempts to generate interest in retro games, because of this environment.
* Interoperability between IBM PCs and XBox 360.
* Large number of retro game titles (home consoles and arcade to be available), for ongoing content.
* Unlockables and leveling up provide a hook to keep one returning. These are done with medal system that players are awarded for reaching target scores and lasting certain length of time and total play.
* Challenges based on a decent amount of configurable starting conditions and game time length.
* Rewind feature enables players to back up and undo mistakes made while playing.

Final Score:
10/10