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Book Reviews of Arcade

Arcade
Arcade
Author: Robert Maxxe
ISBN-13: 9780385189415
ISBN-10: 0385189419
Pages: 332
Rating:
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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4 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Doubleday Books
Book Type: Hardcover
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dorable7 avatar reviewed Arcade on + 5 more book reviews
The creepy attempted takeover of a small town that evolves through the other-worldly cabinet games in a new arcade. Only the smartest and fastest youth are allowed to play; anything can happen when the game ends.
A quick read, even if the subject matter is a bit unsettling. Paints the world of video games in a mythic light, giving it exorbitant power (which actually comes from aliens). Very old-school.
Out-dated technologically speaking, but still vibrant in it's presentation of thematic content and the characters are mostly believable.
Worth the 4 hours (or more if you really like to wring the pleasure out of reading).