TeamXbox writes: "There are a few things I've never understood about Qix, the classic arcade game from the early '80s. First of all, how the hell do you pronounce it? Is it like "kwicks"? Or is it "kicks"? Maybe it's "quiche,"…I'm not really sure. The other thing I've always wanted to know is who the hell ever played that game? It always seemed like the loneliest cabinet in the arcade, and I wouldn't go near it, even if all the machines were taken up. I'd play pinball before I would play Qix."
The Legends Arcade family just got a lot larger with 47 Taito arcade classics out now in a free firmware update. The classics include Bubble Bobble, Cadash, Space Invaders, Qix, Operation Wolf, Zoo Keeper, and more.
The early '80s was a revolutionary time for gaming yet not every classic from that era is as celebrated as it should be. Taito's Qix is an often imitated arcade gem so let's take a look at why it's such a legendary game.
A look back at what might be the most misunderstood early 80s classic: Qix
In my personal "Pantheon" of great coin-op experiences Qix is in my top 3. When I take my kids to Chucky Cheese I still feed token after token into the blasted machine. I will be picking this game up. Just as a side note my top 5 coin-op's are Sinistar, Galaga, Qix, Road Blasters, and Her hotness Ms. Pacman.