by Alberto N.

I have to say that I am very impressed with this place. They had a couple of machine malfunctions, so they don't have all their games up and running, but what they do have is very good. They've got some great old school games like metal slug and even the versus game from Super Mario. But the gems are really the fighting games and their machines. This is one of the few arcades in the United States ( That's right! ) that even has Street Fighter IV since Capcom is not likely to release the game in arcade form for the U.S.Also, you gotta love the fact that they give you a nice little patio to go out and relax on so you won't die from the smell of the usual gamers who happen to forget deodorant everyday.    You can tell that whoever opened this arcade is really like

by Charles M.

Great place to bike to after the bars kick everybody out.  It's always cold inside and they offer some great games, new arrivals are a buck to play- like Street Fighter IV.  I think I stumbled in around 3 a.m. one time.  Totally rocked my Joystick.

by Phyllis K.

As much as I dislike being  bombarded with the smell of sweaty boy, sweaty, geeky, virginal boys, I love video games.  Arcade UFO is worth the assault on my olfactory. Modeled after a Japanese arcade, Arcade UFO offers the standard DDR, fighting games like Tekken 6 and Street Fighter 4, and classics, like Donkey Kong.  But it also houses a plethora of nostalgia games like Metal Slug and Dungeons and Dragons, and good but forgotten games like Mr. Driller, similar to Dig-Dug, if Dig-Dug  snorted Japanese fat lines of cuteness.  And when you're feeling a little overstimulated you can always sit on the patio or visit the convenient store, hookah bar or deli, all next door. Open till 4 am, this place will satiate you arcade cravings deep into morning.  My only complaint is that the fighting games are setup as one player per console/screen, instead of two players around one, butting elbows on and off-screen.

by Samantha W.

So many games!  So little space!I like the cozy factor.  The crowds put me at ease somehow, where other arcades make me feel isolated and self-conscious of my playing skill.  Being crammed in with people watching and waiting and having a super time makes me feel like my poor street-fighting skills are all funny and worthwhile.State-of-the-art games!  In addition to my all-time favorite, Ms. Pac-man, they have some of the newest most dazzling eye-candy games, apparently before anybody else gets them in Texas and sometimes the US.  They also host Street Fighter tournaments with top players in attendance.Good variety, good vibes, awesome hangout, and an excellent date if you care to get cozy on Tetris Master or Puzzle Fighter (just make sure you go somewhere quiet to talk afterwards - it's super-loud).

by Andrew J.

Went here with my g/f to blow-off steam on pixels instead of each other.  We had a blast playing Time Crisis 4, the machine was in great shape.  Other big name games I saw were Initial-D 4, Street Fighter IV, and Tekken 6.  Place is pretty small, could be a problem if there were a slight crowd.  I was there on a Sunday afternoon ~ 3-5pm, I'm curious as to whether the place builds lines on a Friday or Saturday night.  Convenience store next door has energy drinks, thats worth 1/2 star at least.  I didn't notice any machines out-of-order.  Taking a star only because of the price ($1 coins can add up REAL quick - I blew $20 on TC4... even though we probably sucked) and because I wish they had a couple SEGA machines.  Overall, I'm highly impressed and look forward to going back.(PS, the Mrs. enjoyed it too.  I'd consider this a fun date location)

by Susi R.

There is a serious lack of true arcades in this town, so I was really excited when I heard about this place.  The building is a little small but they've done an impressive job with the space they have...It's chock full of games without being too cramped.  Most of the games are in custom cabinets so there's a nice uniform look to everything, and everything is clearly marked with the type of coins they require (quarters or dollars).The main focus here is fighting games.  They have the best new fighters plus all the classics.  I'm not a fighting game expert, but from what I understand if an arcade has MVC2 and Street Fighter 3S they know what they're doing.I mostly come here for ITG2 so I can play all my old DDR favorites.  If they add another music game or two this will automatically upgrade to a 5-star review.

by Ashley C.

I just met the owner of this place, completely by accident, and I have got to say she was incredibly friendly and informative. I just found out from her that they rotate their puzzle games every two weeks so expect me to be there more often for sure!They care so much for their machines and the quality of the players experience that they replaced the dance game pad sensors that Tek Republik and Einstein's had sadly left in disrepair. IIRC she said that besides the ITG machine, those machines have actually been completely replaced as well.I just wish I had taken better advantage of their location when I lived nearby!Who wants to play Street Fighter 4 with me ;)?Read my first review on this place for a run down of the interior and exterior instead of just the owners lovely demeanour and dedication. Delicious Street Fighter 4, how you woo me.This place is small but jam packed with great games. When…

by Dygo T.

Although it looks small from the outside, don't be deceived- inside is one of the best arcade centers in the country.I lived up in New England where location after location got shut down with the changing times, and was sad to hear Einstein's closed when I got to Austin. Arcade UFO, though, put all the world's wrongs right. Every genre is here in well-maintained and affordable cabinets- shooting, check, dancepads, check, puzzle games, check, Japanese imports, check, racing, check, and of course fighting, check plus. GGXX and BlazBlue and SF4 and many more I can't name? It's as if this place somehow opens a door to another dimension so that they can cram tons of multiplayer enabled games in here.The ITG machine here is fully loaded with most DDR mixes as well as other song packs. Although the quirky officialness of a true DDR cabinet is lost, the machine has every other song to make up for it. Pads are above average- not the best in the world, but work well enough. 4 songs a dollar is good.Arcade UFO also manages to bring in NEW games from Japan on a semi-regular basis. How many arcades care to do so/can afford to do so in this day and age? The place almost faithfully recreates larger arcades in Japan, without the gross cigarette smoke.Lastly, I think it's a sad trend that many arcades have closed in the world of console gaming and online multiplayer, but nothing beats the fun of fighting it out old-school with a joystick and buttons- especially against a stranger who will quickly turn out to be your next arch-nemesis! And with solid machines that you can trust, there's nothing to keep you from enjoying the experience.(Bonus: the change machines give out real change- dollar coins and quarters- not tokens, which means you can use them for laundry money too!)

by Steve E.

Honestly, the first time I saw this place, I thought it was a front for some drug cartel: nondescript, small white building in an area better known for well-lived in student housing than a video game arcade. However, once you step foot inside and that somewhat dank musty air hits you in the face, you instantly are reminded of two things 1) you've just stepped back in to Einstein's Arcade on the Drag (RIP) and 2) video game arcades are a dying breed. Sad, but true. It seemed like not so long ago you could head down to the 7-11 or supermarket with a bunch of quarters jingling in your pocket on a Saturday afternoon.  Who was going to be the king of Street Fighter II that day? Was a new game in place? Which one of your friends or classmates would you run in to there?Well, if you're in to that sort of communal experience you just can't get with an XBOX 360, or just want to relive some of your youth, I have to say that UFO is a fantastic place. They have a surprisingly large amount of games crammed inside that little building.  And it's games that Gen X'ers will recognize (like Street Fighter, Xevious, Pac-Man), but also some recent games available only in Japan (Initial D 4, anyone?) too.  The focus is pretty heavily on fighting games, though, so if that's not your cup of tea, you'll not have as many options.  Still, this is a fantastic, local business and I'm proud to donate my quarters to them--and so should you!