This book made me smile over and over. I grew up in the 80's, watching tv and playing video games, so it hit all the right notes for me. I also enjoyed the characters and the wonderful sense of adventure (pun intended?) throughout. Even its cheesier moments conjured up memories of my favorite movies from the decade, whether they were directly referenced or not. 
 I wouldn't say it's a perfect book, but I enjoyed it so much, I can't help but give it a top rating. Perhaps all the nostalgia it evoked disarmed me. I felt my cynicism disappear the same way it does when I'm flipping through channels and happen to catch the end of Footloose or Goonies. Good stuff.