Rare Replay Reviews
Blast Corps is a game that probably would have never stood a chance in today's world of shooters and plot-led borefests, so it brings us a great deal of comfort knowing that such a project got the high-quality Rare treatment back in the day. This is a game that is still immensely fun to play all these years later; the concept is simple and novel, it's highly playable, has great lasting value, and can easily be enjoyed in short bursts. The mixture of puzzle-based and time-limited gameplay provides a unique challenge that even the most veteran gamers will find incredibly testing at times. The end result is absolutely smashing; if you're an N64 enthusiast, there's no excuse for not having this brilliant game in your collection.
But the only thing that stops Rare Replay from being a truly great game is the awkward transitions between the Xbox 360 titles and the rest of the package
As a compilation, Rare Replay is one of the best deals on the market. As a look into the illustrious developer, there's a ton of great history to be experienced. As an experience, this represents three decades of gaming that must be experienced.
Getting all these Rare classics for a buck apiece is tantamount to theft in this reviewer's opinion.
Rare Replay's technical challenges on a handful of games stand as the only aspect that detracts from an otherwise outstanding collection of titles. With titles reaching back as far as 1983 and as recent as 2008, this is one diverse collection that promises a lot of fun around a variety of genres. Thirty games. Thirty bucks. It's pretty tough to top a collection like this.
There are certain control and formatting options that we would've liked to see included, but there's so much engrossing entertainment here that it feels wrong to whine about what are, in most cases, negligible details. Even though it costs actual money, Rare Replay feels like a heartfelt gift from Rare to its fans, and it deserves your time, money, and appreciation.
Perhaps without exaggeration it can be said that Rare Replay is the best collection of old games ever released.
Review in Persian | Read full review
A great collection full of pleasure for just 90 zlotys? Mandatory title for older players. Xbox One owners cannot walk past this collection indifferently. It's worth checking out and falling in love with some titles all over again!
Review in Polish | Read full review
Rare Replay is an encyclopedia, as I mentioned at the beginning. A gift for the fan of video games, a review of the history not only of a company but of an industry that does not stop growing, a unique entertainment product that, on top of that, gives us 30 games, some infumables in the era in which we are, why we are going to deceive ourselves, and others that are authentic essentials for 1 euro per game, even less if we buy it in stores such as Amazon or Game.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
You'd be hard-pressed to not uncover something you enjoy in this nostalgia-laden package
A large, large, rich collection and moreover sold at a bargain price.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Rare developed games seldom see a remastered version or show up on a digital back catalog due to the company having changed ownership. Thus, seeing a compilation as robust as Rare Replay allows wistful gamers the chance to relive precious memories faded for decades, and others the opportunity to enjoy some of the greatest games of the past by one of the most lauded developers of the time. Yes, the collection is missing a few of its best, but for a mere thirty dollars and hundreds of hours of enjoyment, it's a hard sell not to recommend adding this album to your library.
There you have it; thirty games from three decades in one fantastic package.
Rare Replay sets the stage for what should be expected from a retro game collection and I absolutely see myself playing this game until I amass that 10,000 Gamerscore that can be earned.
A cross-section through Rare's company history developed with a lot of passion - with significantly more highs than lows.
Review in German | Read full review
Although some of Rare's truly classic games like Goldeneye and Diddy Kong Racing are missing from this collection (Nintendo anyone?), both Rare and Microsoft have still paid homage to their great back catalogue such as Banjo Kazooie, Jetpac and Killer Instinct which are all still quite playable and enjoyable today. Sure, they are missing that next-gen look and sometimes gameplay but overall, it's a great blast from the past that truly showcases the diverse history of Rare with 30 titles.
A brilliant tribute to the career of one of the most important studios in the history of video games. It radiates love for the medium, and despite some minor flaws, it is much more than just a compilation.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
With a $30 price tag, Rare Replay presents an amazing value. You likely have enjoyed these games before, at least in part, and there is no better way to experience them now than in Rare Replay.
Rare Replay is more than a collection of old games from one of the most revered developers in the world. It's a digital museum that stands as a testament to how wonderful and wondrous video games have been, and continue to be.
Rare Replay is undoubtedly an insane amount of value for money, shining a light on one of the world's most celebrated developers and 30 of their biggest titles. A great mix with some classics, not so classics and games that slipped under our radar, all brought together with slick presentation and an incredible amount of fan service. All hail Rare.