Joe & Mac Retro Collection Reviews
Joe & Mac Retro Collection is a pleasant return to the times when the great pixelated heroes threw punches and healed themselves by eating mammoth thighs.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
The Joe & Mac: Retro Collection is an excellent assortment of three prehistoric platformers (and I don't mean that just because they're retro).
All three SNES games in the Joe and Mac series in a single package
Joe & Mac Retro Collection is a solid compilation of a couple chaotic co-op games and a super-fun solo spin-off that'll have you bonking dinos with your club for hours. They may not be top-notch titles but a lot of love was poured into this package for sure. 🍖
This is a very interesting compilation that brings together the first three games in the series. If you were a fan of the original arcade game, classic games, or owned one of the home versions as a kid, this compilation is truly made for you. All three games feature their own borders, save and rewind options, a CRT filter, and more. The collection also includes a bit of history about the games’ development, presented through sketches and designs of the original boxes and cartridges. The option for local co-op further enhances the experience. However, on the downside, I have to point out that there’s no option for online co-op.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
The Joe & Mac Retro Collection does a simple, well-executed job, presenting beloved games in a competent manner that respects their legacy. The trilogy itself is quite fun and well worth revisiting for a nostalgic gaming session.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Joe & Mac Retro Collection brings together three classic platforming adventures that still have plenty of charm, especially for fans of retro games. While some mechanics feel dated, I enjoyed revisiting these prehistoric heroes and reliving childhood memories. On PS5, it's a great opportunity to rediscover a piece of gaming history.
Joe & Mac Retro Collection is a welcome trip down memory lane, bringing back the charm of classic gaming adventures. Its main strengths include the inclusion of three complementary titles, an enjoyable couch co-op mode, and the timeless appeal of its retro pixel art, enhanced by useful modern save features.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Whether you will love the games themselves might not yield the same result for everyone, but in terms of presentation and nostalgia/fan factor, this is definitely a winner. There are different versions of this retro collection, but the average price tag is around 40 euros. Personally, I don't find this cheap, but if you are really interested in this retro edition, and because it is really well presented, it might well be worth it.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
This is a great collection, both for those nostalgic for the Super Nintendo era and for anyone looking to discover a trio of fun, straightforward platformers. However, modern game collections—such as those offered by Digital Eclipse and M2—have set a high standard for the inclusion of documentary material, which is sadly absent from the Joe & Mac Retro Collection. We also regret the omission of the Arcade, NES, Game Boy, and other versions of the original game.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
The Joe & Mac Retro Collection does exactly what it promises, and it does it well. It is a carefully curated trip down memory lane, where every thoughtful touch in the porting process enhances the experience without betraying it.
Review in Italian | Read full review