![]() ![]() They aren't simply a bunch of ROMs slapped into an emulation wrapper they feel considered. They feature thoughtful display options, save states, and online features. They all clock in at a budget-friendly price. None of them have the low-grade shovelware feel that afflicted so many older collections. The timeless Galaga, featuring a screen border that creates a convincing illusion of the original arcade bezel when seen on the Switch core unit.Īll of these releases have one important thing in common: They speak to a different mindset than the compilations of the ’90s and ’00s. We've seen a handful of anthologies in recent years - SEGA's 3D Classic Collection for 3DS, and Capcom's Mega Man and Disney collections (the most recent of which launches today) - and the recent release of Namco Museum for Switch means Namco has skin in the game again as well. But don't hold your breath for a standalone rendition of, say, Three Wonders or even Magic Sword.įortunately, the tide seems to be turning slowly back in favor of the compilation concept. ![]() Capcom will happily repackage Street Fighter II, because that will sell. Sure, there are exceptions - see the ultra-niche titles that comprise Hamster's Arcade Classic Archives series on PlayStation 4 and Switch - but when it comes to larger publishers, forget about it. Standalone releases from larger companies generally only happen for notable or popular games, the ones publishers see potential profit in posting individually. Besides the appeal of offering a healthy selection of vintage arcade works in a single package, compilations also provided other benefits. Even so, I can't help but feel that with the disappearance of the retro anthology concept, we lost something precious. Maybe you just want to play Strider without having to scroll past 1942 to select it. There's certainly merit to the idea of buying classics singly. The advent of digital distribution prompted publishers to explore the a la carte approach to reissuing old games, and long-running compilation series like Namco Museum and Capcom Classics dried up. ![]() The idea of classic games compilations more or less died off during the previous console cycle. Mission control for retronauts former EIC of 1UP.com and taking dapper (and frogs) back from the Nazis. ![]()
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