Rare Replay

Rare Replay is, simply put, one of the best collections in gaming history. Hours upon hours of gameplay await players, and with classics like Banjo, Conker, and Perfect Dark those hours won't be wasted.

An impressive retro games collection, probably the best to date. Not only does it provide a great tour of the history of video games, but each game is enriched with additional challenges, rewind capabilities and lots of behind the scenes videos.

Rare Replay is an amazing collection of games at a bargain price, and shows what an incredible run the UK studio has been on for the majority of its existence.

Rare Replay is one of the best compilations ever created even if it does have some less-than-stellar games in it.

This collection really is a no-brainer, especially for fans of Rare’s classic works. There are 30 games here, and all of them are amazingly well-designed.

This is how you celebrate an anniversary. Rare replay contains more than 700 hours of gameplay, thanks to 30 games. They're all of great quality and contains some great extra features. This collection alone is reason enough to buy an Xbox One.

It was already a steal before the extras, but the Snapshot mode and the videos, not to mention the classy production values overall, make this a must-have for those both old and new to Rare’s extensive library. If you’ve got an Xbox One, this is a shoo-in.

Rare Replay features Ultimate and Rare classics from three decades. Simply a big slice of essential videogame history. [Nov 2015]

Rare Replay is loaded with gems and classics that by and large have stood the test of time. Modern tweaks and goodies make it all the more worthwhile. It's the best value in gaming, and sets the bar for any compilation going forward.

Outside the large amount of space needed to install Rare Replay, the end result of this collection was remarkable and I hope other developers consider putting in the same care that Rare did.

Rare Replay is a super extensive, well made and above all timeless ode to Rare’s body of work. The only bummer is the lack of GoldenEye and Donkey Kong game. [Sept. 2015, p. 062]

An exceptionally well-crafted compilation, perhaps the best retro package ever. No matter whether you cut your teeth on the ZX Spectrum or Xbox 360, you’ll find something to love here.

Rare Replay is a delight and the perfect formula for collections of older games. The only downside is the lack of control options in some of the games.

While there are some games included that you’re unlikely to make repeated visits to, Rare Replay offers an incredible retrospective of one of the most iconic game studios of our time.

Think of Rare Replay like an entire Criterion Collection for video games in one package.

A collection of pure gold. Even the few less-famous titles are worth a look, and the inclusion of a handful of last-gen diamonds makes it unbelievable value.

Getting all these Rare classics for a buck apiece is tantamount to theft in this reviewer’s opinion.

It's a great trip down memory lane, one that I bet will bring a lot of smiles to faces young and old.

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.

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.

Rare Replay is exactly what’s been advertised and it’s so modestly priced that it’s easily one of the biggest no-brainers in gaming.

An incredible package. Its presentation is charming, the extras are amazing, and so many of the games included here are still a blast to play.

A fantastic package that charts the history of one of Britain's most important developers. It works both as a historical archive, and as a top-tier package of classic games. There really is something for everyone in this wonderfully crafted anthology.

30 years of history in a great opportunity to play again a good chunk of videogame history.

Rare Replay is a momentous celebration of gaming history. The package has been constructed with care and attention to detail, offering gamers of all types a glimpse into the past of one of the industry’s greatest studios.

Almost every game returns in its original form, even the ZX Spectrum ones, making this collection a very enjoyable trip to the roots of videogaming. And, what is best, the trip is full of new content (like "making of" of some titles), and new gameplay elements, like the new challenges for the older games. All at a very affordable price that makes this collection an unmissable one if you have an Xbox One.

It is difficult at this point to find a better and more complete compilation than Rare Replay.

A new milestone for compilations. A great deal of care was put into the project, and 30 games is enough meat to ensure that everyone will really enjoy at least half of them. I sincerely hope this is the start of a revival of the classic Rare we know and love.

Rare Replay is a great classic compilation with must-haves like Battletoads, Conker, Banjo and Perfect Dark. It has excellent replay value and is full of extras to unlock. We missed some classic Rare games and one or two choices could have been better.

A rich, deep and funny collection of great games: if you’re a retrogamer, you can’t miss it.

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.

The package is impressive, and a lot of care and attention was clearly directed toward Rare Replay to make it a worthy anthology of the studio’s work.

Some of the most important and best games of all time - and some of them never looked better.

In the end, Rare Replay is a true celebration of gaming that collects 30 classic titles on the XBox One console.

A great collection of classics that for many players represents the best way to experience what Rare was back in the day. Some great titles of the Nintendo era are missing (for obvious reasons) but what is there is more than enough to have lots and lots of fun. Also, the new challenges are sure to amuse the best players out there.

The collection lacks some important games but still is a treat made with love and thoughtfulness. [10/2015, p.70]

Rare Replay is a fantastic collection of great games, quality is very high and in many cases enhanced by graphical improvements. The section devoted to the ZX Spectrum has mainly historical value, but titles such as Knight Lore and Jetpac manage to surprise even today. The library Xbox 360 must be seen as a bonus and is seen more as an excuse to investigate the potential emulator Xbox One, really incredible. The absence of titles Nintendo is felt quite heavily and some choices, such as insert Killer Instinct Gold, are questionable, but at that price you should not miss this.

Rare Replay is undoubtedly an insane amount of value for money.

Rare Replay shows other developers and publishers how you release a collection of classics in the right way: thirty games for thirty euros, including fun extra's. The collection also is a good way of getting to know Rare's portfolio. A must-have for fans and newbies.

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.

Fantastic collection of Rare games. Some may they miss any title, but you can be sure that if it is not, it is because there is some reason for it.

Ultimately, Rare Replay is a must-buy title if you have even a passing interest in a handful of the included games.

Rare Replay is a collection that will definitely remind you why this studio is so beloved these days. Great games (even though we still miss a few), great price and tons of extras that a Rare fan shouldn't miss.

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.

A terrific, diverse collection of classics and curios, and an absolute steal at 20 quid. [Oct 2015, p.76]

Rare Replay is a well-done collection of titles and special features, and is almost as much of a no-brainer purchase for every Xbox One owner as Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

Most of this collection is for those who've played these games before, but the Xbox 360 titles alone make it a good value for the cost.

Even with many of Rare’s most loved classics missing on account of licensing issues – GoldenEye 007, Donkey Kong Country to name a couple – Rare Replay is still an extraordinary exercise in value, and a fantastic celebration of one of gaming’s most accomplished and innovative developers.

A Rare collection without GoldenEye is like the Louvre without the Mona Lisa, true, but it gives us room to appreciate the Raphaels, Michelangelos and, er, just pick this up, okay? [Oct 2015, p.77]

Rare Replay is a collection of 30 classic Rare titles. Even though some of the games have aged terribly and others suffer from minor technical issues, the vast majority still entertains greatly. It is a shame that some of Rares biggest titles are absent, but it is hard to complain when the included content will last for months. A collection well worthy of Rare's anniversary.

Even if many will regret some notorious absentees, Rare Replay manages to offer the very nice interactive museum of a big game creator, filled with many excellent games.

Even if Rare never hit the heights of their heyday again, this collection is a fine celebration of past glories and a timely cause for optimism.

A great package. 30 amazing games spanning a beloved studio’s history, a low price, amazing extras that take fans behind the scenes, and a wonderful musical to kick things off make for the best collection of gaming goodness released in a long time. But, the issues with controls are difficult to ignore.

Rare Replay is a fantastic “Best-of” collection, and for $40, it’s a bargain.

Just as entertaining as playing some of the games is fast-forwarding through the progression of Rare’s work over a period of decades. It’s like watching the evolution of the medium itself.

A rare chance to celebrate a developer’s work through three whole decades, and even if some classics are missing what’s left still represents a laudable achievement in gaming.

Thirty years of videogaming history in one single disc. A great collection, one that you really should consider.

Rare Replay isn't without its weaker titles, but a generous amount of quality games and fun unlockables still makes it a great offer.

Rare Replay isn’t without its minor hiccups, understandable in such a vast collection, but it’s something that should be in every Xbox One owner’s collection.

Rare Replay is one of the best compilation titles you could ever pick up.

There's a sense of ambition to Rare's catalog, of joy and whimsy, a brightness that comes through even in the more self-serious games. Rare Replay paints a picture of a studio always excited and eager to try something new, even if that new thing turned out imperfect.

It seems a bit petty to be moaning when what's here is such incredible value, but we have some titles at their very peak and others simply emulated. The 360 games not being tied in with the same milestones and launching via backwards compatibility seem slightly disconnected from the rest, too, even if a handful of them show Rare at its best.

A great collection of classic games. Whether you’ve been a fan of Rare for three years or for thirty, there’s something here for everyone, with plenty of gems waiting to be discovered for the first time.

Rare Replay is an incredibly high-value retro compilation, which adds to its impressive (but sadly not exhaustive) line-up of classics with new ways to play and interesting bonus content.

Rare Replay is a great way to experience some of the best games from the studio's past, and the new videos that document Rare's storied history are the icing on the cake; it's just a shame that you can't access them from the start.

Perhaps more importantly, it packs a surprising amount of historical heft, making it just as much a must-have for those interested in a broad and distinct look at the medium itself.

There was never any question that I was going to obtain and enjoy Rare Replay, but there's enough great content here to ensure that even those players who didn't grow up with these games will find a lot to love.

The choice of games is dubious sometimes, with the omissions of GoldenEye and the Xbox-Version of Conker Live and Reloaded the most prominent victims. Also the backwards compatibility for Banjo Kazooie Nuts and Bolts and Perfect Dark Zero needs optimization. But nonetheless I grew fond of this collection that gives you a good overview of the opus of one of the most creative studios there was.

While adding great purchase value to the mix is something we love, in the end the poor Xbox 360 emulation and other technical problems hinder an otherwise great pack of classic games.

Quite straightforward, Rare Replay is a very good bundle of all those games that brought RareWare to fame. A must buy if you've never experienced those, more of an impulse buy if you already own many of the games it contains.

RARE Replay is a casual option for Rare's semi-fans that have an Xbox One. If you can ignore its emulation mistakes you will enjoy 30 great games.

Suggestions that the collection was rushed to the shelves is also evident by the fact that nine games are not in the Rare Replay files, instead, they’re Xbox 360 games ported over through the backward compatibility emulator on the Xbox One. As a result, instead of booting up instantly like every other game in this collection, it takes you out of Rare Replay, starts the Xbox 360 game you selected, waits for the 360 logo to play, and then begins the game.

Oddly mixed pot of video games connected only by the same dev studio - Rare. Most of the games are targeted to old-school gamers. Alas, package doesn’t contain the GoldenEye 007! [Issue#256]