Rare Replay

 Xbox One
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 391 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 299 out of 391
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 391
  3. Negative: 54 out of 391
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  1. eggb
    Aug 4, 2015
    10
    Great set of 30 Rare classic games plus extras and all for under £20 amazing value.

    Conker's bad fur day is great and there are just so many other brilliant games on there, THREE of the Banjo games, Two Battletoad games , Killer instinct gold, Two Viva Piñata games, jet force Gemini, Grabbed by the Goalies, two Perfect dark games Etc.. Etc. Etc. The list is huge. Probably the best    Great set of 30 Rare classic games plus extras and all for under £20 amazing value.

    Conker's bad fur day is great and there are just so many other brilliant games on there, THREE of the Banjo games, Two Battletoad games , Killer instinct gold, Two Viva Piñata games, jet force Gemini, Grabbed by the Goalies, two Perfect dark games Etc.. Etc. Etc. The list is huge.

    Probably the best bargain in gaming history a must buy.

    As usual on exclusive games you will get the odd ones who don't own the same console and can't play them so will give a bad review, usually an obvious 0... just ignore those.
    Seems like One person on here is clearly using multi accounts to write almost identical negative reviews.    … Expand
  2. evilxmunkee
    Dec 7, 2015
    10
    This is how you do a compilation of all the classic games a studio has designed!
    30 games, for 30 bucks. Sure not all of those games are worth a dollar, but the amount of content they provide is. Documentaries, gameplay, couch co-op, there is just so much here.
    Who can deny the classics too? Banjo-Kazooie, Perfect Dark, Conker, Viva Pinata, Battletoads, and so much more. I recommend    This is how you do a compilation of all the classic games a studio has designed!
    30 games, for 30 bucks. Sure not all of those games are worth a dollar, but the amount of content they provide is. Documentaries, gameplay, couch co-op, there is just so much here.
    Who can deny the classics too? Banjo-Kazooie, Perfect Dark, Conker, Viva Pinata, Battletoads, and so much more. I recommend this to any gamer who played on the NES, SNES, or N64.    … Expand
  3. Kcon
    Mar 17, 2019
    10
    So far my favorite and most often played game on my xbox. More than Halo, more than Gears, just awesome. Cant say more good about it.
  4. partyintheback
    Aug 22, 2015
    10
    Greatest collection of games ever compiled on a single disc. From the '80's to the '00's, Rare Replay has classic titles and more recent title. For a measly $30, this is an unbeatable value for such a fantastic collection.
  5. Ricky78
    Aug 10, 2015
    10
    Amazing collection. THIS is how an older games collection should be done! This is a nostalgia-bomb and to top it there are even the videos and challenges to tackle besides the normal games. This wasn't just some copy-paste thing. This is how fan-service should be made. Older gamers will feel wonderful. Younger gamers will find out how hard games were back then but hopefully appreciate theAmazing collection. THIS is how an older games collection should be done! This is a nostalgia-bomb and to top it there are even the videos and challenges to tackle besides the normal games. This wasn't just some copy-paste thing. This is how fan-service should be made. Older gamers will feel wonderful. Younger gamers will find out how hard games were back then but hopefully appreciate the beauty of it! Perfect!… Expand
  6. Azzanation
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best collection of games iv played. The effort put into the presentation is spot on and the quality of games in this package is enough to satisfy everybody. Its also sold at a decent price at launch. Its a must get for Xbox One owners. Also no MTs or horrible business practices.
  7. PDNexus
    Nov 21, 2016
    10
    Lets dive right in, shall we?

    Presentation: 10/10 Thirty games spanning thirty years in almost every genre you could want on a console. Including Banjo Kazooie, Killer Instinct, Conkers Bad Fur Day, Perfect Dark, Cobra Triangle, Battletoads, RC Pro AM, and Kameo, to name a few. This collection is an interactive museum of the evolution of console gaming from Commodore 64, to Nintendo 64    Lets dive right in, shall we?

    Presentation: 10/10 Thirty games spanning thirty years in almost every genre you could want on a console. Including Banjo Kazooie, Killer Instinct, Conkers Bad Fur Day, Perfect Dark, Cobra Triangle, Battletoads, RC Pro AM, and Kameo, to name a few. This collection is an interactive museum of the evolution of console gaming from Commodore 64, to Nintendo 64 to Xbox 360. A near-perfect tribute to a studio with one of the richest and diverse libraries the industry has yet to see.

    Gameplay: 8/10 Some games play better than others. The pre-NES titles were clearly products of limited technology and pioneering mechanics that have since come a very long way. It shows, but these games are more here because they were significant to the history of the studio. When you have thirty titles, there are sure to be a few more lackluster than others. I can say that after a patch that fixed Jet Force Gemini, I have hope that another patch could tweak the few hang ups I found with certain other games. It's got Battletoads though. That counts for alot.

    Graphics: 8/10 Solid throughout. Frame-rates can fluctuate but never experienced a freeze or crash. Given my experience with both console and emulator versions of many of these games, I've come to expect major technical hiccups from time to time but so far, these builds of each game seem to be most definitive versions yet. It's a nitpick but I wish they could have stretched the post-NES titles to full screen so the Banjo and Perfect Dark titles didn't stand out as much as they already do, being the Xbox 360 versions.

    Sound: 9/10 Each game sounds good for it's time. Rare never lacked for competent music composers and it's easy to see here. Each game has it's own style and the menu tracks help add dimension to the pre-NES titles, so even the less technical tunes don't feel out of place. Every tune, every sound effect feels nostalgic and creative. It makes me nostalgic every time I play an older game to listen to soundtracks made before every game had an orchestrated soundtrack. The intro tune is infectiously catchy too.

    Value: 10/10 For $30 you get a handful of some of the best games ever made, and about 20 more worth playing just for the experience of seeing how far we've come in three decades. When you consider that Microsoft could have spent the next year slowly leaking each Rare Replay title onto the Xbox Live Marketplace for $5 each, the value becomes immediately apparent. Until the release of Rare Replay, it would cost over $1000 to play all these titles legitimately, and this is where the true value in Rare Replay shines. Making these old title available to the masses is a much needed step in the preservation of these great ole games.

    The concept in and of itself is a noble and ambitious one to say the least. It serves as both a solid tribute to Rare as a studio, and a glimpse at popular genres and graphic styles evolution. Rare Replay sets the standard for what will be expected from retro game compilations moving forward, and I can't wait to see what the future holds. Anyone who plays video games as a hobby, owes it to themselves to pick up Rare Replay.    … Expand
  8. ps4misery
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    Best game collection ever. I'm glad I can play all these games from my childhood again and 30 games for $30? Wow, if you have an Xbox, this is definitely a must-buy!
  9. kooltrex
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    One of the greatest game developers of the 90s brings out a collection of 30 of their games into onew package.30 games. 30 dollars... need I say more?
  10. escape19
    Aug 4, 2015
    10
    La colección perfecta para las personas que añoran esos años de niñez, Todos los juegos corren perfectamente. Sin duda es una compra para todo poseedor de esta consola.
  11. Incubus96
    Aug 4, 2015
    10
    Rare Replay is a fantastic collection of games with titles such as Conkers Bad Fur Day, Perfect Dark and Blast Corps. For me it runs perfectly I've had no problems with it and found it well worth the price. There are features like Rare Revealed which is basically documentary footage about the studios history and and some of their games development.
  12. Tizian1978
    Aug 5, 2015
    10
    I can't believe it how awesome this Game-Collection is. Rare Replay has plenty and various Games for everyone. Nostalgic people or those, who missed any Rare Games in the past have now a very good chance to play Rare Games from this lovable Collection. Many Games like Jet Force Gemini, Perfect Dark or Grabbed by the Goulies are very well ported, because the graphic are unexpected cleanI can't believe it how awesome this Game-Collection is. Rare Replay has plenty and various Games for everyone. Nostalgic people or those, who missed any Rare Games in the past have now a very good chance to play Rare Games from this lovable Collection. Many Games like Jet Force Gemini, Perfect Dark or Grabbed by the Goulies are very well ported, because the graphic are unexpected clean and fluently.

    Rare Replay is for me the best Game-Collection I've bought so far in my long gaming life. A big thank you Rare for this.    … Expand
  13. Luzerk
    Aug 4, 2015
    10
    Awesome game, reminds me when I was a child and played with my friends :) And 30 games for just $30??? I had to buy it!! Is a game that every Xbox owner should have!!
  14. Lord_Snow1
    Aug 4, 2015
    10
    Great game the best value and collection ever IMO. Don't listen to some of these haters there sony trolls. There's only 9 games that run in emulator and those are the 360 games via backward compatability the rest 21 are run in the replay and there's a tonne off unlockables that come with this.. Great job Rare.
  15. djpushplay
    Aug 4, 2015
    10
    Great games , plenty of fun, so many achievement points!!!! I haven't played all the games but FUR DAY Kameo and battle toads are hours of fun.. I love everything , and can't believe the haters that give this game low ratings
  16. redman2367
    Aug 23, 2015
    10
    One of. if not "The best" collection of all time. Great controls. best selections. it's nostalgia in a case.
    And if you want the games that your favorite youtuber talks about A LOT. Buy it.
  17. STROKESs1997
    Aug 4, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing and fun there are a lot of SnesN64...
    Rare Replay is a fantastic collection of games with titles such as Conkers Bad Fur Day, Perfect Dark and Blast Corps. For me it runs perfectly I've had no problems with it and found it well worth the price. There are features like Rare Revealed which is basically documentary footage about the studios history and and some of their    This game is amazing and fun there are a lot of SnesN64...
    Rare Replay is a fantastic collection of games with titles such as Conkers Bad Fur Day, Perfect Dark and Blast Corps. For me it runs perfectly I've had no problems with it and found it well worth the price. There are features like Rare Revealed which is basically documentary footage about the studios history and and some of their games development.    … Expand
  18. Torpedodeuler
    Aug 4, 2015
    10
    Best game collection ever. I'm glad I can play all these games from my childhood again and 30 games for $30? Wow, if you have an Xbox, this is definitely a must-buy!
  19. Huekid
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    lolo sucks :)

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  20. AntonioF
    Aug 4, 2015
    10
    A collection with great games that were part of my childhood. The work of the Rare was competent and guarantees hours of fun for old and new players. Recommended!
  21. BOJIOTOBA
    Aug 4, 2015
    10
    Ama 27 and at childhood ama played in digger and toads. This compilation is great and enjoyed. Sound design - 1010 with this remakes old themes. But there is saving the game and this is not hardcore mode)
  22. fabeladavid12
    Aug 5, 2015
    10
    I just picked up this game yesterday, And it is a amazing complication game! It has most of rare wares best games,Including Conkers Bad Fur Day,Banjo Kazooie,and many others for just $30! You really can't go wrong. This is a must have for anyone who owns a Xbox one. I highly recommend it.
  23. HTFCLUKE
    Aug 13, 2015
    10
    For a collection of 30 games for such a low price this is amazing value, this is a great showcase of Rares talent and a great Xbox One exclusive to give you a taste of whats to come in the run up to the new 2016 game Sea of thieves,
  24. dipanko
    Aug 13, 2015
    10
    30 juegos 30 pavos, juegos que marcaron a toda una generación, ¿que más se puede pedir?. La verdad es que no entiendo como puede haber 25 votos negativos, demasiado hater suelto. Pero en fin la vida no seria lo mismo sin vosotros ;)
  25. vgmkyle
    Aug 30, 2015
    10
    God of War 3 is an example of a horrible, devalued remaster. The RARE Replay on the other hand is a nice gift from RARE to the fans. It starts off with an intro song that let's you know this game will have some nice production values. For those that are newer to their games; the older games have snapshot features that break these strange games down into nice chunks of fun quick gameplay.
  26. Bigmuthatrukka
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    What a brilliant bundle. If you are of a certain age, and remember when games took about half an hour to load while screeching like a tortured banshee you are going to have a sex wee when you play this treasure trove.

    not only have the games been lovingly bundled for Xbox one, they have been packaged with a great front end and achievements. My hat goes off to Rare for a slick    What a brilliant bundle. If you are of a certain age, and remember when games took about half an hour to load while screeching like a tortured banshee you are going to have a sex wee when you play this treasure trove.

    not only have the games been lovingly bundled for Xbox one, they have been packaged with a great front end and achievements.

    My hat goes off to Rare for a slick package. Hours of fun and for all you youngsters out their under 30... heres a staunch reminder of how unforgiving games were in the old days lol. No respawns here.

    Its a silly price for what will be thousands of hours of joy. There really is something here for anyone and every one. Go buy it!    … Expand
  27. davidESP
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    Me encanta 30 juegazos de Rare en 1.Sabiendo que Rare tiene juegos como Banjo Kazooie,Banjo tooie y Conker bad fur day que para mi son los mejores aun que los demas tambien estan bien
  28. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    10
    Why does this game get hated? Oh cause Rare is bad now. Sure they are bad now but this game has a lot of replay value. Hah get it? Cause Replay..is..Rare Rep--I should shut up.
  29. O1dEng1ish
    Dec 21, 2016
    10
    This is a great Xbox One game, definitely doesn't deserve all the 0's the sony fanboys are giving it. Its better than all ps4 exclusives, and you can't play this game on PS4.
  30. Alvz9
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    Rare Replay es una "oda" a la historia del videojuego: incluye una colección de más de 30 bellezas desde la Spectrum hasta el Xbox 360. Se encuentran las obras "cumbre" de la desarrolladora inglesa, destacando aquellos títulos claves lanzados en el Nintendo 64: Perfect Dark, Banjo y Conquer. Pero esta colección no se queda sólo en esto: ofrece logros internos y externos para incentivar elRare Replay es una "oda" a la historia del videojuego: incluye una colección de más de 30 bellezas desde la Spectrum hasta el Xbox 360. Se encuentran las obras "cumbre" de la desarrolladora inglesa, destacando aquellos títulos claves lanzados en el Nintendo 64: Perfect Dark, Banjo y Conquer. Pero esta colección no se queda sólo en esto: ofrece logros internos y externos para incentivar el juego, los que desbloquean documentales y material inédito del estudio (que a más de un fanático le sacaran una sonrisa). Esta colección es una "celebración", y luego de jugar lo que ofrece quedas con la sensación de que "fuiste invitado a ser parte" de esa celebración.… Expand
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#16 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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#22 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
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#22 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2015

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 75 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 75
  3. Negative: 0 out of 75
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Jan 4, 2016
    92
    Rare Replay features Ultimate and Rare classics from three decades. Simply a big slice of essential videogame history. [Nov 2015]
  2. SpazioGames
    Oct 28, 2015
    85
    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.
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  3. CD-Action
    Oct 17, 2015
    85
    The collection lacks some important games but still is a treat made with love and thoughtfulness. [10/2015, p.70]
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