![]() Of course, these games aren’t the most visually impressive releases, as there is a limit to how far one can push a ROM of a 20-year-old handheld game. Previous releases appear here unchanged from their standalone iterations, meaning that SNK Gals Fighters still suffers from the same muddy graphics as when it first graced the screen of our Switch, but luckily this is something that was fixed with later releases. We saw gradual improvements as SNK continued to release titles over the previous months, and the latest batch is as good as the NeoGeo Pocket Color ports have ever been. That said, the quality of the ports themselves is top-notch. As we mentioned before, the odd one out in this collection of action-focused games is Big Tournament Golf, and we would’ve perhaps liked to have seen this one replaced by a title that fit the nature of the other titles better, such as Dynamite Slugger or Evolution: Eternal Dungeons. The hidden gem in this collection is action RPG Dark Arms: Beast Buster 1999, however, which offered a surprisingly deep and rich experience, given the limitations of the original platform. These hold up amazingly well, given that they are watered-down versions of their home console counterparts. Of the new games, the Metal Slug titles are arguably the main reason to pick up this collection, if only for brand recognition. We’ve linked to our previous reviews for the titles that we took a look at in the past, and the other inclusions follow a similar formula when it comes to layout options and enhancements. If we look beyond these questionable monetary practices, however, we’re left with a collection that is well worth picking up if you’re a retro enthusiast. The four “new” titles are exclusive to this collection, which feels like a scummy move on SNK’s behalf, and releasing these four titles as standalone releases, even at €7.99, alongside the collection would’ve been a sign of goodwill to those customers that already supported the company by shelling out for the previous releases. ![]() This does mean that you’re forced to pay €39.99 if you only care about one of the four new titles, however, or that you’re going to double-dip if you previously picked up one or more of the earlier releases. Picking up any of the six previously released titles would’ve set you back €7.99, but the collection comes in at a far more reasonable price point of €39.99 or about half the price of picking up the games individually. ![]() 1 comes with the added bonus of a hefty discount. If you’ve been eyeing up the previous titles but didn’t bite the bullet yet, then you’ll be happy to learn that picking up NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection Vol. The other four titles (Beast Buster, Big Tournament Golf and both Metal Slug games) make their debut on the Switch in this collection. This is because six out of the ten titles included here aren’t new arrivals on the Switch but were released as standalone ports previously. Eagle-eyed readers will have noticed that some of the titles listed above feature links to past reviews. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium, Metal Slug 1st Mission, Metal Slug 2nd Mission, Dark Arms: Beast Buster 1999 and Big Tournament Golf. For reference, the complete list of games here comprises SNK Gals Fighters, Samurai Shodown! 2, King of Fighters R-2, The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny, Fatal Fury: First Contact, SNK vs. The ten games featured here cover a multitude of genres and although most of the games included are fighting games, there are a few outliers, such as Big Tournament Golf, which feels out of place. ![]() We’re stepping away from our usual review format to look at this collection simply because of the way SNK has set things up. While this is an exciting prospect for those eager to revisit these games, or to give them a try for the first time, this release does come with a few caveats. 1, which brings 10 classic titles to the table. The available selection is now being expanded upon with NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection Vol. Retro enthusiasts already had access to a treasure trove of NeoGeo and NeoGeo Pocket Color games through the eShop. Slowly but surely, SNK is bringing its entire backlog to the Switch. ![]()
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