SNK 40th Anniversary Collection

Critic reviews

• WWorthPlaying

  Cody Medellin · Jul 24, 2019

  8.5

  The SNK 40th Anniversary Collection is an essential title for retro enthusiasts. It may be very heavy on shooters, but most of the shooters here are decent. Meanwhile, the other genres represented have compelling entries of their own, but Street Smart can be seen more of as a curiosity rather than something you'd actually want to play constantly. It is the Museum mode, however, that makes this collection shine, as there is a ton of content here for retro historians. Anyone who likes retro games should absolutely own this title.

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• DDarkstation

  Allen · Jun 17, 2019

  9.0

  The games might be as old school as they come and the lack of Metal Slug and other top tier SNK titles are missed but the SNK 40th Anniversary collection is more than a compilation of the company’s early hits. The clean interface, breadth of games, added console ports and new playback options represents a new beginning for legal retro game emulation. I hope Digital Eclipse implements all these features in upcoming titles.
• ZZTGD

  Drew Leachman · May 22, 2019

  7.5

  For the collector or retro game enthusiast, this is a must have. Fans of SNK games will find a lot of history here, and some fun while they’re at it. Some games may turn off the more casual players, and I can’t help but notice there are a few games on here that are just not that fun to play, but knowing the history of these games and video games as a whole is important to me. Luckily, SNK didn’t skimp on the presentation and restoration of this collection. It’s an acquired taste, but for those that are interested in the games of yesteryear, this is a great collection to pick up.

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• XTXbox Tavern

  Mark Sherwood · May 03, 2019

  7.5

  The SNK 40th Anniversary Collection, despite a few stinkers, offers a solid blend of classics that will undoubtedly please those looking for a true old-school hit. There’s an experience for just about everyone here, and much more besides in the form of its vast history-rich museum, and its many added extras. The only real issue is that of its steep cost, which may be set a bit too high for even the most dedicated of retro fans.

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• GGameSpew

  Richard Seagrave · May 03, 2019

  8.0

  Needless to say, SNK 40th Anniversary Collection is well worth a look for retro fans. Like any collection of games from yesteryear, those who have fond memories of playing the titles included will get the most out of it, but it’s such a comprehensive package that it’s sure to attract some new fans too. This is a collection that has had a lot of care and thought put into its construction. It has all the features that you’d expect and more, and while it’s not quite the budget release that other retro compilations tend to be, you do get what you pay for.

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• CCOGconnected

  Alexander Thomas · May 03, 2019

  6.8

  The SNK 40th Anniversary Collection has a little something for everyone: adventure, rail shooting, bullet hell, and even a few sports games. Each one has that original arcade feeling you really can’t reproduce on home console anymore and for anyone who grew up with these games in the 80’s you are sure to have a blast. While these games were iconic trendsetters for their time, only a handful of them hold-up to today’s standards of playability, ingenuity, and fun.

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