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[chubigans]

This is the only thing making me wish I had an XBox One. Just this.

Hah, I thought I was the only one. Looks like an awesome package.

 

[Duggie_Brown]

Can anyone confirm if Jet Force Gemini is running at a fixed 30, or even better 60fps?

 

[Broken Joystick]

No other games company has a 007 contract right now, so if Rare/Microsoft really wanted to, they could probably have made that work. But when you've got Perfect Dark in there it's of an easy fish to let go.

From my understanding it's a lot more complicated than just the 007 license. There's things like using the Pierce Brosnan character that has some weird contract around it too, as well as other issues. Seems too complicated for what it's worth.

 

[Noobcraft]

Microsoft store hasn't shipped mine yet D:

 

[Lambtron]

So every game is playable except BC?

Well that's tremendously disappointing, since BC is by far the best game on the collection.

 

[Shiggy]

From my understanding Nintendo had owned a share of Rare, not their IP(Though in a way you can say they partially did in a way). They sold their share back to Rare and then Rare sold their entire company to Microsoft.

Rare retained the licenses for their original IP and Nintendo retained the licenses for the IP that included their mascots.

Unless Im missing something.

Based on the information we have, Nintendo held the IP rights to various Rare games.

Banjo-Kazooie was owned by Nintendo (named registrant) for example:
https://trademarks.justia.com/752/97/banjo-kazooie-75297133.html

Jet Force Gemini was owned, registered, and published by Rare Ltd. from the beginning.

 

[BGBW]

Did they keep the Donkey Kong Land music in Blast Corps?

 

[Kriken]

So the N64 games have emulation issues? I knew N64 emulation was crap a while ago, but I thought it got a lot better

Still excited to pick this up tomorrow

 

[Punished_Snake]

Conker, is it the N64 version or the remake (original Xbox version)?

 

[Storm Raider]

Conker, is it the N64 version or the remake (original Xbox version)?

It's Bad Fur Day (n64)

 

[Oemenia]

Quick question, how is Grabbed by the Ghoulies included in the game since it's an OG XBOX game? Is it an emulation or a port?

Also do any of the N64 games run in widescreen?

 

[secretanchitman]

Didn't realize this was out tomorrow so that's cool. I wonder if they fixed the issues that plagued Jet Force Gemini. Also is Perfect Dark the XBLA remake or the N64 version?

 

[Punished_Snake]

It's Bad Fur Day (n64)

Thanks, but that is disappointing, I want the Xbox version. N64 version looks too dated graphically.

 

[JumPeRJumPzZ]

Thanks, but that is disappointing, I want the Xbox version. N64 version looks too dated graphically.

That Xbox Conker in 1080p/60fps with achievements would be soo awesome.

 

[Doug Heffernan]

Quick question, how is Grabbed by the Ghoulies included in the game since it's an OG XBOX game? Is it an emulation or a port?

Also do any of the N64 games run in widescreen?

Ghoulies is the only game that actually got remastered for widescreen.

 

[Zemm]

That's a real shame about the N64 games performance, the package is obviously top notch but it could have almost been perfect with solid 30fps on those ones.

 

[Punished_Snake]

That Xbox Conker in 1080p/60fps with achievements would be soo awesome.

Yes, the Xbox version still looks great to this day, one of the best looking games on the console (if not the best), we need a remaster of the Xbox version or a sequel

 

[TheSlySoul]

I was curious why they didn't include both versions of Conker on the disc. Guess maybe the MP stuff would be hard to code out?

 

[Ridley327]

Thanks, but that is disappointing, I want the Xbox version. N64 version looks too dated graphically.

I imagine if enough noise is made that it will end up on a future collection. That being said, I'm glad they did the N64 version first, since the Xbox remake was substantially more censored, even in the "uncensored" mode.

 

[oti]

Glad it turned out well.

 

[Vire]

The N64 games having poor frame rates is pretty inexcusable actually. How do these games not run at a capped 60 FPS? Surprised at the reviews.

The only reason I would want this is for a good version of Jet Force Gemini, that didn't happen.

 

[TheSlySoul]

The N64 games having poor frame rates is pretty inexcusable actually. How do these games not run at a capped 60 FPS? Surprised at the reviews.

The only reason I would want this is for a good version of Jet Force Gemini, that didn't happen.

I can excuse it here, Majora's Mask 3D dipping to 15 FPS I felt a bit insulted by that.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Wait, Blast Corps is broken?

What the hell. I've watched a ton of streams and it looked fine.

 

[Conezays]

I can excuse it here, Majora's Mask 3D dipping to 15 FPS I felt a bit insulted by that.

Yeah, there were definitely some *bad* frame drops in MM3D; still loved it though.

I have this pre-loaded, but disappointed to hear about the frame rate stuff on the N64 games. Hopefully it isn't too egregious.

 

[Karak]

Wait, Blast Corps is broken?

What the hell. I've watched a ton of streams and it looked fine.

Seems like its just rickity. Working for some but with major issues for most.

 

[Punished_Snake]

I imagine if enough noise is made that it will end up on a future collection. That being said, I'm glad they did the N64 version first, since the Xbox remake was substantially more censored, even in the "uncensored" mode.

I know about the censoring, I prefer Conker: Live & Reloaded because of the high production values, and they could have released Reloaded without the censoring in Rare replay.

 

[moered6]

So everyone is mentioning some emulation issues but 9/10 because nostalgia?

cheap game, already told games would be a straight release of their older counter parts.

 

[Conkerkid11]

I imagine if enough noise is made that it will end up on a future collection. That being said, I'm glad they did the N64 version first, since the Xbox remake was substantially more censored, even in the "uncensored" mode.

It would have been very easy for them to uncensor it.

And there was no "uncensored" mode. That was an extra feature to turn off the profanity bleeps in the online multiplayer, not the single-player.

I know about the censoring, I prefer Conker: Live & Reloaded because of the high production values, and they could have released Reloaded without the censoring in Rare replay.

Yeah, this. It's very disappointing this collection doesn't include it.

They haven't mentioned the possibility of DLC adding in any other games in the future, have they?

 

[shoreu]

My Review for ACG

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL9z9wY1z_c

If you don't like video

Pros
Most titles are perfectly emulated
Meta-game within the front end
Great titles

Cons
N64 games at times, crash heavy bad fps and so on

I'm sure others have said it before but you sound a lot like Major Nelson. Nice review btw.

Nice review you sound exactly like Major Nelson like it's crazy.

 

[Balb]

Thanks, but that is disappointing, I want the Xbox version. N64 version looks too dated graphically.

I was actually playing Conker on N64 yesterday. I think the graphics still look really nice. The controls weren't as responsive as I'd like though. Hope that issue was addressed in this collection at least.

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

It's interesting to imagine that Conker likely would've received the same treatment Ghoulies did, had the ported the Xbox version instead.

 

[TedHub]

It would have been very easy for them to uncensored it.

That is, if they still have all the original audio data...

 

[Ridley327]

Yeah, this. It's very disappointing this collection doesn't include it.

They haven't mentioned the possibility of DLC adding in any other games in the future, have they?

I want to say that there have been hints about them adding games via DLC, but nothing specific in terms of what might be offered.

 

[TheSlySoul]

This channel has all the N64 games in the collection if you want to judge quality: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCApHvBKENHNgOjts_1LbGdg
Doesn't seem that bad of hiccups IMO.

Also seems JFG also supports widescreen but cutscenes are rendered in 4:3.

 

[-MD-]

I was actually playing Conker on N64 yesterday. I think the graphics still look really nice. The controls weren't as responsive as I'd like though. Hope that issue was addressed in this collection at least.

I agree, I played through Conker a month or two ago and thought it looked great.

And the game is just naturally floaty, I don't think even an improved frame rate would fix that. You get used to it really quick though.

 

[Xbudz]

Conker LIVE and Reloaded is the glaring omission of this collection.
I'd really like them to add it later or have it be some super secret unlockable 31st game.

The Sega Genesis collection had unlockable games- this could have benefited from that.

 

[Conkerkid11]

That is, if they still have all the original audio data...

Uhh... They managed to get the original voice actor back in for the Project Spark game. I doubt it would have been difficult to re-record a couple lines.

This channel has all the N64 games in the collection if you want to judge quality: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCApHvBKENHNgOjts_1LbGdg
Doesn't seem that bad of hiccups IMO.

Also seems JFG also supports widescreen but cutscenes are rendered in 4:3.

Holy crap, I had no idea some of the older games had widescreen support.

That's amazing.

 

[Oemenia]

Ghoulies is the only game that actually got remastered for widescreen.

That's a let-down, the N64 games have aged really poorly.

 

[TheSlySoul]

Holy crap, I had no idea some of the older games had widescreen support.

That's amazing.

Yeah, I think Conker was going to have an option but it didn't make final release.
That is why they removed the screenshot rendering it in widescreen.

 

[Pandy]

You think Nintendo might pop up there?

If they've properly licensed the BIOSs to run straight-forward emulation, then yes.

If they've gone to the trouble to create their own workaround systems, then there should be a bunch of credits for the programmers who worked on each system.

 

[TedHub]

If they've properly licensed the BIOSs to run straight-forward emulation, then yes.

If they've gone to the trouble to create their own workaround systems, then there should be a bunch of credits for the programmers who worked on each system.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the NES and the N64 didn't really have BIOS. They just got all the instructions they needed from the cartridge, no internal configuration needed.

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

Only bad thing about this is this means I'll have even less time for new games this year

 

[Jamix012]

Question: Is it possible to stream the games running via 360 BC?

 

[Steelyuhas]

Question: Is it possible to stream the games running via 360 BC?

Yes, Xbox One treats 360 BC titles like any other game, can record, screenshot, stream, etc.

 

[Xbudz]

So, 8pm Pacific unlock time? Maybe sooner? I can't wait.

 

[Steverulez]

Good reviews all round, still need to add a few to the OP but glad its turned out well

 

[tanooki27]

This is the only thing making me wish I had an XBox One. Just this.

yeah, this comp is helping. also cuphead

 

[jbug617]

Good reviews all round, still need to add a few to the OP but glad its turned out well

Polygon gave it a 8
http://www.polygon.com/2015/8/3/908...-dark-battletoads-killer-instinct-blast-corps

Performance concerns aside, Rare Replay demonstrates how a single developer has carried certain elements across a whole span of genres and platforms. 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. Whatever Rare's future, there's a history here that's worth remembering and celebrating.

 

[dLMN8R]

Hrm, I wonder if the performance of the 360 games will improve as the back-compat emulation improves overall.

 

[Steverulez]

Hrm, I wonder if the performance of the 360 games will improve as the back-compat emulation improves overall.

There was an update for Banjo N&B which improves it, sounds like more are coming