Top Retro Games of All Time

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Capcom Classics Collection Remixed

Capcom Classics Collection Remixed

If you fancy a nostalgia fix, you can't go wrong with Capcom Classics Collection Remixed.

  • Platform: PSP
  • No. Players: 1-3
  • Rating: PEGI 12+
  • Reviewed: 26 Jul, 2006
Our Score7
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9th
Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded

Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded

All in all, this is a collection chock full of largely great games and, at its budget price, a must buy for any discerning retro head.

  • Platform: PSP
  • No. Players: 1-2
  • Rating: PEGI 12+
  • Reviewed: 27 Nov, 2006
Our Score7
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8th
Jetpac Refuelled - No boxshot available.

Jetpac Refuelled

etpac Refuelled makes for a delightful and brief return to a bygone era of video games. And at only 400 Microsoft points it's great value too.

  • Platform: Xbox 360
  • No. Players: 1-4
  • Rating: TBA
  • Reviewed: 02 May, 2007
Our Score7
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7th
Boulder Dash-Rocks! - No boxshot available.

Boulder Dash-Rocks!

If you've got a DS, and you like your video games to offer a bit of a challenge, AND you don't mind persevering at something, then give this a look.

  • Platform: DS, PSP
  • Rating: TBA
  • Reviewed: 30 Nov, 2007
Our Score7
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6th
Magic Ball - No boxshot available.

Magic Ball

Magic Ball is definitely worth a look, but not quite up there with the best available on the PSN.

  • Platform: PS3, PC
  • No. Players: 1-2
  • Rating: TBA
  • Reviewed: 04 Feb, 2009
Our Score7
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5th
SEGA Mega Drive Collection

SEGA Mega Drive Collection

While there are plenty of other retro compilations out there vying for your business, Sega Mega Drive Collection arguably offers the most value for money.

  • Platform: PSP, PS2
  • No. Players: 1-4
  • Rating: PEGI 12+
  • Reviewed: 09 Feb, 2007
Our Score8
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4th
Space Invaders Extreme

Space Invaders Extreme

For less than £20 Space Invaders Extreme is worth every penny, whether you're a DS or PSP gamer. The high-score hunting gameplay makes for an incredibly addictive retro gaming experience.

  • Platform: DS, PSP, Xbox 360
  • No. Players: 1-2
  • Rating: PEGI 3+
  • Reviewed: 07 Jul, 2008
Our Score8
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3rd
R-Type Dimensions

R-Type Dimensions

For a 22-year-old game it stands up remarkably well, but it's a shame that a few omissions prevent R-Type Dimensions from being all it could have been.

  • Platform: Xbox 360
  • No. Players: 1-2
  • Rating: PEGI 3+
  • Reviewed: 09 Feb, 2009
Our Score8
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2nd
SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection

SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection

SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection is well worth your money. Gamers brought up on the likes of Halo and Call of Duty might struggle to see what's so great here, but that's their loss.

  • Platform: Xbox 360, PS3
  • No. Players: 1-2
  • Rating: PEGI 12+
  • Reviewed: 19 Feb, 2009
Our Score8
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1st
Spelunky

Spelunky

While Spelunky is a fine addition to the growing library of masochistic titles it doesn't always quite manage to elicit the right response from its players.

Our Score8
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