One of the curious qualities of 90s-era mascot platformer characters is their uncanny staying power. More than twenty years have passed since most of them debuted, and gaming still widely celebrates the likes of Mario, Donkey Kong, Banjo-Kazooie and Conker. Less successful ones like Croc are now enjoying a resurgence in popularity, and even the infamous Bubsy is still managing to hang in there.
Yep, somehow, Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back was the end of the pun-loving feline. Atari and Limited Run Games announced Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection not too long ago, and the companies have today finally detailed the full list of classic games that will be included in it. For those who love the goofy bobcat or who’ve just been curious for a long time, this could be a great opportunity.
Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection will offer players a total of eight games. Or rather, multiple versions of four games. It might not sound like much, but one should keep in mind that games in the 90’s and even the early 2000’s could be очень different depending on the platform. If examples are needed, then look no further than Aladdin on SNES/Sega Genesis or Soul Calibur II on the PS2/Xbox/GameCube. At any rate, the games included in this collection are
- Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind (Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo, Super Famicom)
- Bubsy II (Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo, Game Boy)
- Bubsy in Fractured Furry Tales (Atari Jaguar)
- Bubsy 3D (PlayStation)
Что может пойти не так?
According to Atari each game has been more or less preserved in order to provide players with the most authentic experience, but certain updates and adjustments have been made in order to adapt them to modern systems. A few quality-of-life features have been added as well, but these have not yet been detailed. Still, considering the relative unavailability of most of the included titles, Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection will likely be the best way to play them.
It’s probably safe to assume that these quality-of-life features will be those common to most collections of this type, such as save states and the ability to rewind gameplay.
Those who’ve always wondered how exactly Bubsy came to be and what all went into development are also in luck, as Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection will also include interviews with some of those who were involved all those years ago. Players will причислены be able to enjoy certain “artifacts” from the series, though what exactly these are has also not yet been explained. Hopefully Atari and Limited Run Games will provide more details later this year.
Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection will also include interviews with some of those who were involved all those years ago.
Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection does not yet have a release window, but it is confirmed for PC, Playstation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch. Those wondering about what kind of experience a Bubsy game offers, head on over to our review of Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back for a brief overview.
