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Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded

As far as a collection of games goes, Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded isn’t the best. There are better games that could have been included, and some games that could have been left off. But, again, the games that are on the collection that are good, are spot-on good and shouldn’t be missed for the price. Add in the fact that all of the games are on a handheld, and it helps sweeten the deal even more. But, hell. King of Dragons and the Ghost n’ Goblins games could have been the only ones on the collection and I would have still picked it up.

Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded is an impressive collection to be sure. It’s worth the asking price for Commando, the Street Fighter II games and Ghosts ‘n Goblins (and its sequels) alone and the rest are simply icing on the cake. To make it even better though, Capcom have presented the games in a nice and inviting fashion. There are no awkward menus here and the games are easily accessible. Your performance in the games is rewarded by issuing you with tokens and you can use these to play a slot machine which will give you a chance to win artwork and cheats etc.

Despite the presence of a few flaws, there really is no reason for an old school gamer to overlook a rare gem like Capcom Collections Reloaded. The bite sized portions and sheer variety of games make this entry a must have for any casual player, frequent long distance traveler, or aspiring king of the playground.

Capcom released Capcoms Classics Remixed early last year and the title has some of the best classic games around such as fan favorite Strider, Final Fight, and many others. Sadly it didn't contain other favorites like Street Fighter 2, Knights of the Round, and the entire Ghosts 'N Goblins series. Well thankfully Capcom went back into their history books and took out another chapter of old classics to be released in a whole new collection for the PSP. With a total of 19 classic titles with revamped gameplay modes from the originals Capcom is showing some love for the old school gamer in all of us.If you are a fan of the classic Capcom games or a fan of the old style games then this a great title for you.

Considering the Street Fighter II Anniversary Collection retailed at $30 with essentially only 2 games, wouldn’t be a bad idea to pick up Capcom Classics Collection for $30. After all, what old-school gamer didn’t pump at least $30 in quarters into these machines back when they were at the arcade? While it has some stinkers, the inclusion of Street Fighter and some great shooters make up for it.

Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded is arguably more appealing than the Capcom Classics Collection Remixed. While some of the titles included may not scratch your old-school itch, the majority certainly will help you remember why you fell in love with video gaming.

While it's unfortunate that the emulation isn't perfect on the Street Fighter games, they're still playable. The support for game sharing also makes this a good package for anyone looking to play PSP games with a friend. Not every game in the collection is a winner, but there's enough here to make it worth picking up if you're a fan of the old stuff.

Capcom s'en tire relativement bien avec ses compilations. Soigné en termes d'émulation, ne posant pas de problème de prise en main notable, le seul reproche qu'on adressera à Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded concerne son catalogue de jeu assez inégal et qui aurait gagné à se concentrer sur le meilleur opus de certaines séries afin de se ménager de la place pour d'autres. Les loadings trop longs sont également pénibles.

Aside from that glaring oversight and higher price ($30 on the PSP compared to the PS2 retail of $20), this is a worthy handheld compilation. The personal value depends on your fondness of the exclusive titles and the portability. As long as you go in with the expectation of possibly never unlocking the final few pieces of content, you'll have a decent time.