Rugrats: Retro Rewind: PS5 Review

Developed by Mighty Rabbit Studio
Published by Limited Run Games
Platform: PS5

How you will feel about Rugrats: Retro Rewind will largely depend on how you feel generally about the Rugrats themselves.

Because, to be frank, even though this collects together six games, the quality of them visually is something that's really going to be make or break for any modern-day console user.

Bundling together games from across providers and platforms may be a nice touch in terms of archiving, but when it comes to actually playing them, it has to be said the Rugrats: Retro Rewind collection really makes you feel like you're back in the PS1 era.

Getting to wander through oversized environments and looking at them through child's eyes may only be something that'll get you so far with this. With sluggish controls, weaker camera angles and mind-melting visuals, the games offer varying quality returns and may certainly leave you feeling like you're not enjoying your time in the world.

As with all of these collections, the ability to rewind and use save points make for a smoother experience, especially where the games begin to feel repetitive and a little harsh.

All in all, even nostalgia can only get you so far with titles like this and while people loved the Rugrats, they may find their affections and memories severely tested by the games within.

The titles included in this collection are:

Rugrats: Search for Reptar (PSOne) Rugrats: Studio Tour (PSOne) Rugrats in Paris: The Movie (PC, PSOne, N64) Rugrats in Paris: The Movie (Game Boy Colour) The Rugrats Movie (Game Boy, Game Boy Colour) Rugrats: Time Travellers (Game Boy, Game Boy Colour) Rugrats: Castle Capers (Game Boy Advance)