Dave Letcavage
Pure XboxPure Xbox Rare Replay Review
Published 8/10/2015
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Rare Replay
Rare Replay is a 2015 compilation of 30 video games previously developed by Rare and its predecessor, Ultimate Play the Game, in their 30-year combined history. The emulated games span multiple genres and consoles - from the ZX Spectrum to the Xbox 360 - and retain the features and errors of their original releases with minimal edits. The compilation adds cheats to make the older games easier and a Snapshots mode of specific challenges culled from parts of the games. Player progress is rewarded with behind-the-scenes footage and interviews about Rare's major and unreleased games. GoldenEye 007 is added to the game library of anyone who purchases a digital copy of Rare Replay. Upon GoldenEye 007's release on Xbox One/Series consoles, it was retroactively added to the game library of anyone with a prior purchase of a digital copy.
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- Rare
- Publisher
- Microsoft Studios
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Critic avg
87
38 scored reviews
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38
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65–100
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Critic landscape
The critic average is 87 across 38 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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38 included scored reviews
90–10021 reviews · 55%
80–8915 reviews · 39%
70–791 review · 3%
Below 701 review · 3%
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Khari Taylor
CGMagazineCGMagazine Rare Replay Review
Published 8/10/2015
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90
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Read originalTony Smith
ImpulsegamerImpulsegamer Rare Replay Review
Published 8/5/2015
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86
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Read originalAdam Pavlacka
Worth PlayingWorth Playing Rare Replay Review
Published 8/5/2015
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85
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Read originalMike R
Rectify GamingRare Replay Review
Published 8/5/2015
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95
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalTravis Northup
GamingTrendGamingTrend Rare Replay Review
Published 8/5/2015
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85
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalDavid Jenkins
Metro GameCentralMetro GameCentral Rare Replay Review
Published 8/4/2015
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80
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalRavi Sinha
GamingBoltGamingBolt Rare Replay Review
Published 8/4/2015
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90
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalDan Whitehead
EurogamerEurogamer Rare Replay Review
Published 8/4/2015
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100
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteven McGehee
Digital ChumpsDigital Chumps Rare Replay Review
Published 8/4/2015
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92
+5 vs critic avg
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