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Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection

Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection is a pair of video game compilations developed by SNK and Code Mystics. Each of the two volumes contain emulated versions of 10 games originally published by SNK between 1999 and 2000 for the company's short-lived Neo Geo Pocket Color handheld game console, including some featuring characters from fellow game developer Capcom. The first volume was released for Nintendo Switch in March 2021, followed by a release for Windows the following September. The second volume was released for both systems in November 2022.

Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection
Key art for Nintendo Switch version of Vol. 1
Developer(s)
Publisher(s)SNK
Platform(s)Nintendo Switch, Windows
ReleaseVol. 1 (Nintendo Switch)
  • WW: March 17, 2021
Vol. 1 (Windows)
  • WW: September 29, 2021
Vol. 2
  • WW: November 9, 2022
Genre(s)Various
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Features edit

Prior to the compilations' release, 12 of the included games were re-released individually for the Nintendo Switch beginning in 2019.[1][2] The compilations retain the individual re-releases' features, including the ability to rewind gameplay and create save states, various screen filters and borders, and the option to play games compatible with the original Neo Geo Pocket in monochrome.[3] The player can also view 3D models of each game's box art and cartridge, as well as digitized versions of the original instruction manuals.[3]

Both the Japanese and English releases of each game are included, with the exception of three games in Vol. 2 that were never localized.[4] Several games, most prominently SNK's fighting games, support local multiplayer between two players on a single system; however, certain multiplayer features such as item trading are omitted.[3] SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters Clash, featured on Vol. 2, includes both the Capcom and SNK versions of the game, with the ability to battle and trade cards between the two on a single system.[5]

Games included edit

Each compilation contains 10 games.[4][6] One game featured in Vol. 1 was replaced for the Windows version, instead receiving a standalone release outside the collection.[6] Vol. 2 features a secret minigame, a remake of the 1979 SNK arcade game Yosaku, accessed by playing The King of Fighters: Battle de Paradise in "Black and White" mode.[7]

Volume 1 edit

Volume 2 edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Not available as a standalone release
  2. ^ Windows version only
  3. ^ Nintendo Switch version only; released separately on Windows
  4. ^ a b c Japanese language only

Reception edit

Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 received positive reviews. Critics praised the selection of games offered, but lamented the fact that most of them were already available as standalone releases on Nintendo Switch.[3]

In contrast, Vol. 2 received average reviews, with many claiming that the selection of games was not as strong as that of Vol. 1.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ Romano, Sal (August 28, 2019). "Samurai Shodown for Switch debut trailer, screenshots". Gematsu. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  2. ^ Tolentino, Josh (September 16, 2021). "Metal Slug 1st & 2nd Mission Deployed to Nintendo Switch". Siliconera. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e Miller, Zachary (March 31, 2021). "NeoGeo Pocket Color Collection Vol. 1 (Switch eShop) Review". NintendoWorldReport. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d Massey, Tom (November 15, 2022). "Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol.2 Review". Nintendo Life. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  5. ^ Russell, Graham (January 18, 2022). "SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash Switch Release Revives One of the Best Card RPGs". Siliconera. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  6. ^ a b Lada, Jenni (September 30, 2021). "NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection Vol 1 on Steam Has a Different Lineup". Siliconera. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  7. ^ GSK (November 9, 2022). "Retro Re-release Roundup, week of November 10, 2022". Retronauts. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1". Metacritic. Fandom. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  9. ^ "Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 Reviews". OpenCritic. 2 April 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  10. ^ Peeples, Jeremy (Mar 24, 2021). "Review: Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  11. ^ Gipp, Stuart (Mar 27, 2021). "Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol.1 Review (Switch eShop)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  12. ^ Musgrave, Shaun (March 23, 2021). "SwitchArcade Round-Up: 'NEOGEO Pocket Color Selection' Review, Mini-Views Featuring 'Kingdoms of Amalur', Plus Today's New Releases and Sales". TouchArcade. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  13. ^ "Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 2". Metacritic. Fandom. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  14. ^ "Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 2 Reviews". OpenCritic. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  15. ^ Musgrave, Shaun (November 15, 2022). "SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring 'NEOGEO Pocket Color Selection Vol.2', Plus the Latest Releases and Sales". TouchArcade. Retrieved November 28, 2023.

External links edit

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