Top 10 Most Wanted Video Game Compilations And Bundles
We're on a roll here at Watchmojo, we called Ryu and Bayonetta for Smash Bros, as well as Final Fantasy VII and Resident Evil 2 getting a full remake, so we're striking the iron while it's hot. Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for the Top 10 Most Wanted Video Game Compilations & Bundles.
For this list, we're taking a look at video games that we want to see brought together in a single set, with priority given to potential candidates that have more to offer than just slapping 3 or 4 games together. We've excluded the “Banjo-Kazooie” games because they're already available on the “Rare Replay” collection along with several other stellar titles.
Special thanks to our user DaveVsTheWorld for submitting the idea on our interactive suggestion tool at http://www.WatchMojo.comsuggest
#10: “Lego” (2005-)
“Lego” has adapted some of our favorite franchises into video games, from “Star Wars,” to “Indiana Jones,” to “Harry Potter.” One would expect these licensed games to be nothing more than quick cash grabs. Much like “The Lego Movie,” though, it’s clear that the developers throw a ton of effort into every title. Always putting a humorous spin on a familiar story, the “Lego” games have been consistently creative, inventive, and addictively fun. No matter how many games we play, we’ll never get sick of breaking blocks and collecting studs. The “Lego” collection would be the perfect gift for the kid in all of us.
#9: “Kingdom Hearts” (2002-)
I know what you’re thinking: Doesn’t Kingdom Hearts already have a bundle? Well yes and no. Yes by the fact that there’s the 1.5, 2.5 and 2.8 remix packs, and no because said bundles are sold separately across 2 different consoles, a worrying trend Square-Enix has gotten into lately. Worse still, the DS games 358/2 and Re:Coded are not playable in these current packages, but rather they’re just cutscene compilations. Come on Square-Enix, is it too much to ask to be able to experience the whole convoluted series in one convenient box? Without needing to invest in multiple systems?
#8: “Donkey Kong Country” (1994-)
As mentioned before, the “Rare Replay” collection features some phenomenal games. Sadly, the “Donkey Kong Country” trilogy isn’t among them. Nintendo can still release their own compilation, however, encompassing the timeless adventures of Donkey, Diddy, and Dixie Kong. While the original SNES games would be more than enough to satisfy us, we’d also love to see the newer titles from Retro Studios included as well. On a final note, it’s very important to us that this collection comes in a bright, banana yellow box. We cannot stress that enough, Nintendo! Hell while we’re at it why not throw the Donkey Kong Land games from the Game Boy in there.
#7: “The Witcher” (2007-)
You just spent the past 200 hours beating “The Witcher 3” in its entirety. What are you going to do next? Well, going back and replaying the first two games sounds like a plan. If you’re looking for a game trilogy that’ll completely immerse you in its compelling world and keep you up all night, “The Witcher” is the answer to your prayers. That might sound like a huge commitment to casual gamers. Once you get a small taste Geralt’s story, though, you’ll want to explore every inch of his world. A collection would also be a great way for Western players to experience the history of The Witcher before it became a game series, perhaps an interview with the original author, who’s name I’m sure you can’t pronounce, maybe clips from The Hexer TV Series and Film, or stills from the Graphic novel. Where do we even start?
#6: “Souls” series (2009-)
Over the last few years the Souls games have earned quite a legacy within the most hardcore of the gaming community, and with Director Hidetaka Miyazaki announcing that Dark Souls 3 will be the last in the series, it would be a perfect way to cement their legacy. On top of Demon Souls, the 3 Dark Souls games and technically Bloodborne, the package could go even further and include King’s Field, the precursor series to Demon’s Souls. Another Possibly is a boss rush mode across the 5 core games, with extra objectives such as limited flasks or carry over damage for the most determined of players.
#5: “Crash Bandicoot” (1996-)
As much as we hate to admit it, it seems like Crash Bandicoot’s best years are long before him. That is unless Naughty Dog decides to take another crack at the character who put them on the map. In any case, we’d love to revisit this video game icon’s glory days with a long overdue HD remastered collection. You can’t go wrong with the original “Crash Bandicoot” trilogy, which is jam-packed with some of the slickest platform gameplay the 90’s had to offer. “Crash Team Racing” would also be a nice bonus, making the “Crash” collection an essential for parties.
#4: Telltale Games (2004-)
From “Back to the Future” to “The Wolf Among Us,” Telltale has given us some of the best story-driven games ever. What’s so impressive about this game developer is how diverse their various titles are. Some of their games hit us hard on an emotional level, such as “The Walking Dead.” Others are laugh riots, like “Strong Bab’s Cool Game For Attractive People.” Every Telltale game has one thing in common, though: each will leave you eagerly awaiting the next episode. If Telltale were to release their game library in a collection, playing through it would be even more addicting than streaming shows on Netflix. YES I’M STILL AWAKE DAMN IT.
#3: “Mario Kart” (1992-)
Although the 3D equivalent to (xref) “Super Mario All-Stars” sounds tempting, a “Mario Kart” collection would simply be the best. The idea of having a Mario Kart party starting from the N64 Wario Stadium, to Gamecube’s Baby Park, and topping it off with some Waluigi Pinball from the DS verion, without having to change your console setup sounds like a dream. The N64 tracks could finally get some of its game breaking exploits fixed, you’d finally be able to play the classic stages online, hell we could go forever about the endless possibilities of this package, that we wouldn’t know when to stop.
#2: “Resident Evil” (1996-)
Capcom as of late has been allowing fans to revisit the origins on the series thanks to the HD remasters or Resident Evil and RE Zero, and as we mentioned earlier Resident Evil 2 is also getting a remake. Honestly the thought of a full collection regardless on if Nemesis gets the same treatment would be a must have for any fans of this long running series. Furthermore the idea of having all the extra console exclusive modes and features all in one place, is something that’s long overdue.
Before we get to our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions:
“SSX” (2000-)
“Tomb Raider” (1996-)
“Xeno” series (1998-)
“Barman Arkham” series (2009-)
“Infinity Engine” games (1998-)
#1: “Castlevania” collection (1986-)
Castlevania is one of those franchises that’s really hard to keep up with thanks to its out of order continuity, and titles being spread across multiple consoles. A shame since the games themselves are literally one classic after another. From the original NES trilogy to the handheld Metroidvania titles, there are too many mind-blowing games in this series to list here. That’s exactly why we need all of them assembled for one big monster mash. If you haven’t played the likes of “Super Castlevania IV” and “Symphony of the Night,” you have no idea what you’re missing. Of course you could probably afford to skip “Simon’s Quest.”
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