Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection
| Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection | |
|---|---|
 Cover art, featuring excerpts from the covers of the included games[a] | |
| Developer | Limited Run Games |
| Publisher | Limited Run Games |
| Engine | Carbon Engine |
| Platforms | |
| Release | May 15, 2026 |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection is a 2026 video game compilation published by Limited Run Games. It includes six games based on the Nickelodeon animated series Rugrats, originally published by THQ between 1998–2001. The compilation was released for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 in May 2026. Upon release, it was met with poor reception by critics.
Contents
[edit]Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection contains six different Rugrats video games, some of which are available in multiple versions originally published for different systems.[1] All games support rewinding gameplay, save states, and optional visual filters. The collection also includes digital scans of the games' original box art and manuals, as well as an in-game music player.[2][3]
| Title | PS1 | Game Boy | GBC | GBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rugrats: Search for Reptar | Yes | N/a | N/a | N/a |
| The Rugrats Movie | N/a | Yes | Yes | N/a |
| Rugrats: Time Travelers | N/a | N/a | Yes | N/a |
| Rugrats: Studio Tour | Yes | N/a | N/a | N/a |
| Rugrats in Paris: The Movie | Yes | N/a | Yes | N/a |
| Rugrats: Castle Capers | N/a | N/a | N/a | Yes |
Release
[edit]Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection was first announced by Limited Run Games on April 27, 2026.[4] Limited Run had previously worked with Nickelodeon on an original Rugrats game, Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland, two years prior.[5] The collection was digitally release on May 15, 2026. A physical release is set to be released at a later date, including a deluxe edition containing a jewel case for the game, a keychain, stickers, and a soundtrack disc.[4] A physical Game Boy Color cartridge, titled Rugrats Portable Collection, is also planned for release in 2027 and will include all four of the collection's Game Boy and Game Boy Color games.[6][7]
Reception
[edit]| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | (PS5) 54/100[8] (NS) 40/100[9] |
| OpenCritic | 8% recommend[10] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Nintendo Life | 4/10[3] |
| TechRaptor | 4/10[11] |
| TheGamer | 3/5[12] |
According to review aggregation website Metacritic, the PlayStation 5 version of Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection earned mixed reviews from critics, while the Nintendo Switch version was poorly received.[8][9] Mitch Vogel of Nintendo Life praised the quality of life features provided by the game's emulators, but felt none of the included games had stood the test of time due to their awkward controls and in-game camera systems.[3] William Worrall of TechRaptor noted that some of the games' tutorials were inaccurate, and thought the PlayStation games felt worse to control than their original releases.[11] Josh Coulson of TheGamer considered Search for Reptar the best of the included games, but believed the collection would not appeal to anyone who did not already have nostalgia for the games or franchise.[12]
Notes
[edit]- ↑ Clockwise from top left: Rugrats: Studio Tour, Rugrats in Paris: The Movie, Rugrats: Search for Reptar, The Rugrats Movie, Rugrats: Castle Capers, Rugrats: Time Travelers
References
[edit]- ↑ Barker, Sammy (April 28, 2026). "PS1 Classic Rugrats: Search for Reptar Returns on PS5, with 5 Other Games". Push Square. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ↑ Scullion, Chris (April 29, 2026). "A six-game collection of retro Rugrats titles is coming next month". VGC. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Vogel, Mitch (May 25, 2026). "Review: Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection (Switch)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- 1 2 Romano, Sal (April 27, 2026). "Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection announced for PS5, Switch". Gematsu. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ Massey, Tom (September 9, 2024). "Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland Review". Nintendo Life. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ Hagues, Alana (April 27, 2026). "Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection Will Bring PS1, N64, & GB Favourites To Switch This May". Nintendo Life. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ Fischer, Tyler (May 1, 2026). "Three Game Boy Color Games Not Seen Since 2000 Are Getting Special Release in 2027". ComicBook.com. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- 1 2 "Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection (PlayStation 5 Critic Reviews)". Metacritic. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- 1 2 "Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection (Nintendo Switch Critic Reviews)". Metacritic. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection". OpenCritic. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- 1 2 Worrall, William (May 21, 2026). "Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection Review". TechRaptor. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- 1 2 Coulson, Josh (May 21, 2026). "Rugrats Retro Rewind Collection Review: Search For Reptar Fans Rise Up". TheGamer. Retrieved June 25, 2026.