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Review of The Disney Afternoon Collection on PlayStation 4

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Apr 2017
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Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 18 Apr 2017
Genre: Various
Developer: Digital Eclipse
Publisher: Capcom

Introduction

If you ever found yourself daydreaming about the glory days of Disney cartoons and 8-bit platformers, welcome to your new happy place: *The Disney Afternoon Collection*! Featuring six classic games that came out when console controllers were basically an extension of your thumbs, this collection is a nostalgic trip down the pixelated lane packed with flappy ducks, heroic chipmunks, and a bear who definitely excels at cargo shipping.

Gameplay

This collection includes a batch of titles that'll have you reminiscing about your childhood snacks (fruit snacks were the bomb) as you guide Scrooge McDuck through dangerous caverns in *DuckTales*, or try and save the day with *Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers*. If you've ever wanted to yell at your screen as Baloo flies around avoiding those pesky pirates in *TaleSpin*, then boy, do I have good news for you! Each game feels like a made-for-kids festival-bright colors, zany platforming, and plenty of challenges to keep you relatively entertained before you realized that getting up from the couch would be inconvenient. You'll be rolling through levels, jumping on enemies, collecting gems, and possibly contemplating your life choices when you accidentally trigger those classic NES jumps that make you question why physics is such a lie. In true retro fashion, many of these games can be downright punishing! Thankfully, the rewind function is like your fairy godmother, saving you from the clutches of hopelessness and regret, allowing you to retract those unfortunate decisions and try again. And let's not skip over the time attack and boss rush modes-perfect for showing off your skills (or lack thereof) on the internet leaderboard where people have ungodly amounts of time to hone their craft.

Graphics

Visually, this collection doesn't lose its charm. It showcases its 8-bit nostalgia with bright, colorful graphics that feel like a warm hug from your television screen. The iconic artwork pops off the pixelated backdrop, capturing the essence of the 90s kid-vibe like no other. Watching the games in crisp HD is like finding an old VHS tape, dusting it off, and surprising yourself when it actually plays! It feels like being transported back to a time when the struggles of life revolved around collecting safety pins from your mom's sewing kit to fix your favorite jean jacket. Each character has been lovingly preserved, with their zany designs intact, giving you the warm fuzzies as you maneuver through treacherously animated backgrounds that are encouraging at every turn. Bonus points for including concept art and music-the cherry on top of this nostalgia sundae!

Conclusion

In conclusion, *The Disney Afternoon Collection* is a charming blend of nostalgia, vibrant graphics, and gameplay mechanics that are as straightforward as they come. It's more of a time capsule than some codified literary piece, allowing you to relive those golden afternoons filled with Disney magic. Sure, it might not soar on the modern gaming scale-there's no grappling hooks or triple jumps here-but it brings tangible joy to those who remember growing up with these characters. If you're expecting *The Godfather* of video game collections, you might be disappointed. However, if you're looking for a delightful guilty pleasure to pass the time and fondly remember summers gone by, grab your controller and dive into this pot of nostalgia! It's like a warm cup of cocoa, only less likely to burn your tongue and more likely to make you giggle like a kid. So, grab a snack, kick back on the couch, and let the mash-up of duck-led mayhem and chipmunk confusion commence!

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