Is he a celebrated icon from the mascot wars of the 90s, or a walking, talking platforming punchline? A brand-new collection that aims to answer that very question has just landed on modern consoles in the form of Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection.
This is a playable history of the infamous bobcat, and it has launched today. This ultimate retrospective from developer Limited Run Games and publisher Atari is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC for £16.74.
This isn’t just a simple port; it’s a deep dive into the franchise’s troubled history and enduring popularity, featuring games, historical artifacts, and new interviews.
A Playable History of an Infamous Franchise
Helmed by producer, author, and arguably the world’s foremost Bubsy expert, Audi Sorlie, this collection has been carefully curated to be the definitive celebration of the bobcat. All of the games have been carefully updated for modern platforms using Limited Run’s proprietary Carbon Engine.
This nostalgic collection includes four classic (and infamous) titles, with multiple versions of each:
- Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind (SNES, Super Famicom, SEGA Genesis)
- Bubsy II (SNES, SEGA Genesis, Game Boy)
- Bubsy in: Fractured Furry Tales (Atari Jaguar)
- Bubsy 3D (PlayStation)
Modern Enhancements and Historical Artifacts
On top of the games themselves, which now feature enhanced resolution and framerate, save states, and a rewind function, this collection is packed with bonus content. You can explore scans of art, manuals, and ads from the top-secret Bubsy archives, watch brand-new video interviews that delve into the development history, and listen to your favourite tracks in the music player.
We’ve been keenly anticipating this unlikely comeback for a little while now. It was back in May that we first got wind of the full game list when we reported “What could possibly go wrong?” as the game list was revealed for Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection. Now, that day has finally arrived.
Key Features
- A Playable History: Includes four classic Bubsy games with multiple regional versions.
- Modern Enhancements: All games feature enhanced resolution and framerate, save states, and a rewind function.
- A Treasure Trove of Artifacts: Includes scans of art, manuals, ads, and more from the Bubsy archives.
- New Video Interviews: Delve into the development history of gaming’s most infamous bobcat.
- Helmed by a Bubsy Expert: Curated by the Bubsy World Heavyweight Champion, Audi Sorlie.
The age-old debate is ready to be settled, or perhaps just reignited for a new generation. If you’re a retro fan, a gaming historian, or just morbidly curious, Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection is ready for you on the Xbox Store right now. You’ll be able to play on Xbox Series X|S.
Alternatively, head to the stores for PlayStation, Nintendo Switch or PC.
Our full review is on the way!
Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection Description
Is Bubsy a celebrated icon from the mascot wars of the early 90s or a platforming punchline? The team at Limited Run Games has built a new collection to find the answer. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection explores the franchise’s troubled history and enduring popularity.
