Neogeo Pocket Color Selection Vol.1

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"Neogeo Pocket Color Selection vol.1: Steam Edition" is a collection of 10 classic handheld games from SNK, now available on Steam. This includes popular titles like Samurai Shodown! 2, King of Fighters R-2, and Metal Slug 1st Mission. The collection also offers 3D model viewing, monochrome display for authentic handheld experience, and local co-op play for certain games.

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Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

The collection features original unaltered ROMs of 10 excellent games for the Neo Geo Pocket Color, providing a nostalgic experience for fans.
Includes a nice mixture of game types, such as action, RPG, and sports, with standout titles like Metal Slug and a golf simulator that is praised for its accuracy.
The front-end interface is user-friendly, offering features like 3D models of game boxes, high-quality manuals, and the ability to play games in both color and black and white modes.

The emulation has significant issues, including problematic save and rewind features that can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
There are no options for borderless windowed or full-screen modes, which can detract from the overall experience.
Some games in the collection feel underwhelming compared to other titles, particularly the fighting games, which do not match the quality of other SNK releases.

gameplay
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Players have expressed concerns about accidentally triggering emulation features like save, rewind, or reset buttons during gameplay, which can disrupt the gaming experience.
story
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The story aspect of the game is noted for exceeding expectations, with players initially drawn in by the Metal Slug 1st and 2nd missions but discovering a richer narrative experience than anticipated.