Hold onto those nostalgic hats! A glorious seven-game treasure chest of pixelated madness has just been unveiled, bringing Ren & Stimpy back to the consoles in all their retro glory.
What’s in the Box?
Introducing the Ren & Stimpy: Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy Collection! Scheduled for launch on Switch, PS4, and PC, this delightful compilation is confirmed to tickle the fancies of both old-school gamers and those who think nostalgia is just a fancy word for “not having anything better to play.”
So, what exactly can be found in this buffet of eccentricity? Here’s the glorious lineup:
- The Ren and Stimpy Show: Space Cadet Adventures (Game Boy)
- The Ren and Stimpy Show: Veediots! (SNES)
- The Ren and Stimpy Show: Veediots! (Game Boy)
- The Ren and Stimpy Show: Buckeroo$! (NES)
- The Ren and Stimpy Show: Buckeroo$! (SNES)
- The Ren and Stimpy Show: Time Warp (SNES)
- The Ren and Stimpy Show: Fire Dogs (SNES)
Where Are the Classics?
Now, before any fans start shaking their heads disapprovingly, it should be noted that the compilation seems to primarily focus on good ol’ Nintendo, leaving out some treasured oddities like Quest for the Shaven Yak (which sounds like a wild Saturday evening for some) and Stimpy’s Invention, widely recognized as the crown jewel of Ren & Stimpy games. Alas, one can only wonder if those lost titles are off somewhere plotting their own dramatic comeback.
Modern Features for the Modern Furry
This collection is not just a dust-collecting trip down memory lane. It’s packed with modern perks like rewind options, quick saves, and other various emulation features that could make your grandma’s old VHS player weep with jealousy. Additionally, a music player and a museum featuring dazzling artwork literally scream, “Come gaze upon our cartoon history!”
Grab Your Editions!
For those eager to snag this collection, pre-orders kick off on January 30 and continue until March 1. Choices galore await! The standard edition will set the wallets back by $34.99, which is practically a steal for the dose of chaos within.
But for the collectors out there, a $69.99 Classic Edition will be available, complete with a fancy box designed like a VHS tape. Ah, the memories! And the nostalgic feels! It also promises a steel case, which is just a fancy way of saying it’s tougher than the average cardboard box.
The crown jewel, however, comes in the form of a $109.00 Collector’s Edition. It offers all the goodies from the Classic Edition plus a poster, a mini cartridge replica collection, five trading cards, a CD soundtrack (because who wouldn’t want to jam out to Ren & Stimpy tunes?), an acrylic standee diorama, and six crazy caps—yes, the kind that will remind one of simpler times when Pogs ruled the Earth.
A Blast from the Past
Even if it’s been years since Ren & Stimpy graced consoles with their charmingly chaotic antics, these lovable misfits are still finding ways to make cameo appearances in games like Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3 and Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2. Who knew that two seemingly dysfunctional pals could have such staying power?
