Retro Replay Review

Gameplay

The first thing that works in Raving Rabbids Party Collection is its lack of mystery. You are not buying one small extra; you are getting three separately titled Wii games from the same series in a single compilation. That makes the opening hour easy to approach: start with Rayman: Raving Rabbids and let the collection introduce itself in the order its names suggest.

The real pull is breadth. A single game can leave you wondering whether you chose the right Rabbids entry, while this package gives you the original, its numbered follow-up, and Rayman: Raving Rabbids TV Party. That is a more satisfying proposition for anyone who wants a longer visit with the series than a one-and-done purchase.

There is practical value in playing through the set in sequence. Move from Rayman: Raving Rabbids to Rayman: Raving Rabbids 2, then save TV Party for last; the order gives the bundle a natural shape instead of turning it into three random choices on a shelf. If the third game is the one that has your attention, its Raving Rabbids TV Party page is worth a look alongside the full collection.

Graphics

This is a compilation of three Wii games rather than one newly unified game, so the imagery changes with the title you select. The common visual thread is the Rabbids and Rayman branding that runs through the names, while each included game stands as its own Wii release.

Story

Story is not the main reason to pick up this package. Its through-line is the series itself: Rayman: Raving Rabbids leads into Rayman: Raving Rabbids 2, with Rayman: Raving Rabbids TV Party completing the set.

That makes the collection easier to enjoy as a progression of games than as one long narrative. Begin at the first title and the names alone provide a clean sense of movement through the series.

The Rabbids connection is what holds the box together. You are getting a focused slice of that series on Wii, not an unrelated assortment of games padded out to fill a compilation.

Overall Experience

Raving Rabbids Party Collection is a sensible, generous package for the right kind of Wii owner. Three related games give it more staying power than a single entry, and the included sequence makes it easy to decide where to begin.

Its biggest strength is also its most important buying condition: this is a Rabbids-series purchase. If that sounds like your kind of shelf-filling bundle, the original game, its sequel, and TV Party make a tidy set.

I would recommend it most readily to someone building a Wii library or returning to the Rabbids games and wanting the series gathered in one place. It does not need to reinvent its premise to justify itself; three named entries in one collection are a solid reason to give it a chance.

Retro Replay Score

7/10