If there’s one thing the Switch doesn’t have a lack of, it’s old-school platformers, whether of the 2D or 3D variety. Granted, they aren’t nearly as dominant as they once were overall (with so much variety anymore almost nothing is, at least for long), but if you enjoy platforming action you can generally find your fix somewhere out there. Now, where things can get a little more complicated is where more retro-styled titles come into the picture, perhaps not being from a system like the N64, but being created to emulate that same general style, both in terms of play and visuals. This 3D platformer collection may be lacking in beauty and polish, but it does at least deliver on a few varied visions of play that some people may still enjoy.

Starting with the most primitive of the offerings there’s Regina & Mac, which does manage to have a number of qualities of classic 3D mascot platformers, but absolutely got hit with the ugly stick a few too many times. In terms of play, it does at least offer up some variety though, and while the level designs may not all be winners, it at least has a vintage feel for some games from that early 3D era. Moving on to Macbat 64, you have a slightly different take on play as you’ll instead generally be flapping your way around instead of running, and that does open the door to a different style of play and some distinctive puzzles. Again, the overall design tends to lean towards being simplistic, but I can see where some people could enjoy the return to basics. Stepping in a different direction you have both Toree 2 and Toree 3D, which are variations on a theme, but rather than being more exploration-oriented they’re all about more intense platforming with an emphasis on speed. Again, neither is necessarily much of a looker, but these two do make for a nice contrast from the other two.

By no means are these the best platformers out there, and there’s no question that only more retro-minded gamers will likely be interested in them. That said, they do seem to meet their modest goals for what they bring to the table, and are at least mildly different from one another, which adds some variety. When you then throw in an unlockable surprise fifth game, if you have the patience to get it, this budget-minded package may not be a stunner, but it at least has value for those who are looking for more nostalgic gaming.