Gobliiins Collection is out now on PS5, arriving very soon after its announcement. The package gathers the first five Gobliiins games in one place, which makes it a broad retro release for players who like their old adventures served with plenty of context and extras.
For many PlayStation owners, the name may be new. Gobliiins had not previously come to PlayStation, or to other consoles, so this collection is also the series' first real step into that side of gaming history. Its roots are much older, though: the point-and-click adventure series began back in 1991.
The series has a slightly unusual timeline. While Gobliiins is best remembered as a classic-era adventure name, its most recent entry arrived only a few years ago. That gives this PS5 release a wider spread than a simple nostalgia bundle, covering both early computer-adventure history and a later return.
The original three games are remembered for their comic tone and small, charming adventures. The fourth game has a more mixed place in the series story. It launched in 2009, 16 years after the third game, and its reception was more divided than the earlier entries.
Z-retro's view: this looks like a useful preservation-minded release for curious players and longtime fans alike. It may not be a household name on console, but bringing five games together on PS5 gives Gobliiins a cleaner chance to be discovered today.
