With Christmas closing in on us fast, choosing the best gift can be a chore, especially for lifelong "Power Rangers" fans. You can never go wrong with toys and collectibles, but this year, there is one clear frontrunner.
Thanks to the recent resurgence of classic side-scrolling beat 'em ups, "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind" has become the must-have holiday game. It just got a major discount, making it an even more attractive last-minute Christmas pick.
'Rita's Rewind' Tours You to 'Power Rangers' Nostalgic Train
If you're a fan of co-op games, "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind" is a no-brainer pick. You can play it online if you want to play with newer people. It can cater to up to six players.
The instant the on-screen action begins, the pixel art will make players go back to the golden era of arcade beat 'em ups, being able to play as the original five Rangers.
For those avid fans, the inclusion of unlocking the Green Ranger takes this nostalgia and excitement one step further. It's a trip down memory lane for die-hard gamers.
Classic Beat 'em Up Action With a Modern Twist
What really makes "Rita's Rewind tick" is the constant changing up of game styles. The action isn't forced into one particular style for long, if at all.
One minute, players are fighting through traditional side-scrolling brawler stages, the next they're piloting the Dinozords through shooter sequences reminiscent of an arcade cabinet. It gets even more intense with first-person battles in the Megazord, touting cinematic boss battles against several monsters that appear in the show.
This game is keeping things fresh for gameplay while never forgetting its franchise roots. Anyone who has spent their childhood and grown up in an arcade playing such classical games as "Robot Alchemic Drive" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time" will instantly recognize the fast-paced combat, teamwork-focused mechanics, and screen-filling chaos defining those legendary titles.
"Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind" is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and Steam, making it the easiest gift no matter which console.
Time-Bending Tale Sure to be a Hit with Fans
The storyline is even more worth mentioning, per ComicBook. This time, the Rangers meet Robo-Rita, a robotic version of their perennial enemy. She opens the portal in time to combine her efforts with her younger self, Rita Repulsa, in a real brazen attempt at erasing the Power Rangers from history, even before it happened.
Familiar villains also return as timelines collide. The story cleverly remixes some of the more iconic moments from across the Mighty Morphin timeline, providing plenty of callbacks for fans without feeling too stale.
