Wish this Set June 2026 - RetroAchievements/RANews GitHub Wiki

Wish This Set is a showcase for our passionate community members to write about the games they love that aren't yet represented on the site. Is there a game you'd like to see receive an achievement set? Let us know by sending a private message to {% rauserpic RANews %}. We encourage you to explain what makes the game so special to you, and you may be featured in a future issue of RANews!

Game	Console	Genre
Santa Claus is Comin' to Town	Nintendo DS	Minigames

• Write-up by: {% rauserpic Whynot15 %}

While it has somewhat fallen off, video game tie-ins with popular movies and shows were all the rage for decades, especially in the mid/late 2000s. But what if I told you a beloved stop-motion Christmas special received a tie-in sequel on the Nintendo DS (and Wii!) more than 30 years later?

Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town lets you play an exact retelling of the source material, along with two sequel stories. The first sequel involves Santa and his friend Winter (Warlock) creating a perfect Christmas Winter, while the other involves Santa and the postman (and Fred Astaire caricature) Special Delivery Kluger delivering toys to children and having to deal with notable curmudgeon Burgermeister Meisterburger and his efforts to stop toys from getting to his city of Sombertown.

The gameplay consists of a variety of minigames, such as tracking down missing letters in a maze, 2D platforming as Santa traversing through town, catching rabbits, memory matching, and more. None of the games are terribly challenging, but there is a surprising bit of variety shown.

Cutscenes break up the minigames visual novel-style. While the DS version does not have voice acting, the dialogue of the first story uses the same script as the Christmas special - a cute touch. The sequel stories are short, but the writing stays surprisingly true to the characters. All in all they are fairly enjoyable bite-sized tales that expand on the special in little ways.

This may not seem like the most exciting game to request a set, but Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town and the other Rankin/Bass (often Christmas-themed) specials hold a special place in my heart. The holiday season doesn’t seem quite right without at least a few rewatches. I really enjoyed the new stories as well - while nothing groundbreaking, it’s a cute little addition to expand on the holiday classic. The game may be short, but it has a decent bit of variety in minigames that could lend themselves well to challenges from a creative dev. I’d love to see someone add some Christmas and holiday cheer with a fun set for this game!

Game	Console	Genre
~Homebrew~ Sonic Epoch Advance	Game Boy Advance	2D Platforming, Run & Gun

• Write-up by: {% rauserpic Igrek666 %}

I don't usually talk about fan games or games that emphasize being set in some unusual environment. This is the case here. The game is based on the "Adaptation of the Animated Series: Sonic SATaM," which tells the story of a certain organization fighting against the dictator Dr. Robotnik. The game's design, physics, and graphics are not bad, and it's made with interest and some effort. I'd like to see an achievement set for this adventure, because the game is genuinely interesting. It is a unique gaming experience!

Game	Console	Genre
Sengoku Basara 2: Heroes	Wii	Hack & Slash

• Write-up by: {% rauserpic EEez %}

I’m usually not a fan of hack & slash games, but Sengoku Basara changed my mind. It manages to balance chaotic action with genuine strategy.

Samurai Heroes is the gold standard for me, especially with the added challenge of hunting for achievements. I’ve been playing the available sets nonstop lately! It’s great to see this series getting some love; even if it's a bit niche, the progression system—conquering territories and upgrading weapons—is incredibly addictive. The way the story connects across the games makes the whole experience feel meaningful.

Each character has their own story, and each time you finish a story, you go for another one, looking forward to understanding everything. It’s pure fun, I love it.

Game	Console	Genre
London Racer	PlayStation	Arcade Racing

• Write-up by: {% rauserpic cbrx %}

Ah, London Racer for the PlayStation 1. An arcade racing game title that probably doesn't mean much to anyone, and honestly? Rightfully so. The game is not particularly good nor memorable. So why would I take my time to send in a "Wish This Set" for this particular entry, when this forgotten bargain bin title has been mostly forgotten by time, except for the measly 2 requests it currently has? Nostalgia.

Davilex Games essentially made unique versions of this game tailored to whichever region they released this game in. For example, London Racer becomes Paris-Marseille Racing in France, or it turns into Autobahn Raser II in Germany, and that is the version I had the honor of playing when I was younger.

London Racer features only 6 different vehicles on 8 different London-themed tracks, including racing on the M25, Oxford, and, of course, London. The game also features a pretty simple upgrade mechanic. You win money by doing well in races, and can then choose to buy a new, better car or to upgrade its stats. It also features a rudimentary damage system, which makes you lose money. Basic push and pull, really. No worries though, as earning money is quite easy in this game.

I think it's possible to create a simple set that would cover the entire game. Additionally, some fun challenges could be things like avoiding certain damage thresholds, using specific cars, or forcing limits on the players with regard to upgrades. Some time trials would round the set out nicely. Maybe even after all that, it would still be a really lame game that most people would ignore. Perhaps I am just nostalgic for a mediocre-at-best racer that I played in my childhood. Nothing wrong with that either, I suppose, because that's the magic (or lack thereof) of London Racer.

Game	Console	Genre
Colin McRae Rally 2.0	Game Boy Advance	Racing Simulation

• Write-up by: {% rauserpic AmirGaris %}

First of all, we already have a set for the PlayStation version, but I'm more interested in the GBA version. The thing about this game is that the game is in 3D, which is already an impressive feat for the GBA to render those graphics, and even with that, the game runs quite smoothly I would say, with beefy content as well. I used to play the PlayStation version when I was young, and back then I thought that was one of the best rally games that I'd played. It wasn’t until several years later that I found out there's a GBA version out there in the wild. I just wanted to try it at some point, and maybe we can have a set in RA in the future.

Game	Console	Genre
Arkanoid	MSX	Brick Breakers

• Write-up by: {% rauserpic dumbFKNidiot %}

My exposure to breakout-type games started with Arkanoid on NES. In its console release era, I was not very skilled at it. I am only a bit more skilled at it 30+ years later. I learned recently that the NES port in North America is notably more difficult than the European release. I am, however, too lazy to verify for myself. Instead, I would like to try the MSX port with achievements ready to unlock. That’s my wish, and in the spirit of The Unwanted, this game had only one request at the time of writing, so I added my own request to the mix.

Game	Console	Genre
Yu Yu Hakusho: Horobishimono no Gyakushuu	Game Gear	Beat ‘em Up

• Write-up by: {% rauserpic Frenchy70 %}

What looks to be a fairly standard licensed beat ‘em up on the surface turns out to have some unique mechanics once you start playing it. It features a Mega Man style stage select where you can pick any of the first 4 stages to play on easy, while picking hard forces you to play all the stages in their set order. The boss fights are turn-based Punch-Out style fights. On defense, you need to dodge telegraphed energy blasts and punches, whereas on offense, you need to time your crosshairs to appear over the enemy to damage the boss. You can select from each of the four main characters that all use their fighting styles to have unique attacks in the movesets. If your current character loses all their health, you can steal health from your other characters to get back in the fight and continue where you died, even on boss stages.There’s also some strategy on character usage, as you can only use one character per stage. The game also has limited continues, but an average playthrough only takes around an hour, so it’s not too punishing if you run out.

The story and premise are original to this game, but all the sprite work on special movies, character win screens, enemies/characters/bosses, and levels are extremely good for being on the Game Gear. Overall, it’s a fun curiosity that fans of the show will get a kick out of, and could make for a good set, as the mechanics here I haven’t seen in any other Game Gear game to my knowledge.

Game	Console	Genre
~Prototype~ Gex Jr.	PlayStation	3D Platforming, Collect-a-thon

• Write-up by: {% rauserpic Notdog1996 %}

Did you know Gex had a son, and at one point he was supposed to get his own game? A small prototype was found in 2022 where Gex Jr. explores a small level full of levitating TVs, a giant remote, and floating soda cans. If you ever thought Gex was missing some kids’ TV references, Gex Jr. has you covered because – yes – it has voice acting. Admittedly, there is not much to explore, but it is fun to imagine what a full game may have looked like.

Game	Console	Genre
Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires	PlayStation 2	Hack & Slash

• Write-up by: {% rauserpic Fortuna332 %}

With the recent release of Samurai Warriors 3, and Samurai Warriors 2: Xtreme Legends currently in development, every mainline Musou game on a supported system now has some sort of representation on RetroAchievements! That leaves several spinoff entries, the most prolific of which by far being the Empires subseries. And what better place to start than where it all began?

These games maintain the basic 1vs1000 concept that the main games so heavily revolve around. It doesn't take center stage, however, as the usual gameplay we're all familiar with works in tandem with a strategy side somewhat inspired by the Nobunaga's Ambition series, also by Koei. You'll take control of a territory, hire and improve your own officers, designate tasks to them, and work with the ultimate goal of conquering the country. Along the way you can conquer to your heart's content, ally with other nations, and if things go just right, you might even get exclusive cutscenes referencing real historical battles.

In addition to the regular scenarios the game will present you with, like playing as historical rulers, a huge part of the Empires series is the player's own custom characters. Make your own avatar, pick what weapons they'll use, and start a campaign ruling over any bit of land you want! You can turn into a total tyrant, or you can be nice to people, or a little bit of both.

As a personal anecdote, I remember finding this game in my uncle's collection and trying to play it for myself. I really enjoyed the character creation, but unfortunately I was a bit too young to really understand how to play the game. I kept conquering the nearest territories without paying attention to my money, troop strength, or anything like that. In only a few battles I was in hot water - enemies had way more soldiers than I could possibly deal with, and they'd take all the bases while I was struggling to take even one.

I'd love to give the game a revisit, now that I actually have a functioning brain, and I think a set for this classic would be exactly what the doctor ordered! If you're still not convinced, go watch some gameplay, maybe give the game a shot for yourself. And if you are? Well then, Wish This Set! That's what we're here for!

Thanks for reading!

Game	Console	Genre
~Homebrew~ C.H.E.A.T.	Atari 2600	Action

• Write-up by: {% rauserpic Bendyhuman %}

Homestar Runner is a difficult concept to explain to the uninitiated. It was a website that thrived throughout the early 2000s, updated weekly with new cartoons starring its original cast of wacky characters. The website ran entirely in Flash, often experimenting with the unique styles of presentation and interactivity that the medium offered. The humor struck a bizarre tone that surely influenced my own taste in comedy growing up. The animations were high quality for the time, and it really was a passion project by two incredibly talented brothers, never featuring any sort of advertisements or monetization aside from a small merch store.

One cartoon featured an Easter egg displaying a parody of the title screen for E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, but with E.T. replaced by a character known as The Cheat. In the context of the website it's no more than a quick one-off joke, but an incredibly dedicated fan actually ran with that concept and made a full Atari 2600 game expanding on the premise. It's not a romhack of E.T., but more of an homage, sprinkling in its own gameplay twists, as well as fitting in a few references that Homestar Runner fans will enjoy. Atari homebrews are always fascinating to me, so I would love to see this game properly recognized with achievements.