Sega Genesis Collection Reviews

• Sega Genesis games!!!!!! Come on come all!!!!!!!!!

  
  By A26Q9A006Q91RH on 2007-01-03
  Okay sorry about the cheesy carnival introduction, but this is simply one of the best compilations I have seen for the PSP. The PSP's strong points have gaven us some awesome complilations (Namco Battle Museum, Capcom collection), and it just got better. Now, here's the thing.
  
  YOu could again, like most of the sheep, buy this for the PS2 console and write of this one, but seriously, do you really want to play old games on a big screen TV? IS it really a treat to here the crappy Columns music blasted everywhere from a home theater sound system? Yeah, the truth is, old games are just so much better on the go, on a slaw system. Okay, if you don't have a PSP, don't run out and get it just for this, but seriously, though, get this instead of the console versions. IT just seems better. Save your HDTV's screen life for Gears OF war or Motorstorm instead of ancient games. Oh and by the way, I can't imagine how grainy the old games will look on a huge TV. That is all.
  
  Now for the game itself. THis truely is more than just a game collection. THe menus are stylish full of great music and cool effects and are easy to use, and fell really slick. Each game has box art, tips, and a museum about the game. You get 28 games that can be customized quite a bit, but are exactly like they were when they first came out. Like for example, each game starts out with the old Sega intro, so basically, right when you start the game, the game feels like you just hooked the original Genesis collection to your PSP. Sonic even has the pause effect it had on the Genesis. The games itself are pretty self explainitory, and you get Golden Axe, the Sonicx games, 3 Phantasy Star games, Columns, and other great games, but you also get some classics some people never got, such as the underrated Super Thunder Blade.
  
  To top it off, you also get some very great extras. YOu have some interesting interviews, a cheat sheet, some interesting arcade games (that probally only took up 60 KB), and some trailers for new games like Virtua Fighter 5 and Phantasy Star Universe. It's prety cool stuff, but you have to unlock it, so if you really are a Sega nerd or like to cheat, your gonna have to play it to win it.
  
  And best of all, the game loads fast. The port when very smoothyl, so you odn't need to worry about wonky controls (the controls are great, and using the analog stick to play Sonic is very good) and load times (they are very fast). So basically, this is better than the console version, plus, who can deny great Genesis games on the road. Sure beats any cellphone game.
  
  This is a no-brainer. If you liked the games from The Genesis, than this will be a game you need to pick up. Add this to your PSP collection, and Happy new Year as well. Can't believe I am already in my 20's. But that's life. Peace out.
  
  

• 33 Sega games in the palm of your hand!!!

  
  By A1C139F5C7Y38P on 2008-06-04
  While video game technology continues to grow, it's important to remember our roots - and this collection of 4th generation Genesis games is a great way to relive that past glory.
  
  The following are included in this compilation:
  
  Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle - This is a cute game in a Mario-like setting. The gameplay has intermissions of Janken (Rock, Paper, Scissors).
  
  Altered Beast - In this side scroller fighting game, you take the role of a centurion brought back from the dead, with mystical powers at your disposal.
  
  Bonanza Bros. Similar to the Atari 2600 game Keystone Kapers; you take control of one of the Bonanza Brothers. Your goal is to steal items from various houses without getting caught.
  
  Columns - Akin to games like Tetris, this puzzle game is designed to match up gems vertically, diagonally, or horizontally.
  
  Comix Zone -You are Sketch Turner, a comic book artist who has to fight his way out of a comic strip he created.
  
  Decap Attack - This has similar gameplay to Sonic the Hedgehog, except you play as a decapitated mummy called Chuck D. Head.
  
  Ecco the Dolphin / Ecco: The Tides of Time / Ecco Jr. - This is a side-scroller trilogy where you get to control a dolphin named Ecco to rescue members of his pod, travel through space & time, or relive your roots as a young dolphin.
  
  Flicky - It's your duty as Flicky the bird to rescue lost chicks from housecats and a mischievous iguana.
  
  Gain Ground - An interesting game where you choose from 3 characters with different weapons & abilities...the goal for each stage? Kill or be killed.
  
  Golden Axe / Golden Axe II / Golden Axe III -This side-scrolling, hack `n' slash trilogy pits the characters of an elf, a barbarian, or an Amazon against the murderous Death Adder, the Dark Guild, and various other enemies with swords and sorcery.
  
  Kid Chameleon - Similar to the plot of TRON, it's up to you to defeat every level of a video game nightmare with masks to power up your character in unique ways.
  
  Phantasy Star II / Phantasy Star III / Phantasy Star IV - This is an epic role-playing game series. You can play Algol Star System, or play part III with multiple endings, or store attack sequences in part IV.
  
  Ristar - The game that inspired Sonic the Hedgehog, your character is in a side scroller setting, using stretching arms & hands to move and combat foes.
  
  Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi - A platform game with a dog as your sidekick and ninjitsu as your weapons.
  
  Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master - Advanced ninjitsu, new enemies, and varied gameplay make Shinobi III an excellent entry in this collection.
  
  Sonic The Hedgehog / Sonic The Hedgehog 2- The series debut of that ring collecting Hedgehog, starring Dr. Robotnik, and his sidekick Tails!
  
  Super Thunder Blade - A helicopter attack game with missiles, guns, and more enemies than you know what to do with!
  
  Sword of Vermilion - An RPG with different views and menus to spice up the gameplay.
  
  Vectorman / Vectorman 2 - This side scrolling game series allows you to control an Orbot to restore peace to the planet earth.
  
  Virtua Fighter 2- The game which changed the face of 3D fighting games for all time.
  
  There are 5 more unlockable games, which are unique to the PSP version:
  
  Astro Blaster - Unlocked by completing Comix Zone Episode 1.
  Congo Bongo - Unlocked by finding a Chaos Emerald in Sonic the Hedgehog.
  Eliminator - Unlocked by beating the 2nd stage of Altered Beast.
  Space Fury -Unlocked by finding the first hidden area in Ristar.
  Super Zaxxon - Unlocked by trying every game, including bonus games.
  
  + Pros:
  
  + Great game selections
  + Ability to choose button layouts
  + Savable progress within every game
  + 2 player capability with WAN connection
  
  - Cons:
  
  - Some of the cheat codes don't work
  
  If you only want one compilation disc for your PSP, The Sega Genesis Collection is all you'll ever need. I highly recommend this one.
  
  
  
  

• one of the best compilations you'll ever find.

  
  By A2OR09N5HH20PY on 2008-09-08
  This collection has it all. Platformers, Brawlers, RPGs, Fighting, top down shooters, and some fantastic arcade games you probably never heard of.
  
  Sonic the Hedgehog
  Sonic the Hedgehog 2 - what can be said? its the signature sega franchise, and still a blast to play today.
  
  Super Thunder Blade - early attempt at 3d in the vein of star fox
  
  Sword of Vermilion - classic rpg goodness
  
  VectorMan 1 and 2 - a great platformer/shooter
  
  Alex Kidd - a surprisingly tough platformer
  
  Altered Beast - a brawler where you take the forms of animals
  
  Ecco + Tides of Time and Jr - great platformer/adventure series
  
  Flicky - a fun little arcade game in the vein of Joust
  
  Gain Ground - top down shooter action with rpg elements
  
  Golden Axe 1, 2, and 3 - one of the best brawler series of the 16-bit era
  
  Kid Cameleon - a great platformer with tons of different powers/costumes
  
  Phantasy Star 2, 3, and 4 - great rpg series spanning thousands of years
  
  Ristar - a unige action/platformer
  
  Shadow Dancer- a punishing prequel to Shinobi
  
  Shinobi III- great action/platformer. the best in the series
  
  Virtua Fighter 2- its the genesis version, not the arcade. decent but nothing compared to the arcade version.
  
  Bonus Games: Astro Blaster, Congo Bongo, Eliminator, Space Fury, and Super Zaxxon. ive only unlocked congo bongo and space fury so far. the first one is like an isometric Donkey Kong, and the other is like a much more colorful asteroids.
  
  other extras include original trailers for certain games as well as developer interviews. overall its one of the best deals on the PSP. any fan of retro games/nostalgia needs to pick this one up immediately.
  
  

• The Classics!

  
  By A22X96V6K788F8 on 2007-01-16
  Absolutely LOVE this game! I am old school and use to have a Sega Genesis back in the day. This game also has a lot of interviews, other games, etc to unlock by playing certain games, etc. One of them is a Sega Cheat sheet with all kinds of cool codes to use. Definitely recommend this to anyone who loves classic video games!
  
  

• What a Bargain!

  
  By A14BVX5T21ZSTO on 2007-06-02
  This is a great walk down memory lane. I played almost every one of these games on the Genesis. I can't believe it's been so many years. These games are still fun. I bought it for the PSP because I think I'll like taking them wherever I go. I wish the PSP had more and better games, because the hardware is great. Thanks Sega! Will there be a Sega Collection 2, with more classics? Thanks Amazon for getting this product here 4 days before you said you would!
  
  
• Great Bang For the Buck
  By A8C4JMFD9LCJ on 2007-06-28
  Really great value, I was expecting a couple of games maybe 5 or so but you get 28!!!! Great bundle of classics all in one game. I was however disappointed as I am a fan of the genesis that certain titles like the disney games (Aladdin, Lion King were not included) ,Sonic 3, Mortal Kombat series, earth worm gym, any of the ea sports games , but overall Im happy with what they have included, also a bunch of games ive never seen are included with bonus features with the creators and museum description of each game.
  
  My favorite titles on this game are
  Sonic 1, 2
  Ecco 1 , Ecco 2 tides of time
  virtua fighter
  shinobi I and II
  ristar
  comix zone
  the golden axe series
  and last but not least Vector man !!!!!
  
  there are many other titles but these are the ones I really enjoyed. Buy this collection!!
  
  
• A Trip Down Memory Lane
  By A3SGJAETX7R9OC on 2007-05-17
  For todays's generation these games will seem old and grainy but, hopefully the true video game players out there that are not totally all about the most polygons and largest hard drive space availible will try this collection of some of the best games of the past generation. Hope fully if Sega puts out another collection the Streets of Rage series will grace it. Overall most of these games are OK but some aren't. In my opinion the best games for my taste were Shinobi 3, Shadow Dancer, Altered Beast, Golden Axe 1&2, Sonic 1&2 and Ristar. The rest seem like filler but, I am again only using MY opinion. At best you are getting 20 plus games for less than 20 bucks some enjoy it. I hope that my review helped since it was my first. Happy Gaming!
  
  
• Great Compilation!
  By A2JJG3981F0O8K on 2007-08-27
  This is great to have in your collection, especially if you are a genesis fan and you upgraded your firmware and can't use homebrew emulators :( The Sonic, Ecco, Golden Axe, and Phantasy Star series alone make this worth the buy. There are also great games I am discovering for the first time, such as comix zone and gain ground. Hours of fun!
  
  
• A Trip into the Past
  By ALZSYFMIZ31R on 2007-08-30
  The SEGA Genesis was a hit cosole back in the 90's, and the releasing of this Genesis collection sheds some light on the past of SEGA's past gaming. For some, it is a trip down memory lane while for others, it is an exciting taste of gaming from the 90's. This collection was fun yet dissapointing. The including of several classic hits was the main enjoyment. The bad was the leaving out of several other classics. Streets of Rage, Toe Jam and Earl, Gunstar Heroes, etc. were all left out from what could've been a great compilation of SEGA Genesis games. Luckily, I got this game at K Mart for $15. Although this product may have dissapointed fans, it is forgiven for including SEGA's best. I still would recommend this game and enjoy playing the great games which repay for the absence of many other classic titles.
  
  
• Great collection of games
  By A3ANNIRMIGPFKP on 2007-09-16
  I would say this is a must-have for PSP owners, especially those who like classic video games. This contains 28 games, including Sonic the Hedgehog 1 & 2, Columns, VectorMan 1 & 2, Virtua Fighter 2, and more.
  
  This collection also allows multi-player via the PSP's wireless networking option. The original (non-widescreen) video of the video games is kept, and there is an option to use the original video size, fit the video on the screen keeping the aspect ratio, or to stretch the video to fit the entire PSP screen (I think a widescreen version would have been nice for some games like Sonic the Hedgehog, but that's no big deal). Also, the menus are good.
  
  This game seems to sell for $19.99 in stores near me that carry it. When you get 28 great games for that price, this collection is an excellent value.
  
  

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