Jump to content

Sega Genesis Classics: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
→List of games: Sonic CD was never a part of this lineup.
No edit summary
 
(21 intermediate revisions by 17 users not shown)
Line 4: Line 4:
| image = 300px-Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Classics cover.jpg
| image = 300px-Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Classics cover.jpg
| caption = International release cover with dual title
| caption = International release cover with dual title
| developer = [[Sega]]<br>[[D3T Ltd]]
| developer = [[Sega]]<br>[[D3T]]
| publisher = Sega
| publisher = Sega
| platforms = [[Microsoft Windows]]<br>[[Linux]]<br>[[macOS]]<br>[[PlayStation 4]]<br>[[Xbox One]]<br>[[Nintendo Switch]]
| platforms = [[Windows]]<br>[[Linux]]<br>[[macOS]]<br>[[PlayStation 4]]<br>[[Xbox One]]<br>[[Nintendo Switch]]
| engine = [[Unity (game engine)|Unity]]
| engine = [[Unity (game engine)|Unity]]
| released = '''Microsoft Windows'''<br>June 1, 2010 <small>(Vol. 1)</small><br>September 13, 2010 <small>(Vol. 2)</small><br>October 26, 2010 <small>(Vol. 3)</small><br>January 26, 2011 <small>(Vol. 4)</small><br>May 2, 2012 <small>(Vol. 5)</small><br>'''Linux''', '''macOS''', '''PlayStation 4''', '''Xbox One'''<br>May 29, 2018<br>'''Nintendo Switch'''{{video game release|EU|December 6, 2018|NA|December 7, 2018}}
| released = '''Windows'''<br>June 1, 2010 <small>(Vol. 1)</small><br>September 13, 2010 <small>(Vol. 2)</small><br>October 26, 2010 <small>(Vol. 3)</small><br>January 26, 2011 <small>(Vol. 4)</small><br>May 2, 2012 <small>(Vol. 5)</small><br>'''Linux''', '''macOS''', '''PlayStation 4''', '''Xbox One'''<br>May 29, 2018<br>'''Nintendo Switch'''{{video game release|EU|December 6, 2018|NA|December 7, 2018}}
| genre = Various
| genre = Various
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
}}
}}


'''''Sega Genesis Classics''''' (released as '''''Sega Mega Drive Classics''''' in [[PAL region]]s){{efn|Also internationally known as '''''Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics'''''}} is a series of [[Product bundling|compilations]] featuring [[Sega Genesis]] [[video game]]s released for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Linux]], [[macOS]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[Xbox One]] and [[Nintendo Switch]]. The collections are split into "Volumes", with the first four receiving both physical and digital releases and the fifth volume only being digitally released.
'''''Sega Genesis Classics''''' (released as '''''Sega Mega Drive Classics''''' in [[PAL region]]s){{efn|Also internationally known as '''''Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics'''''}} is a series of [[Video game compilation|compilations]] featuring [[Sega Genesis]] [[video game]]s released for [[Windows]], [[Linux]], [[macOS]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[Xbox One]] and [[Nintendo Switch]]. The collections are split into "Volumes", with the first four receiving both physical and digital releases and the fifth volume only being digitally released.


==Background==
==Background==
Sega re-released the first four physically released volumes as the ''Sega Genesis Classic Collection: Gold Edition'' (''Sega Mega Drive Classics: Gold Edition'' in [[PAL region]]s), for Microsoft Windows. It is a four-disc set of the forty-six Sega Genesis games from the first four volumes. The collection has configuring keyboard support which provides a personalised gaming experience, a well as a multiplayer mode for a select number of titles. The collection also has save and load functionality that is included in all of the games that allows the player to pick up and play saved games at the exact point they left off.
Sega re-released the first four physically released volumes as the ''Sega Genesis Classic Collection: Gold Edition'' (''Sega Mega Drive Classics: Gold Edition'' in [[PAL region]]s), for Windows. It is a four-disc set of the forty-six Sega Genesis games from the first four volumes. The collection has configuring keyboard support which provides a personalised gaming experience, a well as a multiplayer mode for a select number of titles. The collection also has save and load functionality that is included in all of the games that allows the player to pick up and play saved games at the exact point they left off.


Sega released a free application on Steam on April 28, 2016, called the ''Sega Genesis Classics Hub'' (''Sega Mega Drive Classics Hub'' in [[PAL region]]s). The application presents a virtual hub, themed after what a bedroom of a Sega fanatic might be like, to play all of the released Sega Genesis games through it. The ''Hub'' includes Steam Workshop integration, supporting [[ROM hacking|ROM hacks]] for these games; within a day of its release, several previously developed ROM hacks were added by users to the ''Hub''{{'}}s Workshop.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-04-29-modders-are-already-having-fun-with-sega-mega-drive-classics-on-steam | title = Modders are already having fun with Sega Mega Drive classics on Steam | first = Wesley | last = Yin-Poole | date = April 29, 2016 | accessdate = May 3, 2016 | work = [[Eurogamer]] }}</ref> Any Sega Genesis games previously purchased on Steam, including collections, are automatically added to players' game libraries in the ''Hub''.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.polygon.com/2016/4/20/11475338/sega-genesis-games-mod-support-steam-workshop| title = Sega's adding official mod support for Sega Genesis games on Steam | first = Michael | last = McWhertor | date = April 20, 2016 | accessdate = April 20, 2016 | work = [[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] }}</ref> A few weeks following the release of the ''Hub'', Sega reported more than 350,000 new purchases of the various games supported by the new software.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/272850/Sega_mod_hub_launch_sparks_350000_in_classic_game_sales.php | title = Sega mod hub launch sparks 350,000 in classic game sales |work = [[Gamasutra]] |first = Chris | last= Kerr | date = May 17, 2016 | accessdate = May 17, 2016 }}</ref> The ''Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Classics'' compilation has sold 1,514,485 digital units on Steam, {{as of|2018|7|1|lc=y}}.<ref>{{cite news |title=The top 100 best selling Japanese games on Steam |url=https://www.ricedigital.co.uk/the-best-selling-japanese-games-on-steam/ |work=Rice Digital |date=July 9, 2018}}</ref>
Sega released a free application on Steam on April 28, 2016, called the ''Sega Genesis Classics Hub'' (''Sega Mega Drive Classics Hub'' in [[PAL region]]s). The application presents a virtual hub, themed after what a bedroom of a Sega fanatic might be like, to play all of the released Sega Genesis games through it. The ''Hub'' includes Steam Workshop integration, supporting [[ROM hacking|ROM hacks]] for these games; within a day of its release, several previously developed ROM hacks were added by users to the ''Hub''{{'}}s Workshop.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-04-29-modders-are-already-having-fun-with-sega-mega-drive-classics-on-steam | title = Modders are already having fun with Sega Mega Drive classics on Steam | first = Wesley | last = Yin-Poole | date = April 29, 2016 | accessdate = May 3, 2016 | work = [[Eurogamer]] }}</ref> Any Sega Genesis games previously purchased on Steam, including collections, are automatically added to players' game libraries in the ''Hub''.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.polygon.com/2016/4/20/11475338/sega-genesis-games-mod-support-steam-workshop| title = Sega's adding official mod support for Sega Genesis games on Steam | first = Michael | last = McWhertor | date = April 20, 2016 | accessdate = April 20, 2016 | work = [[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] }}</ref> A few weeks following the release of the ''Hub'', Sega reported more than 350,000 new purchases of the various games supported by the new software.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/272850/Sega_mod_hub_launch_sparks_350000_in_classic_game_sales.php | title = Sega mod hub launch sparks 350,000 in classic game sales |work = [[Gamasutra]] |first = Chris | last= Kerr | date = May 17, 2016 | accessdate = May 17, 2016 }}</ref> The ''Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Classics'' compilation has sold 1,514,485 digital units on Steam, {{as of|2018|7|1|lc=y}}.<ref>{{cite news |title=The top 100 best selling Japanese games on Steam |url=https://www.ricedigital.co.uk/the-best-selling-japanese-games-on-steam/ |work=Rice Digital |date=July 9, 2018}}</ref>
Line 22: Line 22:
Sega released a compilation of all of the games included in compilations listed below with some exceptions in an entry simply titled ''Sega Genesis Classics'' (''Sega Mega Drive Classics'' in [[PAL region]]s) for [[Linux]], [[macOS]], [[PlayStation 4]] and [[Xbox One]] on May 29, 2018. It uses the same interface as ''Sega Genesis Classics Hub'', but with added features such as achievements and rewinding in-game. These features were later added to the ''Sega Genesis Classics Hub''. Additionally, select games can be played in their Japanese versions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2018/03/14/sega-mega-drive-classics-collection-coming-xbox-ps4-pc-may-7386137/|title=Sega Mega Drive Classics collection coming to Xbox, PS4, and PC this May|date=March 14, 2018}}</ref> The compilation released on [[Nintendo Switch]] on December 6, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/10/sega_mega_drive_classics_hits_switch_on_6th_december_physical_and_digital_versions_on_the_way|title=Sega Mega Drive Classics Hits Switch On 6th December, Physical And Digital Versions On The Way|website=Nintendo Life|date=30 October 2018|accessdate=October 30, 2018}}</ref> The [[Steam (service)|Steam]] version of the collection used to exclude the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' and ''ToeJam & Earl'' games. The former could only be purchased as a part of ''Sonic''-related compilations, but are now included in the Steam collection. All games can be purchased separately, but the ''Sonic'' games are sold at higher prices.<ref name="SEGA MEGA DRIVE AND GENESIS CLASSICS">{{cite web |title=SEGA MEGA DRIVE AND GENESIS CLASSICS Bundle on Steam |url=https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/10143/SEGA_Mega_Drive_and_Genesis_Classics/ |access-date=20 October 2021}}</ref>
Sega released a compilation of all of the games included in compilations listed below with some exceptions in an entry simply titled ''Sega Genesis Classics'' (''Sega Mega Drive Classics'' in [[PAL region]]s) for [[Linux]], [[macOS]], [[PlayStation 4]] and [[Xbox One]] on May 29, 2018. It uses the same interface as ''Sega Genesis Classics Hub'', but with added features such as achievements and rewinding in-game. These features were later added to the ''Sega Genesis Classics Hub''. Additionally, select games can be played in their Japanese versions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2018/03/14/sega-mega-drive-classics-collection-coming-xbox-ps4-pc-may-7386137/|title=Sega Mega Drive Classics collection coming to Xbox, PS4, and PC this May|date=March 14, 2018}}</ref> The compilation released on [[Nintendo Switch]] on December 6, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/10/sega_mega_drive_classics_hits_switch_on_6th_december_physical_and_digital_versions_on_the_way|title=Sega Mega Drive Classics Hits Switch On 6th December, Physical And Digital Versions On The Way|website=Nintendo Life|date=30 October 2018|accessdate=October 30, 2018}}</ref> The [[Steam (service)|Steam]] version of the collection used to exclude the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' and ''ToeJam & Earl'' games. The former could only be purchased as a part of ''Sonic''-related compilations, but are now included in the Steam collection. All games can be purchased separately, but the ''Sonic'' games are sold at higher prices.<ref name="SEGA MEGA DRIVE AND GENESIS CLASSICS">{{cite web |title=SEGA MEGA DRIVE AND GENESIS CLASSICS Bundle on Steam |url=https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/10143/SEGA_Mega_Drive_and_Genesis_Classics/ |access-date=20 October 2021}}</ref>


On May 20, 2022, ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 video game)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles]]'' and ''[[Sonic CD]]'' were removed from individual and compilations sale on Steam, to be replaced by the ''[[Sonic Origins]]'' compilation which includes those titles.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-04-26 |title=Sega delisting standalone versions of Sonic 1, 2, 3, and CD ahead of Sonic Origins' arrival |language=en-gb |work=Eurogamer.net |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/sega-delisting-standalone-versions-of-sonic-1-2-3-and-cd-ahead-of-sonic-origins-arrival |access-date=2022-05-31}}</ref>
On May 20, 2022, ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 video game)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', and ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles]]'' were removed from individual and compilations sale on Steam, to be replaced by the ''[[Sonic Origins]]'' compilation which includes those titles, as well as ''[[Sonic CD]]'', which was also delisted.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-04-26 |title=Sega delisting standalone versions of Sonic 1, 2, 3, and CD ahead of Sonic Origins' arrival |language=en-gb |work=Eurogamer.net |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/sega-delisting-standalone-versions-of-sonic-1-2-3-and-cd-ahead-of-sonic-origins-arrival |access-date=2022-05-31}}</ref>

On November 6, 2024, it was announced the bundle contents and collection as a whole would be delisted digitally from all major platforms on December 6, 2024.


==List of games==
==List of games==
Line 34: Line 36:
! Vol. 4
! Vol. 4
! Vol. 5
! Vol. 5
! Gold
! Console
! Console
! Steam
! Steam
Line 43: Line 46:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
⚫
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 52: Line 56:
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}#
| {{Yes}}
⚫
| {{Yes}}{{efn-lr|name=region|Includes alternate region version. ''Alien Soldier'', ''Dynamite Headdy'', ''Ristar'', and ''Streets of Rage 2'' have Japanese versions. ''Streets of Rage 3'' includes European English & Japanese versions. ''Beyond Oasis'' includes the French, German, Spanish, and Japanese versions. ''Landstalker'' has French and German versions included.}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|-
|-
Line 61: Line 66:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
⚫
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 70: Line 76:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
⚫
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 79: Line 86:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}#
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}{{efn-lr|name=region}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|-
|-
Line 88: Line 96:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
⚫
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 97: Line 106:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
⚫
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 106: Line 116:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
⚫
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 115: Line 126:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
⚫
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 124: Line 136:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 133: Line 146:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 142: Line 156:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 149: Line 164:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
⚫
| {{Yes}}{{efn-lr|name=physical|Only available in the physical disc release.}}
⚫
| {{Yes}}†
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 160: Line 176:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}#
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}{{efn-lr|name=region}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|-
|-
Line 169: Line 186:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 178: Line 196:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 187: Line 206:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 192: Line 212:
| ''[[ESWAT: City Under Siege]]''
| ''[[ESWAT: City Under Siege]]''
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}†
| {{Yes}}{{efn-lr|name=physical}}
⚫
| {{Yes}}{{efn-lr|name=digital|Only available in the digital download release.}}
⚫
| {{Yes}}@
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 201: Line 222:
| ''[[Eternal Champions]]''
| ''[[Eternal Champions]]''
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}@
| {{Yes}}{{efn-lr|name=digital}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
Line 214: Line 236:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 223: Line 246:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 232: Line 256:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 241: Line 266:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 250: Line 276:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 255: Line 282:
| ''[[Golden Axe II]]''
| ''[[Golden Axe II]]''
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}†
| {{Yes}}{{efn-lr|name=physical}}
| {{Yes}}@
| {{Yes}}{{efn-lr|name=digital}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 268: Line 296:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 277: Line 306:
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 286: Line 316:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 295: Line 326:
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}#
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}{{efn-lr|name=region}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|-
|-
Line 304: Line 336:
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 313: Line 346:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 322: Line 356:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 331: Line 366:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 340: Line 376:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 349: Line 386:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}#
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}{{efn-lr|name=region}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|-
|-
| ''[[Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi]]''
| ''[[Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi]]''
| {{Yes}}@
| {{Yes}}{{efn-lr|name=digital}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
Line 361: Line 400:
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|-
|-
| ''[[Shining Force]]''
| ''[[Shining in the Darkness]]''
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
Line 367: Line 406:
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|-
|-
| ''[[Shining Force II]]''
| ''[[Shining Force]]''
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
Line 376: Line 416:
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|-
|-
| ''[[Shining in the Darkness]]''
| ''[[Shining Force II]]''
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
Line 385: Line 426:
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 394: Line 436:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|-
|-
| ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 video game)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''
| ''[[Sonic 3D Blast]]''
⚫
| {{Yes}}†
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}{{efn-lr|name=physical}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}*
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|-
|-
| ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''
| ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 video game)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''
| {{Yes}}{{efn-lr|name=physical}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
⚫
| {{Yes}}†
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}*
| {{Yes}}
⚫
| {{No}}{{efn-lr|name=sonic|Removed from sale on May 20, 2022. Replaced by ''[[Sonic Origins]]''.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.eurogamer.net/sega-delisting-standalone-versions-of-sonic-1-2-3-and-cd-ahead-of-sonic-origins-arrival | title=Sega delisting standalone versions of Sonic 1, 2, 3, and CD ahead of Sonic Origins' arrival | newspaper=Eurogamer.net | date=26 April 2022 }}</ref>}}
|-
|-
| ''[[Sonic Spinball]]''
| ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}{{efn-lr|name=physical}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
⚫
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}{{efn-lr|name=sonic}}
|-
|-
| ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]/[[Sonic & Knuckles]]''
| ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]/[[Sonic & Knuckles]]''
Line 430: Line 476:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}*
| {{No}}{{efn-lr|name=sonic}}
|-
|-
| ''[[Sonic 3D Blast]]''
| ''[[Sonic Spinball]]''
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
⚫
| {{Yes}}†
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 448: Line 496:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 457: Line 506:
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 466: Line 516:
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}#
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}{{efn-lr|name=region}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|-
|-
Line 475: Line 526:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}#
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}{{efn-lr|name=region}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|-
|-
Line 484: Line 536:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 493: Line 546:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 500: Line 554:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}†
| {{Yes}}{{efn-lr|name=physical}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 509: Line 564:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}†
| {{Yes}}{{efn-lr|name=physical}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 520: Line 576:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 529: Line 586:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
Line 538: Line 596:
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|-
|-
| ''[[Wonder Boy in Monster World]]''
| ''[[Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair]]''
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
⚫
| {{Yes}}{{efn-lr|name=Switch|Not available in Nintendo Switch version.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/genesis-classics-on-switch-is-the-perfect-way-to-play-o-1830710729|title=Genesis Classics On Switch Is The Perfect Way To Play Old Games|first=Jason|last=Schreier|website=Kotaku|date=28 November 2018 }}</ref>}}
⚫
| {{Yes}}^
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|-
|-
| ''[[Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair]]''
| ''[[Wonder Boy in Monster World]]''
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
Line 556: Line 617:
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}^
| {{Yes}}{{efn-lr|name=Switch}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|}
|}
{{notelist-lr}}
⚫
*<nowiki>†</nowiki>: Only available in the physical disc release.
⚫
*<nowiki>@</nowiki>: Only available in the digital download release.
⚫
*<nowiki>^</nowiki>: Not available in Nintendo Switch version.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/genesis-classics-on-switch-is-the-perfect-way-to-play-o-1830710729|title=Genesis Classics On Switch Is The Perfect Way To Play Old Games|first=Jason|last=Schreier|website=Kotaku|date=28 November 2018 }}</ref>
⚫
*<nowiki>#</nowiki>: Includes alternate region version. ''Alien Soldier'', ''Dynamite Headdy'', ''Ristar'', and ''Streets of Rage 2'' have Japanese versions. ''Streets of Rage 3'' includes European English & Japanese versions. ''Beyond Oasis'' includes the French, German, Spanish, and Japanese versions. ''Landstalker'' has French and German versions included.
⚫
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>: Removed from sale on May 20, 2022. Replaced by ''[[Sonic Origins]]''.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.eurogamer.net/sega-delisting-standalone-versions-of-sonic-1-2-3-and-cd-ahead-of-sonic-origins-arrival | title=Sega delisting standalone versions of Sonic 1, 2, 3, and CD ahead of Sonic Origins' arrival | newspaper=Eurogamer.net | date=26 April 2022 }}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
{{Video game reviews
| MC = (NS) 80/100<ref name="MCNS">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/sega-genesis-classics |title=Sega Genesis Classics for Switch Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=December 7, 2018}}</ref><br>(PS4) 75/100<ref name="MCPS4">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/sega-genesis-classics |title=Sega Genesis Classics for PlayStation 4 Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=May 29, 2018}}</ref><br>(XONE) 73/100<ref name="MCXONE">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/sega-genesis-classics |title=Sega Genesis Classics for Xbox One Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=May 29, 2018}}</ref>
| MC = (NS) 80/100<ref name="MCNS">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/sega-genesis-classics/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch |title=Sega Genesis Classics for Switch Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=December 7, 2018}}</ref><br>(PS4) 75/100<ref name="MCPS4">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/sega-genesis-classics/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4 |title=Sega Genesis Classics for PlayStation 4 Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=May 29, 2018}}</ref><br>(XONE) 73/100<ref name="MCXONE">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/sega-genesis-classics/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one |title=Sega Genesis Classics for Xbox One Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=May 29, 2018}}</ref>
| HCG = 4/5<ref>{{cite web |last=Shive |first=Chris |date=May 25, 2018 |url=https://hardcoregamer.com/2018/05/25/review-sega-genesis-classics/299894/ |title=Review: Sega Genesis Classics |publisher=Hardcore Gamer |accessdate=May 25, 2018}}</ref>
| HCG = 4/5<ref>{{cite web |last=Shive |first=Chris |date=May 25, 2018 |url=https://hardcoregamer.com/2018/05/25/review-sega-genesis-classics/299894/ |title=Review: Sega Genesis Classics |publisher=Hardcore Gamer |accessdate=May 25, 2018 |archive-date=December 25, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181225192207/https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2018/05/25/review-sega-genesis-classics/299894/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| NLife = {{Rating|8|10}}<ref>{{cite web |last=McFerran |first=Damien |date=November 28, 2018 |url=https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/sega_mega_drive_classics |title=SEGA Mega Drive Classics Review (Switch) |publisher=[[Nintendo Life]] |accessdate=November 28, 2018}}</ref>
| NLife = {{Rating|8|10}}<ref>{{cite web |last=McFerran |first=Damien |date=November 28, 2018 |url=https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/sega_mega_drive_classics |title=SEGA Mega Drive Classics Review (Switch) |publisher=[[Nintendo Life]] |accessdate=November 28, 2018}}</ref>
| NWR = 9.5/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Keremes |first=David |date=December 6, 2018 |url=https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/49027/sega-genesis-classics-review |title=Sega Genesis Classics Review |publisher=Nintendo World Report |accessdate=December 6, 2018}}</ref>
| NWR = 9.5/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Keremes |first=David |date=December 6, 2018 |url=https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/49027/sega-genesis-classics-review |title=Sega Genesis Classics Review |publisher=Nintendo World Report |accessdate=December 6, 2018}}</ref>
Line 590: Line 647:
[[Category:PlayStation 4 games]]
[[Category:PlayStation 4 games]]
[[Category:Sega video games]]
[[Category:Sega video games]]
[[Category:Sega Games franchises]]
[[Category:Sega video game franchises]]
[[Category:Sega video game compilations]]
[[Category:Sega video game compilations]]
[[Category:Video games developed in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Video games developed in the United Kingdom]]

Latest revision as of 23:55, 6 November 2024

Sega Genesis Classics
International release cover with dual title
Developer(s)Sega
D3T
Publisher(s)Sega
EngineUnity
Platform(s)Windows
Linux
macOS
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
ReleaseWindows
June 1, 2010 (Vol. 1)
September 13, 2010 (Vol. 2)
October 26, 2010 (Vol. 3)
January 26, 2011 (Vol. 4)
May 2, 2012 (Vol. 5)
Linux, macOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
May 29, 2018
Nintendo Switch
  • EU: December 6, 2018
  • NA: December 7, 2018
Genre(s)Various
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Sega Genesis Classics (released as Sega Mega Drive Classics in PAL regions)[a] is a series of compilations featuring Sega Genesis video games released for Windows, Linux, macOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. The collections are split into "Volumes", with the first four receiving both physical and digital releases and the fifth volume only being digitally released.

Background

[edit]

Sega re-released the first four physically released volumes as the Sega Genesis Classic Collection: Gold Edition (Sega Mega Drive Classics: Gold Edition in PAL regions), for Windows. It is a four-disc set of the forty-six Sega Genesis games from the first four volumes. The collection has configuring keyboard support which provides a personalised gaming experience, a well as a multiplayer mode for a select number of titles. The collection also has save and load functionality that is included in all of the games that allows the player to pick up and play saved games at the exact point they left off.

Sega released a free application on Steam on April 28, 2016, called the Sega Genesis Classics Hub (Sega Mega Drive Classics Hub in PAL regions). The application presents a virtual hub, themed after what a bedroom of a Sega fanatic might be like, to play all of the released Sega Genesis games through it. The Hub includes Steam Workshop integration, supporting ROM hacks for these games; within a day of its release, several previously developed ROM hacks were added by users to the Hub's Workshop.[1] Any Sega Genesis games previously purchased on Steam, including collections, are automatically added to players' game libraries in the Hub.[2] A few weeks following the release of the Hub, Sega reported more than 350,000 new purchases of the various games supported by the new software.[3] The Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Classics compilation has sold 1,514,485 digital units on Steam, as of 1 July 2018.[4]

Sega released a compilation of all of the games included in compilations listed below with some exceptions in an entry simply titled Sega Genesis Classics (Sega Mega Drive Classics in PAL regions) for Linux, macOS, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on May 29, 2018. It uses the same interface as Sega Genesis Classics Hub, but with added features such as achievements and rewinding in-game. These features were later added to the Sega Genesis Classics Hub. Additionally, select games can be played in their Japanese versions.[5] The compilation released on Nintendo Switch on December 6, 2018.[6] The Steam version of the collection used to exclude the Sonic the Hedgehog and ToeJam & Earl games. The former could only be purchased as a part of Sonic-related compilations, but are now included in the Steam collection. All games can be purchased separately, but the Sonic games are sold at higher prices.[7]

On May 20, 2022, Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles were removed from individual and compilations sale on Steam, to be replaced by the Sonic Origins compilation which includes those titles, as well as Sonic CD, which was also delisted.[8]

On November 6, 2024, it was announced the bundle contents and collection as a whole would be delisted digitally from all major platforms on December 6, 2024.

List of games

[edit]
Title Volume
Vol. 1 Vol. 2 Vol. 3 Vol. 4 Vol. 5 Gold Console Steam
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle No Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes
Alien Soldier No No No Yes No Yes Yes[i] Yes
Alien Storm No No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Altered Beast Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Beyond Oasis No No No No Yes No Yes[i] Yes
Bio-Hazard Battle No No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Bonanza Bros. No Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes
Columns No Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes
Columns III No No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Comix Zone Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Crack Down Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Decap Attack No No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine No No No Yes[ii] No Yes Yes Yes
Dynamite Headdy No No No No Yes No Yes[i] Yes
Ecco the Dolphin Yes No No No No Yes No Yes
Ecco: The Tides of Time No No Yes No No Yes No Yes
Ecco Jr. No Yes No No No Yes No Yes
ESWAT: City Under Siege No Yes[ii] Yes[iii] No No Yes Yes Yes
Eternal Champions No Yes[iii] No No No No No Yes
Fatal Labyrinth No Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes
Flicky No No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Gain Ground Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Galaxy Force II No Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes
Golden Axe Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Golden Axe II No Yes[ii] Yes[iii] No No Yes Yes Yes
Golden Axe III No No No No Yes No Yes Yes
Gunstar Heroes No No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Kid Chameleon No Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes
Landstalker No No No Yes No Yes Yes[i] Yes
Light Crusader No No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Phantasy Star II No No No No Yes No Yes Yes
Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom No No No No Yes No Yes Yes
Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium No No No No Yes No Yes Yes
The Revenge of Shinobi No No No No Yes No Yes Yes
Ristar No Yes No No No Yes Yes[i] Yes
Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi Yes[iii] No No No No No Yes Yes
Shining in the Darkness No No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Shining Force No No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Shining Force II No No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Sonic 3D Blast No No No Yes[ii] No Yes Yes Yes
Sonic the Hedgehog Yes[ii] No No No No Yes Yes No[iv]
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 No Yes[ii] No No No Yes Yes No[iv]
Sonic the Hedgehog 3/Sonic & Knuckles No No Yes No No Yes No No[iv]
Sonic Spinball No No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Space Harrier II Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Streets of Rage No No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Streets of Rage 2 No No No Yes No Yes Yes[i] Yes
Streets of Rage 3 No No No No Yes No Yes[i] Yes
Super Thunder Blade No Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes
Sword of Vermilion No No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
ToeJam & Earl No No No Yes[ii] No No Yes Yes
ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron No No No Yes[ii] No No Yes Yes
Vectorman Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Vectorman 2 No No No No Yes No Yes Yes
Virtua Fighter 2 No No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair No No No Yes No No Yes[v] Yes
Wonder Boy in Monster World No No No No Yes No Yes[v] Yes
  1. ^ a b c d e f g Includes alternate region version. Alien Soldier, Dynamite Headdy, Ristar, and Streets of Rage 2 have Japanese versions. Streets of Rage 3 includes European English & Japanese versions. Beyond Oasis includes the French, German, Spanish, and Japanese versions. Landstalker has French and German versions included.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Only available in the physical disc release.
  3. ^ a b c d Only available in the digital download release.
  4. ^ a b c Removed from sale on May 20, 2022. Replaced by Sonic Origins.[9]
  5. ^ a b Not available in Nintendo Switch version.[10]

Reception

[edit]

Sega Genesis Classics received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[11][12][13]

Notes and references

[edit]
  1. ^ Also internationally known as Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics
  1. ^ Yin-Poole, Wesley (April 29, 2016). "Modders are already having fun with Sega Mega Drive classics on Steam". Eurogamer. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  2. ^ McWhertor, Michael (April 20, 2016). "Sega's adding official mod support for Sega Genesis games on Steam". Polygon. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  3. ^ Kerr, Chris (May 17, 2016). "Sega mod hub launch sparks 350,000 in classic game sales". Gamasutra. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
  4. ^ "The top 100 best selling Japanese games on Steam". Rice Digital. July 9, 2018.
  5. ^ "Sega Mega Drive Classics collection coming to Xbox, PS4, and PC this May". March 14, 2018.
  6. ^ "Sega Mega Drive Classics Hits Switch On 6th December, Physical And Digital Versions On The Way". Nintendo Life. 30 October 2018. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  7. ^ "SEGA MEGA DRIVE AND GENESIS CLASSICS Bundle on Steam". Retrieved 20 October 2021.
  8. ^ "Sega delisting standalone versions of Sonic 1, 2, 3, and CD ahead of Sonic Origins' arrival". Eurogamer.net. 2022-04-26. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
  9. ^ "Sega delisting standalone versions of Sonic 1, 2, 3, and CD ahead of Sonic Origins' arrival". Eurogamer.net. 26 April 2022.
  10. ^ Schreier, Jason (28 November 2018). "Genesis Classics On Switch Is The Perfect Way To Play Old Games". Kotaku.
  11. ^ a b "Sega Genesis Classics for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
  12. ^ a b "Sega Genesis Classics for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  13. ^ a b "Sega Genesis Classics for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  14. ^ Shive, Chris (May 25, 2018). "Review: Sega Genesis Classics". Hardcore Gamer. Archived from the original on December 25, 2018. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
  15. ^ McFerran, Damien (November 28, 2018). "SEGA Mega Drive Classics Review (Switch)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
  16. ^ Keremes, David (December 6, 2018). "Sega Genesis Classics Review". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  17. ^ Tailby, Stephen (May 25, 2018). "SEGA Mega Drive Classics Review (PS4)". Push Square. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sega_Genesis_Classics&oldid=1255850691"