Sega Genesis/Megadrive Classics

(Gaming discussion not related to Shenmue)

Sega Genesis/Megadrive Classics

Postby dietsoap » Sat May 05, 2018 11:52 am

Surprised there wasn't already a thread for this already (or at least I couldn't find one). Anyways, "Complete list of titles" from Amazon

Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
Alien Soldier
Alien Storm
Altered Beast
Beyond Oasis
Bio-Hazard Battle
Bonanza Bros.
Columns
Columns III: Revenge of Columns
Comix Zone
Crack Down
Decap Attack
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
Dynamite Headdy
ESWAT: City Under Siege
Fatal Labyrinth
Flicky
Gain Ground
Galaxy Force II
Golden Axe
Golden Axe II
Golden Axe III
Gunstar Heroes
Kid Chameleon
Landstalker
Light Crusader
Phantasy Star II
Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom
Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
Ristar
Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi
Shining Force
Shining Force II
Shining in the Darkness
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Sonic 3D Blast
Sonic Spinball
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Space Harrier II
Streets of Rage
Streets of Rage 2
Streets of Rage 3
Super Thunder Blade
Sword of Vermilion
The Revenge of Shinobi
ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron
ToeJam & Earl
Vectorman
Vectorman 2
Virtua Fighter 2
Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair
Wonder Boy in Monster World

I'm happy with them adding Space Harrier 2, Sword of Vermilion, Alien Soldier, and Gunstar Heroes, but I have to say I'm triggered beyond belief that they didn't add the english version of Monster World IV that they released on last gen consoles. If they don't bring back the unlockable arcade games then I'm probably not going to buy it, and in particular I'm really hoping they add the arcade version of Thunder Blade.

... I guess what I'm really getting at here is Sega REALLY needs to release an arcade collection already.

dietsoap has received a thanks from: Haruto
User avatar
dietsoap
Funny Bear Burger Clerk
Funny Bear Burger Clerk
 
Joined: December 2013
Favorite title: Shenmue

Re: Sega Genesis/Megadrive Classics

Postby OL » Sat May 05, 2018 1:45 pm

They can still make money off of Monster World IV individually as a digital release, so I wasn't all that surprised about its exclusion.
What I really am surprised by is the fact that, after all these generations and various Genesis/Megadrive collection releases, they've still never included Ranger X even once. Sure, it's not the most popular game, but then, neither are Sword of Vermillion, Fatal Labyrinth, Columns, Crack Down, or Flicky, and those have been on pretty much every compilation like this in the past. At least Ranger X serves as one of the best graphical showcases on the system; just really strange that it's never been included. Such a great game.
Nice to see Alien Soldier, Beyond Oasis, and Landstalker though. And is this the first compilation Wonder Boy in Monster World has been on? One of my favorite games of all time, but I have it in so many other forms as it is (on PS3, Vita, the original Genesis version).
User avatar
OL
Yo jes hummilated yoursef
Shenmue III
 
Joined: May 2003

Re: Sega Genesis/Megadrive Classics

Postby Haruto » Sat May 05, 2018 1:53 pm

Ranger X is one of my favorite Genesis games. May as well be a 2D sidescrolling ZOE. Impressive 3D effects for Genesis as well. Just beat the game again a week or so ago. At least this one has Alien Soldier. I been meaning to try that.
Last edited by Haruto on Sun May 06, 2018 3:49 am, edited 1 time in total.

Haruto has received a thanks from: OL
User avatar
Haruto
Banned
Banned
 
Joined: April 2018
Favorite title: Shenmue

Re: Sega Genesis/Megadrive Classics

Postby dietsoap » Sat May 05, 2018 2:00 pm

OL wrote: They can still make money off of Monster World IV individually as a digital release, so I wasn't all that surprised about its exclusion.

I wouldn't be as upset if they would at least offer the damn thing on current gen consoles. You're right though on Ranger X's exclusion, it is an extremely impressive showcase for the hardware. The only thing I'd say to that is Columns was pretty pretty dang successful/popular, and Sword of Vermilion is notable for being a console exclusive produced by Suzuki.
User avatar
dietsoap
Funny Bear Burger Clerk
Funny Bear Burger Clerk
 
Joined: December 2013
Favorite title: Shenmue

Re: Sega Genesis/Megadrive Classics

Postby Sonikku » Sun May 06, 2018 12:02 am

No Sonic 3 or Sonic and Knuckles?? But they included Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine?! Sonikku does not approve!
User avatar
Sonikku
News Poster
News Poster
 
Joined: May 2003

Re: Sega Genesis/Megadrive Classics

Postby dietsoap » Sun May 06, 2018 9:14 am

Sonikku wrote: No Sonic 3 or Sonic and Knuckles?? But they included Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine?! Sonikku does not approve!

Apparently it has something to do with the music rights getting fumbled up after Michael Jackson died.
User avatar
dietsoap
Funny Bear Burger Clerk
Funny Bear Burger Clerk
 
Joined: December 2013
Favorite title: Shenmue

Re: Sega Genesis/Megadrive Classics

Postby Henry Spencer » Sun May 06, 2018 5:10 pm

PS3/360 collection had the exact same games and more didn't it? Treasure games included (Gunstar, Alien Soldier, Dynamite Headdy).

I'll just use that copy.
User avatar
Henry Spencer
Let's go Catherine!
Shenmue III
 
Joined: July 2003
Location: The Office
PSN: harryangel666
XBL: Magiking
Favorite title: Shenmue
Currently playing: Yakuza Kiwami/Zelda: BOTW

Re: Sega Genesis/Megadrive Classics

Postby dietsoap » Sun May 06, 2018 5:16 pm

Henry Spencer wrote: PS3/360 collection had the exact same games and more didn't it? Treasure games included (Gunstar, Alien Soldier, Dynamite Headdy).

I'll just use that copy.

Not quite, here's the list of Genesis games they added over the last gen collection

Alien Soldier
Bio-Hazard Battle
Columns III: Revenge of Columns
Crack Down
Galaxy Force II
Gunstar Heroes
Landstalker
Light Crusader
Space Harrier II
Sword of Vermilion
ToeJam& Earl
ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron
Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair
Wonder Boy in Monster World

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic%27s ... Collection

So 14 new Genesis games, but it also lost Sonic 3, S&K, and the two Ecco games. We also don't know what unlockable arcade and/or other platform games to expect.
User avatar
dietsoap
Funny Bear Burger Clerk
Funny Bear Burger Clerk
 
Joined: December 2013
Favorite title: Shenmue

Re: Sega Genesis/Megadrive Classics

Postby James Brown » Mon May 07, 2018 7:47 pm

Also, if anyone didn't realise, this game has online play. So i'm personally excited to play Toe Jam & Earl, Streets of Rage and Golden Axe with anyone who's down ;p
User avatar
James Brown
"After Burner...Great!"
"After Burner...Great!"
 
Joined: March 2003
Location: England
XBL: skilljimmeh
Favorite title: Shenmue

Re: Sega Genesis/Megadrive Classics

Postby dietsoap » Tue May 08, 2018 12:24 pm

James Brown wrote: Also, if anyone didn't realise, this game has online play. So i'm personally excited to play Toe Jam & Earl, Streets of Rage and Golden Axe with anyone who's down ;p

Yep! Kind of a big deal.

Also 10% off for digital preorders
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/pro ... NESISCLSCS

dietsoap has received a thanks from: James Brown
User avatar
dietsoap
Funny Bear Burger Clerk
Funny Bear Burger Clerk
 
Joined: December 2013
Favorite title: Shenmue

Re: Sega Genesis/Megadrive Classics

Postby dietsoap » Fri May 18, 2018 10:01 am

https://youtube.com/watch?v=HNtS9cH7-G4

Short preview. Bottom row is probably either unlockable arcade/Master System games or
dlc


Really, really hoping it's the former.
User avatar
dietsoap
Funny Bear Burger Clerk
Funny Bear Burger Clerk
 
Joined: December 2013
Favorite title: Shenmue


Return to General Gaming

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Majestic-12 [Bot] and 1 guest

Powered by phpBB © 2000-
ShenmueDojo.net