Hands-On: Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection

[Mamba Tabac]

The Madcatz SFIV control pad that was recently released works A DREAM for this collection

[Segs]

Looking on this I instantly though of the Megadrive Collection that came out a few years ago, I think Sega relies too much on these classics and never really bothers to just go out and produce new fresh games tbh, Streets of Rage, Shinobi ect... are begging for a new game.

[Benjamin]

"Get to the Chopper" is the most tedious thing I've done in some time, and this is from someone who became a master fisherman in World of Warcraft.

[bluelloydpugh]

The Madcatz SFIV control pad that was recently released works A DREAM for this collection

excellent. that the info i needed

[Nicpezer]

Since my 360 red ringed last in 07, I got a replacement but SoR 2 is glitched and will not unlock the entire game. My question is, are the games that have multiplayer able to go online or is it just local like the Genesis collection?

[djtwok]

Only local. Streets of rage 2 for xbl has online multiplayer.

[mega_champion]

I think this collection is still warranted for purchase to some. I have the original sonics for Genesis, mega collection for gamecube, mega collection plus for ps2, and sega genesis collection for ps2. Oh and also sonic 1 and 2 on live arcade. Yes I do agree the sonic games are appearing too many times, but it didn't hurt sega to include them in this latest compilation.

I have been living and working in various places around the world and I always feel the need from time to time to have some retro fixes. I usually only want to take one console with me, so now it's nice to have this collection for a current gen console...it's very convenient for me.

The games I most enjoyed on the ps2 collection were shinobi 3, the golden axe trilogy, and the phantasy star games. Last time I was staying in Japan I picked up sonic gems collection for gamecube so I could enjoy the streets of rage games. but now with this new collection all can be played conveniently from one console and one disc.

But perhaps the biggest draw of this compilation for me is Shinobi arcade. This is fantastic news as I haven't played this since high school so long ago. Yes it's a shame they didn't include the rest of the shinobi games, but they did put some games on there I really appreciate: Phantasy Star and Golden Axe Warrior. Incredible. I've never owned a game gear, but always wanted to play golden axe warrior, so I'm in heaven.

I still think this compilation deserves purchase for shinobi arcade alone though

[Mamba Tabac]

Since my 360 red ringed last in 07, I got a replacement but SoR 2 is glitched and will not unlock the entire game. My question is, are the games that have multiplayer able to go online or is it just local like the Genesis collection?

I've seen this happen before - it happens on a few xbla games not just Streets of Rage 2. It's not a glitch its the fact that you are trying to play it on a console that isnt the original console the game was downloaded to. You can fix this by either transferring your licences via xbox.com, or by loading the game up, choosing 'unlock full game' and clicking on 'download TRIAL'. Once its done, go back to the game and it should become the full game again. Annoyingly this only applies for this session so you have to do this every time you load it up.

Speaking of this collection; on the ps3 version I can't get the 'Play all Genesis titles' trophy despite playing every game on the list at least twice. Any ideas?

[Joe Redifer]

You have to play them all in one session. If you've played some titles, powered off the system and then played the rest, you will not get the trophy. Boot up the game and then just launch each game to the SEGA screen and then exit out of it and move on to the next.

The same rule applies for the Watch All Videos trophy.

[appleroo]

I have to really agree with the reviewer here as much as i hate to. Sega has flogged the Genny Sonics for far too long. It's time to give it a rest and start releasing other sega games which are just as good if not better. I have nearly 60 games for my genny and i can honestly say the sonic games are the least played...

[btbighammer]

Leave it to this guy to complain about the inclusion of the original 3 Sonic games on a Sega Genesis collection. The very thought of omitting these games so that they could include Super Monaco GP is possibly the most retarded thing I've heard in my life, regardless of the fact that these games have appeared so many times!

Think about it! Imagine if Sonic's Ultimate Sega fucking Genesis collection didn't include a Sonic game!! And you would have actually preferred if it didn't? What game defines the Genesis better than Sonic? Fuckin Super Monaco GP? Are you high???

If it were up to you I suppose it'd be Greendog's Ultimate Genesis Collection Featuring Dynamite Duke!!

[Joe Redifer]

The fact that they even called it Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection made me blast diarrhea out of my ass for 12 days nonstop. There is no need for any one game to get the naming rights for the collection. Ultra gay. But then again, SoA is in San Francisco....

[Melf]

Perhaps if you actually thought for a second before acting like an ass and resorting to childish attacks, you'd see that - given that this is a collection of Genesis ROMS on DVD - Sega didn't have to pick and choose the games it wanted to include. Space isn't an issue, and Super Monaco GP (which is actually a good game, regardless of what you think) as well as a bunch of others, could easily have been added. Instead, it went the same lazy ass route as always and chose to include the same games we've seen over and over. If you're willing to keep giving Sega your money to buy the same games time and time again, then good for you. I'd like some variety after the fourth compilation.

[btbighammer]

Super Monaco GP sucks, idiot!

[Melf]

I think I'm about to change your name to btbanhammer if you don't learn to talk without the insults. I'm pretty sure you're capable of expressing an opinion in an intelligent and mature fashion.