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Be warned: these are not the games you remember

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 25 / 27
Date: November 13, 2005
Author: Amazon User

At first glance, this Sega Classics Collection appears to be a great buy for it's price. The packaging states that classic Sega games from yesteryear such as Golden Axe, Alien Syndrome, Space Harrier, Outrun, Columns, Fantasy Zone, Virtua Racing, Monaco GP, Tant R, and Bonanza Bros are here, but these games hardly resemble the classic favorites from Sega's heydays. Maybe that's because the games are supposedly "remastered" with different graphics, sound, and music; and none of it is for the better at all. The graphics on all of the games look like polygonal messes, the music is atrocious, there's way too many load screens, and plenty of more gripes that are too many to mention here. Space Harrier isn't challenging here, Golden Axe is annoying with some just plain bad hit detection, and the racing games are almost uncontrolable. If you have fond memories of the aforementioned games, avoid this at all costs, and others who may be looking to pick this up, be warned: these are not the classic games the way you remember them. Sega usually has a good history track with classic game compilations (the various Smash Pack volumes for example), and why they would try something like this now is just mind boggling. Avoid at all costs.

Horrible Wannabe Arcade Collection...

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 13 / 15
Date: November 14, 2005
Author: Amazon User

These games are REMAKES of arcade games. The remakes are WORSE than the original, especially Golden Axe! The only decent game is Space Harrier and Out Run.

Overall DON'T buy this game. I recommend Capcom Classics Collection, Midway Arcade Treasures 1, then Namco 50th Anniversary Collection.

Dear SEGA: Why not make a collection of true original Sega arcade hits. Game like Altered Beast, Shinobi, After Burner, Metal Slug, Zaxxon, Frogger, Choplifter, Planet Harrier, Golden Axe, etc.... Alex the Kidd, Phantasy Stars from Sega consoles. The fun brawler similar to Kung-Fu Master from the Sega Master System.

A mixed bag...

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: April 25, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Yes, unlike similar compilations by Midway, Taito, etc, most of these games are remakes, and a bit challenging (I couldn't get used to the "new" Golden Axe, for starters). However, both Virtua Racing and OutRun seem to have made it relatively unchanged (though there must have been licensing issues over OR, since the familiar Ferrari has been replaced by a larger car that looks out of place, IMO), as did Space Harrier, so that's a redeeming factor. My take? If you like the new and different, it's worth picking up, but if you're looking for actual arcade ports, better try some other compilation.

Only Two Are Original Classics...

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: March 25, 2006
Author: Amazon User

With the exception of Virtua Racing and Columns, these are all "remastered" editions of the listed Sega arcade classics. I'm giving 3 stars because I absolutley love Virtua Racing; it was the only reason for me to purchase this collection.

V.R. is nearly a perfect translation. In fact, they have gone a step further by incorporating some anti-aliasing and realtime lighting...the result is astonishing (be sure to check out the photos I uploaded!). The only downfall is that the controls are a little touchy and the driver animation is inaccurate while playing in first person mode (the on-screen steering wheel barely turns at full steer). Otherwise, this is very close to the original arcade, Yu Suzuki classic.

If you're not into V.R. however, pass this up. Hopefully Sega will soon wise up and "open their vault" of arcade classics. It amazes me that they have not done so in light of the success of classic compilations from Midway, Capcom, etc.

Come on, Sega!

Edit 03/04/2008: I decided to give Alien Syndrome another try since I had a second player to play it with. This game is considerably more fun to play with a second player than playing alone. The controls are very similar to Smash TV and Robotron; both analog sticks are utilized. My only complaint is that you can only shoot in eight directions despite using the analog stick. This collection is now a good buy at under $10.00 along with both Alien Syndrome and Virtua Racing.

Sega is Improving!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 16
Date: March 29, 2005
Author: Amazon User

After a slow wave of boring games from Sega, they are finally making games like they used to! This compilation is the best $20 you'll ever spend on a game with excellent replay value. The games are basically left intact as their original counterparts (same music, gameplay, etc.), but are enhanced with dazzling color graphics and techno-like remixes of the music and sounds and some extra or modified backgrounds/levels(unlike some game remakes where the sounds are bland or the graphics or gameplay has completely changed to the point where you don't think you are still playing the game of the same name). Looks like the same group of individuals who made Sega games in the past has revived to make this one. Although I am pretty disappointed that the same Ferrari is no longer used in OutRun (probably for licensing reasons no doubt).

The challenge level is just right also (not too easy or hard). Some games offer unlimited continues, while others don't.

I think these games will only appeal to those of the older days (late 80s to early 90s players)-- especially those who grew up with the Sega Genesis. If you are into newer, more serious games like Halo 2 or other strategic type, multi-button pressing, 360 degree spinning, 1st person perspective type games, this collection might not be your cup of tea (you might call this collection "gay" because it's not a serious, life-like simulator game).

All in all, a great collection of 10 games. Now if only Sega could bring back their other games like Zaxxon in enhanced graphics-- yeah, that would be the ultimate collection!

what a let down

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 8 / 22
Date: April 25, 2005
Author: Amazon User

i was hoping for a classics compilation.when i didnt see zaxxon,super zaxxon or pengo,i was already dissapointed.i bought the game anyways.will someone please tell sega to put the above mentioned games in a future disc.

Not what i was expecting

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 22, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I had the urge to play some classic games and purchased this thinking that it would be a collection of original arcade classics, however on playing the games on the disc, they are remastered versions of the originals. Some are good remakes, outrun being particularly impressive but far too east. Space Harrier also has done well from the face lift and Alien Syndrome. However the others are not great by any means i have to agree with one reviewer that Golden Axe is Awful! Bonanza Brothers is ok. The only real original looking and feeling game was the VR racing which bought back some childhood memories. This collection is not that bad and at $20 it isnt ripping you off..but you can go to target and they are selling them for $9.99, at that price it qould be a bargin.

Look at other classic hit titles before buying this one!

Underrated

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Honestly, this is all about expectations. If you expect to play this and have exactly the same experience as, say, playing a VR cockpit model, you'll be sorely disappointed. If you can accept the collection for what it is--excellent remakes of classic Sega arcade games--you'll be satisfied.

I'm definitely a Virtua Racing fan; I probably spent $500 worth of quarters on it when it came out. I'd love to own a VR arcade cockpit but I just don't have room for it, I have too many arcade machines already. Granted, almost any modern racing game has much better graphics and more complex gameplay.

But this remake is very good, and I enjoy VR for its simplicity. This remake isn't perfect; in particular, the voices and music aren't as good, and there's no Bikini Babe. (I was disappointed yet not surprised to see they left her out.) It's just as much fun as the original to play, the graphics and controls appear to be 100% identical with the original and the additional modes are an improvement. I felt right at home playing it.

The remake of Alien Syndrome is awesome. After trying it once I ended up playing it for 4+ hours straight, and I still have this overpowering urge to go back and try to get a better score. I didn't like the original at all, but this updated version is a huge improvement and I sincerely think it alone would be worth the inexpensive price of the collection. (If you're expecting it to look/play like the original arcade version, it doesn't in the slighest. The only thing really in common is the theme. But it's *fun*!)

Fantasy Zone was underrated when it came out and is just as underrated in this collection. (It looks to me like the only emulated game here, the others seem to be primarily remakes.) It's a fun 2D shooter with many nice features (the ability to buy powerups, and a good mix of different areas and monsters).

Golden Axe I don't remember playing in the arcade but this version seems OK. It held my attention for an hour or so, anyway, and I'm sure I'll go back and play it again. The graphics almost certainly have been updated as it looks like a native PS2 game.

The rest of the games didn't do much for me. I was surprised to see Monaco GP, it's not a very good game at all and did poorly in the arcades. Space Harrier is boring. Columns... well, I don't like Tetris either. The others I could do without.

Should you buy this? If you're really looking for emulated versions of these games, I'd suggest getting MAME instead. These are remakes, and I'd say they're (mostly) improvements over the original games. Accept it for what it is, and I think you'll enjoy it.

Good classics collection

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: May 23, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This is a good classics collection. It contains a good combination there. My favorite games in this collection are Outrun, Virtua Racing and Monaco GP. Especially Outrun, I must remember the good past from 1990. Oh, stunning. For those other non-racing games like Golden Axe, they are okay. So, it is great overall.

A Low Price???

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 12, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game seems to me to be a very medium collection of the vintage games and honestly wasn't a bad purchase for only ten dollars. Overall, if you are looking for a game just to have and review the times, this is for you; if you are looking for a game to actually enjoy for a while then this title may not be for you.

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