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Reviews for Sonic Mega Collection were generally favorable. Louis Bedigian of GameZone praised the controls as "top-notch" including that "even the thumbstick is usable, and it works flawlessly."[27] Game Informer declared Sonic Mega Collection to be "perhaps the best compilation ever."[20] Fran Mirabella of IGN christened the compilation as "a wonderful little collection that, while not perfect, is a great value."[26] Jeff Gerstmann of GameSpot suggested that "if you're fiending for Sonic the Hedgehog and either don't have or are unwilling to drag out a dusty Genesis from the closet, don't hesitate to give it a shot."[22] However, Johnny Liu of Game Revolution advised "just blow the dust off the old Genesis, because there isn't enough good extra stuff here."[25] Nintendo Power described Sonic Mega Collection as "the ultimate compilation of Sonic adventures."[20] It was a runner-up for GameSpot's annual "Best Platformer on GameCube" award, which went to Super Mario Sunshine.[28]

Jake - Mega Man games are best played on their original systems. The collections are nowhere near the quality of even the PS2 version of Mega Collection. Just play them on the Virtual Console or something.

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However, the biggest thing that makes Sega deserve a pat on the back is the emulation technology used to run the games. Every game is emulated with such high accuracy, you'd swear your PS2 has turned into a Megadrive/Genesis! Almost everything is correct, right down to the slowdown caused when you lose loads of rings!

The Bad

Now that I've heard Sega have emulated the Saturn version of Sonic R for the forthcoming Sonic Gems Collection, it makes me wonder why they didn't emulate the Saturn version of Sonic 3D. It was much better than the Megadrive/Genesis version (that version is just soooo dull)!

The Bottom Line

If you're a Sonic fan, and whether you remember these games or not, I seriously recommend you buy this right now! No Sonic collection is complete without it!

Sonic Mega Collection Plus starts you off with Sonics 1 through 3, Sonic and Knuckles (along with a simulation of that game's cartridge-piggybacking feature), Sonic Spinball, the abysmal Sonic 3D Blast, and the Puyo Puyo-inspired Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine. With the exception of 3D Blast, whose quasi-3D, parallax-driven graphics and gameplay still render it unmitigated garbage, each of these games is a valuable and, indeed, vital addition to the collection.

The Sonic Mega Collection Plus sports a snappy interface, but is otherwise simply a collection of ROM game images paired with the emulators to run them. Consequently, Sonic veterans will find the included games to bear all the strengths and flaws of the originals. Where those timeless games showed audiovisual polish, these versions do too. Where frame rates once faltered and glitches reared their ugly heads, they do again, regardless of the overpowered hardware on which these ancient games are now being run. In Sonic and Knuckles, you'll still be able to push the occasional set of spikes, despite the fact that they should be stationary. Sonic Spinball is still characterized by the same slowdown that hindered it when it was packaged with the first Genesis redesign, the Genesis 2.

The first Sonic Mega Collection was released two years ago on the GameCube. The addition of the word "Plus" to the collection's name indicates new content in the extras menu, as well as the inclusion of the aforementioned Game Gear games. While these additions can't help but boost the value of the title, it would have been nice to see the collection grow in other ways. Sonic CD (for the Sega CD) and Sonic the Fighters (for the Sega Saturn) might have rounded out the collection nicely, as both these games are well loved by Sonic's diehard fan base, although it's much easier to make a case for the former game rather than for the latter. Flicky and Ristar, whose mascots are like Sonic's lesser cousins, make poor substitutes for these games. Comix Zone, which led players through graphic novel-style image panels long before XIII was even thought of, is a very interesting inclusion, however. Regardless, it's too bad Sega hasn't included support for Sonics on systems subsequent to the Genesis.

Fans of Sonic lore will be pleased to find that the extras menu has been fleshed out more this time around, with movies from the recent Sonic Heroes along with a cool collection of Sonic comics. The compilation issue Sonic the Hedgehog "Firsts," which features several episodes from the early issues of the comic, is readable in its entirety. You can check out cover shots for the rest of the now-discontinued series of graphic novels. While you can zoom in to get a close look at the text, you'll have to strain your eyes a bit to read these scanned images.

Whether you'll be playing Sonic Mega Collection Plus on a PS2 or on an Xbox, you'll be treated to emulation that's virtually indiscernible from the original games running on the original hardware. For $19.99, Sega's offering a lot of cobalt blue for the buck, and those with a "need for speed" will certainly enjoy having this collection of classics on a single disc.

Loaded with hyper-speed ring collecting fun, Sonic Mega Collection Plusfeatures Sonic's early adventures that turned the blue dude with a'tude into one of the first video game superstars. Both long timefanatics and newcomers to the series will enjoy the infectious fun ofthese 13 Sonic games and four other Sega classics. This redesigned,expanded collection also includes loads of bonus materials and a Sonicmuseum filled with art, comics, and more.

Sega is the anti-Nintendo. Always have been and always will be. Back in the early 90's, Sega presented itself as the hip and cool console maker, while Nintendo was still aimed at little kiddies and "tradition". Now that Sega doesn't even have a console, they have an excuse to release older titles (unlike Nintendo, which just does it to make money). Of course, they are smart and decided to put a bunch of titles on one disc, unlike Nintendo which puts one game on one portable cartridge. If this was Nintendo's version, it'd cost you about 300 dollars to play this. This is just one of the reasons why Sonic Mega Collection Plus is such a great value and proves why Sega has always been an outstanding company.

There is really no reason not to buy this compiliation if you are a Sonic fan, old school fan, or really just a gamer in general. Boasting some of the greatest games to ever be released (as well as some crap, but more on that later), this is an absolute bargain. From the terrificness that was Sonic the Hedgehog 2, to some of the Game Gear titles that prove to be surprisingly playable, there is loads of replay value and fun to be had on this 19.99 disc. Yes, 19.99 for 17 games. It's too bad Sega isn't in the console business any more.

There is a variety of games to be had on this disc. A quick rundown of them would indicate that most of them are actually quite good. On the Genesis, there are 11 games to choose from. You get the main trilogy (Sonic, Sonic 2, and Sonic 3), Sonic and Knuckles (one I didn't really enjoy much), Sonic 3D Blast (which is a hideous game as well), Sonic Spinball (a nice little pinball game), and Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (which is just a version of Columns with Dr. Robotnik in it.) In addition to these, there are some bonus unlockable games, which are Flicky, Ristar, The Ooze, and Comix Zone.

That would be a good enough value on their own, right? But wait, you also get 7 Game Gear titles, like the remake of Sonic the Hedgehog, the super fun Sunic Chaos, and the super easy Sonic Blast. A Mario Kart ripoff, Sonic Drift, the Game Gear port of Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine, and an unique Sonic Labyrinth title also accompany the trilogy. So, yes, you also get a bunch of Game Gear titles, which are perfectly emulated despite the little box around the screen which is not really a big deal at all and just adds to the feeling that it is a Game Gear game.

It's too bad that some of the Sonic games are really terrible, or I'd give this game an easy 10. The sad truth is that only half the games on the disc are great. I hated Sonic 3D Blast. I felt it was a terrible waste of time, with awful 3D perspective and boring stage designs that ended with confusion instead of fun. As much as I disliked Sonic 3, I at least thought it was an average game, but the quasi-sequel, Sonic and Knuckles, is just an awful game. It relies too much on gimmicks and traps, like swinging on vines, instead of being a classic, super speedy Sonic game.

There's more than enough to make up for it, though. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for Sega Genesis is one of the best games ever created, and I was reminded of this when I played this disc. The music is super great and the level designs are just fantastic. Sonic the Hedgehog, also for Genesis, while not being quite as great, was also a super fun game. Ristar is one of the more underrated games out there and you will fall in love with it once you unlock it. It's too bad the disc didn't include more classic and fun titles, but I'd pay 19.99 for these 3 games alone really.

All of the games are emulated perfectly. Considering the speed of the Sonic games, and the fact that these are ports from emulators, they are remarkably playable. There is nary a hint of slowdown at all, and the graphics and sound are perfectly emulated. They didn't update the graphics or sound at all, these are straight ports, but they did a really terrific job and I prefer my Sonic to be old school style anyways.

The Sonic games always have had a lot of replay value, and the same could be said for this collection. Not only are most of the games on the disc super addictive (and great time killers), but the disc itself has replay value, because it requires you to beat and play through certain titles in order to unlock certain non-Sonic titles, like Flicky. Sure, it makes you own a Sonic Heroes save to unlock one, but that's the worst case of greediness? Give me a break then, Sonic Heroes is great to begin with and you could always rent a copy out anyways.

So, there is really no reason whatsoever not to own Sonic Mega Collection Plus. It's a great value (19 dollars for 17 games!), and despite the fact a few of the titles are decidely mediocre, most of them are as fun as ever. This is an excellent value and you won't regret purchasing it, especially once you play Sonic 2 again and remember how damn awesome it really was for its time, and still is. ff782bc1db