Sonic Classic Collection

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  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Mar 2, 2010
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  • Summary: Sonic Classic Collection allows fans both old and new to speed through the much loved zones of the four original Mega Drive adventures, in a bid to collect the chaos emeralds and save the world. Optimized to take full advantage of the Nintendo DS system, Sonic Classic Collection will featureSonic Classic Collection allows fans both old and new to speed through the much loved zones of the four original Mega Drive adventures, in a bid to collect the chaos emeralds and save the world. Optimized to take full advantage of the Nintendo DS system, Sonic Classic Collection will feature a new save anywhere feature, a first in this original series, meaning that the games can be enjoyed anywhere, anytime! Gamers will also be given the chance to expand their knowledge with a wealth of extras including video and collectable pictures that are sure to be fan favorites. Sonic Classic Collection gathers together the first four Sonic The Hedgehog adventures - Sonic The Hedgehog, Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Sonic The Hedgehog 3 and Sonic & Knuckles - introducing some of the most influential Sonic titles to a whole new generation of gamers exclusively for the DS. [Sega]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    83
    It's not a great port and we'd have liked more content, but the quality gameplay shines through.
  2. VideoGamer
    80
    A bit more bang for your buck would have been great, but retro gaming still doesn't get much better than this.
  3. PALGN
    75
    Sonic Classic Collection compiles some of the greatest platformers of all time in one convenient portable package.
  4. InsideGamer.nl
    70
    Sonic Classic Collection is a decent collection of four good and old Sonic games. The chances however are that you played all of them on some way before which makes this Collection nothing special but decent in the most literal sense of the word.
  5. Nintendo Life
    70
    Sonic Classic Collection could have been a true must-have for DS-owning Sonic fans, but sadly it's marred by enough small issues to put you off playing for too long.
  6. GameFocus
    65
    If you are a die-hard Sonic Classic fan that owns a DS and you have managed to avoid every single re-re-release of Sonic The Hedgehog known to man, yes, this DS collection might be worth checking out. Just be prepared to see your heart break into little pieces of disappointment.
  7. Cubed3
    50
    If you desperately need handheld versions of the classic Sonic titles, you have no alternative than to buy Sonic Classic Collection. However, the true greatness of the games on offer here does not get to shine through properly as there are a number of a issues, from glitchiness and slowdown to removed features.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. GamecubeLover
    Jul 27, 2016
    10
    What are these mixed and bad reviews about this game is a great collection and way better than that GBA game and this game you can play on theWhat are these mixed and bad reviews about this game is a great collection and way better than that GBA game and this game you can play on the go so yea!… Expand
  2. DrRobotnik
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    The game that introduced me to an amazing series
    Sonic Classic Collection is a collection of the original 4 SEGA Mega Drive Sonic titles,    The game that introduced me to an amazing series
    Sonic Classic Collection is a collection of the original 4 SEGA Mega Drive Sonic titles, Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Sonic & Knuckles with Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles included. The game also includes an art gallery with artwork for the older games in the franchise. The game runs really well in Sonic 1 and 2 but Sonic 3 is a little buggy at times. The devs even went above and beyond to keep the original stage select screens, sound test codes and debug modes! All in all, Sonic Classic Collection is a near perfect game    … Expand
  4. Tokyochuchu
    Mar 19, 2012
    10
    I love this game! It may just be an emulation running on the DS, but man alive... I enjoyed playing classic Sonic on the train and at work. II love this game! It may just be an emulation running on the DS, but man alive... I enjoyed playing classic Sonic on the train and at work. I played and finished all four of the main games. I loved every moment. I could mention certain small blemishes like the occasional frame-rate dips, the odd graphical glitch here and there or the fact that the Sonic 3 mini-boss music is absent... But all that is is rendered absolutely redundant in the face of how much fun I have had playing the thing. Who would have thought back in the day that all those old Mega Drive games could fit on something the size of a coin? Wonderful stuff!… Expand
  5. amiiJoe
    Jan 10, 2016
    7
    Sonic Classic Collection (DS):

    Today's review is Sonic Classic Collection. Is it good? is it bad? Well, let's break it down, shall we?    Sonic Classic Collection (DS):

    Today's review is Sonic Classic Collection. Is it good? is it bad? Well, let's break it down, shall we?
    Good:
    - The games are emulated pretty well. 
    - It includes the Knuckles lock-on games, excluding Blue Sphere.
    - The charm of the Genesis games are still here.
    - Controls feel as good, if not, better than the originals.
    - There's a save & load feature.
    - Sonic the Screensaver, box art & other miscellaneous pictures are present.
    - The original sounds & music are almost untweaked & pitch perfect, with lower pitched Sonic 3 & Knuckles Michael Jackson samples being the only exception.
    - The game selection's decent.
    - This game's menu and user interface overall looks polished & is well put together.

    Bad:
    - The screen resolution is awkward compared to the console counterparts. At times, it's very distracting & reminds me of the Game Gear's resolution. - There aren't enough extras. It's barebones like Namco Museum for the Gamecube. Even Sonic Colors had more than this.
    - The collection's generic. We've seen & played all of these games on 13 other & far superior compilations. It's a cash-in at this point.
    - There's no multiplayer option for Sonic 2 & 3.

    Good = 9
    Bad = 4
    Overall = Good    … Expand
  6. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 4, 2023
    7
    Retro games collection formed of the classic Genesis games Sonic 1,2 & 3 and Sonic & Knuckles. As such it is not as comprehensive as some ofRetro games collection formed of the classic Genesis games Sonic 1,2 & 3 and Sonic & Knuckles. As such it is not as comprehensive as some of the versions (the PS2 collection includes the Game Gear and Master System Sonic games as well as Sonic Spinball) but it's still classic retro gaming that works perfectly on a handheld system thanks to the handy inclusion of an in-game save.… Expand
  7. funkydoodycool
    Mar 18, 2016
    6
    Not the best versions by far.

    The games are fully intact, but suffer in their translation to the DS. The DS's screen resolution is too low    Not the best versions by far.

    The games are fully intact, but suffer in their translation to the DS. The DS's screen resolution is too low and the screen ration is not 4:3 - the solution given here is to squash the vertical, which lends the games a strange look to anyone familiar with them, with the levels and sprites seeming wider/shorter than you expect them to be.

    There is a lot of stuttering in the image too, with a variable and low framerates making movement jerky. I also noticed a frequent flickering in the backgrounds that suggests a poor port.

    The music is well presented, no complaints there.

    One nice touch is that the bottom screen houses a little information about the loaded game, and holds a pause and quit button, load and save state (useful for when you need to put the console down and wish to pick up later from where you were) and a description of the game's controls. The bottom screen dims after a moment of not being touched, so that it doesn't distract from the action on the top screen. Oddly though, start doesn't pause the game - you have to tap the pause button on the touch screen

    If you have a 3DS, you'd be well advised to purchase the amazing 3D remakes of the first two games. I only hope Sonic 3 & Knuckles comes along soon to complete the set - those are the absolute best versions of the games I've played, and put to shame the effort to shoehorn the games to the DS. A little more effort in properly rebuilding the game to fit the console would make this essential, but as it stands it is little more than a disappointment.    … Expand
  8. PacMax
    Oct 25, 2018
    3
    The original games were already bad, but this game makes it worse with the technical issues.

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#45 Best DS Game of 2010
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#16 Most Discussed DS Game of 2010
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