Sonic Classic Collection

 DS
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Mar 2, 2010
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 40
  3. Negative: 5 out of 40
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  1. 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. 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... ButI 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
  2. 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 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    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
  3. CaptainCool246
    Dec 28, 2012
    9
    If your a fan of the classic Sonic games 1-3 & Knuckles then you'll love this.It's a nice port of these games to the DS that you are able to take with you with the very welcome edition of a save feature for the first 2 games that you can't get on the originals. There's some slow down and graphical glitches on this one but overall nothing really game breaking as far as i can tell. For SonicIf your a fan of the classic Sonic games 1-3 & Knuckles then you'll love this.It's a nice port of these games to the DS that you are able to take with you with the very welcome edition of a save feature for the first 2 games that you can't get on the originals. There's some slow down and graphical glitches on this one but overall nothing really game breaking as far as i can tell. For Sonic fans with a DS or 3DS it's a must buy or if you've never played these games before and have a DS or 3DS it's a great way to do so… Expand
  4. 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 the go so yea!
  5. Luigibarqs
    Oct 28, 2010
    5
    A decent compilation of Sonic the Hedgehog's retro adventures but be aware of audio, graphical, lag and collision detection problems that will show up rather frequently during game play. Some new features have been added such as the ability to save and load files in Sonic the Hedgehog games that originally did not support saving along with a story summary page and a How to Play page forA decent compilation of Sonic the Hedgehog's retro adventures but be aware of audio, graphical, lag and collision detection problems that will show up rather frequently during game play. Some new features have been added such as the ability to save and load files in Sonic the Hedgehog games that originally did not support saving along with a story summary page and a How to Play page for each game. Some features have also been removed such at the ability to use certain cheats or access the options menus for some games. The ability to play multiplayer modes, the competition mini game in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles, and Tails alone in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is also lost.

    Some issues this game suffers from include some slowdowns and lag, minor graphical and audio issues, some problems with collision detection and a annoying camera when the screen locks.

    Bonus content in this collection is very limited, this consists of a feature to navigate the main menus in English, French and Spanish, a very small collection of bonus art and a credits screen.

    It is overall a decent collection but it feels rather rushed as some problems still look like they need to be ironed out.    … Expand
  6. Sonicphoto
    Sep 15, 2010
    9
    Sonic Classic Collection is an excellent collection for the Nintendo DS featuring some of the best sonic games out there, all in one collection. While some of the games features some really strange glitches where your character may suddenly disappear from the screen, they don't happen too often. But the best addition to this collection is the ability to save your progress for the firstSonic Classic Collection is an excellent collection for the Nintendo DS featuring some of the best sonic games out there, all in one collection. While some of the games features some really strange glitches where your character may suddenly disappear from the screen, they don't happen too often. But the best addition to this collection is the ability to save your progress for the first time in sonic the hedgehog 1 and 2, which makes this version superior to the iphone version of the game. Plus it also includes knuckles playable on both sonic the hedgehog 2 and 3. And a couple of extra illustrations in the game for you to see. If you already own this collection in perhaps Sonic Mega Collection, but you still want to play this game on the go, then this is definitely the title for you. And for only 20 dollars, you get an excellent deal!… Expand
  7. Cale
    Sep 9, 2011
    3
    Sega made a grown man cry with this one. I was a fanboy back during the bit-wars and these were my favorite games for a long time. I don't care that there isn't any new content, and frankly, it doesn't need it. What I care about is that an effort to actually convert the games is absent. A script here, touch screen controls there, a menu or two, a copy of the rom files for each and anSega made a grown man cry with this one. I was a fanboy back during the bit-wars and these were my favorite games for a long time. I don't care that there isn't any new content, and frankly, it doesn't need it. What I care about is that an effort to actually convert the games is absent. A script here, touch screen controls there, a menu or two, a copy of the rom files for each and an emulator. You can't even really call it a port because they didn't actually bother to convert the game data to the new system at all. They just slapped an interface over an emulator. An emulator simply unequipped to do these great old games any justice whatsoever. An emulator that could not be configured to actually let the start button be the pause button. An emulator that can't keep up with Sonic to the point of killing him in some of the fastest parts. An emulator that somehow lost all the nuances of control that the games had in their original form, turning them from slick and fun to clunky and awkward. They didn't even bother to go through the game data and attempt to convert it to the NDS's different vertical resolution, giving the game-play a squashed, distorted look that is always. If they'd just set the emulator to crop things a bit from the top and bottom, that might have been excused. It's painfully clear Sega just shoved them into a box that doesn't quite fit them, so there's little wonder why they came out wrinkled, though mangled feels closer to being the right word for me. I love the games, but they're not what I'm rating here. Do it right, Sega, or just don't do it.… Expand
  8. PacMax
    Oct 25, 2018
    3
    The original games were already bad, but this game makes it worse with the technical issues.
  9. Axlthehunter
    Nov 18, 2010
    6
    Sonic Classic collection has been critisized by many just due to the lack of extras but really, if you're a fan then all you really care about is the games included and the quality of the ports. In that aspect my score has nothing to do with the lack of bonus content; Rather my complaint is in the quality of the ports. While none of the ports are horrible or broken some of them, mainlySonic Classic collection has been critisized by many just due to the lack of extras but really, if you're a fan then all you really care about is the games included and the quality of the ports. In that aspect my score has nothing to do with the lack of bonus content; Rather my complaint is in the quality of the ports. While none of the ports are horrible or broken some of them, mainly sonic 1 and 2 do suffer from some framerate issues that can be quite bothersome as well as sound inconsistant audio quality only when playing the first two titles. However the games are still fun and are by no means ruined by these issues, there have been far worse ports (see Sonic The Hedgehog Genesis for GBA). All in all the games are still playable but you always get the feeling that they should be better if you were playing on a console. Sonic 3 and Sonic and Knuckles came through better, the same issues are present, but not as frequent as the other two. All in all. There are plenty of better ways to experience these games whether it be on a Genesis/Megadrive system or even in a plethora of console ports accross the last two gens of systems. However, if you really want to play these games on the go, you may just want to look into this fun yet flawed package.… Expand
  10. 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? 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    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
  11. ultraRising
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Knuckles in Sonic 3 alone makes this collection great, but when you add both versions of Sonic 2, Sonic and Knuckles and regular Sonic 3, this is a compilation that you must pick up!
  12. Kdog152
    Dec 12, 2022
    9
    Great ports, however, it's disappointing that they didn't put Sonic CD in this collection. Also, I wish they'd have put the spin dash in sonic 1, just to make it a bit more fun.
  13. 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 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.
  14. 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, 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 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

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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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#10 Most Shared DS Game of 2010

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Universo Nintendo
    Dec 27, 2010
    75
    Worth for those that want to remember the classics or for those that don't know them.
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  2. IGN
    70
    Sonic Classic Collection is a good, but flawed compilation for the Nintendo DS that just screams "small budget, short development cycle!" It is what it is: four great Sonic games accurately ported to a half-assed compilation.
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  3. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    83
    It's not a great port and we'd have liked more content, but the quality gameplay shines through.
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