Sonic Mega Collection

 GameCube
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Nov 10, 2002
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 58 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 58
  3. Negative: 2 out of 58
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  1. Someonewholikessonic
    Apr 26, 2003
    10
    It's a great game, people think it is rubbish because of no Sonic CD, but you can only fit so many great Mega Drive titles on such a small disk, i have all these on my Mega Drive but i thought, whattever and bought it for my GameCube. The Archie comics are good, but i can't buy them because they are not for sale where i live. So it's a good opportunity for me to see them.It's a great game, people think it is rubbish because of no Sonic CD, but you can only fit so many great Mega Drive titles on such a small disk, i have all these on my Mega Drive but i thought, whattever and bought it for my GameCube. The Archie comics are good, but i can't buy them because they are not for sale where i live. So it's a good opportunity for me to see them. The non sonic games are good too. I can't wait for Sonic Adventure DX to come out, even tough i have Sonic Adventure for my Dreamcast, i will probably still get i, and Sonic Advance 2, cause i have every Sonic game there ever has been. I can't wait, i'm glad Sonic went on Nintendo! That's what i think, and i'm sure a lot of people think the same, sonic rulz, ok.… Expand
  2. 00-z3N
    Nov 25, 2017
    8
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    Score/Nota: 8.0/10 Unfortunately, I never had the pleasure (for my economy) of having a SEGA console, that is why I have this collection with great enthusiasm and I must say that it is really great. It shows a great visual improvement in the 7 titles that includes the collection (plus some unlockables to give a total of 12-14 depending on the    Review/Reseña (English/Español)

    Score/Nota: 8.0/10

    Unfortunately, I never had the pleasure (for my economy) of having a SEGA console, that is why I have this collection with great enthusiasm and I must say that it is really great.

    It shows a great visual improvement in the 7 titles that includes the collection (plus some unlockables to give a total of 12-14 depending on the region) as well as an improvement in terms of sound. The control is pretty good thanks to the ergonomics that has always been the control of Gamecube, which is not lost at any time of the total experience that these games offered in its original console.

    Despite being a collection, it serves for all those diehard Nintendo fans who never had a SEGA console and it becomes a cult gem for all the cube owners. 8.0/10

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    Lamentablemente nunca tuve el placer (por mi época y economía) de tener una consola de SEGA, es por ello que jugué esta colección con bastante ilusión y debo decir que efectivamente es grandiosa.

    Se nota una gran mejora visual en los 7 títulos que incluye la colección (mas algunos desbloqueables para dar un total de 12-14 dependiendo de la región) así como una mejora en términos sonoros. El control queda bastante bien gracias a lo ergonómico que siempre ha resultado el mando de Gamecube, con lo cual no se pierde en ningún momento la experiencia total que estos juegos ofrecieron en su consola original.

    A pesar de ser una colección, sirve para todos aquellos acérrimos fans de Nintendo que nunca tuvieron una consola de SEGA y se convierte en una joya de culto para todos los poseedores del cubo. 8.0/10    … Expand
  3. Geo3891
    Nov 29, 2022
    9
    Es la colección de juegos de Sonic mas grande y con mas contenido hasta el momento, a pesar de ser ROMS emuladas, eso lo compensa con tener una muy buena variedad de juegos de Sonic con mucho contenido extra
  4. LeeH.
    Mar 10, 2003
    9
    A brilliant compilation when you here the words "sega" i takes you back to the old games, a great compilation. a must have for sonic fans. but i wish it had sonic jam and sonic cd. can't wait till sonic adventure dx comes out!
  5. DjKersch
    Mar 1, 2003
    9
    The sickestgame. Better than Metroid Prime.
  6. PaulO.
    Mar 4, 2003
    10
    Phat.
  7. RossP.
    Mar 8, 2003
    10
    Sonic fan or not, a fan-tastic game.
  8. RyanM.
    Feb 8, 2003
    9
    This is a realy good game saga is still on of my favorite systems even with the cube box and ps2 out i still lie turning on my saga and playing as my favorite caricter of all time sonice the headchoge if u have ever played saga and played sonic 1,2,3 or sonic and nuckles u probobly know what i mean this is a really good idea and im really glad saga decided to make this game i think u This is a realy good game saga is still on of my favorite systems even with the cube box and ps2 out i still lie turning on my saga and playing as my favorite caricter of all time sonice the headchoge if u have ever played saga and played sonic 1,2,3 or sonic and nuckles u probobly know what i mean this is a really good idea and im really glad saga decided to make this game i think u shuld get it if your looking 4 a good cube game if u do get it good luck.… Expand
  9. SkythePurpleHedgeHog(Rebecca)
    Mar 20, 2003
    10
    Amazing. Its awsome. P.S I LOVE SONIC!!!
  10. StenioS.
    Apr 28, 2004
    10
    É uma grande coleção, dispensa comentarios.
  11. RyanG.
    Apr 29, 2003
    5
    I bought this game thinking that it was fun. But when in played it i thought Why did i waste my money. I only played it for 3 days. But I guess its O.K.
  12. JosephR.
    May 19, 2003
    9
    The game is beri good.
  13. FredHall
    Nov 15, 2005
    8
    Great game. Now I don' t have to dust off the old Sega to play my sonic games.
  14. SteveC.
    Nov 18, 2002
    10
    It has all the best Sonic Games on it!
  15. SteveT.
    Nov 23, 2002
    7
    Sonic Jam for Sega Saturn has more content. But dont get me wrong, its still a good game!
  16. Luigibarqs
    Mar 22, 2012
    9
    Sonic Mega Collection is a compilation of some of Sonic the Hedgehog's greatest games along with a few Sonic spinoffs and two bonus games not related to Sonic at all. The games that come in this compilation consists of Sonic the Hedgehog (Genesis US version), Sonic the Hedgehog (Megadrive Japanese version), Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Genesis US Version), Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Genesis USSonic Mega Collection is a compilation of some of Sonic the Hedgehog's greatest games along with a few Sonic spinoffs and two bonus games not related to Sonic at all. The games that come in this compilation consists of Sonic the Hedgehog (Genesis US version), Sonic the Hedgehog (Megadrive Japanese version), Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Genesis US Version), Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Genesis US Version), Sonic and Knuckles (Genesis US Version), Lock-On Sonic 1 & Knuckles: Blue Spheres Minigame (Genesis US Version), Lock-On Sonic 2 & Knuckles: Knuckles in Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Genesis US Version), Lock-On Sonic 3 and Knuckles: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Knuckles, Sonic 3D Blast (Genesis US Version), Sonic Spinball (Genesis US Version), Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (Genesis US Version), Flickey (Genesis US Version) and Ristar (Genesis US Version). The Emulation of the games overall are amazing but not completely perfect. There are very minimal differences with audio and some graphical effects but nothing that really effects the experience much at all. The game includes nice bonuses such as full readable instruction manuals and a full readable comic book, , a collection of Comic Book cover illustrations, cutscenes from Sonic CD, Concept art, advertisements for Sonic Adventure 2 Battle and Sonic Advanced 2 and more. The games retain their two player modes but certain cheat codes are disabled or modified (Knuckles for some reason can no longer access Sonic/Tails exclusive stages through level select in S&K and S3&K and obviously Sonic/Tails can't access Knuckles' version Sky Sanctuary Zone either.) Overall this game is a cheaply priced compilation filled with many quality games and it definitely worth a purchase by Sonic fans or people who love nostalgic platformer games from the 16-bit era of the 1990s.… Expand
  17. SuperSkyler64
    Mar 6, 2013
    10
    The best collection of games I have and frankly if you have no other way to play the original Sonic games I would highly suggest this collection and the Gems Collection as well. I still have yet to unlock all the secrets, but the extra content is pretty impressive. Definately a great collction. Heck even the music is great!
  18. Redfireball
    Nov 6, 2013
    10
    With 12 outstanding games and many extras hidden within the small disk, this game deserves a place on your video game shelf. The game is cheaper than buying their Genesis/Mega Drive versions together, and that's great! You'll want this game's Sonic the Hedgehog over the cruddy GBA version.
  19. GamecubeLover
    Jul 3, 2016
    9
    This game has all your favorite sonic games and mashes it into MY favorite video game system. I spent weeks playing this amazing game even though I have all the games on the game I just keep playing. I love this game but it isn't perfect but I do recommend it. Just some games aren't perfect on this game but it's still fun!
  20. BM30
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The best game compilation of all time. Do I need to say more? It has so much content filled in the game being the games,comics, trivia, etc. 10/10 Amazing game!
  21. Hm02
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    Sonic mega collection has some of the best games sonic has to offer such as the original sonic the hedgehog, sonic 2, sonic spinball and my personal favourite sonic 3 and knuckles as well as many more titles. The games run and control just as well as they did on the mega drive with no porting issues. There are also many unlockable games as well, such as knuckles in sonic 2 and even theSonic mega collection has some of the best games sonic has to offer such as the original sonic the hedgehog, sonic 2, sonic spinball and my personal favourite sonic 3 and knuckles as well as many more titles. The games run and control just as well as they did on the mega drive with no porting issues. There are also many unlockable games as well, such as knuckles in sonic 2 and even the mega drive classic Ristar can be unlocked as well. Overall I highly recommend this game to any sonic fans as well as gamecube owners as it gives players some of the best sonic has to offer.… Expand
  22. E102Gamma
    Nov 15, 2021
    8
    I played this game through Dolphin a few years ago and even though emulation is now the superior way to play the classics, in 2002 this must have been a treat. I didn't spend much time on it but I was surprised to find all the bonuses in this compilation. There is artwork of the many characters throughout the series, scans of the original game manuals, scans of the covers of various SonicI played this game through Dolphin a few years ago and even though emulation is now the superior way to play the classics, in 2002 this must have been a treat. I didn't spend much time on it but I was surprised to find all the bonuses in this compilation. There is artwork of the many characters throughout the series, scans of the original game manuals, scans of the covers of various Sonic the Hedgehog comic issues from the Archie series, videos promoting various sonic games throughout the icon's history, and so much more. It is the ultimate Sonic the Hedgehog treasure trove. Though the emulations of the games themselves aren't perfect, they were still as fun as ever. This is exactly what a compilation is at its best. Sonic Mega Collection reminded people why Sonic was so beloved and why he continues to be. It was meant to be the game that taught three new audiences Sonic's history. As far as compilations go, Sonic Mega Collection is easily among the best.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#49 Best GameCube Game of 2002
15
#15 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Eurogamer
    70
    This title is a vastly preferable alternative to a myriad Sonic Advances in the style of Nintendo's Mario rehashes.
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  2. Gamestyle
    70
    Lost however is some of the speed and flow of the previous games; a little too much in the way of exploration involved for a Sonic game (if you want to find all the bonus level entrances anyway).
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  3. GamingTrend
    94
    For $40, this is one of the greatest compilation games ever released.
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