Sega Classics Collection

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Mar 22, 2005
Metascore
46

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 18
  3. Negative: 8 out of 18
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  1. BonusStage
    80
    It’s sad that Sega couldn’t just leave the classic 2D graphics intact and I wish they wouldn’t have trashed "Golden Axe" so viciously, but above any of its problems Sega Classics Collection is a fun throwback title that retro game collectors and Sega fans shouldn’t pass up.
  2. PSX Extreme
    66
    "Monaco GP" and "Golden Axe" are broken to the point of being nearly unplayable, and the tandem of Tant R and Bonanza Bros. is a bonus that you'll rarely play because of how simple both games are.
  3. Game Informer
    65
    Companies ought to respect their history enough to let it be. [Apr 2005, p.128]
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  5. VGPub
    65
    On the other, it’s impossible to deny just how flawed some of the remakes are. I can’t help but be disappointed by their lackluster quality, but by the odd lack of the original games being on here.
  6. GamerFeed
    60
    The collection's mostly a success, although when it falls backward, it falls hard, particularly with the miserable remake of "Golden Axe."
  7. GameSpy
    60
    Even with its various faults, the collection offers up more than enough to remind us why we started playing video games in the first place.
  8. Play Magazine
    55
    These graphically deficient remakes only half-heartedly capture the greatness of the originals, often feeling like a cheap homage rather than true remakes. [March 2005, p.58]
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  9. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    50
    Sega should have included all of the originals. They might not have aged well, but you can't even feel nostalgic about these pointless remakes. [March 2005, p.120]
  10. 1UP
    50
    It's also a travesty that the original arcade games aren't included in this collection (though, perhaps Sega felt those would invalidate these new installments -- especially in the case of Golden Axe, which just plain sucks).
  11. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    50
    A shoddy selection of oldies that could have been so much better. It's only rescued by "Space Harrier" and the still-superb "Columns." [Mar 2006, p.86]
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  12. PSM Magazine
    40
    A collection of the original games would have rocked, but in too many of these games, Sega Classics Collection has reinvented the wheel - and somehow made it square. [March 2005, p.78]
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  13. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    40
    It's just too bad that Sega didn't take more time with these games since some of them, in their original form, could still hold up after all of these years. [March 2005, p.97]
  14. Cheat Code Central
    40
    Even at twenty bucks, which turns out to be two bucks a game, there are games that I wouldn't ever consider putting eight quarters into if they were in an airport arcade and I had a ten-hour layover. I would just opt for a nap instead.
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  15. PSX Nation
    40
    What the hell is happening to the Sega that I knew and loved through the Genesis, Saturn and Dreamcast eras?
  16. G4 TV
    40
    Proves one thing--Sega needs to stop tinkering with its past and start respecting its illustrious history as much as its core fan base does.
  17. Eurogamer
    40
    In short, this isn't going to please anyone, apart from the few of you who are after a decent Virtua Racing for the lounge.
  18. GameSpot
    32
    These are 10 awful remakes of old Sega games that will only serve to infuriate their intended audience.
  19. Play UK
    8
    The worst compilation of all time. [Apr 2006, p.107]
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Awards & Rankings

95
#95 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 3 out of 12
  1. zmandude24
    Jan 15, 2023
    0
    I didn't realize it was possible to **** up a collection of old games this badly.
    1. There isn't a single Sonic game. That would be like an    I didn't realize it was possible to **** up a collection of old games this badly.
    1. There isn't a single Sonic game. That would be like an NES or SNES compilation without any Mario or Zelda games.
    2. The "remakes" removed key elements from the originals like co-op in Golden Axe. You should NEVER exclude key features in a remake that the original had. Also NOBODY asked or wanted the **** excuses for remakes. They should've just put the originals and at least one of the Sonic platformers.    … Full Review »
  2. Stealthgear
    Mar 26, 2017
    6
    Most of the games here are not better than their 2d counterparts. Space Harrier and Bonanza Brothers are both about a 7 in today's terms.Most of the games here are not better than their 2d counterparts. Space Harrier and Bonanza Brothers are both about a 7 in today's terms. Virtua Racer is an okay port. Golden Axe, Columns, & Monaco GP are the worst. I don't know how they managed to make worse versions of classic games by converting them. You should probably grab this game, but don't pay much, and don't plan on playing it forever. As far as Sega releases this is one of the worst Sega games I've ever put in my machine. I didn't experience any glitches, but a lot of the graphics and gameplay were not up to par for PS2 or not up to par for Sega Genesis standards. This is just a weird Sega collectable that doesn't cost much.… Full Review »
  3. MichaelLynn
    Sep 27, 2009
    5
    The conversion of Outrun is not a perfect rewrite from the arcade. Due to licensing issues the Ferrari Testorossa has been replaced with aThe conversion of Outrun is not a perfect rewrite from the arcade. Due to licensing issues the Ferrari Testorossa has been replaced with a generic red sports car. The cars are not the same as those in the original arcade version. They have added yellow taxi cabs and vans which were never in the original OutRun.

    - The car is too big and looks terrible.
    - The vibration function does not work when the car crashes. Doesn't matter if turned onoff in options.
    - The red colour on the speedometer is too dark.
    - The hilo gear change indication on the screen should be able to be optionally displayed (initially off).
    - The mountains on Devil's Canyon should go to the edge of the road.
    - The KTM motorcycle advert has been changed to some fake brand.

    The vibration function would have been a nice effect when a steering wheel is connected as an analog controller on the PS2.

    For an arcade perfect conversion check OutRun on Sega Ages Volume 1 on the Sega Saturn. That conversion was by Robuto games.

    This could have been so much better.    … Full Review »
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