Sega Genesis Classics

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. Critical Hit
    Jan 18, 2019
    70
    The emulation is perfect, the extra features are great and the Switch is the perfect system for this bit of nostalgia. Unfortunately, the collection of games is a little lacklustre, with the real standouts games that we’ve seen bundled together many times before.
  2. Vooks
    Dec 10, 2018
    70
    At the end of the day, even with the lack of notable Sega classics, games removed from previous collections and the weaker titles chucked in there, there is still a lot of good Sega games and some oddities worth playing at least once. There are hours upon hours of gameplay here, all the RPGs could keep you going until the next time Sega re-releases them. For the price, you’re getting a lot of great Mega Drive games. Hopefully, any future collection will give us games from other points of Sega history (Jet Set Radio Future please).
  3. God is a Geek
    Nov 28, 2018
    50
    Having spent a good amount of time across other collections on the system and even Nintendo’s NES Online app, this is easily the worst collection of older games on the Switch in terms of overall feel. While it has loads of games for the asking price, I would rather spend more and buy quality releases piecemeal or buy another collection for the Switch where there is a lot more to the release than just old roms with a few extras.

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 48
  3. Negative: 4 out of 48
  1. ngjohnson
    Jan 8, 2019
    6
    Bought this collection mainly for the Shining series and Phantasy Star series (against my better judgment, since I have a family now andBought this collection mainly for the Shining series and Phantasy Star series (against my better judgment, since I have a family now and really should not be spending my time level grinding). It's a great collection of titles. Unfortunately I agree with the review by mock1981 that the input lag is a real issue for the platformers, especially the Sonic titles, making them not very enjoyable. I have played it docked and in handheld, with similar lag. I tried playing in airplane mode (recommended on a reddit thread as a way to decrease lag) but didn't seem to help. I would not recommend this collection if you're buying it for the platformers, due to the lag/latency. It's less of an issue for the RPGs of course, so those are still fun, and pretty much how I remember them.… Full Review »
  2. Pete112
    Aug 6, 2021
    5
    Having owned many of these games in the 90s, I jumped at the chance to play them again.

    Unfortunately, despite the nostalgia they don't    Having owned many of these games in the 90s, I jumped at the chance to play them again.

    Unfortunately, despite the nostalgia they don't really measure up to modern equivalents.

    The input lag on some if the faster games like sonic spinball made them unplayable.

    I enjoyed the streets of rage games but that was about it.    … Full Review »
  3. Cartmenbrah
    Dec 12, 2018
    9
    Okay, so obviouslly there isnt S3&k,
    but there are still 50 fantasic classic genesis games to be played on the switch. Maybe wait for a price    Okay, so obviouslly there isnt S3&k,
    but there are still 50 fantasic classic genesis games to be played on the switch. Maybe wait for a price drop if your really stingy but for 30 this is a comfortable price for the collection you get. It even has online for some games. as well as achievements    … Full Review »
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