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{{Short description|2009 video game collection}}
{{Infobox video game {{Infobox video game
| title = Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection / Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection | title = Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection
| image = Sonic Ultimate Genesis Collection.jpg | image = Sonic Ultimate Genesis Collection.jpg
| developer = ] | developer = ]
| publisher = ] | publisher = ]
| platforms = ], ] | platforms = ], ]
| released = {{vgrelease|NA|February 10, 2009|PAL|February 20, 2009}}
| released = {{Video game release|NA|February 10, 2009|EU|February 20, 2009<ref></ref>|AU|February 20, 2009 (PS3)|AU|February 26, 2009 (X360)<ref></ref>}}
| genre = ] | genre = Various
| modes = ], ] | modes = ], ]
}} }}

'''''Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection''''', known as the '''''Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection''''' in ]s, is a ] of ]s developed by ] for the ] and ] consoles. The compilation features 48 ] games (49 counting two versions of '']'') which were previously released for the ] (including most of the '']'' titles released for the system), ] and ]. It is the sequel to the '']'' released previously for the ] and ], however it is similar to that compilation because it contains 16 (in NTSC regions) more games (including unlockable extras). '''''Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection''''' ('''''Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection''''' in ]s) is a ] of video games developed by ] and published by ] for ] and ]. The compilation features 48 ] games (49 counting two versions of '']'') which were previously released for the ] (including most of the '']'' titles released for the system), ] and the ]. It is the sequel to the '']'' released previously for the ] and ], but contains 16 more games (in NTSC regions, including unlockable extras).{{Citation needed|date=January 2024}}


==List of games== ==List of games==


===Sega Genesis/Mega Drive games (40 total)=== ===Sega Genesis===
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*'']'' *'']'' (1989) <small>†</small>
*'']'' *'']'' (1991)
*'']'' *'']'' (1989) <small>†</small>
*'']'' *'']'' (1994)
*'']'' *'']'' (1991) <small>†</small>
*'']'' *'']'' (1990) <small>†</small>
*'']'' *'']'' (1995) <small>†</small>
*'']'' *'']'' (1991) <small>†</small>
*'']'' *'']'' (1993)
*'']'' *'']'' (1994)
*'']'' *'']'' (1992) <small>†</small>
*'']'' *'']'' (1994) <small>†</small>
*'']'' *'']'' (1990)
*'']'' *'']'' (1990)
*'']'' *'']'' (1991) <small>†</small>
*'']'' *'']'' (1991) <small>†</small>
*'']'' *'']'' (1989) <small>†</small>
*'']'' *'']'' (1991) <small>†</small>
*'']'' *'']'' (1993) <small>†</small>
*'']'' *'']'' (1992) <small>†</small>
*'']'' *'']'' (1989) <small>†</small>
*'']'' *'']'' (1990) <small>†</small>
*'']'' *'']'' (1993) <small>†</small>
*'']'' *'']'' (1995) <small>†</small>
*'']'' *'']'' (1992)
*'']'' *'']'' (1993)
*'']'' *'']'' (1991)
*'']'' *'']'' (1993) <small>†</small>
*'']'' *'']'' (1994)
*'']'' *'']'' (1996)
*'']'' *'']'' (1991) <small>†</small>
*'']'' *'']'' (1992) <small>†</small>
*'']'' *'']'' (1994)
*'']'' *'']'' (1993)
*'']'' *'']'' (1991)
*'']'' *'']'' (1992)
*'']'' *'']'' (1994)
*'']'' *'']'' (1988) <small>†</small>
*'']'' *'']'' (1995) <small>†</small>
*'']'' *'']'' (1996) <small>†</small>
{{div col end}} {{div col end}}

<nowiki>†</nowiki> <small>Previously available in '']''.</small>


===Unlockable extra games=== ===Unlockable extra games===
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*'']'' (arcade) *'']'' (])
*'']'' (arcade) *'']'' (arcade) <small>†</small>
*'']'' (arcade) ''(under original title "Tip Top" in some regions)'' *'']'' (arcade) (under original title ''Tip Top'' in some regions) <small>†</small>
*'']'' (arcade) *'']'' (arcade)
*'']'' (Master System) *'']'' (Master System)
*'']'' (Master System) *'']'' (Master System)
*'']'' (arcade) *'']'' (arcade)
*'']'' (arcade) *'']'' (arcade)
*'']'' (arcade) *'']'' (arcade) <small>†</small>
{{div col end}} {{div col end}}


<nowiki>†</nowiki> <small>Previously available in '']''.</small>
The ROM for Phantasy Star is based on the original US version while Space Harrier has audio issues with tracks being pitched out of tune with each other, rendering the audio unpalatable.


According to Ethan Einhorn, the producer for the collection, the three "lock-on" games (''Knuckles in Sonic 2'', ''Sonic 3 & Knuckles'', and ''Blue Sphere'') were not included citing "tight development times", and that including them would have meant "dropping several titles from the collection altogether", specifically the aforementioned nine unlockable games since "they all required unique emulation solutions".<ref></ref> Also, most of the games from the '']'' were dropped, although only the best ones from the compilation were kept. According to Ethan Einhorn, the producer for the collection, the three "lock-on" games (''Knuckles in Sonic 2'', ''Sonic 3 & Knuckles'', and ''Blue Sphere'') were not included citing "tight development times", and that including them would have meant "dropping several titles from the collection altogether", specifically the aforementioned nine unlockable games since "they all required unique emulation solutions".{{Citation needed|date=June 2024}}

== Development ==
''Sega Mega Drive Vinyl'' is a soundtrack featuring music from the games in this compilation and was only made available in Australia and New Zealand. The release was limited to 3500 numbered copies worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|author=21 Nov |url=http://www.trademe.co.nz/Gaming/Other/auction-204017654.htm |title=SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Col. Charity Auction |publisher=Trade Me |date=2009-02-26 |accessdate=2013-11-21}}</ref>


==Reception== ==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
The compilation received mostly positive reviews. ] gave ''Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection'' a 9.0/10 score and an Editor's Choice Award, praising the addition of a rating system for each game and the ''Streets of Rage'' series, among other things. Greg Miller of IGN said that he "can't recommend this game enough".<ref></ref> ] rated the game 98%. It also received the award for Best Anthology in GameShark's Game of the Year Awards 2009.{{Citation needed|date=August 2015}}
| MC = (PS3) 80/100<ref name="MCPS3">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/sonics-ultimate-genesis-collection/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3 |title=Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection for PlayStation 3 Reviews |publisher=] |access-date=October 4, 2017 |archive-date=April 15, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415141349/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/sonics-ultimate-genesis-collection |url-status=live }}</ref><br>(X360) 79/100<ref name="MCX360">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/sonics-ultimate-genesis-collection/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360|title=Sonic's Ultimate Collection for Xbox 360 Reviews|publisher=]|access-date=October 4, 2017|archive-date=June 26, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120626024042/http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/sonics-ultimate-genesis-collection|url-status=live}}</ref>
| GB = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Gerstmann |first=Jeff |date=February 16, 2009 |url=https://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/sonics-ultimate-genesis-collection-review/1900-113/ |title=Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection Review |publisher=] |access-date=October 4, 2017 |archive-date=October 4, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004085455/https://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/sonics-ultimate-genesis-collection-review/1900-113/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| IGN = 9/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Miller |first=Greg |date=February 12, 2009 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/02/12/sonics-ultimate-genesis-collection-review |title=Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection Review |publisher=] |access-date=October 4, 2017 |archive-date=September 20, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150920110549/http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/02/12/sonics-ultimate-genesis-collection-review |url-status=live }}</ref>
| VG = 8/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Orry |first=Tom |date=February 19, 2009 |url=https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/sega-mega-drive-ultimate-collection-review |title=SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection Review |publisher=VideoGamer.com |access-date=February 19, 2009 |archive-date=October 4, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004085041/https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/sega-mega-drive-ultimate-collection-review |url-status=live }}</ref>
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''Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection'' received "generally favorable" reviews, according to ] ].<ref name="MCPS3"/><ref name="MCX360"/>

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Latest revision as of 18:35, 30 July 2024

2009 video game collection 2009 video game
Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection
Developer(s)Backbone Entertainment
Publisher(s)Sega
Platform(s)PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Release
  • NA: February 10, 2009
  • PAL: February 20, 2009
Genre(s)Various
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection (Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection in PAL regions) is a compilation of video games developed by Backbone Entertainment and published by Sega for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The compilation features 48 Sega games (49 counting two versions of Altered Beast) which were previously released for the Sega Genesis (including most of the Sonic the Hedgehog titles released for the system), arcades and the Master System. It is the sequel to the Sega Genesis Collection released previously for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable, but contains 16 more games (in NTSC regions, including unlockable extras).

List of games

Sega Genesis

† Previously available in Sega Genesis Collection.

Unlockable extra games

† Previously available in Sega Genesis Collection.

According to Ethan Einhorn, the producer for the collection, the three "lock-on" games (Knuckles in Sonic 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Blue Sphere) were not included citing "tight development times", and that including them would have meant "dropping several titles from the collection altogether", specifically the aforementioned nine unlockable games since "they all required unique emulation solutions".

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic(PS3) 80/100
(X360) 79/100
Review scores
PublicationScore
Giant Bomb
IGN9/10
VideoGamer.com8/10

Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.

References

  1. ^ "Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on April 15, 2012. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
  2. ^ "Sonic's Ultimate Collection for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on June 26, 2012. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
  3. Gerstmann, Jeff (February 16, 2009). "Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection Review". Giant Bomb. Archived from the original on October 4, 2017. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
  4. Miller, Greg (February 12, 2009). "Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection Review". IGN. Archived from the original on September 20, 2015. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
  5. Orry, Tom (February 19, 2009). "SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection Review". VideoGamer.com. Archived from the original on October 4, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2009.
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