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| title = Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection / Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection |
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| title = Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection |
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| image = Sonic Ultimate Genesis Collection.jpg |
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| released = {{vgrelease|NA|February 10, 2009|PAL|February 20, 2009}} |
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| 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>}} |
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'''''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). |
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'''''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 ] (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). |
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==List of games== |
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===Sega Genesis/Mega Drive games (40 total)=== |
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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. |
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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. |
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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". Also, most of the games from the '']'' were dropped, although only the best ones from the compilation were kept. |
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''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> |
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''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. |
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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}} |
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| MC = (PS3) 80/100<ref name="MCPS3">{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/sonics-ultimate-genesis-collection |title=Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection for PlayStation 3 Reviews |publisher=] |accessdate=October 4, 2017}}</ref><br>(X360) 79/100<ref name="MCX360">{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/sonics-ultimate-genesis-collection|title=Sonic's Ultimate Collection for Xbox 360 Reviews |publisher=] |accessdate=October 4, 2017}}</ref> |
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| 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=] |accessdate=October 4, 2017}}</ref> |
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| 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=] |accessdate=October 4, 2017}}</ref> |
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| 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=] |accessdate=February 19, 2009}}</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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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". Also, most of the games from the Sega Genesis Collection were dropped, although only the best ones from the compilation were kept.
