SEGA 3D Classics Collection Brings Nine SEGA Titles to the 3DS

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  • SEGA 3D Classics Collection Brings Nine SEGA Titles to the 3DS

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    Sega just announced the upcoming release of the SEGA 3D Classics Collection for the Nintendo 3DS. For $29.99 (USD) you can get a pack of nine old SEGA titles when this collection comes out on April 26.
    Because it's a collection, the most prudent thing to do would be to list the games included, starting with the titles never-before-released outside of Japan first:
    • Power Drift - This sprite-based circuit racer puts you head to head against other AI racers in a twisting, turning, jumping, looping race to the finish.
    • Puyo Puyo 2 - This head-to-head competitive puzzle game is simple to learn, hard to master, and compellingly addictive. Compete against the AI or friends in local multiplayer. Note: because of the quirks of trying to localize a game hard-coded in Japanese, the game has been left entirely in its original language. English instructions are available in the included digital manual.

    Next, we have a pair of rarities not released on the 3DS before - true collectibles for the Master System enthusiast:
    • Maze Walker - Originally designed for the SegaScope 3-D glasses on the Sega Master System, Maze Walker comes to life on the 3DS, faithfully reproducing the sense of depth as players try to escape the mysterious, twisting maze filled with unknown dangers. Originally released as Maze Hunter for the Master System in the West.
    • Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa - The sentient space ship Opa-Opa is back to defend its bases from evil (but cute!) invaders in the classic scrolling shooter. For SEGA history buffs, this version of Fantasy Zone II is the original Master System version.

    And for the previously released titles:
    • Fantasy Zone II W -Fantasy Zone II W, which was originally created for the Master System, is the version of Fantasy Zone II upgraded to the graphical capabilities of the System- 16 arcade board with added 3D effects. You can enjoy it in 2 game modes with different rules.
    • Sonic The Hedgehog - The evil scientist, Dr. Eggman (aka Dr. Robotnik), has snatched the animals of South Island, turning them into robot slaves. Only the famed blue blur can defeat Dr. Eggman and rescue the animals from his vile clutches in the game that started it all for the fastest hedgehog - Sonic!
    • Thunder Blade - In Thunder Blade, players control a helicopter and use guns and missiles to destroy enemy vehicles while flying between buildings, through caves, and into enemy bases. The re-mastered version boasts stereoscopic 3D visuals and adds a host of new features.
    • Galaxy Force II - As the star pilot of the Space Federation, it's up to you to strap yourself into your TRY-X fighter and turn the tables on the invade forces of Halcyon and the Fourth Empire in this 3D shoot 'em up. This remastered version has upgraded graphics with double the resolution of the original for a more pleasing aesthetic.
    • Altered Beast - Summoned from the dead by Zeus, players in Altered Beast must shape shift into various beasts and fight off hordes of demons to rescue the captured Athena from the clutches of Neff. Offers local co-op multiplayer.

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    • K-16
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      Power Drift was never released outside of Japan? Huh... I guess the arcade owners imported the machine and set it to English then (gee thanks for having an English option, but not sell it in North America), because I saw arcades with the game in complete English, so I've actually seen it before back in the day. Weird.

      And in case anyone finds Puyo Puyo 2 to look familiar, it's the sequel to Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine. At the time, none of us would buy something called Puyo Puyo, especially when it all looks too cute. So they decided to use the Sonic franchise and mod it accordingly. Kind of like Super Mario Bros. 2 and Doki Doki Panic. Why the first game could be localized, while the second game is hard-coded in Japanese, I don't know. But whatever. Least they're honest about not translating anything.

      Bit bummed to see no online multiplayer for Altered Beast and Puyo Puyo 2. But to be fair, P2P console multiplayer is a rarity, and having a dedicated server specifically for two retro games is... Dumb and unnecessarily expensive.
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