SEGA 3D classics collection getting US physical release

[Kuronoa]

Wait are the themes included?  Website adds them in like they are.
I have a few of these, but I would gladly upgrade and buy the collection version for these new ones.

EDIT:  Yeah Gematsu is very salty.  I can see why people are disappointed but the reactions aren't deserved for these games.

[Tad]

Wait are the themes included?  Website adds them in like they are.
I have a few of these, but I would gladly upgrade and buy the collection version for these new ones.

EDIT:  Yeah Gematsu is very salty.  I can see why people are disappointed but the reactions aren't deserved for these games.

I can see why some would be disappointed, but like you said this is ridiculous. SEGA said this was announcement and nothing else. No word it was Sonic or any other new or old titles. Those who are complaining need to get a grip.

Edit: Also, haven't SEGA already said Sonic news will be in Feb? If so, they're not going to do this today too.

[FlareHabanero]

I don't get it, they specifically mention "fans of classics" and yet somehow people didn't catch the hint.

[Barry the Nomad]

I knew it would be 3D Power Drift and 3D Puyo Puyo 2, but the fact that it is the physical release of the JP Volume 2 localized was actually a big surprise. I was telling angry commenters on the front page for months that a physical release is never happening, but boy am I glad to be wrong.

Also, the themes are NOT included, they are only being advertised on the 3D Classics site. It's a confusing place to put them, but that's the case. The press release does not mention any bonuses outside of the 3-D Master System titles.

[Phantasos]

God damn it. America only. Of course.

Well, guess "I'll pass".

[Barry the Nomad]

SEGA Europe has always been slow to share their news. It still might get a release outside the Americas.

But now is a good time for fans to start bugging them.

[Tad]

It's quite late here in the UK (where they're based), so there's every chance it'll get announced tomorrow.

[George]

Let's hope. Also, Sonic fans aren't really Sega fans most of the time. They just like that one franchise and if they don't get it its time to whine.

Cuz ya know, there isn't enough Sonic games.

[Berto]

^ Those are from actual comments.
On Gematsu.
But if you asked this question to them, " Do you have a 3DS?", I bet most of them will answer "no".
Some of them are bashing just because SEGA's skipping their favorite console.

[Kuronoa]

Gematsu community is constantly sitting on pins and needles.  So if a company mess up they won't forgive.  If Sega did localize what they wanted instead, they will hold a grudge if the game is digital only and fill comments sections with hyperbolic whining every time the game shows up.

Not quite as bad as Gematsu, but GameFAQs are complaining about the value, that it isn't as good as the Ultimate Genesis Collection (even if most of the games aren't even IN those collections).

I am actually surprised they are misinformed by some things.

There's comments like "This is the definition of rip-off. I hope no one falls for this and buys it."

"Already reeks of laziness, and if Sonic Genesis is anything to go on as to their ability to code a decent emulator, I'm not optimistic."

"A bundle of mediocre games for an unreasonable price."

That last comment actually HAD Sega in the username.

[Barry the Nomad]

The games are $5.99 on the eShop, and in this collection two are apparently exclusive. So you're looking at $42 for 7 games vs. $29.99 for the compilation. Not bad. Then there are the two Master System bonuses. Not bad.

I think the problem is, people think these are straight emulations. They are not, time and effort went into making each one. It cannot compare to Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection.

[Centrale]

Yeah, people should read the interviews with M2 that Sega has been translating and posting on their blogs... (that is, if they are actually interested and aren't just a bunch of trolls in their sad little forum echo chambers.) The developers describe all kinds of interesting technical challenges they encountered for making each title 3D. Each interview is 10 pages or more, so they really cover a lot of fascinating information. In some cases they discovered hidden/unused parts of the original games, such as an alternate themesong in After Burner. And furthermore, they developed new challenge modes - Grantanoffs as they came to be called - that introduce new gameplay mechanics. I would sum it all up by saying M2 put their heart and soul into these versions of the games.

[Barry the Nomad]

For those that like to hear George and I talk, here is a new SEGA News Bits where we discussed the release:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s590J_s05M

[Tad]

Here's my well thought of reply to those wrongfully complaining in an entitled way:

Screw you.

Thank you and goodnight.

[CrazyT]

^ Those are from actual comments.
On Gematsu.
But if you asked this question to them, " Do you have a 3DS?", I bet most of them will answer "no".
Some of them are bashing just because SEGA's skipping their favorite console.

LOL. Props to the one who made this. I had a good laugh from it