Sega 3D Reprint Archives
| Sega 3D Classics Collection | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Developer(s) | M2 |
| Publisher(s) | Sega |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo 3DS |
| Release | |
Sega 3D Classics Collection is a video game compilation developed by M2 and published by Sega for the Nintendo 3DS. In Japan, the collection was released with the title Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives 2. It is a successor to the 2014 Japan-only video game compilation Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives.
Games
Sega 3D Classics Collection includes ten games, five (three in Japan) of which have not been released separately on the Nintendo eShop.[1][2] Instead of the games being run in emulation, the code for the games were rebuilt to add new features like stereoscopic 3D.
- ^ a b c Exclusive to Sega 3D Classics Collection
- ^ Secret unlockable game - Go to Extras on the main menu and tap the lower left corner of the touchscreen.
- ^ a b Exclusive to Sega 3D Classics Collection outside of Japan.
Development and release
Instead of the games being run in emulation, the code for the games were rebuilt to add new features like stereoscopic 3D. The compilation was first released in Japan on December 23, 2015, followed by North America on April 26, 2016 and Europe on November 4, 2016. The physical cover of the compilation was illustrated by Pokémon character designer Ken Sugimori. In Japan, Sega 3D Classics Collection was released under the title Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives 2.
Reception
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 76/100[3] |
Sega 3D Classics Collection received "generally favourable" reviews from critics according to aggregate review website Metacritic.[3]
Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives
Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives (セガ3D復刻アーカイブス, Sega 3D Fukkoku Ākaibusu) is a predecessor to Sega 3D Classics Collection for the Nintendo 3DS in Japan. The video game compilation was developed by M2 and published by Sega and released in Japan on December 18, 2014.[4]
| Title | Version |
|---|---|
| Ecco the Dolphin | Sega Genesis/Mega Drive |
| Fantasy Zone: Opa-Opa Brothers | Arcade |
| Out Run | Arcade |
| Out Run 3-D | Sega Master System |
| Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master | Sega Genesis/Mega Drive |
| Space Harrier | Arcade |
| Space Harrier 3-D | Sega Master System |
| Streets of Rage | Sega Genesis/Mega Drive |
A retail box set of both compilations was released in Japan on December 23, 2015.
Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives 3: Final Stage
Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives 3: Final Stage (セガ3D復刻アーカイブス3 FINAL STAGE, Sega 3D Fukkoku Ākaibusu 3 FINAL STAGE) is a sequel to both Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives and Sega 3D Classics Collection that has been released for the Nintendo 3DS on December 22, 2016 in Japan alongside a retail box set containing all three compilations.[5]
| Title | Version |
|---|---|
| After Burner II | Arcade |
| Alien Syndrome[6] | Arcade |
| Champion Boxing | SG-1000 |
| Columns[7] | Sega Genesis/Mega Drive |
| Girl's Garden | SG-1000 |
| Gunstar Heroes | Sega Genesis/Mega Drive |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | Sega Genesis/Mega Drive |
| Streets of Rage II | Sega Genesis/Mega Drive |
| Super Hang-On | Arcade |
| Thunder Force III | Sega Genesis/Mega Drive |
| Turbo OutRun | Arcade |
References
- ^ "SEGA 3D Reprint Archives 2 announced for Japan". Nintendo Everything. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ "SEGA 3D Classics Archives 2 to include 3D Power Drift, 3D Puyo Puyo 2 and two bonus games". Perfectly Nintendo. 10 September 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ a b "Sega 3D Classic Collection for 3DS Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
- ^ ©SEGA. "セガ3D復刻アーカイブス｜セガ 3D復刻プロジェクト｜セガ". Archives.sega.jp. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ ©SEGA. "セガ3D復刻アーカイブス3 FINAL STAGE｜セガ 3D復刻プロジェクト｜セガ". Retrieved 25 February 2017.
- ^ "Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives 3 adds Alien Syndrome, Columns". 11 October 2016.
- ^ "Famitsu details SEGA 3D Archives 3: Final Stage and Puyo Puyo Chronicles".