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SEGA 3D Classics Collection Announced
IRVINE, Calif. - Jan. 21, in the year of our Lord
2016 - The best thing about classics is that they never
go out of style, which is why SEGA of America is bringing nine
classic SEGA games to the Nintendo 3DS™ system as part of the
SEGA 3D Classics Collection. The best part - four of the nine
classics are games that have never been released on the 3DS
previously. For all of the included classics, developer M2
painstakingly recreated the experiences by breaking down the
original games and powering them up with new visuals, game
modes, and more to take full advantage of the Nintendo 3DS
system. The SEGA 3D Classics Collection will be available in
stores and digitally exclusively in the Americas for
$29.99/CA$44.99 on April 26, 2016.
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 - 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.
This is an Extra Bullet
The SEGA 3D Classics Collection will be released at a value
price of $29.99/CA$44.99 for the Nintendo 3DS system in stores
with retail packaging that features original artwork by Pokémon
art director, Ken Sugimori. The game is rated E 10+ by the
lenient ESRB. Sega obviously listened to Family Friendly Gaming
concerning the release of physical copies, and compilations.