Back to the days when Sonic was good
There are a few new noteworthy features to complement the library’s transition onto next-gen consoles, including a makeover that upscales the graphics, outputting the games at 720p which gives the games a little a bit more polish and smooths out the rough edges.There’s also an easily browseable interface that you can arrange by genre, user rating or alphabetical order and the games are presented neatly with retro-style cartridges so you can jump in and out of games with ease. The ability to be able to save games during any point is a first for the Mega Drive collection, so you can play and come back to games at your own pace. Achievements are also supported, both on Xbox 360 and PS3, so there’s an added incentive to keep playing.
The lack of multiplayer is understandable considering the mammoth task it would have taken to implement, but a global leader-board would have been a worthwhile inclusion and would have added a competitive edge and further replay value to the collection.
With a host of developer videos available, and interesting snippets of information regarding each game’s history - and not forgetting the huge list of retro titles - the SEGA Mega Drive Collection is a compilation that is well worth its £25 retail price. At just 51p per title it’s a bargain if you’re a fan of SEGA or you’re just seeking to relive some of those Mega Drive memories.
Pros
Comprehensive list of some of the best Mega Drive titles
Game saves at any point
Value for money
Cons
Bound to be a game that you want to play that hasn't made the cut
Relive those Mega Drive memories with this superb compilation of SEGA classics.(7.5/10)
