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'''''Sonic Classic Collection''''' is a 2010 compilation of various [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] games from the [[Sega Genesis]]. Developed by [[Creative Assembly]]'s Australian studio and published by [[Sega]] for the [[Nintendo DS]], the game received generally mixed reviews upon release.
'''''Sonic Classic Collection''''' is a 2010 compilation of various ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' games from the [[Sega Genesis]]. Developed by [[Creative Assembly]]'s Australian studio and published by [[Sega]] for the [[Nintendo DS]], the game received generally mixed reviews upon release.


A limited edition, exclusive to [[Spain]] and [[Australia]], was released concurrently alongside the standard version of the game. The limited edition comes with a tin box containing the base game, a Sonic figurine, and five postcards of Sonic artwork.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2010/02/sonic_classic_collection_goes_collectible|title=Sonic Classic Collection Goes Collectible|publisher=[[NintendoLife]]|date=February 13, 2010|accessdate=November 10, 2018}}</ref>
A limited edition, exclusive to [[Spain]] and [[Australia]], was released concurrently alongside the standard version of the game. The limited edition comes with a tin box containing the base game, a Sonic figurine, and five postcards of Sonic artwork.<ref>{{cite web|last=Long|first=Brad|date=February 13, 2010|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2010/02/sonic_classic_collection_goes_collectible|title=Sonic Classic Collection Goes Collectible|publisher=[[Nintendo Life]]|accessdate=November 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150907203902/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2010/02/sonic_classic_collection_goes_collectible|archive-date=September 7, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
''Sonic Classic Collection'' contains ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 video game)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'', and ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]''. The Lock-on modes from the original Sonic & Knuckles cartridge (''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2|Knuckles in Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' and ''[[Sonic 3 & Knuckles]]'') are fully implemented and playable. The ability to save and load at any point, a feature not found in the original games, is also present. Alongside the main games, a gallery of early artwork from the ''Sonic'' series is viewable.
''Sonic Classic Collection'' contains ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 video game)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'', and ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]''. The Lock-on modes from the original Sonic & Knuckles cartridge (''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2|Knuckles in Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' and ''[[Sonic 3 & Knuckles]]'') are fully implemented and playable.<ref name="IGN"/> The ability to save at any point, a feature absent in the original games, is also present.<ref name="NLife"/> Alongside the main games, a gallery of character artwork from the ''Sonic'' series is viewable.<ref name="IGN"/><ref name="GRadar"/>


==Development==
==Development==
On November 11, 2009, the [[British Board of Film Classification|BBFC]] classified ''Sonic Classic Collection'', accidentally announcing the game early.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sonic Classic Collection|url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/website/Classified.nsf/e8ea0df3a881175480256d58003cb570/e071fc27bafa43468025766b0043334a?OpenDocument|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091118002114/http://www.bbfc.co.uk/website/Classified.nsf/e8ea0df3a881175480256d58003cb570/e071fc27bafa43468025766b0043334a?OpenDocument|url-status=dead|archive-date=2009-11-18}}</ref> Two videos, one about ''[[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood]]'' and the other about the history of the ''Sonic'' franchise, were listed as content present within the game. These were presumably cut, as they are not featured in the final version of the game.
On November 11, 2009, the [[British Board of Film Classification|BBFC]] classified ''Sonic Classic Collection'', accidentally announcing the game early.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sonic Classic Collection|url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/website/Classified.nsf/e8ea0df3a881175480256d58003cb570/e071fc27bafa43468025766b0043334a?OpenDocument|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091118002114/http://www.bbfc.co.uk/website/Classified.nsf/e8ea0df3a881175480256d58003cb570/e071fc27bafa43468025766b0043334a?OpenDocument|url-status=dead|archive-date=2009-11-18}}</ref> Two videos, one about ''[[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood]]'' and the other about the history of the ''Sonic'' franchise, were listed as content present within the game. These were presumably cut, as they are not featured in the final version of the game.
''Sonic Classic Collection'' was formerly announced by Sega on December 1, 2009 through a press release.<ref>{{cite web|last=Argueta|first=Dany|url=http://www.neoseeker.com/news/12472-sonic-classic-collection-announced-for-nintendo-ds/|title=Sonic Classic Collection announced for Nintendo DS|publisher=Neoseeker|date=December 1, 2009|accessdate=November 10, 2018}}</ref>
''Sonic Classic Collection'' was formerly announced by Sega on December 1, 2009 through a press release.<ref>{{cite web|last=Argueta|first=Dany|url=http://www.neoseeker.com/news/12472-sonic-classic-collection-announced-for-nintendo-ds/|title=Sonic Classic Collection announced for Nintendo DS|publisher=Neoseeker|date=December 1, 2009|accessdate=November 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091203092726/https://www.neoseeker.com/news/12472-sonic-classic-collection-announced-for-nintendo-ds/|archive-date=December 3, 2009|url-status=live}}</ref>


During development, Sega had hired Stephan Dittrich to be a lead programmer for the game. Stephan had created a Sega Genesis emulator for the Nintendo DS named jEnesisDS, and ''Sonic Classic Collection'' runs on a modified version of the emulator in which screen size has been cropped to properly fit the top screen.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sonic Classic Collection Production Credits|accessdate=November 10, 2018|url=http://info.sonicretro.org/Sonic_Classic_Collection#Production_credits/}}</ref>
During development, Sega had hired Stephan Dittrich to be a lead programmer for the game. Stephan had created a Sega Genesis [[Video game console emulator|emulator]] for the Nintendo DS named jEnesisDS, and ''Sonic Classic Collection'' runs on a modified version of the emulator in which screen size has been cropped to properly fit the top screen.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sonic Classic Collection Production Credits|accessdate=November 10, 2018|url=http://info.sonicretro.org/Sonic_Classic_Collection#Production_credits/}}</ref>


In 2015, a former Creative Assembly employee featured ''Sonic Classic Collection'' illustrations on his portfolio. Among the artwork were icons for ''[[Sonic Spinball]]'', ''[[Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine]]'', and ''[[Sonic 3D Blast]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=SONIC CLASSIC COLLECTION|accessdate=November 10, 2018|last=Luder|first=Brooke|url=http://www.brookeluderdesigns.com/a-page/sonic-classic-collection/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150930181809/http://www.brookeluderdesigns.com/a-page/sonic-classic-collection/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 30, 2015}}</ref> These games were not present in the final release, thus suggesting that at some point these games were considered for inclusion.
In 2015, a former Creative Assembly employee featured ''Sonic Classic Collection'' illustrations on his portfolio. Among the artwork were icons for ''[[Sonic Spinball]]'', ''[[Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine]]'', and ''[[Sonic 3D Blast]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=SONIC CLASSIC COLLECTION|accessdate=November 10, 2018|last=Luder|first=Brooke|url=http://www.brookeluderdesigns.com/a-page/sonic-classic-collection/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150930181809/http://www.brookeluderdesigns.com/a-page/sonic-classic-collection/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 30, 2015}}</ref> These games were not present in the final release, thus suggesting that at some point these games were considered for inclusion.
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==Reception==
==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
{{Video game reviews
| MC = 70/100<ref name=MC>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/sonic-classic-collection|title=Sonic Classic Collection for DS Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=November 10, 2018}}</ref>
| MC = 70/100<ref name=MC>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/sonic-classic-collection|title=Sonic Classic Collection for DS Reviews|publisher=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=November 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130429222951/http://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/sonic-classic-collection|archive-date=April 29, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>
| GRadar = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="GRadar">{{cite web |last=Kitts |first=Martin|date=April 1, 2010|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/sonic-classic-collection-review/ |title=Sonic Classic Collection Review|publisher=[[GamesRadar]]|accessdate=November 10, 2018}}</ref>
| GRadar = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="GRadar">{{cite web|last=Kitts|first=Martin|date=April 1, 2010|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/sonic-classic-collection-review/|title=Sonic Classic Collection Review|publisher=[[GamesRadar]]|accessdate=November 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218191318/https://www.gamesradar.com/sonic-classic-collection-review/|archive-date=February 18, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>
| IGN = 7/10<ref name="IGN">{{cite web|last=Harris|first=Craig|date=March 5, 2010|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/03/06/sonic-classic-collection-review|title=Sonic Classic Collection Review|publisher=[[IGN]]|accessdate=November 10, 2018}}</ref>
| IGN = 7/10<ref name="IGN">{{cite web|last=Harris|first=Craig|date=March 5, 2010|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/03/06/sonic-classic-collection-review|title=Sonic Classic Collection Review|publisher=[[IGN]]|accessdate=November 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121128225823/https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/03/06/sonic-classic-collection-review|archive-date=November 28, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>
| NLife = 7/10<ref name="NLife">{{cite web|last=Newton|first=James|date=March 22, 2010 |url=http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2010/03/sonic_classic_collection_ds|title=Sonic Classic Collection Review|publisher=[[Nintendo Life]] |accessdate=November 10, 2018}}</ref>
| NLife = 7/10<ref name="NLife">{{cite web|last=Newton|first=James|date=March 22, 2010|url=http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2010/03/sonic_classic_collection_ds|title=Sonic Classic Collection Review|publisher=[[Nintendo Life]]|accessdate=November 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212045608/https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2010/03/sonic_classic_collection_ds|archive-date=December 12, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>
| VG = 8/10<ref name="VG">{{cite web|last=Orry|first=Tom|url=http://www.videogamer.com/reviews/sonic-classic-collection-review|title=Sonic Classic Collection Review|publisher=VideoGamer.com|date=March 30, 2010|accessdate=November 10, 2018}}</ref>
| VG = 8/10<ref name="VG">{{cite web|last=Orry|first=Tom|url=http://www.videogamer.com/reviews/sonic-classic-collection-review|title=Sonic Classic Collection Review|publisher=VideoGamer.com|date=March 30, 2010|accessdate=November 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220417022558/https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/sonic-classic-collection-review/|archive-date=April 17, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref>
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Revision as of 18:59, 13 June 2022

Sonic Classic Collection
North American cover art
Developer(s)Creative Assembly Australia
Publisher(s)Sega
SeriesSonic the Hedgehog
Platform(s)Nintendo DS
Release
  • NA: March 2, 2010
  • AU: March 11, 2010
  • EU: March 12, 2010
Genre(s)Various
Mode(s)Single-player

Sonic Classic Collection is a 2010 compilation of various Sonic the Hedgehog games from the Sega Genesis. Developed by Creative Assembly's Australian studio and published by Sega for the Nintendo DS, the game received generally mixed reviews upon release.

A limited edition, exclusive to Spain and Australia, was released concurrently alongside the standard version of the game. The limited edition comes with a tin box containing the base game, a Sonic figurine, and five postcards of Sonic artwork.[1]

Overview

Sonic Classic Collection contains Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and Sonic & Knuckles. The Lock-on modes from the original Sonic & Knuckles cartridge (Knuckles in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic 3 & Knuckles) are fully implemented and playable.[2] The ability to save at any point, a feature absent in the original games, is also present.[3] Alongside the main games, a gallery of character artwork from the Sonic series is viewable.[2][4]

Development

On November 11, 2009, the BBFC classified Sonic Classic Collection, accidentally announcing the game early.[5] Two videos, one about Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood and the other about the history of the Sonic franchise, were listed as content present within the game. These were presumably cut, as they are not featured in the final version of the game. Sonic Classic Collection was formerly announced by Sega on December 1, 2009 through a press release.[6]

During development, Sega had hired Stephan Dittrich to be a lead programmer for the game. Stephan had created a Sega Genesis emulator for the Nintendo DS named jEnesisDS, and Sonic Classic Collection runs on a modified version of the emulator in which screen size has been cropped to properly fit the top screen.[7]

In 2015, a former Creative Assembly employee featured Sonic Classic Collection illustrations on his portfolio. Among the artwork were icons for Sonic Spinball, Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine, and Sonic 3D Blast.[8] These games were not present in the final release, thus suggesting that at some point these games were considered for inclusion.

Reception

Sonic Classic Collection received mixed reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic.[9]

Critics generally agreed that the compilation was fun and that the games could still be enjoyable after their original release. However, critics criticised the emulation for "the iffy frame rate present in all the games",[10] and "although the game never slows down to the extent of Sonic’s infamous Game Boy Advance outing, it’s a fact that the DS shouldn’t be struggling with these games".[3] More points of contention were the lack of multiplayer and how loading a file "just kicks you back to the start of the level that you were playing".[2] A lack of extras was another complaint, as they were described as "extremely little... to get excited about"[10] and how it had "only the basics of legacy material like character art."[2]

References

  1. ^ Long, Brad (February 13, 2010). "Sonic Classic Collection Goes Collectible". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on September 7, 2015. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d e Harris, Craig (March 5, 2010). "Sonic Classic Collection Review". IGN. Archived from the original on November 28, 2012. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  3. ^ a b c Newton, James (March 22, 2010). "Sonic Classic Collection Review". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on December 12, 2013. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  4. ^ a b Kitts, Martin (April 1, 2010). "Sonic Classic Collection Review". GamesRadar. Archived from the original on February 18, 2019. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  5. ^ "Sonic Classic Collection". Archived from the original on 2009-11-18.
  6. ^ Argueta, Dany (December 1, 2009). "Sonic Classic Collection announced for Nintendo DS". Neoseeker. Archived from the original on December 3, 2009. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  7. ^ "Sonic Classic Collection Production Credits". Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  8. ^ Luder, Brooke. "SONIC CLASSIC COLLECTION". Archived from the original on September 30, 2015. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  9. ^ a b "Sonic Classic Collection for DS Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on April 29, 2013. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  10. ^ a b c Orry, Tom (March 30, 2010). "Sonic Classic Collection Review". VideoGamer.com. Archived from the original on April 17, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
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