[CrunchinJelly]

Did someone say Super Hang On?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS2YK3-_UFs

[CecilMcW00t]

Did someone say Super Hang On? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS2YK3-_UFs

I was hoping that link would be Sprinter. And as an added bonus it's the S.S.T. live version. I love you.

[Tizoc]

Yeah, if I remember correctly, it was Joe Musashi in Japan as well. Edit - sorry, useless reply. :D

Yeah I thought it was an odd name but then I thought he may be named after an anime/manga character from the 70s, and then I remember Joe from Gatchaman XP
Will buy these next week after I get my salary and load up $20 into my account.
For now I'll get Super Hang-on.

[BillyG_3001]

This needs to be released on the 3ds too :D

[Roland Deschain]

So, what other collections can we reasonably expect?

[Jucksalbe]

Are these coming to the European PSN this week, too?

[jet1911]

Fuck yes Alex Kidd! I played this game so much when I was a kid.

[Rlan]

So, what other collections can we reasonably expect?

The images I did for the OT were based on some of the original "Vintage Collection" fakes I made a month or so ago, as I was dissatisfied with the actual box arts that these games use.

The Alex Kidd & Co collection sort of flubs it a bit, since those games could easily fit within their own collections like so:



Based on that though, and based on the games we've seen in previous Genesis collections, I'd say these are the most likely, if at all:









And if there's a god:



The main issue is that it feels like Sega gets one chance to do these a year, so this might be it for 2012. They're doing Jet Set Radio HD and Virtua Fighter 5, and we have games like "Hell Yeah!" on the way as well. They might actually run out of publishing slots at this point (if there is a maximum)

[Muchi Muchi Pink]

I really wonder how much work M2 put in this? Usually they do a great job. I want Monster World IV so bad :/ But don't know if it's 800msp worth. Guess I have to wait for the demo.

[Aru]

The ports are done by M2 ? Great news ! I hope Sony offers them to PS+ users, like they did before. Too bad, GA and SoR Collections aren't coming to PSN :( I already have the Backbone version of Golden Axe 1 arcade and Streets of Rage 2 though.

[leehom]

Can't wait to play Wonder Boy in Monster World. Fond memories of playing those games in my childhood.

[clockpunk]

Is it really too much to hope that Toejam & Earl might see a modern release in one of these 'best of' colelctions...? :-/

[Rlan]

They're out on PSN now! How's the emulation?

[Chacranajxy]

Wouldn't mind a region switch for Streets of Rage 3 at all, given it's difficulty is different between the US and Japanese releases.

Which actually made a huge difference. The US version simply wasn't enjoyable. The Japanese version? Arguably the best game in the series.

[Infernal Monkey]

Reeeaaally hoping these hit the Euro PSN store tomorrow!

[androvsky]

They're out on PSN now! How's the emulation?

As far as I can tell, excellent. I only bought Monster World IV and I never touched the original so if something's a bit off, I couldn't tell. But there no obvious input lag, there's plenty of nice options like saving replays, a full jukebox of the BGM, and different backgrounds. And when you turn off the blurry filter, it actually turns off. Very nice and sharp; no wonder everyone's always so cheesed at Backbone, M2 does great work. Yes, it's really M2, their logo pops up when you start the game. :)

As for Monster World IV itself, it's actually a lot better than I expected. Really loving it so far (almost through the first temple, I think).

[THE NO LIFE KING]

I'll wait til they hand these games out for free on PSN+.

[@MUWANdo]

Is it really too much to hope that Toejam & Earl might see a modern release in one of these 'best of' colelctions...? :-/

The TJ&E license is owned by one of the co-creators of the original game, so Sega has to pay them royalties every time it's released. It's on Steam but it's always separated from the big bundle sales they do every now and again, so there's probably some contractual reason that keeps them from lumping it in with other games.

[bangai-o]

indeed. i don't need those games, but i'd love to hear the reason behind this (if true).

Dreamcast revenge maybe?

[Augemitbutter]

Dreamcast revenge maybe?

they aren't hurting EA with this decision.

[JustAnotherOtaku]

I think I'm going to end up buying all of these. Must own some of them half a dozen times though...

[Rlan]

So I've been able to grab a code for the collections, and man they're thorough! They have a ton of different versions in there!

Super Hang On: Mini Ride-on Type, Upright Type
Revenge of Shinobi: Japan, Europe, USA
Alex Kidd in Miracle World: North America, Master System II (Hamburger), Europe, Japan

And

Wonder Boy In Monster Land: English, Japanese
Wonder Boy In Monster World: Japan, North America, Europe
Monsterworld 4: English, Japanese

It doesn't go down the route of "Master System version of Monster Land" or anything, but it's really cool. Haven't checked if Shinobi has Spider-Man etc in it.

Also the opening sequences are sweet, complete with Master System boot up sound.

[@MUWANdo]

Haven't checked if Shinobi has Spider-Man etc in it.

I would be very surprised if it does. It'll probably use the latest edited version that was released for VC, where they turned not-Spiderman pink and messed with the dude's face on the title screen so they wouldn't have to pay for his likeness.

EDIT: if it's the newest version it won't have a Marvel disclaimer before the title screen.

[PepsimanVsJoe]

Figures that the site I write for doesn't bother to request codes.

*sigh* Oh well. I just bought both collections. They're fuckin' sweet. Get them.

[Rhazer Fusion]

I want all of them, but for now I am leaning towards Super Hang On and Revenge of Shinobi. Such classics with awesome music also. Tempting....

[Jucksalbe]

So I've been able to grab a code for the collections, and man they're thorough! They have a ton of different versions in there!

Wow. Are there any important differences between those versions that make one version superior?

[PepsimanVsJoe]

Wow. Are there any important differences between those versions that make one version superior?

Wonder Boy In Monster World's final boss isn't stupid-hard in the JPN version.

[drugstore_cowboy]

They should have done (an arcade) Super Hang On/Turbo Outrun/Power Drift bundle instead of sticking it in with those shitty old console games, it makes no sense.

[@MUWANdo]

Wow. Are there any important differences between those versions that make one version superior?

For these particular games, no, but there were a lot of changes made to Streets of Rage 3 during localisation--one of the bosses was moved, the difficulty was cranked way up, the palettes for each character were changed for no real reason, the story is much different--so being able to play the original Japanese version will be a big drawcard for some, I imagine.

Monster World is slightly different--the Japanese version is significantly easier, it doesn't even have game-overs AFAIK--but the rest are more-or-less identical.

[Muchi Muchi Pink]

So I bought the Monster World Collection, because M2 are godlike. Monster World IV looks great in widescreen.
I'm really thinking about to get the Streets of Rage Collection, too.

Screen options are glorious as you can expect from M2. You can even select scanlines.

You can even upload replays?

[GrayFoxPL]

They should have done (an arcade) Super Hang On/Turbo Outrun/Power Drift bundle instead of sticking it in with those shitty old console games, it makes no sense.

Uh huh. Someone hates life.

[drugstore_cowboy]

Not at all, I bought The Super Shinobi when it first came out but it's been bundled in these kinds of collections more than enough times.

I could understand if it was the Mega Drive's port of Super Hang On in there but the arcade port is just so out of place, it deserves better and more unusual games than those.

[Burai]

They should have done (an arcade) Super Hang On/Turbo Outrun/Power Drift bundle instead of sticking it in with those shitty old console games, it makes no sense.

Turbo Outrun is a licensing minefield.

[drugstore_cowboy]

Yeah you are probably right there with Turbo Outrun, chuck Galaxy Force in there instead! Power Drift would still be ok, the trackside signs where already changed for the Game Works port iirc.

[Phoenix Fang]

They labeled the screen settings wrong.

They have 16:9 and 4:3 settings reversed for Alex Kidd and co.

Its also labeled wrong for Wonder Boy

[Jucksalbe]

They labeled the screen settings wrong.

I'd guess this means your TV setting. So if you choose 4:3 and still have your TV set to 16:9 it will appear stretched but will display correctly if you set your TV to 4:3.

[Combichristoffersen]

Wait, why aren't the Golden Axe and SoR collections coming to PSN?

Also, will Alex Kidd be out on EU PSN today?

[Jucksalbe]

Wait, why aren't the Golden Axe and SoR collections coming to PSN?

I don't think they gave an official reason, so feel free to speculate.

Also, will Alex Kidd be out on EU PSN today?

We will have to wait for another hour or so for the "Heads-Up".

Edit: "Heads-Up" is out. We will get all the games the US got, 4,49€ apiece.

[Rlan]

They should have done (an arcade) Super Hang On/Turbo Outrun/Power Drift bundle instead of sticking it in with those shitty old console games, it makes no sense.

Even an Super Hang On / Space Harrier / After Burner (or Outrun) makes more sense. I mean these three are across 3 platforms!

Also if you were able to complete Miracle World back in the day, you're a god amongst men. The castle bits are totally boned and that button sequence thing at the end is a god damn nightmare

[Combichristoffersen]

Also if you were able to complete Miracle World back in the day, you're a god amongst men. The castle bits are totally boned and that button sequence thing at the end is a god damn nightmare

I got my Master System in 1989 or 1990 (can't remember, but I was either 5 or 6 when I got it). I didn't manage to complete Miracle World until I was like 13. The game is manageable until the final castle level, where it just gets hard as shit.

[Tizoc]

The games will be on EU PSN tonight, but apparently they're cheaper on US PSN by at least $1. I know which games I want to get but...how is Revenge of Shinobi on PSN compared to the Genesis Collection? I'd appreciate some comparisons if possible.

[Jucksalbe]

I know which games I want to get but...how is Revenge of Shinobi on PSN compared to the Genesis Collection? I'd appreciate some comparisons if possible.

I may be wrong, but I think Revenge of Shinobi isn't even part of the Genesis Collection.

[Muchi Muchi Pink]

I may be wrong, but I think Revenge of Shinobi isn't even part of the Genesis Collection.

You're correct. On the Collection is Shinobi 3. And even then, M2 did a great job. I'll definitely will get the Streets of Rage Collection to play Streets of Rage 2 again, this time in the best version out there ( Beside you know ..).

[CadetMahoney]

XBLA is 3 games for 800pts PSN is 1 game for $4.99

Damn definitely getting 360 version then, whatta bargain!

[Tain]

Can someone confirm region switches? If they're in, I'm buying all of these immediately.

[Galdelico]

Can someone confirm region switches? If they're in, I'm buying all of these immediately.

Yep.
You can select US/European/Japanese ROMs in: Alex Kidd, all the Monster World games and Shinobi. Alex Kidd even allows you to play the Master System II game.
Super Hang On doesn't have the option - maybe it was just the same game worldwide? - but you can still chose which version (easy/hard) you want to play.

It's M2 heaven, Tain. :D

Edit - Talking about the two XBLA Vintage Collections here... I'm pretty sure the same options are into the single PSN games tho.

[twinturbo2]

They're both in my X360 download queue now.

[Diablohead]

Sounds like M2 did a stellar job, buying tomorrow.

[Blunt]

Just downloaded Monster World and Alex Kid & Co. Region Switches, scanline options, smoothing defaulted to off. Fucking classy.

I don't want to see Backbone touching another old game again with their ham-fisted half-arsed efforts because M2 are retro and emulation gods. You can see the effort and feel the love. I'll be blind buying any and all packs they put out in future.

[Muchi Muchi Pink]

Can someone confirm region switches? If they're in, I'm buying all of these immediately.

What exactly do you mean? I can select english or japanese for Monster World IV or EU, US and JPN for Wonderboy in Monster Land.