Sega 3D Classics Collection


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 of which have not been released separately on the Nintendo eShop. Instead of the games being run in emulation, the code for the games were rebuilt to add new features like stereoscopic 3D.
TitleVersion
Altered BeastSega Genesis/Mega Drive
Fantasy ZoneSega Master System
'Arcade
'Sega Master System
Galaxy Force IIArcade
Maze Hunter 3DSega Master System
Power DriftArcade
Puyo Puyo 2Arcade
Sonic the HedgehogSega Genesis/Mega Drive
Thunder BladeArcade

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

Sega 3D Classics Collection received "generally favourable" reviews from critics according to aggregate review website Metacritic.

''Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives''

Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives 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.
TitleVersion
Ecco the DolphinSega Genesis/Mega Drive
'Arcade
Out RunArcade
Out Run 3-DSega Master System
'Sega Genesis/Mega Drive
Space HarrierArcade
Space Harrier 3-DSega Master System
Streets of RageSega 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 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.
TitleVersion
After Burner IIArcade
Alien SyndromeArcade
Champion BoxingSG-1000
ColumnsSega Genesis/Mega Drive
Girl's GardenSG-1000
Gunstar HeroesSega Genesis/Mega Drive
Sonic the Hedgehog 2Sega Genesis/Mega Drive
Streets of Rage IISega Genesis/Mega Drive
Super Hang-OnArcade
Thunder Force IIISega Genesis/Mega Drive
Turbo OutRunArcade