Category Archives: M2

Review Round-up: Sega 3D Classics

Posted on September 13, 2015 by ryan

I reviewed some of the Sega 3D Classics for Nintendo World Report! 3D Gunstar Heroes Review 3D Streets of Rage 2 Review 3D Thunder Blade Review 3D Fantasy Zone II W Review 3D OutRun Review 3D Fantasy Zone Review 3D … Continue reading →

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Thoughts – 3D Thunder Blade

Posted on August 20, 2014 by ryan

Prior to 3D Thunder Blade, my only experience with the game was the “Super” port for the Sega Genesis. I never even SAW an actual cabinet, despite my frequent trips to arcades. Super Thunder Blade was serviceable for a launch … Continue reading →

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Thoughts – 3D Streets of Rage

Posted on December 20, 2013 by ryan

Released: December 19, 2013 / $5.99 Version Reviewed: 3DS Original Release: Genesis / 1991 During the 16-bit wars of the early 90s, the most public battle being fought for the hearts and minds of children was between Mario and Sonic. … Continue reading →

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Help Ensure a Happy Future of Sega 3D Classics in the West!

Posted on December 16, 2013 by ryan

Later this week, the last two Sega 3D Classics, Shinobi III and Streets of Rage will hit the 3DS eshop in the west, ending “Series 1” of these brilliant ports. While not getting the same amount of attention in the … Continue reading →

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Sega Digital Review – 3D Galaxy Force II

Posted on December 14, 2013 by ryan

Released December 12, 2013 / $5.99 Version Reviewed: 3DS Original Release: Arcade / 1988 Of all the games in the Sega 3D Classics line, Galaxy Force II was the one I was most excited for. While I love Space Harrier, … Continue reading →

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Sega Digital Review – 3D Altered Beast

Posted on December 6, 2013 by ryan

Released December 5, 2013 / $5.99 Version Reviewed: 3DS Original Release: Arcade / 1988 Altered Beast has a somewhat unusual legacy as a game that people just love to poke fun at. But the potshots are warm and playful- the … Continue reading →

Posted in Altered Beast, Genesis, M2, Mega Drive, Rieko Kodama, Space Harrier, Super Hang-On | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Sega Digital Review – 3D Super Hang-On

Posted on December 4, 2013 by ryan

Released November 28, 2013 / $5.99 Version Reviewed: 3DS Original Release: Arcade / 1987 EDIT: I was just informed on Twitter by the producer of the Sega 3D Classics, Yosuke Okunari, that Super Hang-On was not actually a Yu Suzuki-directed … Continue reading →

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Sega Arcade Games on the Wii Virtual Console

Posted on January 28, 2013 by ryan

Inspired by both the Hardcore Gaming 101 Sega Arcade Classics book and my recent acquisition of quite a few Wii Points, I decided to give all of the Sega arcade games available on the Wii Virtual Console a try. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Altered Beast, Golden Axe, M2, Sega Digital Releases, Shinobi, Space Harrier, Super Hang-On, Wonder Boy, Yu Suzuki, Zaxxon | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Sega Digital Review: The Revenge of Shinobi

Posted on August 28, 2012 by ryan

Released May 22, 2012 / $4.99 / Version Reviewed: PSN Original Release: Genesis / December 2, 1989 Though his popularity has waned in recent years, primarily due to shifting tastes and a lack of memorable starring roles, Joe Musashi still … Continue reading →

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Game Gear Games on the 3DS Virtual Console

Posted on August 16, 2012 by ryan

In March of this year, Sega released the first batch of Game Gear games on the 3DS eshop. The initial three games (Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble, Shinobi, and Dragon Crystal) were a great sampling of the Game Gear’s library.

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