Dreamcast Collection is a video game compilation developed and published by Sega for the Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows, with each game included being a remastered version of its original release. A PlayStation 3 version was planned but was scrapped for unknown reasons. The original compilation included four of the best-selling video games for the Dreamcast. Although each of the games by themselves all received positive reviews, the original compilation received mostly mixed to negative reviews and was heavily criticized for the compilation's game selection. The 2016 version (which includes three additional best-sellers) was met with a larger positive reception, particularly for the inclusion and remaster of Jet Set Radio.
| Dreamcast Collection | |
|---|---|
 Cover art for the 2015 Steam release. | |
| Developer(s) | Sega |
| Publisher(s) | Sega |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows |
| Release | Xbox 360Microsoft Windows |
| Genre(s) | Various |
| Mode(s) | Single-player Multiplayer (Space Channel 5: Part 2 only) |
The original release includes four bestselling titles; Space Channel 5: Part 2, Sonic Adventure, Sega Bass Fishing, and Crazy Taxi. The 2016 Steam update introduced Jet Set Radio and NiGHTS into Dreams, and later Sonic Adventure 2 in 2020.
Games and content
editThe original collection includes four games from the Dreamcast: three which were also part of the Sega All Stars budget range, plus Space Channel 5: Part 2, released simultaneously for the Dreamcast and PlayStation 2 in Japan, then later released exclusively for the PlayStation 2 outside of Japan. All games released in the bundle are available for purchase separately on the Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and Steam.[1] A retail release for PlayStation 3 was seemingly planned but never released.[2]
Dreamcast Collection was later reissued on July 22, 2016 for Steam, adding two games (NiGHTS into Dreams and Jet Set Radio, despite the former being originally a Saturn game), which are a part of the Sega Heritage Collection.[3] It was updated once again on April 7, 2020 to include Sonic Adventure 2, which completes the collection.[4] The games can be purchased either collectively or individually on Steam. The extended cuts of Sonic Adventure and its sequel (released as Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut and Sonic Adventure 2: Battle, respectively) are included as DLC content for Microsoft Windows. DX is also available for the Xbox 360, and replaces the original game upon download.
List of games
edit| Games included in original release | ||
|---|---|---|
| Title | Original platform | Original release |
| Crazy Taxi (Dreamcast port of the arcade game) | Arcade | 1999 |
| Sega Bass Fishing (Dreamcast port of the arcade game) | Arcade | 1997 |
| Sonic Adventure | Dreamcast | 1998 |
| Space Channel 5: Part 2 | Dreamcast | 2002 |
| Games additionally included in the Steam reissue (Sega Heritage Collection) | ||
| Jet Set Radio | Dreamcast | 2000 |
| Nights into Dreams | Saturn | 1996 |
| Sonic Adventure 2 (Battle content available as DLC) | Dreamcast/GameCube | 2001 |
Reception
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| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | (Xbox 360) 53/100[5] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Eurogamer | 3/5[7] |
| IGN | 5/10[6] |
Dreamcast Collection has received mostly "mixed to negative" reviews from critics, until the 2016 release for PC.[5] Metacritic gave the Xbox 360 version an average score of 53 out of 100, while IGN gave the game a 5 out of 10, writing, "SEGA's history deserves better. And so do you."[5][6] Eurogamer gave the game a positive review, scoring it a three out of five stars.[7]
References
edit- ^ "SEGA". Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ "Gaming articles on Engadget". Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- ^ "Dreamcast Collection · SubID: 116763". Steam Database. July 22, 2016. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ^ "Dreamcast Collection · SubID: 116763". SteamDB. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
- ^ a b c "Dreamcast Collection for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. Sega. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- ^ a b Buchanan, Levi (March 9, 2011). "Dreamcast Collection (Xbox 360)". IGN. Retrieved March 27, 2011.
- ^ a b MacDonald, Keza (March 31, 2011). "Dreamcast Collection Cast - iron classics?". Eurogamer. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
External links
edit- Dreamcast Collection at Sega's Official Site