Sega 3D Reprint Archives (Japanese: セガ3D復刻アーカイブス, Hepburn: Sega 3D Fukkoku Ākaibusu) is a series of video game compilations for Nintendo 3DS developed by M2 and published by Sega, each featuring enhanced versions of older Sega games with added stereoscopic 3D.
Many of the games included in the compilations in this series have also been released individually as 3D Classics.
Development
editGames in the series were developed by M2. Many of the Sega 3D Classics are remakes of games that originally used Sega's "Super Scaler" technology, which created a pseudo-3D effect by rapidly rotating and scaling large numbers of sprites.
Some of the Sega 3D Classics provide options that try to emulate the arcade experience, such as option to enable motion controls or show the screen tilt in games like After Burner II and Super Hang-On. 3D Sonic the Hedgehog allows players to switch between the Japanese and international versions of the game. Some Sega 3D Classics introduce new features altogether, such as "Super Dolphin" invincibility mode in Ecco the Dolphin and the Spin Dash in Sonic the Hedgehog (which is a technique originally introduced in Sonic the Hedgehog 2).[1]
The cover artwork for the collections was illustrated by Pokémon character designer Ken Sugimori.[2]
Release
editEight of the Sega 3D Classics comprised the retail title Sega 3D Reprint Archives, released on December 18, 2014, in Japan.[3] It has not been released outside Japan, although the titles it is composed of were released on the Nintendo eShop internationally throughout 2013 and 2015 (all the component games had been released in Japan prior to the release of the compilation).
The second group of Sega 3D Classics were released in Japan starting in December 2013; in the West, they were released in 2015, with one of the five coming out each month.[1] In Australia, after the release of 3D After Burner II, all remaining SEGA 3D Classics were delayed indefinitely;[4] while many of the games were classified by the Australian Classification Board much earlier,[5] they were not released in Australia until July 2, 2015.[6]
Reception of the series
editThe Verge's Sam Byford complimented the Sega 3D Classics for making stereoscopic 3D "a feature", calling the 3D Classics "the most impressive use of 3D on Nintendo's console to date". Byford also commented that the added depth perception makes some of the games easier to play.[7]
GamesRadar's Justin Towell praised the conversion of Super Hang-On to stereoscopic 3D, but noted that the 3D effect seems "a bit uneven in the far distance", and criticized the optional screen-tilt feature (which attempts to emulate sitting on a bike in an arcade) as pointless. Towell complimented 3D Space Harrier for its various screen modes and control options (especially the touch screen mode), as well as the new time trial mode. He also enjoyed the CRT TV simulation displayed in 3D Sonic the Hedgehog and 3D Altered Beast, although he found the effect fuzzy in Altered Beast due to the slow pace.[8]
Sega 3D Reprint Archives
edit| Sega 3D Reprint Archives | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | M2 |
| Publisher(s) | Sega |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo 3DS |
| Release |
|
| Genre(s) | Various |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Sega 3D Reprint Archives (セガ3D復刻アーカイブス, Sega 3D Fukkoku Ākaibusu) is the first compilation in the Sega 3D Reprint Archives series. It was released exclusively in Japan on December 18, 2014.[9]
Games
edit| Title | Original system | Original release | Japan | North America | Europe | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecco the Dolphin | Sega Genesis | 1992 | June 26, 2013 | December 12, 2013 | December 12, 2013 | December 12, 2013 |
| Fantasy Zone: Opa-Opa Bros. | Arcade | 1986 | March 19, 2014 | February 12, 2015 | February 12, 2015 | July 2, 2015 |
| Out Run | Arcade | 1986 | April 23, 2014 | March 12, 2015 | March 12, 2015 | July 2, 2015 |
| Out-Run 3-D | Master System | 1988 | December 18, 2014[a] | Unreleased | Unreleased | Unreleased |
| Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master[10] | Sega Genesis | 1993 | August 7, 2013 | December 19, 2013 | December 19, 2013 | December 19, 2013 |
| Space Harrier | Arcade | 1985 | December 26, 2012 | November 28, 2013 | November 28, 2013 | November 28, 2013 |
| Space Harrier 3-D | Master System | 1988 | December 18, 2014[a] | Unreleased | Unreleased | Unreleased |
| Streets of Rage | Sega Genesis | 1991 | August 21, 2013 | December 19, 2013 | December 19, 2013 | December 19, 2013 |
Sega 3D Reprint Archives 2/Classics Collection
edit| Sega 3D Classics Collection | |
|---|---|
 Artwork illustrated by Ken Sugimori | |
| Developer(s) | M2 |
| Publisher(s) | Sega |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo 3DS |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Various |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer (Wi-Fi only) |
Sega 3D Classics Collection (セガ3D復刻アーカイブス2, Sega 3D Fukkoku Ākaibusu 2, Sega 3D Reprint Archives 2) is the second compilation in the Sega 3D Reprint Archives series. It is the only title in the series to be released outside of Japan. It was released in Japan on December 23, 2015, in North America on April 26, 2016, and in Europe on November 4.
In Japan, Sega 3D Reprint Archives 1 & 2 Double Pack (セガ3D復刻アーカイブス1&2 ダブルパック), a retail box containing both this compilation and the original Sega 3D Reprint Archives, was released on December 23, 2015 (the same day as this compilation).[11]
It includes ten games, five (three in Japan) of which have not been released separately on the Nintendo eShop.[12][13] There are two extra games (Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa and Maze Hunter 3D) available in the extras menu, and one secret game (Fantasy Zone), unlocked by tapping the lower left corner of the extras screen, then tapping the enemy that appears.[14]
Games
edit| Title | Original system | Original release | Japan | North America | Europe | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altered Beast | Sega Genesis | 1988 | May 29, 2013 | December 5, 2013 | December 5, 2013 | December 5, 2013 |
| Fantasy Zone[b] | Master System | 1986 | December 23, 2015[c] | April 26, 2016[c] | November 4, 2016[c] | November 4, 2016[c] |
| Fantasy Zone II W | Arcade | 2008 | July 16, 2014 | April 16, 2015 | April 16, 2015 | July 2, 2015 |
| Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa | Master System | 1987 | December 23, 2015[c][15][16] | April 26, 2016[c] | November 4, 2016[c] | November 4, 2016[c] |
| Galaxy Force II | Arcade | 1988 | July 24, 2013 | December 12, 2013 | December 12, 2013 | December 12, 2013 |
| Maze Walker | Master System | 1988 | December 23, 2015[c][15][16] | April 26, 2016[c] | November 4, 2016[c] | November 4, 2016[c] |
| Power Drift | Arcade | 1988 | December 23, 2015[15][16] | April 26, 2016[d] | November 4, 2016[d] | November 4, 2016[d] |
| Puyo Puyo 2 | Arcade | 1994 | December 23, 2015[15][16]</ref> | April 26, 2016[d] | November 4, 2016[d] | November 4, 2016[d] |
| Sonic the Hedgehog | Sega Genesis | 1991 | May 15, 2013 | December 5, 2013 | December 5, 2013 | December 5, 2013 |
| Thunder Blade | Arcade | 1987 | August 20, 2014 | May 14, 2015 | May 14, 2015 | July 2, 2015 |
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 73/100[17] |
Sega 3D Classics Collection received "mixed or average" reviews from critics according to aggregate review website Metacritic.[17]
Sega 3D Reprint Archives 3: Final Stage
edit| Sega 3D Reprint Archives 3: Final Stage | |
|---|---|
 Artwork illustrated by Ken Sugimori | |
| Developer(s) | M2 |
| Publisher(s) | Sega |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo 3DS |
| Release |
|
| Genre(s) | Various |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Sega 3D Reprint Archives 3: Final Stage (セガ3D復刻アーカイブス3 FINAL STAGE, Sega 3D Fukkoku Ākaibusu 3 FINAL STAGE, Sega 3D Reprint Archives 3 FINAL STAGE) is the third compilation in the Sega 3D Reprint Archives series. It was released exclusively in Japan on December 22, 2016.[18]
Sega 3D Reprint Archives 1, 2 & 3 Triple Box (セガ3D復刻アーカイブス1・2・3 トリプルパック), a retail box containing all three games in the series, was released on December 22, 2016 (the same day as this compilation).[18]
The compilation was delisted from Nintendo eShop on December 21, 2022, alongside 3D After Burner II.[19]
Time Extension included Final Stage on its "Best Nintendo 3DS Games of All Time" list.[20]
Games
edit| Title | Original system | Original release | Japan | North America | Europe | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| After Burner II[e] | Arcade | 1987 | December 18, 2013 | January 15, 2015 | January 15, 2015 | January 15, 2015 |
| Alien Syndrome[e][f] | Arcade | 1987 | December 22, 2016 | Unreleased | Unreleased | Unreleased |
| Champion Boxing[g][e] | SG-1000 | 1984 | December 22, 2016[f] | Unreleased | Unreleased | Unreleased |
| Columns[e] | Sega Genesis | 1990 | December 22, 2016[f] | Unreleased | Unreleased | Unreleased |
| Girl's Garden[g][e] | SG-1000 | 1984 | December 22, 2016[f] | Unreleased | Unreleased | Unreleased |
| Gunstar Heroes[h] | Sega Genesis | 1993 | June 24, 2015 | August 20, 2015 | August 20, 2015 | August 20, 2015 |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 2[e] | Sega Genesis | 1992 | July 22, 2015 | October 8, 2015 | October 8, 2015 | October 8, 2015 |
| Streets of Rage 2[e] | Sega Genesis | 1992 | April 29, 2015 | July 23, 2015 | July 23, 2015 | July 23, 2015 |
| Super Hang-On[e] | Arcade | 1987 | March 27, 2013 | November 28, 2013 | November 28, 2013 | November 28, 2013 |
| Thunder Force III[i][e] | Sega Genesis | 1990 | December 22, 2016[f] | Unreleased | Unreleased | Unreleased |
| Turbo OutRun[e] | Arcade | 1989 | December 22, 2016[f] | Unreleased | Unreleased | Unreleased |
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ a b Exclusive to Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives
- ^ Secret unlockable game in Sega 3D Classics Collection
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Exclusive to Sega 3D Classics Collection
- ^ a b c d e f Exclusive to Sega 3D Classics Collection outside of Japan.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Delisted on December 21, 2022 digitally in Japan.
- ^ a b c d e f Exclusive to Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives 3: Final Stage
- ^ a b Secret unlockable game in Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives 3: Final Stage
- ^ Developed by Sega and Treasure
- ^ Developed by Sega and Technosoft
References
edit- ^ a b Whitehead, Thomas (4 November 2014). "SEGA Confirms Second Batch of 3D Classics for the West". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on 10 May 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ^ Frank, Allegra (10 February 2016). "Sega 3D Classics Collection comes with decals and a history lesson". Polygon. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ alba (25 September 2014). "Sega 3D Classics Collection Announced For Retail Release In Japan". My Nintendo News. Archived from the original on 29 March 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
- ^ Lite_Agent (9 March 2015). "Australia: the remaining Sega 3D Classics delayed". Perfectly Nintendo. Archived from the original on 5 July 2015. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- ^ Koneko, Kirara (23 March 2015). "Sega 3D Classics are given ratings in Australia". Nintendo Everything. Archived from the original on 23 May 2015. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- ^ Doolan, Liam (2 July 2015). "3D Out Run, Thunder Blade And Fantasy Zone I & II Now Available On The eShop In Australia". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on 4 July 2015. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
- ^ Byford, Sam (19 December 2013). "Sega's stunning 3D Classics are Nintendo's best-kept secret". The Verge. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ^ Towell, Justin. "Sega's 3D Classics on 3DS are here: Which should you buy?". GamesRadar. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ^ "セガ3D復刻アーカイブス" [Sega 3D Reprint Archives]. Sega 3D Reprint Archives (in Japanese). Sega. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ Mike Jackson (19 December 2014). "US Nintendo eShop update: Shinobi, Streets of Rage, Castlevania". Computer and Video Games. Archived from the original on 28 December 2014.
- ^ "「セガ3D復刻アーカイブス1＆2 ダブルパック」発売決定 メモリアルパッケージ2本が1つに。17タイトルをプレイ可能". GAME Watch (in Japanese). 25 September 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- ^ "SEGA 3D Reprint Archives 2 announced for Japan". Nintendo Everything. 8 September 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ "SEGA 3D Classics Archives 2 to include 3D Power Drift, 3D Puyo Puyo 2 and two bonus games". Perfectly Nintendo. 10 September 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ Lamp, Jayson (28 April 2016). "Fantasy Zone found in US 3D Classics Collection". SEGA Nerds.
- ^ a b c d TrackerTD (9 September 2015). "SEGA's 3D Classics Return this Summer with SEGA Genesis Games for Nintendo 3DS". Archived from the original on 10 September 2015. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
- ^ a b c d Magistretti, Roberto (11 September 2015). "Sega 3D Classics 2 - Arrivano Power Drift e Puyo Puyo 2!". IGN Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ^ a b "Sega 3D Classic Collection for 3DS Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- ^ a b "セガ3D復刻アーカイブス3 FINAL STAGE" [Sega 3D Reprint Archives 3: Final Stage]. Sega 3D Reprint Archives (in Japanese). Sega. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
- ^ "「セガ3D復刻アーカイブス3 FINAL STAGE」「3D アフターバーナーII」販売終了のお知らせ" [Notice of end of sale for "Sega 3D Reprint Archives 3: Final Stage", "3D After Burner II"]. Sega 3D Reprint Archives (in Japanese). Sega. 7 December 2022.
- ^ Lane, Gavin; McFerran, Damien (11 August 2023). "Best Nintendo 3DS Games Of All Time". Time Extension. Hookshot Media. Retrieved 12 August 2023.