SEGA GENESIS CLASSICS REVIEW - Happy Console Gamer

[@nadreog]

finally got it for my Nintendo Switch, I am happy to play them. The Genesis was my actual first video game system and I played them with my Dad who passed away almost 20 years ago. Welcome back, Childhood!!

[@EvEnMoR]

A perfect example of why certain videogames are so special and important for people...choked me up a bit reading ur comment tbh. Lol... Happy you have this game for yourself to be able to tap into that time! Good medicine for the soul! 👍

[@ps-lover8380]

Nice me and my dad played PlayStation 1 and 2 games back then but in last year he expired

[@taz8280]

Born in 1982. Now I have streets of rage 1,2,3,4 on ps4. Life has been good

[@ReplayStation]

But forget the predictable Genesis compilation every generation... how about a Saturn collection?! Daddy needs Sonic R in 4K! Daytona USA, SEGA Rally, Nights, Clockwork Knight, Panzer Dragoon, Virtua Fighter, that collection would be lit and considering how friggin expensive Saturn stuff is to cellect, a compilation would be a no-brainer to buy.

[@JazzemYT]

If it's alright, I'm going to steal "Daddy needs Sonic R in 4K!" as a phrase for everyday use Also going to get it printed on a shirt along with a low quality Tails doll jpeg :D

[@WarioLand3]

BURNING RANGERS

[@bvigil1888]

YES YES A THOUSAND TIMES YES!

[@Nobunaga1983]

ReplayStation early 3d games didnt age well. 2d genesis games are timeless. Even though saturn had some awesome titles

[@Realwessharpe]

The problem is the Saturn was infamously difficult the program for. Thus, emulation has been a problem with it for years. I'm also pretty sure that Panzer Dragoon Saga's code is lost, and if Sega were to do a Saturn collection, that game is mandatory.

[@Untouchaable]

This game is filled with Blast Processing!

[@pix3l_brat]

Sure does! lol

[@draco139]

This collection does what Nintendon’t.

[@AlphaOmegaSin]

Phantasy Star IV, that is reason enough to own it. Because Phantasy Star IV

[@ianthomas1201]

Can you stop being so charming Sir? It's getting out of hand, I say.

[@ignasia7230]

No Strider though, but agreed.

[@bioarmor79]

I agree, one of the best RPGs ever made on any system.

[@drunkensailor112]

be sure to play the first 3 games first though, since so much will be lost on your in part 4 otherwise.

[@theslendergamer1006]

AlphaOmegaSin never expected you here

[@dgb921]

Saturn or dreamcast collection please

[@ignasia7230]

Probably lacking due to generally low sales of the Saturn, and subpar Dreamcast. It's a sad reality, but this is also Sega we're talking about, and there are like 100+ classic gems they have never once released on a compilation package, but at least this one has only Genesis games, not gipping players by saying 80, and only meaning 40 real genesis games and 40 crappy homebrew trash. We'll probably have to settle for small rereleases like Shenmue, and maybe something like a Shining Force package. I'd personally love to play Panzer Dragoon, but unlike Genesis games the Saturn games were a major hassle. SEGA has stated numerous times a large number of the games were never converted over to any database, and the original game code is lost, while the games themselves are so complex due to the nature of the hardware that they would have to recreate the tools from scratch. Essentially, don't count on anything Saturn ever. Not unless the Saturn emulation groups decide to release toolkits based on Saturn architecture, and SEGA buys the rights and ownership of them, and keeps them in the public sphere. Then...then maybe Saturn, but Dreamcast is a possibility, though again I point to Shenmue's treatment.

[@duskonanyavarld1786]

I would image that saturn or dreamcast is harder then mega drive to emulate.

[@ThersitestheHistorian]

It may be a challenge to emulate Saturn, but I'm sure that it is doable and that it would be a product with a large audience. I would love to have a Saturn collection or even a Saturn console with pre-loaded games.

[@LitGaming999]

Thersites the Historian finding either system on ebay is not hard. For saturn buy a pro action replay and you can buy japanese versions of games for cheap; usually free shipping too. For dreamcast its a little more expensive to get a switch disc. But then you can still buy japanese version way cheap. The funny thing is that unless its and rpg or fire pro wrestling most of their games are in english so no worries.

[@thagrifster594]

Yes pls! I just bought the Genesis one.

[@Undeadspelldragon]

For anyone curious, there are 17 games new to this collection that weren't in the last. These include games like Gunstar Heroes, Shadow Dancer, and Crackdown.

[@GameGalaxyshow]

I've bought every Genesis collection there is and have got this as well! The Genesis was the gateway to my imagination growing up. so many incredible experiences

[@IMDRanged]

I still hope they do add more titles which includes the Sega-CD library and then the 32X library. Also add some hidden unlockables like playable arcade versions of the Genesis ports.

[@pix3l_brat]

Compilations like these are so awesome!

[@Joe-ou8pn]

I always pick them up no matter what.

[@ReplayStation]

SPG! Love your videos, hope to see more soon!

[@brianrichards8013]

Compilations are awesome.... so are you ;p spg

[@TRKTKO]

SupaPixelGirl Hey Becca! I'm still playing my Sega Classic by At Games! It's like a plug in play but Sega licensed it with all the games in this compilation. Give or take a couple here and there. I really like it.

[@RoguesNtheHouse]

I’m playing Shining Force for the first time and I love it! Was really surprised at the combat system.

[@Konuvis]

The UI is so fucking brilliant!!! It takes me back 25 years!

[@FinalBaton]

The interface is really cool, with the game room decoratyed with posters nad stuff

[@MoviesNGames007uk]

There's space on the shelf for more games. Possibly DLC maybe???

[@ceeece]

MoviesNGames007uk I wonder if they are holding Sonic 3 and Knuckles for that reason.

[@Nobunaga1983]

Dean Jones sonic 3 has too many licensing issues because of Michael Jackson part on the soundtrack

[@MoviesNGames007uk]

David Steck Outrun, Super Hang-On, Sonic CD, After Burner II, Herzog Zwei, Super Monaco GP and Puyo Puyo are possible choices for future DLC.

[@Nobunaga1983]

MoviesNGames007uk i agree

[@bobbymaycry9748]

They add Revenge of Death Adder and I would gladly buy this collection even if it's DLC. But considering it's Sega, they won't. If anything DLC would remove more games :P

[@vsuman66]

If anyone is asking why this isn't coming out on the Nintendo Switch... It's because "Genesis does what Nintendon't!"

[@KodaiYuki1]

Thank you for talking so nice about Shining Force, my favorite games that I played in recent years.

[@luisreyes1963]

Shining Force II & Phantasy Star IV are very good, too. Sword Of Vermilion, OK.

[@Maximusbyronus]

I wish Castlevania Bloodlines found its way into this collection. DLC?

[@KazReviews]

Maximusbyronus that would be awesome, cept that would have to be up to Konami... who hate gamers in the first place

[@ChipWhitingtonIII]

If you don't start by saying "EPISOOOAAAD" in that Canuck twang... it's not a real HCG vid.

[@Stuntman87]

Johnny Rio 🤯 fucking A

[@FinalBaton]

You got damn right bud

[@VideoGameVictims]

I don't see the point in buying this collection if you already have the PS3 or 360 Genesis collection. Am I missing a reason specifically?

[@AlexxxPerales]

VideoGameVictims just online multiplayer for some titles

[@Siepher83]

Is this in 4k? Also online play because there was only special digital versions of some of these games that went online on PS3/360 like Golden Axe, Toejam & Earl, and Streets of Rage 2

[@Nobunaga1983]

Online and the challenges unlockables

[@Fasneocroth]

In case you sold your ps3 or 360

[@beavisbonce]

The rewind ability?’

[@billyboy9360]

So done with Genesis collections. Where is my Dreamcast compilation!!!

[@DengrayKai211]

Gaycast

[@billyboy9360]

ResidentXombie what's wrong with discovering something and enjoying it years after release. How do you know if i even had the means of getting one then

[@johnlawful2272]

Damion Palmertree nothing at all

[@thaneros]

I want a Saturn collection too. Dreamcast games get re-released all the time. Other than NiGHTS I can't recall seeing anything else from the Saturn getting a second chance.

[@Charziken909]

ResidentXombie I bet u didn't buy a Saturn on release date, u got an N64 and PlayStation

[@joaopardal5102]

Not having Sonic 3 and its counterpart is a big No from me in buying this collection. Is astonishing to me that a such a classic is not present in this compilation. Such a shame really :(

[@B1rdzOfF1re]

The game has unfortunately been in copyright limbo for years due to something with Michael Jackson

[@RevolverOcelot1]

I know that this is 3 years old but Sonic 3 and knuckles is on the Steam collection.

[@miamimagicians]

the rewind and fast fowrard feature is super revolutionary great way to keep classics alive!

[@gelmir7322]

Would be nice if they add some third party games like X-Men 2 Clone Wars, TMNT: The Hyperstone Heist, Tiny Toons Adventures - Buster's Hidden Treasures, Shadowrun, etc... But i guess that would too much to asks

[@TheRelen222]

Yes! I want Crusader of Centy/Soleil on one of these collections.

[@Nobunaga1983]

Yeah but sega doesnt own the licensing to those games unfortunately

[@moviemetalhead]

Gel Mir It's called licensing fees and intellectual property

[@Nobunaga1983]

moviemetalhead too bad sega let most of their ips go dormant :(

[@nekokicker]

I kind of bummed that this does not have a VR mode. where you play the game sitting in that room with that lil tv.

[@Ekkobelli]

it does now :)

[@nekokicker]

oh man thanks for that, legit bought it right now.

[@PressStartToContinueYT]

It seems like they just re-released the SEGA compilation from last generation with a few different games. Let's add some Dreamcast and Saturn collections!

[@yugiohwithlo]

I love watching your channel of how positive you are about spreading the goodness of old games. I'm 47 years old and it's very cool to see you so excited about these games. I went into gamestop yesterday November 2 2018 to buy Red Dead Redemption 2... I came out buying this game $30 us dollars brand new and a PlayStation 4 controller copper color. I'm very happy with the choice. Just playing Phantasy Star 2 right now. Just the Phantasy Star 2, 3, and 4 is worth the buy for me. I love how you just praise this game because I feel the same way. Most of these games I never played even Phantasy Star series. I love JRPG games. I was playing the Final Fantasy 7 on the PlayStation 4 right now before I got this game. I love the grinding of Final Fantasy 1 was and the Phantasy Star 2 is the same way. Love it. Keep spreading the positive so players like me can see these gold gem out there. As I've said before, you are a True Happy Console Gamer.

[@paine7992]

Got this already on PS3...I think it's exactly the same^^ So good for anyone who missed this it's a really great Compilation with lot's of Blast Processing^^ :p

[@andrewarbuckle5617]

I find most people buy these collections for a handful of games and the rest are all bonus. For me, it's Streets of Rage, Shining Force, and Sonic games. That's worth the price for me! I look forward to trying the rest of games, though.

[@EternlGamer]

I already have this pre-ordered but I had no idea there was rewind/fast-forward and challenges. The Mega Man Legacy Collections challenges were so great for me so I hope these are close to as addicting as those ones. So pumped for this collection.

[@jiro4559]

it's on steam for a long time

[@Palalubong]

I noticed on the bottom shelf in the virtual room there are only a few games on that shelf. I just hope we can download some DLC’s to enhance our collection.

[@Psmgamer]

Great collection of Sega Genesis games. Only thing I wished it had was Sonic 3 and Sonic & Knuckles but that's alright. Alot of these games I never played growing up so it's nice to experience them for the first time as an adult.

[@gingerrevenger]

Idk why but Flicky is my favorite Sega arcade game...so glad it's getting ported around with these collections

[@Nikkujin]

gingerrevenger mine too! 🐥

[@LitGaming999]

Got an snes mini after the rush. Let my stepson play. He quit after 45-60 mins. He said the games you and mom played are too hard. He's used to games with checkpoints every 30 seconds. So when he died and had to start the whole level over he just gave up. Claims the gam3 is broken and unfair. He blames the game for his poor skills.

[@2ndLastStarfighter]

Haha, that's kinda cute hearing these stories. Gamers from this age are too used to having things handed to 'em, we had to grind for every stage/level we passed back then!

[@michaeltodd2497]

Was the question ever confirmed it you look at the review video, IF THERE ARE unlockables, like in the xbox360 and ps3 collection versions such as the Phantasy Star 1 unlockable?

[@karlamsterdam983]

omg in 30 years there will be a similar collection with all the games we play now

[@CaptAwesumNo1Zone]

LOL Sonic GENESIS collection was also my most played game on 360 and I played a stupid amount of Modern Warfare 2 and Halo 3&4, still play the GENESIS collection today, loved that system, so many games and the arcade downloads

[@VideoGameStupidLC]

As long as it fixes the controller lag for a lot of the games from the Sonic Ultimate Genesis Collection them I'm game to get this.

[@ReplayStation]

I've had this collection on Steam for a few years now, but this new release is missing some games...

[@ReplayStation]

Except I think the Steam version had packs of games as DLC? I'm not exactly sure how it worked, I just bought all the games that were available at the time...

[@TheRelen222]

I remember buying Toejam and Earl and some other games separately and having them show up in the Genesis collection. I think it ended up being 60 or 64 total.

[@albertogallegos5966]

ReplayStation also just some additional games .... so if you really really want those ....

[@bennyblancofromdabay9280]

Dammit John. It's so hard to watch your show and not bust out some oldies to play later. Love your show man.

[@carlward3658]

We need a PlayStation 1 classic games collection that would be amazing :)

[@Paulywogg]

Rewind! That's an awesome feature to add to these classics. Sweet!

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

The nostalgia is hitting me hard on this one.

[@jessebrown1996]

I got this for LANDSTALKER and the Phantasy Star games, love them, still got my Mega Drive at my parents house but don't have the time or space for it in my home so great to finally sit down and play some of my fave RPGs.

[@johncribbs8382]

cannot believe i want this AGAIN....

[@krono5el]

damn.... 50 Genesis games take me back to Sega Channel days. great times : D

[@PABGames]

A great collection of games all in one place.

[@bobbymaycry9748]

No, this seems pretty insulting if you have bought previous Sega Collections.

[@meerkat3899]

Just run an emulator and download the roms online

[@PixelOutlaw]

Haven't I already purchased this twice on ps2 and ps3?

[@foodini666]

i just picked this up for the switch about an hour ago for about $20 at target on sale. looking forward to trying it out tonight. nice review.

[@Nobunaga1983]

I wish this compilation had some of the E.A games. Those were among the best on sega genesis. Road Rash 1-3, mutant league football, General Chaos, the Haunting, Skitchin, etc. Companies should stop caring about their licenses from their 25 year old dormant games.

[@DauntlessDamian]

David Steck Never enough Polterguy!

[@JJSX09]

Apparently some games have their japanese versions included aswell including Bare Knuckle 2 and 3.

[@littleocean]

If that's true my friend, I may just pick this up after all.

[@luisreyes1963]

Bare Knuckle 3 is uncensored! 😉

[@Feelin_DanDy]

Have you played Cosmic Star Heroine yet? It's like a mix between Chrono Trigger & Phantasy Star.

[@predaking2wings]

how sad that they can´t fully enjoy our genesis feeling, but its better than a lot of violent games these days and at least understand some nostalgic input that we adults have felt!!

[@プラレスjuomaru柔王丸]

can't stop playing Shining Force 2

[@luisreyes1963]

Great game, isn't it? Give Phantasy Star IV a try. 😁

[@TheGebs24]

Late to the party here but I must say that I’m super impressed so far. The old school bedroom had me smiling straight off the bat. Great video

[@martintomlinson3073]

It very good game

[@johnofthewired]

do happy you reviewed this, was on the fence about getting it next month

[@dgb921]

I had a master system, nes and a sega genesis when i was 7 and 8. Nothing will ever replace my genesis!!

[@Meachumz]

Using the rewind feature... can you even say you beat the game?

[@JJSX09]

Prince of Persia games have the rewind time function so yes.

[@Meachumz]

John James yeah but those were originally intended by the dev to be played like that. Not these classics.

[@b.o.353]

Milk man nope

[@wesleywyndam-pryce4081]

I love collections as well 50 games is awesome Sega should use this collection as a base to port more old games Like Fighter pack collection ETC eternal champions so on I Wouldn't mind paying a buck or two for more games as 50games for price is awesome. Sega needs more collections of its consoles. At this point Sega should try and get every one of its games it can into collections one for gamers one for preservation, one for Future gamers to enjoy some great classics. I get licensing issuess, I.e dead devs publishers, who owns rights but Sega should be activly pursueing these issues as the Sega fanbase is still out there hungry for its backcatalouge and collections like these. Sega saturn dreamcast ETC For the ones that are good but unlikely to get remakes or future ports.

[@GTV-Japan]

Looks very cool!!! The game room is similar to Activision Anthology and Intellivision Lives

[@einsp227]

I like the Lukemorse reference. "pop it in and play some of that"

[@PeteC75]

Set Pixel Scaling to EPX in the Emulation options and prepare to be blown away. This rectifies the issue of old games looking super pixelated on today’s giant HD displays by basically reducing pixel size and adding more pixels. Maybe I’m late to this feature in the emulation world, but my Raspberry Pi does nothing like this. There are more extreme pixel scaling options that smooth out the image even further, but those make it look too cartoony for me.

[@RandomStudios110]

Hi Johnny, great video as always, really happy to see that Kid Chameleon is on there! I used to play it as kid on my dad's mega drive, the nostaglia is real! :)

[@shona-sof]

This collection has been on Steam for quite a while now. Glad to see the PS4 getting some Megadrive love!

[@vectorman1890]

My childhood console. The first games I got were Gunstar Heroes and Sonic 2.

[@pigsymagic4741]

I hope it has the arcade ports of some of the games like it did on the 360 not read much or watched the video yet but is afterburner on it? I've pre ordered this and sf 30th anniversary collection roll on next Tuesday

[@tomivalkonen1343]

It's fantastic set and i'm loving it. I'm still kinda disappointed they didn't include Phantasy Star and developer interviews. Inclusion of Wonderboy in Monter World is goddamn diamond, though! Also some audio problems. 7/10

[@nightrunner9962]

Hey Jonnie, you should look into becoming an Amazon associate. People can buy games that you review and I think you get a little kickback. Just saying - I bought this SG Classics game based on your review and it would be great if fans of your content could support you. Keep it up with the great videos!

[@chrisellis230]

Why isn't the first Phantasy Star not on it ?

[@P_D-px6iv]

Because the first Phantasy Star was for the Master System not the Genesis/MegaDrivr

[@Mind_of_MATT]

I am so glad to have this on PS4. Some I have played but most I have not.

[@Sinn0100]

I live your channel and show. You remind me of me in a lot of ways. I was always the huge Sega fan that tried to bridge the gap at school between Sega-Nintendo-Turbo Grafx fans to no avail. I even knew people like that ass hat you have discussed before...you know the one "Turbo Grafx sucks, I've never played one but they just suck"- I can't stand these people. At any rate, I of course purchased this yesterday and am living it. My fiance is a little younger than us (she is 26) and is a diehard gamer (I am a lucky one). This has given me the chance to introduce the Sega Genesis to her. We both love gaming and we have two 4K screens, 2 PSPRO'S, Xbox 1's, and a gaming PC in our bedroom (sharing sucks). My fiance loves Disgaea and Final Fantasy Tactics and as soon as I showed her Shining Force 1+2 she light up. She was asking me "...let me know when you're ready to let me play that." Very cute, I just bought a second copy today and when she returns from work it will be waiting for her. Oh, and there are actually 54 games in this set, I only mention it as you said it was 50 earlier. Not trying to be one of those guys, your videos are the best on KZbin bar none. There are no unlockables unfortunately.

[@chrisw8069]

Nice to see you praising Shining Force. It's a series you don't praise enough.

[@Real_Life_Horror]

I hope they make more collections like this from other consoles

[@KronnangDunn]

This is an o.k. collection... BUT there is a disturbing lack of SHMUPS in it!!! The only game is Biohazard Battle, a very cool and unique shooter, but there were dozens more... Whip Rush, Sol-Deace, , Elemental Master, Undead Line, Wings of Wor, Arrow Flash, Hellfire, Gaiares, Air Busters, Trouble Shooter, Vapor Trail, Fire Mustang, Raiden Trad, Thunder Force 2, 3 and 4, Truxton, Task Force Harrier Ex, Viewpoint, Insector X, Grey Lancer, Darius 2, etc., etc. and etc.

[@gundambassexe31]

Sega genesis Classics collection ? Yeah ! I Will definitely get this

[@MikeBHunt1981]

Ok so i find myself on chapter 3 of shining force. Good stuff!

[@cliffturbo2146]

How many has the Mega and Gems collection?

[@Edison720]

Im still waiting for a sega genesis collection that has Xmen 1 and Xmen 2 Clone Wars

[@moviemetalhead]

No unlockables, unfortunately, Johnny.

[@erniewyles8832]

moviemetalhead the description at the Microsoft store says OVER 50 games and mentions 'hidden gems'. So there's still a possibility.

[@erniewyles8832]

Very possible. We'll know more come Tuesday.

[@dcrediah]

I’m excited to get to play some of these games that I’ve missed as a kid.

[@XIVGrumpy]

Is vectorman 1&2 in the Collection?

[@TheSecondIDare]

Landstalker is on there Johnny. We need you to cover this gem.

[@RetroRaider]

Love theese compilations. Grew up with the Mega Drive, so Im getting this for sure. Btw, love to see that Landatalker is on it :) great game. Game a lot Johnny \../

[@THEKINGSLAPPA]

Is there any way to get rid of the borders on the side? Seems like a lot of lost screen real estate.

[@SecondPlace92]

I really hope theres a way to unlock Phantasy Star 1

[@TenchiJeff]

I heard that there is some stuttering on some games, and that the online co-op play is borked.

[@XenosbioZ]

Cant wait to fastforward the grinding in phantasy star!

[@JoseHernandez-xy8mj]

what about save any time feature?

[@bvigil1888]

Can someone please help me out on this game, why should I even consider getting this when I already have the Sonic ultimate genesis collection on ps3, and the sega genesis collection on psp, as well as that sega genesis flashback by atgames and several sega genesis games on actual cartridge?

[@Pimpjira87]

Online play if you care about that. It has quite a few games not on the PS3/360 collection, I don't know what's on the flashback or what carts you have so no idea if those would be a benefit.

[@bvigil1888]

Thanks for the tip Pimpzilla, very much appreciated. I have looked into it now with the differences between the 2 compilations. SGC for ps4 has Alien Soldier, Bio Hazard Battle, Columns 3, Crackdown, Galaxy Force, Gunstar Heroes, Landstalker, Light Crusader, Shadow Dancer, Space Harrier 2, Sword of Vermillion, The Revenge of Shinobi, two Toejam and Earl games, Virtua Fighter 2, and two Wonderboy games. But several of these games are also on the PSP Sega Collection too. I guess I will pass on this compilation since, but to anyone else I would say pick it up, its a decent collection of Sega classics.

[@mediaglitch]

Great review! I hope they put in the unlockables that was the best part of the collections on the old one. Im still waiting for my review copy but they say its on its way.

[@wwjnz9263]

It's good to see this Steam version available on consoles. It's about time Sega got around to doing this. BTW Fantasy Zone was the Arcade version on the 360/PS3 Sonic's collection.

[@kennynoun9785]

Is that Lagoon I see in the background?? I love that game!!

[@michaelneilvalencia2205]

Can the controls be customized?

[@DJGodaryD86]

This is on steam for ages now. It was on lots of previous console systems too now they just bring it to the current gen.

[@ninjafit3275]

When does Sega genesis classic come out on Ps4?

[@dave6386]

Great video. You're the best for retro stuff edit: and more (loved your movie btw). I'd love to go to Canada sometime. One of my old workmates went there and loved it. I'm from Scotland but living in *cold* Michigan

[@grimd2593]

anybody knows of the steam version is getting an update? like achivments would be fun

[@yandman26]

It started out on Steam a year ago.

[@jongibson4866]

@Johnny: Does the PS4 controller WORK COMPLETELY with ALL of the games?

[@dwaynethomas4552]

@Jon Gibson No. I read through a bunch of Amazon reviews earlier this week and they said as much. Switch and XBox versions also seem buggy. Hopefully there are no problems with the Genesis Mini.

[@sparkiemcdudles4045]

Congratulations 🎉🎈🎊🍾 On your 10 year Anniversary/