New Sega Genesis collection for 360/PS3

[kainemaxwell]

Things like the Mega Man collections, EA Replay. and the Sega console compilations typically have had save states. Even a few arcade collections have recieved them, like the PSP Gradius collection (Thankfully, they come in handy for those games).

I don't think the Mega Man/X Collections had save states....

[Leo_A]

Perhaps, I mostly just remember not having to use passwords.

[NayusDante]

I know MMAC saved whatever password you had when you quit, then loads the game to that point after the title screen of each game. If you start a new game, it erased your save.

I'm not sure what's more surprising, the fact that the Genesis compilation has save states, or that they actually use variations of the term "save state." Didn't the Gradius collection call it something like "mid-game save?"

[Graham Mitchell]

So I finally got the game in the mail. One thing I've noticed...am I the only one who thinks Space Harrier is running too fast? It's essentially unplayable because of the control scheme anyway. Otherwise no complaints.

[Zap!]

Just picked one up for my PS3. I love it, nothing much else to say. Just one point though: For a 1985 game, Space Harrier has got to have better graphics than anything 1985 or earlier. Is anything superior (let's not count laserdisks)?

[NayusDante]

Just picked one up for my PS3. I love it, nothing much else to say. Just one point though: For a 1985 game, Space Harrier has got to have better graphics than anything 1985 or earlier. Is anything superior (let's not count laserdisks)?

Stuff in arcades might have been, not necessarily laserdisk. I can't remember which version was included on the collection, but either way, they rely on the ground effect a lot. When it comes to that kind of visual, I'd prefer full-screen pixellated glory over sprites on a wavy checkerboard.

From a TECHNICAL perspective, I can respect the 3D effect more. However, 1983's I, Robot pulled off full polygonal graphics, so I suppose you could argue that it has "better graphics."

[Zap!]

Stuff in arcades might have been, not necessarily laserdisk. I can't remember which version was included on the collection, but either way, they rely on the ground effect a lot. When it comes to that kind of visual, I'd prefer full-screen pixellated glory over sprites on a wavy checkerboard.

From a TECHNICAL perspective, I can respect the 3D effect more. However, 1983's I, Robot pulled off full polygonal graphics, so I suppose you could argue that it has "better graphics."

The Space Harrior included is the arcade version. I guess it's a matter of opinon. I never was a fan of polygons. That game is impressive for 1983, but I still prefer the look of 1985's Space Harrior.

[zektor]

*Finally* got this the other day. I had to resort to Newegg (actually, quite a good deal at $27 with free shipping), since it is nowhere to be found around my parts for some odd reason.

I love it! This is hands down the best Genesis compilation (in overall quality and content) I have ever owned. I really hope other companies follow suit and release more quality compilations for the PS3. Definitely worth the purchase!