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4.3 / 5

2 votes

Platform
Sega Genesis
Genres
Shooter · Platformer · Beat 'em Up
Player Perspective
Side view
Developers
Sega · Treasure
Publishers
Sega
Release date
December 31, 1996

Summary

The Classic Collection (often just called the Sega Genesis Classics cartridge) bundles four beloved Genesis titles onto a single European‑only disc. I get a kick out of the fact that you can jump from Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle’s whimsical platforming straight into the muscle‑bound chaos of Altered Beast, then slip into the cute, bird‑collecting frenzy of Flicky before blasting through the high‑octane run‑and‑gun of Gunstar Heroes.

What makes this little pack stand out is the sheer variety it offers in one bite‑size package – a nostalgic sampler that lets you replay four very different experiences without swapping carts. It feels like a time‑capsule of the era’s most iconic genres, all tucked into a single, portable cartridge.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Alternative Titles

  • Cyan Collection Alternative