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Sega Ages


Sega Ages refers to a number of compilations or re-releases of classic video games from the developer's and/or publisher Sega.

Saturn version

The Sega-AM2 released several Sega Ages games for the Sega Saturn in Japan. These included

There were also two Sega Ages Memorial collections which included a number of older games per disc. These games aim to be faithful conversions of the original arcades. In 1996 the developer Working Designs published Sega Ages Volume 1 in the USA. The games that are inculded are the following.

In order to fit all three games on one disc. Working Designs had removed certain soundtracks of the original arcade music in each of the title. They also left only the remixed tracks calling it a "Refreshing Experience" for the player.

Sega Ages 2500

Sega Ages 2500 is a series of budget-priced retro-themed releases by Sega. These were released for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.

Initially, these were part of a joint venture with D3 Publisher called 3D AGES (SEGA D3 spelled backwards). These releases were primarily remakes of classic arcade titles with modern 3D graphics and new gameplay features. But also included 2D remakes like the Phantasy Star games. Also it had ports like Virtua Racing, Bonanza Bros. This version was harshly criticized for is's low production values, and inferior gameplay, and visuals that lacked in the originals charm.

Sega assumed control of the project with the release of Decathlete. Also the 3D AGES development studio was shut down with the release of Phantasy Star Generation 2. At this point the direction of the series changed from remakes to compilations, and ports of classic Sega games. Sega produced these titles themselves but the actual development work most of the time was outsourced to other video game studios. One of these studios where M2.

The new change that took place was shown in Fantasy Zone Complete Collection. The gamencluded a compilation of retro games as well as a remake of Fantasy Zone II.The games development took over two years. After that game Sega decided to retire the series. But they have not indicated if this retirement would be permanent.

The number "2500" refers to the price of the games in yen.

The current list of titles in the series:

Sega Classics Collection

Some of these games have been released in North America and Europe on the Sega Classics Collection for the PlayStation 2.

  • Monaco GP (Vol. 2)

Alien Syndrome was released on the North American version of the Sega Classics Collection. But it was removed from the European release to hold the game's Pegi (Pan European Games Information) 12+ rating.

Sega Ages Online / Sega Vintage Collection

This was the third outing of SEGA AGES released for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. This consisted of collections of games, with the following being released in North America, Europe and Japan on both consoles:

  1. Sega Classics Collection: Includes Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Revenge of Shinobi, Super Hang-On
  2. Monster World Collection: Includes Wonder Boy in Monster World, Wonder Boy in Monster Land, Monster World IV
  3. Golden Axe Collection: Includes Golden Axe, Golden Axe II, Golden Axe III
  4. Bare Knuckle Collection: Includes Streets of Rage, Streets of Rage 2, Streets of Rage 3
  5. ToeJam & Earl Collection: Includes ToeJam & Earl, ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron

These collections were only released to Japanese audiences on the PlayStation 3:

SEGA AGES(Switch)

The fourth outing of SEGA AGES available on Nintendo Switch.

Alex-Kidd-Sega Ages-Hosting

This version of the series has Alex Kidd presenting each game alongside a group of familiar faces appearing as cameos in the opening.

Character Game Character Game Character Game
Nei Phantasy Star II Princess Kurumi SEGA Ninja Mieu Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom
Alex's Girlfriend Alex Kidd in Shinobi World Lucy, Bin & Pin Dynamite Dux Mobo & Robo Bonanza Bros.
Ramaya Arabian Fight Flicky & Nyannan Flicky Zana Keene Arrow Flash
Mary Quartet Stella Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars Wiwi Jumbo Space Harrier
Genie Dark Edge Masami Game no Kanzume Tao Shining Force
Rika Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium Goddess Columns Asuka Burning Rival
Emmy Bullet Marie Alien Syndrome Papri Girl's Garden
Galaxy Lady Galaxy Force Carla Alien Storm Laden Elemental Master
Race Queen Virtua Racing Bad Brothers Golden Axe Neifirst Phantasy Star II

The games available in this series:

Sega-Ages-Cameos

Trivia

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