Gallery: Feast Your Eyes On These Gorgeous Sega AGES Screenshots

Eh, no.
Not a fan of SEGA, but i play MaiMai Milk Arcade sometimes at my local Game Center Timezone.

I love me some Gain Ground. Still an awesome concept that I'd like to see revisited today. ^^

Launch dates would be better. I kind of already know what Sonic looks like.

I’ve played Sonic plenty of times, but I’m not very excited about genesis games in general. Would be more interested in later generation games tho

Gain Ground is such an underappreciated game.

M2 is a good developer, but what is the POINT of not using the Christian Whitehead Sonic 1 mobile port? It is legitimately the definitive version, but SEGA REFUSES to port it to pc or console. It's baffling, this whole SEGA AGES thing is pretty baffling. Would rather have the collection the other consoles are getting.

Thing is I'm not sure if i can justify buying sonic for the erm.... 6th time

@Bunkerneath I'm sensing you either forgot to put a 1 or a 2 before that 6...

Don't let @Damo see that Japanese Mega Drive border!

Personally I can't see these being any better than the 3DS versions, so I think I'll stick with them for the most part.

I'm currently playing the Sega Genesis Classics Collection on my Xbox 1. This is a fantastic collection of games from the 16 bit era. I have no idea how Nintendo missed out on getting this on the Switch. This would have sold a F$%K ton. Genesis games on the go? Yes, please....

Honestly find this first batch of games a bit meh. Surprised they didn’t make some more interesting choices to promote the line.

I really hope this collection of retro games with a few extra bells and whistles does well. Golden Axe arcade in the next wave please Sega.

These look good and all, but I'll be more excited when the Dreamcast games finally arrive.....and I would love to see the likes of Toejam and Earl, Comix Zone, Landstalker, etc.

Please let us play these without the border M2!

I can’t wait to add these to my Switch library!!!

Whatever M2 does with a game compliation, me and my money will follow.

The new Virtual Console.

I’m actually picking up that Genesis collection on PS4. That’s my Sega fix right there.

What's gorgeous about the screenshots?

So can sega port albert odyssey from the saturn?

Does anybody know at this point if it's going to be a collection? Or is it going to be a game by game purchase? Nobody explained it clearly as far as I'm concerned.

I wouldn't mind getting some games I already own if they come in a 15 title package, but one by one... I don't know, it's not the same.

I hope they sell them individually. I would love to have a Alex the kid collection.

@Moroboshi876 Individually

Sonic looks like sonic...I know be surprise but I'll be getting it. Now if they can put super hang on or outrun 20somthing I will be happy.

PleasepleasepleasepleasePLEASE add Herzog Zwei to the AGES line in the future! (Did I mention "Please"?)

@IceClimbers And how do you know it? I don't see it in any news about this Sega Ages.

@Moroboshi876

Kotaku is one that reported it. I'm sure many others have as well.

https://kotaku.com/a-ton-of-classic-sega-games-are-coming-to-the-switch-1825293548

(It's the very first sentence.)

I'm very hyped for Thnder Force IV, which i've never played and which has not been rereleased since the Saturn.

I'm also getting Gain Ground, it's a good and unique game and i LOVE the music.

Original Outrun please M2. I can think of loads more but that will do for starters

@Gerald Outrun please yes! Always seems to get left out! Ferrari license maybe??

@EmirParkreiner cool I thought I was the only one who loved the music!! I remember playing Gain Ground on my Genesis & blasted all the way up with the headphones on!! Awesome! 😁

I hope there's more arcade games to come, would love to play some of the 3D Sega Model 2 classics, SEGA Rally, Daytona USA!

@AirElephant Thanks. Obviously I can't read every video game site, so I didn't know that. But it's certainly strange that the way almost every other site talks about this "collection" (that it's not anymore) doesn't specify that.

It's a shame, then. Because if they release them individually... that means more money in the end (if we want them all) and they could have been more than 15, if it's not a closed compilation. Xbox One option keeps getting stronger.

Not much of a Genesis fan, but I’d get some Saturn or Dreamcast games. I wish the physical Genesis collection on other consoles was coming this way.

Hoping for Sonic 3 & Knucles and Toe-jam & Earl.

@Moroboshi876

Np. I had to Google it. Also, SEGA is milking it, of course. They COULD release a collection, but Nintendo gamers are used to paying for retro titles individually versus a collection on disc as on the XB1 or PS4. I think you can partially blame that on Nintendo for its Virtual Console, which I feel has created an almost Pavlovian link between retro nostalgia and unbundled games. (Hamster has done the same for its NEO GEO series.)

It is what it is. We live in a time where buying and playing the games on original hardware is enormously expensive, there are few really good emulators (and they're illegal to boot), and the Switch itself is such a great product to consume them on.

I'm not carping, but noting that I'm not surprised that they're meting them out on Switch but bundling similar collections on other platforms.

Never was very big on Sega games but Thunder Force IV just blew me away when i played it. Also may give Shining Force a go as it is the titular JRPG series from Sega.

@joey302 should be ok without Ferrari Licence, the 3DS and Shenmue 2 version had a different car to get round that I think. Although it would be good to have the original

I'm thrilled these are coming to Switch. Want the LOT!!!

Would like a NEW phantasy star complete with vague story and unique atmosphere like all the entries I've played (1-3, PSO Ep1&2, Ep3).

Unfortantely I’m going to skip these as I would only be interested in the rather cool Collection PS4 and XB1 owners are enjoying. I love the nostalgic bedroom hub - I also own most of these on stream.

Until the collection is released I’m holding off from purchasing any MD content on Switch (bar the collection of released).

I wonder if that Gain Ground version is the 3-player co-op arcade one?

Wow! I'm surprised to see Thunder Force IV getting a re-release! I love that game! I had it on the Mega Drive back in 93 and I still play it at least once a year on an emulator. Definitely gonna pick it up on the Switch.

Phantasy Star and Alex Kidd for me.

I need more information on why I need this, because I have a working Sega Genesis connected to my TV.

If the emulation is good, I’ll at least pick up Phantasy Star, as I’ve yet to find the original for a reasonable price.

I already have most of these on the 3DS, so I doubt I’ll buy many on the Switch, but it’s nice to see them arrive none the less.

I have Sonic on 3DS, PS3, and Christian Whitehead's mobile version. Unless the latter is being ported to a console, I've no interest in buying another copy of Sonic 1.

Please don't be shoddy emulation...

@Jutandy Gimme Shining Force, burn the rest idc.
Serious for 1-3 + CD I gladly pay 100€

I'm in for 3 player GAIN GROUND, hopefully with online.

I loved that game on Wii Virtual Console (Mega Drive version, but that was only 2p co-op).

why isn't it the mobile version of Sonic? so annoying how this new and improved version is mobile only.

I'd love if they put out Super Hangon, but they won't. Have to keep living the peaceful motorcycle dream on my hacked xbox because its more convenient than my cartridge.

Whilst the mobile ports of Sonic 1 are better with extra content (such as the extra bits in Marble Zone), you will notice one of the screenshots is for ‘Mega Play’. This is the arcade version of Sonic where the time counts down on each level, forcing you to dash through as quickly possible. Some levels are removed and a few have changes.
I don’t recall this being released before.

@EarthboundBenjy Because Sega can't be bothered to use the work of baka gaijins. Japan onry.

Why can they put these games in 16:9 widescreen??

With all of these classic games releasing individually we could really use some folders

They’ll all be mine

I just want sonic, Alex kid and streets of rage

Thunder Force 4 certainly has my attention. Never played it before and really liking the look of that one.

tell me this is real

i LOVE SONIC too bad no mario games

@Inaroomalone i agree, they should take out marble zone

Really want to support it but can't see myself purchasing an inferior version of sonic 1.

Yes... I respect M2, and this may be a good 'port' but it is immediately obvious that Christians Whiteheads 'remake' is better.

Will hold out in the vain, pathetic hope Sega will see sense.

PS4 and Xbox One get the Genesis collection. A nice physical box, 40+ games for $40. Switch owners get digital-only games at $8-$12 a piece. Thanks for nothing, Sega. Hard pass.

I don't think I'll bite, I've had the old Mega Drive Collection for psp on my vita for ages now, its ridiculous that Sega won't release the new one on switch.

Cya
Raziel-chan

Nope not with the amount of games available on the other consoles recent Sega collection

While I adore the Genesis, at this point, even I'm getting a bit exasperated of these samey ports. Some Mega CD, Saturn, or Dreamcast ports would really help shake things up.

Or for once, Sega release a compilation that isn't missing games from other compilations. Looking at you Sonic 3&K. As for the Sega Ages release itself, not too excited for it because it's mostly just the same crap on Steam, but with the addition of portability.... I COULD be interested if the right games were to be released. Sonic 3&K would be a definite consideration, but whatever happened to the Sonic 3&K 3DS version M2 was supposedly working on?

I love SEGA and these games but I won't be buying them unless they bring them out as a collection... in a box.

Thunderforce 4 yes, the rest is pretty lame.

I've played sonic (especially 1&2) so many times on my megadrive and on other platforms too that I find myself not being that exited about it getting a re-release.

Looking forward to getting Phantasy Star and Thunder Force IV.

I'm OK with skipping Sonic the Hedgehog, though. That game isn't good enough to justify purchasing repeatedly.

A Sonic 3 & Knuckles port, though...

Meh.

Too late. I already have Mega Drive emulator on my switch.

It's a shame that their Sega Genesis Collection on Xbox One/PS4 was a buggy and lagged POS.

I'm not giving Sega another cent until they fix this.

@SunnyD-Pad
I also play PS1 & PS2 games, not just Only Nintendo games. Some of my Best PS1 & PS2 games such as Dance Dance Revolution series, Final Fantasy VIII, Para Para Paradise PS2, K-1 on PS2, Monster Farm 4, etc.

But Nintendo games ( 1st / 3rd paty) are always in my heart due to A Lot of Cute and Kiddie games. To tell you, right now i have 105 Nintendo games ( 31 3DS + 28 NDS + 17 Wii + 7 Wii U + 3 Gamecube + 1 GBA + 18 Switch ) & 14 PlayStation games ( 9 PS4 games + 4 PS2 games + 1 PS1 game ).

Oh, i don't play Comix Zone ,Final Fight, Vectorman, Ristar, Gunstar Heroes, etc. It doesn't mean a have a Bad Taste of video gaming. I play Mostly Kiddie , Cartoonish & Cute games, Totally Opposite as a Typical male gamer. Playing those games you mentioned above will Not make me cool or like a real gamer. I found the games that i like from Nintendo are mostly Different from typical games, Unusual, Interesting and Fun to play, doesn't matter 1 st / 3rd party games. And there is Nothing Wrong to be a Kiddie gamer even though my age is 33 years old right now.