Sega Ages

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Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox video game series Template:Nihongo foot is a series of video game ports, remakes, and compilations published by Sega. It consists of Sega arcade games and home console games, typically those for the Sega Genesis and Master System. The series was launched on the Sega Saturn in 1996. Entries were published for the PlayStation 2 as Sega Ages 2500, a reference to its ¥2500 price point. The series later came to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 as Sega Ages Online, and finally to the Nintendo Switch as simply Sega Ages. The name Sega Ages is a palindrome, with "Ages" being "Sega" backwards — this was previously used by Sega in European marketing strategies from the late 1980s to early 1990s.

The Sega Saturn and PlayStation 2 releases usually feature a singular game alongside extras such as remakes or developer info, and sold at a low price point.[1] Most of these releases were exclusive to Japan. Three games in the Sega Saturn series - Space Harrier, Out Run and After Burner II - were selected for Sega Ages Volume 1, released in Europe in 1996 and in North America in 1997. Several games in the PlayStation 2 series were released in Europe and North America as part of the Sega Classics Collection compilation in 2005. The PlayStation 2 series was initially developed by 3D Ages, a collaborative effort between Sega and D3 Publisher, but Sega would soon develop the games in-house following the departure of D3 Publisher from the project.

Games

Sega Ages (Sega Saturn)

The first Sega Ages series was released in 1996 for the Sega Saturn in Japan and concluded in 1998. Although the majority of the titles in this series remained exclusive to Japan, three games from the line - Out Run, Space Harrier and After Burner II,[2] would be compiled into the video game compilation Sega Ages Volume 1,[1] released in Europe in 1996 by Sega itself and Sega Ages released in North America in 1997 by Working Designs under their Spaz imprint.[2] Despite the title, no additional volumes would be released in these territories. Due to development technicalities at Working Designs, they had to make a sacrifice to Out Run by removing the original arcade music from the disc so that all three games could fit. The game would still contain the arrangement version of the music. Reasons for the removal are explained in the developer / translator notes at the back of the manual.

Title Release date Included games
Vol. 1 Syukudai ga Tant-R Script error: No such module "Video game release". Puzzle & Action: Tant-R, Quiz Syukudai wo Wasuremashita
Vol. 2 Space Harrier† Script error: No such module "Video game release". Space Harrier
Vol. 3 Out Run† Script error: No such module "Video game release". Out Run
Vol. 4 After Burner II† Script error: No such module "Video game release". After Burner II
Vol. 5 Rouka ni Ichidant-R Script error: No such module "Video game release". Puzzle & Action: Ichidant-R, Quiz Rouka ni Tattenasai!
Vol. 6 Fantasy Zone Script error: No such module "Video game release". Fantasy Zone
Vol. 7 Memorial Selection Vol. 1 Script error: No such module "Video game release". Head-On, Pengo, Flicky, Up'n Down
Vol. 8 Columns Arcade Collection Script error: No such module "Video game release". Columns, Columns II: The Voyage Through Time, Stack Columns, Columns '97
Vol. 9 Memorial Selection Vol. 2 Script error: No such module "Video game release". Samurai, Monaco GP, Star Jacker, Sindbad Mystery, Ninja Princess
Vol. 10 Power Drift Script error: No such module "Video game release". Power Drift
Vol. 11 Phantasy Star Collection Script error: No such module "Video game release". Phantasy Star, Phantasy Star II, Phantasy Star III, Phantasy Star IV
Vol. 12 Galaxy Force II Script error: No such module "Video game release". Galaxy Force II
Vol. 13 I Love Mickey Mouse: Fushigi no Oshiro Daibouken/I Love Donald Duck: Guruzia Ou no Hihou Script error: No such module "Video game release". Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, QuackShot

† = Released in North America as part of Sega Ages and Europe as part of Sega Ages Volume 1.

Sega Ages 2500 (PlayStation 2)

The second series was released for the PlayStation 2 in 2003 and concluding in 2008, known as the Sega Ages 2500 series - this title comes from the ¥2500 price point the game had.[3] The series was created from Sega's interest in the success of D3 Publisher's Simple budget-title video game series, which features low-budget games at a low price point. This interest would lead to Sega and D3 Publisher forming a new subsidiary company in 2003, known as Script error: No such module "Nihongo"., with the sole reason to create games under the Sega Ages 2500 series.[4] Later in 2004, D3 Publisher would leave the project and give Sega complete control of the company.[5]

The main focus of the series was to remake older Sega video games with 3D visuals, alongside improved sound and gameplay. Following the departure of D3 Publisher, the series would soon shift into featuring compilations of other Sega video games alongside remakes of these games.[5] The series officially concluded in 2008 after 33 entries, although several other Sega Ages 2500 games, featuring games such as Streets of Rage and Alex Kidd, were planned for release.[5] 3D Ages was disbanded in late 2005 and absorbed into Sega.[5]

Due to complications with Sony Computer Entertainment America, Sega was disallowed from releasing the games individually outside Japan.[5] Instead, nine of the games in the Sega Ages 2500 series would be compiled into the Sega Classics Collection compilation for the PlayStation 2, released in North America by Sega in 2005 and in Europe by Conspiracy Entertainment in 2006.[3]

Title Release date Included games
Vol. 1: Phantasy Star Generation: 1 Script error: No such module "Video game release". Remake of Phantasy Star
Vol. 2: Monaco GP† Script error: No such module "Video game release". Remake of Monaco GP
Vol. 3: Fantasy Zone† Script error: No such module "Video game release". Remake of Fantasy Zone
Vol. 4: Space Harrier† Script error: No such module "Video game release". Remake of Space Harrier
Vol. 5: Golden Axe† Script error: No such module "Video game release". Remake of Golden Axe
Vol. 6: Ichini no Tant-R to Bonanza Bros.† Script error: No such module "Video game release". Remakes of Bonanza Bros. and Puzzle & Action: Tant-R
Vol. 7: Columns† Script error: No such module "Video game release". Remake of Columns, built on the engine of Columns '97, with a Vs CPU mode similar to the single-player mode of Columns III.
Vol. 8: Virtual Racing FlatOut† Script error: No such module "Video game release". Remake of Virtua Racing
Vol. 9: Gain Ground Script error: No such module "Video game release". Remake of Gain Ground
Vol. 10: After Burner II Script error: No such module "Video game release". Remake of After Burner II
Vol. 11: Hokuto no Ken Script error: No such module "Video game release". Remake of Hokuto no Ken
Vol. 12: Puyo Puyo Tsuu Perfect Set Script error: No such module "Video game release". Puyo Puyo 2
Vol. 13: Out Run† Script error: No such module "Video game release". Remake of Out Run
Vol. 14: Alien Syndrome† Script error: No such module "Video game release". Remake of Alien Syndrome
Vol. 15: DecAthlete Collection Script error: No such module "Video game release". DecAthlete, Winter Heat, Virtua Athlete
Vol. 16: Virtua Fighter 2 Script error: No such module "Video game release". Virtua Fighter 2
Vol. 17: Phantasy Star Generation: 2 Script error: No such module "Video game release". Remake of Phantasy Star II
Vol. 18: Dragon Force Script error: No such module "Video game release". Remake of Dragon Force
Vol. 19: Fighting Vipers Script error: No such module "Video game release". Fighting Vipers
Vol. 20: Space Harrier Complete Collection Script error: No such module "Video game release". Space Harrier, Space Harrier (SMS), Space Harrier (GG), Space Harrier 3D, Space Harrier II, Sega Mark III error screen demo
Vol. 21: SDI & Quartet: Sega System 16 Collection Script error: No such module "Video game release". SDI, Quartet
Vol. 22: Advanced Daisenryaku: Deutsch Dengeki Sakusen Script error: No such module "Video game release". Remake of Advanced Daisenryaku
Vol. 23: Sega Memorial Selection Script error: No such module "Video game release". Head-On, Tranquilizer Gun, Borderline, Congo Bongo, Doki Doki Penguin Land, remakes of said games
Vol. 24: Last Bronx - Tokyo Bangaichi Script error: No such module "Video game release". Last Bronx
Vol. 25: Gunstar Heroes Treasure Box Script error: No such module "Video game release". Gunstar Heroes, Gunstar Heroes (GG), Gunstar Heroes (prototype version), Dynamite Headdy, Alien Soldier, Dynamite Headdy (SMS), Dynamite Headdy (GG)
Vol. 26: Dynamite Deka Script error: No such module "Video game release". Remake of Dynamite Deka
Vol. 27: Panzer Dragoon Script error: No such module "Video game release". Panzer Dragoon, remake of Panzer Dragoon
Vol. 28: Tetris Collection Script error: No such module "Video game release". Tetris (Sega), Bloxeed, Flashpoint, Tetris New Century, Flashpoint (prototype)
Vol. 29: Monster World Complete Collection Script error: No such module "Video game release". Wonder Boy (ARC, SMS, SG-1000, GG), Wonder Boy in Monster Land (ARC, SMS), Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair (ARC, SG), Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap (GG, SMS), Monster World III (SG, SMS), Monster World IV
Vol. 30: Galaxy Force II: Special Extended Edition Script error: No such module "Video game release". Galaxy Force II, Galaxy Force II (SMS), Galaxy Force II (SG), Galaxy Force Neo Classic
Vol. 31: Cyber Troopers Virtual On Script error: No such module "Video game release". Remake of Cyber Troopers: Virtual On
Vol. 32: Phantasy Star Complete Collection Script error: No such module "Video game release". Phantasy Star, Phantasy Star II, Phantasy Star III, Phantasy Star Gaiden, Phantasy Star Adventure, Phantasy Star IV, Phantasy Star Text Adventures
Vol. 33: Fantasy Zone Complete Collection Script error: No such module "Video game release". Fantasy Zone, Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa, Fantasy Zone: The Maze, Super Fantasy Zone, Fantasy Zone II DX, Fantasy Zone Neo Classic, Galactic Protector, Fantasy Zone Gear

† = Released in North America and Europe as part of Sega Classics Collection. Alien Syndrome was removed from the European release to lower the game's rating.

Sega Ages Online / Sega Vintage Collection (Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3)

The third series was released for the Xbox 360 that was both introduced and concluded in 2012.[6] This series consisted of releases from the Sega Vintage Collection series, originally released in North America and Europe, from 2007 to 2009, as well as re-releases of games from the Sega Ages 2500 series - the latter games were only released on the PlayStation Store for the PlayStation 3 and had the Sega Ages 2500 name stripped from the title.[7] The games were developed by M2 as opposed to being made in-house by Sega.[6] Ten releases were made in total, making it the shortest of the Sega Ages series.[8] Certain collections were released as a bundle for the Xbox 360 Versions while the PlayStation 3 Versions were stand alone titles for the 2012 titles.

Title Release date Platform Included games Notes
Sega Classics Collection Script error: No such module "Video game release". Xbox 360 Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Revenge of Shinobi, Super Hang-On Released in North America and Europe as Sega Vintage Collection: Alex Kidd & Co.
Monster World Collection Script error: No such module "Video game release". Xbox 360 Wonder Boy in Monster World, Wonder Boy in Monster Land, Monster World IV Released in North America and Europe as Sega Vintage Collection: Monster World.
Golden Axe Collection Script error: No such module "Video game release". Xbox 360 Golden Axe, Golden Axe II, Golden Axe III Released in North America and Europe as Sega Vintage Collection: Golden Axe.
Bare Knuckle Collection Script error: No such module "Video game release". Xbox 360 Streets of Rage, Streets of Rage 2, Streets of Rage 3 Released in North America and Europe as Sega Vintage Collection: Streets of Rage.
Dragon Force Script error: No such module "Video game release". PlayStation 3 Remake of Dragon Force
Dynamite Deka Script error: No such module "Video game release". PlayStation 3 Remake of Dynamite Deka
Gunstar Heroes Treasure Box Script error: No such module "Video game release". PlayStation 3 Gunstar Heroes, Gunstar Heroes (GG), Gunstar Heroes (prototype version), Dynamite Headdy, Alien Soldier, Dynamite Headdy (SMS), Dynamite Headdy (GG)
Sega Memorial Selection Script error: No such module "Video game release". PlayStation 3 Head-On, Tranquilizer Gun, Borderline, Congo Bongo, Doki Doki Penguin Land, remakes of said games
ToeJam & Earl Collection Script error: No such module "Video game release". Xbox 360 ToeJam & Earl, ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron Released in North America and Europe as Sega Vintage Collection: ToeJam & Earl.
Phantasy Star Complete Collection Script error: No such module "Video game release". PlayStation 3 Phantasy Star, Phantasy Star II, Phantasy Star III, Phantasy Star Gaiden, Phantasy Star Adventure, Phantasy Star IV, Phantasy Star Text Adventures

Sega Ages (Nintendo Switch)

Script error: No such module "anchor". The fourth Sega Ages series was released for the Nintendo Switch in September 2018, available through the Nintendo eShop storefront. This series was developed by M2, with lead producer Rieko Kodama from Sega.[9][10][11][12] Although Sega said that games from the Sega Saturn and Dreamcast would be made available later on,[13] the series concluded in Japan in August 2020 and concluded elsewhere in the following month without these, although Sega stated their intention to continue re-releasing older titles in other ways.[14]

Title[15] Original system Japanese release Worldwide release
Sonic the Hedgehog Sega Genesis/Arcade (Mega Play)[16] Template:Dts
Thunder Force IV Sega Genesis[lower-alpha 1][17]
Phantasy Star Master System[lower-alpha 2][18] Template:Dts Template:Dts
Out Run Arcade (OutRun)[lower-alpha 3][19] Template:Dts Template:Dts
Gain Ground Arcade (System 24)[17] Template:Dts Template:Dts
Alex Kidd in Miracle World Master System[lower-alpha 4][20] Template:Dts
Puyo Puyo Arcade (System C-2)[lower-alpha 5][21] Template:Dts Template:Dts
Virtua Racing Arcade (Model 1)[22] Template:Dts Template:Dts
Wonder Boy in Monster Land Arcade (System 2)[23] Template:Dts
Space Harrier Arcade (Space Harrier)[lower-alpha 6][24] Template:Dts Template:Dts
Columns II
(Columns is also included[25])		 Columns II: Arcade (System C)[25]
Columns: Sega Genesis[lower-alpha 7][25] 		Template:Dts Template:Dts
Puzzle & Action: Ichidant-R Arcade (System C-2)/Sega Genesis[lower-alpha 8][26] Template:Dts
Shinobi Arcade (System 16)[27] Template:Dts Template:Dts
Fantasy Zone Arcade (System 16A)[lower-alpha 9][28] Template:Dts
Puyo Puyo 2 Arcade (System C-2) Template:Dts Template:Dts
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
(Knuckles in Sonic 2 is also included)		 Sega Genesis[lower-alpha 10] Template:Dts
G-LOC: Air Battle Arcade (Y Board) Template:Dts Template:Dts
Thunder Force AC Arcade (System C-2) Template:Dts Template:Dts
Herzog Zwei Sega Genesis Template:Dts Template:Dts

Reception

The first Sega Ages volume was a best-seller in the United Kingdom.[29] Next Generation rated it three stars out of five, and considered it better than the Namco Museum series.[30] GamePro gave it a negative review, saying that the three games in the collection "were never all that good to begin with", believing that the collection should have added other Sega games.[31] The four reviewers of Electronic Gaming Monthly unanimously contended that the three included games were outstanding and praised their arcade-perfect recreations, though they felt the collection should have included more games and historical info, as other retro compilations of the time did. They gave it a 6.5 out of 10.[32] Sega Saturn Magazine gave it a 91%, likewise praising the three included games and the quality of the conversions. Though they criticized that After Burner and Space Harrier were somewhat wasted since they had already received excellent ports for the Sega Mega Drive and Sega 32X, they felt the compilation was worth getting for Out Run alone.[33]

See also

Notes

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References

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  17. ↑ a b 「SEGA AGES」インタビュー Part2 "じゃあ、シネパックをキレイにするところからだっ！" Template:In lang, Impress, September 20, 2018
  18. ↑ 「SEGA AGES ファンタシースター」インタビュー Template:In lang, Imress, October 31, 2018
  19. ↑ 「SEGA AGES アウトラン」インタビュー Template:In lang, Impress, November 29, 2018
  20. ↑ 「SEGA AGES アレックスキッドのミラクルワールド」インタビュー Template:In lang, Impress, February 21, 2019
  21. ↑ 「SEGA AGES ぷよぷよ」インタビュー Template:In lang, Impress, March 28, 2019
  22. ↑ 「SEGA AGES バーチャレーシング」インタビュー Template:In lang, Impress, April 25, 2019
  23. ↑ 「SEGA AGES ワンダーボーイ モンスターランド」インタビュー Template:In lang, Impress, May 29, 2019
  24. ↑ 「SEGA AGES スペースハリアー」インタビュー Template:In lang, Impress, June 26, 2019
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  26. ↑ 「SEGA AGES イチダントアール」インタビュー Template:In lang, Impress, September 25, 2019
  27. ↑ 「SEGA AGES SHINOBI 忍」インタビュー Template:In lang, Impress, October 30, 2019
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