Title: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: zapiy on January 13, 2014, 10:53:00 AM
Post by: zapiy on January 13, 2014, 10:53:00 AM
Compilations, we must all own some, so in your opinion what are the best.
MEGADRIVE/GENESIS - CLASSICS COLLECTION
(http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad242/zapiy/RVG/800px-ClassicCollection_MD_EU_Box.jpg)
Compiled games:
* Altered Beast .
* Gunstar Heroes .
* Flicky .
* Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle.
Alex Kidd is average at best.
Alltered Beast is a classic.
Gunstar Heroes is a masterpiece very hard to find to.
Flicky its ok.
But with two awesome games this is well worth it.
SNES - SUPER MARIO ALL STARS
(http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad242/zapiy/RVG/588737_176633_front.jpg)
Compiled games:
* Super Mario Bros .
* Super Mario Bros. 2.
* Super Mario Bros. 3.
* Super Mario Bros The lost level.
* Super Mario World (only reissue of the game on the SNES).
A must own compilation for SNES and SMB fans.
So what are your favourite compilations?
MEGADRIVE/GENESIS - CLASSICS COLLECTION
(http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad242/zapiy/RVG/800px-ClassicCollection_MD_EU_Box.jpg)
Compiled games:
* Altered Beast .
* Gunstar Heroes .
* Flicky .
* Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle.
Alex Kidd is average at best.
Alltered Beast is a classic.
Gunstar Heroes is a masterpiece very hard to find to.
Flicky its ok.
But with two awesome games this is well worth it.
SNES - SUPER MARIO ALL STARS
(http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad242/zapiy/RVG/588737_176633_front.jpg)
Compiled games:
* Super Mario Bros .
* Super Mario Bros. 2.
* Super Mario Bros. 3.
* Super Mario Bros The lost level.
* Super Mario World (only reissue of the game on the SNES).
A must own compilation for SNES and SMB fans.
So what are your favourite compilations?
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: TL on January 13, 2014, 11:38:43 AM
Post by: TL on January 13, 2014, 11:38:43 AM
I never knew of that classics collection! It does repeat a few games from the Mega Games collections though. Still a good pack, I am actually a big fan of Flicky, great little game.
So speaking of the Mega Games collections . . .
Mega Games 1 - Sega Mega Drive
(http://www.sega-club.com/Archiv/MegaDrive/MegaGames1.jpg)
Columns - Classic puzzle game, what more needs to be said about this one?
Super Hang-On - Brilliant conversion of the arcade game that also adds an extra career mode too.
World Cup Italia '90 - Terrible football game that is barely playable these days. Pretend it isn't there!
Mega Games 2 - Sega Mega Drive
(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQu66Y8t11jMylI6rM8TiMgD5kFlvZL5VeDcqYg7ZDlKYAOPnyAig)
Revenge Of Shinobi - Without doubt one of the finest games on the Mega Drive, must have title.
Streets Of Rage - Still a great beat 'em up despite the arrival of the far superior sequel.
Golden Axe - Stonking conversion of the arcade game that even adds an extra level into the mix.
Mega Games 3 - Sega Mega Drive
(http://www.sega-club.com/Archiv/MegaDrive/MegaGames3-kl.jpg)
Alien Storm - Golden Axe with aliens! Well pretty much anyway, another excellent arcade conversion for the MD.
Super Thunder Blade - Quite easily one of the worst games on the Mega Drive. Not even close to the arcade.
Super Monaco GP - Still a pretty decent racing game despite it being bettered by others in the library.
So overall - Mega Games 2 is an essential purchase if you don't already own the games on it, three stone cold classics. The other two both have a duffer on them but are still good value and well worth picking up if you don't already have them.
So speaking of the Mega Games collections . . .
Mega Games 1 - Sega Mega Drive
(http://www.sega-club.com/Archiv/MegaDrive/MegaGames1.jpg)
Columns - Classic puzzle game, what more needs to be said about this one?
Super Hang-On - Brilliant conversion of the arcade game that also adds an extra career mode too.
World Cup Italia '90 - Terrible football game that is barely playable these days. Pretend it isn't there!
Mega Games 2 - Sega Mega Drive
(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQu66Y8t11jMylI6rM8TiMgD5kFlvZL5VeDcqYg7ZDlKYAOPnyAig)
Revenge Of Shinobi - Without doubt one of the finest games on the Mega Drive, must have title.
Streets Of Rage - Still a great beat 'em up despite the arrival of the far superior sequel.
Golden Axe - Stonking conversion of the arcade game that even adds an extra level into the mix.
Mega Games 3 - Sega Mega Drive
(http://www.sega-club.com/Archiv/MegaDrive/MegaGames3-kl.jpg)
Alien Storm - Golden Axe with aliens! Well pretty much anyway, another excellent arcade conversion for the MD.
Super Thunder Blade - Quite easily one of the worst games on the Mega Drive. Not even close to the arcade.
Super Monaco GP - Still a pretty decent racing game despite it being bettered by others in the library.
So overall - Mega Games 2 is an essential purchase if you don't already own the games on it, three stone cold classics. The other two both have a duffer on them but are still good value and well worth picking up if you don't already have them.
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: TL on January 13, 2014, 11:49:54 AM
Post by: TL on January 13, 2014, 11:49:54 AM
I should also add that there are three different version of Mega Games 6 too.
These are mostly just combinations of the previous three Mega Games collections. The one exception being the inclusion of Sonic The Hedgehog on Volume 3. These are much harder to find than the first three.
These are mostly just combinations of the previous three Mega Games collections. The one exception being the inclusion of Sonic The Hedgehog on Volume 3. These are much harder to find than the first three.
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: TrekMD on January 13, 2014, 19:04:06 PM
Post by: TrekMD on January 13, 2014, 19:04:06 PM
Were these also released in the US? I'll need to check for them.
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: TL on January 13, 2014, 19:12:53 PM
Post by: TL on January 13, 2014, 19:12:53 PM
Seems that the first one was released, but with a different name:
(http://segaretro.org/images/thumb/2/22/Triplescore_md_us_cover.jpg/800px-Triplescore_md_us_cover.jpg)
Triple Score (//http)
Sadly the others were not!
In Brazil though they got a Mega Games 10!!!
(http://segaretro.org/images/thumb/f/f0/10SuperJogos_MD_BR_Box.jpg/800px-10SuperJogos_MD_BR_Box.jpg)
Mega Games 10 (//http)
(http://segaretro.org/images/thumb/2/22/Triplescore_md_us_cover.jpg/800px-Triplescore_md_us_cover.jpg)
Triple Score (//http)
Sadly the others were not!
In Brazil though they got a Mega Games 10!!!
(http://segaretro.org/images/thumb/f/f0/10SuperJogos_MD_BR_Box.jpg/800px-10SuperJogos_MD_BR_Box.jpg)
Mega Games 10 (//http)
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: TrekMD on January 13, 2014, 19:14:08 PM
Post by: TrekMD on January 13, 2014, 19:14:08 PM
Well, that sucks! 
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: TL on January 13, 2014, 20:32:57 PM
Post by: TL on January 13, 2014, 20:32:57 PM
Thinking back to the Spectrum years there were tons of great compilations, but one that really stick in my mind is Taito Coin-op Hits. I clearly remember seeing it advertised in the Home Computer Club magazine just after my dad signed us up for it. It was on offer and seemed to be great value as I recognised quite a few of the games on there from the arcades:
[align=center:24m89qu9](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y104/Magoo1977/TaitoCoin-OpHits.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rjjqQh4Pcow/TfTtTrOL-EI/AAAAAAAABaQ/dMfuAWSikVw/s1600/1%2B-%2BTaito%2BCoin-On%2BHits%2B2.jpg)[/align:24m89qu9]
Rastan - Great conversion of the arcade hack & slash that I spent a lot of time playing.
Slap Fight - I always found this conversion of the game to be too slow and plodding.
Renegade - The Spectrum put out one of the best versions of this game. Hard but very good indeed.
Arkanoid - This was my first experience of this game and I immediately fell in love with it.
Flying Shark - Firebird did a great job with this port, shame about all the monochrome though and hard to see bullets.
Arkanoid 2: Revenge Of Doh - More of the same really, not a bad thing in this case.
Bubble Bobble - The real star of the show, not just a great conversion but one of the best games on the system.
Legend Of Kage - This game was a total mystery to me but I was pleasantly surprised, really under rated game I feel.
[align=center:24m89qu9](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y104/Magoo1977/TaitoCoin-OpHits.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rjjqQh4Pcow/TfTtTrOL-EI/AAAAAAAABaQ/dMfuAWSikVw/s1600/1%2B-%2BTaito%2BCoin-On%2BHits%2B2.jpg)[/align:24m89qu9]
Rastan - Great conversion of the arcade hack & slash that I spent a lot of time playing.
Slap Fight - I always found this conversion of the game to be too slow and plodding.
Renegade - The Spectrum put out one of the best versions of this game. Hard but very good indeed.
Arkanoid - This was my first experience of this game and I immediately fell in love with it.
Flying Shark - Firebird did a great job with this port, shame about all the monochrome though and hard to see bullets.
Arkanoid 2: Revenge Of Doh - More of the same really, not a bad thing in this case.
Bubble Bobble - The real star of the show, not just a great conversion but one of the best games on the system.
Legend Of Kage - This game was a total mystery to me but I was pleasantly surprised, really under rated game I feel.
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: Mire Mare on January 13, 2014, 23:22:47 PM
Post by: Mire Mare on January 13, 2014, 23:22:47 PM
Two I have fond memories of....
I think this was my first compilation. Had some great games and some utter tosh
(http://www.retroscene.co.uk/images/large/C64_select1_LRG.jpg)
Another C64 compilation that again had a mix of great and garbage. Was this the only charity compilation?
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/ac/Softaid_ad_2.JPG/250px-Softaid_ad_2.JPG)
I still have an excellent Beau Jolly compilation that includes Elite, LoM, Starion and Paradroid.
In recent years the Midway and Capcom collections for PS2 etc have been brilliant. And I've just remembered the Metal Slug Collection for Wii. Great stuff
I think this was my first compilation. Had some great games and some utter tosh
(http://www.retroscene.co.uk/images/large/C64_select1_LRG.jpg)
Another C64 compilation that again had a mix of great and garbage. Was this the only charity compilation?
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/ac/Softaid_ad_2.JPG/250px-Softaid_ad_2.JPG)
I still have an excellent Beau Jolly compilation that includes Elite, LoM, Starion and Paradroid.
In recent years the Midway and Capcom collections for PS2 etc have been brilliant. And I've just remembered the Metal Slug Collection for Wii. Great stuff
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: TL on January 13, 2014, 23:24:46 PM
Post by: TL on January 13, 2014, 23:24:46 PM
I can't make out what that first one is? Got a bigger image or a link? 
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: sloan on January 14, 2014, 01:47:37 AM
Post by: sloan on January 14, 2014, 01:47:37 AM
Geldof had a charity compilation to go with Band Aid? Wow, never would have known.
On that Taito release: How could they have a Taito compilation and not include Qix?
On that Taito release: How could they have a Taito compilation and not include Qix?
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: TL on January 14, 2014, 01:51:24 AM
Post by: TL on January 14, 2014, 01:51:24 AM
Quote from: "sloan"Geldof had a charity compilation to go with Band Aid? Wow, never would have known.
On that Taito release: How could they have a Taito compilation and not include Qix?
Because Qix never came out for the Spectrum, not officially anyway. You could say the same about Space Invaders too. But these were all games from the mid to late eighties.
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: Mire Mare on January 14, 2014, 14:11:41 PM
Post by: Mire Mare on January 14, 2014, 14:11:41 PM
Quote from: "The Laird"I can't make out what that first one is? Got a bigger image or a link?Â
It's for sale here http://www.retroscene.co.uk/select-1-commodore-64-p-3443.html (//http) and there's a bigger image. Games included; Hunchback, Kong, Ring of Power, Hexpert, Galaxy, Mr Wimpy, Moon Buggy, Skramble, Denis, Purple Turtles, Cosmic Commando and Starbase Defence. Some original ideas and a fair few rip-offs!
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: TL on January 14, 2014, 22:43:42 PM
Post by: TL on January 14, 2014, 22:43:42 PM
Quote from: "Mire Mare"Quote from: "The Laird"I can't make out what that first one is? Got a bigger image or a link?Â
It's for sale here http://www.retroscene.co.uk/select-1-commodore-64-p-3443.html (//http) and there's a bigger image. Games included; Hunchback, Kong, Ring of Power, Hexpert, Galaxy, Mr Wimpy, Moon Buggy, Skramble, Denis, Purple Turtles, Cosmic Commando and Starbase Defence. Some original ideas and a fair few rip-offs!
Yeah pretty mixed bunch, I see it has quite a few of Ocean's early arcade clones on there (which were mostly crap)
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: TrekMD on January 15, 2014, 00:46:13 AM
Post by: TrekMD on January 15, 2014, 00:46:13 AM
Well, this is about compilations. So here is one of my favorites. For the Sony PSP, the Namco Museum Battle Collection. Though it does have updated (or "arranged") versions of old classics, all the originals are here as well.
[align=center:28f08ebt](http://www.cashforgamers.com/images/P/927484_66366_front.jpg)[/align:28f08ebt]
[align=center:28f08ebt](http://www.cashforgamers.com/images/P/927484_66366_front.jpg)[/align:28f08ebt]
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: TL on January 15, 2014, 23:03:55 PM
Post by: TL on January 15, 2014, 23:03:55 PM
I have a DS collection pretty similar to that. Namco really did make some great arcade games back in the day.
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: TrekMD on January 16, 2014, 02:39:17 AM
Post by: TrekMD on January 16, 2014, 02:39:17 AM
Another cool collection for the PSP...
[align=center:2mssgd6d](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51y5OvCR5sL.jpg)[/align:2mssgd6d]
[align=center:2mssgd6d](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51y5OvCR5sL.jpg)[/align:2mssgd6d]
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: zapiy on January 16, 2014, 10:31:16 AM
Post by: zapiy on January 16, 2014, 10:31:16 AM
Quote from: "TrekMD"Well, this is about compilations. So here is one of my favorites. For the Sony PSP, the Namco Museum Battle Collection. Though it does have updated (or "arranged") versions of old classics, all the originals are here as well.
[align=center:1v2mxo4p](http://www.cashforgamers.com/images/P/927484_66366_front.jpg)[/align:1v2mxo4p]
Oh wow i wonder if this got a UK release..
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: TrekMD on January 16, 2014, 11:54:13 AM
Post by: TrekMD on January 16, 2014, 11:54:13 AM
You should check. It is definitely a fantastic compilation and the "arranged" versions stay true to the classics while modernizing them and optimizing the game to the PSP's screen.Â
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: TL on January 18, 2014, 13:29:07 PM
Post by: TL on January 18, 2014, 13:29:07 PM
Going back to the Spectrum, this was another compilation that I picked up not long after getting the computer, also by Ocean it features another strong line-up of games:
[align=center:18nrnil9](http://pics.mobygames.com/images/covers/large/1295545541-00.jpg)[/align:18nrnil9]
Karnov - From what I remember this was very hard but some really nice graphics.
Gryzor - Better known to many people as Contra, this was a solid conversion of the arcade game.
Barbarian - Very violent one on one fighter that was also pretty hard too, a lot of fun though.
Crazy Cars - This game seems to get a lot of stick these days but I loved it at the time, good racer.
Predator - One of the better movie based games released at the time, Predator followed the film quite well.
Combat School - A conversion of the arcade and perennial joystick breaker, not my cup of tea.
Platoon - Another fairly decent film based affair that originally came with a soundtrack tape!
Target Renegade - Undoubtedly the star of the show, this was the best scrolling beat 'em up on the Spectrum.
[align=center:18nrnil9](http://pics.mobygames.com/images/covers/large/1295545541-00.jpg)[/align:18nrnil9]
Karnov - From what I remember this was very hard but some really nice graphics.
Gryzor - Better known to many people as Contra, this was a solid conversion of the arcade game.
Barbarian - Very violent one on one fighter that was also pretty hard too, a lot of fun though.
Crazy Cars - This game seems to get a lot of stick these days but I loved it at the time, good racer.
Predator - One of the better movie based games released at the time, Predator followed the film quite well.
Combat School - A conversion of the arcade and perennial joystick breaker, not my cup of tea.
Platoon - Another fairly decent film based affair that originally came with a soundtrack tape!
Target Renegade - Undoubtedly the star of the show, this was the best scrolling beat 'em up on the Spectrum.
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: TL on March 02, 2014, 20:57:50 PM
Post by: TL on March 02, 2014, 20:57:50 PM
I just remembered this one:
(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSLBCTwN-bmD2CPF89hpXmAeR8Ort97uW_XXzFktfovXjNNc4IV)
Surely has to be one of the best compilations ever?
(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSLBCTwN-bmD2CPF89hpXmAeR8Ort97uW_XXzFktfovXjNNc4IV)
Surely has to be one of the best compilations ever?
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: TrekMD on March 02, 2014, 21:03:44 PM
Post by: TrekMD on March 02, 2014, 21:03:44 PM
That is indeed a nice one!
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: onthinice on March 03, 2014, 02:22:29 AM
Post by: onthinice on March 03, 2014, 02:22:29 AM
Mega Drive/Genesis
(http://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/17/65/85/95/arcade10.jpg)
(http://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/17/65/85/95/six_pa10.jpg)
Sega CD
(http://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/17/65/85/95/sega-c10.jpg)
(http://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/17/65/85/95/sega-c11.jpg)
SNES
(http://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/17/65/85/95/tetris10.jpg)
Xbox 360
(http://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/17/65/85/95/xbox-310.jpg)
O2
(http://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/17/65/85/95/bowlba10.jpg)
(http://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/17/65/85/95/arcade10.jpg)
(http://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/17/65/85/95/six_pa10.jpg)
Sega CD
(http://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/17/65/85/95/sega-c10.jpg)
(http://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/17/65/85/95/sega-c11.jpg)
SNES
(http://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/17/65/85/95/tetris10.jpg)
Xbox 360
(http://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/17/65/85/95/xbox-310.jpg)
O2
(http://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/17/65/85/95/bowlba10.jpg)
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: TrekMD on March 03, 2014, 02:36:08 AM
Post by: TrekMD on March 03, 2014, 02:36:08 AM
Nice set of compilations there, Ice.
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: Bobinator on March 03, 2014, 14:52:28 PM
Post by: Bobinator on March 03, 2014, 14:52:28 PM
(http://static1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130430232605/sonic/es/images/8/89/Sonic_%26_Knuckles_Collection.jpg)
Back before I had a Genesis, I was first introduced to Sonic through the PC port of Sonic CD. After that, I got this. It's a PC port that contains Sonic 3, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic & Knuckles. Kind of redundant, to be totally honest, since two of those games are just two halves of another game, which really stretches the definition of the term 'collection'. Still, it was a great port, and almost entirely accurate to the Genesis/MD versions, aside from the MIDI music, There's even some new tracks. Why they're there, nobody is really entirely sure.
Sonic 3 PC Icecap Zone Act 1 (FM) (//http)
Back before I had a Genesis, I was first introduced to Sonic through the PC port of Sonic CD. After that, I got this. It's a PC port that contains Sonic 3, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic & Knuckles. Kind of redundant, to be totally honest, since two of those games are just two halves of another game, which really stretches the definition of the term 'collection'. Still, it was a great port, and almost entirely accurate to the Genesis/MD versions, aside from the MIDI music, There's even some new tracks. Why they're there, nobody is really entirely sure.
Sonic 3 PC Icecap Zone Act 1 (FM) (//http)
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: guest5130 on March 04, 2014, 17:11:40 PM
Post by: guest5130 on March 04, 2014, 17:11:40 PM
Taito Legends 2 is one of my favourites. Having the likes of Puchi Carat, Darius Gaiden, Cameltry, Puzzle Bobble 2, Cleopatra Fortune, Elevator Action Returns + others all on one disc is just brilliant.
Sega Mega Drive Collection (PS2) and Metal Slug Anthology are two others that I really like.
Sega Mega Drive Collection (PS2) and Metal Slug Anthology are two others that I really like.
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: TrekMD on March 09, 2014, 02:00:40 AM
Post by: TrekMD on March 09, 2014, 02:00:40 AM
A compilation we have not listed. This time it is for the Nintendo DS and it is Intellivision Lives!
[align=center:1m811h7e](http://stiggyblog.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/intellivision-lives-ds.jpg)[/align:1m811h7e]
[align=center:1m811h7e](http://stiggyblog.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/intellivision-lives-ds.jpg)[/align:1m811h7e]
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: TL on March 09, 2014, 10:45:23 AM
Post by: TL on March 09, 2014, 10:45:23 AM
I have that! Excellent compilation! 
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: Shadowrunner on September 30, 2014, 19:33:53 PM
Post by: Shadowrunner on September 30, 2014, 19:33:53 PM
I just bought this yesterday and I can't wait to try it out!
(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSueJkQ4jtiuaqBN9W2EWkkqQuCWIrCg-BhgRkLJcVieYE6Owhd)
1941: Counter Attack
Avengers
Black Tiger
Block Block
Captain Commando
Eco Fighters
The King of Dragons
Knights of the Round
Last Duel
Magic Sword
Mega Twins
Quiz & Dragons: Capcom Quiz Game
Side Arms Hyper Dyne
Street Fighter
Strider
Super Street Fighter II Turbo
The Speed Rumbler
Three Wonders
Tiger Road
Varth: Operation Thunderstorm
(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSueJkQ4jtiuaqBN9W2EWkkqQuCWIrCg-BhgRkLJcVieYE6Owhd)
1941: Counter Attack
Avengers
Black Tiger
Block Block
Captain Commando
Eco Fighters
The King of Dragons
Knights of the Round
Last Duel
Magic Sword
Mega Twins
Quiz & Dragons: Capcom Quiz Game
Side Arms Hyper Dyne
Street Fighter
Strider
Super Street Fighter II Turbo
The Speed Rumbler
Three Wonders
Tiger Road
Varth: Operation Thunderstorm
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: TrekMD on September 30, 2014, 20:17:45 PM
Post by: TrekMD on September 30, 2014, 20:17:45 PM
Very cool!
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: AmigaJay on September 30, 2014, 20:27:02 PM
Post by: AmigaJay on September 30, 2014, 20:27:02 PM
Quote from: "Bobinator"(http://static1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130430232605/sonic/es/images/8/89/Sonic_%26_Knuckles_Collection.jpg)I'm glad to see this game is compatible with the year 2000!
Back before I had a Genesis, I was first introduced to Sonic through the PC port of Sonic CD. After that, I got this. It's a PC port that contains Sonic 3, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic & Knuckles. Kind of redundant, to be totally honest, since two of those games are just two halves of another game, which really stretches the definition of the term 'collection'. Still, it was a great port, and almost entirely accurate to the Genesis/MD versions, aside from the MIDI music, There's even some new tracks. Why they're there, nobody is really entirely sure.
Sonic 3 PC Icecap Zone Act 1 (FM) (//http)
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: Shadowrunner on September 30, 2014, 22:00:26 PM
Post by: Shadowrunner on September 30, 2014, 22:00:26 PM
Quote from: "AmigaJay"Quote from: "Bobinator"(http://static1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130430232605/sonic/es/images/8/89/Sonic_%26_Knuckles_Collection.jpg)I'm glad to see this game is compatible with the year 2000!
Back before I had a Genesis, I was first introduced to Sonic through the PC port of Sonic CD. After that, I got this. It's a PC port that contains Sonic 3, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic & Knuckles. Kind of redundant, to be totally honest, since two of those games are just two halves of another game, which really stretches the definition of the term 'collection'. Still, it was a great port, and almost entirely accurate to the Genesis/MD versions, aside from the MIDI music, There's even some new tracks. Why they're there, nobody is really entirely sure.
Sonic 3 PC Icecap Zone Act 1 (FM) (//http)
Yep, good to know!
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: nosweargamer on October 03, 2014, 17:39:48 PM
Post by: nosweargamer on October 03, 2014, 17:39:48 PM
Quote from: "TrekMD"A compilation we have not listed. This time it is for the Nintendo DS and it is Intellivision Lives!
[align=center:5envekz2](http://stiggyblog.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/intellivision-lives-ds.jpg)[/align:5envekz2]
Agreed! I was playing this one just last night
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: TrekMD on October 03, 2014, 17:48:14 PM
Post by: TrekMD on October 03, 2014, 17:48:14 PM
Cool, it definitely is a nice one.Â
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: Tachi on December 22, 2014, 17:16:51 PM
Post by: Tachi on December 22, 2014, 17:16:51 PM
Quote from: "Gone"Wow I remember this set, had it on the C64 and adored it, so many awesome games!(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y104/Magoo1977/TaitoCoin-OpHits.jpg)
My favourite compilations though were:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f6/Time_and_Magik_Cover.jpg/250px-Time_and_Magik_Cover.jpg)
This was a compilation of 3 fantastic text adventures by Level 9, namely Lords of Time, Red Moon and Price of Magic all of which were excellent adventures and thoroughly enjoyable.
The absolute best collection I have ever owned though was:
(http://www.c64-wiki.com/images/5/53/System_3_Premier_Collection_Standard_Front.jpg)
Look at it, Last Ninja 1&3, Myth, Flimbos Quest...once I had this I rarely played anythingelse all year until I had finished those 3 (how the heck did I ever finish Myth!?)
They don't do collections like they used too...hell the Red Faction collection I ordered had no Red Faction
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: onthinice on December 25, 2014, 00:35:26 AM
Post by: onthinice on December 25, 2014, 00:35:26 AM
I agree about collections remark. Seems like there is always games left out to sell in future collections.
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: Greyfox on December 26, 2014, 21:17:24 PM
Post by: Greyfox on December 26, 2014, 21:17:24 PM
With been a massive Atari 8-bit fan, not many people got to see these for the A8, like the speccy and the C64, but one such great company saw these compilations were a great way to sell software long before Ocean and U.S. Gold started doing them, well by few months at least, yes I'm referring to the English Software company, who loved the under appreciated in Europe 8-bit
(http://www.atarimania.com/8bit/boxes/hi_res/smash_hits_vol1_k7.jpg)(http://www.atarimania.com/8bit/boxes/hi_res/smash_hits_vol4_k7.jpg)
(http://www.atarimania.com/8bit/boxes/hi_res/smash_hits_6_english_k7.jpg)(http://www.atarimania.com/8bit/boxes/hi_res/smash_hits_vol7_k7.jpg)
You see how they misrepresented and confused people on the boxes? Let's see if any of you cop it
(http://www.atarimania.com/8bit/boxes/hi_res/smash_hits_vol1_k7.jpg)(http://www.atarimania.com/8bit/boxes/hi_res/smash_hits_vol4_k7.jpg)
(http://www.atarimania.com/8bit/boxes/hi_res/smash_hits_6_english_k7.jpg)(http://www.atarimania.com/8bit/boxes/hi_res/smash_hits_vol7_k7.jpg)
You see how they misrepresented and confused people on the boxes? Let's see if any of you cop it
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: TrekMD on December 26, 2014, 21:27:44 PM
Post by: TrekMD on December 26, 2014, 21:27:44 PM
Those look pretty awesome!
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: onthinice on December 27, 2014, 02:22:47 AM
Post by: onthinice on December 27, 2014, 02:22:47 AM
Quote from: "Greyfox"With been a massive Atari 8-bit fan, not many people got to see these for the A8, like the speccy and the C64, but one such great company saw these compilations were a great way to sell software long before Ocean and U.S. Gold started doing them, well by few months at least, yes I'm referring to the English Software company, who loved the under appreciated in Europe 8-bit
(http://www.atarimania.com/8bit/boxes/hi_res/smash_hits_vol1_k7.jpg)(http://www.atarimania.com/8bit/boxes/hi_res/smash_hits_vol4_k7.jpg)
(http://www.atarimania.com/8bit/boxes/hi_res/smash_hits_6_english_k7.jpg)(http://www.atarimania.com/8bit/boxes/hi_res/smash_hits_vol7_k7.jpg)
You see how they misrepresented and confused people on the boxes? Let's see if any of you cop it :43: Looking at the titles, I do not recall Atari making any of these. :21:
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: deKay on December 28, 2014, 21:18:49 PM
Post by: deKay on December 28, 2014, 21:18:49 PM
Nobody thought to mention this?
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: TrekMD on December 28, 2014, 22:12:21 PM
Post by: TrekMD on December 28, 2014, 22:12:21 PM
No, but thanks for posting it. I wonder if that was only available in Europe or if it was available in the US. I need to check.
Edit: Found out it is called Sonic Classics in the US. It has Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine.
Edit: Found out it is called Sonic Classics in the US. It has Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine.
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: TrekMD on June 21, 2015, 21:17:15 PM
Post by: TrekMD on June 21, 2015, 21:17:15 PM
This video from Game Sack is quite appropriate for this topic. Check it out...
[align=center:3iy1amcj]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uBFwTkxMT8&feature=em-subs_digest[/align:3iy1amcj]
[align=center:3iy1amcj]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uBFwTkxMT8&feature=em-subs_digest[/align:3iy1amcj]
Title: Re: Hello There
Post by: Greyfox on June 22, 2015, 23:16:47 PM
Post by: Greyfox on June 22, 2015, 23:16:47 PM
Yeah watched this last night, but I think they should of covered home computer compilations, even if they didn't own the original versions or tapes or disks etc, they could of done it through emulation and acquired magazine or even box art as the presented them games, a missed opportunity here.
The c64, a8 Atari ST and Amiga had many of these that would of extended the genre. I think I'll have to give them a nudge to make one. And hey nobody rob my idea, I'll be watching this thread and new YouTube from the regulars.
The c64, a8 Atari ST and Amiga had many of these that would of extended the genre. I think I'll have to give them a nudge to make one. And hey nobody rob my idea, I'll be watching this thread and new YouTube from the regulars.
Title: Re: Favourite Game Compilations
Post by: TrekMD on June 22, 2015, 23:27:46 PM
Post by: TrekMD on June 22, 2015, 23:27:46 PM
I've never seen them do anything with computers. Maybe that's why they didn't include those on the video.