Sega 3D Reprint Archives

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Sega 3D Reprint Archives (Japanese: セガ3D復刻アーカイブス, Hepburn: Sega 3D Fukkoku Ākaibusu) is a series of video game compilations for Nintendo 3DS developed by M2 and published by Sega, each featuring enhanced versions of older Sega games with added stereoscopic 3D.

Many of the games included in the compilations in this series have also been released individually as 3D Classics.

Sega 3D Reprint Archives[edit]

Sega 3D Reprint Archives
Developer(s)M2
Publisher(s)Sega
Platform(s)Nintendo 3DS
Release
  • JP: December 18, 2014
Genre(s)Various
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Sega 3D Reprint Archives (セガ3D復刻アーカイブス, Sega 3D Fukkoku Ākaibusu) is the first compilation in the Sega 3D Reprint Archives series. It was released exclusively in Japan on December 18, 2014.[1]

Games[edit]

Title Version
Ecco the Dolphin Genesis/Mega Drive
Fantasy Zone: Opa-Opa Brothers Arcade
Out Run Arcade
Out Run 3-D Master System
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master Genesis/Mega Drive
Space Harrier Arcade
Space Harrier 3-D Master System
Streets of Rage Genesis/Mega Drive

Sega 3D Classics Collection[edit]

Sega 3D Classics Collection
Developer(s)M2
Publisher(s)Sega
Platform(s)Nintendo 3DS
Release
  • JP: December 23, 2015
  • NA: April 26, 2016
  • EU: November 4, 2016
Genre(s)Various
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer
(Wi-Fi only)

Sega 3D Classics Collection (セガ3D復刻アーカイブス2, Sega 3D Fukkoku Ākaibusu 2, Sega 3D Reprint Archives 2) is the second compilation in the Sega 3D Reprint Archives series. It is the only title in the series to be released outside of Japan. It was released in Japan on December 23, 2015, in North America on April 26, 2016, and in Europe on November 4, 2016.

In Japan, Sega 3D Reprint Archives 1 & 2 Double Pack (セガ3D復刻アーカイブス1&2 ダブルパック), a retail box containing both this compilation and the original Sega 3D Reprint Archives, was released on December 23, 2015 (the same day as this compilation).[2]

It includes ten games, five (three in Japan) of which have not been released separately on the Nintendo eShop.[3][4] There are two extra games (Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa and Maze Hunter 3D) available in the extras menu, and one secret game (Fantasy Zone), unlocked by tapping the lower left corner of the extras screen, then tapping the enemy that appears.[5]

The cover artwork was illustrated by Pokémon character designer Ken Sugimori.[citation needed]

Games[edit]

Title Version
Altered Beast Genesis/Mega Drive
Fantasy Zone[a][b] Master System
Fantasy Zone II W Arcade (2008 remake)
Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa[a][c] Master System
Galaxy Force II Arcade
Maze Hunter 3D[a][c] Master System
Power Drift[d] Arcade
Puyo Puyo 2[d] Arcade
Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis/Mega Drive
Thunder Blade Arcade
  1. ^ a b c Exclusive to Sega 3D Classics Collection
  2. ^ Secret game
  3. ^ a b Extra game
  4. ^ a b Exclusive to Sega 3D Classics Collection outside of Japan.

Reception[edit]

Sega 3D Classics Collection received "mixed or average" reviews from critics according to aggregate review website Metacritic.[6]

Sega 3D Reprint Archives 3: Final Stage[edit]

Sega 3D Reprint Archives 3: Final Stage
Developer(s)M2
Publisher(s)Sega
Platform(s)Nintendo 3DS
Release
  • JP: December 22, 2016
Genre(s)Various
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Sega 3D Reprint Archives 3: Final Stage (セガ3D復刻アーカイブス3 FINAL STAGE, Sega 3D Fukkoku Ākaibusu 3 FINAL STAGE, Sega 3D Reprint Archives 3 FINAL STAGE) is the third compilation in the Sega 3D Reprint Archives series. It was released exclusively in Japan on December 22, 2016.[7]

Sega 3D Reprint Archives 1, 2 & 3 Triple Box (セガ3D復刻アーカイブス1・2・3 トリプルパック), a retail box containing all three games in the series, was released on December 22, 2016 (the same day as this compilation).[7]

The compilation was delisted from Nintendo eShop on December 21, 2022, alongside 3D After Burner II.[8]

Time Extension included Final Stage on its "Best Nintendo 3DS Games of All Time" list.[9]

Games[edit]

Title Version
After Burner II[10] Arcade
Alien Syndrome[10] Arcade
Champion Boxing[10] SG-1000
Columns[10] Genesis/Mega Drive
Girl's Garden[10] SG-1000
Gunstar Heroes[10] Genesis/Mega Drive
Sonic the Hedgehog 2[10] Genesis/Mega Drive
Streets of Rage II[10] Genesis/Mega Drive
Super Hang-On[10] Arcade
Thunder Force III[10] Genesis/Mega Drive
Turbo OutRun[10] Arcade

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "セガ3D復刻アーカイブス" [Sega 3D Reprint Archives]. Sega 3D Reprint Archives (in Japanese). Sega. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  2. ^ "「セガ3D復刻アーカイブス1&2 ダブルパック」発売決定 メモリアルパッケージ2本が1つに。17タイトルをプレイ可能". GAME Watch (in Japanese). 25 September 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
  3. ^ "SEGA 3D Reprint Archives 2 announced for Japan". Nintendo Everything. 8 September 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
  4. ^ "SEGA 3D Classics Archives 2 to include 3D Power Drift, 3D Puyo Puyo 2 and two bonus games". Perfectly Nintendo. 10 September 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
  5. ^ Lamp, Jayson (28 April 2016). "Fantasy Zone found in US 3D Classics Collection". SEGA Nerds.
  6. ^ a b "Sega 3D Classic Collection for 3DS Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  7. ^ a b "セガ3D復刻アーカイブス3 FINAL STAGE" [Sega 3D Reprint Archives 3: Final Stage]. Sega 3D Reprint Archives (in Japanese). Sega. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  8. ^ "「セガ3D復刻アーカイブス3 FINAL STAGE」「3D アフターバーナーII」販売終了のお知らせ" [Notice of end of sale for "Sega 3D Reprint Archives 3: Final Stage", "3D After Burner II"]. Sega 3D Reprint Archives (in Japanese). Sega. 7 December 2022.
  9. ^ Lane, Gavin; McFerran, Damien (11 August 2023). "Best Nintendo 3DS Games Of All Time". Time Extension. Hookshot Media. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Romano, Sal (11 October 2016). "Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives 3 adds Alien Syndrome, Columns". Gematsu.

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