Product Description

A second collection of classic Sonic The Hedgehog games, with nine total games (and some secret games) which include Sonic CD, Sonic R, Sonic the Fighters and more. Also included is a Museum Mode of Sonic history.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7018 in Video Games
• Brand: Sega Of America, Inc.
• Model: 10086610444
• Released on: 2006-03-03
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Platform: GameCube
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .75" h x 5.50" w x 7.50" l, .34 pounds

Features

• Three main titles
• Six additional Game Gear titles:
• Two extra unlockable titles
• Players can also unlock classic Game Gear Sonic games like Sonic Spinball, Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Sonic - Triple Trouble, Sonic Drift 2, Tails' Skypatrol and Tails' Adventures

Customer Reviews

Obscure Hedgehog
For Sonic The Hedgehog, he has been one of the most enduring video game icons of all time. Since his debut in the 1990's, he has been recognized with being so fast, he hasn't been stopped. A few years ago, Sega conjured up the Sonic Mega Collection for the Nintendo Gamecube, which was arguably the most definitive nostalgic reflection from the blue speed demon and his Genesis days. While there were some that were upset that some games were overshadowed, the Playstation 2 & Xbox had improved versions of the Mega Collection which maintained to be more definitve than before. Yet, there still was somthings that were not there for die hard owners like the overshadowing of Sonic CD. Now, the classics keep on ringing.

Sonic Gems Collection is more like a supplement to the critical Sonic Mega Collection for Gamecube owners. The compilation is mainly consisted of some lesser known greats Sonic had been featured in. The main games are really the diamonds in the rough. Sonic CD, the cult classic from the Sega CD days, has been reissued here and remastered graciously well as the main diamond for die hard Sonic fans. The other ones also please very nicely including Sonic The Fighters, a cult classic video arcade fighting game that was released overseas from the Saturn era, but now has made its U.S. debut right here. This is a pure delight for anybody who is into classics like Street Fighter II, and Mortal Kombat days. The other game, the only one of 2 Saturn games for the U.S. Sonic R is also featured. This mad dash racing game is really fun and great to play from the mastered P.C. version a few years ago. It is a pure fan pleaser for die hard fans of the Mario Kart era, and a great challenge for all who want to be in a mad dash for the chaos gold.

While the main games are showcased well, the compilation of games from Sega's handheld Game Gear era are fair, but could've been a little more that should've been desired. The list includes greats like Sonic Triple Trouble, Sonic Spinball, and Sonic 2 to name a few. Unfortunately, there were a few omissions here that should've been showcased that were featured from the Playstation 2 & Xbox Sonic Mega Collection Plus editions: the original Game Gear version of Sonic The Hedgehog, and the well-compiled and mad dashing 1993 Sonic Chaos games, instead of lesser games like Tails Adventures and the Mario Kart knockoff Sonic Drift 2. There also a few greats that also are worth unlocking here, the cult-classic Genesis Vectorman series which was just a pure exciting smash as one the last greats from the 16-bit era.

Despite a small amount of flaws, Sonic Gems collection is a pure delight for die hard Sonic fans. There are just some great challenging games here, but more could've been added to be as definitive as before. This is great for anybody who played the Genesis era games from before in the Mega Collection for Gamecube, PS2 and Xbox. The hedgehog still keeps on rolling out and not stopping for rings.

Graphics: B+

Sound: A-

Control: A-

Price: B

Game Gear Collection: C 1/2+

Sonic R, Sonic CD and Sonic The Fighters: B+

Fun & Enjoyment: B

Overall: B 1/2-

Think of this as Sonic Mega Collection part 2.
I received this as a birthday present last September and I must say I am very impressed with the amount of fun Ive had playing this game.Sonic CD(old Sega CD game) is back in all it's glory as well as Sonic R(from the Sega Saturn) and the obscure yet totally addictive Sonic Fighters from the arcades.Of these 3, Sonic CD is my favorite but the 6 Game Gear games are a nice bonus as well. While Im not to nuts about the Tails titles or the Game Gear version of Sonic Spinball I'm glad they decided to put the Game Gear version of Sonic The Hedgehog 2 on here and the Game Gear exclusive Triple Trouble on here.Sonic 2 is probably my favorite of the Game Gear games that I've played as it's a little different than the Genesis ones as it brings some new twists like hang gliding and riding in a cart.The music and graphics are bright and upbeat and all of the end bosses are fun to beat.Triple Trouble is a tad like Sonic The Hedgehog 3 and most of the levels are fun and enjoyable all the graphics and music could have been improved a little bit. My favorite games on this Game Cube disc are going to go in this order according to the ones I like the best:
1. Sonic CD (A+)
2. Sonic The Hedgehog 2(A)
3. Sonic The Fighters(A)
4.Sonic Triple Trouble(A-)
5.Sonic R(B+)
6.Sonic Spinball((B)
7.Sonic Drift 2(B-)
8.Tails' Sky Patrol(C+)
9.Tails Adventures(C)
Overall this is a good collection but I recommend you buy Sonic Mega Collection first.

A must-have! The Sonic game of all Sonic games!
A must-have on the Gamecube! here are my descriptions on the games..
*Up to 5, these mean how good it is!
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Console list

Sonic CD (Sega CD and PC) *****
Speed, control, suprises! A rare game hits PC! What a goodie! I have this!

Sonic Championship (Arcade) *****
The most rare Sonic game hits console! What action!

Sonic R (Sega Saturn and PC) *****
I have the PC edition, but get this, no matter what!
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Sega Game Gear game list

Sonic Spinball **
Not because it is slow, but because no meters show up in this game, ever.

Sonic Drift 2 *****
Speedy! The meters always show up!

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 ***
I sure wish the meters would stay in the screen during the boss fights.

Sonic The Hedehog Triple Trouble ****
Perfect! But once third acts start, the meters are already outside!

Tails' Skypatrol *****
I never played it, but it looks interesting!

Tails' Adventure *****
Perfect! Awesome!