We bought this game because my sons favorite game is sonic the hedgehog. He loves to play this game.

Instantly gotten the game. Fast and reliable with no issues at all.

These are very hard to play, and they don’t integrate very well with the switch controller

Generally great selection of classic Genesis games, and effectively the best bang-for-the-buck value for Sega fans. However, two things brings the value of this collection for me: the input lag (where input lag is the time it takes for your gamepad input to actually register on the screen) was enough to make certain games annoying to control over their original versions (I own several original Genesis systems and cartridges). Particularly, Ristar was frustrating because there are areas and enemies that require tight timing to grab, swing, and dodge, and timing a wall-climb or even back-and-forth up a vine or pole was unnecessarily more difficult than on original hardware (including on my Sega Nomad). Worse yet was the timing of the mid and end of level pole swings. Ristar fans know that releasing the swing with precision and proper timing is crucial in these parts of the game. The interface set in a "90s bedroom" seems charming at first, but I quickly felt like it was too cumbersome. I also disliked the inability to configure your controller buttons on a system level. There are individual games which inherently let players configure buttons, but it's sad that we can't do it from the main menu for all games. This collection is generally worth it for the slower games and most definitely for the RPGs as they don't rely on precisely timed controls. Go for it if it's on sale in that case. However, if you are sensitive to input lag then reconsider this collection for a bit; it's a great collection of games let down by so-so emulation and a surprising lack of controller customization.

This collection has a well rounded selection of games. These games come from the SEGA Genesis 16-Bit Generation; you don’t get Phantasy Star 1 witch was on the Sega (Genesis/Mega Drive) in Japan only. Phantasy Star 1 was available on the Master System (8-Bit Generation,) in Japan, U.S.A., Europe. Phantasy Star 1 the Genesis version would make a nice addition to the other Phantasy Star games on the cartridge. This cartridge is still a good value and has Shining Force 1 & 2, and the Pre-Shining Force, Shining In The Darkness game. Super Thunder Blade is a good inclusion, and so is Kid Chameleon. Ecco The Dolphin is missing and so is Ecco The Tides Of Time. Ecco Jr. is not there ever. Vectorman 1 & 2 is a great addition. Streets Of Rage 1, 2, & 3 are beloved and a with Golden Axe 1, 2, & 3, great multiplayer games. Gun Star Heroes is a wonderful game and 2 player. No racing games were included this means no Virtual Racing with emulated S. V. P. Chip or other racing games without that chip. Witch means no OutRun or other games such as Super Hang-On. Does have RISTAR a great platform game. Sonic The Hedgehog 1 & 2 are in the mix the 2 best selling games on the SEGA Genesis were platform games. Crusader Of Centy is Zelda clone that is not in the selection, but Beyond Oasis is there, and I am told it is a great RPG. Toe Jam and Earl games for the Genesis are both there and are exploration, action based games nice additions to the package. Columns III is a puzzle game and so is Dr. Robotics’ Mean Bean Machine so, SEGA put out a well rounded package.