Alcon (c) 1986 Taito America Corp.

North American release. Game developed in Japan. See the original for more information; "Slap Fight".

- TECHNICAL -

Board Number : M6100186A
Prom Stickers : A77

- TRIVIA -

Alcon was released in December 1986 in the USA.

'ALCON' stands for 'Allied League of Cosmic Nations'.

Gary Hatt holds the record for this game with 838,050 points on April 25, 1987.

- PORTS -

* COMPUTERS:
[US/Canada] Atari ST (1987) "Alcon"
[US/Canada" Commodore 64 (1989} "Alcon"

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.
Machine's picture.

Crack Down (c) 1991 Sage's Creation

North American release.

- TECHNICAL -

Game ID: T-47046

- TRIVIA -

Crack Down for Genesis was released on March 10, 1991 in North America by Sage's Creation.

- TIPS AND TRICKS -

GAME GENIE CODE (USA version Only):
ACGA-EA6L
Can shoot thru walls, buildings, etc.

ABFA-AA5E
Can walk thru walls, buildings, etc. Note that when you are inside a building, you are safe from enemies.

- PORTS -

* COMPUTERS:
PC [Steam] [US] (june.1, 2010) "Crack Down [Model 34273]" : both stand-alone and as part of "Sega Genesis Classics Pack 1"
PC [MS Windows, DVD-ROM] [US] (mar.15, 2011) "Sega Genesis Classic Collection - Gold Edition"
PC [Steam] [US] (mar.25, 2011) "SEGA Genesis Classics Collection"

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

Flicky (c) 1991 Sega of America, Incorporated.

North American release.

- TECHNICAL -

GAME ID: 1022

- TRIVIA -

Flicky for Genesis was released on April 1, 1991 in North America.

- PORTS -

* CONSOLES:
[US] Sony PS2 (nov.7, 2006) "Sega Genesis Collection [Model SLUS-21542]"
Microsoft XBOX 360 [US] (feb.10, 2009) "Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection [Model 68034]"
Sony PlayStation 3 [US] (feb.10, 2009) "Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection [Model BLUS-30259]"

* HANDHELDS:
[US] Sony PSP (nov.16, 2006) "Sega Genesis Collection [Model ULUS-10192]"

* COMPUTERS:
PC [MS Windows, CD-ROM] [JP] (sept.22, 2000) "Sega Archives from USA Vol. 3"
[US] PC [MS Windows, CD-ROM] (2000) "Sega Smash Pack 2"
PC [MS Windows, DVD-ROM] [US] (mar.9, 2007) "Sonic Mega Collection Plus"
PC [Steam] [US] (oct.26, 2010) "Flicky [Model 71111]" : both stand-alone and as part of "SEGA Genesis Classics Pack 3"
PC [MS Windows, DVD-ROM] [US] (mar.15, 2011) "Sega Genesis Classic Collection - Gold Edition"
PC [Steam] [US] (mar.25, 2011) "SEGA Genesis Classics Collection"

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

Fatal Labyrinth (c) 1991 Sega of America, Incorporated.

North American release. This game is known in Japan as "Shi no Meikyuu".

- TECHNICAL -

GAME ID: 1309

- TRIVIA -

Fatal Labyrinth for Genesis was released on March 12, 1991 in North America.

- PORTS -

* CONSOLES:
Microsoft XBOX 360 [US] (feb.10, 2009) "Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection [Model 68034]"
Sony PlayStation 3 [US] (feb.10, 2009) "Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection [Model BLUS-30259]"

* COMPUTERS:
PC [Steam] [US] (sept.13, 2010) "Fatal Labyrinth [Model 34289]" : both stand-alone and as part of "SEGA Genesis Classics Pack 2"
PC [MS Windows, DVD-ROM] [US] (mar.15, 2011) "Sega Genesis Classic Collection - Gold Edition"
PC [Steam] [US] (mar.25, 2011) "SEGA Genesis Classics Collection"

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

Watchman Golf II (c) 1982 Tomy.

- SOURCES -

Game's picture.

Virtua Fighter 2 (c) 1996 Sega Enterprises, Ltd.

North American release.

- TECHNICAL -

Game ID: 1845

- TRIVIA -

Virtua Fighter 2 for Genesis was released on December 17, 1996 in North America.

- PORTS -

* CONSOLES:
[US] Sony PS2 (nov.7, 2006) "Sega Genesis Collection [Model SLUS-21542]"
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [US] (apr.16, 2007) [Model MAWE]

* HANDHELDS:
[US] Sony PSP (nov.16, 2006) "Sega Genesis Collection [Model ULUS-10192]"

* COMPUTERS:
PC [Steam] [US] (oct.26, 2010) "Virtua Fighter 2 [Model 71115]" : both stand-alone and as part of "SEGA Genesis Classics Pack 3"
PC [MS Windows, DVD-ROM] [US] (mar.15, 2011) "Sega Genesis Classic Collection - Gold Edition"
PC [Steam] [US] (mar.25, 2011) "SEGA Genesis Classics Collection"

Light Crusader (c) 1995 Sega Enterprises, Limited.

North American release.

- TECHNICAL -

Game ID: 1187

If you insert this cartridge in a PAL or a Japanese NTSC, the following message will be shown message is shown: "Developed for use only with NTSC GENESIS systems."

- TRIVIA -

Light Crusader for Genesis was released on October 25, 1995 in North America.

- TIPS AND TRICKS -

GAME GENIE CODES:

ATBT-AA7T
Master code. Only use this code if you get a red/blank screen when you use the codes below.

BA0A-EREA
Start a new game with Green and Odd potions. The Green potion gives you 99 of every magic/element and the Odd potion makes you invisible for a few minutes. You can easily modify this code to start with any items you want.

A1RA-AABJ
Jump higher. Only works when you don't have the jump boots equipped.

A5RA-AABJ
Jump much higher. Only works when you don't have the jump boots equipped.

AJDA-CA7N
Take no damage from most enemies.

AAVT-CAFW
Take no damage from floor spikes or flames shooting out of pillars. May work on other hazards as well.

DKTT-BART
Long sword (starting weapon) does twice as much damage. If you're using this code with a saved game, you'll need to go to the Equip screen, highlight the Long Sword, and press C. It should say "Long Sword is equipped".

DKTT-BT8T
Long sword (starting weapon) does 5x as much damage. If you're using this code with a saved game, you'll need to go to the Equip screen, highlight the Long Sword, and press C. It should say "Long Sword is equipped".

AESA-DA5E
1 hit kills most enemies.

BKJA-AA3J
Walk thru locked doors and barriers.


AL4T-CA4A
Items in shops are free, even if you don't have enough gold.

3A0A-EADA
Start a new game with twice as much life/health.

- PORTS -

* CONSOLES:
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [US] (dec.31, 2007) [Model MBYE]

* COMPUTERS:
PC [Steam] [US] (jan.26, 2011) "Light Crusader [Model 71119]" : both stand-alone and as part of "SEGA Genesis Classics Pack 4"
PC [MS Windows, DVD-ROM] [US] (mar.15, 2011) "Sega Genesis Classic Collection - Gold Edition"
PC [Steam] [US] (mar.25, 2011) "SEGA Genesis Classics Collection"

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

Pulseman (c) 1994 Sega Enterprises, Limited.

- TECHNICAL -

GAME ID: G-4098

- TRIVIA -

Released on July 22, 1994 in Japan.

This game didn't appear in North America or Europe until the Virtual Console release on the Nintendo Wii years later (See Ports below).

- TIPS AND TRICKS -

GAME GENIE CODES:

A2DA-EA7A
Infinite Voltteccer once you have it.

REGA-E6VW
Pulseman accelerates much faster. This also causes the Voltteccer to charge much faster (and in a shorter distance).

BJGA-EA3J
Pulseman accelerates instantly. This also causes the Voltteccer to charge instantly
(once you start moving).

C2VT-AA44
Enable level select in the Option menu. In the Option menu, scroll down to "Map" and select your level.

ATDA-EA94
Keep your power-ups when you change screens/areas. Doesn't work when you change levels. Has only been tested on the "Free Volteccer/Stay Charged" power up (the lightning bolt).

TAVA-EACJ
Bonus stages start with more time.

REYA-E6Y6
Bonus stages have infinite time.

ADGT-AA6L
Walk thru walls/blocks, etc.

RHMA-C6VG
Jump in mid-air (multi-jump). Rapidly tap the jump button.

AAAA-EJPE
High moon jump.

AAAA-FJFE
Super high moon jump.

AJAA-EAFN
Less gravity when falling (can use with jump codes for slower descent).

AEAA-EAFN
Much less gravity when falling (can use with jump codes for super slow descent).

- PORTS -

* Consoles:
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [JP] (apr.24, 2007)
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [US] (jul.13, 2009)
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [EU] [AU] (jul.3, 2009)

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

Wonder Boy III - Monster Lair (c) 1990 Sega Enterprises, Limited.

- TECHNICAL -

GAME ID: G-4025
CART SIZE: 4M

- TRIVIA -

Wonder Boy III - Monster Lair for Mega Drive was released on December 22, 1990 in Japan. It was the latest title released in 1990 for the Sega Mega Drive in Japan.

This game didn't appear in North America until the Virtual Console release on the Nintendo Wii years later (See Ports below).

- PORTS -

* CONSOLES:
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [JP] (jan.6, 2009) [Model MCSJ]
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [US] (apr.20, 2009)
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [EU] [AU] (mar.6, 2009)

- SOURCES -

See Goodies section.
Game's ROM.

Columns III - Revenge of Columns (c) 1994 Vic Tokai.

- TECHNICAL -

Game ID: T-23056

- TRIVIA -

Columns III - Revenge of Columns for Genesis was released on March 25, 1994 in North America.

This game was never released in Europe in cartridge format on the console itself. See the Ports section below for the game's appearances in Europe.

- PORTS -

* CONSOLES:
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [US] (feb.4, 2008) [Model MBWE]
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [EU] (may.2, 2008) [Model MBWP]

* COMPUTERS:
[US] PC [MS Windows, CD-ROM] (1999) "Sega Puzzle Pack"
PC [MS Windows, CD-ROM] [JP] (jul.14, 2000) "Sega Archives from USA Vol. 2"
PC [Steam] [EU] (oct.26, 2010) both stand-alone and as part of "SEGA Mega Drive Classics Pack 3"
PC [Steam] [US] (oct.26, 2010) "Columns III - Revenge of Columns [Model 34317]" : both stand-alone and as part of "SEGA Genesis Classics Pack 3"
[EU] PC [MS Windows, CD-ROM] (nov.26, 2010) "Sega Mega Drive Classics Collection Vol. 3"
PC [MS Windows, DVD-ROM] [US] (mar.15, 2011) "Sega Genesis Classic Collection - Gold Edition"
PC [MS Windows, DVD-ROM] [EU] (mar.18, 2011) "Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection - Gold Edition"
PC [Steam] [US] (mar.25, 2011) "SEGA Genesis Classics Collection"
PC [Steam] [EU] (mar.25, 2011) "SEGA Mega Drive Classics Collection"

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

Ranger-X (c) 1993 Sega Enterprises, Limited.

North American release. Game developed in Japan. See the original for more information; "Ex-Ranza".

- TECHNICAL -

GAME ID: 1076

- TRIVIA -

Ranger-X for Genesis was released on October 15, 1993 in North America.

- TIPS AND TRICKS -

GAME GENIE CODES:

DKJT-AA3Y
Walk thru or teleport over walls. Some walls you will just walk thru, others will teleport you upwards to the next walkway or platform. If you teleport upwards near the top of some levels, you may get stuck.

ABRT-AA3C +
AKRT-AA4T
Pause the game and press A for slow motion, or press B to skip to the next level. Press Start to cancel the slow motion and go back to normal speed.

AZPT-AABW
Makes the Pulse Rifle 5x stronger when on foot. The Pulse Rifle is the weapon you shoot when pressing the A or C buttons.

AZ3A-AAEA
Makes the Pulse Rifle 5x stronger when inside the Unicycle.

AZZA-AABL
Makes the Flamethrower 5x stronger.

AW1A-AA8A
Invincibility. This code is better than the ones in the official codebook because you don't get "knocked back" when you're hit by enemy fire.

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

Bio Hazard Battle (c) 1992 Sega Enterprises, Limited.

North American release. Game developed in Japan. See the original Japanese version, "Crying - Aseimei Sensou [Model G-4087]", for more information about the game itself.

- TECHNICAL -

Game ID: 1060
Cartridge ID: 670-2682
Package ID: 670-2683

- TRIVIA -

Bio Hazard Battle for Genesis was released on December 20, 1992 in North America.

- PORTS -

* CONSOLES:
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [US] (feb.26, 2007) [Model MAOE]

* COMPUTERS:
PC [Steam] [US] (oct.26, 2010) "Bio-Hazard Battle [Model 34316]" : both stand-alone and as part of "SEGA Genesis Classics Pack 3"
PC [MS Windows, DVD-ROM] [US] (mar.15, 2011) "Sega Genesis Classic Collection - Gold Edition"
PC [Steam] [US] (mar.25, 2011) "SEGA Genesis Classics Collection"

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

Bonanza Bros. (c) 1991 Sega Enterprises, Limited.

North American release. Game developed in Japan.

- TECHNICAL -

Game ID: 1124

- TRIVIA -

Bonanza Bros. for Genesis was released on October 27, 1991 in North America.

- PORTS -

* CONSOLES:
[US] Sony PS2 (nov.7, 2006) "Sega Genesis Collection [Model SLUS-21542]"
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [US] (jan.29, 2007) [Model MALE]
Sony PlayStation 3 [US] (feb.10, 2009) "Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection [Model BLUS-30259]"
Microsoft XBOX 360 [US] (feb.10, 2009) "Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection [Model 68034]"

* HANDHELDS:
[US] Sony PSP (nov.16, 2006) "Sega Genesis Collection [Model ULUS-10192]"

* COMPUTERS:
PC [Steam] [US] (sept.13, 2010) "Bonanza Bros. [Model 34284]" : both stand-alone and as part of "SEGA Genesis Classics Pack 2"
PC [MS Windows, DVD-ROM] [US] (mar.15, 2011) "Sega Genesis Classic Collection - Gold Edition"
PC [Steam] [US] (mar.25, 2011) "SEGA Genesis Classics Collection"

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

DecapAttack (c) 1991 Sega of America, Incorporated.

North American release. This game is known in Japan as "Magical Hat no Buttobi Tabo! Daibouken [Model G-4041]".

Description from the USA back cover:

Go ahead... Hurl your head. It's OK... You've got another one. Use it to squelch pop-eyed super-slugs - and lots of other ghouls, goblins and creepy creations. You're Chuck D. Head. And you're beheaded for a bone-chilling adventure.

Boing off a pole. Leap across collapsing log bridges. Bop atop a roving eyeball. Then punch a skull head for extra propulsion. Or start a psychedelic earthquake in Dr. Frank N. Stein's lab.

Ghastly creatures prowl Eyeland's body parts. Totem poles bury you alive. Horned beasts lash their tongues. Finally, meet Max D. Cap. And remember: if he spooks you... it's all in your head.

- TECHNICAL -

Game ID: 1027
Package ID: 670-1261
Cartridge ID: 670-1260
Barcode: 0 10086 01027 5

- TRIVIA -

DecapAttack for Genesis was released on September 30, 1991 in North America.

Gameplay remains similar to the Japanese version, albeit the graphics, characters, music and level designs have all been changed. Also, in the original Japanese release, players are killed if they are hit once, while in DecapAttack, players can choose to have up to four hearts (a total of eight hits) per life (though certain situations, such as touching lava or falling into a pit will cause an instant death). Flagpoles that can restore health in DecapAttack increase lives in Magical Hat.

- TIPS AND TRICKS -

GAME GENIE CODES:

CABT-AA22
Master code. Gets rid of the blank screen and makes the game load faster.

AC7A-FZ4A
Jump higher. Can be combined with slow moon descent code.

AC7A-FV4A
Jump much higher. Can be combined with slow moon descent code.

AC7A-EAFT
Slow moon descent. Can be combined with jump codes.

R02A-E6X4
Walk thru walls.

96AA-JGG6 +
3JAA-JBHA
Pause the game to get 20 seconds of invincibility.

HAAA-KE10 +
N6AA-JF12
Pause the game to refill your health. Repeat as many times as needed. Note that if you keep adding health, your hearts may start to look funny, but you will get more health than is normally possible.

- PORTS -

* CONSOLES:
[US] Sony PS2 (nov.7, 2006) "Sega Genesis Collection [Model SLUS-21542]"
Microsoft XBOX 360 [US] (feb.10, 2009) "Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection [Model 68034]"
Sony PlayStation 3 [US] (feb.10, 2009) "Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection [Model BLUS-30259]"

* HANDHELDS:
[US] Sony PSP (nov.16, 2006) "Sega Genesis Collection [Model ULUS-10192]"

* COMPUTERS:
PC [Steam] [US] (oct.26, 2010) "DecapAttack [Model 34318]" : both stand-alone and as part of "SEGA Genesis Classics Pack 3"
PC [MS Windows, DVD-ROM] [US] (mar.15, 2011) "Sega Genesis Classic Collection - Gold Edition"
PC [Steam] [US] (mar.25, 2011) "SEGA Genesis Classics Collection"

Shining in the Darkness (c) 1991 Sega of America.

North American release. Game developed in Japan. See the original Japanese version entry, "Shining and the Darkness [Model G-5506]", for more information about the game itself.

Description from the back cover:

Vanish the fiendish forces of Dark Sol and restore peace to the enchanted Kingdom of Thornwood. Search for the powerful Arms of Light and fight the savage creatures that roam the darkness of the Labyrinth. Use your warrior's skills and cunning to pass the test of the Ancients and become a shining knight.

- TECHNICAL -

Game ID: 1310
Cartridge ID: 670-1616
Package ID: 670-1617

- TRIVIA -

Shining in the Darkness for Genesis was released on August 6, 1991 in North America. It is known in Japan as "Shining and the Darkness [Model G-5506]"

- TIPS AND TRICKS -

GAME GENIE CODE: AKRT-AA34
No random battles.

GAME GENIE CODE: RY3A-A6TC
Walk thru walls.

GAME GENIE CODE: MKNT-EE0G
1 hit kills most enemies.

GAME GENIE CODE: ABYA-EA6C
Can always run from battles.

GAME GENIE CODE: ALBA-AA50
Anywhere you Search in a cave/labyrinth, you'll find a chest. Can search over and over in the same spot to get as many items as you want (Herb, Gold, etc). Be careful though, because everytime you Search, a chest will appear and it will block that passageway, so it's best to do it in a dead end.

GAME GENIE CODE: B6KA-ABBJ
Makes the Bronze Knife stronger.

GAME GENIE CODE: JTKA-ABBJ
Makes the Bronze Knife much stronger.

GAME GENIE CODE: D2KA-ABBT
Makes the Short Sword stronger.

GAME GENIE CODE: W2KA-ABBT
Makes the Short Sword much stronger.

GAME GENIE CODE: EABA-EA52
Can buy anything in shops, even if you don't have enough money.

GAME GENIE CODE: CDYT-AA36
Extra items for sale in shops. Just keep scrolling right to see the items. There is even a new mystery item called Cave Slugblast.

GAME GENIE CODE: D2AA-EJJJ
Can buy the Long Spear in the Weapon Shop. Can easily modify these codes to get any item you want.

GAME GENIE CODE: D2AA-ERJJ
Can buy the Steel Whip in the Weapon Shop.

GAME GENIE CODE: D2AA-ELAJ
Can buy the Fire Sword in the Weapon Shop.

GAME GENIE CODE: D2AA-E0JJ
Can buy the Doom Blade in the Weapon Shop.

GAME GENIE CODE: D2AA-E4AJ
Can buy the Mithril Axe in the Weapon Shop.

GAME GENIE CODE: PAAA-FGVC
Can buy the Magic Ring in the Alkemist Shop.

GAME GENIE CODE: SNAA-FGVC
Can buy the Black Box in the Alkemist Shop.

GAME GENIE CODE: 8WBT-ACC6
Chests that normally give you $50 will give you $500 instead.

GAME GENIE CODE: CCBT-ARL6
Chests that normally give you $50 will give you $10,000 instead.

GAME GENIE CODE: HTVA-AJMT
All chests that give you gold will give you $9,999,999.

GAME GENIE CODE: ATRT-AA3J
All your characters have infinite HP.

- PORTS -

* CONSOLES:
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [US] (aug.13, 2007) [Model MA7E]
Microsoft XBOX 360 [US] (feb.10, 2009) "Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection [Model 68034]"
Sony PlayStation 3 [US] (feb.10, 2009) "Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection [Model BLUS-30259]"

* COMPUTERS:
PC [Steam] [US] (jan.26, 2011) "Shining in the Darkness [Model 71161]" : both stand-alone and as part of "SEGA Genesis Classics Pack 4"
PC [MS Windows, DVD-ROM] [US] (mar.15, 2011) "Sega Genesis Classic Collection - Gold Edition"
PC [Steam] [US] (mar.25, 2011) "SEGA Genesis Classics Collection"

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

Alien Storm (c) 1991 SEGA of America, Inc.

North American release. For more information on the game itself, please see the Japanese version's entry, "Alien Storm [Model G-4048]".

Description from the back cover:

Shape-changing alien scum take over your city. Fry the slimy horrors and smash their bid for global conquest. Blast into action with ray guns, flame throwers, power-whips, and more!

But watch your step! Harmless objects might transform into vicious aliens. A trash can erupts with spiked tentacles that slash at the helpless! Only quick reflexes and precision weaponry can keep you off the aliens' menu. Tackle the invaders solo or simultaneously with a friend. Fight from two different perspectives, including a 3-D view into the screen. The excitement is red hot in this arcade classic.

- TECHNICAL -

Game ID: 1121
Barcode: 0 10086 01121 0

- TRIVIA -

Alien Storm for Genesis was released on July 24, 1991 in North America.

- PORTS -

* CONSOLES:
[US] Sony PS2 (nov.7, 2006) "Sega Genesis Collection [Model SLUS-21542]"
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [US] (dec.17, 2007) [Model MAYE]
Sony PlayStation 3 [US] (feb.10, 2009) "Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection [Model BLUS-30259]"
Microsoft XBOX 360 [US] (feb.10, 2009) "Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection [Model 68034]"

* HANDHELDS:
[US] Sony PSP (nov.16, 2006) "Sega Genesis Collection [Model ULUS-10192]"

* COMPUTERS:
PC [Steam] [US] (oct.26, 2010) "Alien Storm [Model 34315]" : both stand-alone and as part of "SEGA Genesis Classics Pack 3"
PC [Steam] [US] (mar.25, 2011) "SEGA Genesis Classics Collection"

Gain Ground (c) 1991 Renovation Products

North American release. For more information about the game, please see the Japanese version's entry; "Gain Ground [Model G-4036]".

- TRIVIA -

Gain Ground for Genesis was released on May 21, 1991 in North America by Renovation Products, under license from Sega.

- PORTS -

* CONSOLES:
[US] Sony PS2 (nov.7, 2006) "Sega Genesis Collection [Model SLUS-21542]"
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [US] (feb.5, 2007)
Microsoft XBOX 360 [US] (feb.10, 2009) "Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection [Model 68034]"
Sony PlayStation 3 [US] (feb.10, 2009) "Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection [Model BLUS-30259]"

* HANDHELDS:
[US] Sony PSP (nov.16, 2006) "Sega Genesis Collection [Model ULUS-10192]"

* COMPUTERS:
PC [Steam] [US] (june.1, 2010) "Gain Ground [Model 34275]" : both stand-alone and as part of "Sega Genesis Classics Pack 1"
PC [MS Windows, DVD-ROM] [US] (mar.15, 2011) "Sega Genesis Classic Collection - Gold Edition"
PC [Steam] [US] (mar.25, 2011) "SEGA Genesis Classics Collection"

Flicky (c) 1991 Sega of America, Incorporated.

North American release.

- TECHNICAL -

GAME ID: 1022

- TRIVIA -

Flicky for Genesis was released on April 15, 1991 in North America.

- PORTS -

* CONSOLES:
[US] Sony PS2 (nov.7, 2006) "Sega Genesis Collection [Model SLUS-21542]"
Microsoft XBOX 360 [US] (feb.10, 2009) "Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection [Model 68034]"
Sony PlayStation 3 [US] (feb.10, 2009) "Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection [Model BLUS-30259]"

* HANDHELDS:
[US] Sony PSP (nov.16, 2006) "Sega Genesis Collection [Model ULUS-10192]"

* COMPUTERS:
PC [MS Windows, CD-ROM] [JP] (sept.22, 2000) "Sega Archives from USA Vol. 3"
[US] PC [MS Windows, CD-ROM] (2000) "Sega Smash Pack 2"
PC [MS Windows, DVD-ROM] [US] (mar.9, 2007) "Sonic Mega Collection Plus"
PC [Steam] [US] (oct.26, 2010) "Flicky [Model 71111]" : both stand-alone and as part of "SEGA Genesis Classics Pack 3"
PC [MS Windows, DVD-ROM] [US] (mar.15, 2011) "Sega Genesis Classic Collection - Gold Edition"
PC [Steam] [US] (mar.25, 2011) "SEGA Genesis Classics Collection"

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

Fatal Labyrinth (c) 1991 Sega of America, Incorporated.

North American release. This game is known in Japan as "Shi no Meikyuu".

- TRIVIA -

Fatal Labyrinth for Genesis was released on April 1, 1991 in North America.

- PORTS -

* CONSOLES:
Microsoft XBOX 360 [US] (feb.10, 2009) "Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection [Model 68034]"
Sony PlayStation 3 [US] (feb.10, 2009) "Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection [Model BLUS-30259]"

* COMPUTERS:
PC [Steam] [US] (sept.13, 2010) "Fatal Labyrinth [Model 34289]" : both stand-alone and as part of "SEGA Genesis Classics Pack 2"
PC [MS Windows, DVD-ROM] [US] (mar.15, 2011) "Sega Genesis Classic Collection - Gold Edition"
PC [Steam] [US] (mar.25, 2011) "SEGA Genesis Classics Collection"

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

Crack Down (c) 1991 Sage's Creation

North American release.

- TECHNICAL -

Game ID: T-47046

- TRIVIA -

Crack Down for Genesis was released on March 1, 1991 in North America by Sage's Creation.

- TIPS AND TRICKS -

GAME GENIE CODE (USA version Only):
ACGA-EA6L
Can shoot thru walls, buildings, etc.

ABFA-AA5E
Can walk thru walls, buildings, etc. Note that when you are inside a building, you are safe from enemies.

- PORTS -

* COMPUTERS:
PC [Steam] [US] (june.1, 2010) "Crack Down [Model 34273]" : both stand-alone and as part of "Sega Genesis Classics Pack 1"
PC [MS Windows, DVD-ROM] [US] (mar.15, 2011) "Sega Genesis Classic Collection - Gold Edition"
PC [Steam] [US] (mar.25, 2011) "SEGA Genesis Classics Collection"

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

North American release.

- TECHNICAL -

GAME ID: 1114

- TRIVIA -

Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi for Genesis was released on December 26, 1990 in North America.

- STAFF -

Program: Takubon, Kazu.K
Character Design: Hiro.K
Graphic Design: Phenix Rie
Assistant Graphic Design: Rew
Game Design: Mu
Music Composer: Tsukachan
Supervisor: Kankan, Tantan, Hayhay
Test Player: Judy Totoya, Kyamura, Proto‑2
Thanks to: Arcade 'Shadow Dancer' Staff and Arcade 'Shinobi' Staff
and ... Special Thanks to: All Players

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

Sword of Vermilion (c) 1990 Sega of America, Inc.

North American release.

- TRIVIA -

Sword of Vermilion for Genesis was released on October 31, 1990 in North America.

This game is known in Japan as "Vermilion [Model G-5502]"

- PORTS -

* CONSOLES:
[US] Sony PS2 (nov.7, 2006) "Sega Genesis Collection [Model SLUS-21542]"
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [US] (mar.5, 2007) [Model MAME]

* HANDHELDS:
[US] Sony PSP (nov.16, 2006) "Sega Genesis Collection [Model ULUS-10192]"

* COMPUTERS:
PC [Steam] [US] (oct.26, 2010) "Sword of Vermilion [Model 71114]" : both stand-alone and as part of "SEGA Genesis Classics Pack 3"
PC [MS Windows, DVD-ROM] [US] (mar.15, 2011) "Sega Genesis Classic Collection - Gold Edition"
PC [Steam] [US] (mar.25, 2011) "SEGA Genesis Classics Collection"

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

ESWAT - City Under Siege (c) 1990 Sega of America, Incorporated.

North American version. It is known in Japan as "Cyber Police ESWAT [Model G-4029]".

- TECHNICAL -

GAME ID: 1110

- TRIVIA -

ESWAT - City Under Siege for Genesis was released on October 13, 1990 in North America.

- PORTS -

* CONSOLES:
Microsoft XBOX 360 [US] (feb.10, 2009) "Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection [Model 68034]"
Sony PlayStation 3 [US] (feb.10, 2009) "Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection [Model BLUS-30259]"

* COMPUTERS:
PC [Steam] [US] (oct.26, 2010) "ESWAT - City Under Siege [Model 71110]" : both stand-alone and as part of "SEGA Genesis Classics Pack 3"
PC [MS Windows, DVD-ROM] [US] (mar.15, 2011) "Sega Genesis Classic Collection - Gold Edition"
PC [Steam] [US] (mar.25, 2011) "SEGA Genesis Classics Collection"

Super Hang-On (c) 1989 Sega of America, Incorporated.

North American release. For information on the game itself, please see the Japanese release entry; "Super Hang-On [Model G-4011]".

- TRIVIA -

Super Hang-On for Genesis was released on November 5, 1989 in North America.

- TIPS AND TRICKS -

GAME GENIE CODE: 9WRT-BGRC
Instantly accelerate to 280 km. You'll stay at 280 km, even if you go off the road. Works even if bike/engine isn't upgraded.

GAME GENIE CODE: 9WRT-BGRC + LLRT-ACGE
Instantly accelerate to 390 km. You'll stay at 390 km, even if you go off the road. Works even if bike/engine isn't upgraded.

GAME GENIE CODE: TGRA-BFYR
Accelerate twice as fast. Works even if bike/engine isn't upgraded.

GAME GENIE CODE: TGRA-BFYR + LLRT-ACGE
Accelerate twice as fast, and increases your top speed to 323 km. Works even if bike/engine isn't upgraded.

- PORTS -

* CONSOLES:
[US] Sega Genesis (aug.16, 1993) "Triple Score - 3 Games in 1 [Model 1702]"
[US] Sega Genesis (1995) "6-Pak [Model 1717]"

* COMPUTERS:
[US] PC [MS Windows, CD-ROM] (2000) "Sega Smash Pack 2"
PC [MS Windows, CD-ROM] [JP] (sept.22, 2000) "Sega Archives from USA Vol. 3"

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

Alex Kidd in Miracle World (c) 1986 Sega of America, Incorporated.

North American release. Game developed in Japan. See the original for more information; "Alex Kidd no Miracle World [Model G-1306]".

Description from the back cover:

Your name is Alex Kidd. You have courage. A karate chop that shatters rocks. And a big job to do.

You learn that the mysterious city of Radactian is in great danger. All your skills and talents are desperately needed to help.

But there's a catch. How do you get there?

Your only clues are a puzzling map and a medallion made of Sunstone. Will that be enough to solve the riddle of the pathway?

You face the obstacles. Solve the mysteries. Learn the secrets as you go along. But there's high adventure around every corner.

It takes a Kidd like you to handle a challenge like this.

- TECHNICAL -

Game ID: 5067

- TRIVIA -

Released on December 1, 1986 in North America for the Sega Master System.

- PORTS -

* CONSOLES:
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [US] (june.23, 2008) [Model LAEE]
Microsoft XBOX 360 [XBLA] [US] (may.23, 2012) "Sega Vintage Collection - Alex Kidd & Co."

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

Black Belt (c) 1986 SEGA of America, Inc.

North American release of "Hokuto no Ken [Model G-1303]" titled Black Belt, it features altered graphics and characters due to the removal of the Hokuto license.

Description from the back cover:

The most life-like karate game ever to meet the video screen.

It's a post nuclear war setting. And the bad guys seem to be getting the best of things.

You use your Black Belt standing to try to restore order to a chaotic world.

In each round you must battle an entire enemy corps as well as its leader. And in each round the backgrounds - as well as your opponent's fighting styles - continue to change.

Use everything the masters have taught you to stop the violence and restore peace.

- TECHNICAL -

Model 5054

- TRIVIA -

Released on November 15, 1986 in North America for the Sega Master System.

- TIPS AND TRICKS -

For every 32 standing punches or kicks you throw, a health power-up will appear.

When the timer reaches '96' and every following 16 seconds later (80, 64, 48, 32, 16) the red Japanese symbol power-up will appear. When you collect this you won't take any damage for 9 hits.

You'll receive an additional life at 100,000 and 300,000 points.

Defeat Wang Easily:
Wang, the final boss, is quite relentless and difficult. The manual states there is no weakness and you have to win by skill, but they're wrong. All you have to do is stay in the left hand corner as the round starts. When Wang is drawing close, hold down and then move up to jump. He'll jump right towards you and if timed right you can catch him in the air with low punches, brining his life down to nothing in a matter of seconds.

Secret Level:
After beating Wang, the final boss, press Up(x20) during the text scroll to unlock a secret level (In Chapter 7, you will fight all the bosses again).

Infinite Lives Glitch:
Press Button 1 to start the game. When the red screen comes up displaying the number of players, hold Button 1 down. The screen will go blank for only a short time. Press Reset before the action begins. The game will glitch and Riki will show up on the top left. You'll have unlimited lives, but be careful because if you receive an extra life due to points, your status will drop to zero and you can end your game. Thus, be careful and try to only do what you have to. The code is thus somewhat flawed, but it does work.

Level Select:
At title screen, using controller 2, press Up, Down, Left, Right, Up+Left, Up+Right, Down+Right, Down+Left, Down x7, Up, Up+Right, Up+Right. Then with controller 2 you can select a value using Up and press a button to start the game.
Note: this cheat is VERY difficult to accomplish, and the diagonal directions must be pressed perfectly. For example, Up+Right must be pressed together at exactly the same time.

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

World Grand Prix (c) 1986 Sega of America, Incorporated.

North American release. Game developed in Japan. See the original for more information; "The Circuit [Model G-1304]".

Description from the back cover:

Design some of the hottest Grand Prix race tracks in the world. And hit them fast in the hottest wheels ever to fly across the home video screen.

Your speed and daring will determine the race. If you're one of the top five finishers you can use your money to purchase even more supercharged parts for your car.

You win again. You get more parts. Making your car hotter. And hotter.

So nothing can stop you from nabbing the world championship. Except maybe the car that just pulled up beside you.

- TECHNICAL -

GAME ID: 5053

- TRIVIA -

Released on October 1, 1986 in North America for the Sega Master System.

Fantasy Zone (c) 1986 SEGA of America, Inc.

North American release. Game developed in Japan. See the original for more information; "Fantasy Zone [Model G-1301]".

Description from the back cover:

Before you even pick up your control pads, you'll quickly see that this game is from another planet.

Amorphic graphics. Day-glow colors. Even spaced-out music.

You start out by building your own space ship. Pick out your own engine parts, lasers and defense mechanisms.

Than take off for The Fantasy Zone. You'll enter screen after screen of perilous worlds. As you try to bring peace to a troubled universe.

- TECHNICAL -

GAME ID: 5052

- TRIVIA -

Released on September 15, 1986 in North America as a launch title for the Sega Master System.

Choplifter (c) 1986 SEGA of America, Inc.

Description from the back cover:

Man a chopper in the nation's top action adventure.

The leading home computer game in the U.S. has just become even better. With more detailed graphics. More geographic locations. Even more challenging maneuvers.

If you're not familiar with the scenario, here's how it goes.

Pockets of international hostages are trapped. All across the world. In the Middle East. In the South Seas. And in a secret base somewhere in a cavern.

You man a helicopter rescue team. And your job is to take your helicopter down, rescue the hostages and fly them back to safety. All the while dodging and destroying dangerous enemy fire.

An action-packed helicopter game at its best.

- TECHNICAL -

GAME ID: 5051

- TRIVIA -

Released on September 15, 1986 in North America as a launch title for the Sega Master System.

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

The Combo Cartridge: Hang-On + Astro Warrior (c) 1986 Sega Enterprises, Limited.

Description from the back cover:

Twice the action. Twice the risk. One incredible combination.

Hang On is the 3-D motorcycle race game that's taken the arcades by storm. Race through grasslands, seasides, valleys, nighttime city scapes and, of course, motorcycle racecourses.

This game is so fast it even gives you special racing techniques like Hang-on and Countersteering for taking the corners.

Astro Warrior pits you against the enemy's fleet of superpowered spaceships. And ultimately, the invincible Master Ship.

In this treacherous black universe you can only count on yourself. To shoot fast.To shoot straight. If you do — you get more power. More weapons. To beat the villains. To beat the odds.

If you don't — the odds beat you.

- TRIVIA -

Released on September 15, 1986 in North America as a launch title for the Sega Master System.

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

Alex Kidd in Miracle World (c) 1986 Sega of America, Incorporated.

North American release. Game developed in Japan. See the original for more information.

Description from the back cover:

Your name is Alex Kidd. You have courage. A karate chop that shatters rocks. And a big job to do.

You learn that the mysterious city of Radactian is in great danger. All your skills and talents are desperately needed to help.

But there's a catch. How do you get there?

Your only clues are a puzzling map and a medallion made of Sunstone. Will that be enough to solve the riddle of the pathway?

You face the obstacles. Solve the mysteries. Learn the secrets as you go along. But there's high adventure around every corner.

It takes a Kidd like you to handle a challenge like this.

- TECHNICAL -

Game ID: 5067

- TRIVIA -

Released on December 15, 1986 in North America for the Sega Master System. This game is known in Japan as "Alex Kidd no Miracle World [Model G-1306]".

- PORTS -

* CONSOLES:
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [US] (june.23, 2008) [Model LAEE]
Microsoft XBOX 360 [XBLA] [US] (may.23, 2012) "Sega Vintage Collection - Alex Kidd & Co."

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

Black Belt (c) 1986 SEGA of America, Inc.

North American release of "Hokuto no Ken [Model G-1303]" titled Black Belt, it features altered graphics and characters due to the removal of the Hokuto license.

Description from the back cover:

The most life-like karate game ever to meet the video screen.

It's a post nuclear war setting. And the bad guys seem to be getting the best of things.

You use your Black Belt standing to try to restore order to a chaotic world.

In each round you must battle an entire enemy corps as well as its leader. And in each round the backgrounds - as well as your opponent's fighting styles - continue to change.

Use everything the masters have taught you to stop the violence and restore peace.

- TECHNICAL -

Model 5054

- TRIVIA -

Released on November 1, 1986 in North America for the Sega Master System.

- TIPS AND TRICKS -

For every 32 standing punches or kicks you throw, a health power-up will appear.

When the timer reaches '96' and every following 16 seconds later (80, 64, 48, 32, 16) the red Japanese symbol power-up will appear. When you collect this you won't take any damage for 9 hits.

You'll receive an additional life at 100,000 and 300,000 points.

Defeat Wang Easily:
Wang, the final boss, is quite relentless and difficult. The manual states there is no weakness and you have to win by skill, but they're wrong. All you have to do is stay in the left hand corner as the round starts. When Wang is drawing close, hold down and then move up to jump. He'll jump right towards you and if timed right you can catch him in the air with low punches, brining his life down to nothing in a matter of seconds.

Secret Level:
After beating Wang, the final boss, press Up(x20) during the text scroll to unlock a secret level (In Chapter 7, you will fight all the bosses again).

Infinite Lives Glitch:
Press Button 1 to start the game. When the red screen comes up displaying the number of players, hold Button 1 down. The screen will go blank for only a short time. Press Reset before the action begins. The game will glitch and Riki will show up on the top left. You'll have unlimited lives, but be careful because if you receive an extra life due to points, your status will drop to zero and you can end your game. Thus, be careful and try to only do what you have to. The code is thus somewhat flawed, but it does work.

Level Select:
At title screen, using controller 2, press Up, Down, Left, Right, Up+Left, Up+Right, Down+Right, Down+Left, Down x7, Up, Up+Right, Up+Right. Then with controller 2 you can select a value using Up and press a button to start the game.
Note: this cheat is VERY difficult to accomplish, and the diagonal directions must be pressed perfectly. For example, Up+Right must be pressed together at exactly the same time.

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

World Grand Prix (c) 1986 Sega of America, Incorporated.

North American release. Game developed in Japan. See the original for more information; "The Circuit [Model G-1304]".

Description from the back cover:

Design some of the hottest Grand Prix race tracks in the world. And hit them fast in the hottest wheels ever to fly across the home video screen.

Your speed and daring will determine the race. If you're one of the top five finishers you can use your money to purchase even more supercharged parts for your car.

You win again. You get more parts. Making your car hotter. And hotter.

So nothing can stop you from nabbing the world championship. Except maybe the car that just pulled up beside you.

- TECHNICAL -

GAME ID: 5053

- TRIVIA -

Released on October 15, 1986 in North America for the Sega Master System.

Fantasy Zone (c) 1986 SEGA of America, Inc.

North American release. Game developed in Japan. See the original for more information; "Fantasy Zone [Model G-1301]".

Description from the back cover:

Before you even pick up your control pads, you'll quickly see that this game is from another planet.

Amorphic graphics. Day-glow colors. Even spaced-out music.

You start out by building your own space ship. Pick out your own engine parts, lasers and defense mechanisms.

Than take off for The Fantasy Zone. You'll enter screen after screen of perilous worlds. As you try to bring peace to a troubled universe.

- TECHNICAL -

GAME ID: 5052

- TRIVIA -

Released on September 1, 1986 in North America as a launch title for the Sega Master System.

Choplifter (c) 1986 SEGA of America, Inc.

Description from the back cover:

Man a chopper in the nation's top action adventure.

The leading home computer game in the U.S. has just become even better. With more detailed graphics. More geographic locations. Even more challenging maneuvers.

If you're not familiar with the scenario, here's how it goes.

Pockets of international hostages are trapped. All across the world. In the Middle East. In the South Seas. And in a secret base somewhere in a cavern.

You man a helicopter rescue team. And your job is to take your helicopter down, rescue the hostages and fly them back to safety. All the while dodging and destroying dangerous enemy fire.

An action-packed helicopter game at its best.

- TECHNICAL -

GAME ID: 5051

- TRIVIA -

Released on September 1, 1986 in North America as a launch title for the Sega Master System.

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

The Combo Cartridge: Hang-On + Astro Warrior (c) 1986 Sega Enterprises, Limited.

Description from the back cover:

Twice the action. Twice the risk. One incredible combination.

Hang On is the 3-D motorcycle race game that's taken the arcades by storm. Race through grasslands, seasides, valleys, nighttime city scapes and, of course, motorcycle racecourses.

This game is so fast it even gives you special racing techniques like Hang-on and Countersteering for taking the corners.

Astro Warrior pits you against the enemy's fleet of superpowered spaceships. And ultimately, the invincible Master Ship.

In this treacherous black universe you can only count on yourself. To shoot fast.To shoot straight. If you do — you get more power. More weapons. To beat the villains. To beat the odds.

If you don't — the odds beat you.

- TRIVIA -

Released on September 1, 1986 in North America as a launch title for the Sega Master System.

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

- DESCRIPTION -

Trail Trail Clipper © 2003 Namco.

- TRIVIA -

Released in July 2003 in Japan.

Sonic Chaos (c) 1993 Sega Enterprises, Limited.

Description from the back cover:

Dr. Robotnik's stolen the red Chaos Emerald, and it's up to Sonic The Hedgehog to get it back! As Sonic or "Tails" the two-tailed fox, you'll zip through the Zones, using your quick moves and quicker thinking to collect rings and evade Robotnik's latest batch of badniks!

- TECHNICAL -

GAME ID: 9021
COVER ID: 670-4093-50

- TRIVIA -

Released on October 25, 1993 in Europe for the Sega Master System.

This game didn't appear in Japan or North America until the Virtual Console release on the Nintendo Wii years later (See Ports below).

- STAFF -

Game Design: M.Shima, Ray, 5OOZO
Art: 7LY.BigKing, GEN♥, Noburin, East
Sound: Mix, Nagao N.Gee
Program: Koko, Hiro 777, Toshiyan, Tomoyan
Thanks to: Hitmen, The Hase, Kensan, Gadai, Mikarin, LLG, J.S, K.Dash, Hasuwo, Yokoyamasan, Tomozo, and You

- PORTS -

Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [JP] (mar.17, 2009)
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [US] (feb.2, 2009)
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [EU] [AU] (feb.6, 2009)

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (c) 1992 Sega Enterprises, Limited.

Descriptions from the back cover:

Ride a runaway railcart, fly a hang glider through a raging storm, and shoot through a mind-boggling maze of twisting pipes as you and Sonic The Hedgehog™ race to save Tails and his friends from the evil Dr. Robotnik™! It's the hottest 8-bit action ever!

Flüchten Sie auf einer Schienentransportkarre, kämpfen Sie sich mit einem Drachenflieger durch einen wütenden Sturm, und rasen Sie durch ein verwirrenden Irrgarten von Rohrleitungen, und retten Sie Sonic The Hedgehog™, Tails und seine Freunde vor dem bösartigen Dr. Robotnik™. Das rasanteste 8-Bit-Spiel, das es je gab!

Conduisez un wagonnet, traversez avec votre paraponte l'orage qui fait rage et filez dans un dédale de tuyaux sinueux pour essayer, avec "Sonic The Hedgehog", de sauver Tails et ses amis des mains du méchant Dr Robotnik™! Voici un jeu à 8 bits plein de suspense!

Monte en un automotor, vuele en un ala delta atravesando una furiosa tormenta, y pase a través de un intrincado laberinto de tubos retorcidos en la carrera en la que participarán usted y Sonic The Hedgehog™ para salvar a Tails y sus amigos del demoníaco Dr. Robotnik™. ¡Es la acción en 8 bitios mas movida que nunca!

Saltate a bordo di un carrello impazzito, volate in deltaplano attraverso una tempesta e guizzate in un terribile labirinto di tubi contorti insieme al riccio Sonic nella sua corsa per salvare Tails e i suoi amici dal malefico Dott. Robotnik™! È il gioco più caldo dell'anno!

Åk i en skenande transportvagn på räls, pröva på drakflyning genom en rasande storm och rutscha genom ett ofattbart invecklat gytter av krökta rör, när du tillsammans med igelkotten Sonic (Sonic The Hedgehog™ ger dig ut på äventyr för att rädda Fracken och hans kompisar från den jävulska doktor Robotnik™! Detta är det häftigaste 8-bitars tv-spel som någonsin förekommit!

Rijd op een op hol geslagen karretje op wielen, vlieg aan een delta vlieger door een razende storm en schiet door een afschrikwekkend doolhof van gekronkelde buizen, terwijl jij en Sonic The Hedgehog racen om Tails en zijn vrienden te redden van de vijandige Dr. Robotnik! Dit is de meest heftige 8-bit actie ooit!

- TECHNICAL -

GAME ID: 9015
COVER ID: 670-2703-50

- TRIVIA -

Released on October 16, 1992 in Europe for the Sega Master System.

This game didn't appear in Japan or North America until the Virtual Console release on the Nintendo Wii years later (See Ports below).

Export releases:
[BR] "Sonic The Hedgehog 2 [Model 028120]"
[KO] "Sonic The Hedgehog 2 [Model GB4030JG]"

The Master System version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is a totally different game and was released before the Sega Mega Drive version. Tails obviously doesn't accompany you, like he can in the Sega Mega Drive version. Sonic also cannot use his famous spin dash move by simply ducking and pressing jump.

- STAFF -

Compose: Tomozou, Simachan, Ray
Program: Ko.Ko, Semimaru, Tea Tea, Tosiyan
Art: Jly King, Noburin, Tez, U.D.K
Edit: Raizou, M. Shima, End, Mariyuri
Sound: Gatao, Nao Chan, Dawasa
Thanks: Asohy, Taku. S, The Hase, Thomas Y, Okusan, Lunarian, Hitmen, Aspect

- PORTS -

* CONSOLES:
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [JP] (nov.18, 2008) [Model LAJJ]
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [US] (dec.8, 2008) [Model LAJE]
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [EU] [AU] (dec.26, 2008) [Model LAJP]

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.

Sonic The Hedgehog (c) 1991 SEGA of America, Inc.

Descriptions from the back cover:

Bust the video game speed barrier wide open with Sonic The Hedgehog. Blaze by in a blur using the Super Sonic Spin Attack. Plummet down tunnels and spin through space. Bounce around 'til you're dizzy in a pinball machine. You've never seen anything like it!

Schlage ein riesiges Loch durch die Videospiele-Geschwindigkeitsmauer mit Sonic, dem Igel. Fetz mit (fast) Schallgeschwindigkeit vorbei und schlage Deine Feinde mit dem Super-Sonic-Spin-Angriff zusammen. Stolper Tunnel hinunter und fliege durch den Weltraum. Hüpf in einem Pinball-Automaten herum, bis Dir schwidelig wird. Du hast noch nie so etwas gesehen!

Cassez la barrière de vitesse de jeu vidéo avec 'Sonic The Hedghog'. Faites flamber dans un brouillard en utilisant l'attaque tournante super sonique. Faites tomber les tunnels et tourner à travers l'espace. Bondissez autour jusqu'à ce que vous soyez pris d'étourdissement dans un flipper. Vous n'avez jamais vu une chose pareille!

Rompe la barrera de velocidad del juego de video con Sonic, el erizo. Desplázate a toda velocidad usando el ataque giratorio supersónico. Déjate caer por túneles y gira a través del espacio. Rebota hasta quedar mareado en una máquina de bola loca. ¡De seguro que nunca antes habías visto algo como esto!

Fai saltare la barriera della velocità dei videogiochi con Sonico l'Istrice. Lascia l'impronta con l'attacco rotante Super Sonico. Scandaglia le gallerie e rotola nello spazio. Gira in tondo fino a che non ti senti in un flipper. Non hai mai visto nulla del genere!

Spräng videospelsvallen med Sonic The Hedgehog. Svep förbi som en blixt med Super Sonic Spin Attack. Kasta dig ner i tunnlar och snurra genom luften. Studsa i flipperspelet tills det snurrar i huvudet. Du har aldrig sett något liknande!

Flits door de snelheidsgrens met Sonic The Hedgehog. Rol als een gek met de Super Sonic Spin Aanval. Duik in tunnels en draai in de ruimte. Stuiter rond tot je duizelig bent in een flipperkast. Je hebt nog nooit zoiets gezien!

- TECHNICAL -

[EU]/[US] Game ID: 7076
[US] Cover ID: 670-1706
[EU] Cover ID: 670-1706-50

- TRIVIA -

Released on October 25, 1991 in North America (European version with a North American UPC sticker) and Europe for the Sega Master System.

In addition to its cartridge release, it was built into some versions of the Master System II in Europe. The version that came built-in the Master System II console lacks credits. Because ROM chips were very expensive at the time, the credits were dropped to make room on the small ROM chip for the necessary BIOS routines for the console. By doing this, Sega avoided having to buy bigger and more expensive ROM chips for the console.

This was the last game released in North America for the Sega Master System.

The Bridge Zone music theme was certainly inspired by Jesse Frederick & Bennett Salvay's song; Everywhere You Look (1987).

- STAFF -

Developed by Ancient (Japan)

Game Program: Shinobu Hayashi
Graphic Design: Ayano Koshiro, Takefuni Yunoue
Sound Producer: Masato Nakamura
Rearrange and Original Music: Yuzō Koshiro
Special Thanks: Yoshio Yoshida (Yoshio Y), Kenji Shintani (Lunarian SG)

- PORTS -

* CONSOLES:
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [US] (aug.4, 2008) [Model LAGE]
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [JP] (aug.5, 2008) [Model LAGJ]
Nintendo Wii [Virtual Console] [EU] [AU] (sept.19, 2008) [Model LAGP]

- SOURCES -

Game's ROM.