There’s been a tremendous flow lately of news regarding Genesis-related properties, from Sega’s announcements back at E3 last year to the release of the Sega Genesis Collection (PS2 & PSP) and EA Replay (PSP). With so much information floating around, Sega-16 has decided to save our readers the trouble of scouring the Internet for it all. Starting this month, we’ll be presenting a regular feature called MEGA Bits, wherein we’ll discuss all the great new remakes, sequels, and collections that have surfaced. There’s no small amount of Genesis goodness floating around so be sure to check it out! This month, we take a look at some remakes that have gone AWOL, the return of a long-dormant franchise, some new fan translations, and an incredible collection spanning the entire history of a true Sega classic!
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Dracula Unleashed
A while back, staff writer Rodger Swan reviewed Bram Stoker’s Dracula for the Sega CD. You have to commend him for having a strong enough stomach to sit through such a thing, and the same can be said for his willingness to tackle yet another Dracula game. This time, it’s Dracula Unleashed, and it’s actually not half bad. Check out his full review, but just be sure to cover your neck.
Reader Roundtable Vol. 17
May is here, and we’re still playing! You’d think we’d have run out of games to talk about, but things couldn’t be further from the truth. For the seventeenth straight month, Sega-16 readers are eager to share their Genesis experiences, and there’s no end in sight. So sit back, grab some chips and soda, and see what all your fellow Sega fans are currently playing. Check out the latest installment of Reader Roundtable and enjoy!
Disney’s The Jungle Book
Virgin Interactive, together with Disney Software, produced some of the most solid platformers on the Genesis, racking up such hits as Aladdin, and The Lion King. One title that flew under the radar of many gamers was The Jungle Book. Some may say that it takes more than a few pages from Aladdin, but they’d have things backwards. Programming guru David Perry stopped work on Jungle Book to tackle the famous game, and he brought a lot of its gameplay elements with him. Unfortunately, it was released afterward and eventually got lost among a wave of quality games that arrived in 1994. Anyone who’s a fan of either of the aformentioned Disney hits should give it a try.
Flashback: The Quest for Identity (CD)
There’s something special about games like Flashback: The Quest for Identity. With its roots planted firmly in the computer legacy left by such classics as Out of This World, the way it manages to mesh action with an amazing story captivated gamers the world over. After seeing release on the Genesis and other consoles, the Sega CD was treated to a version that boasted enhanced cut scenes and a great soundtrack. That may not seem like much of a rationale for a CD release, but considering how great the actual game is, there really isn’t much to tweak.
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