Dreamcast Collection
{{Short description|Video game compilation}}
{{About|the 2011 and 2016 game compilations|the Japanese budget range also known as Dorikore|Sega All Stars}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Dreamcast Collection
| image = Dc collection cover.jpg
| caption = Cover art for the 2015 Steam release
| developer = Sega
| publisher = Sega
| platforms = Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows
| released = Xbox 360{{vgrelease|NA|February 22, 2011|AUS|February 24, 2011|EU|February 25, 2011}}Microsoft Windows{{vgrelease|NA|February 22, 2011|EU|February 25, 2011|AUS|March 3, 2011}}
| genre = Various
| modes = Single-player
Multiplayer (Space Channel 5: Part 2 only)
}}
Dreamcast Collection is a video game compilation developed and published by Sega for the Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows, with each game included being a remastered version of its original release. A PlayStation 3 version was planned but was scrapped for unknown reasons. The original compilation included four of the best-selling video games for the Dreamcast. Although each of the games by themselves all received positive reviews, the original compilation received mostly mixed to negative reviews and was heavily criticized for the compilation's game selection. The 2016 version (which includes three additional best-sellers) was met with a larger positive reception, particularly for the inclusion and remaster of Jet Set Radio.
The original release includes four bestselling titles; Space Channel 5: Part 2, Sonic Adventure, Sega Bass Fishing, and Crazy Taxi. The 2016 Steam update introduced Jet Set Radio and NiGHTS into Dreams, and later Sonic Adventure 2 in 2020.
Games and content
The original collection includes four games from the Dreamcast: three which were also part of the Sega All Stars budget range, plus Space Channel 5: Part 2, released simultaneously for the Dreamcast and PlayStation 2 in Japan, then later released exclusively for the PlayStation 2 outside of Japan. All games released in the bundle are available for purchase separately on the Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and Steam.{{Cite web | url=http://www.sega.com/news/?n=4856 |title = SEGA |access-date=October 8, 2023 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130202070423/http://www.sega.com/news/?n=4856 |archive-date=February 2, 2013}} A retail release for PlayStation 3 was seemingly planned but never released.{{Cite web | url=http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/17/dreamcast-collection-for-xbox-360-and-ps3-listed-on-gamestop/ |title = Gaming articles on Engadget|access-date = October 6, 2023 |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193949/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/17/dreamcast-collection-for-xbox-360-and-ps3-listed-on-gamestop/ |archive-date = October 29, 2013}}
Dreamcast Collection was later reissued on July 22, 2016 for Steam, adding two games (NiGHTS into Dreams and Jet Set Radio, despite the former being originally a Saturn game), which are a part of the Sega Heritage Collection.{{cite web|title=Dreamcast Collection · SubID: 116763|url=https://steamdb.info/sub/116763/history/?changeid=2120421|website=Steam Database|accessdate=April 4, 2018|date=July 22, 2016}} It was updated once again on April 7, 2020 to include Sonic Adventure 2, which completes the collection.{{Cite web|title=Dreamcast Collection · SubID: 116763|url=https://steamdb.info/sub/116763/|website=SteamDB|language=en|access-date=2020-06-01}} The games could be purchased either collectively or individually on Steam until their removal on December 6, 2024.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-06 |title=Jet Set Radio - SEGA Classics Delisting December 6th - Steam News |url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/205950/view/4483990132492337188 |access-date=2025-01-12 |website=store.steampowered.com |language=en}} The extended cuts of Sonic Adventure and its sequel (released as Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut and Sonic Adventure 2: Battle, respectively) are included as DLC content for Microsoft Windows. DX is also available for the Xbox 360, and replaces the original game upon download.
= List of games =
| class="wikitable"
|+ |
| colspan="3" scope="row" | Games included in original release |
|---|
| Title
!Original platform !Original release |
| Crazy Taxi (Dreamcast port of the arcade game)
|1999 |
| Sega Bass Fishing (Dreamcast port of the arcade game)
|1997 |
| Sonic Adventure
|1998 |
| Space Channel 5: Part 2
|2002 |
| colspan="3" scope="row" | Games additionally included in the Steam reissue (Sega Heritage Collection) |
| Jet Set Radio
|2000 |
| Nights into Dreams
|1996 |
| Sonic Adventure 2 (Battle content available as DLC)
|2001 |
Reception
{{Expand section|date=September 2023}}{{Video game reviews
| MC = (Xbox 360) 53/100{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/dreamcast-collection/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360 |title=Dreamcast Collection for Xbox 360 Reviews|website=Metacritic|publisher=Sega|accessdate=March 27, 2022}}
| IGN = 5/10{{cite web|title=Dreamcast Collection (Xbox 360)|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/03/10/dreamcast-collection-review|last=Buchanan|first=Levi|publisher=IGN|date=March 9, 2011|accessdate=March 27, 2011}}
| EuroG = 3/5{{cite web|last=MacDonald|first=Keza|date=March 31, 2011 |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-03-30-dreamcast-collection-review|title=Dreamcast Collection Cast - iron classics?|publisher=Eurogamer|accessdate=March 27, 2022}}
}}
Dreamcast Collection has received mostly "mixed to negative" reviews from critics, until the 2016 release for PC. Metacritic gave the Xbox 360 version an average score of 53 out of 100, while IGN gave the game a 5 out of 10, writing, "SEGA's history deserves better. And so do you." Eurogamer gave the game a positive review, scoring it a three out of five stars.
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20130305050211/http://www.sega.com/games/dreamcast-collection/ Dreamcast Collection] at Sega's Official Site
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