Summary
- Release Year: 1995
- Genres: Arcade
- Platforms: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
- Developers: Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
- Publishers: Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Game no Kanzume Otokuyou (1995)
Game no Kanzume Otokuyou (“Value Games in a Can”) is a compilation of Sega Game Toshokan games released for the Sega Mega Drive in 1995. It is a “digest” version of the Mega-CD collections Game no Kanzume Vol. 1 and Game no Kanzume Vol. 2, and was released exclusively through the Japanese Sega Channel.
The compilation includes a total of 16 games, spanning a variety of genres including action, adventure, puzzle, and strategy. The games included are:
- Action
- Columns
- Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
- Gain Ground
- Golden Axe
- Shinobi
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Adventure
- Alex Kidd in Miracle World
- Fantasy Zone
- Phantasy Star
- Wonder Boy in Monster Land
- Puzzle
- Puyo Puyo
- Tetris
- Columns III
- Strategy
- Herzog Zwei
- Super Monaco GP
The games are presented in their original 8-bit or 16-bit formats, and can be played with either the Sega Mega Drive controller or the Sega Mega Mouse. The compilation also includes a number of features not found in the original Game Toshokan releases, such as a save state system and a rewind function.
Game no Kanzume Otokuyou was released to positive reviews from critics, who praised the compilation’s wide variety of games and its emulation of the original hardware. However, the compilation was also criticized for its lack of online multiplayer support and its limited number of games compared to the Mega-CD collections.
Despite these criticisms, Game no Kanzume Otokuyou remains a popular compilation among Sega fans, and is considered to be one of the best ways to experience the classic Sega Game Toshokan games on the Sega Mega Drive.
Gameplay
Game no Kanzume Otokuyou is a compilation of 16 classic Sega games, spanning a variety of genres including action, adventure, puzzle, and strategy. The games are presented in their original 8-bit or 16-bit formats, and can be played with either the Sega Mega Drive controller or the Sega Mega Mouse.
The compilation also includes a number of features not found in the original Game Toshokan releases, such as a save state system and a rewind function. The save state system allows players to save their progress at any point in the game, and the rewind function allows players to rewind the game to a previous point in time.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics and sound in Game no Kanzume Otokuyou are faithful to the original Game Toshokan releases. The games are presented in their original 8-bit or 16-bit formats, and the sound is also original to the games.
Overall
Game no Kanzume Otokuyou is a great compilation of classic Sega games for the Sega Mega Drive. The compilation includes a wide variety of games, and the emulation is top-notch. The save state system and rewind function are also welcome additions.
However, the compilation is also lacking in some areas. The lack of online multiplayer support is a major disappointment, and the limited number of games compared to the Mega-CD collections is also a bit of a letdown.
Overall, Game no Kanzume Otokuyou is a solid compilation of classic Sega games for the Sega Mega Drive. The compilation is a great way to experience these classic games on the Sega Mega Drive, but the lack of online multiplayer support and the limited number of games are definitely worth considering before purchasing.
Review Score
8/10
