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(More customer reviews)The Dreamcast was Sega's last hardware console, and it entered with a bang back on 9/9/99. No one had seen 3d polygonal graphics this realistic on a console before. And for the first time ever we got a Sonic title in REAL 3d (take that, Sonic 3d blast.) Remember the fun you had hooking up its included dial-up modem so you could converse with other Dreamcast lovers around the world, submit your fastest times, and download holiday themes for your game to your VMU?
Well, over a decade has passed now, and time has not been gentle to the world's fastest hedgehog. While the resolution has been improved, Sonic Adventure is still stuck in a 4:3 format. The cutscenes are a pain to watch, although not as painful as playing as Amy Rose or Big the Cat. The hub world is clunky and cumbersome to maneuver through. Racing as Sonic is no longer as jaw-dropping as it once was, and the bad control shows its age. It's hard to believe I once considered this one of my favorite games.
Okay, how about Crazy Taxi? First the good news: It's in widescreen HD. Now, the bad: No Offspring. No Bad Religion. Instead, the original catchy tunes are replaced by some forgettable garage band punk tunes that completely contrast with the spirit of the game. While driving frantically from point A to point B still has its merits, it feels like a washed-out experience compared to playing the original Dreamcast or arcade game.
Space Channel 5 Part 2 at least offers the biggest laughs you'll find here. (I mean that in a good way.) Nothing feels better than dancing with a growing group of friends to extinguish invading aliens. The gameplay is simple, while the rhythm is harder to duplicate correctly than the first game. Although you won't find much replay value, it's a hoot to play through the first time. Note that only the first Space Channel 5 was released for the Dreamcast in the U.S., but Space Channel 5 Part 2 did come out for the U.S. Playstation 2.
Bass Fishing was probably more impressive back in 1999, but still makes for a decent arcade fishing simulator. You pick your bait and where you want to toss your line and wait for fish to swim by and bite. Hmm, doesn't sound too exciting. The graphics are pretty bland compared to today's games.
I already traded in my copy for another game. With only four games and none really having the time-tested replay value of a Nintendo title, you can safely pass until the next addition or a more all-encompassing edition arrives.
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The Dreamcast is back in a must-have collection! Relive the Dreamcast experience with four of Sega's classic hits from the Dreamcast era. Speed through uncharted territories in Sonic Adventure, zip around town in Crazy Taxi, fend off menacing invaders in Space Channel 5 Part 2 or get your nostalgia fix with Sega Bass Fishing! These games are sure to delight old and new gamers of all ages and include HD graphics, wide screen support, Avatar Awards, leader boards and more. This is a must-have collection for Dreamcast fans!
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