Sega Arcade Gallery

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Arcade classics in miniature form

I fondly recall playing all four of these games at the local arcade when I was a kid, and it's great to see them available now in handheld form on the Gameboy. The ports are pretty much verbatim, and if you're looking for some videogame nostalgia then this petite collection should offer you some momentary fun.

That being said, what works in an arcade setting doesn't necessarily work on a handheld, and Super Hang-On in particular really just isn't much fun without actually sitting on the plastic bike and leaning left and right to control the game. Outrun is another racing game that just doesn't offer much excitement once the nostalgia wears off (and it will). Space Harrier and Afterburner still offer some thumb-burning fun, though, and it's easy to recommend this collection for those two games alone.

All in all, if you remember these games fondly and want to revisit them from time to time in whatever setting you use your Gambeboy, you can't go wrong purchasing this cartridge. If you're looking for serious gaming that will entertain you for more than a few minutes at a time, you'll probably want to spend your money elsewhere.

Above average compilation of legendary Sega games

Consisting of After Burner, Outrun, Space Harrier, and Super Hang-On, all of which were massive hits in the arcade for Sega, Sega Arcade Gallery is an above average compilation that nostalgia gamers will enjoy. After Burner is a classic shooter in which you command a jet and blast your way through 20 levels of opposing fighter planes. It looks like the same game that did time in the arcades, but there is much missing here. The bonus levels with ground targets are gone, as is the on screen radar in which you can escape chase planes. Thankfully, that game is the only low point here. Outrun is almost identical to it's arcade counterpart and is still a fun racing game to this day. Space Harrier is still a unique shooter that is still a blast to play, and Super Hang-On is as challenging as ever and is also almost identical to it's arcade counterpart as well. A save feature (or a pause feature as well) for high scores would have been a welcome addition, but oh well. All in all, minus the poor conversion of After Burner, Sega Arcade Gallery is a nearly perfect port of some classic Sega games.

A Dream Come True

This is an excellent package of four great near perfect arcade translations of OutRun,Sapce Harrier,After Burner and
Super Hang On. I've always wanted to Play OutRun and
Space Harrier in arcade quality on a Handheld System and here it is. And for [$$]...Come on...? YOU CANT GO WRONG.
THQ made these games interesting by making them a bit harder than the arcade games to provide somewhat of a challenge.
The music emulation is close but on OutRun's "Magical Sound Shower" there is a part missing a loop and in Space Harrier Stage four the music doesn't change. However you can go into the options and listen to full versions in the sound test section.
But Gameplay and Graphic wise this is a steal. Please don't pass this one up. Let's keep classic gaming alive.

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