- For other games of the same name, see Sega Smash Pack.
Sega Smash Pack is a video game compilation of three Sega titles originally released for the Sega Mega Drive. It was published by Sega in Europe, while publisher THQ released it in North America, for the Game Boy Advance.
List of games[]
Gameplay[]
The games in Sega Smash Pack are virtually identical to those that were originally released, albeit somewhat watered down. While Golden Axe lacks its cooperative 2-player mode, Sonic Spinball lacked many notable elements. Notably, most of the music is absent, with the Toxic Caves theme playing throughout all levels and boss battles. Furthermore, the options screen and bonus levels have no music, and the remaining music does not loop correctly. The game's sound effects are also either missing or used in the wrong place, and the Chaos Emerald jingle does not stop the main level's music when playing. There are also disparity among other sound effects, which are either quieter than normal or distorted. The graphics of Sonic Spinball remain relatively unchanged, there are also some issues with them, as some sprites appear in the wrong order. In addition, Sonic Spinball is not optimized for the Game Boy Advance's smaller screen, which gives a smaller overview of the levels, which can prove especially troublesome in the bonus levels.
Promotion[]
To promote Sega Smash Pack, Sega released a browser-based game of Sonic Spinball on the Candystand website in October 2002.[3] The top 150 scorers would then earn the right to participate in a random drawing for the game.[4]
Reception[]
Reception | |
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Aggregate scores | |
Aggregator | Score |
Metacritic | 60%[5] |
Review scores | |
Publication | Score |
Eurogamer | 4/10[6] |
GameSpot | 5.5/10[7] |
GameSpy | 78%[8] |
GameZone | 7.5/10[9] |
IGN | 6/10[10] |
Official Nintendo Magazine | 5/10[2] |
Sega Smash Pack received mixed reviews from critics, holding a score of 60% on review aggregator Metacritic.[5]
Craig Harris from IGN gave Sega Smash Pack a 6 out of 10, criticizing it for having several technical issues and the lack of cooperative multiplayer in Golden Axe.[10]
Sega Smash Pack was nominated for GameSpot's annual "Most Disappointing Game on Game Boy Advance" award, which ended up going to The Revenge of Shinobi.[11]
Trivia[]
- This was the only Sega Smash Pack to feature Ecco the Dolphin.
Gallery[]
Box artwork[]
Miscellaneous[]
References[]
- ↑ Sega Smash Pack. Nintendo. Archived from the original on 14 August 2003. Retrieved on 25 December 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Scott, Dean (August 2003). "Reviews - Sega Smash Pack". Official Nintendo Magazine (131): 80-81. Archived from the original.
- ↑ Dreadknux (13 October 2002). PLAY SONIC SPINBALL ONLINE WITH CANDYSTAND. Sonic Stadium. Archived from the original on 29 March 2021.
- ↑ Sonic Spinball. Candystand. Archived from the original on 17 October 2002.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Sega Smash Pack. Metacritic. Archived from the original on 20 February 2021. Retrieved on 28 June 2022.
- ↑ Bramwell, Tom (28 April 2003). Sega Smash Pack. Eurogamer. Archived from the original on 5 September 2004. Retrieved on 28 June 2022.
- ↑ Provo, Frank (8 October 2002). Sega Smash Pack. GameSpot. Archived from the original on 4 February 2004. Retrieved on 28 June 2022.
- ↑ Goad, Libe (23 October 2002). Sega Smash Pack (GBA). GameSpy. Archived from the original on 10 February 2004. Retrieved on 28 June 2022.
- ↑ Hopper, Steven (21 October 2002). Sega Smash Pack. GameZone. Archived from the original on 10 March 2004. Retrieved on 28 June 2022.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Harris, Craig (11 October 2002). Sega Smash Pack. IGN. Archived from the original on 6 January 2022. Retrieved on 31 July 2012.
- ↑ GameSpot Staff (30 December 2002). GameSpot's Best and Worst of 2002. GameSpot. Archived from the original on 7 February 2003.