SEGA Vintage Collection 2 coming to XBLA and PSN this summer. Adds online co-op to Gunstar Heroes
Sega has announced a gaggle of classic games to be released on Xbox Live Arcade or PlayStation Network as part of their “Sega Vintage Collection 2″ this Summer.
Sadly however, almost all of the games are exclusively coming to the Xbox 360 only. However most of them can be found in other compilations like Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection in one form or another. Sans online play though.
All of the games below will include new features such as: “Re-worked high definition graphics”, online leaderboards and online play for select titles (Excluding Phantasy Star II, Shinobi and Comix Zone).
Here is the list of games:
Gunstar Heroes (XBLA & PSN) with online play – The classic side scrolling shooter from the SEGA Genesis returns to captivate fans new and old with its non-stop action and cooperative play.
Altered Beast (XBLA) with online play – “Rise from your Grave” as the original Genesis launch game is reborn and comes to a new generation of gamers. Battle hordes of undead warriors and monsters as you return to battle in order to save Zeus’ daughter Athena.
Shinobi Arcade Version (XBLA) – Battle your way through the “Ring of Five” as you save hostages with your ninja abilities.
Comix Zone (XBLA) – The game features an innovative art style that transports players directly into the panels of a comic as they fight their way to save a world from destruction as Sketch Turner. Everything from the speech bubble text, level design, and the revolutionary graphics scream COMIX!
Phantasy Star 2 (XBLA) – SEGA’s classic RPG which expanded on the success of the first with its epic storyline and battle system.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (XBLA) with online play – The game that introduced Knuckles the Echidna comes to a new generation of gamers as Sonic explores Angel Island and discovers the true power of the Master Emerald. Speed through each level at lightning speeds as either Sonic or Tails as you foil Dr. Eggman’s in his new Death Egg station.
Sonic and Knuckles (XBLA) with online play (late summer 2009 release) – Picking up where Sonic the Hedgehog 3 left off, players can now play as Knuckles for the first time. In addition, if players already have Sonic the Hedgehog 3 or Sonic 2 in their library, they will be able to access the lock-on bonus content for each game for the very first time since the days of the SEGA GENESIS! This allows for gamers to play Sonic 2 & 3 as Knuckles exclusively for Xbox 360!
That’s awesome Sonic 3 is included!
