Classic Sonic Collection
Genre: Compilation / Platformer
Players: 1
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Review:
Classic Sonic Collection, released in 2026 on Nintendo Switch, is a physical-only Compilation containing the three Sonic the Hedgehog releases, though it may be more accurate to say this contains six games, since Sonic Origins is itself a Compilation of four games. In either case, these games were previously released individually on Nintendo Switch from 2017 to 2023.
I should note that this bundle includes none of the DLC for these games, so anyone wanting the “Plus” add-on content for Sonic Mania and Sonic Origins will be disappointed.
I have previously reviewed these games. Here is what I thought of each of the games in this collection:
| Game | Genre | # of Players | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic Origins | Compilation / Platformer | 1-2 Competitive (Local Split-Screen), Online Leaderboards | B |
tl;drSonic Origins is a Compilation of Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic CD, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles. All versions of the included games here are arguably the best versions of these games ever made, and this Compilation includes a pretty healthy selection of extra features too. Unfortunately, the price tag is outrageous, the multiple versions of Sonic Origins and the microtransactions are sleazy, and the fact that the target audience already owns half of these games on Nintendo Switch makes its value even more suspect. What’s here is very good, but these questions of value really harm this otherwise great Compilation. | |||
| Sonic Mania | Platformer | 1-2 Co-Op (Local), 2 Competitive (Local Splitscreen), Online Leaderboards, DLC: 3-4 Competitive (Local Splitscreen) | A- |
tl;drSonic Mania is a Platformer that mixes classic throwback levels with newer, remixed stage design to create something unique and refreshing that stands as the best the series has ever been. It may not top Mario in my book, but it’s a must-have game regardless. | |||
| Sonic Superstars | Platformer | 1-4 Co-Op / Competitive (Local, Local Wireless), 2-8 Co-Op / Competitive (Online) | B- |
tl;drSonic Superstars is a 2D Platformer that seeks to recapture what was great about the early Sonic games with a modern presentation and some fun new mechanics, and it largely succeeds, although not without annoyances like overly-prevalent bonus levels that quickly wear out their welcome, an inexplicably low resolution in docked mode, and outright terrible multiplayer. This is still a fun game, but it can’t compare to Sonic Mania. | |||
In short, everything here is varying degrees of good, but I think Sonic Mania is the pinnacle of this group of games (and probably the whole Sonic franchise), while Sonic Superstars is a good but flawed modern attempt at this same formula. Meanwhile, Sonic Origins has magnificent versions of four (or five, depending on how you count) truly great games, but the bundle’s price struck me as bloated, and the addition of microtransactions to access all content seemed particularly greedy.
But since we’re talking about value, how does this bundle stack up? Actually… surprisingly well. Buying these games separately would cost about $110, while this package is priced at $50. Not only is that a massive discount, it costs $10 less than Sonic Superstars does on its own. I should note that this bundle has not yet gone on sale as of this writing, so I can’t really compare sale prices. If you’re really looking for a great value, your best bet is still to wait for a sale and buy the individual games, but if you’re just looking for a good way to get these three games without breaking the bank, Classic Sonic Collection is an excellent choice.
Oh, and I suppose I should also mention this bundle comes with a commemorative Sonic 35th Anniversary patch. So… that’s a bonus too, I suppose.
In any case, while there are plenty of other Sonic bundles available, none of them come even close to the value present in Classic Sonic Collection. If you’re a Platformer fan who somehow hasn’t gotten these games yet, this is going to be a great choice.
tl;dr – Classic Sonic Collection is a Compilation containing Sonic Mania, Sonic Superstars, and Sonic Origins (which itself contains Sonic the Hedgehog 1-3 & Knuckles and Sonic CD). This is a great collection of Platformers at an excellent price. If you’re a Platformer fan who somehow missed these games before now, this is the perfect time to pick them up.
Grade: A-
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