The next wave of titles planned for the SEGA AGES collection on Switch was revealed in the latest issue of the Japanese magazine Famitsu.
The list includes:
- Space Harrier
- Columns II
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- OutRun
- Thunder Force AC
See additional details for each title below, taken from the official website:
SEGA AGES: Space Harrier
- Definitive Version: Even More Advancements Than the 3DS Version – The intensity of the arcade version remains intact, with all the additional elements from the 3DS version, including widescreen support, the inclusion of console-version final boss Haya Oh, and much more. The game is currently in development to add even more elements.
SEGA AGES: OutRun
- Even More Music Beyond the 3DS Additions – The Switch version supports widescreen and graphics at 60 frames per second. The additional songs included in the 3DS version, “Cruising Line” and “Camino a Mi Amor,” are included in the Switch version along with three songs from successive titles in the OutRun series, arranged to fit the first OutRun's sound style. Please wait for more information about which songs will be used.
- Gyroscope Support – Allows you to play by moving the device like an arcade steering wheel.
- Additional Elements from the 3DS Version, Including Machine Tuning – The tuning elements added to the 3DS version are included. Change your car's performance by adding four kinds of parts: cornering, engine, tires, and bumper.
SEGA AGES: Columns II
- Online Battles – Not only will you be able to have offline battles in tabletop mode, but you can also enjoy the long-awaited online battles.
- Easy Difficulty Support – Although Columns II is famous for its high difficulty, you can change the options to make it less difficult than the original version. Try to complete every stage!
SEGA AGES: Thunder Force AC
- Online Rankings – Online rankings have been added, including “All Difficulties Combined,” “Normal Difficulty Only,” and so on.
- Easy Mode – The “Kids Mode” added to the Sega Saturn port in Thunder Force Gold Pack 2 can be used to play at a lower difficulty. A turbo button for your shots and similar features will also be included.
- Even More Additional Elements – Even more additional elements exclusive to SEGA AGES are being prepared. Stay tuned for more information.
SEGA AGES: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- Additional Actions – The “drop dash” added in the latest classic Sonic game, Sonic Mania, has been added to the SEGA AGES version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Race through familiar stages using the new ability!
- Online Rankings – Online Rankings are being prepared for Time Attack Mode.
- Super Sonic Mode and Other Elements from the 3DS Version – The “Ring Keeper” and “Super Sonic Mode” added to the 3DS version will reappear in the SEGA AGES version. Super Sonic Mode lets you play while already possessing the Chaos Emeralds from the start of the game. The Chaos Emeralds allow Sonic to transform into Super Sonic, who has impressive speed and strength.
Release dates and prices have not yet been announced.
Watch a commercial for Space Harrier below, featuring the anime High Score Girl and also showing the titles previously announced for SEGA AGES. Of the earlier titles, Sonic the Hedgehog and Thunder Force IV had their releases confirmed for September 20 in Japan, probably reaching the West later this year.
