More Classic Games Join Sega Genesis Mini Lineup

SEGA revealed the last 12 games to be included with the much-anticipated SEGA Genesis Mini upon release later this summer. Originally announced as having 40 titles, the system — a 55% scale version of the original Model 1 system that debuted in 1989 in North America — will now include 42 titles, including the fan-favorite Tetris and Darius.

Also joining the lineup are Virtua Fighter 2, Alisia Dragoon, Monster World IV, Kid Chameleon, Road Rash II, Eternal Champions, Columns, Dynamite Headdy, Strider, and Light Crusader. The lineup plays like a “greatest hits” of the era from SEGA, along with publishing partners, such as Konami, Capcom, EA, Disney, Interplay, and The Tetris Company. The system will make its industry debut at E3 for a hands-on demo.

Full SEGA Genesis Mini Game Lineup

Sonic The Hedgehog
Ecco the Dolphin
Castlevania: Bloodlines
Space Harrier 2
Shining Force
Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
ToeJam & Earl
Comix Zone
Altered Beast
Gunstar Heroes
Earthworm Jim
Sonic The Hedgehog 2
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck
Contra: Hard Corps
Thunder Force III
Super Fantasy Zone
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Streets of Rage 2
Landstalker
Mega Man®: The Wily Wars
Street Fighter II: Special Champion Edition
Ghouls ‘n Ghosts
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
Beyond Oasis
Golden Axe
Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
Sonic The Hedgehog Spinball
Vectorman
Wonder Boy in Monster World
Tetris
Darius
Road Rash II
Strider
Virtua Fighter 2
Alisia Dragoon
Kid Chameleon
Monster World IV
Eternal Champions
Columns
Dynamite Headdy
Light Crusader

The SEGA Genesis Mini hits retail on Sept. 19.

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