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I picked up Sega Smash Pack for the Game Boy Advance back when it came out, a compilation released by Sega themselves. It was a solid way to get a few of their older hits onto the handheld, fitting right in with other multi-game collections of that era. You didn't need a bunch of different cartridges; it was all right there.

You control different characters depending on which game you select, like Sonic or Alex Kidd. The main objective is simply to play through these classic titles, beating levels and overcoming bosses. The core mechanics vary from the fast platforming and ring collecting in Sonic to the punch and jump combat of other included games. You move screen by screen in some, while others scroll continuously. The difficulty can be sharp, especially with the original game designs left intact, but mastering the timing for jumps and attacks is satisfying. It feels like having a little piece of Sega's history in your hands, ready to go.