10 Video Game Cash-Grabs We Can't Believe They Tried

It's no secret the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has been widely inconsistent recently. But after 2017'S Sonic Mania put the blue furball back on the map, gamers were hoping Sega would release a new Sonic collection, which contained the original anthology.

Because of copyright issues, this took much longer than expected. But after five long years, we got Sonic Origins - a compilation composed of the four main Sonic the Hedgehog instalments on the Genesis, as well as Sonic CD. It also featured a Boss Rush Mode, challenges, new animated cutscenes, and a museum.

Upon reviewing Origins' content, all anyone could think of is, "Is that it?" There hasn't been a Sonic collection in 12 years and THIS is the best Sega could do?"

Sonic Mega Collection, which was released 20 years ago, contained twice as much material. Where's Sonic Drift, Sonic Chaos, Sonic Labyrinth, Knuckles Chaotix, or the Sonic Advance trilogy?

Sonic 3D Blast, Dr. Robotnik's Mean Collection, and Sonic Spinball came with Sega Genesis Classics, which is available on the same platforms as Origins. So, why weren't they added?

Although fans were hoping more Sonic entries would be incorporated at a later date, nothing suggests that becoming a reality. (There's an expansion pack, but all it includes is bonus music. Hurrah.) Even though it's great to revisit the classics, we shouldn't be paying £30 for five decades'-old games.