sixteen-bit
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I feel like I'm missing out cuz I'm on 2DS, lmao.
I have the retail compilation for my JP N3DS at least.
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Sega 3D Classics Wave 2 |OT| October: 3D Sonic 2
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I have the retail compilation for my JP N3DS at least.
Sapiens
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I can only speak for their Neo Geo work, but it's pretty amazing - they even added a cpu overclock for Metal Slug 2 so it wouldn't slow down.
sixteen-bit
Member
Neo Geo Station releases were so good. Shame it never took off.
Brian_FETO
Banned
Ehh, I honestly don't even use the 3D. Especially for the arcade scrolling games.
I like the effect added to the Genesis ports, Classic screen mode + 3D is pretty rad looking for some of them. Sonic and Shinobi 3 look perfect on it, whereas I prefer the crisp normal screen mode for Streets Of Rage.
Thanks. Hoping for competitive local play (without the slowdown in the Genesis original).
Brian_FETO
Banned
What if they made a special mode for Sonic 2 ala Fantasy Zone 2's Link Loop Land where it's basically a Special Stage endless runner that increases in difficulty as it progresses
It would also be nice if they made an looped level race, where the end of the level restarts at the beginning and you can either choose an amount of laps or time limit. Similar to how Sonic 3 was done, but with much larger levels.
Knuckles will probably be a post-game unlock. Actually, it's kind of a shame they didn't go with making him unlockable in Sonic 1 considering they DID plan on putting him in, but something about the color scheme didn't work, so instead they made the Blue Sphere minigame playable via Sonic 1 + S&K carts.
sixteen-bit
Member
About 6 weeks away.
ALLseeingEYE
Member
I would personally recommend the Panzer Dragoon games. Totally Space Harrier inspired, and the original, Zwei, and Orta are all fantastic games. Panzer Dragoon RPG is of course apparently amazing too, though completely different.
Sin and Punishment 1 and 2 are excellent recommendations, amazing games.
I've always wanted a home port of this. I wasn't very impressed when I tried it near release, but still want to give it a chance.
Coming in August, my guess is on the 13th.
Famitsu did a special extra interview for 3D SOR2 that includes Okunari from Sega, Horii, Namiki and Matsuoka from M2 and a few of the original developers: Yuzo and Ayano Koshiro (siblings, not partners!) and Hitoshi Ariga (Ayano's husband, probably known by most for his work on the Mega Man Megamix manga):
http://www.famitsu.com/news/201507/10082667.html
I haven't read it yet, but I'll post some bits and pieces soon.
http://www.famitsu.com/news/201507/10082667.html
I haven't read it yet, but I'll post some bits and pieces soon.
The JP site for 3D Sonic 2 is up: http://archives.sega.jp/3d/sonic2/index.html
Local multiplayer is in, using the same split-screen display and set of levels as the original game. Extra features mentioned include stage select as default and "ring keep mode" which starts you with 10 rings and halves the amount of rings you lose when you get hit. No mention of Knuckles, but they never reveal all the features right away.
Local multiplayer is in, using the same split-screen display and set of levels as the original game. Extra features mentioned include stage select as default and "ring keep mode" which starts you with 10 rings and halves the amount of rings you lose when you get hit. No mention of Knuckles, but they never reveal all the features right away.
tim_pkmn89
Member
Sweet, customizable controls. Now I can finally map Jump to whatever I want!
Okay, I chuckled.
sixteen-bit
Member
Unlike Knuckles
Actually, speaking of Knuckles, what do you think are the odds that Sonic 2 will have the option to play as Knuckles ala "lock-on"? It seems like an obvious inclusion to me.
Linkstrikesback
Member
I mean, it was a option for the original game so I'm sure it'll be in here.
The question is more , do you need to wait for Sonic (3) & Knuckles to come out and purchase that in order to be able to use it.
We know split screen multiplayer is in. Does the interview mention (Single screen) sonic and tails co-op?
Agent Unknown
Member
I assume each player needs a copy of the game for the Sonic 2 local co-op mode?
Linkstrikesback
Member
Would be amazing. I'm hoping for it, but I don't want to dream too hard, incase they don't include it.
No idea, but we sure hope so. I would hate for such a famous unfinished level to finally be completed & made playable after all these years to be exclusive to an iOS port of all things.
Solid SOAP
Member
Do you think they'll actually release it? A lot of people say that due to copyright issues with the music that it's likely there never will be a 3DS port. I really would love a port of it though, I haven't played it in so long and I'm willing to wait for a potential 3DS version.
There's a 3D trailer in the JP eshop. They look pretty damn awesome!
Linkstrikesback
Member
I agree with zonic, sonic 3 (&knuckles) has been ported so much and so often, I don't see why there would be a legal issue preventing a 3d classics version.
That level was built for a version of the game that runs on a different engine. Not that that would be too much for M2, but I think it's probably outside the scope/budget of these MD/Genesis releases to rebuild that content here. Hope I'm wrong though, I'd rather have that than Knuckles.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
I don't remember how the level itself was. But I thought it was a mistake to use the Mystic Cave music instead of the actual Hidden Palace music. I mean, isn't it supposed to be a "what if" restoration of what the level was supposed to be like?
Yeah I know the Hidden Palace music didn't have much drive to it, but still....
Solid SOAP
Member
No idea, but those have been the rumblings I've been hearing as to why it'd likely we won't see a 3DS version. I hope they do it though! I haven't played it in years and I'd really like to do so on my fave console.
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Diggeh
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It's a huge shame they didn't use the music we've all accepted as Hidden Palace. Mystic Cave just doesn't sound right. Really wish we got Taxman versions besides iOS somehow.
Here's the Famitsu interview with Okunari/Horii for 3D Sonic 2: http://www.famitsu.com/news/201507/22083941.html
I don't have time to break it down right now, but the way they describe converting the special stages into stereoscopic 3D is pretty neat: they took the individual frames from the special stage BG, used them to reconstruct full 3D polygonal courses, used those polygonal courses to map their stereo 3D depth data and then overlaid that data back over the in-game courses, so even though you're seeing the original visuals, you're essentially getting "real" stereo 3D.
They also discuss the future of the series--not a whole lot to latch onto, just the standard "we'd love to do more if we get the opportunity". Horii namedrops a bunch of games: Landstalker, Light Crusader, Beyond Oasis/Story of Thor, Vectorman, even Virtua Fighter.
I don't have time to break it down right now, but the way they describe converting the special stages into stereoscopic 3D is pretty neat: they took the individual frames from the special stage BG, used them to reconstruct full 3D polygonal courses, used those polygonal courses to map their stereo 3D depth data and then overlaid that data back over the in-game courses, so even though you're seeing the original visuals, you're essentially getting "real" stereo 3D.
They also discuss the future of the series--not a whole lot to latch onto, just the standard "we'd love to do more if we get the opportunity". Horii namedrops a bunch of games: Landstalker, Light Crusader, Beyond Oasis/Story of Thor, Vectorman, even Virtua Fighter.
D.Lo
Member
Yes! Arcade games!
Lame, Mega Drive.
Yeah Power Drift would be great. The game itself is a bit of a mess, but it's an amazing retro ride, like After Burner or Galaxy Force.
Hero of Legend
Member
WOW, amazing! :O
And Virtua Fighter, and actual 3D polygonal game, I need it, NOW!
Anyone up for translating the interview or at least giving a major full summary? Credit goes to you at Sonic Stadium with full appreciation!
