Triggerhappytel
Member
Completely OT, but it really annoys me when there's a gif like this and the actor or actress' lip-syncing does not match up to the text written.
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Sonic Boom Fire & Ice Announced, 3DS, Sanzaru, Winter 2015, TV show successful
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Completely OT, but it really annoys me when there's a gif like this and the actor or actress' lip-syncing does not match up to the text written.
So the tags on the post about this from the official Sonic Tumblr:
http://sonicthehedgehog.tumblr.com/post/121114781108/announcing-sonic-boom-fire-ice-for-nintendo
Welp.
EDIT: Beaten.
http://sonicthehedgehog.tumblr.com/post/121114781108/announcing-sonic-boom-fire-ice-for-nintendo
Welp.
EDIT: Beaten.
The cartoon isn't even good. It's generic random humor like Teen Titans Go, but not as good. First episodes were okay but it got worse from there.
Level 1 of NSMB didn't drag way too long and was a much better level.
Level 1 of NSMB didn't drag way too long and was a much better level.
TheSlySoul
Member
So the tags on the post about this from the official Sonic Tumblr:
http://sonicthehedgehog.tumblr.com/post/121114781108/announcing-sonic-boom-fire-ice-for-nintendo
Welp.
EDIT: Beaten.
I mostly hope this means the game will at least be 8 hours.
The mechanics in place were not bad, but the level design needed to be tighter. If I can compliment the NSMB series, at least it took me 8 hours to be the 2nd game which I enjoyed what I played.
I have to agree, it is certainly one of the better Sonic cartoon attempts.
I don't hate the franchise and honestly this game can be pretty good if they put the work into it.
The Lone Dragon
Member
Real talk, the cartoon is pretty hilarious.
SEGA must feel great that people are talking about their game.
Shattered Dimensions already tried to pad itself out by making you collect stuff, so no it really doesn't need to pad itself out even more in the sequel.
Given the game's name, this seems fitting:
Except that the character here is saying, "[y]ou havent been paying". The quote in that gif is from that scene.
Astral Dog
Member
The TV show is not bad, in fact its enjoyable and i thought the humor worked much better than on the modern games, but after some episodes (like 12) i cant stand it anymore, too formulatic, simple, boring characters (except for Eggman), like a tired joke it gets old fast.
Lupin the Third
Member
Absolutely. And they are ALL OVER Tumblr. Getting kinda sick of these GIFs, really.
EDIT:
Okay, but there's like 3 times as much text in the caption. It's just looping a part of it. It's the same problem: you can't follow along with your eyes.
Speaking of Tumblr, that tag someone mentioned a moment ago is probably just sincere marketing. lol I wouldn't be surprised if it IS way better, but they also need to say this because even if the 3DS one was fine, the console trainwreck is the game everyone associates with Sonic Boom.
matrix-cat
Member
I need Sanzaru to be working on Sly 5, though. I luuurved their work on the fourth one.
Shatter Crystal had a terrible level design with a Metroidvaina exploration that did not fit in a Sonic game, the trailer just shows more of the same.
Plus they couldn't get Sonic speed done right, I should not have to hold a run button to make Sonic run.
This is what the official Sonic Tumblr put in the announcement post tags by the way
Not a high bar I guess
Ha ha, they really really want the boom series to live.
Black Republican
Member
TheSlySoul
Member
I would say more like Sonic Colors DS but instead of wisps, you get characters.
Knuckles is pretty much Yellow Wisp.
Vaughngief
Member
I thought the original plan for Boom was to release it every other year (between the mainline), so there'd be something for fans. I guess it's just Mario & Sonic 2016 and Boom this year.
HUELEN10
Member
I don't treat Boom like conventional Sonic, holding a button to run doesn't bother me.
Now Lost World? Unforgivable.
Which I changed my mind about when I played more of Rise of Lyric and changed in the review later on. I was wrong about that, but being better than RoL really isn't saying much at all.
Tom Nook Sawyer
Member
Gamexplain only liked the 3DS one I thought? They said the Wii U one was "meh" IIRC
RubberJohnny
Banned
"The 3DS one was good"
Entryhazard
Banned
But it's cool
Well........okay.
Though this is for the 3DS, & the 3DS version of Sonic Boom (at least from the demo) was.......playable. I mean, it was A LOT better than the Wii U demo, but that's not a huge improvement. If anything, the 3DS version could be summed up as "meh'.
My guess is this will be around the level of "okay". At least they're not trying for another Wii U version.
Though this is for the 3DS, & the 3DS version of Sonic Boom (at least from the demo) was.......playable. I mean, it was A LOT better than the Wii U demo, but that's not a huge improvement. If anything, the 3DS version could be summed up as "meh'.
My guess is this will be around the level of "okay". At least they're not trying for another Wii U version.
TheSlySoul
Member
I think I have to agree with you on that.
The whole Boom franchise was built around utilizing all the characters which a Metroidvania makes sense with it. The reason the Wii U game failed was because nothing presented was fun. I had fun with Shattered Crystal even if it was brief. The main problems of both games was rushed development, which is something Sega has yet to learn about.
Sonic Lost World was a different beast because it was only Sonic and you had to hold a button to make him run plus it had many levels that did not fit the Sonic universe.
I am cautiously optimistic, but I really wouldn't mind Sonic Colors 2. Sega needs to learn experimenting with Sonic never works.
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
Sonic Boom "reboot" is so shit. I'm always stunned at the defence of the incredibly mediocre cartoon as well like its some amazing achievement.
the irony is the comics are the only good thing about Sonic anymore
HUELEN10
Member
Sonic Boom "reboot" is so shit. I'm always stunned at the defence of the incredibly mediocre cartoon as well like its some amazing achievement.
the irony is the comics are the only good thing about Sonic anymore
HE THREW AWAY MY FAVORITE ISSUE.
I don't know who that guy in the pic is, but I don't like him.
Demon Lizardman
Banned
The game looks a bit better than SC, but I don't know how well the ice and fire gimmick will be implemented.
Hoping it doesn't slow the pacing down and make you backtrack a lot.
Hoping it doesn't slow the pacing down and make you backtrack a lot.
Baron von Loathsome
Member
Yes, make a sequel to the worst-selling game in the series. And one of the most reviled, too!
EDIT: Ah, okay, it's a sequel to the 3DS game. That's better. Barely.
EDIT: Ah, okay, it's a sequel to the 3DS game. That's better. Barely.
gamerguy2002
Member
"The 3DS one was good"
Yeah it wasn't good but it didn't crash and burn like Rise of Lyric did, which stands at a 32 in Metacritic.
its the lesser of 2 evils, and at least Sanzaru is competent to know where they screwed up, at least I hope.
TheSlySoul
Member
I agree as well.
Hopefully all characters/powers are unlocked at the start so you don't have to backtrack through a world. I know it was a popular thing to do in the N64 days, but we have moved past that. Backtracking through a platformer is not fun.
We know by BRB that development was rushed for both teams, so I assume they did not have time to polish the levels. Hopefully since this has probably been a year of development that the game will be better.
Gameboy415
Member
I'd rather see a new 'traditional' Sonic game as much as everyone else but it's sad that the Sonic Boom franchise has gotten such a bad rap due to misinformed people assuming that everything related to it must be bad simply because the Wii U game was bad.
I actually played the 3DS game for the first time last night and was surprised at how much I liked it (after being extremely disappointed by the Wii U game).
I like that the stages have more of an emphasis on exploration over non-stop boosting (though there are definitely some speed sections) and utilizing the 4 characters' skills to access new areas gives the game a slight Metroidvania vibe.
Anyway, I really like the music in the trailer and the new gameplay mechanics look pretty fun so I'll most likely pick it up.
I actually played the 3DS game for the first time last night and was surprised at how much I liked it (after being extremely disappointed by the Wii U game).
I like that the stages have more of an emphasis on exploration over non-stop boosting (though there are definitely some speed sections) and utilizing the 4 characters' skills to access new areas gives the game a slight Metroidvania vibe.
Anyway, I really like the music in the trailer and the new gameplay mechanics look pretty fun so I'll most likely pick it up.
livelongdienever
Banned
I really don't know what to think of this. The first one on 3DS was a mess, I still don't understand it. This one looks the same, sad day.
The cartoon is fine. I've gotten quite a few legitimate laughs. Like eggman and sonic switch bodies and eggman has no idea what knuckles' name is.
Sonic Boom "reboot" is so shit. I'm always stunned at the defence of the incredibly mediocre cartoon as well like its some amazing achievement.
the irony is the comics are the only good thing about Sonic anymore
Interceptor
Banned
Sonic Boom "reboot" is so shit. I'm always stunned at the defence of the incredibly mediocre cartoon as well like its some amazing achievement.
the irony is the comics are the only good thing about Sonic anymore
To be fair, Gerstman hates videogames and everything related. He would have the same reaction to everything.
Heck, it´s the only mood he has.
Nah, eventually the cartoon will go off air.
If the focus was to use the cartoon to boost the games, rather than the other way around, you could have a point
Quadraphonic
Member
Babymario26
Member
Dont care what anyone says that trailer was good.
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
I gotta say to be positive, the Boss that blows bubbles with a giant straw is pretty cute and clever.
Speedydonut
Member
Does this mean Chris Chan is going to mace more Gamestop employees?
TheSlySoul
Member
Probably. That guy is weird!
My main criticism is the music choice. The Boom series OST is a bit weaker than regular Sonic games.
Good point.
My gripes with SMG was that the engine was good but the levels never felt really designed around them. Galaxy 2 fixed that for me.
Maybe this will be the same.
SaviourMK2
Member
Eh.....
Not sure how I feel, the trailer looks good... I suppose a rent will be in order
Not sure how I feel, the trailer looks good... I suppose a rent will be in order
gamerguy2002
Member
Besides everything is more/less pre-made from Shattered Crystal, it should be easier this time around.