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Sonic Generations |OT| What Sonic can learn from Sonic
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Sir_Crocodile
Member
Oh well, back to waiting for 360/PS3 drop. 
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
PeakPointMatrix
Member
Is the DVD version not coming to the US?
Sir_Crocodile
Member
Don't think so.
Azure Dream
Member
Berordn said:
I don't think he was. I think they wanted him to be the final big surprise, that they would deny up until the game was on store shelves. When they had to delay the game significantly in October, they had to show off something big to save face, and that became Sonic, screwing over their planned surprise, just leaving people to wonder why he was one of the last characters to unlock.
I've heard Sakurai's story. Coupled with his comments about how no one else supposedly asked to have their characters included in Brawl, I don't exactly believe him.
Even now that I'm finally getting around to complete Sonic Colors, I'm still having a hard time trying to decide if Generations or Colors is better. To Generations' advantage, there are some pretty good stages for both classic and modern (especially looking at Green Hill, Chemical Plant, Speed Highway, and Sky Sanctuary. And despite how classic Crisis City wasn't really all that good, modern Crisis City was at least far superior to how the level was in... that game...
But I felt like the last 1/3rd of the game just left such a shitty taste in my mouth. Planet Wisp was offensive in both classic and modern versions (I still don't understand how they fucked up the level that badly. And they could have at least used more Wisp powers than two of the worst powers in the game). The Sonic Heroes and Unleashed level didn't really do much for me. And that last boss... god fucking damnit, SEGA. The final boss is not only shitty to play, but it doesn't even actually have good music! (I was just about to blast the final boss version of Endless Possibilities or Reach for the Stars on that boss to be honest)
But I felt like the last 1/3rd of the game just left such a shitty taste in my mouth. Planet Wisp was offensive in both classic and modern versions (I still don't understand how they fucked up the level that badly. And they could have at least used more Wisp powers than two of the worst powers in the game). The Sonic Heroes and Unleashed level didn't really do much for me. And that last boss... god fucking damnit, SEGA. The final boss is not only shitty to play, but it doesn't even actually have good music! (I was just about to blast the final boss version of Endless Possibilities or Reach for the Stars on that boss to be honest)
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
morningbus said:
For a character with a name related to tits, she has a remarkably flat chest
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
Combichristoffersen said:
Maybe she lost them in a skiing accident.
Boob-ow-ski.
I am the smartest man alive.
The Broken Ska Record
Member
I kinda liked the Unleashed level, but yea, the earlier stages had better designs than the later ones.MechaX said:
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
morningbus said:
You might be onto something here.
She went skiing, fell flat on her chest and slid down the mountainside, causing the friction to eradicate most of her tits, leaving her with two small lumps of fat that she covers with a bandage.
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
finalozzo said:
Planet Wisp isn't much harder than other levels, the time you need to hit is longer than other levels, too. I got just over 6 minutes and got an S-rank.
spindashing
Banned
I merely refrain from dying and 99.9% of the time, I get an S rank.
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
Oh sweet, I unlocked a new tra.. *You unlocked Neo Green Hill Zone*
Oh fuck you, game
Oh fuck you, game
Paracelsus
Member
spindashing said:
Yeah, you can do that in the story levels, it hardly is true during challenges, well most of them.
Lovely Salsa
Banned
So I played the game on the PC for the first time at My brothers house.....I must say I was VERY impressed! The game looks MUCH better than the PS3 version, I really wasnt expekting it to look this much better...its seriously time for next gen now, the current consoles are outdated.
The Xtortionist
Member
finalozzo said:
Thunder Shield to help you stay on the high paths.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
Sonic the Hedgehog 1: Omochao Edition. Apparently the creator will give Omochao a voice in a later update.
And apparently there's a crazy (possibly fake) rumour that Sonic 4 Episode 2's level list was leaked? I don't believe it because... why would that data be in there in the first place if Dimps is still using their own engine and they're not using Christian Whitehead's Sonic CD engine? At least, that's what was happening with Sonic 4: Ep 2 last time I checked...
I think it's false.
And apparently there's a crazy (possibly fake) rumour that Sonic 4 Episode 2's level list was leaked? I don't believe it because... why would that data be in there in the first place if Dimps is still using their own engine and they're not using Christian Whitehead's Sonic CD engine? At least, that's what was happening with Sonic 4: Ep 2 last time I checked...
I think it's false.
Azure Dream
Member
Dark Schala said:
The names are also pretty awful. I mean that hasn't stopped rumors from being real before, but they sound vaguely Game Gear-ish. Coupled with the "Tails kidnapped" plot mirroring S2GG, that really looks way too much like a fan making something up. But hey, maybe that's why the GG got hardly any nods in Generations, because they were already planning to do it with Episode 2.
Can't say I believe it, though.
Azure Dream
Member
ultron87 said:
It was lame, it was confusing, but I've played far worse. Hell, it could've actually have been "difficult," now that would've been a pain. As it is, unless you're going for the achievement, you can pretty much just boost through the whole thing and eventually kill it.
Klaymator14
Member
Throavium said:
That's because it's not Spring Yard Zone, it's Stardust Speedway
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
Probably because they committed to including something from Sonic CD, and thought the Metal Sonic fight from there would have been a better fit. Plus Mecha vs Metal, they're different, etc.Throavium said:
Yeah, that's it. That's what the names sounded like. (Even then, why would they pick something like Sonic 2 GG to base it off of when they could pick Triple Trouble? Unless they're saving it for a theoretical Sonic 4: Episode 3. :/ ). I doubt the rumour is true regardless.Kulock said:
It would be great if they used the new Sonic CD engine for Sonic 4: Ep 2, but I don't see it happening right now.
I kind of like the level names, they're kind of weird but cool at the same time. Only thing I don't like about the level names is that they overuse the letter "M".Dark Schala said:
Warp Mountain
Molten Lake
Manic Jungle
Metal Matrix
But yeah, I agree that it's fake. It does not make sense to have a level list for Episode 2 in a game that won't even share the engine.
Ben Morales
Member
Could you imagine how irritating this game would be if Omochao couldn't be disabled? *shivers*
Box of Bunnies
Banned
Klaymator14
Member
oh i read that wrong, please forgive me
I ended up renting this game and I really liked it. Some of the controls/physics weren't quite perfect, I still wish the framerate was a solid 60, and some of the later levels and the final boss were underwhelming, but all in all it was a pretty enjoyable ride.
Looking forward to playing the rest of the levels on the 3DS with no TV input lag. Thinking about picking up Colors at some point too, since playing as modern Sonic was a lot more fun than I expected.
Looking forward to playing the rest of the levels on the 3DS with no TV input lag. Thinking about picking up Colors at some point too, since playing as modern Sonic was a lot more fun than I expected.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
I lost it when the 1-up fanfare just kept getting higher and higher in pitch every time Omochao had something to say in addition to what you mentioned. I like how Spring Yard Zone has a section where you get a shield preventing Omochao from coming after you.branny said:
In reality, Omochao isn't that annoying... though I didn't leave him on while going through Generations, so I don't know how bad it got.
Hitlersaurus Christ
Banned
Because it wasn't Metal Sonic and they didn't want to confuse people by having two robot Sonics in the game, especially when one of them only appeared in one game.Throavium said:
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
I doubt anyone cares anymore since the game's been out for, like, two weeks... but GameSpot posted their review on the 11th, apparently? I only see reviews for the PS3 and X360 versions.
Gamespot - 8.0
Gamespot - 8.0
Azure Dream
Member
Fuck "Can't Touch This." My thumb hurts from constantly holding down boost. There's so many BAD things about that boss fight, that aren't a problem if you just want to get through it. Like how the game locks you to Y axis if Eggman's over in 2D until you boost again, and still likes to lock you off and on anyway. Or how completely awful the camera is at showing you things in 2D mode (meaning you need to just avoid it except to dodge the laser). Or how about how close garbage fades in, I've had it pretty much appear right in front of my face. Boy, that didn't make me feel cheated. And how about all that time you're waiting for Time Eater to finish some stupidly-long spinning animation, and while you're waiting dead-center on him, or just after you shattered him, a piece goes through him in the middle and hits you. Bye Can't Touch This!
It would be reasonable if the rubble didn't count, but it clearly does. I've beaten it too many times otherwise.
It would be reasonable if the rubble didn't count, but it clearly does. I've beaten it too many times otherwise.
Azure Dream
Member
So I watch a Youtube video (didn't learn anything past it's safe to just constantly shoot out Classic Sonic, instead of being more sparing with him), took a short break, bought a bunch of lives, went back and got it on my first try. I had something stupid like 230 rings at the end.
That boss is so flakey, though. Sometimes I just randomly bounced off his core, regardless of whether or not Classic Sonic was there. At one point I somehow managed to get in FRONT of the boss, which very briefly flipped the camera before I dropped back.
At least I know I got it before they potentially "fix" it later on. At least I hope they fix it.
S-Ranking him even on Hard's not that tough, it's just about learning when he's attackable and sometimes lucking out a little. He has some weird moments where you can attack him for like an instant, like right after it switches from 3D to 2D, but you have almost no time to do it. (Sonic's done some weird things trying to homing attack chase after him.)
That boss is so flakey, though. Sometimes I just randomly bounced off his core, regardless of whether or not Classic Sonic was there. At one point I somehow managed to get in FRONT of the boss, which very briefly flipped the camera before I dropped back.
At least I know I got it before they potentially "fix" it later on. At least I hope they fix it.
AniHawk said:
S-Ranking him even on Hard's not that tough, it's just about learning when he's attackable and sometimes lucking out a little. He has some weird moments where you can attack him for like an instant, like right after it switches from 3D to 2D, but you have almost no time to do it. (Sonic's done some weird things trying to homing attack chase after him.)
Phonomezer
Banned
Dark Schala said:
How on Earth is switching between the Sonics confusing AT ALL?
Anyone?
No?
Didn't think so.
Yoshi
Headmaster of Console Warrior Jugendstrafanstalt
What's up with Egg Dragoon? I've S-ranked him on both difficulties on my first try (obviously restarting a bit to learn what he's doing, but not all too much, maybe 8-10 times) and didn't experience any problems. S-ranking the last boss also was really easy, whereas going through without being hit was a bit annoying because of a lack of proper feedback when being hit.
