This is beautiful. I hope a mod is released where Classic Sonic replaces Modern in every stage. It looks so damn fun!
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Sonic Generations |OT| What Sonic can learn from Sonic
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SuperAngelo64
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Really?See You Next Wednesday said:
I think for a fighting game that is a pretty great representation.
Smash Sonic is by far my favorite Sonic.
PeakPointMatrix
Member
Anth0ny said:
Looks like he controls like Adventure Sonic, but with a more cooperative camera. And he's boostless! Uhhhg I wannnt.
JonTron has made a sequel to his Sonic Colours video review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WdUs19Y-lY
ThatObviousUser
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Anth0ny said:
I like how it looks (especially the rail grinding, lol), but it looks pretty boring to me.
At least put the homing attack in.
Zomba13
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Easy enough to get and would no doubt make Classic in modern stages play a whole lot better.Andrex said:I like how it looks (especially the rail grinding, lol), but it looks pretty boring to me.
I like how they did what I saw suggested somewhere and replace trick rings/ramps with the normal versions. Should be able to use Classic on all stages now that someone has been able to do that (hitting a trick ring/ramp as classic in a modern level crashes the game as Classic Sonic has no trick animations so it tries to load things that aren't there and breaks the game or something).
ThatObviousUser
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.la1n said:
Eh? I just said I like classic Sonic's design better. How am I part of the problem?
Modern gameplay isn't bad, but it becomes bad when you strip out the things it was designed for. It's like adding the boost to the older games, but in reverse.
SuperAngelo64
Banned
To be honest the Classic portions are much more fun with the homing attack.
Except, it's pretty damn hard to hit enemies without the homing attack in 3D gameplay. 2D gameplay though, yeah can't say I care for the homing attack there..la1n said:
Haven't unlocked it yet, but from my experience with the homing attack in Sonic 4, I find it a lot less fun and definitely less satisfying (another reason why I find that game extremely underwhelming). Enemies became no longer a threat and the bosses become too easy. Me thinks 2D gameplay and homing attack doesn't mix well, it just makes everything feel too easySuperAngelo64 said:
Personally, I hope Episode 2 will have the Homing Attack as a toggle option.
Bucket-o-roadkill
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Classic Sonic playthrough of modern Sky Sanctuary really gave me a Sonic Jam vibe, from that 3D world bit. Very cool
It's nothing like the homing attack from Sonic 4. Spamming it actually slows you down and thanks to the virtues of actual thought out level design and enemy placement, there's nowhere where you're just mashing it to reach the end of an enemy chain. Enemies do become less of a threat, but it's actually really nice for speeding through levels and hitting the top routes without removing all semblances of platforming. It'd be nice if S4:E2 follows that formula but DIMPS gonna DIMPS.qq more said:
Hmm... I should give the Homing Attack a try in Generations then, maybe it'll change my mind about it. But, stillBerordn said:
at enemies becoming less of a threat. DIMPS/Sega should design enemies that specifically counters the Homing Attack in S4:E2, oh and while they're at it, they seriously should make it so the Homing Attack doesn't work against bosses... seriously, those bosses were a joke (aside from Lost Labyrinth) in Episode 1.
ThatObviousUser
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We'll see if Generations 3DS shows whether Dimps have learned from their mistakes.
When is that coming out again? 22nd? I hope someone grabs that and post their impressions. I'm really on the fence about that version. A part of me wants it because there's exclusive reimagined levels, but another part of me doesn't want it because Dimps' games hasn't impressed me at all lately. (And I'm VERY disappointed that the Genesis Act 1 levels aren't exactly reimagined, which is especially jarring in comparison to the PS3/360 game)Andrex said:
SuperAngelo64
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Andrex said:
I just want to hear the damn soundtrack.
Classic Windmill Isle better be awesome.
Christopher
Member
Anyone have a good quality version of the Open Your Heart remix?
RobbieNick
Junior Member
http://www.tssznews.com/2011/11/16/water-palace-not-apotos-last-sonic-generations-3ds-stage/
It appears water palace, not Apotos is the final level reveal for Sonic Generations.
Spanish review gives the game a 90. Has 100 missions.
It appears water palace, not Apotos is the final level reveal for Sonic Generations.
Spanish review gives the game a 90. Has 100 missions.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
Beaten. But that particular site has scans, so... you know what to do.
Water Palace seems to have nods to Apotos, though.
Kinda busy marking right now so I can't translate bits and pieces of it. Er...
Graphics: 3/4 - (outstanding levels, characters and scenes, the game is just bathed in colour and looks great but not outstanding)
Multiplayer: 2/4 - (local VS mode and online mode guarantees fun times to be had with other players [but they don't list out what they had problems with here? ok.])
Length: 3/4 - (replayability is a big factor, they say, and the challenge modes lengthen the gameplay)
Fun/entertainment factor: 4/4 - (the game is so fast, and gets even better if you decide to challenge your own times and records)
Overall: 90/100.
Unfortunately, I can't make out the "negatives" at all. It's too blurry.
Water Palace seems to have nods to Apotos, though.
Kinda busy marking right now so I can't translate bits and pieces of it. Er...
Graphics: 3/4 - (outstanding levels, characters and scenes, the game is just bathed in colour and looks great but not outstanding)
Multiplayer: 2/4 - (local VS mode and online mode guarantees fun times to be had with other players [but they don't list out what they had problems with here? ok.])
Length: 3/4 - (replayability is a big factor, they say, and the challenge modes lengthen the gameplay)
Fun/entertainment factor: 4/4 - (the game is so fast, and gets even better if you decide to challenge your own times and records)
Overall: 90/100.
Unfortunately, I can't make out the "negatives" at all. It's too blurry.
Aaron Strife
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Good thing they're not going for Windmill Isle, the roster would have been waaay too first level-heavy.
Green Hill, Mushroom Hill, Emerald Coast, Radical Highway (Shadow's first level - honestly, why didn't they just do Metal Harbor), Tropical Resort.
Green Hill, Mushroom Hill, Emerald Coast, Radical Highway (Shadow's first level - honestly, why didn't they just do Metal Harbor), Tropical Resort.
I'm not really sure what to think about about the 3DS' level selection.
I like the inclusion of Mushroom Hill, Casino Night and Radical Highway, but I'm kind of bummed out about Emerald Coast (I mean it's basically just Green Hill on a beach) and Tropical Resort (Really, any other level from Colours would have been good. Starlight Carnival or Aquarium Park would have been cool).
That one Sonic Rush level out of nowhere seems weird too since it's the only handheld game represented. It would have been nice to get another Sonic Unleashed level instead like Dragon Road.
I like the inclusion of Mushroom Hill, Casino Night and Radical Highway, but I'm kind of bummed out about Emerald Coast (I mean it's basically just Green Hill on a beach) and Tropical Resort (Really, any other level from Colours would have been good. Starlight Carnival or Aquarium Park would have been cool).
That one Sonic Rush level out of nowhere seems weird too since it's the only handheld game represented. It would have been nice to get another Sonic Unleashed level instead like Dragon Road.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
To be fair, in the footage of Generations 3DS with Tropical Resort, Sonic appeared to be using the Red Burst Wisp which was exclusive to the DS version of Colours. It might take more nods from Colours DS than Colours Wii.OMG Aero said:
But yeah, the level selection is peculiar.
RobbieNick
Junior Member
Berordn said:
But we get "Back to Back" instead! XD
The game has been out for awhile now, so let's take a look back at this review.
Holy moly donut shop. This guy is the biggest nitpicker that's ever nitpicked. What's saddening is that there are people who are actually just like this guy and aren't totally trolling.
Holy moly donut shop. This guy is the biggest nitpicker that's ever nitpicked. What's saddening is that there are people who are actually just like this guy and aren't totally trolling.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
Klaymator14
Member
I like how he dies with Modern Sonic then complains about... character design? wtflol
And how did he even get those glitches? through all my playthroughs I've never encountered anything close to that... poor guy is just cursed I guess
And how did he even get those glitches? through all my playthroughs I've never encountered anything close to that... poor guy is just cursed I guess
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
...I wonder if Cash Cash will remix Back 2 Back?
And Amazon.co.jp has a partial soundtrack list up. Edit: And if anyone's wondering what the synopsis in Japanese text means, it's basically, "celebrate Sonic's 20th anniversary by buying this lovely 3-disc collection consisting of a lot of music throughout the series remixed for Generations. This is a must-have for Sonic fans!"
Also, for some reason, even though I completely finished it by myself earlier this year (I played it with a friend a few years ago and it was... :/) and I didn't want to play it again, I played Sonic 06 a little bit to at least get to Crisis City. I definitely think the Generations level design and the way it was handled overall in Generations is better than the 2006 version. But I guess that's to be expected.
He's probably doing it on purpose. That whole second part... :lolKlaymator14 said:
And Amazon.co.jp has a partial soundtrack list up. Edit: And if anyone's wondering what the synopsis in Japanese text means, it's basically, "celebrate Sonic's 20th anniversary by buying this lovely 3-disc collection consisting of a lot of music throughout the series remixed for Generations. This is a must-have for Sonic fans!"
Do note that this is a partial soundtrack list. My only fear is that they'll stick all of the HD versions' music on one disc, the 3DS version's music on the second disc and the shared music on the third disc... :/
Also, for some reason, even though I completely finished it by myself earlier this year (I played it with a friend a few years ago and it was... :/) and I didn't want to play it again, I played Sonic 06 a little bit to at least get to Crisis City. I definitely think the Generations level design and the way it was handled overall in Generations is better than the 2006 version. But I guess that's to be expected.
Azure Dream
Member
Andrex said:
This was a screenshot from August.
These are enemies infamous for bouncing away your attacks. Here Sonic's just boosting through a line of them. They should be the anti-boost enemies. Maybe you have to wait for them all to turn around or soomething, but... yeah, I doubt it.
Played the PS3 demo and this game is surprisingly impressive. Looks sensational in 3D mode, with very little crosstalk. I was never into Sonic, but I'm considering buying this.
Can't say the same about Rayman though. Looked pretty but gameplay is pretty boring.
Any impressions on the 3DS version? Interested in it, but don't want to be a half assed version.
Can't say the same about Rayman though. Looked pretty but gameplay is pretty boring.
Any impressions on the 3DS version? Interested in it, but don't want to be a half assed version.
TheCongressman1
Member
PKrockin said:
Advanced 1, no. 2, yes. 3, no. Rush, yes. Etc.
Azure Dream
Member
TheCongressman1 said:
Advance 2 let you pass through the game if you "held right", much in the same way that it introduced Cream as an overpowered beginner character. You weren't about to get any emeralds or good rankings that way, though.
DICKS AHOY
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I don't see the problem with Water Palace. Sunset Park would have been nice to represent the GG games (though at the same time the GBA titles/Music Plant was skipped over too), but overall at the cost of having a smaller level count/being made by DIMPS (that review gives me hope though) it's a lot more balanced than the HD version's was. 3 'classic', 4 'modern', with chances being the classic modern stages will have elements of older stages in in it.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
Not yet, but a Spanish magazine review, as pointed out a few posts up, gave it a 90.Ydahs said:
I'm sure a few of us will pick it up next week and post impressions.
AbsoluteZero
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So I just realized there are Avatar Awards in this game...how did I miss this before?
Azure Dream
Member
vall03 said:
No, you have to clear the boss without being hit by anything. Some people have lucked out and gotten it despite hitting the rubble, but usually that disqualifies you.
You can do it on normal, and the boss has a very predictable pattern. The hard part is avoiding the rubble (you can spam A to destroy a bunch of it with Classic Sonic), keeping up your ring count, and you won't know for sure you got it until the score tally, which from there you have to skip through the credits and reload the game to try again, so if you think you hit something, pause and hit Restart.
This is the video I watched right before getting it myself. If you pretty much do what Aura does in that video, you'll probably get it. Just be warned not to shoot Classic Sonic after you've landed a hit on the boss unless you have to, because Classic Sonic won't warp with you if you've shot him out, he instead takes 7-10 seconds to fly over to your new location on the map.
ah, I see, but Im playing on Steam and I've experienced it from previous games where I didn't get the achievement even though I met the condition. oh well, Its not a big deal, not really that into achievement collecting, I was just surprised that I got an S Rank so I assumed I will also get the achievement. Now, its time go Red Ring hunting!
Azure Dream
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vall03 said:
It's a hard achievement to get on any platform. It caused me more frustration than anything else in the game, so you've definitely got the right idea to just ignore it and do other things.