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[balladofwindfishes]

I got a controller for christmas

wow, it makes this already enjoyable game 100% easier to control and play. I didn't even know I could drift the entire game! And I beat it, 100% all missions using a keyboard!

 

[abasm]

I got a controller for christmas

wow, it makes this already enjoyable game 100% easier to control and play. I didn't even know I could drift the entire game! And I beat it, 100% all missions using a keyboard!

You're a mad fool! I commend you.

 

[qq more]

Aw come on. Don't hate on Espio! Vector and Charmy sure, they're annoying as hell now.

 

[Dark Schala]

Since the Community thread isn't finished yet, I want to wish SonicGAF a safe and Merry Christmas.

Hahaha, who the fuck is Espio?

Guess his current occupation as a ninja apparently works well, lol.

I got a controller for christmas

wow, it makes this already enjoyable game 100% easier to control and play. I didn't even know I could drift the entire game! And I beat it, 100% all missions using a keyboard!

Just reminds me of how I used to be able to beat Sonic CD on the PC with a keyboard multiple times when I was a kid. I don't even know how the hell I did that!

 

[qq more]

Keyboard for 2D gaming isn't really hard. I never got how people can't play it with that. Non-FPS 3D keyboard gaming on the other hand... argh!!

 

[Azure Dream]

One keyboard trick I picked up at some point was to map the buttons to the outer edges, like the action buttons to the num pad, and pick it up and use it like a giant gamepad. It works better with some keyboards than others, though, depending on how heavy yours is, if it's ergonomic, if it's bulked down with multimedia controls, etc. I don't really do it anymore.

 

[SykoTech]

With that said, one of the best lines in the game came from (last boss spoilers)

Spoiler

Eggman: "Who are these guys?" after the whole crew show up to cheer Sonic. Robotnik: "They don't matter; they're insignificant"

or something to that effect. Took that as a wink from the devs to the fans. Beautiful.

Spoiler

It was Shadow who he was referring to as well. I was quite amused by that.

 

[Lijik]

Aw come on. Don't hate on Espio! Vector and Charmy sure, they're annoying as hell now.

Man whatever. There is no Sonic character more boss than classic Vector.

 

[Diablohead]

You mean

best vector voice EVER

 

[Anth0ny]

vector is swag on a hundred trillion

 

[Azure Dream]

Doesn't count if it's not in-game.

They almost were in Sonic 1 as a part of the sound test, but they had to be cut for time, and they used the extra space to add the "SEGA" voice at the start. There's still a relic of this (of sorts, maybe not the same graphics necessarily) in the Sonic 1 Game Gear ending. Master System version too.

 

[Professor Beef]

Merry Beefmas SonicGAF, and a happy birthday to me!

 

[Sanic]

Was there a separate thread for the 3ds version? Anyone have any thoughts on it? Metacritic paints a grim picture but if it's a competent sonic rush sequel I may be OK.

 

[Hi2u]

Is this a good game? I'm not a huge sonic fan, my last true sonic game I played was sonic 2 on mega drive.

I fired it up for the first time today, green hill zone started and some baby voice from a tutorial animal started talking. I was actually embarrassed playing it as I'm 32 and the game sounds like its for a younger audience. So I switched it off after hearing that. Should I bother?

 

[qq more]

Man whatever. There is no Sonic character more boss than classic Vector.

To be completely honest, I only hate their Modern counterparts. Vector and Charmy are cool in the the old era though. Vector's animations in Chaotix was hilarious.

Is this a good game? I'm not a huge sonic fan, my last true sonic game I played was sonic 2 on mega drive.

I fired it up for the first time today, green hill zone started and some baby voice from a tutorial animal started talking. I was actually embarrassed playing it as I'm 32 and the game sounds like its for a younger audience. So I switched it off after hearing that. Should I bother?

It is a very good game. Flawed, but very good. Keep playing!

 

[Professor Beef]

Vector's walking animation is the best thing to ever happen.

 

[Dark Schala]

Merry Beefmas SonicGAF, and a happy birthday to me!

It's your birthday today? (Happy birthday! ) Double-presents?!

Was there a separate thread for the 3ds version? Anyone have any thoughts on it? Metacritic paints a grim picture but if it's a competent sonic rush sequel I may be OK.

I don't really think it's the best Rush-esque game out there. The three Rush games (Rush, Rush Adventure, Colours DS) were far superior to this.

Most of us who had played it had said that:

-Classic Sonic's physics are more accurate than the HD version
-Classic Sonic learns Homing Attack after Genesis Era
-The final boss executed better in the 3DS version than the HD version (play this with 3D on, trust me)
-The meat of the game lies within the 100 optional missions (unlockable with 5 3DS Play Coins, so rack 'em up!) and the online versus modes. They're really fun, so it seems like the game was built for VS or Streetpass play
-The main game ... well, the Genesis Era maps are ripped right from the Genesis originals, the Modern Era maps (Rush/Colours DS) were similar to the original Rush games' maps, and the Dreamcast Era was a bland mess.
-I'd recommend playing this game with 3D turned on, just to make things look nicer.

I fired it up for the first time today, green hill zone started and some baby voice from a tutorial animal started talking. I was actually embarrassed playing it as I'm 32 and the game sounds like its for a younger audience. So I switched it off after hearing that. Should I bother?

Keep going; it's a great game.

Do note that you can turn Laura Bailey's voice off/Omochao off (the baby voice that you were referring to) in the Options menu.

 

[Professor Beef]

It's your birthday today? (Happy birthday! ) Double-presents?!

If I had asked for a lot, yes. xD All I asked for was some games (AssCreedRev, Arkham City, and GENERATIONS) and some pantsu.

 

[Zomba13]

Keep going; it's a great game.

Do note that you can turn Laura Bailey's voice off/Omochao off (the baby voice that you were referring to) in the Options menu.

Do this as soon as you can. You really do not need it at all unless you want to be told exactly what to do all the time and have an annoying thing follow you around. Leave the button prompts on though as they will come in handy.

 

[Professor Beef]

While I am proud that I have managed to keep myself spoiler-free from the games I asked for, part of me really, really, REALLY wants to keep Omochao on for old times' sake. Someone talk me out of it.

 

[Lijik]

Hey bros its your ol pal vector here swaggin it out on the neo gamin age forums

beef my man i hear you askin bout flyin chao robots and all i gotta say

is naw naw naw, challenge that call

Its a bad call son

Naw

peace out

 

[Professor Beef]

Fuckin'

 

[Dark Schala]

OMG... I'm dying...

If I had asked for a lot, yes. xD All I asked for was some games (AssCreedRev, Arkham City, and GENERATIONS) and some pantsu.

What have you done?

LOL, still, nice haul. I hope your birthday/Christmas is safe, fun and relaxing.

Ours has been quiet, and that's the way I want it to be.

 

[nns3d]

Vector really does have the best walking animation...

 

[qq more]

Hahahaha. Fucking brilliant.

 

[JonCha]

Completed the game today. Pretty good, apart from three cutscenes looking horribly pixelated.

My favourite stage is classic Seasode Hill. That stage has a great flow to it.

 

[Wizpig]

It still amazes me how well Crisis City turned out in Generations. The classic version is probably my favourite level in the entire game.

The modern one is mine, probably.
Dude, you JUMP in 3d from platform to platform, without homing attack.
And you don't fall, because the level design there is actually good and amazing for speedruns.
Yeah, probably my favorite.
The Heroes one is the most "free" one though.
And Green Hill the most "Unleashed-boost-spam one"... so one of my less favorite.

I never commented the game here on GAF, but let me summarize like this: loved Colours Wii, think this is even better.
Level design, polish, everything.
Best 3d Sonic after Adventure 2 and in some ways even better than the Adventure games. (although historically this is less important)

Now, here's why i'm here: i got the 3DS version today.

It's fun, sure, but the controls feel less tight (while still better than Sonic 4, hooray) and the Megadrive Era in Classic mode is cut/paste if i'm not mistaken.
Mushroom Hill Modern is pretty fun though, and things like "favorite Sonic game?" on the StreetPass card are a nice touch.

Some questions:

-Hahahaha guys, you almost got me! play coins aren't the only way to unlock missions, right? RIGHTTTTTT?

-Ok, this one is stupid: when looking at the logo (Press Start screen) i noticed two weird black lines on the logo sides.
I thought the screen was dirty, but i only notice them in 3d and on that screen.
Is that a, uh, .gif problem or something?

 

[Dark Schala]

-Hahahaha guys, you almost got me! play coins aren't the only way to unlock missions, right? RIGHTTTTTT?

Streetpass and points from online mode can help unlock missions. There's no one around where I live who have a copy of Generations and/or a 3DS so Streetpassing wasn't a very ideal thing for me.

-Ok, this one is stupid: when looking at the logo (Press Start screen) i noticed two weird black lines on the logo sides.
I thought the screen was dirty, but i only notice them in 3d and on that screen.
Is that a, uh, .gif problem or something?

Is that what happens with the 3DS screen defect? I didn't notice that with mine, I don't think...

 

[FreeMufasa]

God I wish we could still use animated gifs.

 

[Lijik]

-Hahahaha guys, you almost got me! play coins aren't the only way to unlock missions, right? RIGHTTTTTT??

You accumulate some form of overall points in the game that will unlock some of the missions for you. Ive gotten missions for beating a mission, playing online, and I think playing through the main game unlocks you one for each stage.

Luckily I have found it is SUPER EASY to cheat the play coin system!
-Its time to go for a long walk (or set up your favorite way to cheat. idk of any ways that are viable personally). Check periodically, when you hit the 1000 steps mark go into your system settings and set it ahead a day. Keep doing this when you hit 1000 steps until you're done with your walk.
-When you're finished, go spend all of your coins ingame and then set your system back to the proper date.
-When tomorrow rolls around you'll have a fresh slate, time to go rack up more coins. Wash rinse repeat.

It will take at most 500 coins to pay your way through.
Good luck!

 

[Dark Schala]

Luckily I have found it is SUPER EASY to cheat the play coin system!
-Its time to go for a long walk (or set up your favorite way to cheat. idk of any ways that are viable personally). Check periodically, when you hit the 1000 steps mark go into your system settings and set it ahead a day. Keep doing this when you hit 1000 steps until you're done with your walk.
-When you're finished, go spend all of your coins ingame and then set your system back to the proper date.
-When tomorrow rolls around you'll have a fresh slate, time to go rack up more coins. Wash rinse repeat.

Oh, d'oh! That sounds like the most obvious thing to do.

Why didn't I think about that before? :/

 

[Lijik]

Oh, d'oh! That sounds like the most obvious thing to do.

Why didn't I think about that before? :/

I thought of it before but never tried it until recently because I figured Nintendo would have set some way up to fuck you over for trying to game the system.
Turns out, nope!

 

[Wizpig]

Streetpass and points from online mode can help unlock missions. There's no one around where I live who have a copy of Generations and/or a 3DS so Streetpassing wasn't a very ideal thing for me.


Is that what happens with the 3DS screen defect? I didn't notice that with mine, I don't think...

Nope, it's like this

| Sonic Generations |

of course the | are less noticeable, and i only see them in 3d. also they don't cover the whole screen, just the logo.
But since i only see those "artifacts" on the logo and in this game the first thing i thought is .gif artifacts or something...... pay it no mind, i dunno.

Thanks for the replies to both of you.
And fuck game coins anyways.

I mean, i love 'em, but i need them to buy those puzzles, you know T_T (and they don't even send me spotpass purple pieces for my puzzles)

 

[thefil]

So quick mini review.

This is the first game I have every lowered my computer from native resolution to run. This may sound like an insult to its programming, but it's really a compliment to its quality. I've been playing Green Hill Zone and Chemical Plant on my Macbook just to get the red stars. I have no idea why I love modern Sonic so much, but I am disturbed and strange in that I do. This is Sonic Adventure realized, plus high quality classic Sonic levels.

The only game I was willing to pay more than $10 for this winter. I love it, totally worth a buy.

 

[Seven Force]

Vector

This post made my night. Thanks for that. :lol

 

[RawkHawk2010]

I really hope some DLC comes around soon.

 

[Berordn]

I really hope some DLC comes around soon.

Casino Night Zone will be up on Steam tomorrow. No other DLC's been announced, but it supports it. Seems probable that we'll see something else.

 

[qq more]

I thought it was a pinball mini game and not a full fledged act1/act2 stage (?)

It is the minigame. It was originally a pre-order bonus for the console versions.

 

[spindashing]

Merry Christmas, SonicGAF.

 

[Electivirus]

Merry Christmas, SonicGAF.

Merry Christmas!

...Swag.

Spoiler

I guess he finally found the computer room.

 

[Professor Beef]

That Vector post was one of the best things to happen on my birthday.

 

[Zomba13]

God I wish we could still use animated gifs.

Me too.

 

[Teknoman]

Is this a good game? I'm not a huge sonic fan, my last true sonic game I played was sonic 2 on mega drive.

I fired it up for the first time today, green hill zone started and some baby voice from a tutorial animal started talking. I was actually embarrassed playing it as I'm 32 and the game sounds like its for a younger audience. So I switched it off after hearing that. Should I bother?

• Turn off Omachao for tutorials in options.
• Dont be embarrassed, its a game thats meant for all ages, same as Mario or most Kirby titles.
• Its pretty good with alot of replay value, however the final zone has some low points.
• The game can be decently challenging at times, but nothing too difficult to make you stop.
• Buy Sonic CD HD as well.

Woah i had not realized you could no longer use animated gifs. What is this? GameFaqs?

On a side note: i turned a buddy of mine on to this game and we just both beat it last night. His words : " fuck thanks ana, now I'm a sonic fan. H8 my life"

Can't think of a better compliment for the game. Next up: Sonic Colors!

We can use them, just not for avatars. Bandwidth and all that i'm guessing.

EDIT: Old school vector looks much better than modern...and I never pictured him to have a voice similar to what he has now. Same for Espio.

 

[Professor Beef]

Alright, popping this in for the first time and I already turned off Omochao. Let's gooooooooooo

 

[Madrical]

I fucking love this game. That is all.

 

[Combichristoffersen]

Merry Christmas, SonicGAF.

Moves like Jagger

 

[Professor Beef]

Not even 5 minutes in, and I'm losing my shit at Sonic pushing Amy's face as he's talking to Tails. I got a good feeling about this.

 

[Throavium]

Not even 5 minutes in, and I'm losing my shit at Sonic pushing Amy's face as he's talking to Tails. I got a good feeling about this.

Got the game on sale?

 

[Professor Beef]

Got the game on sale?

Birthday present.

 

[Wizpig]

Christmas stole our 3DS online? i'm having trouble connecting to the Versus mode (a white "error" screen on the touch screen) and i hear some people have trouble for Mario Kart 7 too.