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[SovanJedi]

What are you supposed to do in Zone 9

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aka. Oil Ocean act 2 boss?

I got there, the boss just crushed me twice without bothering to really explain how to dodge it properly, and then proceeding to "lol game over, better play 20 minutes of this zone to just reach this point to lose again!"

If it's the thing I'm thinking of, which got me the first time round, you need to

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jump to the far right platform and avoid standing on the platforms being dragged down, to begin with. For some reason, it registers you as "standing" on the platform if you don't jump off it, even under the oil, and being dragged offscreen counts as a bottomless pit death. So just make sure to never be standing on a platform when it's dragged underneath the surface.

 

[Robin64]

Not sure if this was covered already: do we know if there are any differences between the console versions? (Frame rate, features etc.)?

None. All are 1080p/60fps on the telly, with the Switch one being 720p/60fps on its own screen.

XB1 and PS4 have achievements, Switch has portability.

 

[gunstarhero]

None. All are 1080p/60fps on the telly, with the Switch one being 720p/60fps on its own screen.

XB1 and PS4 have achievements, Switch has portability.

Thanks!

 

[Mr Swine]

None. All are 1080p/60fps on the telly, with the Switch one being 720p/60fps on its own screen.

XB1 and PS4 have achievements, Switch has portability.

And 2 player on tabletop with each joycon right?

 

[User123456]

Just got to the fifth zone. So far I haven't experienced a single bug on Switch.

This game is so freaking good. But at the same time, it's not better than I expected it to be. It's a game that is 100% exactly as advertised. I don't think any game has managed to meet the expectations that its marketing set so exactly to the letter, but hey, I'm not complaining. 2D sonic is back!

 

[brokenbeans]

Hurry up 4pm

 

[Robin64]

And 2 player on tabletop with each joycon right?

Honestly not sure. Given the limited buttons that Sonic needs, I'd hope so.

 

[Ferr986]

The only con I have so far is that the 2p mode is not online. Dunno why they didn't do it, even the shitty Sonic 2 backbone port had it

 

[GustyGardner]

Just finished the final boss (Yes, I'm a madman.)

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Final Boss was cool in a wacky way but like many bosses in this game, I only won through taking advantage of the invincibility frames after losing rings over and over again.

Unfortunately

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I assume I didn't get the true final boss ala Doomsday for missing 4 of the Emeralds.

Overall, I had an absolute blast and everything is completely on point. I'm actually a big fan of most of the 3D Sonic games but there's no denying the classic 2D games are the best, and this one might just top them all.

One disappointment was that

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Hydrocity seemed far too similar to the original compared to the other remixed stages. It had the chains and Labyrinth arrow traps but everything else felt too samey, especially the level design. Also, I may have just missed it but no wall crushing section is unacceptable. The boss fight was fucking glorious though, as most bosses were in this game.

Overall, I'd say that Mirage Saloon 2 or Press Garden 2 were my favourite original stages. Mirage Saloon for the sweet music and incredibly surprising boss fight and Press Garden for the stunning transition and beautiful aesthetics.

Any word on DLC for this game? I'm kind of disappointed

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Sonic 1 only got one remixed zone and DLC would be a chance to fix that.

 

[vaderise]

Okay holy shit that

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Puyo Puyo

boss fight.
I can't stop laughing.

 

[LordKano]

Oh my goddd chemical plant zone act 2

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I've put 10 hours in Puyo Puyo Tetris a few weeks ago, I was ready

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Guys.

If you're going to use a spoiler tag, PREVIEW YOUR POST before you click "Submit Reply". You should always do this. Every. Single. Time.

NO ONE should be spoiled on Chemical Plant's act 2 boss.

 

[Nexus Zero]

Is the drop dash available from the start?

Also, Chemical Plant Zone... amazing. I mean, obviously the boss (I got chills, pitch perfect), but also the little touches:

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That chamber with the rising water - I was immediately went into reflex mode and I was missing all the jumps, I actually died before I figured out they'd flipped the movement of some of the blocks. It was like driving on the right.

And there's that tube junction where you choose your direction. I got a little chuckle out of that because even now when I replay Sonic 2 I still hold a direction at the junctions because I've never figured out if there's a way to influence which way you go.

The little crawlers firing projectiles every stop instead of every other stop - that is just mean

 

[Branduil]

Re-appropriating

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Sky Chase Zone

as the first act of

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Saloon Mirage

was an interesting choice. They missed a golden opportunity to bring back the

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train boss from Triple Trouble

though, that would have been a lot better than the

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flying worm boss.

 

[Mark1]

What the fuck at the end of Mirage Saloon act 1?!!

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Bark???

 

[Seik]

Just had time to clear Green Hill Zone before going to work.


Game is fucking perfection so far.

 

[deriks]

So the game was about to go at 1h. I took a nap at 22h and then I wake up at 5h, but I need to get ready for work. Didn't have any time to play.

Life sucks.

 

[Zampano]

Game seems great. Also, never thought I'd ever willingly hand over my credit card details to a Russian website but god bless region free digital purchasing.

 

[vaderise]

Please tell me if there are more

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Sega game easter eggs

in later levels?

 

[entremet]

Locked and loaded for my morning commute. Played some. So fun. I'm a kid again.

 

[papertoonz]

just beat the game

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got all the chaos emeralds so i got to do the final boss, pretty fun what with it kinda being a three way struggle

over all a good game but i wish there was some more new zones, i don't think most people wanted to come back to hydrocity

Re-appropriating

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Sky Chase Zone

as the first act of

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Saloon Mirage

was an interesting choice. They missed a golden opportunity to bring back the

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train boss from Triple Trouble

though, that would have been a lot better than the

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flying worm boss.

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yeah it clear these guys had a ton of different ideas when it came to making boss fight it really blew me away each time seeing what they would come up with, sadly that might have be the worst boss of the bunch, too much waiting around for my liking

 

[OrbitalBeard]

The blue ring power-up that

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makes your rings giant and easier to collect when you get hit

is a really neat item. Is this a new item or has it been in a previous game?

 

[N30RYU]

Loving it so far after an hour or so.

 

[Deleted member 57681]

Oh God Sonic is fucking back, this game is classy as hell. I'm not gonna lie, losing 5 lives to the moving cubes and their magical hitboxes in Chemical Plant Zone made me rage like it's 1992. Even the jank is emulated perfectly.
And blue balls still suck.

 

[gbpackers25]

It's going to be a long day at work today. As soon as I get back I'll be playing this until people come over to play Undertale later tonight

 

[papertoonz]

The blue ring power-up that

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makes your rings giant and easier to collect when you get hit

is a really neat item. Is this a new item or has it been in a previous game?

it was in

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knuckles chaotix

though it's not the same as it was in that game

 

[OrbitalBeard]

it was in

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knuckles chaotix

though it's not the same as it was in that game

Thanks! That's the only classic Sonic game I haven't played, I believe.

 

[deriks]

The blue ring power-up that

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makes your rings giant and easier to collect when you get hit

is a really neat item. Is this a new item or has it been in a previous game?

Knuckles Chaotix was the first one.

 

[entremet]

So anyone double dipping lol?

I just may triple dip. Game is so fun.

 

[witness]

Downloaded but now work all day, goddamn today will be long ☹️

 

[OrbitalBeard]

So anyone double dipping lol?

I just may triple dip. Game is so fun.

If a physical version is announced for Switch, I'll be pre-ordering it instantly.

 

[Android18a]

So anyone double dipping lol?

I just may triple dip. Game is so fun.

Got it on Switch, tempted to grab it on PS4 too... and would 100% buy a physical game card version for Switch.

 

[RetroDLC]

The game just crashed for me (on PS4) when I tried to load the online leaderboards for Green Hill Zone Act 1.
Any, this game is great, and what the hell is a

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peel out

?

 

[Berordn]

Re-appropriating

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Sky Chase Zone

as the first act of

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Saloon Mirage

was an interesting choice. They missed a golden opportunity to bring back the

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train boss from Triple Trouble

though, that would have been a lot better than the

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flying worm boss.

Without going into much detail,

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things play out MUCH differently on Knuckles's route

.

 

[Robin64]

The game just crashed for me (on PS4) when I tried to load the online leaderboards for Green Hill Zone Act 1.
Any, this game is great, and what the hell is a

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peel out

?

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[Paul_Str337]

I got it for PS4 but really want it for my Switch because it would be much easier to play with my daughter.

 

[Camjo-Z]

At Studiopolis and SWEET BABY JESUS THIS IS THE BEST 2D SONIC SINCE THE GENESIS

 

[NotLiquid]

Chemical Plant 2's boss just turned this from 8 to 11.

 

[stargateheaven]

If you wait on the title screen, the intro plays again.

BUT! if you wait a 2nd time, a new tune plays with the intro.

 

[jariw]

And 2 player on tabletop with each joycon right?

Yes, if that's a setup you want to use.

 

[Gamecocks625]

Just had time to play the first green hill zone and had that same feel when I first laid eyes on Sonic 1 on the genesis as a little kid. I'm going to enjoy this one.

 

[Heavy Iron Industries]

Okay fuck it, im charging up my Switch and buying this now.

 

[Robin64]

Okay fuck it, im charging up my Switch and buying this now.

Regrets, you will have none.

 

[Loz246789]

Ok what the fuck zone... 10? act 2:

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The only thing thing lava reefy about that act was the lava and some of the hazards. Reviews weren't kidding when they said some act 2's were new zones in disguise. Holy cow. Even the music was BARELY recognisable.

This game is great.

 

[Seik]

Couldn't help myself, played on the bus.

Act 2 Zone 2...2 Emeralds and 4 bonus stages done.

It feels right at home, and it does it the best.

 

[Aki-at]

So anyone double dipping lol?

I just may triple dip. Game is so fun.

Double dip for physical because my SEGA collection needs increasing on PS4.

 

[jobrro]

OMG I finished the main game earlier but just jumped back in to grab a couple emeralds and discovered if Tails is flying near you can press up and jump and take control of Tails and fly around while controlling Sonic.

Was it like this is Sonic 3? I don't remember that.

 

[Coxy100]

It's £15.99, yes.

But change your acount to Russia, use your normal card, and you'll get it for just over £9 instead. Then switch your account back to UK.

Awesome thanks

How do I change my account? Through the Switch?

 

[BassForever]

Couple of quick questions

Is there at least 1 emerald challenge ring per act/zone or multiple per like in s3&k?

How do I make tails pick me up in single player is that something I need to unlock?

Unlockable question

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how many blue sphere challenges to unlock &knuckles mode

 

[13ruce]

Beat the game already but did go to bed right after and honestly yeah this is the best Sonic game now imo my favorite classic ones were 2 and 3 + knuckles. But Mania overtook em easily the level design is amazing and the bosses are very cool, now i just need to gain the chaos emeralds and play through with the other characters. Since i heard Knuckles has a couple unique things too and i need to see that true final boss yet.


Damn amazing game i would give it a 10/10 tbh game was 4 hours of pure joy.