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Sonic Rush - IGN review

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He's a pretty swell guy in my books anyway.
9.0 - Outstanding.

2 AAA games for the DS in one night!! :D

Reminds me of when GameSpot reviewed Advance Wars and Nintendogs.
 
very nice.

http://ds.ign.com/articles/666/666139p1.html

8.0 Presentation
Extensive adventure with several gameplay options. The developers push a decent story, but it's time to start giving DS cutscenes better focus instead of the "subtitled talking heads" type.
9.0 Graphics
Fast and furious action that ties both screens as one. Excellent combination of 2D and 3D elements with some really clever visual effects at work.
9.0 Sound
Extremely catchy background music that's very remeniscent of the Jet Grind Radio style. In-game voice work gives the action some charm, too.
9.0 Gameplay
The fastest, most energetic, and coolest 2D Sonic game created. The "unfair" elements of past Sonic games have been remedied with new and welcome gameplay elements. And it's incredibly challenging.
9.0 Lasting Appeal
The two character structure keeps replay high, and the single cart multiplayer races are surprisingly fun.
9.0
Outstanding OVERALL
(out of 10 / not an average)

Sonic Rush is an extremely polished DS title. It does a great job offering a fantastic, energetic old-school challenge that keeps the classic gaming style alive. Though the market's moved on to 3D platformers which, admittedly, affords developers more opportunity for variety in their designs, this game does evolves the original Sonic style wonderfully by combining contemporary technology with fresh and new gameplay mechanics. And it's tough as nails.
 
Amir0x said:
omfg a good Sonic game

So-ld.
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2D sonic games are usually good.

It is the 3D ones that stray from the true path.

I thought Sonic Team was behind this and not Dimps. Looks like it turned out ok anyway.
 
Don't listen to Demi. He already bought his copy.

He just doesn't like it when other gamers buy the games he likes. Look at his obsession with Advent Rising. He can pimp it because no one wants it.
 
You know I'm almost tempted to get Sonic Rush BUT...I'm pretty broke right now with a car payment, the 360 right around the corner, and my WoW fee. On top of a girlfriend, and college, my funds are pretty tied down. Maybe someday...
 
Mrbob said:
Don't listen to Demi. He already bought his copy.

He just doesn't like it when other gamers buy the games he likes. Look at his obsession with Advent Rising. He can pimp it because no one wants it.
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Dude, you are sooooo not correct.

Buy Advent Rising.
 
bobbyconover said:
:O

Anyone know who specifically did the music? Any Naganuma involvement?
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there are samples of the music at the main site of the game, and yes Naganuma was involved
 
Mrbob said:
2D sonic games are usually good.

It is the 3D ones that stray from the true path.

I thought Sonic Team was behind this and not Dimps. Looks like it turned out ok anyway.
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Besides the 3D ones, I thought the GBA Sonic games were garbage.

It's nice to see this change the trend.
 
Guys, I wasn't really asking if anyone else liked the GBA games. Just that I thought every single GBA Sonic game was garbage. :P
 
jman2050 said:
I just noticed your avatar.

Awesome.
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Thanks! Although now I gotta change it to "HAPPY THANKSGIVING."

rod said:
but you dont like phoenix wright DOES NOT COMPUTE
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We already discussed this!

Maybe Phoenix Wright 80, with actually good writing and non-superlimited gameplay choices will be my thing. I love the concept, just not the execution. So I'm sure they'll get it right for me eventually.
 
I'm honestly not a big sonic fan, but wow, the DS has about 7 9+ scoring games in under a year of being out. I think this could be Nintendo's most successful system since the Super Nintendo.
 
im gonna pick this up because it looks like an awesome sonic game. But I disagree with Craig about the music. From the videos I have watched it all sucks, especially when compared to the classics music os Sonic 1 and 2. It's amazing that they have to this day failed to recapture the magic of those compositions. Marble zone especially will never leave my head.

The music in sonic rish is generic and certainly not memorable.
 
the music is great.. stfu <3


As for sonic rush its already paid for since i got a free copy of mario kart so i just moved it to that.. now i gotta pay for TH:AS -.-

cant wait.
 
Craig made an error in his review though. Sonic Team definitely made this game, not Dimps.
 
bummyhead said:
im gonna pick this up because it looks like an awesome sonic game. But I disagree with Craig about the music. From the videos I have watched it all sucks, especially when compared to the classics music os Sonic 1 and 2. It's amazing that they have to this day failed to recapture the magic of those compositions. Marble zone especially will never leave my head.

The music in sonic rish is generic and certainly not memorable.
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pfft... it's Sonic Rush and the music rocks dude.
 
Now all we need is a THAS review and it to get higher then Mario Kart (Cos the online is better :lol )

Anyone know when anysite is reviewing it?
 
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