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Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II |OT| Let's Go, Friend of Friends!
- Thread starter Azure Dream
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Nocturnowl
Member
Nice OP, I shouldn't buy this but I will and I will regret my decision, can't wait!
Still can't get over how bad the music is for reasons unknown, I know Jun can do better, he must be doing this on purpose!
Still can't get over how bad the music is for reasons unknown, I know Jun can do better, he must be doing this on purpose!
Hot Coldman
Banned
The live-action version of that was incredible.
TheCongressman1
Member
It's going to be like a cheap version of Sonic 3 mixed with Advanced 3. You might as well just go play Sonic 3 again and forget about this.
I'll give this a go if it goes on a major sale, or if one of my friends gets it.
I'm completely baffled by this game's soundtrack. Who thinks that those samples sound good? Is Sega even aware of the backlash against the music in these games?
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
I think cats are in charge of SEGA. They would obviously approve of this.
And when I say "cats", I mean this type of cat:
Not this cats:
You make a very good argument. Still might play the demo we can all at least discuss this.
At least the art direction in this one is good this time unlike Episode 1's.
This isn't that bad.
Shadow Hog
Member
Sega is run by stuffed cartoon cat plushes. I KNEW IT!I think cats are in charge of SEGA. They would obviously approve of this.
And when I say "cats", I mean this type of cat:
Yeah, I'd say it's pretty damn hilarious.
Outside of the intro, it's an okay song. But man, those dying ducks LOL
Professor Beef
Banned
If Sega were run by cats, then why did it take so long for Blaze the Cat to jump into the scene? Surely she would've been first over Big!
Shadow Hog
Member
They came into power in 2005, presumably.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
Oh, the composition is good. Like, it's enjoyable.
But the higher harmony synth samples and that intro especially are really bad. It's too bad because with better instrumentation, it could be one hell of a track. It's just like how Mad Gear wasn't that bad in the long run.
Honestly, this goes for many of the Sonic 4 tunes: the compositions are good. Better synth samples would go a long way into making them very memorable tunes.
Now we know what inspired Tails Doll.
The new overlord probably really loved fishing and figured that would've been a better idea.
The synth ducks at the start are kind of weird but overall that's a great track.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Fool me once...
GrayFoxPL
Member
Sega goes by the saying: "Fool them once, fool them every time!"
Hot Coldman
Banned
I think nobody has been holding back their honest opinions of the music, haha
Nocturnowl
Member
I could be far more scathing, the more I think about it the more insulting it feels to my ears
Synless
Member
I've seen defenders.
Azure Dream
Member
The glass ceiling dogged her for quite some time.
Specifically Episode 3, which I really wanted to reference on the "3"s combo list, but couldn't decide on a way.
Thank you everybody for the compliments, I'm really happy the OT turned out to be helpful.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Online co op eh? It may be bought at some point!
Triple Da G.O.D!
Member
The AGD found their way into an OT about Sonic...
Community Forum
Member
ReXXX I know that's your favorite .gif but please stop.
Hitlersaurus Christ
Banned
I'd like to ask those to use spoilers tag until the game is released(if there's anything not in the OP). Honestly, I am quite excited there's an oil level due to how unique it was in Sonic 2.
May I ask where this comes from?
The AGD found their way into an OT about Sonic...
May I ask where this comes from?
The Xtortionist
Member
Guess I'll buy this to support 2D Sonic games in general but I hope Sega steps up their game for Ep 3 or whatever comes next.
perfectchaos007
Member
No Wii version? Okay, that service is dead now anyway and Wii U is coming soon
No 3DS version? Dumb. Why is there no 3DS version while a Windows phone version is coming? Surely the Windows phone version can run on a 3DS
No 3DS version? Dumb. Why is there no 3DS version while a Windows phone version is coming? Surely the Windows phone version can run on a 3DS
Aaron Strife
Banned
Agreed. It's not like another major 2D platforming series isn't making its debut on the console as a digital title.
A Sonic 4 compilation (Episode I, II, Metal - with a universal set of fixed physics) would probably do well on 3DS.
Error Macro
Member
Here's a better quality version of the Oil Desert music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWuCGHUBnvc
I like it. Even the funky synths in the beginning.
[edit] I really like it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWuCGHUBnvc
I like it. Even the funky synths in the beginning.
[edit] I really like it!
How I feel about the thread title given some of the gold in the Community thread.
(The rest of the OT is gold though, jerry, gold!)
remember, if this game doesn't sell, it's the end of 2D Sonic. (laughter)
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/116295-Sonic-Team-Sonic-4-Ends-With-Episode-2
new overlord? pffft. hes not new, he was just taking a break and observing the franchise.
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/116295-Sonic-Team-Sonic-4-Ends-With-Episode-2
new overlord? pffft. hes not new, he was just taking a break and observing the franchise.
You gotta remember how small the 3DS' resolution is (400x240), and that the engine they're using probably isn't configured for stereoscopic 3D. Do they even make phones with that small a resolution anymore?
perfectchaos007
Member
I believe the original iTouch was the same resolution as the 3DS' top screen, and that system could play Sonic 4 Ep I. 3DS' resolution sucks, but I wouldn't think that would restrict a port
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
I will buy it and I will hate it.
Triple Da G.O.D!
Member
That gif is important. It's the equivalent of that stamp on video games that says that game is exclusive to that system. Since I found it I just can't help using it. It's that damn good. It says what I want to say without saying it. And lets people know how much I love GAF. A gif that can convey those many feelings at once deserves to be used to stamp things "ONLY ON NeoGAF!!" And I'll try the best I can not use it as much but I've only used it 4 times and all 4 times needed that gif to drive the point home.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=37115851
That thread was the first time I saw it. And then I laughed for 20 straight minutes after that.
Oh wow, that's pretty bad. I didn't think it would be bad at all. :/
Synless
Member
I was also wondering why it is not on vita either. I would rather have this game on a handheld (not a touchscreen only one).Agreed. It's not like another major 2D platforming series isn't making its debut on the console as a digital title.
A Sonic 4 compilation (Episode I, II, Metal - with a universal set of fixed physics) would probably do well on 3DS.
Posted this in the Steam topic, but it's also worth posting it here, I guess.
Sonic 4 Episode 2 is now out in Europe on Steam, unfortunately the PC version is like Episode 1, 1280x720 is the native resolution, and any other resolution is just a lazy upscale or downscale.
The game also has no native Anti-Aliasing option, but it's possible to force anti-aliasing through the graphics card drivers (at least for AMD/ATI graphics cards). Forcing anti-aliasing only works at the native resolution of the game though, that is, it only works at 1280x720.
Game at default settings:
8x SSAA + Edge Detect Filter (24x Samples):
Sonic 4 Episode 2 is now out in Europe on Steam, unfortunately the PC version is like Episode 1, 1280x720 is the native resolution, and any other resolution is just a lazy upscale or downscale.
The game also has no native Anti-Aliasing option, but it's possible to force anti-aliasing through the graphics card drivers (at least for AMD/ATI graphics cards). Forcing anti-aliasing only works at the native resolution of the game though, that is, it only works at 1280x720.
Game at default settings:
8x SSAA + Edge Detect Filter (24x Samples):
Box of Bunnies
Banned
$5 more on AU Steam compared to US Steam. Lol regional pricing.
Azure Dream
Member
Added a review from Eurogamer.de I saw linked on TSSZ. 8 / 10, so a decent score, although the machine translation they linked turned out a little rough:
Edit: Added 1UP's review too.
Edit: Added 1UP's review too.
Now that Episode 2 is out for the PC (Europe), I switched the spindash and spinning sound effects. Since the sound effects files are similar to the Ep1 files, switching the sound effects was easy to do through hex editing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AVocorEcvs
The modified sound effect files (for both Episode 2 and Episode Metal):
http://www.mediafire.com/?e9qwk528b2718w7
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AVocorEcvs
The modified sound effect files (for both Episode 2 and Episode Metal):
http://www.mediafire.com/?e9qwk528b2718w7
No demo on Steam?! Should I wait until tomorrow?
Anyway this will be my only game for May. No Diablo, no Max Payne, Sonic 4-2 is all I need.
That track is really bad, hopefully we'll discover something Nocturne-like.
PS: Wait.. Ezodagrom does this mean they fucked up the sound effects? Watching your video everything seemed normal to me so.. did they fuck it up?
Anyway this will be my only game for May. No Diablo, no Max Payne, Sonic 4-2 is all I need.
That track is really bad, hopefully we'll discover something Nocturne-like.
PS: Wait.. Ezodagrom does this mean they fucked up the sound effects? Watching your video everything seemed normal to me so.. did they fuck it up?