Ok, maybe not boring, but I don't know, they just weren't that memorable really.
Although I'd take more of those stages over the influx of city stages we seem to be getting nowadays. Generations had like 5 variations of a city.
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Ok, maybe not boring, but I don't know, they just weren't that memorable really.
Although I'd take more of those stages over the influx of city stages we seem to be getting nowadays. Generations had like 5 variations of a city.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
So many different levels to choose from, and we get one damn city after another.
I mean, props for making a good version of Crisis City, but where the FUCK is Kingdom Valley!?
tiggerkiddo
Member
BlackJace hates the bling bling.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
Then it would've been another ruins stage. We had two of those in Generations.
Yo, the stages were nice to look at, that's for sure.
Eh, I guess. Visually, it would've stood out.
Every city stage in the game, besides Chemical Plant, I would've wanted them to opt them out for something else.
Like Metal Harbor from SA 2 instead of City Escape
Seven Force
Banned
Sky Deck or Lost World should have been the SA1 level, in my opinion.
Every city in Generations was a completely different style of city, at least. Would've liked to see more diversity, but it could've been worse.
The dark side of momentum-based physics is that crummy level designers with a speed fixation understand that downhill = goes fast, but little else. Small wonder that Rush just let you make your own speed.
The dark side of momentum-based physics is that crummy level designers with a speed fixation understand that downhill = goes fast, but little else. Small wonder that Rush just let you make your own speed.
Hot Coldman
Banned
Radical Train should have been the 06 stage and you all know it.
I'd be okay with this too.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
Both the Modern and Classic versions should've just been that one mach speed zone since it's the most memorable part of the stage.
Oh, so guys don't like that kind of stuff. Alright. *takes notes* (I couldn't resist, haha.)
But seriously, that isn't all there is to Sonic level design and it's a shame that they didn't catch onto that. I haven't looked at the Advance maps until now but it's fascinating that some of them are basically designed the same way. The Gotta Go Fast as Quick as Possible philosophy to the design was never all there was to Sonic. I think some of the stuff I loved about the Sonic Genesis games was trying to build up speed to curl up into a ball and then try to reach the highest path while hitting enemies for a higher air boost.
Well, at least something like Ocean Base in Advance 3 is kind of different... looks like a Mega Man stage.
tiggerkiddo
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Only 2006 can lay claim to gotta go Fast!
We need an entire game with those sections. I get such a rush out of them!
Don't you worry bout a thing spiny hedgehog...
We need an entire game with those sections. I get such a rush out of them!
Don't you worry bout a thing spiny hedgehog...
Nocturnowl
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Only Sonic 06 could cock up a train stage, I mean really that's impressive.
It explains why I never felt there was anything much memorable with the vast majority of handheld Sonic Stages, even Sonic 4 Episode 1 manages more identity in the stage design itself and that's while ripping off previous zones outright.
tiggerkiddo
Member
All of a sudden, I think I would love to see Sonic stages with an opening animation like how Capcom vs. SNK had for each stage.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
THREE DOWN. We're over the hump now! [Ric Flair Wooooooo]
06's snow levels are pretty bad too by virtue of not being able to control the character properly at all.Nocturnowl said:
Shadow Hog
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Going uphill fast!
Nocturnowl
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If only I can find this one specific WOOOO gif, oh well.
The snow stages in Sonic 06 are supposed to control badly because it's like ice and it's slippery of course, jeez! /06 defender response.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Then Ice Cap is a poor ice stage because I can control on it just fine!
Hot Coldman
Banned
why the fuck can you 100% the original Crash Bandicoot without beating Cortex
ViewtifulJC
Banned
why the fuck are you playing the original Crash when the 2 sequels are much better, is the real question
Playing Sonic & The Black Knight right now finally. Haven't put too much time into it so far, but I can easily say this is a much better game than Secret Rings and 2006. It's kind of a wagglefest like most Wii games, and the sword fighting isn't too grand, but it's not a terrible experience.
Sonic has such personality in this one and it's kinda nice to see that, and the voice acting is pretty good too. I think I'm rather enjoying this story and that's why I continue to play, and the intro CG was pretty nice. I like the humor in this so far because it isn't over the top, it's more witty.
Sonic has such personality in this one and it's kinda nice to see that, and the voice acting is pretty good too. I think I'm rather enjoying this story and that's why I continue to play, and the intro CG was pretty nice. I like the humor in this so far because it isn't over the top, it's more witty.
tiggerkiddo
Member
I'm intrigued now...
Kinda wish the boss music from Sonic 3D Blast was used more often, it's really catchy...but man the Sonic Mega Collection murders the sound for these games, no bueno!
Kinda wish the boss music from Sonic 3D Blast was used more often, it's really catchy...but man the Sonic Mega Collection murders the sound for these games, no bueno!
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
How're you liking the Black Knight soundtrack so far, Koko?
You can do that?
There's no ice under that snow!
Oh-ho-ho, I'm enjoying it a bit. This game makes up for not being amazing in the gameplay department with it's presentation for me.
Misty Lake
Titanic Plain
Doesn't look too shabby in Dolphin.
Nocturnowl
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Sonic's shoes got snow on them which turned into ice because of reasons.
tiggerkiddo
Member
If I didn't have so many games, I would try Sonic and the Black Knight out...but I must wait. That music is a fine start but then again, what Sonic doesn't have good music?
Nocturnowl
Member
It would take a pretty grim group of people to come together and make a bad Sonic Soundtrack, A Dark Brotherhood if you will.
No username quote for you this time.
Shadow Hog
Member
Well, that's one way to describe Bioware
Nocturnowl
Member
No music either, how fortunate we are.
It works on multiple levels!
tiggerkiddo
Member
Stop hating Nocturne guys.
tiggerkiddo
Member
So much hate in this thread...can't we all be friends?
No
ouch
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
I love you guys even though we get into our little scraps every now and then.
Seriously, though--I started posting on GAF last year and it wasn't until I started posting in Sonic threads that I got comfortable posting my thoughts in threads on GAF. I was initially hesitant to post in the RPG threads because I felt like I knew very little and couldn't say everything I wanted to say in them at all, so I didn't post in them at all outside of a few OTs.
But for some reason I always felt comfortable in the Sonic threads. Guess it's because everyone was relaxed and never took a lot of stuff seriously so we ended up joking around a lot.
So thanks. I sincerely mean it.
Seriously, though--I started posting on GAF last year and it wasn't until I started posting in Sonic threads that I got comfortable posting my thoughts in threads on GAF. I was initially hesitant to post in the RPG threads because I felt like I knew very little and couldn't say everything I wanted to say in them at all, so I didn't post in them at all outside of a few OTs.
But for some reason I always felt comfortable in the Sonic threads. Guess it's because everyone was relaxed and never took a lot of stuff seriously so we ended up joking around a lot.
So thanks. I sincerely mean it.
Shut yo faaaaaaace.qq more said:
But he was on a snowboard?
Yeah, that's the thing about Black Knight. It plays weird, but the CG and the music is really impressive. But I guess that's to be expected from a Sonic game from that point in time.
tiggerkiddo
Member
I have a good feeling who the hesitation in your voice is for...
ViewtifulJC
Banned
'cept sonic4kiddo, yeah, you guys are aight. I wish we had a new Sonic game to talk about
Nocturnowl
Member
Well you've just got an answer for everything, well like any good imitator of a Sonic 06 defender i'm not licked yet, fortunately i've saved the ultimate trump card for last...
"the controls are fantastic you must just be bad at the Sonic and are now unjustly attacking this great game because the level design is too clever for you"
And if it goes any further it delves into insults and attacks on your character, it's really quite compelling and convincing, you can't win because my fingers are now planted firmly in my ears or more accurately they were always there.
It should also have more typos but simply typing the Sonic was too much for me.
We should all replay Sonic Blast and talk about that.
Has anyone here actually made it past Blue Marine Zone?
tiggerkiddo
Member
I'll let you know when I replay it.
Which one of these bloody collections has the Game Gear games? Or will I have to just go buy a Game Gear and the games myself?
Which one of these bloody collections has the Game Gear games? Or will I have to just go buy a Game Gear and the games myself?
I know Sonic Adventure DX (Gamecube) has Game Gear games, but you have to unlock them.
Nocturnowl
Member
Alternatively the revolutionary graphical powerhouse Sonic Blast is available as a download on 3DS but only in glorious PAL Land if i'm not mistaken, sure the rest of you guys can have Fire Emblem Awakening 2 months earlier but well i've had (the opportunity to have) Sonic Blast for like half a year which is clearly the better deal, revel in envy.
Phonomezer
Banned
No no no, I have far more confidence in your OT building abilities than my own!
Mine would just be like:
#YOLO
Happy b'day phantasy star
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