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Sonic the Hedgehog Community Thread |OT3 & Knuckles|
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Seven Force
Banned
It's happening. Wall of Shame:
Look who grabbed his Queen Cape again.
Yoooooo, I finally made the wall of shame? About fuckin' time.
Chip and Voidburger's RP of the VGX was the best way to watch that because Chip prepared a special overlay just in case Cranky Kong did get announced.
Hot Coldman
Banned
That shit archived at all?
Chip and Voidburger's RP of the VGX was the best way to watch that because Chip prepared a special overlay just in case Cranky Kong did get announced.
I wish someone had caught the flashing "CRANKY KONG CONFIRMED".
Lightning Lord
Banned
Yeah, I thought it was silly people were raging considering it was speculated that Cranky was going to be the reveal.
Shadow Hog
Member
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
I'd been too busy to write up something for A Link Between Worlds and I wanna.
I love that game so much. So well-designed in a lot of spots, and was eager to keep playing it.
But, like, 2010 and 2011 were really strong years, though. Or strong platformer years. 2010 was probably the stronger year since it had like... Infinite Space, Sonic Colours, SMG2, S&P2, Resonance of Fate, Tales of Graces f, Bayonetta, Deadly Premonition, Mega Man 10, Assassin's Creed II, Trauma Team, Arc Rise Fantasia, KH:BbS, and a load of other stuff. I guess 2010 had more variance. I remember just all-out posting a top 20 back then cuz I couldn't leave stuff out.
I don't think I have a definitive number 1 this year, either. I might have to re-evaluate and think about stuff that stood head-and-shoulders above everyone else. I have a few ideas of what they could be, but there's just a lot of good stuff this year. Even in years like 2010 and 2011, it was easy to pick what stood beyond everything else for me (ex: 999 in 2010 and Skyward Sword in 2011). So I might be in the same boat where I feel like 5 or so games are in the same bracket with everything else falling a little beyond.
The Tengai Makyo games are very good. I dunno if Konami is even bothering to do anything with those games at all, but I'd like to see them do something with it. It was always noted for its scale and humour. Some of them are also absurd, moreso absurd than Earthbound, making for a good time (TM4, especially... since it takes place in 1890s North America). I mean, I love Shadow Hearts and what it does with alternate history, with the third game taking the cake where you have to go to NY, go to the Grand Canyon, go to Chicago, Escape from Alcatraz, go to Area 51, etc...
But the Tengai Makyo 4 map? LOL. http://i.imgur.com/pimcXCh.jpg (Americans should click on that)
That shit is bananas. I love it. Designed by someone who probably wasn't familiar with American geography. You go to Hollywood, you go to Alcatraz, go to Portland, go through Carlsbad Cavern, etc. If you love alternate history games, Tengai Makyo might be for you.
As for Time Travelers, there's a lot of dialogue. The game took me maybe 30-40 hours to complete the main story 100%, and I haven't done the TT Phone stuff, which would take an additional amount. Everything in that game is voiced, so it'd cost a lot to bring it over. I'd like to see Tokushu Houdoubu come over, just because it was billed as NIS's anniversary game iirc.
I can't listen to the SA2 version that much, haha.
Best thing about Sonic and the Black Knight? Y/N
I love that game so much. So well-designed in a lot of spots, and was eager to keep playing it.
He said he'll upload it hopefully tomorrow.
I ain't reading that until GotY yet, but people told me that your writeup is good. I hope I can make a comparable one when I'm finished my exams.
But, like, 2010 and 2011 were really strong years, though. Or strong platformer years. 2010 was probably the stronger year since it had like... Infinite Space, Sonic Colours, SMG2, S&P2, Resonance of Fate, Tales of Graces f, Bayonetta, Deadly Premonition, Mega Man 10, Assassin's Creed II, Trauma Team, Arc Rise Fantasia, KH:BbS, and a load of other stuff. I guess 2010 had more variance. I remember just all-out posting a top 20 back then cuz I couldn't leave stuff out.
Nope. Not even remotely the same artstyle. L5 did the art.
I didn't have a definitive number 1 last year, so I just took the game that I had the most reactions to, or the one that I just liked the most. 2012 was incredibly hard in that there wasn't a lot of stuff that I liked at all, so my list differed from a lot of people's (like my affinity with everyone else was pretty awful).
I don't think I have a definitive number 1 this year, either. I might have to re-evaluate and think about stuff that stood head-and-shoulders above everyone else. I have a few ideas of what they could be, but there's just a lot of good stuff this year. Even in years like 2010 and 2011, it was easy to pick what stood beyond everything else for me (ex: 999 in 2010 and Skyward Sword in 2011). So I might be in the same boat where I feel like 5 or so games are in the same bracket with everything else falling a little beyond.
As long as it comes out in your region for that year, I think you can vote for it. Whenever I play something imported, I have to specify if I did.
The Tengai Makyo games are very good. I dunno if Konami is even bothering to do anything with those games at all, but I'd like to see them do something with it. It was always noted for its scale and humour. Some of them are also absurd, moreso absurd than Earthbound, making for a good time (TM4, especially... since it takes place in 1890s North America). I mean, I love Shadow Hearts and what it does with alternate history, with the third game taking the cake where you have to go to NY, go to the Grand Canyon, go to Chicago, Escape from Alcatraz, go to Area 51, etc...
But the Tengai Makyo 4 map? LOL. http://i.imgur.com/pimcXCh.jpg (Americans should click on that)
That shit is bananas. I love it. Designed by someone who probably wasn't familiar with American geography. You go to Hollywood, you go to Alcatraz, go to Portland, go through Carlsbad Cavern, etc. If you love alternate history games, Tengai Makyo might be for you.
As for Time Travelers, there's a lot of dialogue. The game took me maybe 30-40 hours to complete the main story 100%, and I haven't done the TT Phone stuff, which would take an additional amount. Everything in that game is voiced, so it'd cost a lot to bring it over. I'd like to see Tokushu Houdoubu come over, just because it was billed as NIS's anniversary game iirc.
It's the better version. More variation than the SA2 version, and better riffs while I'm at it. vocalist has better vocal colour, too.
I can't listen to the SA2 version that much, haha.
Best thing about Sonic and the Black Knight? Y/N
So, Psychonauts? I'm fucking done. That game has interrupted me for a worthless cutscene in the middle of running around for the last time. Also, the fact that I have to chase everything around to pick it up just kills the game for me. It's not a bad game, but I just don't have the patience to deal with all the small bullshit aspects that add up and make the game a chore. Luckily I picked up Rayman Revolution as well, which so far has worked my nerves a lot less.
Seven Force
Banned
Did you get to the Meat Circus
If the game irritated you already, hoo boy, you are in for some shit
Hot Coldman
Banned
YAAAAAAY.
I watched some "highlight" videos and the guys at the Rockstar stage, holy shit. "I like to have fun."
I haven't even finished the Brain Scrambler yet. I stopped after it kicked me out to go learn levitation right before going to save the little blue kid.
Your post almost makes me want to keep going out of morbid curiousity.
Seven Force
Banned
I honestly think you're better off just leaving the game alone for now if you're not liking it. It's that bad of a level.
I'm assuming you're playing the PS2 Classics version as well, and the PS2 version of the game had some annoying framerate issues, IIRC.
Yeah I am. Haven't really noticed any framerate problems (probably just haven't paid enough attention to notice), but the opening cutscene desynced with the audio for some reason. Funny thing is, if I would've played it when it released, I probably would have enjoyed it, considered it came out in the same era as Jak 2 and 3, which I did enjoy at the time. I also 100%ed Donkey Kong 64 back in the day. My patience in games has just taken a huge hit in recent years.
good to know. if it ever makes it, there might be a good case for success in america. it's already on the japanese psone classics (the first two at least), so that would make it a slightly easier project.
yeah i have no real idea why that didn't come over. it never seemed to get a mention in interviews at all. it's like nisa just forgot about it.
sounds like time travelers would be prohibitively expensive for a localization. that's too bad.
I have the PS3 version too, and the opening cutscene desync is a glitch specific to that port.
In terms of pure platforming mechanics Psychonauts is pretty meh but the story and music elevated the experience. It's a fun romp but I would not try for 100% or any kind of mastery.
Which version was it that had a patched version of Meat Circus?
CrimsonCrescendo
Banned
Games I've played from this year:
DmC: Devil may Cry
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
Tomb Raider
Saints Row IV
Fuse
Resident Evil 6
Was swamped with work this year and burnt out on AAA releases half way through the year. So not much competition for me, really: MGRR wins so far. I might be able to squeeze Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon in there since I'm gonna be getting it soon...
Anyway, my next game, when I get time next week, will be Dust: An Elysian Tail. If nothing else, I'll be having eyegasms constantly since I absolutely love the art direction.
DmC: Devil may Cry
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
Tomb Raider
Saints Row IV
Fuse
Resident Evil 6
Was swamped with work this year and burnt out on AAA releases half way through the year. So not much competition for me, really: MGRR wins so far. I might be able to squeeze Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon in there since I'm gonna be getting it soon...
Anyway, my next game, when I get time next week, will be Dust: An Elysian Tail. If nothing else, I'll be having eyegasms constantly since I absolutely love the art direction.
My 2013:
Anarchy Reigns
EDF 2017
Corpse Party: BoS
Ni no Kuni
The Cave
Fire Emblem Awakening
Sly 4
Metal Gear: Revengeance
Runner 2
God of War: Ascension
Bioshock Infinite
Guacamelee!
Muramasa Rebirth
Project X Zone
Dynasty Warriors 8
Time and Eternity
Dragon's Crown
Ducktales: Remastered
Divekick
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix
Puppeteer
Rune Factory 4
Pokemon XY
Assassin's Creed 4
Resogun
Contrast
Knack
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
Warframe
Tearaway
Zelda ALBW
Ys Celceta
Some obvious ones aside, I'm gonna have to sit down after finals are over and trim the list down...
Anarchy Reigns
EDF 2017
Corpse Party: BoS
Ni no Kuni
The Cave
Fire Emblem Awakening
Sly 4
Metal Gear: Revengeance
Runner 2
God of War: Ascension
Bioshock Infinite
Guacamelee!
Muramasa Rebirth
Project X Zone
Dynasty Warriors 8
Time and Eternity
Dragon's Crown
Ducktales: Remastered
Divekick
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix
Puppeteer
Rune Factory 4
Pokemon XY
Assassin's Creed 4
Resogun
Contrast
Knack
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
Warframe
Tearaway
Zelda ALBW
Ys Celceta
Some obvious ones aside, I'm gonna have to sit down after finals are over and trim the list down...
CrimsonCrescendo
Banned
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Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
Well, this fellow says that the usual suspects won't touch it for that same reason. Too costly.
I feel like Tengai Makyo 4 would do well in the US because it's a funny reflection of the country.
I keep forgetting that I'd played this and that I'd probably written impressions for it somewhere in one of the Whatcha Been Playin threads. Heck, if I kept posting in the WBP threads on a more consistent basis this year like I did last year, I'd know for sure what I'd played and what I didn't. :/
Kinda sifting through the site looking for impressions for any game I've played in the years I've been on GAF since I'm trying to collate a lot of them into my tumblr. It's easier to keep track of stuff I've played by doing that.
I mean, I wouldn't put something like my El Shaddai Impressions or my Skyward Sword impressions on there because a) they reference other posts in a GAF thread a lot, and b) they have spoiler tags in them. I could theoretically rewrite them, but that's more work than required.
All these GotY posts have made me realize I haven't really bought many games from this year. I got Anarchy Reigns, Metal Gear Rising, Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon, Poker Night 2, Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon and Pokemon X. I've only finished the first 2. :/
On the other hand, I've got quite a few LTTP GOTY candidates, both from 2012 (Spec Ops, Asura's Wrath, Kid Icarus Uprising, Skullgirls? [PC version/Squigly Edition]) and beyond (LoZ Link's Awakening DX and A Link to the Past).
On the other hand, I've got quite a few LTTP GOTY candidates, both from 2012 (Spec Ops, Asura's Wrath, Kid Icarus Uprising, Skullgirls? [PC version/Squigly Edition]) and beyond (LoZ Link's Awakening DX and A Link to the Past).
Saints Row IV and Pokemon Y for me, I adored every minute of these games.
Assassin's Creed IV is pretty high up there too.
CrimsonCrescendo
Banned
You have a tumblr, Schala?
I know the Steam version has it patched, no idea if any other version has it patched as well.
That level isn't very good even after the patch.
Shadow Hog
Member
Where the hell's Washington DC? You'd think you'd get the capital of a country when coming up with places from it.
Also, apparently Mexico is part of America, but not Canada. Canada doesn't even exist, it's been replaced with a large body of water. GJ Japan.
Meccanical
Member
God dommot cod man.
SonicGAF's Song of the Day - #75
Song: Badminton
Game: Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
Composer: ¯\_(ツ_/¯
Pertinent questions:
Why can't real sports be scored like this?
Who do we have to convince to greenlight a soundtrack release for this series?
How is Sega this good?
I don't know Sciz, but what I do know is I love the style they bring. Aww yeah.
I finished up my technical posts of the development of the Unleashed Project over the year in case you like reading. Mostly for wrapping up/helping others.
Here's my favourite picture from the second article:
Here's my favourite picture from the second article:
Shadow Hog
Member
For some reason "Extras" (from Sonic 2K6) is making me think of "The Great Pumpkin Waltz" (from It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown).
No, they don't even remotely sound similar beyond the first few measures. I'm not sure why I'm noting it.
No, they don't even remotely sound similar beyond the first few measures. I'm not sure why I'm noting it.
Ahhh, cool! Thanks for sharing this
Also lol @ the whale solution. This is why I love making games
ah the good ol crazy ways of workaround stuff lol
Shadow Hog
Member
Well, y'know how it is. They wanted info on a variety of things... more details about X or Smash Bros., or perhaps an announcement involving a game that hasn't been shown off before, like a new Zelda or Metroid (those people conveniently ignoring that Nintendo explicitly said it was for a "previously-announced" game).
Instead, they got
So yeah, they're a bit unhappy.
I wonder if their tune would've changed had Amazon not blown the lid off the secret beforehand.
Minnesota/Twin Cities > D.C. confirmed
It's not Halloween anymore but this never ceases to make me laugh. Going back to Pumpkin Hill.
PhantomOfTheKnight
Member
Shadow Hog
Member
Also, Missouri is a city now.
CrimsonCrescendo
Banned
Interesting stuff, thanks for posting it.
That was a fantastic article.
Incredible work. Thanks for documenting all that, fascinating to read about it.
Tomorrow's already taken, but I'll make a note of it.
HUELEN10
Member
Hi. As Mentioned prior, it will take time to get into the groove; I'm still wrapping my head around the community forums. Thanks for the welcome though! I'm sure it will all click in a few weeks at most.
I would love to know the full backstory of that vid.