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Sonic COLORS / Colours
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finalark
SNORLAX
Going around looking at the reviews that are out, the positive ones say it's the best Sonic since the 16-bit games while the negative ones seem to needlessly nitpick.
I haven't played the game yet, but I'm willing to bet that the nitpickers would be a lot kinder to the game if it didn't have the name "Sonic" in it's title.
I haven't played the game yet, but I'm willing to bet that the nitpickers would be a lot kinder to the game if it didn't have the name "Sonic" in it's title.
zxeon
Smash Lord
Maybe but this game has a lot of the same problems Sonic games have had for the last eight years. At some point you have to wonder if they are even trying.
This game probably wouldn't exist if Sonic's name wasn't attached to it. There is no money in generic mascot platfomers that don't have a fan-base attached.
Mr. Johan
Smash Hero
Apparently Go Nintendo is calling bull and questioning the score GameTrailers gave, so lol.
Even so though, 64/100 isn't THAT bad, really. It's "passing," so to speak.
Loads of 8s, a few 9s, few 7s, GameTrailers's 6.4, and Famitsu gave the Wii version 34/40 and the DS version 32/40. Sweet deal.
Even so though, 64/100 isn't THAT bad, really. It's "passing," so to speak.
Loads of 8s, a few 9s, few 7s, GameTrailers's 6.4, and Famitsu gave the Wii version 34/40 and the DS version 32/40. Sweet deal.
finalark
SNORLAX
So long story short, Sonic games are becoming decent again to nearly everyone but the most nit-pickiest of fanboys.
'Bout **** time. Once they get Sonic back on track I want to see Sega focus on their other franchises.
And actually freaking promote them for once.
Mr. Johan
Smash Hero
One Sonic game getting a good aggregate score (or two games back to back, if you want to consider S4:E1) is not making the series "become decent again." Give it a few years and see if this formula can be perfected, then make that claim for this particular engine.
zxeon
Smash Lord
How would you define nitpicky? How closely am I allowed to examine a game before I've gone too far? And furthermore what do you look for in a games you like?
finalark
SNORLAX
Sorry if I implied that the franchise is there already. I meant to say that it's on the right track and that the Sonic franchise is starting to hit a high point. I just hope that Sega can maintain quality.
nitpick: to criticize by focusing on inconsequential details.
In other words, the take a few things that really don't effect the overall experience and blow them out of proportion to make it sound like they makes the game terrible.
What do I look for in a game? It depends on the genre, but in general I look for originality, well thought out and put together levels, sharp game play, tight and responsive control, and most importantly, fun.
zxeon
Smash Lord
finalark
SNORLAX
Both. Swords are cool and cheese is tasty.
zxeon
Smash Lord
Masmasher@
Smash Lord
eh trying to skip you guys spolier posts lmao
3/4ths of the soundtrack is going on my i touch
it will be perfect to listen to at practice. no matter the end result im probably still gona buy it lmao.
no matter what sonics too good of a character to just let go. hes had his high and low (very low) points but hes too good of a character creation.
3/4ths of the soundtrack is going on my i touch
it will be perfect to listen to at practice. no matter the end result im probably still gona buy it lmao.
no matter what sonics too good of a character to just let go. hes had his high and low (very low) points but hes too good of a character creation.
Mr. Johan
Smash Hero
zxeon
Smash Lord
Yeah there is a code for super Sonic.
Kuraudo
4Aerith
......holy...sweet....jebus...
IT HAPPENED. IT FINALLY HAPPENED.
IT HAPPENED. IT FINALLY HAPPENED.
§leepy God
Smash Master
♪ That video was amazing,
†
♪ Makes me respect this game more. †
I only wish to know when you can get Super Sonic, before or near after you beat the game.
♪ Makes me respect this game more. †
Kuraudo
4Aerith
It's no easy feat, but it drastically increases the replay value trying to get him. I don't know the exact specifications but I believe you need to collect all the red rings throughout the levels as well.
zxeon
Smash Lord
When you're using super Sonic you can't pick up wisps. Weird. Supersonic is more of a side-grade rather than an upgrade.
Kuraudo
4Aerith
Why would you even want to? LOL Super Sonic is just about everything they are but...more (yes I know the specific abilities are pretty cool), but it's freaking Super Sonic.
zxeon
Smash Lord
I haven't been able to make super Sonic stick to walls like the pink wisp. Sometimes you need to do that kind of stuff in a level.
Mr. Johan
Smash Hero
God ****, it only took you 24 hours to find the 180 Red Rings? Were they easy to find, or did you just devote your gamer instincts to hunting them down?
MetaCritic has Colors's score a "good-but-almost-great" 79/100. But this is without factoring WiiMagazin's Germany, GamePro, ONM, GamesMasters, Joystiq, or Jeuxvideos (and these are just sources I know of from looking around) scores. The former two gave 85+s, Joystiq gave it an 8, and Jeuz gave it 15/20 = 75%
I'm predicting a 83-85% aggregate when everything is said and done. Anyone think that's an appropriate range?
MetaCritic has Colors's score a "good-but-almost-great" 79/100. But this is without factoring WiiMagazin's Germany, GamePro, ONM, GamesMasters, Joystiq, or Jeuxvideos (and these are just sources I know of from looking around) scores. The former two gave 85+s, Joystiq gave it an 8, and Jeuz gave it 15/20 = 75%
I'm predicting a 83-85% aggregate when everything is said and done. Anyone think that's an appropriate range?
Segtendo
Smash Hero
Got to play some, and... wow.
This game is everything I expected. God, it's gonna take a while to get used to Roger Craig Smith's voice, but Tails's voice is perfect. The music, wow. I love it all.
At Starlight Carnival, which is real eye candy.
This game is everything I expected. God, it's gonna take a while to get used to Roger Craig Smith's voice, but Tails's voice is perfect. The music, wow. I love it all.
At Starlight Carnival, which is real eye candy.
Kuraudo
4Aerith
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncYi7xJQMM4&feature=related
I love this song.
Hell, this soundtrack in general is nice. Rock 'n' roll and serious stuff is good every now and then, but the upbeat tracks like these were missed.
I love this song.
Hell, this soundtrack in general is nice. Rock 'n' roll and serious stuff is good every now and then, but the upbeat tracks like these were missed.
zxeon
Smash Lord
Have I ever told you the story of how I got all the emblems in Sonic Adventure 2: Battle? Because I'm about to tell you right now.
I had just bought my Gamecube from my local Wallmart with my hard-earned summer job cash which meant I was tapped for the rest of the year (excluding holidays and my birthday) as my mother didn't believe in allowances. I got home and I played Sonic like with every waking moment I could spare. I played Sonic so much I forgot the Gamecube could play other games(Not that I owned any other games).
On my way back from school a friend told me I could play as super Sonic if I got all the emblems. Comparing the timestamp on my save file with that of a sane person on could safely say guiding the blue blur through obstacle courses was my obsession. When I heard I could Play as super Sonic I turned playing Sonic into my religion. If anyone had seen how much I played that game they would have certainly put a stop to it but like all habits worth having I abused while unattended.
After months of effort I had Finally amassed 119 emblems. I had no help since I had no money for guides, internet, or friends who actually owned the game. If I had owned the Dreamcast version I would have been within spitting distance from the goal. Seeing I still had much work ahead of me I made plans to stay up late that evening. Under the cover of night I booted up my gamecube and settled in for the tortuous task of playing (I'm using a very loose definition of 'playing' here) some stages with tails. It took me longer than expected to get the medal I needed from eternal engine and when i looked up at the clock on my VCR it was already 4:00 A.M. I then ran upstairs to get some rest before I had to wake up for school because I could not afford to be discovered in the act.
I awoke two hours later got dressed for school and went downstairs to get some quality time in before I had to go to school. Sleep deprived and fighting to stay awake loaded up my save and promptly deleted it. OF course I didn't realize this until I woke up from the impromptu minute long nap.
I was crushed, exhausted, and still had to attend school that day. I went through the seven stages of grief in less than ten minutes. Shock and Denial: I backed out to the title screen an entered again to make sure it wasn't a mistake. I double checked my memory cards. Pain and guilt: my impatience cost me valuable sleep and dozens of hours of gameplay. Anger and Bargaining: couldn't believe I could be so stupid as to delete my own save. Reflection and loneliness: what was done was done. There was no way to get the save back and not backup. The upward turn: was no point dwelling in the pass So I started a new save. Acceptance and hope I had just thrown away about a hundred hours of progress but that time had not gone to waste. I knew every master emerald shard spawn point, all the fastest routes for all of the missions, and all of the location and order of the combos I needed to hit.
I had all 120 emblems back within the week and all 180 a month after that but there was no super Sonic for my toils. All I got were some suits for Sonic and Shadow and the very cool 3D green hill zone.
The cake is a lie.
Kuraudo
4Aerith
cool story bro
Poltergust
Smash Master
It's 3D Green Hill Zone, zxeon. 
...But now that I think about it, 3D Emerald Hill Zone would have been a lot more epic.
...But now that I think about it, 3D Emerald Hill Zone would have been a lot more epic.
Ryu Shimazu
Smash Master
My words exactly. Though I put 280 hours into FFXII and accidently turned the ps2 off when it was saving. I had 100% everything, down to the beastary entry.
zxeon
Smash Lord
I was thinking green hill but I typed emerald. Let me fix that.It's 3D Green Hill Zone, zxeon.
...But now that I think about it, 3D Emerald Hill Zone would have been a lot more epic.
Kuraudo
4Aerith
Wow I got infracted for that. lol
And it was well deserved.
M.K
Level 55
If I liked SA2:B and SADX, then I'm thinking I should pick this up O_O.
Do you still get the Sonic hat? LOL
Do you still get the Sonic hat? LOL
Segtendo
Smash Hero
If you pre-order, then yes.
Wii version: Terminal Velocity 1, no emeralds
DS version: Asteroid Coaster 2, 4 emeralds
zxeon
Smash Lord
I received an infraction for an accidental double post I made a few pages back.
finalark
SNORLAX
So SA2 can go die in a fire because some friend of yours gave you a false rumor about being able to play as Super Sonic if you get all of the emblems?
... that's what the internet is for, bro.
zxeon
Smash Lord
I think you missed the point of my story. I love Sonic Adventure 2. I think I'm still married to it. We shared so many hours together no one was surprised when I popped the question. It's the lack of a playable super Sonic I hate.
If I had a time machine I could go back to 2002 to buy a computer for my younger self, get him internet access and leave him some pocket money (I have quite a few bills that minted around that time). It's a shame my time/dimension manipulation software and equipment was confiscated just earlier this week by an elderly professor, his son, and a blond female FBI agent.
M.K
Level 55
My only question remains:
When will they bring Chao back T^T.
One of the most enjoyable aspects. I swear, if they made a game with a fully fleshed out Chao habitat/game, I would buy it in a heartbeat!
When will they bring Chao back T^T.
One of the most enjoyable aspects. I swear, if they made a game with a fully fleshed out Chao habitat/game, I would buy it in a heartbeat!
That sucks, dude!