07-29-2016, 06:29 PM | #241 | |
The King of Kings
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Chicago Illinois
Posts: 2,931
|
So what? Where's that going? Last I checked, Sonic 4 has beautiful graphics.
Quote:
__________________
|
|
07-29-2016, 07:11 PM | #242 | |
Overlord
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow!
Posts: 14,939
|
Quote:
Even the great Sonic 3 had to make its "Hedgehog Day" deadline! Fortunately, we ended up getting "Sonic & Knuckles" out of the whole deal.
__________________
Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items! |
|
07-29-2016, 08:38 PM | #243 | |
Stone Warrior
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Home, PA
Posts: 620
|
Quote:
|
|
08-02-2016, 01:27 AM | #244 |
Foot Soldier
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Georgia
Posts: 128
|
One thing about Mania that I'm curious about is how they're going to do the special stages. Are they going to make revamped versions of the ones of the original games, or just flat-out new ones entirely?
|
08-02-2016, 03:15 PM | #245 | |
Overlord
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow!
Posts: 14,939
|
Quote:
The homing attack forever changed the platforming strategy of the games, and it was probably a necessary evil to keep the player from frustration in many missed targets and cheap deaths. Just try to leap atop the egg capsules at the end of an Act in Sonic Adventure and you'll probably know what I mean. Nevertheless, careful jump and roll placement were key to the core mechanics of the Genesis games, as Sonic could bounce high after hitting an enemy with lots of forward or vertical momentum and sometimes reach higher points. The homing attack essentially resets all momentum with each correct execution. The run animation in Sonic 4 would have likely benefited from a less realistic but more retro-inspired style. Whereas Sonic's realistic movement is understandable in full 3D, in 2D it makes him look like his sliding across the ground if he's not up to full speed. The older animations sold the illusion that he stepped with more of a purpose. I previously mentioned the loss of rolling strategy from the Genesis games, and it's very strange to see Sonic assume a vulnerable position when he gets airborne after rolling up a slope. Furthermore, Sonic 4 has little in common with Sonic 3 & Knuckles. Sonic 3 built upon Sonic 2, making changes that benefited the new title, and Sonic 2 clearly built upon the foundation laid by Sonic 1. Sonic 4 plays like 3D Sonic but tries to look like Sonic 1. My expectations for "Sonic 4" assume that all previous entries in the series would be considered. Perhaps if the game had received an "Episode 3," things questions might have been addressed. Thus, when I play Sonic 4, it is clear to me that it is not a logical sequel to the old games, but simply an experiment to take the 3D progress back into the 2nd dimension. EDIT: To say something positive about Sonic 4, I like the weirdness of the Sonic/Tails team-up moves in Episode 2. And the snowy park is beautiful and Christmasy.
__________________
Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items! Last edited by oldmanwinters; 08-04-2016 at 08:09 AM. |
|
09-04-2016, 10:09 PM | #246 |
Foot Elite
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Maryland
Posts: 3,990
|
__________________
Last Movie Watched: Hell House LLC (2015). Last TV Show Watched: Adventures of Sonic The Hedgehog (S1:E29). |
09-13-2016, 10:21 PM | #247 |
Stone Warrior
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Home, PA
Posts: 620
|
A "Collectors Edition" for Sonic Mania has been announced. It comes with a download key so the game is still digital only which is disappointing. Still, that Sonic statue in pretty cool. When you flip the power switch on the Mega Drive/Genesis it plays the classic "SEGA" chant. It's 69.99 and available for PC, Xbox One and PS4. Apparently it's only available for a limited time. http://www.sonicthehedgehog.com/en/g...tors/#purchase |
09-13-2016, 10:37 PM | #248 |
Foot Elite
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: AZ
Posts: 3,255
|
This is really nice but ya...the whole point of a collector's edition should have been a physical copy of the game. It's soooo easy to put this on a disc.
Standard PS4/Xbox1 case with that exact box art with DISC inside. Statue and ring cart could have still been included.
__________________
Nothing can survive the will to stay alive, cause if you try, you can do anything. |
09-14-2016, 07:13 AM | #249 |
Emperor
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 7,902
|
I'll get it digital then just like Sonic 4 Episode 1 & 2.
|
09-18-2016, 12:08 PM | #250 |
Overlord
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow!
Posts: 14,939
|
I expect to go the Steam route. Curious to know how much it will retail for at Launch and whether I can be patient enough to wait for an inevitable discount.
__________________
Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items! |
09-18-2016, 12:41 PM | #251 |
Foot Elite
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Maryland
Posts: 3,990
|
It'll more than likely be $20 at launch.
__________________
Last Movie Watched: Hell House LLC (2015). Last TV Show Watched: Adventures of Sonic The Hedgehog (S1:E29). |
09-21-2016, 02:02 PM | #252 |
Stone Warrior
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Home, PA
Posts: 620
|
So they released a "infomercial" for Sonic Mania Collectors Edition. I wasn't expecting the statue to be that big.
For those that don't know, it's mimicking the original Sonic the Hedgehog 2 commercial. |
09-22-2016, 01:18 AM | #253 |
The King of Kings
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Chicago Illinois
Posts: 2,931
|
Haha, those are awesome. I already pre-ordered the collector's edition. That statue looks sweet.
__________________
|
03-16-2017, 06:21 PM | #254 |
Foot Elite
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Maryland
Posts: 3,990
|
Apparently the bigger Sonic game is now called Sonic Forces
https://mynintendonews.com/2017/03/1...-sonic-forces/
__________________
Last Movie Watched: Hell House LLC (2015). Last TV Show Watched: Adventures of Sonic The Hedgehog (S1:E29). |
03-17-2017, 09:09 AM | #255 |
Foot Elite
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Maryland
Posts: 3,990
|
Sonic Mania also got pushed back to Summer now
__________________
Last Movie Watched: Hell House LLC (2015). Last TV Show Watched: Adventures of Sonic The Hedgehog (S1:E29). |
03-17-2017, 10:00 PM | #256 |
Emperor
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 7,902
|
I'm loving what I've seen so far.
|
03-17-2017, 10:12 PM | #257 |
Foot Elite
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: AZ
Posts: 3,255
|
Ya this looks awesome. I read a speculation that it takes place in a world where Eggman wins. If that's true it explains why classic Sonic is back. Maybe he comes from another universe or dimension...to join forces.
__________________
Nothing can survive the will to stay alive, cause if you try, you can do anything. |
03-17-2017, 11:01 PM | #258 |
Y'all need Jesus
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 8,938
|
Looks like all the other recent Sonic joints. And I hear wisps are back and wisps suuuuck.
|
03-18-2017, 12:15 AM | #259 |
Foot Elite
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: AZ
Posts: 3,255
|
Wisps only give you a temporary ability to do something. Just like any other item box power-up. I don't see the problem with them. They were also in Lost World.
__________________
Nothing can survive the will to stay alive, cause if you try, you can do anything. |
03-18-2017, 03:49 AM | #260 |
Y'all need Jesus
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 8,938
|
The powers suck, the music that plays while you have them sucks, and the voice (ROCKEEEEEEEEET!) sucks.
And I know they were in Lost World, what's your point? |
Tags |
paperbrookneedsfreshair, sega, sonic |
|
|