@RadioHedgeFund honestly that’s a great point. If I saw someone with a Steam Deck I would probably think it was some weird Chinese knockoff switch. Like the kind you get on Aliexpress
@Donutsavant If Sonic Mania is the only Sonic game you’ve played and it doesn’t click with you, don’t worry. I honestly don’t like 2D Sonic that much but the Sonic Adventure games, specifically 2, are number 2 and 3 on my top ten games list. Not to mention games like Heroes, Unleashed and Colors which all have their one unique styles and positives to them. When I first started playing the franchise, it wasn’t until I played Sonic Forces that I really started liking it. Of course, than I played the Adventure games and look back on Sonic Forces as one of the less solid games. But you could certainly enjoy it! What I’m trying to say is, don’t give up on the franchise. It’s worth it to keep playing.
@SpaceboyScreams You are so absolutely wrong about both Sonic and Star Wars but I’m sick of explaining this to people so I’m just going to leave you alone.
@BrintaPap There really are hardly any bugs in the Adventure games. After people online got tired of pointing and laughing at Sonic 06, they tried to find the next best thing. Which were the Adventure games. Sure if you watch a Game Grumps video, or Egoraptor it seems glitchy, but it’s honestly hard to encounter the glitches unintentionally. And while Big the Cat and the mech stages in SA2 had bad or at least wonky controls, the rest of the characters control great. And I never had problems with the camera.
@Bolt_Strike You won’t play any games with non-analog controls? Or are you just talking about Mario Kart, because even then I really think you should give DS a try. Also GBA was 8-Way.
@WaluigiNumberOne Nice, a new account that attempts to roleplay as a character for jokes at the beginning of their commenting. I hope you keep it up longer than I did lol/
@SalvorHardin Actually no. I have only been a Sonic fan for 2 years (but I’ve played all the 3D games and most of the 2D games) and I actually like Mania. It’s kind of repetitive that it’s just old stages again but the new ones are great. I just think it would be better for the brand and the consistency of games if they kept Classic in the 2D series. I feel like they use him more than modern now to represent the brand. What the series needs is more consistency, and the main character not having a permanent design is anything but that.
That's nice but can they please retire Classic Sonic? I know he sells but that's the problem. Sega's being rewarded by not attempting to restore the brand to its pre meta era glory, but instead just making toys of this weird, inaccurate replication of Sonic from the 90's.
@Why_Do_I_Exist It’s not really that complex. If you play it it feels like the exact same game as it did in 2013. Just with added stuff that adds to your enjoyment.
@zool Wait, are you happy? Do you really not like Sonic's voice, or is it a joke about Zool being a failed Sonic rival? Also, which voice do you not like, there are 5+ voice actors for him. Sorry, internet communication is confusing.
@SM3DASislit Dark Age is the period between 2005 to 2010. I actually love that era, Sonic and the Black Knight, Unleashed, Riders, Rush, etc. The reason it's often called that is that the stories were much darker than before, or at least more serious. What I want for the franchise is a Sonic Adventure game with SA2/Dark Age story and Adventure gameplay. Here's someones idea for a SA3. The story isn't exactly what I want but the tone is pretty close. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2hTAn6348k
@SM3DASislit Not at all! Yeah I don’t like it. Mania was good but I always preferred 3D Sonic. SA2 is my favorite game and I think my favorite era was the dark age. From a dark age fan, the current stories are bland, don’t take themselves seriously at all, and are too meta. The 2010s have been mostly classic and 2D stuff, which isn’t great for 3D fans. Sonic Forces was the culmination of this. A 2D game disguised as 3D, which has been the majority of 3D games this decade (love Generations though.) The levels are incredibly lazy, and rarely does the theme make sense with the story. I could make a 20 minute video on why I think the brand should return to it’s former tone, but there are dozens of those. I recommend J’s reviews Sonic retrospective, which has some similar ideas to mine. So while roger has a fine voice, it’s heavily associated with a decade of mediocrity in my eyes. I really hope they bring back the old writers and Jason Griffith. But don’t fire Mike Pollock he’s a legend.
Nintendo could not make a Sonic game. They just don't have the vibe. I really hope nobody buys them, I just got a PS5, I don't want to buy an Xbox as well.
@MakkaroniOni First of all, there were no 3D games this decade. There were 2D games with 3D sections, but there hasn't been a 3D Sonic game since 2006. And second, I phrased that wrong. Games like Colors and Generations had tons of charm in the level design and gameplay, I'm mostly talking about the stories and writing. Also, I generally don't like 2D Sonic, which kind of changes this message, i'm not a classicist.
@HotGoomba___Rebrand Because for the past ten years the games have been garbage (not counting mania) at having the same charm as everything else Sonic.
This marketing reminds me of those fake concept posters from when it wasn't out yet. 9 year old me was the most hyped person ever, googling Pokemon Go everyday to check for news.
@Bermanator Your opinion. I didn't like it at all, the level design is mostly walking straight forward with tons of bottomless pits. Advance 1 and 3 are better in that regard. Try replaying it.
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Re: Talking Point: Which Game Stage Have You Replayed More Than Any Other?
City Escape from Sonic Adventure 2 and Gusty Garden Galaxy because of the music.
Re: Random: 'Switch Vs Steam Deck' Memes Are A Thing Now, Apparently
@RadioHedgeFund honestly that’s a great point. If I saw someone with a Steam Deck I would probably think it was some weird Chinese knockoff switch. Like the kind you get on Aliexpress
Re: Random: The Internet Reacts To The New Switch OLED Model
Nintendo Life Twitter: How do you do fellow kids?
Re: Video: Enjoy An Hour Of Sonic The Hedgehog History In This Retrospective
@Donutsavant If Sonic Mania is the only Sonic game you’ve played and it doesn’t click with you, don’t worry. I honestly don’t like 2D Sonic that much but the Sonic Adventure games, specifically 2, are number 2 and 3 on my top ten games list. Not to mention games like Heroes, Unleashed and Colors which all have their one unique styles and positives to them. When I first started playing the franchise, it wasn’t until I played Sonic Forces that I really started liking it. Of course, than I played the Adventure games and look back on Sonic Forces as one of the less solid games. But you could certainly enjoy it! What I’m trying to say is, don’t give up on the franchise. It’s worth it to keep playing.
Re: Video: Enjoy An Hour Of Sonic The Hedgehog History In This Retrospective
@SpaceboyScreams You are so absolutely wrong about both Sonic and Star Wars but I’m sick of explaining this to people so I’m just going to leave you alone.
Re: 'Sonic Collection' Listings Spotted As The Blue Blur's 30th Anniversary Looms
@BrintaPap There really are hardly any bugs in the Adventure games. After people online got tired of pointing and laughing at Sonic 06, they tried to find the next best thing. Which were the Adventure games. Sure if you watch a Game Grumps video, or Egoraptor it seems glitchy, but it’s honestly hard to encounter the glitches unintentionally. And while Big the Cat and the mech stages in SA2 had bad or at least wonky controls, the rest of the characters control great. And I never had problems with the camera.
Re: Soapbox: How Resident Evil 4 Taught Me To Stop Hoarding And Love The Grenades
@ARPK Goats can talk, just look at Animal Crossing lol.
Re: Yes, Link's Improved "Fast Travel" In Skyward Sword HD Really Does Seem To Be Locked Behind An amiibo
@sixrings You sound like a user who used to be here. Mesome713 I think. She was obnoxious, basically like that but unironic.
Re: Video: Footage Of Sonic's Long Lost Kart Racing Game Has Resurfaced Online
@Bolt_Strike You won’t play any games with non-analog controls? Or are you just talking about Mario Kart, because even then I really think you should give DS a try. Also GBA was 8-Way.
Re: Nintendo Has Updated Its Official Island In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
@WaluigiNumberOne Nice, a new account that attempts to roleplay as a character for jokes at the beginning of their commenting. I hope you keep it up longer than I did lol/
Re: Guide: Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For May And June 2021
@Anti-Matter That’s the Fanon wiki, for ideas of things people want. It’s not actually coming out. It could someday, but it’s not a real game for now.
Re: Random: Feeling Flush? The Queen's 24 Karat Golden Wii Has Popped Up On Ebay
Not on the Ohio Craigslist, but at least it showed up.
Re: Sega Extends Jakks Pacific Partnership For More Classic And Modern Sonic Merch
@SalvorHardin Actually no. I have only been a Sonic fan for 2 years (but I’ve played all the 3D games and most of the 2D games) and I actually like Mania. It’s kind of repetitive that it’s just old stages again but the new ones are great. I just think it would be better for the brand and the consistency of games if they kept Classic in the 2D series. I feel like they use him more than modern now to represent the brand. What the series needs is more consistency, and the main character not having a permanent design is anything but that.
Re: Sega Extends Jakks Pacific Partnership For More Classic And Modern Sonic Merch
That's nice but can they please retire Classic Sonic? I know he sells but that's the problem. Sega's being rewarded by not attempting to restore the brand to its pre meta era glory, but instead just making toys of this weird, inaccurate replication of Sonic from the 90's.
Re: Would You Rather: Eat A Pikachu, Or An Eevee?
Why is it always Kate who makes these bizarre articles?
Re: Rumour: Sonic Colors Remaster Listed In Localisation Company's Credits
@NintendoCopium “3D” I wouldn’t call it that
Re: Minecraft Is Getting New Ore Textures, Except For Diamond, Which Is Already Perfect
@Why_Do_I_Exist It’s not really that complex. If you play it it feels like the exact same game as it did in 2013. Just with added stuff that adds to your enjoyment.
Re: Random: You Can Vote For The "Best Off-Model Mario" On Twitter Right Now
GRAND DAD?! FLEENSTONES?!
Re: UK Charts: Super Mario 3D World Knocked Out Of First Place For The First Time Since Launch
@Carck I mean I did. I hadn't had a Playstation before and didn't want to buy a PS4 at the end of it's lifespan.
Re: Random: Fans Take A Dig At Nintendo's Limited-Time Mario Antics With Blade Runner-Style Parody Video
"Dying for the right cause, is the most gamer thing we can do" will be my graduation quote.
Re: Sonic Movie Voice Actor Says Sequel Script Is "Awesome", Hasn't Been Asked To Voice Any Games
@Beatrice Disagreed. I think every side character in the series is memorable and entertaining.
Re: Sonic's Voice Actor From Sonic Adventure Has Already Contacted Sega About A Possible Return
@zool Sonic is supposed to sound like a teen. He’s 15 years old.
Re: Sonic's Voice Actor From Sonic Adventure Has Already Contacted Sega About A Possible Return
@zool Wait, are you happy? Do you really not like Sonic's voice, or is it a joke about Zool being a failed Sonic rival? Also, which voice do you not like, there are 5+ voice actors for him. Sorry, internet communication is confusing.
Re: Random: Dataminers Use Original Uncompressed Samples To Restore Super Mario World's Soundtrack
This is incredible, download this before Nintendo DMCAs it.
Re: Sonic's Voice Actor From Sonic Adventure Has Already Contacted Sega About A Possible Return
@zool Says the person with a Zool themed profile.
Re: Two Veteran Sonic The Hedgehog Writers Appear To Have Moved On
YYEYEYEYEYEYYEYSSSSSS
Re: Sonic The Hedgehog Voice Actor Announces His Departure From The Role
@SM3DASislit Dark Age is the period between 2005 to 2010. I actually love that era, Sonic and the Black Knight, Unleashed, Riders, Rush, etc. The reason it's often called that is that the stories were much darker than before, or at least more serious. What I want for the franchise is a Sonic Adventure game with SA2/Dark Age story and Adventure gameplay. Here's someones idea for a SA3. The story isn't exactly what I want but the tone is pretty close. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2hTAn6348k
Re: Sonic The Hedgehog Voice Actor Announces His Departure From The Role
@SM3DASislit Not at all! Yeah I don’t like it. Mania was good but I always preferred 3D Sonic. SA2 is my favorite game and I think my favorite era was the dark age. From a dark age fan, the current stories are bland, don’t take themselves seriously at all, and are too meta. The 2010s have been mostly classic and 2D stuff, which isn’t great for 3D fans. Sonic Forces was the culmination of this. A 2D game disguised as 3D, which has been the majority of 3D games this decade (love Generations though.) The levels are incredibly lazy, and rarely does the theme make sense with the story. I could make a 20 minute video on why I think the brand should return to it’s former tone, but there are dozens of those. I recommend J’s reviews Sonic retrospective, which has some similar ideas to mine. So while roger has a fine voice, it’s heavily associated with a decade of mediocrity in my eyes. I really hope they bring back the old writers and Jason Griffith. But don’t fire Mike Pollock he’s a legend.
Re: Sega's Splitting Its Amusement And Video Game Divisions, Triggering Rumours That An Acquisition Is Afoot
Nintendo could not make a Sonic game. They just don't have the vibe. I really hope nobody buys them, I just got a PS5, I don't want to buy an Xbox as well.
Re: Sonic The Hedgehog Voice Actor Announces His Departure From The Role
@SM3DASislit I really hope they are.
Re: Sonic The Hedgehog Voice Actor Announces His Departure From The Role
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! YEEEAH! i REALLY hope this is the start of a new era for Sonic.
Re: Random: Twitter Has Now Defeated The Grass-Type Gym Leader Erika In Pokémon Red
@Kalmaro Classic Nintendo.
Re: Random: Twitter Has Now Defeated The Grass-Type Gym Leader Erika In Pokémon Red
@Kalmaro Why? It’s not illegal or bad for Nintendo in any way.
Re: Video: Sega Shares Eggman Holiday Short
@MakkaroniOni That game was the most devoid of effort out of any Sonic game. I call it the worst Sonic game ever created. At least 06 tried.
Re: Video: Sega Shares Eggman Holiday Short
@MakkaroniOni First of all, there were no 3D games this decade. There were 2D games with 3D sections, but there hasn't been a 3D Sonic game since 2006. And second, I phrased that wrong. Games like Colors and Generations had tons of charm in the level design and gameplay, I'm mostly talking about the stories and writing. Also, I generally don't like 2D Sonic, which kind of changes this message, i'm not a classicist.
Re: Video: Sega Shares Eggman Holiday Short
@HotGoomba___Rebrand Because for the past ten years the games have been garbage (not counting mania) at having the same charm as everything else Sonic.
Re: Miyamoto "Not Concerned" About Who Will Replace Him At Nintendo
@Bunkerneath Like it or not cloud gaming and digital is the future.
Re: Super Mario RPG Character Designer Shares Original Concept Art For Geno
@darkswabber It looks like Bean the Dynamite.
Re: Random: Man Accidentally Names Nephew After A Pokémon
Better than accidentally naming your kid Daikatana.
Re: Japan's 'Super Mario-kun' Manga Series Gets An English-Language Release For The First Time
@alexybubble Thats the Mario comic. They recently rereleased it.
Re: Random: Banjo-Kazooie Creator Reacts To Duo's Bittersweet Cameo In The Latest Smash Trailer
THAT SONIC RENDER IS SO GOOD! I HAVEN'T SEEN HIM PORTRAYED THIS WELL SINCE THE START OF THE META ERA!
Re: Lovely Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Goodies Appear On Nintendo UK Store
@GilbertXI Yeah but honestly for me, it actually makes Toad cute. It's weird.
Re: Super Nintendo World Will Open February 2021, New Images And Mario Kart Ride Detailed
@Clyde_Radcliffe Clock Town from Majoras Mask.
Re: Sonic Movie Sequel Scheduled To Start Production In March Next Year
@Munchlax I know your kinda joking, but that actually sounds really, really awesome.
Re: Sega Ages Team Reveals The Most Popular Games In The Series
I'm still mad they didn't release the Christian Whitehead ports of Sonic 1, 2, and CD. Is this a licensing thing with Apple and Android?
Re: Pokémon GO Announces Gen 6 Launch, Seasons Feature, Level Cap Increase And More
This marketing reminds me of those fake concept posters from when it wasn't out yet. 9 year old me was the most hyped person ever, googling Pokemon Go everyday to check for news.
Re: 3DS System Update 11.14.0-46 Is Now Live
THE 3DS WILL NEVER DIE
Re: Sega Yakuza Producer Would Make A "Completely Different" Sonic Game, If Given The Opportunity
@Bermanator Your opinion. I didn't like it at all, the level design is mostly walking straight forward with tons of bottomless pits. Advance 1 and 3 are better in that regard. Try replaying it.
Re: Platformer Landflix Odyssey Has You Trapped Inside The TV Shows Of A Streaming Service
Finally the Gex 4 we deserve!
Re: '90s-Style 3D Platformer Clive ‘N’ Wrench Gets Brand New Trailer, Now Launching 2021
Woah, their making a curious george game?