Fond memories indeed, i still have my Dreamcast, may dig it out one day. They really need to re-invent Sonic, maybe go down the metroidvania style, pseudo 2D/3D but with the pacing of the old Sonic games, would look pretty cool on todays systems
Wow this brought back memories. Has it seriously been 10 years? I actually found Sonic Adventure 1 and 2 to be amazing at the time but now jesus christ.
I'm sorry to say this but Brad really sucks at this game. My 8 year old brother immediately understood the controls. I understood the controls back in the day. Hell, it's regarded as one of the best 3D Sonics. I know we're talking about 1999 controls but they aren't this bad.
It really was the beginning of all the heinous bullshit the Sonic name has become involved with.
I know alot of people hold Sonic Adventure up as the last good Sonic game... but DUDE, no! Sonic starts the game hanging out at a hotel swimming pool with bikini girls for fuck's sake. So wrong.
Bring on Chu Chu Rocket and Jet Grind Radio (the original (and greatest) implementation of cel shading, with the possible exception of Wind Waker).
" I'm sorry to say this but Brad really sucks at this game. My 8 year old brother immediately understood the controls. I understood the controls back in the day. Hell, it's regarded as one of the best 3D Sonics. I know we're talking about 1999 controls but they aren't this bad. "
I played it today and i completely agree the controls aren't that bad and it doesn't play that as bad as the make it seem Its still a fun game.
"I'm sorry to say this but Brad really sucks at this game. My 8 year old brother immediately understood the controls. I understood the controls back in the day. Hell, it's regarded as one of the best 3D Sonics.I know we're talking about 1999 controls but they aren't this bad. "
Yes they are this bad. Gameplay has moved on since those days. Also, that it is regarded as one of the best 3D Sonics doesn't mean anything given the pedigree of 3D Sonics. Brad is right on the money when he says that the action stages are what it is about. Those are alright but it is the adventure part where it breaks down.
I thought this was quite good when I played it unlike Sonic Adventure 2. This game might not look great today, but at the time the difference compared to PSone was huge. I don't think there will ever be just a huge jump in graphic again. I mean look at Dead or Alive for example DoA2 on DC looks so much better than the first one while the third on XBOX and DoA4 on 360 only felt like incremental upgrades IMO. No console have ever blown my mind like the Dreamcast did. It really felt like stepping into the 21th century.
Ah how i love thee Dreamcast. My friend still has his, we hook it up fairly often to play Power Stone 2. While i enjoyed SA at the time I could not see going back to it. It most certainly was the begining of the end for my beloved Sonic.... or is it?
SEGA GETCHO SHIT TOGETHER!
Edit: Did anyone else see the article about Sonic where Sega literally said that they know Sonic sucks and they plan to make incrementally less sucky sonic games? What kind of a bussiness model is that?! I'll post it here if i find it
I actually love Sonic Adventure 1 and 2. My little brother inherited my dreamcast and these games, and I still play them occasionally, and I still love them. My love may be frowned upon, but I'm not ashamed to say it -Sonic Adventure, will you marry me?
Jesus Christ. In 1999, I was able to play FreeSpace 2. That's just kinda sad, if you think about it. Like, this is what those poor DC people had to endure, while I was enjoying something so far beyond that. You've really gotta feel sorry for em.
