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Proponent of Zelda, Sonic, and Xenoblade
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I really wanted to like this game, but that did not happen. The Temple of the Ocean King is the first major problem I have with this title, but no one likes it so it's not worth complaining about right now. Everything just takes longer to do in this game (similar issue I had with Skyward Sword). I didn't like sailing, I didn't like the Jolene fights, I didn't like how finding treasure in the ocean worked, and I didn't like the stylus controls for combat. Despite me thinking that the dungeon puzzles were cool and enjoying the new cast of characters, this is easily one of my least favorite Zelda titles.
Gravity Rush 2 is a game I was looking forward to playing, but I didn't realize how much I would enjoy it until I popped the disc in. The updated gravity manipulation makes way for exciting gameplay/exploration and I love how they added new styles from the first game which allow for creativity in combat, but some missions and side quests can feel repetitive and draining, especially toward the end of the game. Nevertheless, the game's solid story and great looks/sound should make it a worthwhile experience for anyone looking for a unique action-adventure game.
This review contains spoilers
After my first experience with this game 5+ years ago, and having played many Sonic games since then, I wanted to give a second look at the first entry in my favorite franchise. Unfortunately, it is exactly how I remember it.
The game starts off so strong with Green Hill Zone, which exemplifies everything I enjoy about these games. I've never been the explorative type in video games, but the idea of multiple pathways to reach the same goal is something that this zone executes to perfection without the levels feeling like a maze to navigate. The acts are also not too long, which encourages me to practice my skills so I can get through them faster and faster.
This is when the game starts to fall off. I know this is unoriginal to say, but Marble Zone and Labyrinth Zone are not fun and the slow movement kills my enjoyment of this game as a whole. Spring Yard, Star Light, and even Scrap Brain have more elements of level design that I enjoy in Sonic games, but considering there are only 6 zones and I dislike 2 of them, I can't say I enjoy this game front to back.
I know the mobile phone/Sonic Origins port fix most of my issues to the point where I can say I enjoy this game almost as much as the other classic entries, but the original Genesis game doesn't hold up as well as I'd like it to. At least I still have Sonic 2, 3 & Knuckles, and Mania to always go back to when I want to see what 2D Sonic is capable of at its best.
The game starts off so strong with Green Hill Zone, which exemplifies everything I enjoy about these games. I've never been the explorative type in video games, but the idea of multiple pathways to reach the same goal is something that this zone executes to perfection without the levels feeling like a maze to navigate. The acts are also not too long, which encourages me to practice my skills so I can get through them faster and faster.
This is when the game starts to fall off. I know this is unoriginal to say, but Marble Zone and Labyrinth Zone are not fun and the slow movement kills my enjoyment of this game as a whole. Spring Yard, Star Light, and even Scrap Brain have more elements of level design that I enjoy in Sonic games, but considering there are only 6 zones and I dislike 2 of them, I can't say I enjoy this game front to back.
I know the mobile phone/Sonic Origins port fix most of my issues to the point where I can say I enjoy this game almost as much as the other classic entries, but the original Genesis game doesn't hold up as well as I'd like it to. At least I still have Sonic 2, 3 & Knuckles, and Mania to always go back to when I want to see what 2D Sonic is capable of at its best.