Nyo
Wow, they went all out on this game and it is quite the enjoyable ride! Soundtrack is incredible, visuals are pretty fire (if a little crowded at times), and the bosses were so unique and amusing to fight. Level design does need some work, but what’s here is entertaining and lovely to look at. With how disappointing Sonic Origins Plus has turned out, Fallen Star is a nice reminder of why I enjoy this series in the first place.
2015
Definitely dig more Sonic Rush inspired fan games, as I wish the series would have continued on the Nintendo Switch or modern consoles. I feel this game takes a little too much inspiration from Sonic VS. Darkness, to where there's not much of an identity of its own. It looks good and is fun to play, sadly there isn't any original music as far as I can recall. I hope that Sonic Dimensions is able to find something that makes it a unique fan game in the future.
Quite a nice looking game, hopefully they tidy up the controls in the future. I'm excited to see how this will fare up once it's finished, especially with Super Mario Bros Wonder coming soon.
For those wanting a Sonic Rush 4 (5 if you want to count Sonic Generations for 3DS), check out this game! It's only 2 zones as of now with Sonic & Shadow, but damn I want to play more of this if it was complete. Excellent spritework, upbeat soundtrack, pretty good level design, I'm keeping my eyes on this project.
1997
After not liking either Tekken or Tekken 2, it felt good to leave Tekken 3 satisfied with what it has to offer. Looks great, sounds alright, but most importantly it plays solid. I dig it, might look to practice this one whenever I want to versus someone that isn't Pocket Fighter.
2005
Between this, Genji: Dawn of the Samurai and Wild ARMs 5, JapanStudio's late era PS2 titles showcased an unprecedented budget and mastery of the PlayStation 2 hardware as the PS3 was out on the market. The attractive maps to explore, upbeat soundtrack, and even more aggressive monkeys push Ape Escape 3 beyond what its sequel was able to achieve early into the PS2's life. The movie theming is humorous, though the monkey names didn't make it through the localization process well.
It's a shame that Ape Escape 4 never happened, but I am not sure what JapanStudio could have done as the PlayStation 3 crippled them permanently. I hope that one day, we learn what that Ape Escape tease was for the 20th anniversary alongside their canned project after Gravity Rush 2. Also thanks Konami for making sure this game never gets rereleased...
It's a shame that Ape Escape 4 never happened, but I am not sure what JapanStudio could have done as the PlayStation 3 crippled them permanently. I hope that one day, we learn what that Ape Escape tease was for the 20th anniversary alongside their canned project after Gravity Rush 2. Also thanks Konami for making sure this game never gets rereleased...
Whatever sauce Naughty Dog used on this game is pretty weak in flavor. It didn’t leave much of a good impression and whenever it tried to do something new or unique, it fell flat in its execution. It is quite a good looking game though, definitely top 10 for the PlayStation console as a whole. Will The Last of Us Part III be the best 3rd entry in Naughty Dog’s works???
2007
Didn't like the writing much and while I enjoyed the puzzles for a bit, by the halfway point I just wanted the game to end. Thankfully the game is quite short, despite my efforts to back away from it. The sequel seems to be even longer and has that co-op aspect, so I'm probably not going to play it anytime soon, or ever to be honest...
2018
Finished Asaru's campaign and it was quite an enjoyable experience. The rumble feedback elevated the intense action and combos, it has some incredible weight to each hit! Story and characters were passable, but the combo potential and high skill ceiling make me want to try Amelia's campaign in the future. Pretty impressive coming from just a solo developer!
2005
While Feel the Magic: XY/XX does have a cult following thanks to its wacky aesthetics and being a Nintendo DS launch, it seems The Rub Rabbits doesn’t get as much recognition as the original game. It’s a fantastic prequel, full of that whimsical rabbit charm from Sonic Team and fixes the rough spots that made the original a challenging experience. Now with holding the Nintendo DS sideways and upside down, your relationship with the handheld has never felt so close to comfort.
I adore both games in this series, and I wish they would have continued them on the Nintendo 3DS or mobile devices. SEGA tends to reference the series every single year, from songs appearing in music compilations, Rhythm Thief, merchandise and their own live concert. Rub truly is love ❤️
I adore both games in this series, and I wish they would have continued them on the Nintendo 3DS or mobile devices. SEGA tends to reference the series every single year, from songs appearing in music compilations, Rhythm Thief, merchandise and their own live concert. Rub truly is love ❤️
Sonic Team and former United Game Artists staff kickstarted the Nintendo DS launch with a charming rub comedy that utilizes the unique features of the handheld so well. From holding hands with the stylus to calling attention into the microphone, you feel so close to your Nintendo DS as if it is your romantic partner. There is some repetition and sharp challenges at times, yet it does convey the struggles and passion in the heart when falling in love with someone.
Early Nintendo DS games have this distinct style and identity that capture bite sized handheld game design with new opportunities for touch and dual screen interaction. It is these games that I feel represent some of the more overlooked and aesthetically pleasing games that capture my heart. Touching is good is a weiiiiird slogan, but once you Feel the Magic, it’ll leave such a wondrous impression as it did me.
Early Nintendo DS games have this distinct style and identity that capture bite sized handheld game design with new opportunities for touch and dual screen interaction. It is these games that I feel represent some of the more overlooked and aesthetically pleasing games that capture my heart. Touching is good is a weiiiiird slogan, but once you Feel the Magic, it’ll leave such a wondrous impression as it did me.
2021
Watchmojo’s Top 10 Lost Video Games That Were Found! Why they gotta limit continues via game difficulties like that? I just wanted to finish the game with my younger brother and oh no we ran out of continues!!! It’s an okay 2D platformer, but leaves a lot to be desired, especially coming from the Wonder Boy studio. No proper ESRB physical in North America which is LAME, but I don’t think I’d want to spend a lot of cash on this game to begin…
2004
Now THIS is how you do a sequel! Full of the whimsical and quirky humor that made WarioWare so special. It's also more in line with the original's style, which was what made Touched so tame in comparison. And that rumble support, I would kiss it on the lips alongside Drill Dozer for elevating the already magnificent experience...
2002
It's Ape Escape, again...just not as inspired. The new gadgets are lame, some of the stages go on a bit too long, and then you get to see a moving platform for the 25th time. The next gen technology benefits in rendering wide, colorful stages, but by the end I just stopped caring. Robbed of the Saru Getchu song in the Western release! Listen to it, it is catchy af!
2017
Sonic Team made this game! After enjoying the Mario Movie and hoping (coping) that the next 3D Mario game after Bowser’s Fury will most likely be for the next gen Nintendo console, I immediately went to replay this game. I love this game so much, it is a technical marvel at how lovely, creative and wondrous Super Mario Odyssey is! I enjoy how the Joy-Cons and HD Rumble enhanced the platforming experience.
I wish we got proper dlc or a sequel to this game, but for what we have, Super Mario Odyssey is my favorite Nintendo Switch exclusive. Kirby and the Forgotten Land got close to beating it, but damn if this Mario game put a smile on my face from start to finish.
I wish we got proper dlc or a sequel to this game, but for what we have, Super Mario Odyssey is my favorite Nintendo Switch exclusive. Kirby and the Forgotten Land got close to beating it, but damn if this Mario game put a smile on my face from start to finish.