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Beautiful release of act 1, showing off gorgeous art and an incredible sense of 70s aesthetics. The initial plot beats play a little too close to the core Phantom framework without expanding upon them or interrogating its setting more, but its an early release and I'm incredibly intrigued in where the full product delivers its ideas.
Maybe I'm just relieved to have a better game after the disappointment of Sonic 2 Game Gear, but I liked this game decently enough.
This is one of the most shallow Sonic games out there, honestly, there's not much to set it apart from the rest. Letting you choose between Sonic and Tails is neat, as Tails has the ability to fly, but I think only Sonic can get the Chaos Emeralds (and thus the true ending), and Tails doesn't get the rocket shoes (which is pretty much the only other defining thing about this game, and even then I think they come back in Triple Trouble?).
They must have heard the decries of Sonic 2 Game Gear's difficulty, because while that game was way more difficult than it had any right to be, this one is perhaps the easiest Sonic game ever? The only difficulty here is, if you want the Emeralds, collecting 100 rings in a level as it can't be done in every level, and the last two bosses can be tough if you don't grab any rings; they actually give rings for the bosses this time, but only in one item box and you gotta find it first, and it can be a little difficult to regrab the ring if you get hit.
Anyway, I wouldn't really say this is the most worth it game to play, but you're also not wasting much time if you do. If you don't care about the true ending, you can beat each level in less than a minute fairly easily. You could already have been through half the game if you didn't read this review, what are you doing?
sonic 1 game gear remains on top
Edit: I just read the description of this game that's on this page and omg... I know a lot of games would have the story tucked away in the manual back in the day, but geez. You're in an alternate universe? South Island is sinking? You glean none of that from the game itself lol.
This is one of the most shallow Sonic games out there, honestly, there's not much to set it apart from the rest. Letting you choose between Sonic and Tails is neat, as Tails has the ability to fly, but I think only Sonic can get the Chaos Emeralds (and thus the true ending), and Tails doesn't get the rocket shoes (which is pretty much the only other defining thing about this game, and even then I think they come back in Triple Trouble?).
They must have heard the decries of Sonic 2 Game Gear's difficulty, because while that game was way more difficult than it had any right to be, this one is perhaps the easiest Sonic game ever? The only difficulty here is, if you want the Emeralds, collecting 100 rings in a level as it can't be done in every level, and the last two bosses can be tough if you don't grab any rings; they actually give rings for the bosses this time, but only in one item box and you gotta find it first, and it can be a little difficult to regrab the ring if you get hit.
Anyway, I wouldn't really say this is the most worth it game to play, but you're also not wasting much time if you do. If you don't care about the true ending, you can beat each level in less than a minute fairly easily. You could already have been through half the game if you didn't read this review, what are you doing?
sonic 1 game gear remains on top
Edit: I just read the description of this game that's on this page and omg... I know a lot of games would have the story tucked away in the manual back in the day, but geez. You're in an alternate universe? South Island is sinking? You glean none of that from the game itself lol.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
1992
Always thought I would like this game more than most people, but I guess I ended up liking it less than most. Perhaps if you play it repeatedly it's better, but in this one playthough... oof. The bosses for this game are notorious for not giving you any rings, and the very first one just absolutely sucks right off the bat. Weirdly, the first boss is perhaps the hardest of the game. I had a lot of blunders on the other ones, but I think I was just too in my head, they're really rather easy for the most part. But yeah, the bosses are mainly what hold this game back for me, or at least the level leading up to them, because this has the Sonic 1 Genesis approach of having a level before the boss. It's not bad for most of them, but holy hell the Green Hills Zone act 3 level is ass.
The regular levels are also a mixed bag. I rather liked Green Hills and Aqua Lake Zone, but Gimmick Mt. and Scrambled Egg Zone were kinda bad (Scrambled Egg especially is doo doo). The other levels are negligible. Kudos for trying different themes than the typical ones, and placing the Green Hill clone in the middle of the game.
I'd personally just rather play Sonic 1 on Game Gear, though, I don't see this as an improvement at all, but rather frustrating most of the time.
The regular levels are also a mixed bag. I rather liked Green Hills and Aqua Lake Zone, but Gimmick Mt. and Scrambled Egg Zone were kinda bad (Scrambled Egg especially is doo doo). The other levels are negligible. Kudos for trying different themes than the typical ones, and placing the Green Hill clone in the middle of the game.
I'd personally just rather play Sonic 1 on Game Gear, though, I don't see this as an improvement at all, but rather frustrating most of the time.
Donkey Kong Country
1994
Look, I know that this game has not aged that gracefully.
It has reused boss fights, level design is unfair at times and the difficulty can be really uneven.
That being said, I really only mildly care about any of that, because DKC is simply the most charming and humorous game of all time.
Open YT. Look at that intro. Then look at those credits.
And tell me DKC is not just an absolute joy.
It has reused boss fights, level design is unfair at times and the difficulty can be really uneven.
That being said, I really only mildly care about any of that, because DKC is simply the most charming and humorous game of all time.
Open YT. Look at that intro. Then look at those credits.
And tell me DKC is not just an absolute joy.
Very very nice game, but it has always escaped me why this game or its series is considered to be an all time classic.
... it's just very nice.
... it's just very nice.
Donkey Kong 64
1999
This game is stuffed with way too many collectibles, confusing level design and has so many flaws in its (game) design that it sometimes beggars belief.
It can be said with certainity that this game aged really poorly.
But still... it's also funny, charming, has some really cool levels and is always engrossing in its creativity.
Maybe I do have a softer (not totally soft) spot for this because I grew up with it.
It can be said with certainity that this game aged really poorly.
But still... it's also funny, charming, has some really cool levels and is always engrossing in its creativity.
Maybe I do have a softer (not totally soft) spot for this because I grew up with it.
Shadow the Hedgehog
2005
The people who decided that... this should to be made to create a "hard-boiled" Sonic Experience need psychological treatment, and they need it fast.
To my great surprise, I enjoyed this immensely.
It is an FMV Choose your own adventure interactive TV Series thingy, but this really just rolls with it and does a very fine job.
The production values and editing are far better than most FMV Games out there (minus the sometimes awkward jump cuts during a choice, that feel like a little part is missing; But those happen rarely. Most of the time, the editing is incredibly seamless).
And this one is actually charming, darkly comedic, a little bit scary and a little bit sexy. And on top of that, the two leads are great and even have amazing chemistry together.
This was honestly a really great time.
It is an FMV Choose your own adventure interactive TV Series thingy, but this really just rolls with it and does a very fine job.
The production values and editing are far better than most FMV Games out there (minus the sometimes awkward jump cuts during a choice, that feel like a little part is missing; But those happen rarely. Most of the time, the editing is incredibly seamless).
And this one is actually charming, darkly comedic, a little bit scary and a little bit sexy. And on top of that, the two leads are great and even have amazing chemistry together.
This was honestly a really great time.
Baldur's Gate 3
2020
I have no words.
Also Karlach is best girl, it's not even a contest.
Also Karlach is best girl, it's not even a contest.
Bloodborne
2015
So let me get this straight: An organization manufactures a disease, so that they can then offer a cure made of a bunch of strange chemicals that no one fully understands, and then said "cure" turns everyone into monsters?
Are we sure this game isn't just an elaborate anti-vaxx conspiracy theory?
Are we sure this game isn't just an elaborate anti-vaxx conspiracy theory?
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