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I remember hating Mario Kart: Double Dash when it came out. Now that I've actually learnt how to play the game there's nothing I'd rather bust out when I'm getting high. I bring the blue sparks for real.
So yes, once again I remain vaguely hopeful. Gimmicks aren't always done badly, even if we are talking about Sonic Team. Once we've learnt the tricks and we figure out this "air" system, I'm sure we'll all have a right laugh.
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So yes, once again I remain vaguely hopeful. Gimmicks aren't always done badly, even if we are talking about Sonic Team. Once we've learnt the tricks and we figure out this "air" system, I'm sure we'll all have a right laugh.
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I miss kicking your ass at that game. :(j-man wrote:I remember hating Mario Kart: Double Dash when it came out. Now that I've actually learnt how to play the game there's nothing I'd rather bust out when I'm getting high. I bring the blue sparks for real.
I'm still kind of optimistic about Sonic Riders. Yuda was right about Sonic R, the characters were SEVERELY unbalanced, and I suspect there'll still be things that differentiate how the characters play.
The air stuff doesn't sound like a gimmick, just different from other racing games, which is a good thing. The last thing we need is another Mario Kart clone.
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Is Sonic Team paying you in hookers or what?Dash wrote:For the record, Drift had no charm. It and it's sequal would perhaps be the most conceptually retarded Sonic games ever if Shadow hadn't claimed that crown last fall. IMO Riders looks to be far more appealing than Drift ever could be.Frieza2000 wrote:I think it's going to turn out like every other Sonic spin-off, though I fear without the same charm as games like Sonic R and Drift. As far as spin-offs go, this isn't looking like much of a credit to the team.
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If they were, wouldn't I be praising Sonic Drift and Shadow the Hedgehog? Your logic confounds me.Baba O'Reily wrote:Is Sonic Team paying you in hookers or what?Dash wrote:For the record, Drift had no charm. It and it's sequal would perhaps be the most conceptually retarded Sonic games ever if Shadow hadn't claimed that crown last fall. IMO Riders looks to be far more appealing than Drift ever could be.Frieza2000 wrote:I think it's going to turn out like every other Sonic spin-off, though I fear without the same charm as games like Sonic R and Drift. As far as spin-offs go, this isn't looking like much of a credit to the team.
I dislike the Drift games because they are Mario Kart clones and put Sonic in a fucking car. It hurts my mind to think about it.
I dislike Shadow because it's asthetically the worst thing I've ever seen(overall design), and gives Shadow some fucking guns. And has Shadow(and other Sonic characters) runnig beside some fucking aliens whose designs that don't fit in well with the universe. AND gives him the option of driving a fucking car. I'm surprised my brain doesn't freaking explode when I think about it.
That's why I say they're both stupid concepts and had no charm. The concept of Riders doesn't seem totally stupid(to me), it doesn't look to be a total rip-off of another game(to me), and the enviorments are looking okay(to me), thusly I think it will be more appealing than Drift. It's just my stupid opinion that can change if said game turns out bad.
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Nigga please. The graphics and design were probably the best thing about the game. Besides which, if you can't think of a game that looks worse than Shadow then you're really, really not trying very hard at all.I dislike Shadow because it's asthetically the worst thing I've ever seen
Also, I see the option of driving a car as an amusing 20-second diversion no different to riding huge blocks of ice, minecarts, snowboards or eggmobiles.
Also also, the guns are fun. Stop being a fag.
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The guns would have been great if you could aim them, the Sonic physics would have enhanced the shooting if they weren't so flawed, and I could have enjoyed the levels if the missions weren't so inanely mind-boggling.
I gave it 2 stars out of five. I think I may have been a little generous, but I just don't ever recall ever having fun at any point.
First canon Sonic game I have no will to finish.
I gave it 2 stars out of five. I think I may have been a little generous, but I just don't ever recall ever having fun at any point.
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Let me clairify: Shadow the Hegehog is asthetically the worst game I've ever personally played.j-man wrote:Nigga please. The graphics and design were probably the best thing about the game. Besides which, if you can't think of a game that looks worse than Shadow then you're really, really not trying very hard at all.I dislike Shadow because it's asthetically the worst thing I've ever seen
See, the thing is, IMO the game looks very sloppily put together. Like some one had taken a lot of SEGA's stock 3D models and put them together to make a game. And the overall design was just... odd. Looking at a level seperately, I might call it OK(The Carnival stage and Mad Matrix are highlights), but most of the levels didn't flow well together artistically. ANGST or not, it feels very random and unorganized to me.
Yeah, but when that diversion generally has no purpose but to make the game even harder to control...Also, I see the option of driving a car as an amusing 20-second diversion no different to riding huge blocks of ice, minecarts, snowboards or eggmobiles.
I mostly included that to tie in to my Sonic Drift thing anyway.
Ammunympho*Also also, the guns are fun. Stop being a fag.
I can give Shadow a couple positives(Note: I haven't played the WHOLE game as I was just trying it out my friend's little brother's copy).
1. I had the most fun on the (almost)straight hero path because it had a lot of decent bosses(not great though).
2. They fixed Vector's dancing animation. That made me happy.
*Shortly after typing this, I died a little inside.
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I think there's a "Final Ending" that is considered canon. I doubt it will be mentioned much though. Methinks Sonic Team is going to try and sweep this one under the rug....
Oh and since it was mentioned: Co-op play in Double Dash kicked ass. It was like the coolest new thing the game had to offer(16 player versus? Hell yes!). I'm actually somewhat dissapointed MK:DS didn't have such a mode. Hope it's still considered for the Revolution Mario Kart(probably not).
Oh and since it was mentioned: Co-op play in Double Dash kicked ass. It was like the coolest new thing the game had to offer(16 player versus? Hell yes!). I'm actually somewhat dissapointed MK:DS didn't have such a mode. Hope it's still considered for the Revolution Mario Kart(probably not).
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Auto-aim kthxThe guns would have been great if you could aim them
Lies tbh. The guy on weapons just had to wiggle the stick permanently throughout the race and you get auto-boost round every cornor without P1 even touching the shoulder buttons. It doesn't stop it being fun, but it does make it a bit too easy.I guess getting the blue sparks in co-op required a bit of teamwork though.
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I usually see it in action by playing the game. I also find tilting the control stick toward an enemy before shooting allows me to move towards them in order to shoot them. Did you know pressing A, then A again allows you to use a Homing Attack? Shadow, try going down here! LETS GIVE THESE GUN SOLDIERS A HAND.