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Game-o-rama => General Gaming => Topic started by: Jhen Mohran on October 06, 2010, 11:33:57 AM

Poll
Question: So, are ya buyin' it?
Option 1: Of course! votes: 5
Option 2: Maybe, whenever I've got the cash. votes: 4
Option 3: Nah, I'm not interested. votes: 0
Option 4: Sonic isn't really my thing, so nope. votes: 1
Title: Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Post by: Jhen Mohran on October 06, 2010, 11:33:57 AM
It's about to happen, internet! The first episode of Sonic 4 is goin' to be headed to the Apples curious little multi-purpose devices just tomorrow, for the pretty intense price of $15. Then, on the 11th, it'll be available on the Wii, followed by the PS3 the next day, and finally the 360 on the 13th, all for $15. What console are you going to be buying Sonic 4 on, if you're going to buy it at all?

Personally, the price seems a bit too steep for my tastes, especially in the case of the iPhone. It doesn't really seem that bad for a downloadable title on a console, price-wise, but I think I'll hold my money for other things that I would like to get my hands on when they come out.

I still find it very silly that they're splitting the game into episodes, by the way.
Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Post by: Nayrman on October 06, 2010, 12:36:04 PM
Why the hell would anyone buy it on the iPhone? Getting the PS3 version. HD compared to standard def for the same price. Besides, the Wii's classic controller kind of sucks, so the Dual Shock 3 would work better for this game.
Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Post by: SkyMyl on October 06, 2010, 04:43:16 PM
If you're buying Sonic 4 on the iPhone, then you're clearly doing it wrong.

I'm going to buy it, of course, despite not being a huge Sonic fan. Since my brother doesn't let me buy anything for his 360, I'll be forced to pick up the Wii version. $15 is way too much to spend on a game on the iPhone, in my opinion, especially for a sidescrolling platform game, which just doesn't work that well on the iPhone's touch screen.
Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Post by: jnfs2014 on October 06, 2010, 07:18:31 PM
I might get it to eat up some points on my Wii that I've been harboring for the past few months because of boredom/not into megaman or mario rpgs.
Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Post by: Playat on October 06, 2010, 09:37:58 PM
Nah, dont have a iPhone.
I'm gonna get it on the Wii.
Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Post by: SkyMyl on October 06, 2010, 10:54:18 PM
Seems Marisa here got some info wrong. Sonic 4 on the App Store is $9.99, which seems a more reasonable price than $15. Maybe if I ever get an iTunes gift card as a gift I'll get it for my iPod.

...you still have to be really foolish to get it on the iPhone first.
Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Post by: Someguy13 on October 08, 2010, 01:43:13 AM
I'm getting it on the Wii.

I like its controller better for side scrolling games.
Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Post by: Tsumaru on October 08, 2010, 04:20:16 AM
I'll probably buy it for PS3.

I wish it wasn't on the Wii, to be honest.  That just means they were limited by the Wiiware size constrictions.
Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Post by: Custom on October 08, 2010, 11:30:45 AM
I'm getting this on Xbox 360 because the Wii version is for faggots.
I don't have a PS3 i'm sorry tsumaru i've let you down ;________;
Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Post by: SkyMyl on October 11, 2010, 01:26:58 PM
Short game, even compared to Sonic 1. I got up to the Eggman's Last Machine with 13 lives in two hours, and he then proceeded to rape me until I got a Game Over.

Quote from: CUSTOM THE HERO on October 08, 2010, 11:30:45 AM
the Wii version is for faggots.
Guess I'm a faggot, then.
Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Post by: JrDude on October 11, 2010, 01:53:29 PM
That's possibly why it's called "Part 1"?
Also, is it fun?
Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Post by: Nayrman on October 11, 2010, 03:00:42 PM
Cliff notes version, too hungry, more detail later:

- controls range from meh to poop. Lack of air momentum and Sonic's floaty jump are not good.
- level design ranges from very fun (Splash Hill, Casino Night) to just plain poop (Lost Labyrinth, oh shock! THE WATER LEVEL!)
- Bosses are pitifully easy
- Special stages are needlessly difficult (have 3 so far)
- graphics and sound are very nice
- intercourse  whoever made the physics
Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Post by: Cornwad on October 11, 2010, 05:58:34 PM
So it's good?
Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Post by: Playat on October 11, 2010, 06:08:50 PM
Sonic 4 is ok for being the first episode. Lost Labyrinth is the only stage that I had problem with (stupid water level bah). The special stages are really difficult because of the controls so I'll probably try to get the chaos emeralds now.(So far I have none). The graphics and sounds are alright.

Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Post by: Nayrman on October 11, 2010, 06:10:15 PM
Quote from: Cornwad on October 11, 2010, 05:58:34 PM
So it's good?
It's.... ok....

It's not good, it's not bad. It's me. It doesn't control ANYTHING like the old games, and the physics are complete tripe. Although once you DO get used to it it's ok. However, it's TRYING to be classic Sonic, which it's NOT. If you like platformers, so go ahead, but it has some really bizarre difficulty spikes in random areas, and the special stages are bullpoop.

Note: Super Sonic actually makes the game more playable. For some reason the lack of momentum actually makes him easier to control and more fun to play as.
Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Post by: SkyMyl on October 12, 2010, 01:12:13 PM
Just got all the Chaos Emeralds (FUCK SPECIAL STAGE 4 WITH A CORKSCREW), so I guess I'm about done

Pretty good, even though it plays really differently from the older games...by which I mean S3&K, which is the only classic game I've played, so I'm not the one to talk about that. It's okay for a Sonic game, but Sega could definitely do better, considering this is Sonic 4, and not part of the Rush series/Advance games.

And I'm just going to say right now that Lost Labyrinth is my favorite Zone in the entire game. I said it, and no one cares. Even the water portion wasn't that bad, and the music for Act 1 was just awesome. On the note of music, the Final boss theme is pretty bad compared to anything else.
Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Post by: Jhen Mohran on October 12, 2010, 02:31:49 PM
I thought Episode 1 was pretty good, ze. It doesn't have to play exactly like the old games, and getting the hang of the new physics is very rewarding.

The game was a bit on the easy side, though...
Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Post by: Nayrman on October 12, 2010, 03:40:57 PM
on it's own, it's....meh. It's not good nor is it bad.

However, as a classic Sonic game it fails horribly, physics are non-existent.
Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Post by: Qsmash on October 12, 2010, 03:59:31 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on October 12, 2010, 03:40:57 PM
on it's own, it's....meh. It's not good nor is it bad.

However, as a classic Sonic game it fails horribly, physics are non-existent.

If you want physics go play a mario game. That's what the Sonic Defense Force told me the other day, and apparently Sonic fans aren't allowed to complain either so stop doing that.

all and all I might buy this just to play that gosh darn casino level.
Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 12, 2010, 04:24:18 PM
Quote from: Qsmash on October 12, 2010, 03:59:31 PM
If you want physics go play a mario game. That's what the Sonic Defense Force told me the other day, and apparently Sonic fans aren't allowed to complain either so stop doing that.

all and all I might buy this just to play that gosh darn casino level.
Perhaps the word "fan" doesn't really apply that much on him.

Anyway, should I buy the game or not? I'd like somebody whom I can trust that doesn't pin down the game by its throat.
Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Post by: SkyMyl on October 12, 2010, 04:31:41 PM
Quote from: AuraChannelerChris on October 12, 2010, 04:24:18 PM
Perhaps the word "fan" doesn't really apply that much on him.

Anyway, should I buy the game or not? I'd like somebody whom I can trust that doesn't pin down the game by its throat.
Go for it. I'm pretty sure that you'd like it. It's not like it's a bad game at all, but to a Sonic fan...well (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheyChangedItNowItSucks), that's (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGZF9DuDfHo) up (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LUJ9KVNyic) for (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcJzSIP7yYw) debate (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSzh2dcz18k).
Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Post by: Nayrman on October 12, 2010, 07:04:29 PM
Quote from: Qsmash on October 12, 2010, 03:59:31 PM
If you want physics go play a mario game. That's what the Sonic Defense Force told me the other day, and apparently Sonic fans aren't allowed to complain either so stop doing that.

all and all I might buy this just to play that gosh darn casino level.

You do realize the reason that the classic games are so good is that it's because of the physics being so good for the series. The engine was basically coded by Naka himself and meant to be rewarding to those who can properly build up speed on their own.
Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Post by: Qsmash on October 13, 2010, 03:23:12 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on October 12, 2010, 07:04:29 PM
You do realize the reason that the classic games are so good is that it's because of the physics being so good for the series. The engine was basically coded by Naka himself and meant to be rewarding to those who can properly build up speed on their own.
Of course I knew. Tell that to the Sonic Defense Force.
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