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Sooo did you guys play Sonic Time Twisted? It1s pretty much Sonic Mania before Sonic Mania. There's a time travel mechanic that actually MAKES SENSE, as in there are only two time periods, they are radically different, and you travel instantly through the signs. There's 14 emeralds to get, the special stages are probably the best ever, and you can retry them as long as you have lives left, which is HUGE. And the level design is more like 2/3&K than CD, so it's actually good! Plenty to explore. Best of all, the physics are pretty faithful! Not perfect, but only a die-hard Sonic fan would notice any differences. http://gamejolt.com/games/sonic-time-twisted/24775
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It's funny you mention that, because I've been to playing Time Twisted and getting kinda pissed at some of the design. Like the ice level with random teleporters. Those have no business in a Sonic game. The art design and music is spectacular but the bosses are awful and the level design isn't much better. So maybe it IS the true sequel to Sonic CD lol That said, I don't feel like the level design in Sonic CD is really that bad aside from Wacky Workbench and Metallic Madness act 2. Those levels can go straight to hell. The rest are fine though. Sonic 3 & Knuckles is hands down the best Sonic game and even that one has a couple levels that are duds. I really do not enjoy the Marble Garden and Sandopolis act 2. At all.
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Jun 8, 2017 02:49
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was there ever any official art of the s&k mecha sonic? I thought he looked super cool even though he was a chump anyway i am eager to play sonic mania on my nintendo switch gaming console
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Jun 8, 2017 03:16
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Wacky Workbench was worth it if only because it gave us this little guy
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Jun 8, 2017 03:23
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there was a tiny sonic laser in wacky workbench? i thought that was only metallic madness. e: i'm not insinuating that you're wrong but if there's a tiny sonic section in wacky workbench that you can miss then i want to know where it is 
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Jun 8, 2017 03:30
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poo poo. Maybe I'm misremembering. I knew it was one or the other and I wanted to post :smallsonic:
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Jun 8, 2017 03:31
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About to try Time Twisted. I tend to like most things I play so I will probably enjoy it.
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Jun 8, 2017 03:34
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Gammatron 64 posted:Sonic 3 & Knuckles is hands down the best Sonic game and even that one has a couple levels that are duds. I really do not enjoy the Marble Garden and Sandopolis act 2. At all. I don't get the complaints about Marble Garden. They're common, I'm in the minority I think. It's not a great level and a big step down from Hydrocity, which I think remains my favorite level in all of Sonicness. But it's not filled with stupid death traps nor especially difficult, there's some decent speed sections and platforming mix up, other than the Tails version of the boss they're mostly decent.
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Jun 8, 2017 03:53
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it goes on for way too long and its really just not very interesting to play or look at. it has some stupid gimmicks like the top that aren't fun to play with. its just a drag, only really noteworthy thing about it is that its has like a billion rings in it which is kind of cool i guess? its still not terrible or anything but its a definite weak point in a great game edit: it's also really easy to get lost in, especially as knuckles
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The White Dragon posted:there was a tiny sonic laser in wacky workbench? i thought that was only metallic madness. u should have because he was and must pay
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Jun 8, 2017 04:05
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 Not having played Sonic CD in like 10 years is my innermost Sonic Shame.
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Jun 8, 2017 04:06
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CJacobs what the gently caress. You get a pass this time but never bring that weak poo poo in here again 
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Jun 8, 2017 04:23
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I haven't seen tiny sonic in ages because I just do this https://www.twitch.tv/videos/150307741?t=24m48s
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Jun 8, 2017 04:38
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Does the remake have a tiny Tails sprite?
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Jun 8, 2017 07:51
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Paul.Power posted:Does the remake have a tiny Tails sprite? Yup! http://www.sonicthehedgeblog.com/post/161175744488/with-the-2011-remake-of-sonic-cd-tails-was-added
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Chibs posted:Yup!  
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Spiderdrake posted:Sandopolis gets better as you get better at it and it's one of the best Tails levels but it is definitely past the point of too many gimmicks. I rag on Marble Garden for a simple reason - it's long and loving boring. It drags on and on and is just a chore to get through. Sandopolis Act 2 is probably the single largest level in the entire game and it's pretty much the only level in a Sonic game ever where you actually run the risk of reaching the 10 minute time limit. Hell, as a kid, I didn't even realize it was possible to get "Time Over" until Sonic & Knuckles, and there were four whole Sonic games for the Genesis before that. But let's talk good levels: Sonic 1 - Green Hill and Starlight. Everyone can probably agree on that. Sonic 2 - Mystic Cave is my favorite. I also like Hill Top and Oil Ocean a lot. Sonic CD - Stardust Speedway. Quartz Quadrant is also cool. Sonic 3 - Yes, Hydrocity is very fun. Like I said, it's the best water level ever. Partly because of the music, and partly because it's barely a water level and has you running on top of the water like a lizard. I really like Ice Cap, but everyone does. My favorite level in Sonic 3 is probably Launch Base. Launch Base is just cool as hell. Sonic & Knuckles - Mushroom Hill, Flying Battery, Sky Sanctuary and the Death Egg are great. Chaotix - Okay, so the level layouts in this one are a little boring, but Botanical Base looks very cool and has cool music. I like Marina Madness too.
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Gammatron 64 posted:I rag on Marble Garden for a simple reason - it's long and loving boring. It drags on and on and is just a chore to get through. I completely agree with you on Marble Garden. I remember reaching it for the first time and going "wow this place looks nice", and then proceed by degrees to get annoyed by that blue spinning-top thing and its intense verticality. It is also too long and boring, it overstays its welcome. Sandopolis is also one of those damned monotonous desert levels that have a "too yellow" palette, and I'm really glad that Mirage Saloon looks way more colorful and vivid. And also that first act boss, Jesus Christ, I rolled my eyes so hard every time I had to fight that dumb thing. But ok let's talk good levels. My personal selection: Sonic 1: Green Hill and Starlight AND Spring Yard. I just love how original and different Spring Yard looks. To be fair, there's not a single level in Sonic 1 that I don't like. I also really like Labyrinth and Scrap Brain so (great music on those two)... I guess Sonic 1 is a big favorite for me. God, such a good game. Sonic 2: I have to say Emerald Hill because I played it so freaking much, I had the whole level memorized like no other level in the franchise. I also had a blast with it in multiplayer. So I can't be blasé about it, it would be unfair. Mystic Cave is my other favorite. Sonic CD: Ok. I don't think Sonic CD is all that remarkable in terms of level design. My personal opinion. But I really love all of them aesthetically. Past, present and future versions included. I don't know how to score this one. Stardust Speedway gets my vote because of the boss fight. Sonic 3: Hydrocity and Ice Cap, hands down. Sonic and Knuckles: Lava Reef and Sky Sanctuary. I always thought Lava Reef was so freaking cool aesthetically, and I always loved the level design. It's just a really fun, challenging level. I love it. Sky Sanctuary is really cool too. Chaotix: Never played it so I really can't tell.
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Jun 8, 2017 15:45
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Gameinformer have some videos of "Chemical Factory Zone".
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Jun 8, 2017 15:53
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That Act 2 music!!!! Feelin' some Sonic CD design pulls there which kinda work for the stage. Also liking that the bounce goop is light blue. HEH. Portal ref. Us gamers.  e: longer clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TX2I3iUORQ Chibs fucked around with this message at 16:16 on Jun 8, 2017 |
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Jun 8, 2017 16:16
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*pulls up sleeve* *jams needle in* *injects burning hot high-potency pure Sonic Mania directly into my vein* OH YEAH BABY THATS THE GOOD STUFF
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Jun 8, 2017 16:25
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That CPZ remix is Sonic CD as hell.
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Andre Banzai posted:I completely agree with you on Marble Garden. I remember reaching it for the first time and going "wow this place looks nice", and then proceed by degrees to get annoyed by that blue spinning-top thing and its intense verticality. It is also too long and boring, it overstays its welcome. I think Sandopolis act 1 is fine - I especially like that swinging thing. It's act 2 that just becomes monotonous. It goes on forever. And you know, I think you're on to something about Sonic CD. I have a friend or two who just HATE the game and won't stop bringing up how much they hate it. I think their complaints are exaggerated and overblown but I'll be the first to admit that the game is not perfect. Yes, the level design is in fact nothing special, and the time travel mechanic is poorly thought out. But I just love the aesthetics and visual design of the levels in Sonic CD, as well as the music. The same thing really applies to Knuckles' Chaotix - the levels are mostly just big vertical climbs with barely any enemies or challenge, but the graphics are just so cool looking and the music is great. I really love artwork of abstract sci-fi scenery, so the look of Sonic CD and Chaotix are like catnip to me. Some tell me it's garish and ugly. Well, the 90s were overly colorful and garish. The aesthetic is pure unashamed 90s, and Sonic is 90s as gently caress. Sonic is as in your face 90s as pogs, McHammer pants and Power Rangers. If you see these images and want to puke, you don't "get" Sonic.    Sonic is RADICAL and COOL and X-TREME duuuuuuuuuuudeeee
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Please do not post small sonic or small tails
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I think what I really like about the remixed stages in Mania is that they aren't just porting old stages. They're adding new gimmicks and graphics and level design that invokes the old design, but isn't at all a 1-to-1 recreation, full stop. That said, I hope they have some more new levels and not *just* revisiting old stages for the most part.
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That rising helix sprite 
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Zelder posted:Please do not post small sonic or small tails 
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Jun 8, 2017 16:58
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That video of chemical plant zone is unfair
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Gammatron 64 posted:Yes, the level design is in fact nothing special, and the time travel mechanic is poorly thought out. But I just love the aesthetics and visual design of the levels in Sonic CD, as well as the music. The same thing really applies to Knuckles' Chaotix - the levels are mostly just big vertical climbs with barely any enemies or challenge, but the graphics are just so cool looking and the music is great. Agreed. You know what, maybe you gotta have a certain aesthetic inclination to fully enjoy the Sonic CD visuals. You've got to at least tolerate a certain amount of abstraction, asymmetry and randomness to be comfortable playing it. I used to really love 90s aesthetics, Oingo Boingo and stuff like that. The transition phase from 80s to 90s was excellent. And I love abstract sci-fi stuff too so *fistbump*, it's good to find someone who agrees with me on this! And Chemical Plant is looking fun as hell in that trailer, holy crap.
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Jun 8, 2017 17:12
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I'm slowly dying every minute that I don't have Sonic Mania
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What we've seen so far for Sonic Mania looks really easy though. I mean, the Sonic classics weren't known for being super difficult, but I hope it's not a baby easy game.
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Chibs posted:That Act 2 music!!!! Feelin' some Sonic CD design pulls there which kinda work for the stage. Also liking that the bounce goop is light blue. HEH. Portal ref. Us gamers. loving hell give me this game right now
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As long as the individual levels are fun to route and perfect I'll be happy with Sonic Mania. If not I'll just go back to getting my CD time down after enjoying my first few runs of Mania.
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His game had better run at 60fps in every platform. If it comes out and they're like "lmao only 60fps on PS4 pro" I'm gonna be pissed.
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Jun 8, 2017 17:45
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I need that syringe with green goop injected into me right now, I need the Sonic Mania. That Act 2 remix is sublime.
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Jun 8, 2017 17:49
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I really hope they go with Hydrocity as the sonic 3 level. They'll probably do ice cap because thats the popular one. If they do more than one +Knuckles level I hope they pick Lava Reef even though slapping death egg or sky sanctuary at the end is more likely.
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Part of me was like "Oh come on Chemical Plant again?" but then I saw the actual level design and  Overbite posted:I really hope they go with Hydrocity as the sonic 3 level. They'll probably do ice cap because thats the popular one. Hydrocity would be sweet but I'd be cool with Ice Cap. Lava Reef would be incredibly dope if they end up doing more than one
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That Chemical Plant remix is awesome and reminds me of Stardust Speedway Bad Future a lot. Also the new gimmicks are cool as hell, especially when you bounce on that jelly stuff. That's rad. And the DNA thing. That level looks so drat fun. It's kinda funny that half of the levels are taken from previous Sonic games, but they somehow still feel more fresh, new and interesting than Sonic 4. gently caress Sonic 4. So hard. My same friend who hates Sonic CD with a passion also says Sonic 4 is not bad and is a better game. I think he must say that to piss me off.
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Augus posted:Part of me was like "Oh come on Chemical Plant again?" but then I saw the actual level design and This a thousand times. Jesus Lord this game.
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