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[Booster]

Am I the only one who thinks Sonic 4 is better than the classics? In Episode 1 you had more control of where Sonic was going, and could perform precise jumps which helped with speed running. Also you could air dash to get extra speed, especially useful after a spin dash. The HD graphics make the game more enjoyable. I don't get why people hate on Dimps, I even liked the boost pads. I mean you were going fast already so who cares? Is there anyone else who agrees with me? Sonic 4 also has some of the catchiest tunes in the franchise, Splash Hill, Mad Gear, Sky Fortress and Metal being standouts. I can't wait for Episode 3.

[Jetronic]

Oh boy...while I don't agree nor disagree, Sonic 4 (Ep. 1/2) is not perfect in anyway.
If I can say that there's anything I like about it is Mad Gear, Metal Sonic's theme, Sky Fortress Act 2, and Sylvania Castle Act 3. That's pretty much all (Act 3's music especially).

Episode 2's game play is a slight improvement in terms of game play itself, though when you're Super Sonic...our hero has episode 1's questionable physics...which is not the best thing...and never was.

Edited by Jetronic, 13 September 2012 - 03:26 AM.

[Aqua]

If your the person that likes bubble chains, wall walking, stopping in the air, floaty controls and LESS control, then sure, Sonic 4(mainly 1) is for you.

The classics were more original/creative with there levels, had catchy music and had a great balance of speed and platforming. And no Boost pads everywhere. Speed was a reward.

Edited by Pepsiman, 13 September 2012 - 03:24 AM.

[Stritix]

I can't wait for Episode 3.

They already said they doubt the series will continue, sorry.

[Booster]

The bubbles chains weren't even bad. It lets Sonic access higher areas like Tails and Knuckles could in Sonic 3, it's an improvement.

[Jetronic]

The bubbles chains weren't even bad. It lets Sonic access higher areas like Tails and Knuckles could in Sonic 3, it's an improvement.

I would agree if a lot of them weren't over bottomless pits.

[Aqua]

you could access higher routes as sonic in teh classics as well. Using skill and practice. The bubbles just get repetitive and just give you that reward the classics gave you. Plus they turn a threatning enemy into a joke. And what Jetronic said.

Continuing off why this game is not up their with the classics lets begin. The level design is pretty bad. The game basically is made up of Boost pads and homing chains. And when your not doing that, your in pretty generic to nonexistent platforming. When the platforming decides to actually pose as a threat, it becomes pretty cheap and Sonic's controls don't help at all.

The Music. If Splash hill zone sounds pleasant and enjoyable to you, then you should listen to some Generations and get fixed. I mean the music is mostly synched chords, which in E1 mainly, Sounds annoying as all hell. It doesn't help that the music loops after like 30 seconds. The best song to come out of it to me is Flying Fortress and even then it's pretty annoying.

The graphics. There okay I guess. At least to some degree. Most of the zones in E1 look plasticy and Lazy cheep. E2 made a huge jump, but Still not what I expected. After Generations, There is no way people would like S4 over Generations HD.

The overall feel of sonic is also pretty broken. He feels floaty, the rolling and uncurling is bothersome and the Physics are also garbage.

Edited by Pepsiman, 13 September 2012 - 03:48 AM.

[Phos]

Reeks of troll.

[Soniman]

[Nix]

>Sonic 4 is better than the classics
>Topic Creator is a booster from Sonic 4

I SMELL SOME BIAS HERE.

But really, Sonic 4 isn't better than the classics in any way, shape, or form.

[-Sonic The Hedgehog-]

Yeah, sorry, but I can't take you seriously when you have a boost pad as an avatar.

Edited by Simon, 13 September 2012 - 03:50 AM.

[Aqua]

YOU DON'T DESERVE THE NAME BOOST! ONLY HEDGEHOG BOOST DESERVES IT! if you didn't know that would be me. but yeah, I can't take him seriously.

[Autosaver]

The only problem I have with the classics is that the ports are terrible on the mobile platforms which makes it more fun to play Sonic 4.

Sonic 4 somehow runs full speed, has better controls, allows me to pick my levels, and has a good save system. I know, a surprise.

[Diogenes]

Am I the only one who thinks Sonic 4 is better than the classics?

I sure as hell hope so.

The bubbles chains weren't even bad. It lets Sonic access higher areas like Tails and Knuckles could in Sonic 3, it's an improvement.

Y'know what would be a nice way to give Sonic some extra vertical movement?

ANYTHING ELSE

Seriously. Walljump, double jump, air dash, even a version of the homing attack that's not functionally identical to the one in a 3D game from over a decade ago. Sonic 4 is basically a pile of broken-ass mechanics, broken either because they have no idea how they're supposed to work (anything that's supposed to be classic) or because they're mindlessly reusing something that's already old and busted (the homing attack).

[Remz]

~~~~SARCASM~~~~

GOSH. I'm not 100% sure but I think this member posting behind a proxy using a disposable email address might be a troll.

Not sure though.

But maybe.

~~~~SARCASM~~~~

Edited by Great Moderator Remz, 13 September 2012 - 06:02 AM.

[Stritix]

I think it's that Justin Bieber user. He did make duplicate accounts weeks after.