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[Kyoryu Aqua]

Because then it would have given Sega a chance to succeed or fail on the same terms as everyone else on the market.

That makes sense.

Let me clarify. The online Sonic fandom doesn't deserve Sonic.

And Sonic has, for good or ill, succeeded in spite of us than because of us.

I suppose it's true. I'm undecided whether it's for good or ill myself.

[Remz]

Let me clarify. The online Sonic fandom doesn't deserve Sonic.

Sonic doesn't deserve a fandom.

[Phos]

Making a bad kids game is reprehensible to me, that might be the only game that kid will get for months.

[NastCF]

Sonic doesn't deserve a fandom.

If that's how you think, why are you even here?

[Razorsaw]

Making a bad kids game is reprehensible to me, that might be the only game that kid will get for months.

One, again, there would have been enough information to make an informed purchase anyway, and two, kids usually don't have a whole lot of concerns about games so bad and good become subjective anyway.

[Sean]

If that's how you think, why are you even here?

I'm pretty sure most of the mods aren't even Sonic fans (anymore).

[Phos]

If that's how you think, why are you even here?

The collapsing arcade market will put a fire under Sega, Sonic will suddenly become a "do or die" item. I'm just waiting for it to happen.

Does that logo remind anyone else of something?

One, again, there would have been enough information to make an informed purchase anyway, and two, kids usually don't have a whole lot of concerns about games so bad and good become subjective anyway.

Kids used to have a sense of excitement associated with new games, now they've all just become a procession of tepid movie license games.

[Remz]

If that's how you think, why are you even here?

Have a think about it, and maybe you can figure it out!

[Agent York]

All the nastiness in this thread is a bit disturbing. O_o This is only a game, not everyone has to like it, but some of your attitudes are appalling. Discussion is fine, debates are fine, but this is like personal level attacks, ignorance, and taking a game too seriously. It looks fun to me, am I wrong for thinking that? Not the cup of tea for others, that's fine. I don't mean to backseat mod, but shouldn't we be having a more pleasant, intelligent, discussion, respecting others opinions and having a nice chat even if we differ in our stances?

[NastCF]

Have a think about it, and maybe you can figure it out!

It's not like I didn't try, but it just doesn't make sense to me. You're part of the staff of one of the most sucessful Sonic fansites out there (or it's message boards, I dunno), so I'd expect you to feel somewhat differently about the franchise.

Also, I didn't quite get your message Phos o,o;

[bolt7]

Personally, I think more along the lines of SEGA don't deserve the support they've been getting from fans over the past decade or so due to the sub-par to poor quality games they've been churning out. The series itself is still pretty cool in my books.

It does still look like fun though, and bear in mind, the asking price is presumably around £4.79, right?

Edited by bolt7, 05 April 2010 - 01:23 AM.

[Agent York]

I don't know about that. Personally, I think more along the lines of SEGA don't deserve the support they've been getting from fans over the past decade or so due to the sub-par to poor quality games they've been churning out.

It does still look like fun, and bear in mind, the asking price is presumably around £4.79, right?

That's how I think of it, it's cheap, and quite frankly it continues SEGA's rise in going into the right direction. Sonic Unleashed was a step in the right direction, Sonic 4 is a further step into turning Sonic into a fun franchise again for all ages. This game doesn't look perfect but it looks far from bad. I'm happy to see the rise, the asking price isn't high, this looks fun to me. I know some are more serious because of the title, but I think I'll enjoy this more than I enjoy Sonic 1 at least, maybe Sonic 2. Yet to be determined, but I do know I'll have fun.

Edited by Dusk the Wicked Keeper, 05 April 2010 - 01:25 AM.

[Barry the Nomad]

Well...

Spoiler

Despite having not seen the ending, I've heard Metal Sonic being in Episode 2 which makes me pleased as punch.
Funnily enough, this would be Metal's first appearance in a numbered Sonic game. It would also mark Metal's fourth appearance in a traditional 2D Sonic game (CD, Chaotix and Triple Trouble), his third appearance in a main console 2D game and his third 2D confrontation with Sonic (as Chaotix was sans Sonic).

It's funny to think that Metal has never appeared on the Genesis/Mega Drive.

[NastCF]

Personally, I think more along the lines of SEGA don't deserve the support they've been getting from fans over the past decade or so due to the sub-par to poor quality games they've been churning out. The series itself is still pretty cool in my books.

It does still look like fun though, and bear in mind, the asking price is presumably around £4.79, right?

Yeah, I agree with you. Even though I haven't had the chance to play that many modern games - quite a few of them actually, not that I don't want to though D': - I can see they pretty much got lazy with Sonic as of late. It's a shame, because Sonic seriously deserves to be treated better.
But it's true that they're somewhat getting back on track. I mean, the Werehog may not be such a good idea for a Sonic game, but nonetheless Unleashed was still a very solid game, at least from what I experienced with the Wii version. And Sonic 4 is looking good too.

Speaking of Sonic 4.. gahhh, the leaks, they won't stop! And It's hard not to watch them >< I guess that's why Nintendo-*No Pedro, that joke's been done before*

[Gamerguy21]

Sonic doesn't deserve a fandom.

So, we're wrong for being Sonic fans?

...I don't think I need to point out how ignorant that sounds.

[Dr. SEGA Monkey]

I've only watched the Splash Hill videos. I did not want to spoil the other zones for myself.

Supposedly the final boss has been leaked? Perhaps one of you guys can tell me if any other music composers other than Jun Senoue are listed in the credits.

I ask this because some songs like all the Mad Gear songs are totally his style, but others are definitely not. And I have a suspicion that Ohtani did some music.

[DaBatGuy]

Nope, just Jun Senoue is listed.

[Remz]

...I don't think I need to point out how ignorant that sounds.

Way to misinterpret a quote.

I meant that sonic has been in bad games for a long time, it's amazing that there are still successful fan sites and forums running.

I suppose if anything, it's a testament to the quality of the character.

[Gamerguy21]

Way to misinterpret a quote.

I meant that sonic has been in bad games for a long time, it's amazing that there are still successful fan sites and forums running.

I suppose if anything, it's a testament to the quality of the character.

Ah, my bad. I misunderstood you.

[Dr. SEGA Monkey]

Nope, just Jun Senoue is listed.

Hmmmm....really? That's odd. He usually does not compose extremley short music tracks like that. That, and some tracks just flat out don't sound like his style at all. Maybe he was trying too hard to make some music in Nakamura's style, and just couldn't think of long enough melodies?

And it makes sense that the songs that ARE in Senoue's style (Mad Gear songs) are the best in the game, and the least repetitive.

If they wanted Nakamura-ish music, they should've just gotten the real Nakamura! Would've been a lot better.

Edited by Dr. SEGA Monkey, 05 April 2010 - 02:49 AM.