Sonic vs. Darkness - True Nightmare Revived (Multiplayer Demo)

[TCB]

Created by Nefault1st, Sonic vs. Darkness: True Nightmare Revived is a heavily inspired Sonic Rush fangame that not just take cues from that series proper, but also has its own quirks as well, like original tracks made for the game. This iteration of the demo also includes multiplayer, albeit of course in Beta.  From its booth page on SAGE:

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Sonic vs Darkness – True Nightmare Revived is a fan game heavily influenced by Sonic Rush and includes many references from Sonic Unleashed and Sonic Generations. It is also an improved remake of the original Sonic vs Darkness game created back in 2011. This demo features two playable characters and two stages and includes the Online Multiplayer feature!

FEATURES:

– Two playable characters Sonic and Shadow

– Two playable stages (includes 2 acts & 2 bosses)

– Includes a tutorial

– Time Attack Mode

– Online Multiplayer Mode

– Customizable Skills (limited to Aerial Skills)

– Custom key mapping

– Create up to 4 save files

– Sound Test

– Xbox 360 Controller support

– Music and Sound Volume Control

– Special FX/Reflection Options

– Fullscreen/Window Resizing

Soundtrack:

Yes, you heard right; a full soundtrack (original and remixed) compliments this game, done by quite the talented nekkosu; check it out here

Credits:

Creator & Programmer – Nefault1st
Artwork & Gimmick Spriters – Nefault1st (alias Kainoso) & Goncas23 & Pulse0
Music Composer – Nefault1st (alias nekkosu)
Stage Designer – Nefault1st
Network Hosting – Size43

 

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And now, some screenshots: 

 

 

 

Long story short...I LOVE this. 

Basically this is what I (and others I bet) would want out of a Sonic Rush 3, gameplay wise.first and foremost. With Rush and ESPECIALLY Rush Adventure being among my all time favorite Sonic games, this the fangame I'm having the most hope of completion behind. Since this IS heavily inspired by the Rush series, many of the moves Sonic (& by extension somewhat, Shadow) uses, comes from those games. Spin Dash, Boost, Trick System, it's all here. What makes it so much more satisfying is how Sonic (I played as him mostly) controls. Nefault1st & the team really did a good job on how he controls here, the feeling of speed and momentum is balanced enough without say, the Boost becoming all encompassing. In fact, Sonic's regular running state in fine enough; like his Spin Dash or Stomp it's more to accentuate Sonic than it becoming such a overused mechanic, not all too unlike the Rush games themselves. As noted there's a trick system, more inspired by Generations w/ the four directional buttons and A button ending the tricks sequence. 

Visually this game is GORGEOUS. I gushed about it last SAGE and I'll do it again here. Using the Advance spriteset with an almost Rush 1 like flair to them makes traversing the two Zones available in the demo much more engaging. The scrolling effect and liveliness in the background is a little personal thing I also like; makes the land you're running through so much more alive The whole flow of the game just works. The presentation just works; the music is lovely consisting of both remixed and original tracks that feel like it wouldn't be so outta place if this was an actual third entry in the Rush series (coughnotcountingColorsDShereobviouslycough).

With my short time in the Multiplayer Beta, I don't have too much to say about that really. Then again, trying to actually find a player to challenge was difficult enough so unfortunately I couldn't get my hands into the meat of it. Even with that said, this mode has promise so I'm looking forward to how they can expand on it.

Slight gripe I had wasn't really with the game itself but likely just personal choice; playing on a smaller resolution made a better experience; with how animated and active the background was I had a little harder time spotting Sonic while I was blasting though hahaha, Again, not a gripe on the game itself, just personal. Otherwise I enjoyed it.

Honestly, Sonic vs. Darkness just hits the right notes from me as far as this take on the 2D gamplay. It's fluid, responsive enough, visually appealing and all around well done. Check out the Booth for T.N.R. here

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Sidenote: the title screen music is a soothing and ambient like remix of Eterna Forest from Pokemon Diamond, Pearl and Platinum and I love it aaaaaaaaa

 

[Muscles Maximum]

Yeah man, this game is awesome. I've followed Nefault1st on youtube for a long time, he really knows his stuff.

I couldn't recommend this enough especially for fans of the Rush games. I'm really looking forward to the full release of this one.

[Waveshocker Sigma]

I've been a big fan of this one for awhile myself. I actually even love the tutorial level a lot because of the way it very quickly and smoothly transitions each step into the level and gameplay. You don't feel like you're stuck doing some long and boring tutorial, you feel like you're truly learning as you're playing, and very quickly for that matter.

In complete seriousness, if SEGA and Sonic Team ever feel they need to outsource for a new Rush-styled game, Nefault1st is the guy they should find and pick up. From game mechanics, stage progression, gameplay cohesion and flow and even music, this guy knows exactly what he's doing. Amazing to think that he pulled this off all on his own.

Probably the only personal gripe I have with it is that it stars Sonic and Shadow instead of Sonic and Blaze. I want muh Blazey kitty in there, too. XD

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go lay down and watch the stars while listening to this glorious Title Screen music again. <3

[Neuronical]

how do i goi fullscreen there isnt an option