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Sonic Mania (8-15-2017, SEGA/Taxman/Headcannon/PagodaWest, PS4/XB1/PC/NX)
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Dead End Irony
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They shouldn't have to pad the games out with tedious non-Sonic bullshit to make games longer. I just remember finishing Colors and Generations wanting more of what I played. It's especially sad with Generations. They make these big, beautiful levels that you just blast through at lightspeed.
Maybe I don't think there's enough stages. I'm not asking for Sonic Unleashed's "whoops you need 50 Moon Medals to progress," but I'd like to think they're competent enough to make the games a bit longer while maintaining the fun.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
All the little references are crazy to me. There was this little Uppercut end of the level celebration Sonic did in the early Sonic 1 prototypes, they removed it cuz IDK maybe they thought it was too Mario, so he just does the pose. They actually added something like that back in, but with Sonic signature finger pointing.
I agree, CD's level design is a fucking mess.
Tarin02543
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^^^^^^
give it to me now
give it to me now
spindashing
Banned
All the little references are crazy to me. There was this little Uppercut end of the level celebration Sonic did in the early Sonic 1 prototypes, they removed it cuz IDK maybe they thought it was too Mario, so he just does the pose. They actually added something like that back in, but with Sonic signature finger pointing.
Yooo... I need this game yesterday.
Watched those off-screen videos and the level design looked amazing. It's like they're big playgrounds for Sonic to run around in.
Also, the music for Studiopolis is RIDICULOUS. That part where it goes "light camera action!" and then turns into this 32-bit era piano solo is just too good.
Also, the music for Studiopolis is RIDICULOUS. That part where it goes "light camera action!" and then turns into this 32-bit era piano solo is just too good.
It's clear most people here haven't played the Taxman ports if they're questioning the level design too, here's the hidden content over the years in their port...
Desert Dazzle (Unfinished)
https://youtu.be/sbWeIikEi0c
Hidden Palace Zone
https://youtu.be/9cG3ZWCvr38
Egg Gaunlet Zone
https://youtu.be/YSrEAVFnKc0
As for questioning the new art and if it'll fit, well, Tails sprites were completely new in Sonic CD:
https://youtu.be/bHMA7x9Tnao
And don't forget the hidden special stages:
https://youtu.be/R7qbidxNXy8
Give those videos a watch before questioning if these are the right people to be handling a new classic sonic game.
Desert Dazzle (Unfinished)
https://youtu.be/sbWeIikEi0c
Hidden Palace Zone
https://youtu.be/9cG3ZWCvr38
Egg Gaunlet Zone
https://youtu.be/YSrEAVFnKc0
As for questioning the new art and if it'll fit, well, Tails sprites were completely new in Sonic CD:
https://youtu.be/bHMA7x9Tnao
And don't forget the hidden special stages:
https://youtu.be/R7qbidxNXy8
Give those videos a watch before questioning if these are the right people to be handling a new classic sonic game.
funkystudent
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Its a total bummer they already used the Sonic 4 name for some trashy game.
Will keep a eye on this but its sega & sonic so wont get my hopes up. There is always a big stinking catch.
Will keep a eye on this but its sega & sonic so wont get my hopes up. There is always a big stinking catch.
Sir_Crocodile
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People make the games they want to make. Not every game has to use 100% of the systems power.
If you want that, try the Project Sonic 2017 thread instead.
The catch is It's not SEGA/Dimps/Sonic Team developing this.
Huge Succeeded
Banned
I don't even know where to begin with this shit lmao
E_Darkness
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Yeah you're right. They should just make a Sega CD version, that has all the power they need. Putting it on anything else would be a waste imho
PepsimanVsJoe
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He has to be joking, that's the only sensible explanation.
ThoughtsOfSpeaking
Banned
Megaman 9/10 could of been ported to the NES (in fact it sit could be to the mini) that's the point.
Yautja_Warrior
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Any hint of a 2 player mode co-op mode ? Just so we can be evil and keep killing Tails, like in the good old days of Sonic 2 ?
spindashing
Banned
Who is "us"? I got my PS4, I dunno about you, fam.
Enter The 36 Chambers
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Yoooooo a sonic game I'm actually hyped for.
All those trash games over the years since the trilogy and we're finally getting a worthy successor to 3 and knuckles?
Took their time but this is amazing anyway.
Ill be there day 1. Haven't said that about a sonic game since sonic and knuckles.
All those trash games over the years since the trilogy and we're finally getting a worthy successor to 3 and knuckles?
Took their time but this is amazing anyway.
Ill be there day 1. Haven't said that about a sonic game since sonic and knuckles.
Tell us about how terrible remasters are too.
Willy Wanka
my god this avatar owns
Hard to believe I'm massively excited for another Sonic game but here it is. It looks and sounds great so far.
Seven Force
Banned
IIRC, Mega Man 9 & 10 actually employ a few things that would be impossible to pull off on an NES as is (I recall reading an article on this somewhere; Jewel Man's swinging platforms were cited as an example of something that wouldn't fly on NES). They'd have to re-do or completely ax certain portions of the game.
Crimsonclaw111
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ViewtifulJC
Banned
I cried when sonic popped up in the symbol, I can't believe that is finally happening
And wow, that music... Anyone got a link?
I got this great new track for Studiopolis
this one has the title screen and the Invincibility theme
Hot Coldman
Banned
All the little references are crazy to me. There was this little Uppercut end of the level celebration Sonic did in the early Sonic 1 prototypes, they removed it cuz IDK maybe they thought it was too Mario, so he just does the pose. They actually added something like that back in, but with Sonic signature finger pointing.
ok I expect these dudes to show up in the background of a level now
So GHZ looks to diverge pretty wildly from the original layout after the S-tube -> sky-rings bit. The boss we've seen is also for act one, it looks like? I'm guessing it's S3&K style where act 1 has a mini-boss and act 2 has a full boss?
Also, Studiopolis looks SO GOOD
Hero of Legend
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This is amazing; Jools Watsham of Renegade Kid has volunteered to do a 3DS version if Sega allows it:
https://twitter.com/JoolsWatsham/status/756690849145040896
You might know RK as the folks behind Mutant Mudds, Moon Chronicles, Dementium, etc.
https://twitter.com/JoolsWatsham/status/756690849145040896
You might know RK as the folks behind Mutant Mudds, Moon Chronicles, Dementium, etc.
So much win.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
They said every act is supposed to have a unique boss, like S3&K.
Sir_Crocodile
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When it got to what was supposed to be the end of Act 1 and then continued, and he bounced up to a higher part of the stage, I cracked a smile. This is really getting me excited
Edit: Studiopolis looks incredible. The one thing I was worried about for this game was the level design but I'm impressed by what I've seen here. Sonic is back babyyyy
I also agree that CD has questionable design
I guess Studiopolis Act 1's boss just isn't in this demo, then.
Sonic's sprite is gorgeously animated. Wow. Those balancing and lookin-up animations. <3
Solid SOAP
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Has it been revealed how they're going to implement the classic stages? I'm hoping that they're essentially bonus stages and that they don't replace potential new levels with rehashed stages. New level design or not, things like that should be delegated to extra content.
GenericUser
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This is exactly what i wanted after sonic 3 and knuckles. Took them longet then I expected.
What minute and second was supose to be the end of act 1? Dont recall:S
Studiopolis looks a bit garish to me, level design wise it seems fine, just no restraint with the colour palette at all, I just hope the other zones aren't as bad. Not saying they can't be colourful just use the colours better.
Overall I'm cautiously optimistic. My biggest fear being that it comes across being too fan gamey, because that's essentially what it is. Tbh it looks fairly solid to the point where it's going to be fairly nitpicky things that will determine how authentic it feels as a whole.
The original level would've ended just a little after ~1:18 in the video.
petethepanda
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Studiopolis looks so damn good.
Upsidedown Fuji
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Man I wonder if this would run on real Sega CD hardware. I'd pay for a limited release. That would be so awesome to play it on retro hardware.
Solid SOAP
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What could they do to avoid making this look like a fan game?
panama chief
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PSY・S;211088085 said:
For real. I feel like they are finally showing him some respect. I felt my eyes well up.
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