People complain about stage because it's from
Sonic CD and for some reason they can't stand seeing something about that game, even if it's heavily remixed
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Sonic Mania |OT| Dreams Come True
- Thread starter Hot Coldman
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People complain about stage because it's from
Which act? I found Act 1 to be absolutely awful.
Ristifer
Member
You are definitely not the only one. Not only do I love its inclusion in the game, but it now makes Sandopolis Zone moot for me. I hated that zone to begin with, but shifting those similar mechanics to
Oil Ocean Act 2
Dunno but it's one of my favorites
tiny sonic and co is cool and the sonic 1 final boss + that toy boss was cool also liked the back ground transistions those were epicly well done
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
I too feel that it's one of the low points of Sonic 2 and is better here.
People really complaining? That stage was fucking rad. Visuals, mechanics, and especially music were all top tier.
I think my favorite Zone is Flying Battery but that one's definitely up there.
I hated it in Sonic 2 but I really like it in Mania. In my opinion it's one of the zones that benefits the most from the revamped sprites. The shading on the background buildings is a vast improvement. Boss is still naff though
Dead Man Typing
Member
I liked Knuckles for the extra challenge with his lower jump but I think Tails is my favourite thanks to being able to explore more carefully.
Sonic is the default and is of course great. But I'll give the edge to Tails. Really helps for finding the giant gold rings.
Play through order:
Played co-op with my older brother as Sonic while I played as Tails up to Stardusy Speedway.
Played through as Knuckles got 3 emeralds.
Played through as Sonic got 3 emeralds.
Played through as Tails got all emeralds.
Played through as Sonic&Tails hot all emeralds.
The game is great. Now that I know the levels better, I'm tempted to go back through as Knuckles looking for more routes.
Theslammer
Member
I enjoyed the difficulty spike in Oil Ocean in Sonic 2 since it's overall an easy game. What they did with the music and revamping the second stage in Mania was fantastic.
IronicSonic
Member
Glide with mini Knuckles in Metallic Madness 2
Android18a
Member
I started cutting out a few intro pics for avatars but I only got 3 done so far. I need a break.
These are for anyone who wants to lay claim:
These are for anyone who wants to lay claim:
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
Just randomly jumping around in a small tunnel and I reveal a hidden 1-up monitor in the ceiling.
~7th time playing Green Hill Zone and I'm still finding new shit.
EDIT: Randomly fire shield dash into a wall that breaks away to reveal a hidden invincibility monitor.
~7th time playing Green Hill Zone and I'm still finding new shit.
EDIT: Randomly fire shield dash into a wall that breaks away to reveal a hidden invincibility monitor.
The Sum of Zero
Member
Well, two save files with all Chaos Emeralds (Sonic&Tails and Sonic solo), and every achievement except the gold medal one. Best zone for me is definately
, especially Act 2.
For those curious, the achievement/trophy for getting through
Act 1 with no damage (including shield damage) taken CAN be done with
. But I suggest you do it on a solo Sonic save. Tails taking damage counts against it apparently.
Might take a break before I come back and do a Knuckles playthrough.
Stardust Speedway
For those curious, the achievement/trophy for getting through
Titanic Monarch
Super Sonic
Might take a break before I come back and do a Knuckles playthrough.
Still only mid-way through (holding off to play through with friends the first time through, and we only got part of the way done, so now I've gotta wait till next time we meet up, which is killing me), and I'm absolutely loving it. Real quick thought though: is it just me, or is the crushing a little less forgiving than in the old games? It's always been kind of obnoxious, but I hit that area in Chemical Plant where it fills up with the liquid and there's the rotating platforms, and I died a good number of times more than I used to, and it felt like the crushing death was triggering a lot easier than I was used to.
Also, on the Switch, and weirdly both me and the other player on Tails had our right joycons desync midway through the play session at the same time. It just kind of shot us both into single joycon mode, and we didn't feel like putting in the effort to fix it so we rolled with it, but it was a strange little thing that happened.
Also, on the Switch, and weirdly both me and the other player on Tails had our right joycons desync midway through the play session at the same time. It just kind of shot us both into single joycon mode, and we didn't feel like putting in the effort to fix it so we rolled with it, but it was a strange little thing that happened.
KaidoRacer7
Member
I'll take this! Thanks!I started cutting out a few intro pics for avatars but I only got 3 done so far. I need a break.
These are for anyone who wants to lay claim:
What's everyone's favorite/least favorite stage theme?
I'd have to with Studiopolis Act 1, Mirage Saloon Act 2, or
. Studiopolis and Mirage just sound soooooo damn good it's stupid and
had one of my favorite theme's in any Sonic game so hearing it remixed here was perfect.
My least favorite sadly enough (and most surprisingly to me) was
. Not because it's bad by any means, but because I really can't tell much of a difference from the original, Act 1 or 2. It's the zone I wanted most in this game, probably to hear the music updated alone, but it sounds just a bit too close to the original. Am I the only one that thinks it sounds very similar? Regardless, Even with that being my least favorite, it's still past the 'damn good' bar so that's a minor complaint at best.
I'd have to with Studiopolis Act 1, Mirage Saloon Act 2, or
Metallic Madness Act 1
MM (Present)
My least favorite sadly enough (and most surprisingly to me) was
Hydrocity
Sonic 3K areas are a little underwhelming, both level design wise and music wise. They're not as changed as the others, especially CD areas.
That being said,
Hydrocity act 1
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
I started cutting out a few intro pics for avatars but I only got 3 done so far. I need a break.
These are for anyone who wants to lay claim:
If nobody's taken the one on the right I'd like it. Cheers!
I figured that'd be the case, since the rest of the game is old Sonic levels made in the style of 3K.
Having said that I loved what they did with
Lava Reef. I love the new background, turning it into a huge crater rather than an underground cave. Rather in-line with the Angel Island map on S&K's title screen
Berserking Guts
Member
Jesus devs pull back a little on the chaos emeralds. I've already gotten them all as Sonic and I'm trying again as Knuckles and I've been stuck on the 3rd one now over 6 times. Dial it the fuck back and give a better indicator of how close I'm getting to the UFO. Even when you're going at mach 3 it doesn't feel like you're making any progress at all.
It feels unintentionally more difficult then it's supposed to be.
It feels unintentionally more difficult then it's supposed to be.
Not a sports guy, but this is insane. Context?Blue Sphere.
Aaron Strife
Banned
I know Knuckles spinning on the ring has become something of a meme, but this is probably my favorite shot in the animated intro
This is what I like about the classic Sonic, looking effortlessly cool. I feel like Modern Sonic tries too hard while the Classic Sonic (seen in Generations and Forces) goes too far in a cutesy direction to distinguish the two.
This is what I like about the classic Sonic, looking effortlessly cool. I feel like Modern Sonic tries too hard while the Classic Sonic (seen in Generations and Forces) goes too far in a cutesy direction to distinguish the two.
Ristifer
Member
I'm pretty sure Ortiz was pissed off about the strikes called when he struck out in one game.
Professor Beef
Banned
Tails taking damage doesn't count against it. I used Super Sonic and blazed through the level with Tails occasionally falling on some spikes, and still got the notice at the end.
The Sum of Zero
Member
Hm, that's weird. It didn't pop for me when I went through with Sonic and Tails. Maybe just a hiccup in XBL.
Professor Beef
Banned
It's possible. FWIW I was playing on PS4, but I have no idea how or why that would make a difference.
Hot Coldman
Banned
It took a somewhat irritating stage and made it great - all the best parts emphasised really nicely, the new gimmick in Act 1 is fantastic - only gripe is Act 1 boss was really bizarre to me. No idea how I was supposed to fight that one.
I started cutting out a few intro pics for avatars but I only got 3 done so far. I need a break.
These are for anyone who wants to lay claim:
Great idea, just made my own!
It gets easier with experience. I'm on my third play through with Knuckles
and Knuckles
Still wish the wall bumpers were more obvious though.
its just the sonic 1 final boss lol
TheOfficeMut
Unconfirmed Member
Wow do I hate Studiopolis. And holy shit these maps seem so much bigger than the original games. I need to replay each map multiple times to find the rings and know my way around.
Waddle Dee
Member
Are the PS4 leaderboards still inaccessible to any of you? I keep getting errors every time I try to open the leaderboard. Happening with a friend as well so I know it's not just me.
Who hurt you?
Who hurt you?
Yuppp Kind of a bummer to not know if the times I feel are decent are trash or not.
OrbitalBeard
Member
Said no one ever.
Friend of Sonic
Member
Ha! I laughed
EarlyEarly
Member
Just learned in FBZ I could use Tails to fly around without him being controlled by a second player. I hope it wasn't like this in Sonic 3.
Hitlersaurus Christ
Banned
It was, but it was much harder to pull off.
TheCongressman1
Member
It wasn't originally, but it is if you play the best version, Sonic 3 Complete.
Incitemaybe
Member
Aw man, I just had my game freeze and start buzzing in FB randomly 😬
Link_enfant
Member
It looks like you can simply complete all Special Stages for emeralds by entering the same big ring, like the very easy to find one the first zone, am I right?
As long as you've already beaten the game, yeah.
I got 6 on my run which I just finished, messed up the last one a few times like an idiot.
Really enjoyed the game, only bit I didn't like was Metallic Madness, which was always kind of bad anyway, and the first part of Mirage Saloon which was kind of a waste of a levle.
Final boss was a bit easy, final final boss was kind of... boring. Also the last 2 stages were a little too long.
MegamanXZero
Member
I'm totally in love with this game!
Really brings me back, especially the opening animation!
Really brings me back, especially the opening animation!