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[PumpkinPie]

I'm excited about this. Still waiting for a demo before buying though.

 

[Aaron Strife]

if this gets an 8/10, or somehow anything lower, i am going to be so irate.

It's annoying because 8/10 isn't a bad score, but it's considered cheap and provides ammo in nerd arguments for people who parrot the Sonic Cycle and are like "Well the new games are okay but they're not MARIO good"

 

[Winterfang]

Despite bring a big Sonic fan I haven't bring follow this one closely. (A. K. A Yes bro, I'm still mad at the Wii U exclusivity) So I'll be very interested in this game gets 9s and or God Forbid a perfect score.

Pretty exciting

Spoiler

Why do you hate my money Sega :'(

 

[Samurai_Heart]

I hope GAF didn't hype me wrong on this =P

 

[TheOGB]

I am okay with this title. Nice OP Schala!

This game. The parkour better get stylin'.

 

[Hero of Legend]

It's annoying because 8/10 isn't a bad score, but it's considered cheap and provides ammo in nerd arguments for people who parrot the Sonic Cycle and are like "Well the new games are okay but they're not MARIO good"

Colors was like the first Sonic game in a decade to average 80-odd on Metacritic/Gamerankings right?

Edit: 78 for the Wii version.

And naturally I meant on consoles.

 

[Blueblur1]

Looking forward to this one. I'm actually going to do my best to squeeze it in my crazy schedule.

 

[Dario ff]

I was a bit bummed out by one of the speedrun videos of Windy Hill released before, but this video shows some more interesting stuff with the moveset if you take the higher routes.

Spoiler

Which should be the time trial route instead IMO.

The ability to double jump after spindashing reminds me of DKC.

 

[The Xtortionist]

Pre-ordered this yesterday for Wii U but I still have no idea if it's going to be good or not. Core gameplay looks really out there. Can't really think of anything to compare it to.

 

[Ramune]

Hope the streak of good Sonic games continues with this! And echoing hopes the Nights bosses aren't reskins, but I highly doubt that won't be the case.

 

[KDash31987]

This is the game where Sonic goes to space, right

Man, Sonic's been to space so many time over the years, that he most definitely owns a timeshare there.

Anyway, I wish this was out before the 29th here in America, but oh, well. Enjoy the earlier release date, you lucky Europeans!

 

[Mango The Magician]

I hate living in North America sometimes...

 

[GoldandBlue]

Any impressions on the 3DS version? Still on the fence about picking it up after the Dimp version of Generations.

 

[E92 M3]

Don't have a Wii (yet) but excited to watch some streams/lps of this game.

 

[Neoxon]

Any impressions on the 3DS version? Still on the fence about picking it up after the Dimp version of Generations.

Quite a few have been saying that the controls were a bit slippery on the 3DS version. Though overall, it seems decent.

 

[GoldandBlue]

Quite a few have been saying that the controls were a bit slippery on the 3DS version. Though overall, it seems decent.

The controllers were what bothered me the most about Generations 3DS. I guess I better wait for further impressions.

 

[The Technomancer]

I'm still pretty iffy on the game. It looks gorgeous, and I think the controls look fine, but the level design still seems like it might not grab me.

 

[Azure Dream]

Good work on the OT Schala, although some of the images get unusually small on Mobile GAF.

Got both 3DS and Wii U versions of the game preordered, even though I don't have a Wii U yet.

 

[Kai Dracon]

I'm still pretty iffy on the game. It looks gorgeous, and I think the controls look fine, but the level design still seems like it might not grab me.

This is my concern. I really loved Sonic Colors and consider it the best Sonic game since the 16-bit titles. But what I liked about it was it was mostly 2D sections with careful use of 3D.

I'm worried the Galaxy-alike sections and tube sequences of this game will not be that fun in practice, compared to the 2D sections.

 

[The Technomancer]

Funnily enough, spherical and tube-based geometry aside I feel like this seems more like Super Sonic 3D Land

This is my concern. I really loved Sonic Colors and consider it the best Sonic game since the 16-bit titles. But what I liked about it was it was mostly 2D sections with careful use of 3D.

I'm worried the Galaxy-alike sections and tube sequences of this game will not be that fun in practice, compared to the 2D sections.

The big thing I'm concerned about is explorability. The great part of Colors, IMO, was just how much meaningful exploration there was in the big levels. They were almost playgrounds. Most of the "secrets" in this game so far have seemed like ten second diversions.

 

[Jotamide]

3DS version, can you be good? Please?

 

[Elfforkusu]

It's annoying because 8/10 isn't a bad score, but it's considered cheap and provides ammo in nerd arguments for people who parrot the Sonic Cycle and are like "Well the new games are okay but they're not MARIO good"

Well... they aren't Mario good. They're not even 2D Sonic good.

But I might give this one a chance (WiiU). Will need to see some impressions first. Been sitting out the Sonic cycle since Heroes.

 

[Rogue_Ledr]

So glad I reserved this. This looks like the best Sonic in a LONG ass time.

 

[Mr.Squirrel]

Fucking monster hunter is taking all my damn. Stopped playing GTA, haven't even touched GTA online, and I still gotta get pikmin, w101, and Zelda.

Thanks to the Wii u, I see no reason to get a ps4 until the end of 2014. So many dope ass games to get.

 

[Spieler Eins]

3DS version, can you be good? Please?

Dimps

 

[Holy Order Sol]

I've preordered this and have no idea when I'm going to find some time to play it.

I mean fuck

 

[Neoxon]

Well... they aren't Mario good. They're not even 2D Sonic good.

But I might give this one a chance (WiiU). Will need to see some impressions first. Been sitting out the Sonic cycle since Heroes.

You realize the Sonic Cycle has been broken for years thanks to Colors & Generations.

 

[Regiruler]

I voted for one of the other titles though.

If only I could remember which one.

 

[Zalman]

In a few days, I will be playing this game. Very excited. Colors and Generations were great, and this seems to be at least as good as those.

 

[TheOGB]

I was a bit bummed out by one of the speedrun videos of Windy Hill released before, but this video shows some more interesting stuff with the moveset if you take the higher routes.

Spoiler

Which should be the time trial route instead IMO.

The ability to double jump after spindashing reminds me of DKC.

Much better than GamesRadar's run.

 

[Hero of Legend]

Dimps

5 years ago Dimps were the top of the food chain, now after Sonic 4 they are now considered shit.

People seem to forget Colors DS exists and is essentially Rush 3, Rush was critically acclaimed (at least be the press, I recall the 90 from IGN).

I would like for Dimps to conceptualize their own 3D Sonic, Lost World 3DS is their first, but it's a companion to the Sonic Team-created game, not Dimps' from the ground-up

...

Unless the Wii U version is a Wii U companion to Dimps own 3DS Sonic game, DUN DUN DUUUUUUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Rlan]

5 years ago Dimps were the top of the food chain, now after Sonic 4 they are now considered shit.

People seem to forget Colors DS exists and is essentially Rush 3, Rush was critically acclaimed (at least be the press, I recall the 90 from IGN).

I would like for Dimps to conceptualize their own 3D Sonic, Lost World 3DS is their first, but it's a companion to the Sonic Team-created game, not Dimps' from the ground-up

Pretty much. Would prefer more new Sonic 3DS titles than something with baggage. I get the feeling Sega's been getting cheaper about it, and this allows for some development crossover with art.

Generations 3DS was pretty ass though, and 3DS Lost World seems to be pretty weird on it's own too. Played it at PAX AUS, and the "I'm loading, Sonic's floating" splitters between planetoids was so annoying.

 

[illmatic22]

So tempted to double dip and get both versions but I need to save money for PS4 Launch
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[Catalix]

I was a bit bummed out by one of the speedrun videos of Windy Hill released before, but this video shows some more interesting stuff with the moveset if you take the higher routes.

Spoiler

Which should be the time trial route instead IMO.

The ability to double jump after spindashing reminds me of DKC.

Hey that was pretty cool.

Interesting that they purposefully avoided most of the speed boosters along the way. Wonder why that is.

 

[TreIII]

Counter-intuitively, though, having the slower Sonic as an option makes moving through levels a much more fluid and quick-seeming experience. Platforming in 3D has been a problem for the Hedgehog since Sonic Adventures, but it looks to be solved here. I had no problem sprinting towards a ledge, only to slow down a bit to make some more precise jumps – something that would have been near impossible and very not fun in previous Sonic games. The grand result is a fluid, precise 3D Sonic game that has finally managed to bring what made him great into the modern era. This is what Sonic has always been about: momentum, not reckless speed. Lost World seems to be a true return to the Sonic roots by way of an overhaul of the way he works.

This is the kind of stuff that I'm hoping will be proven true as more people get to play the game.

Momentum-based Sonic is Best Sonic, imo, so the fact that this game seems to veer towards that, as opposed to the Rush-style is definitely music to hears.

 

[JustAnotherOtaku]

Looking forward to reading impressions. Definitely picking this up, just not day one.

 

[Liha]

Great OT

 

[Black Republican]

Really want it this week

Fuck them Europe niggas

 

[Shadow Hog]

From one Lost World to another...

 

[1upmuffin]

if this gets an 8/10, or somehow anything lower, i am going to be so irate.

8 is a great score. Also why would other peoples opinions make you mad?

 

[Muchi Muchi Pink]

Hey that was pretty cool.

Interesting that they purposefully avoided most of the speed boosters along the way. Wonder why that is.

Probably faster without them. In every booster you stop for at least a second.


I paid my Wii U version weeks ago, now I'm waiting to dispatch this week. Hope they send early.

 

[jnWake]

I think I've never played a 3D Sonic game, but this one looks good. I'll be paying attention to reviews...

 

[Box of Bunnies]

Gonna grab the Wii U version on Friday Saturday actually, I guess? Really looking forward to it.

Will more than likely get the 3DS version at some point too, just not in as much of a rush (heh) for it.

5 years ago Dimps were the top of the food chain, now after Sonic 4 they are now considered shit.

People seem to forget Colors DS exists and is essentially Rush 3, Rush was critically acclaimed (at least be the press, I recall the 90 from IGN).

I would like for Dimps to conceptualize their own 3D Sonic, Lost World 3DS is their first, but it's a companion to the Sonic Team-created game, not Dimps' from the ground-up

It wasn't just Sonic 4 that soured people on Dimps, the second and third Advance games are generally looked upon less favourably by fans too.

Colours DS was "Rush 3" in terms of the core gameplay, but it was short and boring and just generally not nearly as good as either of the games that came before it. Mediocrity in red and white joggers. Generations 3DS was a rushed mess, but that's probably down to time/budget restraints as much as anything.

Also Dimps did the inferior SD version of Unleashed so this isn't their first 3D Sonic.

 

[IrishNinja]

shouldn't we be seeing reviews soon? i keep meaning to see if there's an impressions thread around here for the JP demo yet

 

[Dereck]

Liking the OT title.

 

[KingSnake]

This game looks so good. It's going to be a gaming feast on my Wii U this fall.

 

[Vaiim]

Nice OT!

I'm hoping for a demo this week before I preorder.

 

[Ark]

Really want to get this on 3DS, but I'd really prefer to try the demo before putting any money down. That's if the demo is even going to come to the EU.

 

[Nosgoroth]

This still looks excellent.

But.

Four days away and I only have two gym badges. And then in 11 days we get Ace Attorney 5. And I'm not even halfway through WWHD. Argh. Thankfully November is a slow month for me before the 22nd, so I might get it then.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

You can get the Deadly Six bonus level and some extra bombs through Club Nintendo if you download the digital version.

Sonic Lost World (SEGA) Wii U (Disc/Download) €49.99 (£39.99)

Game Description: Rise Against the Deadly Six. In his latest plot to defeat Sonic and rule the world, Dr. Eggman has harnessed the power of six menacing creatures known as the Deadly Six. However, when the Deadly Six rise up against their new master, Sonic must unite with his arch nemesis Eggman and explore the mystical Lost Hex in order to take them on head-to-head. Use Sonic’s new moves & Colour Powers to speed across a variety of unique terrains, racing inside, outside and upside down in every level.

Wii U Only:
You can also receive download codes for the additional level available in the Deadly Six Edition and five Black Bomb colour powers if you purchase Sonic Lost World from Nintendo eShop on your Wii U between 00:01 (UK time) on October 18th and 23:59 (UK time) on October 26th. Before purchasing you must first register your Wii U console with your Club Nintendo account**, then log in to Club Nintendo after purchasing and check the banners to claim and redeem your free download codes on or before 31st December 2013. You can find out how to register Wii U in Club Nintendo.