eastx
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Thanks! I was never going to figure that out.
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Sonic Mania |OT| Dreams Come True
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Thanks! I was never going to figure that out.
Sonic Battle and Advance 3 (and Colors) are why we need Kenichi Tokoi "headlining" another Sonic soundtrack ASAP
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
I've been watching a lot of spoilers, and from my count, Mania is very close in size to S3&K, both in terms of number of stages as well as the size of those stages.
The biggest difference to me so far is that Mania's stages seem to be more dense: more branching paths and less autopilot loops/slopes. But I haven't taken a good look at every single stage.
Supposed to be comparable in length to S3&K. There is indeed a time attack mode, and it looks very good (cuts out bosses and checkpoints, has near-instant restarts for multiple tries, timer doesn't start until you cross a "start" line, etc). It sounds like there's some unlockable stuff tied to getting better ranks in Blue Sphere stages, but I've got no clue what that is.
ElBoxyBrown
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That's old Destructoid Jim.
The only reason I'm hesitant to buy on switch is the lack of a d-pad on the joycons. Portable still feels like the right choice for this game though.
BumblebeeCody
Member
1Xbox one Version unlocks at 4pm on the 15th(UK) time. Better not be true. Been waiting a long time for this and I want to play it midnight.
PeakPointMatrix
Member
Will this be running in 4k on the PS4/Pro? Just curious.
Robin64
Member
Have you tried any of the games that are up that use d-pad? Stuff like Shantae, Shovel Knight, and Blaster Master Zero? I was surprised, despite not being a joined d-pad, it actually works really well. It's just small enough that my thumb easily rolls to each direction, and I was able to perform as well in Shovel Knight on Switch as I did on XBox One.
Nakasan
Member
I never played shovel knight until last month and I have played through it with only about 3 mistakes which made me adapt to the "d pad". After that, no problems at all and finished it and torment.
I actually got Shovel Knight to make sure I was ready for Mania though so understand your hesitancy.
papertoonz
Member
really excited to wake up tomorrow and play this
i don't think the classic style of sonic gameplay is my favorite in the series but i'm down for a good old time with this
i don't think the classic style of sonic gameplay is my favorite in the series but i'm down for a good old time with this
I Wanna Be The Guy
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Dammit I was hoping "As you truly imagined it" would be the title.
I haven't, that's good to know though. I actually quite like the joy-con sticks, they are probably preferable to the questionable Xbox one D-Pad in most cases, I just hope I wish I wasn't using the PS4 instead (it was my only issue with Puyo Puyo Tetris). I want to play the game off-TV so Switch is definitely the platform I'll be buying on tomorrow
APZonerunner
Member
Longer than 2, marginally shorter than 3K.
Hi all!
Was debating generating a new thread for this thought, though I may just have the post here for responses instead;
I've never fully played a traditional 2D sonic game - didn't have a mega drive growing up so I'm more familiar with Adventure style Sonic - but I am interested in playing this game to see whether I can enjoy it without having any nostalgia for the product (though I do like the work they've gone to in order to bake in anachronistic elements to make it a love letter to that time frame).
Just wondering whether anyone else is going into this product fresh, and what they're hoping to get from Sonic Mania as a result (whether it's traditional gameplay still holds up, or if it's presentation captures the golden age of late 16-bit/early 32/64-bit systems, or something surprising that grabs your attention)
Was debating generating a new thread for this thought, though I may just have the post here for responses instead;
I've never fully played a traditional 2D sonic game - didn't have a mega drive growing up so I'm more familiar with Adventure style Sonic - but I am interested in playing this game to see whether I can enjoy it without having any nostalgia for the product (though I do like the work they've gone to in order to bake in anachronistic elements to make it a love letter to that time frame).
Just wondering whether anyone else is going into this product fresh, and what they're hoping to get from Sonic Mania as a result (whether it's traditional gameplay still holds up, or if it's presentation captures the golden age of late 16-bit/early 32/64-bit systems, or something surprising that grabs your attention)
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
Member
Why no pre order/pre loading on switch 
I Wanna Be The Guy
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Doesn't really matter. The game will download in about 5 seconds.Why no pre order/pre loading on switch
Think of it as a continuation of the infamous momentmum based gameplay from the early 90s, but on the Sega Saturn and set before any of the 3D entries - acting as if they don't exist.
The original games are held in high regard against Mario's greatest 2D platformers - especially when combining both Sonic the Hedgehog 3 + Sonic & Knuckles. There is nothing on the market which compares to the speed and momentum driven platforming.
People are looking for a sequel to that form of gameplay, building up from those games. Mania is doing just that based on everything we have seen thus far.
Many people will be the same as you, since in the early 90s people were in the mindset to either get a Super Nintendo or Sega Genesis/Megadrive. It wasn't common to find people who had both back then.
If you have a smartphone then I'd honestly recommend giving the Sonic 1, 2 and CD remakes a try. The main programmers of this game are behind these entries - and did a beautiful job recreating the experience in widescreen.
If you do choose to play this game then I think you're in for a treat.
Thanks for the response! I've got it pre-ordered (though had to go for the PC version :\) so I'm quite keen to get to it based on your enthusiasm for the originals.
I Wanna Be The Guy
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Reviews just a matter of hours away. Nervous and excited! Sonic is about to break the 80 MC barrier. Been a long time. I'm going with 86.
That's the exact number MC I'm predicting too haha. Should be a fun day of mostly positive Sonic reviews!
Can't use the themes until the game is unlocked
I want my damn Sonic theme and PSN profile pic now!
If you pre-ordered it on Steam you should've gotten a complementary copy of Sonic 1 to play since they had to delay it a couple of days, could always try that out as well. Should be listed in your library as Sega Classics
I Wanna Be The Guy
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The 80s is already higher than the best reviewed Sonic Team game since the Dreamcast. If Sonic Team can avoid the axe, I think the Mania team is safe.
RunTheGhouls
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It seems crazy that the game is only 193mb (PS4 version) in an age where most games are at least 1gb.
Pretty sure the profile pics are already available. I was at least able to use them.
I Wanna Be The Guy
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Of course the file size is small. It only takes two days to 100%
That's with skipping cutscenes and minigames right?
I hope Shadow is unlockable
Oddly the avatars works for me. Its the themes that are blocked (EU PSN).
That's so good! Why wasn't it used?
Tarin02543
Member
Yes.
I Wanna Be The Guy
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I used to think Shadow was cool.
Tizoc
Member
He still is tho i personally see him as kamen rider
A 2D Shadow who doesn't talk would be much cooler
