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Shard · Feb 28, 2010

http://www.destructoid.com/yup-sonic-adventure-coming-to-xbox-live-arcade-165211.phtml

As if the leaked screenshots hadn't already confirmed it, it does indeed appear that the still-unannounced Xbox LIVE Arcade port of Sega's Sonic Adventure is headed our way.

Destructoid reader Damon sent along word that the XBLA version of the title was recently reviewed in the latest issue of the UK magazine, 360 Gamer. According to the review, the game is a "no frills" port of the main game featured in Sonic Adventure DX, the enhanced GameCube update of the original title.

The reviewer was mostly unimpressed by the port of the game that originally appeared on the Dreamcast back in 1998, saying it "really hasn't aged well."

"It's not all bad," writes reviewer Mark Podd, who gave the game a 5 out of 10, "but if your idea of a decent Sonic game is watching the Blue Spiky One charging across a 2D landscape, you'd be best advised to give this one a miss."

The review's details list a "to be confirmed" price and release for the XBLA title, which has yet to be announced by Sega at the time the magazine hit newsstands.

[Thanks, Damon!]

daycru · Feb 28, 2010

Sonic Adventure DX? Sega can't do anything right.

Shard · Feb 28, 2010

daycru said:
Sonic Adventure DX? Sega can't do anything right.

It gets worse, the port impressions have not been good.

Gospel · Feb 28, 2010

more Dreamcast gaems

Earl Cazone · Feb 28, 2010

where is chu chu rocket. stupid sega.

Ten-Song · Feb 28, 2010

Still that shitty no wide screen nothing upped in terms of resolution messy Backbone looking port? Yeah, screw that.

StoOgE · Feb 28, 2010

Earl Cazone said:
where is chu chu rocket. stupid sega.

abombb · Feb 28, 2010

One of my favorite Dreamcast games, definitely excited if there's online play for the versus component in the game.

Luckydude23 · Feb 28, 2010

Uh.......okay?

WickedLaharl · Feb 28, 2010

does it still look like total shit and only run @ 30fps?

gottalovetheglove · Feb 28, 2010

abombb said:
One of my favorite Dreamcast games, definitely excited if there's online play for the versus component in the game.

Might want to read the OP.

dock · Feb 28, 2010

For the uninitiated, what differences are there between Sonic Adventure and SA DX?
It's probably based on the PC Sonic Adventure DX, which could probably have widescreen hacked into it.

Drkirby · Mar 1, 2010

I for one am shocked over this news.

abombb · Mar 1, 2010

Orbitcube said:
Might want to read the OP.

I know its the ported version, but I played it when it came out and was one of the few that fairly enjoyed it. Contrary to the majority of reviews when the game came out impressions, that game aged well for me.

Jet Grind Radio! · Mar 1, 2010

I may get this. I'm part of the problem ;-;

Persona7 · Mar 1, 2010

If it runs better, maybe.

fernoca · Mar 1, 2010

Orbitcube said:
Might want to read the OP.

To be fair, the OP (and the linked article which was copy-pasted in the OP)..basically don't say anything other that:
-Seems like nothing was added.
-It hasn't aged well
-People expecting a 2D Sonic would be dissapointed.
-Is not all bad.
Heck I could say the same things by just looking at the leaked pictures.

Peff · Mar 1, 2010

For the uninitiated, what differences are there between Sonic Adventure and SA DX?

A "Mission Mode" which adds a good number of extra missions in the hubs and levels (collect this balloon, collect x rings, etc), a skin of Metal Sonic as a playable character, six old 8-bit games, updated models and graphics (though the PC version was missing some water effects), glitches are fixed, though some are also added :lol and that's about it. Keep in mind that the leaks had a "Sonic Adventure Extra pack" or something like that, which is highly likely the extra content.

KaYotiX · Mar 1, 2010

Earl Cazone said:
where is chu chu rocket. stupid sega.

this i want..not more crappy Sonic games.

strikeselect · Mar 1, 2010

I will get this day 1 no questions asked.

Sonic Adventure holds a special place in my gaming heart.

PeakPointMatrix · Mar 1, 2010

I hope it hits PSN too. Still one of my favorite Sonic games, DON' CARE WA NO ONE SEZ.

Shard · Mar 1, 2010

SwiftSketcher said:
I hope it hits PSN too. Still one of my favorite Sonic games, DON' CARE WA NO ONE SEZ.

The rumor thread did have Sonic Adventure pegged for the PSN as well.

abombb · Mar 1, 2010

Peff said:
A "Mission Mode" which adds a good number of extra missions in the hubs and levels (collect this balloon, collect x rings, etc), a skin of Metal Sonic as a playable character, six old 8-bit games, updated models and graphics (though the PC version was missing some water effects), glitches are fixed, though some are also added :lol and that's about it. Keep in mind that the leaks had a "Sonic Adventure Extra pack" or something like that, which is highly likely the extra content.

Includes extra Chao Raising Minigames as well

Keyser Soze · Mar 1, 2010

The Sonic (Re)Cycle

InfiniteNine · Mar 1, 2010

Shard said:
The rumor thread did have Sonic Adventure pegged for the PSN as well.

-fist pump- Sorry, but SA was my first Dreamcast game, and a blast of nostalgia is good once in a while. :lol

CrunchinJelly · Mar 1, 2010

Hmm, I wonder if they kept the green eyes.

goldenpp72 · Mar 1, 2010

They couldn't even 60 fps and widescreen it?

Shard · Mar 1, 2010

goldenpp72 said:
They couldn't even 60 fps and widescreen it?

Apparently not.

Peff · Mar 1, 2010

goldenpp72 said:
They couldn't even 60 fps and widescreen it?

Apparently it runs at 640x480/30fps with slowdown to boot, so... :lol

InfiniteNine · Mar 1, 2010

Shard said:
Apparently not.

Goddamnit Sega. ):

WickedLaharl · Mar 1, 2010

widescreen? pfft we don't need no widescreen!!

thanks sega!

Freedom = $1.05 · Mar 1, 2010

goldenpp72 said:
They couldn't even 60 fps and widescreen it?

It's like you haven't been following Sega for the last 8 years or so. Just be happy that it seems to be all of Sonic Adventure and that they weren't feeling lazy about things.

A Human Becoming · Mar 1, 2010

Earl Cazone said:
where is chu chu rocket. stupid sega.

I never owned a Dreamcast so I'd rather get a XBLA port/remake than the GBA port.

WickedLahrarl said:
Screenshot

Appropriate choice.

abombb · Mar 1, 2010

WickedLaharl said:
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widescreen? pfft we don't need no widescreen!!

thanks sega!

Never really minded playing games like that. Still looks fun to play.

goldenpp72 · Mar 1, 2010

Freedom = $1.05 said:
It's like you haven't been following Sega for the last 8 years or so. Just be happy that it seems to be all of Sonic Adventure and that they weren't feeling lazy about things.

It sucks because I like SA a lot and might still buy it despite it all, but i want to send a message to.. mostly because I REALLY REALLY would like a spruced up SA2 port, removing pop in, adding widescreen and online would be really cool

valkillmore · Mar 1, 2010

Surgeon Rocket said:
more Dreamcast gaems

LOL!!!

I'm not jumping in yet. Still loves me PS3, shit, I don't have all this money to spend! But throw it on Playstation Network, and I'll laugh and play it on my Gamecube instead!

ColonelColon · Mar 1, 2010

Peff said:
Apparently it runs at 640x480/30fps with slowdown to boot, so... :lol

another quality Sonic product.

ShockingAlberto · Mar 1, 2010

Poor XBLA

It didn't deserve this

I AM JOHN! · Mar 1, 2010

At least it won't have Backbone's "HD" filter.

Ten-Song · Mar 1, 2010

I AM JOHN! said:
At least it won't have Backbone's "HD" filter.

Of course not, that costs extra.

a Master Ninja · Mar 1, 2010

I'd rather have Dreamcast games on Game Room if they aren't going to enhance them.

NIGHT- · Mar 1, 2010

daycru said:
Sonic Adventure DX? Sega can't do anything right.

:lol So true. Sega has been terrible lately.

Shard · Mar 1, 2010

a Master Ninja said:
I'd rather have Dreamcast games on Game Room if they aren't going to enhance them.

The Game Room does not work like that, good night.

Unison · Mar 1, 2010

No Chaos!?!?!?!

No VMU Support?!?!

BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD SEGA!

Polari · Mar 1, 2010

Dreamcast nostalgia trip FUCK YEAH. Now let's get Chu Chu Rocket, Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Skies of Arcadia, Space Channel 5 and Shenmue on this thing. Seaman for Natal would be pretty rad too.

Polari · Mar 1, 2010

Peff said:
Apparently it runs at 640x480/30fps with slowdown to boot, so... :lol

Fuck.

Snuggles · Mar 1, 2010

Dammit, Sega. If you just tried, even a little bit, I'd totally be on board for this.
Maybe the game hasn't aged that well but it would be worth it just for the Dreamcast nostalgia, but fuckin 640x480 an unstable framerate is just unacceptable.

Chu Chu Rocket HD would probably be the greatest thing ever...
How could that NOT be a perfect fit for the Live Arcade?

I AM JOHN! · Mar 1, 2010

Unison said:
No Chaos!?!?!?!

Where are you seeing this?

ryūkotsusei · Mar 1, 2010

So, its a port of a port? Really?

I've heard SA for the Dreamcast wasn't even completed in order to be available at launch.

Chao · Mar 1, 2010

FullMetal said:
So, its a port of a port? Really?

I've heard SA for the Dreamcast wasn't even completed in order to be available at launch.

That would be Sonic 2006, but yeah sounds like it would work for Sonic Adventure too.

Will they ever take some time to make their games or are they going to rush them forever?

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