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[LordKano]

Any Switch specific reviews or safe to assume its comparable?

100% the same version.

 

[The42gamer]

Super excited to play this. Glad to hear that people are liking it. Haven't been this excited about a Sonic game in a long time

 

[dolabla]

Looking good. Anybody know the download size on Switch?

 

[PoshAlligatorRD]

Any Switch specific reviews or safe to assume its comparable?

I'm not sure but as far as I'm aware Switch codes went out a bit later.

I have played it in portable mode at events, and the analogue stick is surprisingly decent for a 2D platformer.

Also, I think my Rice review was pretty comprehensive, but if there's anything I didn't cover or any queries about the game I'd be happy to answer.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Looking good. Anybody know the download size on Switch?

I believe 186 MB (I might be off by one or two).

 

[Seik]

Oh man these reviews!!!

Buckle up and HYPE!!!!

 

[Deleted member 1235]

wtf, the sonic cycle actually broke down? that thing was reliable. I might actually buy this out of curiosity. Sonic hasn't been good since the first 2 so I'm kind of interested to see if they recaptured the magic. I'll be honest though, I don't think the game actually holds up well as a retro experience, there was a competing mascot that stood the test of time way better.

Will give it a look on switch though.

 

[UberTag]

Who knew that the solution to making a good Sonic game was to not have it made by Sonic Team.

Spoiler

Everyone knew this but Sega. Thankfully they figured it out at long last.

 

[Frumix]

Until Sonic Forces comes out and we're firmly back in 65% territory again.

Not like this

 

[Snkfanatic]

I am so glad to hear it's doing well. Cannot wait to buy it on the Switch tomorrow and probably the PC later.

 

[Caelus]

wtf, the sonic cycle actually broke down? that thing was reliable.

It never applied to this game, probably to Forces.

Mania was always going to be good.

 

[cordy]

Woooooowwwwwwwwww

 

[Poster#1]

A good Sonic game???

 

[Endo Punk]

Great score. Can't wait till midnight.

 

[muteki]

Amazing.

 

[TheDinoman]

Who knew that the solution to making a good Sonic game was to not have it made by Sonic Team.

Spoiler

Everyone knew this but Sega. Thankfully they figured it out at long last.

Kinda like how the solution to making a good Spider-Man movie was to not have it made by Sony Pictures.

 

[dolabla]

I believe 186 MB (I might be off by one or two).

Wow, was expecting something like a gig. That's awesome.

 

[Savantcore]

Any Switch specific reviews or safe to assume its comparable?

Here you go

Whoops, nevermind.

 

[ChamplooJones]

Man it's gonna be a long two weeks.

 

[Branduil]

Wow, was expecting something like a gig. That's awesome.

It's a 2D Sonic game with low-res assets and no voice acting, why would it be a gigabyte?

 

[FutureLarking]

Polygon really are a miserable set of bastards.

Why? It's a good score, and probably a fair score. A good game that doesn't do much new and is perhaps not for everyone but certain people will find a lot of enjoyment out of it.

 

[Linkstrikesback]

So when Sonic Forces absolutely tanks in reviews (at least relatively, if you want to be optimistic...), what are the odds Sega/Sonic team take it really badly that some small team made a better game than they could?

 

[JonnyDBrit]

Here you go

Sorry to be a party pooper, but:

The current review-in-progress is based on the PlayStation 4 version of the game. Once we have the Switch version, we will update the review and give the game a score

 

[Unknown?]

I figured it'd get mid 80s, there was no way it'd ever beat Adventure.

So when Sonic Forces absolutely tanks in reviews (at least relatively, if you want to be optimistic...), what are the odds Sega/Sonic team take it really badly that some small team made a better game than they could?

My gosh, I hate people with attitudes like you. Your opinion holds no weight based on your predetermined bias. Let's let the game release before making any judgements shall we?

 

[Coxy100]

I really want to play this - loved Sonic as a kid.

It really hurts my eyes when I watch gameplay of Sonic now though / play on my iPad - it moves too fast. I'm old

 

[GenericUser]

eat that Mario

tomorrow is going to be glorious. Feels so good to be back.

 

[Savantcore]

Sorry to be a party pooper, but:

Whoops. My mistake.

 

[RyanHardy101]

Awesome scores.

Btw, does Sonic Forces really come with Sonic Mania? I really want to buy this game physical.

 

[robotrock]

So when Sonic Forces absolutely tanks in reviews (at least relatively, if you want to be optimistic...), what are the odds Sega/Sonic team take it really badly that some small team made a better game than they could?

maybe it'll finally be the wake up call

 

[HueyFreeman]

Via Eurogamer:

How the hell is this possible? It's possible because for a small group of dedicated aficionados, the blue blur's halcyon period never ended. What's old has become new, and Sonic is once again the star he was supposed to be.

Goddamn, man. What a wonderful story this is.

 

[Jonneh3003]

Switch codes went out today, it's a great port though!

 

[dark10x]

So when Sonic Forces absolutely tanks in reviews (at least relatively, if you want to be optimistic...), what are the odds Sega/Sonic team take it really badly that some small team made a better game than they could?

Well...if Yuji Naka were still in charge of Sonic Team, he's probably go crazy. It wouldn't be pretty. His temper is legendary.

 

[Somnid]

A good Sonic game, whaaaaat? This is crazy, I'm totally gonna buy this.

 

[jman2050]

Having to wait another day is going to be agonizing.

I hope the Switch version unlocks at midnight.

 

[family_guy]

100% the same version.

Wonder how it controls though without a classic dpad.

 

[Unknown?]

Holy shit, it finally happened! A Sonic game that I ACTUALLY WANT!

That's not happened since 1994!

Man it's like the whole "Crash was never good" shit posts all over again.

 

[Dead End Irony]

Via Eurogamer:


Goddamn, man. What a wonderful story this is.

That is such a good quote!

 

[J@hranimo]

Via Eurogamer:


Goddamn, man. What a wonderful story this is.

<3

 

[dolabla]

It's a 2D Sonic game with low-res assets and no voice acting, why would it be a gigabyte?

I don't usually buy digital not unless it's something like this that's digital only (still hoping for a physical release), but it's because when I do buy digital it always seems like the downloads are big.

 

[ASilentProtagonist]

You guys are going to be all over the OST.

 

[ASaiyan]

Great scores. But how long to beat?

 

[Linkstrikesback]

My gosh, I hate people with attitudes like you. Your opinion holds no weight based on your predetermined bias. Let's let the game release before making any judgements shall we?

lol. I've seen enough of sonic teams works and from what footage we've been shown (Which includes entire levels!), to know it's going to end up with a lower metacritic than Sonic mania. The idea that I (or frankly, most of the members of neogaf, given the dedicated videogame nature of the forum) couldn't make an accurate call on a game is silly. I'm sorry if it hurt your feelings?

 

[Mama Robotnik]

Man it's like the whole "Crash was never good" shit posts all over again.

I'm allowed my opinion, believe it or not. I personally haven't enjoyed a Sonic game since Sonic and Knuckles, with the now-defunct and unavailable Sonic Level Creator as a lone exception. I played a lot of them, I didn't enjoy them, what more do you want?

I mean, I'm glad people did like them. I'm glad people enjoyed Sonic Generations and Sonic Colors for example - they weren't for me (too much boosting rubbish and gameplay I just do not enjoy). I didn't like them. I didn't like Sonic Adventure. I didn't like Sonic Rush. But I do like this. I want to buy this, and am going to, tommorow.

So, what is so outrageous about that? What makes is a shitpost?

 

[Aru]

Awesome. Sonic is back

 

[tim_pkmn89]

It's a 2D Sonic game with low-res assets and no voice acting, why would it be a gigabyte?

Audio and Video can always vary depending on compression.

 

[Ballistik]

Pre-ordered and ready to go! Give it to me!

 

[jett]

Polygon really are a miserable set of bastards.

So if you don't think the 2D Sonics are perfect (or this game) you're a miserable bastard?

 

[mazillion]

I'll be coming off a 12 year hiatus from Sonic. Looking forward to this a lot.

 

[Doosi]

Great scores. But how long to beat?

2 days for 100%

 

[Plum]

It's a 2D Sonic game with low-res assets and no voice acting, why would it be a gigabyte?

When it comes to overly large file sizes you'd be surprised