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Sonic Generations
Looks like it's Sonic's birthday again - this time hitting his second decade. To celebrate the special day of the Blue Blur, and his 20 years, SEGA have released a new Sonic game, aptly named Sonic Generations, released for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC.
Introduction and overview. Sonic the Hedgehog was a series which begun in 1991, depicting a blue hedgehog with the ability to travel supersonic speeds. Sonic was created to combat the super popular Mario series, which debuted on the Nintendo Entertainment System - could the blue blur hold a candle to Nintendo? Sonic Generations is a game made for the Sonic fan, bringing back levels that were vastly popular in their heyday. Sonic is regarded as a series known for bringing high-speed platforming, with odd items and scenery like springs, item boxes and...loop-de-loops? Different. Sonic Generations was made to celebrate Sonic's 20th Anniversary, and was made with the fanbase in mind. SEGA put up polls on their site, which helped out with level selection, so the game was full of levels fans know and love. It's also using the Hedgehog Engine, brought back from Sonic Unleashed, this time with slight tweaks to give the game an easier time running. Storyline The story of Sonic Generations begins with a young Sonic running along the grassy plains of Green Hill Zone...then suddenly, a huge, dark monster comes out of nowhere and lets out a powerful shock wave of energy. Fast forward a few years, and we see the characters we know planning a surprise party for Sonic. Tails warns them that Sonic is arriving shortly, and in a matter of seconds, Sonic rushes into the fray. He's greeted by a loud "SURPRISE!", and confetti bursts. Sonic's even given a birthday chili dog! The giant energy entity arises once again, blowing away all the party items, including his chili dog he recently received, leaving a shocked Sonic. The entity, also known as the Time Eater, then takes Sonic's friends, and as Sonic fights back, he's hit, as if it's no use attacking. Tails lets out a cry for help before he's taken, and Sonic later on finds himself inside a white world as he comes back from passing out. As he explores this area known as "White Space", he notices that there are several familiar locations dotted around the area. He takes it upon himself to check them out, and try to find a way to save his friends. The opening cutscene to Sonic Generations. Gameplay http://www.sonicstadium.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Sonic-Generations-artwork.jpg This game had nostalgia on its mind - bringing back many great features that Sonic fans would recognise and love. From the beloved Green Hill Zone, to the more recent Planet Wisp. From the elemental shields, to the classic Spin Dash. This game was made with the fans in mind, this is their game, basically. This game also has classic battles reimagined, such as the rival battle with Shadow from Sonic Adventure 2 was revamped, and made better. Metal Sonic even returns, as the fight against him in Sonic CD was made cleaner, and nicer, with HD graphics to boot. The Hedgehog Engine allows for a new barrier of speed - Sonic's faster than ever. Motion blurring, dynamic shadows and lighting effects are there to make Sonic look like he truly is going fast. This game can also be played in 3D, so those with 3D glasses and a 3D television are lucky. This game is truly a colourful masterpiece, with every level being different. As with the tropical theme of Seaside Hill, to the factory metal look of Chemical Plant, not one level looks the same as the other. There's also the PC-exclusive modding, where you can mod various things, from HUDs, to levels, to even characters.The 2 Sonics; to the left - Classic Sonic. To the right, Modern Sonic. A trailer showing the 2 Sonics in action. This trailer also showcases level design and graphics. A playthrough of Modern Chemical Plant Zone. Design, Graphics and Level Design Spoiler:
A video showcasing a level mod. Music/Voicing Sonic Generations OST - Open Your Heart (Remix) Who ever thought that even the 3DS would get such fantastic music? Who could forget Rooftop Run? Best song in the game in my opinion...it's just...so instrumental :D Last Words, and Final Comments The final verdict. and yes, I realise that my username is Classic Sonic...9/10 Outstanding! This game is a must-buy for Sonic fans everywhere - a perfect gift to our favourite 20-year old hedgehog. Sorry if this review seemed bad as well...it's kind of my 1st one.. :S |
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Either way though, anyone who does reviews on PC nowadays is awesome just because they have the guts to make a review, and it takes a reasonable amount of time to make one. I love the Sonic franchise and enjoyed this game a lot, even though I didn't get to far before I kinda forgot about it. This review has inspired me to give it another go though. |
Awh, why thank you! I put quite the bit of work into it, and I hope you liked it! Yeah, I noticed there's not many reviews here, so I decided "Why not make one?", and since I was playing this game often, I decided to make a Generations review. I hope you enjoy replaying Generations as much as I did!
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Yeah, this section is pretty devoid of reviews, it's nice to see a quality one like this here. It's detailed and to the point, I certainly think it's worth a read.
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Thank you people, all I wanted was some feedback, and I see my review's good. Thank you :) , I'll be sure to make some more reviews when I have the time.
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nieee i like your review :))
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