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I didn't have a problem with the physics. I couldn't stand the lackluster level design and recycled bosses. Still, $15 wasn't that bad for a nostalgia trip, so I'd urge everyone to pick this up at $10.
If you like platformers at all, this is a great pick-up at just $10.
Also, the physics "issues" are overblown. It's just a few silly things here and there like standing still sideways on a ramp. The final boss is an asshole though. Should not take that many hits to die.
Also, the physics "issues" are overblown. It's just a few silly things here and there like standing still sideways on a ramp. The final boss is an asshole though. Should not take that many hits to die.
I can barely see myself paying 15 dollars for an arcade game anyway. Much less one that was only supposed to be part 1 in a 4 part series that will probably never be finished
Mediocre level design, recycled bosses and horrible physics
this game doesn't deserve to be called Sonic 4, Generations should be called Sonic 4
this game doesn't deserve to be called Sonic 4, Generations should be called Sonic 4
Any idea why XBL's market place has been acting as if this is a new game for about a half a week now? It had my family and I convinced that there was a misnomer and Episode 2 was released (though I read nothing of the sort here, so it would have been a huge surprise).
Totally agree with physics = El Diablo thing. Wasn't going to ever pick it up for $15 because of that but for $10 I might be a little more forgiving.
Totally agree with physics = El Diablo thing. Wasn't going to ever pick it up for $15 because of that but for $10 I might be a little more forgiving.
Jim, I just booted up this game about a week ago, and I found the game nigh-on unplayable.
It's like there's an invisible gate placed in front and behind Sonic that is magically and immediately lifted when you hold 'right' for a long time.
I'd like to think I'm not one of those drooling idiots you constantly refer to, but I can only conclude that these 'physics' have rendered the game unplayable for me as a veteran Sonic player.
It's like there's an invisible gate placed in front and behind Sonic that is magically and immediately lifted when you hold 'right' for a long time.
I'd like to think I'm not one of those drooling idiots you constantly refer to, but I can only conclude that these 'physics' have rendered the game unplayable for me as a veteran Sonic player.
"Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 is lowering its price on Xbox Live Arcade and PSN permanantly, now costing $10/800 MS Points"
So the Wiiware version is stuck with the original price then? I wouldn't be surprised if it was true. From what I can tell it's pretty much impossible for games to get a price cut on Wiiware.
So the Wiiware version is stuck with the original price then? I wouldn't be surprised if it was true. From what I can tell it's pretty much impossible for games to get a price cut on Wiiware.
Sonic 4 isn't perfect, but this physics issue is overblown. The physics have nothing, to do with why I wouldn't recommend it. Just not enough levels.
@whywould Itellyou
I would wait until sonic generation is actually out before you start claiming it should be called "sonic 4"
I have a feeling the sonic pals are going to ruin that game.
I would wait until sonic generation is actually out before you start claiming it should be called "sonic 4"
I have a feeling the sonic pals are going to ruin that game.
@Boomingechos Sega was just trying to get a few more purchases in before the dropped the price. I seem to remember there being an advertisement tag under the Sonic 4 picture.
still too much.
how about they finish Sonic 4, change the physics to at least Generations level and sell it as a retail game for 40 bucks.
as it is now it still isn't worth it. This is why I'm not a fan of episodic gaming.
how about they finish Sonic 4, change the physics to at least Generations level and sell it as a retail game for 40 bucks.
as it is now it still isn't worth it. This is why I'm not a fan of episodic gaming.
@DethLocke
It is confirmed that only the 2 sonics are playable, the pals only either help sonic or are bosses (metal sonic, shadow, silver)
of course a game that goes through sonics history will include the pals
It is confirmed that only the 2 sonics are playable, the pals only either help sonic or are bosses (metal sonic, shadow, silver)
of course a game that goes through sonics history will include the pals
It's nice to see them dropping the price of downloadables. I hope this starts to become the norm. There's plenty of PSP games I'd download if they weren't $40 compared to their UMD equivalents being in the sub $15 range at other retailers.
Game is awful. I still dont know how yo run up a gawd damn ramp. Press right, you stop. Dont press tight, you stop. There will never be an episode 2. This was a shoddy cash grab from day 1, from a company that didnt give two fucks about Sonic ir its fans until they were finally beaten into a corner to make Generations.
@Jon, Episode 2 is being made as we speak, that's the main reason they are re-releasing sonic CD, because that ties into sonic 4's story. u mad?
I hated this game. Sonic 1- Sonic 3 and Knuckles were sooooo good, but jesus christ I hate this game.
I still fucking despise the retro portion of the Sonic fanbase. Some of the whiniest people I've ever seen... That's not to say that I don't despise other portions of the fanbase, however...
I'll admit that the physics engine is a legit complaint, but it doesn't deserve nearly as much scorn as it's been getting. I'm having an extremely difficult time believing that anyone had that much difficulty playing the game because of the physics. I love the old Sonic games; My favorite Sonic game is Sonic 3 & Knuckles and I was able to have a lot of fun with Sonic 4.
Sonic 4 did do some other things wrong, though. I didn't like that there were only four zones and that they were all rehashed from the first two Genesis games (which I'm not nearly as fond of as S3&K). The special stage being a more annoying variant of Sonic 1's special stage (which I was never fond of in the first place) also bothered me, though the game lets you restart the special stages, so that's a plus. On that note, having to get 50 rings to the end of the stage again was annoying as fuck and I hated having to do that again. I really hope Episode 2 uses S2's, S3&K's, or some new method of getting into special stages and I hope they don't decide to remake Sonic 2's special stages because I hated those.
The soundtrack had a few good themes, but was mostly lame, which is incredibly surprising for a Sonic game, of all things. The levels weren't as big nor had as many altering paths as most of the other 2D Sonic games either.
Outside of these minor complaints (and possibly a few others that didn't come to mind), though, I really enjoyed Sonic 4 and I don't regret buying it as soon as it came out. I'm hoping Episode 2 gets everything right this time around.
I'll admit that the physics engine is a legit complaint, but it doesn't deserve nearly as much scorn as it's been getting. I'm having an extremely difficult time believing that anyone had that much difficulty playing the game because of the physics. I love the old Sonic games; My favorite Sonic game is Sonic 3 & Knuckles and I was able to have a lot of fun with Sonic 4.
Sonic 4 did do some other things wrong, though. I didn't like that there were only four zones and that they were all rehashed from the first two Genesis games (which I'm not nearly as fond of as S3&K). The special stage being a more annoying variant of Sonic 1's special stage (which I was never fond of in the first place) also bothered me, though the game lets you restart the special stages, so that's a plus. On that note, having to get 50 rings to the end of the stage again was annoying as fuck and I hated having to do that again. I really hope Episode 2 uses S2's, S3&K's, or some new method of getting into special stages and I hope they don't decide to remake Sonic 2's special stages because I hated those.
The soundtrack had a few good themes, but was mostly lame, which is incredibly surprising for a Sonic game, of all things. The levels weren't as big nor had as many altering paths as most of the other 2D Sonic games either.
Outside of these minor complaints (and possibly a few others that didn't come to mind), though, I really enjoyed Sonic 4 and I don't regret buying it as soon as it came out. I'm hoping Episode 2 gets everything right this time around.
The game is good... buy it ...better than most "Hardcore"(casual) derivative games ..."Hardcore"(casual) "gamers"(hipsters) play today.
but hey ... its cool to hate on Nintendo and Sega...
but hey ... its cool to hate on Nintendo and Sega...
Ah yes where is episode 2, but Generations is about to drop anyway so they can take their time and fix the physics...
I might give it a go. If it's only £7 or close to that it'd be rude not to.
I never thought the old Sonic games were all that great so I'm more interested in a modern feeling game than just playing Sonic 2 again.
I never thought the old Sonic games were all that great so I'm more interested in a modern feeling game than just playing Sonic 2 again.
I never bought it because I hated the demo, not because of the price. The physics in the game were completely messed up, and it felt like I was playing modern Sonic on vacation in Sonic 1 instead of being an actual sequel to Sonic 3.
@ Gamer-e:
So what you're saying is you don't like Sonic 3 & Knuckles, you don't like Sonic 1's special stage, you don't like Sonic 1's requirement for entering special stages (that you don't even like), and you don't like Sonic 2's special stages either? My good man, do you even like Sonic at all?
So...you want Sonic 2 with Sonic 3 special stages or something?!
I think my complaint might be a *teensy* bit easier to accomodate, don't you?
So what you're saying is you don't like Sonic 3 & Knuckles, you don't like Sonic 1's special stage, you don't like Sonic 1's requirement for entering special stages (that you don't even like), and you don't like Sonic 2's special stages either? My good man, do you even like Sonic at all?
So...you want Sonic 2 with Sonic 3 special stages or something?!
I think my complaint might be a *teensy* bit easier to accomodate, don't you?
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