There's something to be said about games -- and our imaginations, even -- that allow us to create our own goals and rules that exist outside of what the designers envisioned. If you don't follow, I'm talking about something as simple (or is it?) as not getting any rings in Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
There's an incredible thread on NeoGAF about people who "hack" videogame ROMs, and yes, it's relevant. A person going by the name of Captain Bozo has taken the aforementioned avoid-touching-rings rule to startling new heights. Each ring you consume makes Sonic fatter, and ... just watch the video already.
The fact that his extra weight isn't purely cosmetic makes this project brilliant. My hope for humanity has been rekindled -- I sincerely mean that. Bravo, good sir!
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Heh, and just yesterday my sister, upon seeing Sonic's current design, said that hedgehogs are fat (or was it round?). I'll have to show her this, and see if she thinks, at whatever point, he looks a bit more like, indeed, a hedgehog.
hilarious. I hope a chapter of Sonic 4 throws this mode in as an easter egg or something.
Rings should totally be turned into onion rings or something though, just to make it slightly more sensical.
Oh, wait. I hate games that make sense. Forget it.
This would be a good idea if the rings were re-positioned throughout the levels too. There are parts of the game where you just CAN'T not touch them, which is the equivalent of someone yelling "cheap shot" at any other game.
Or what about the emerald levels? Change it so you need exactly ZERO to get to them.
@neoREgen: They are supposed to be onion rings actually, if you pay enough attention you can see that the rings don't look exactly the same as they normally do.
Also I wish they would add a "ringgurgation" button. Basically sonic would be bulimic and throw up about 20 rings and lose a level of fat, it'd be useful for areas where running back and forth is difficult
"This would be a good idea if the rings were re-positioned throughout the levels too. There are parts of the game where you just CAN'T not touch them, which is the equivalent of someone yelling "cheap shot" at any other game."
So it's a metaphor for trying to avoid HFCS in America. Deep.
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If only the plane crashed. Also awesome sprite work.
2. Search for "fat furries"
3. ???
4. Profit!!!
http://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hasney/the-greatest-sonic-2-mod-of-all-time-sonic-2-xl-178983.phtml
Actually, what about the Emeralds? Would he explode if he consumed one?
I could not stop laughing.
http://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hasney/the-greatest-sonic-2-mod-of-all-time-sonic-2-xl-178983.phtml
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That just means there's more to love.
Rings should totally be turned into onion rings or something though, just to make it slightly more sensical.
Oh, wait. I hate games that make sense. Forget it.
Or what about the emerald levels? Change it so you need exactly ZERO to get to them.
I mean, it's a cute idea, but self-destructive.
Also I wish they would add a "ringgurgation" button. Basically sonic would be bulimic and throw up about 20 rings and lose a level of fat, it'd be useful for areas where running back and forth is difficult
So it's a metaphor for trying to avoid HFCS in America. Deep.