OldClassicGamer said:
Master said:
Hm, I hear the 3DS version is pretty decent though, what's your beef with it?
It's not direct port and I can't shake off this feeling that it is simply inferior. I dunno, I saw both versions gameplay and Wii U seems much better for me.
From what I hear, both versions have their advantages and disadvantages.
Anyway, just got off playing it.
I had fun the whole time, but I will say that the controls definitely take getting used to. This is not a fault of the controls being lackluster, but rather that they are the most complex controls we have ever had in a Sonic game. There is simply a lot you can do (more than I realised from all of the previews). Luckily, even before I mastered the controls, I really was enjoying it because the levels are REALLY expansive and worth exploring, filled with fun stuff to do. Sometimes I found myself running on top of trees just to look at the scenery, and assess the amount of places I could visit. The game truly captures the essence of adventure.
And while those Hint Rings can be viewed via the GamePad, I will admit that the tutorial messages for some of the more complex actions (such as the Infinite Spin Dash) are a little too vague. I didn't get a Game Over yet, but I have died quite a few times, and a lot of the time it was because I simply didn't master the controls. I do advise you practice within the Windy Hill stages as they are the safest, because from Desert Ruins onward, there are a lot of hazards. It's not overwhelming, but it's not ideal for practicing the game's mechanics.
However, once you master the controls (which I did, by working towards an S Rank in Time Attack Mode in the first two stages), it gets SUPER satisfying and fun to play. Seriously, while this game may have some Mario elements to it (and you literally can play it like a Mario game if you wish), if you master techniques like the Infinite Spin Dash, the game shows it's true potential, as it's like playing a Sonic game with all of the speed, with the jumping precision of a Mega Man game.
I'll write up a more complete impressions/review whenever I at least beat the final boss. My next stop is Tropical Coast Act 3.
Also, I tried the 2P Mode, and it's quite fun too, the levels have the depth of the single player levels, though sometimes with even MORE obstacles.
And you can tell the writers of Madworld are behind this game - Sonic implies that he'd like to kick Zazz in the crotch.
Oh, and 60 FPS, 1080p Sonic. Yeah, it's amazing to look at.
