Author Topic: I hope "Secret Rings" doesn't suck... (Read 95049 times)

Crimm · « **Reply #200 on:** February 05, 2007, 06:38:16 PM »

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ITS SEGA, ITS SONIC!, Sega doesnt mess up Sonic. come on now.

Yeah, if you've been paying attention then you'd know that the PS3 version of Sonic is completely devoid of all the problems that plagued the 360 version. A very good sign for Secret Rings.

It doesn't have MOST of the TECHNICAL issues. It's still a bad game. There is no reason for an entire mission based around the concept of estimating the number of crates in a stack.

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #201 on:** February 06, 2007, 04:15:17 AM »

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I have to be honest: after watching the new trailer a few more times, I do have more than a glimmer of hope for this game.

If the game is focused on being a visceral, speed-based experience (which it very much seems to be) then I could see myself really enjoying it.

It looks like there's a version of "Sonic Party" (aka. Sonic Shuffle) included as a four player game. While I don't have much faith that it'll be decent, the title looks pretty damn polished so who knows?

Here's hoping I'm not setting myself up for extreme disappointment...

I think the after surgery pain is making you delirious. Maybe that's why you think you have hope for the game

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All kidding aside, the trailer DOES look cool, but the reason I am still hesitant on the final game is because trailers for anything (movies, TV shows, games) have the annoying tendency to paint you a pretty picture, not giving you the WHOLE thing.

Like I said, the coolest parts of the trailer could be the most annoying and frustrating gameplay way. Frankly, the scenes where Sonic is running at insane speeds then jumping over obstacles and hitting enemies look like it could cause the most trouble and annoyance.

So I said it once and I'll say it again, the only way we can tell if this game is good or not is when we finally have it on our hands.

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #202 on:** February 06, 2007, 04:35:55 AM »

EDIT: I know I just finished posting on this, but I figured this deserved its own, independent entry.

A Sonic website called "Sonic stadium" was able to demo the final build of the game, even testing the multiplayer portion of the game with other editors.

The latest impressions.

They also mention new stuff like new playable modes, difficulty, extras and cutscenes.

They came out impressed with the demo, but are still dubious of the final game. They only demoed the two stages Sega has been showing off for a year now, so like I said earlier, those two stages could indeed be the best and could get worse from then on.

Ceric · « **Reply #203 on:** February 06, 2007, 05:15:15 AM »

Just watched the new trailer. Looks good except a few things.

1. I could live without Sonic saying stuff.
2. I sort wish that when Sonic was going close to top speed the camera would move back a little like it was having a hard time keeping up and there be a little speed oriented distortion. I always liked that in the 2D one how you could out race the screens sort of.

Edit: I just read the interview over at IGN. It sounded like they needed something and htis just happened to come about. Not really thinking about going back to the old style.

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #204 on:** February 12, 2007, 04:09:39 PM »

1up's resetting the game: Sonic

Notice how the 1up article mentions things that Secret rings is already trying to avoid (tag along characters, speed, no Shadow etc.).

There's still a story, but isn't overly cinematic from what I've seen.

Could they know something we don't?

Caterkiller · « **Reply #205 on:** February 13, 2007, 06:15:36 AM »

Well the game comes out in about 7 days, so its either do or die for Sonic, at least as far as im concerned. So far the impressions have been pretty positive. Then again so were Heroes, and Sonic 360, and even Shadow. It's amazing how much this great franchise has fallen, and how much attention it still gets. Though im pretty sure its because people want Sonic to do well again, and still keep one eye open just in case.

If this game isn't any good, to justify at least an 8.5 on my own personal scale I am done. I don't want to see Sonic's blue spikey butt again unless its in Brawl. At least then I can be assured he will be in a quality game.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #206 on:** February 13, 2007, 08:35:30 AM »

I reserved it today.

Yessir, I'm keepin' the faith...

(though, if I see a cascade of terrible reviews between now and then, I can simply opt to not pick the game up and get my money back...)

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #207 on:** February 13, 2007, 08:51:38 AM »

It comes out in a week?!?! Guess I'm really behind I thought Wii play was the only game coming out this month lol.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #208 on:** February 13, 2007, 09:01:34 AM »

Not yer fault: they moved it up from March.

I'd be worried, but the videos look awesome enough that I think the game is finished.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #209 on:** February 13, 2007, 09:05:59 AM »

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Not yer fault: they moved it up from March.

I'd be worried, but the videos look awesome enough that I think the game is finished.

Well I'm going to hold out until I can see some review. After playing the demo of Sonic on Xbox 360, I am almost terrified to touch another Sonic game!

Ceric · « **Reply #210 on:** February 13, 2007, 09:29:39 AM »

This would definitely be a better month then March for it to release competition wise. This is definitely a rent. I think I can beat it being my slow self in about 2 weeks from the look of it. Though I might get the game and that be totally wrong.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #211 on:** February 13, 2007, 09:31:52 AM »

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This would definitely be a better month then March for it to release competition wise. This is definitely a rent. I think I can beat it being my slow self in about 2 weeks from the look of it. Though I might get the game and that be totally wrong.

I was just looking at March, the drought definately will be over that month! Hopefully some of those games turn out to be high quality.

Kairon · « **Reply #212 on:** February 13, 2007, 09:31:57 AM »

Grrrr...

Sega BETTER get this right or they'll screw up Nintendo's February and hurt the Wii's rep! The Wii can benefit a lot from becoming the console that ressurected Sonic.

~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #213 on:** February 13, 2007, 09:33:22 AM »

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Grrrr...

Sega BETTER get this right or they'll screw up Nintendo's February and hurt the Wii's rep! The Wii can benefit a lot from becoming the console that ressurected Sonic.

~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

Doesn't matter, even if the Wii ressurected Sonic, Sega would continue making dumb descisions like last generation.

couchmonkey · « **Reply #214 on:** February 13, 2007, 09:40:28 AM »

I was seriously considering this one, but the recent Super Paper Mario date announcement makes me think maybe I should wait a little bit longer...

I'm actually pretty sure this is going to be good, though. All the videos I've seen look pretty cool.

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #215 on:** February 14, 2007, 07:30:27 AM »

A Nintendo website just posted A LOT of questions regarding the game. No spoilers, just basic gameplay questions.

Here's the link.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #216 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:21:27 AM »

Sounds good.

I'm feeling more secure in my purchase all the time, especially since the guy admits that he loved the game despite the fact that he prefers 2D platformers.

Ceric · « **Reply #217 on:** February 14, 2007, 09:23:24 AM »

Looks Good.

Though forums like that remind me why I pefer no pictures in Sigs. They all sound alright just picking through the graphic sigs is annoying.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #218 on:** February 14, 2007, 03:02:42 PM »

Yet MORE info...

Including Yojiro Ogawa's opinion that he'd like to see Sonic in SSBB!

Crimm · « **Reply #219 on:** February 14, 2007, 03:23:24 PM »

One of the "Official Nintendo Mags" gave it a "good" rating. So, by using the Party Press to Objective Rating formula we can infer it is "passable."

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #220 on:** February 14, 2007, 03:43:23 PM »

Two more trailers up on IGN, both look very nice.

Dammit, I want reviews.

Supposedly, GameOn gave it a 9.2/10, but they also gave the 360 version an 8.7 so that destroys their credibility right there.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #221 on:** February 14, 2007, 07:21:54 PM »

So, by using the Party Press to Objective Rating formula we can infer it is "passable."

... and therefore the best 3d Sonic ever.

Koekoenutt · « **Reply #222 on:** February 15, 2007, 06:49:01 AM »

I went up to Gamestop last night to trade in my old Gamecube, WarioWare, and Children of Mana and I received a good amount of gamestop cash on my card. I sat up at the mall's Gamestop for about 30-40 minutes, walking away feeling disintent with myself with no game in return. I put $5 on Sonic since the guy said they had a lot of pre-orders and I might not get it if I don't, but I'm wondering if I should just buy Trama Center used for $45. I never played any Trama Center and looking at MetaReview, it looks to be one of the better Wii games out there. Anyone think I should pick this title up instead of Sonic, or just wait the week and see how things go with the reviews? Really looking for a new game, and I'm lost to what to choice. Almost even picked up Meteos just to hold me over for the DS, but figured I had Tetris DS and should wait.

Ceric · « **Reply #223 on:** February 15, 2007, 07:02:19 AM »

Meteos is better then Tetris in my opinion. I just rented Trauma center so I can't say but, I'm trying to hurry though the last Case in Justice for All so I can get it in by the time Sonic launches so I can rent it.

IceCold · « **Reply #224 on:** February 15, 2007, 07:14:10 AM »

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I never played any Trama Center and looking at MetaReview, it looks to be one of the better Wii games out there. Anyone think I should pick this title up instead of Sonic, or just wait the week and see how things go with the reviews?

I'd wait for some more reviews of Sonic. Trauma Centre is a great game, but if Secret Rings turns out as good as it looks, you'd be missing out. You can also get Trauma Centre for the DS for cheaper later on..

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