Author Topic: I hope "Secret Rings" doesn't suck... (Read 90971 times)

Ceric · « **Reply #250 on:** February 19, 2007, 02:31:58 PM »

Ironically enough would the six axis be in its own way a better design for steering style ergonomically.

Artimus · « **Reply #251 on:** February 19, 2007, 05:50:14 PM »

I don't think the sixaxis or wiimote have an advantage in that department. It's not like the Sixaxis is comfortable. And the 2 buttons on the wiitmote are better suited as well. Also, I think turning the wiimote feels better than a regular controller.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #252 on:** February 19, 2007, 06:00:36 PM »

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I don't think the sixaxis or wiimote have an advantage in that department. It's not like the Sixaxis is comfortable. And the 2 buttons on the wiitmote are better suited as well. Also, I think turning the wiimote feels better than a regular controller.

I have to agree there, Excite Truck feels so natural with the Wiimote and works perfectly. On the other hand even though I haven't played a game on PS3 that uses the tilt, I can't imagine it being very comfortable. For one the shape of the PS3 controller just isn't good for tilting.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #253 on:** February 19, 2007, 06:09:46 PM »

So it'd play better with a steering wheel on other consoles?

couchmonkey · « **Reply #254 on:** February 20, 2007, 02:35:46 AM »

Now you're getting it!

Actually, that might work really well...

Ceric · « **Reply #255 on:** February 20, 2007, 04:24:55 AM »

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From IGN
US: February 20, 2007
Japan: December 31, 2007
Europe: March 3, 2007

Are those right?

I mean Europe doesn't surprise me because that is around the original release date but I'm very surprised about Japan.

Crimm · « **Reply #256 on:** February 20, 2007, 04:27:14 AM »

No, they're wrong. Anytime a date shows up as "December 31st" it just means that they plugged in the year for a release date.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #257 on:** February 20, 2007, 05:30:41 AM »

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So it'd play better with a steering wheel on other consoles?

Not unless it's 3" in diameter.

You would not be able to move a steering wheel quickly enough to play SR properly. Going from one side of the screen to the other and back again with the Wiimote takes only a few quick twists. A steering wheel would require you to jerk the thing uncontrollably.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #258 on:** February 20, 2007, 05:55:57 AM »

First Review

85%, and it was the voice acting and music which bothered the reviewer the most.

And once again, "Feels like the 2D Sonics" and "Best Sonic game in years" were likewise both mentioned.

Luigi Dude · « **Reply #259 on:** February 20, 2007, 11:06:40 AM »

If bad voice acting is the biggest complaint then it sounds like this game might actually turn out great. Plus it's been confirmed that the game has the option to play the game in Japanese with subtitles. Which pretty much makes the bad voice work an invalid complaint since you can switch to the Japanese voices which are ACTUALLY GOOD.

Junichi Kanemaru IS Sonic. His voice has fit Sonic perfectly since the original Sonic Adventure. Plus all the crazy engrish he uses made it a blast to play as Sonic, which is another reason why the Sonic levels in both Adventure games are the only parts of the 3d Sonic's I actually enjoyed.

Arbok · « **Reply #260 on:** February 20, 2007, 11:39:32 AM »

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First Review

85%, and it was the voice acting and music which bothered the reviewer the most.

They gave it a B+, which sounds good... but then they gave Sonic Heroes a B- so...

Eiffel Power · « **Reply #261 on:** February 20, 2007, 12:40:42 PM »

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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
First Review

85%, and it was the voice acting and music which bothered the reviewer the most.
They gave it a B+, which sounds good... but then they gave Sonic Heroes a B- so...

Same reviewer?

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #262 on:** February 20, 2007, 12:55:29 PM »

There are some other reviews floating around now. 1up gave it a 75% which is a good grade, considering 1up hates Nintendo and everything on its consoles.

I had seen some other scores which were 4/5 and 90%, but I can't find them now...

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #263 on:** February 20, 2007, 12:55:39 PM »

Well 1up's review looks promising, it sounds like the game is fun even if it does have flaws.

Crimm · « **Reply #264 on:** February 20, 2007, 01:27:19 PM »

I really didn't like hearing about the "replay this level with different missions" stuff. I'd rather of the game be shorter with one or two more levels. Oh well, it seems like the game isn't abysmal. Good job Sega, you eventually managed to get us to lower our standards so much you managed to top them.

Artimus · « **Reply #265 on:** February 20, 2007, 01:58:31 PM »

IGN (Matt) gives it 6.9 and explains it thus:

"Call me harsh, but I don't believe you should be forced to deal with the bad to enjoy the good and hence, I've scored the game with that in mind."

http://wii.ign.com/articles/766/766214p1.html

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #266 on:** February 20, 2007, 02:00:01 PM »

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Originally posted by: Artimus
IGN (Matt) gives it 6.9 and explains it thus:

"Call me harsh, but I don't believe you should be forced to deal with the bad to enjoy the good and hence, I've scored the game with that in mind."

http://wii.ign.com/articles/766/766214p1.html

Dangit you beat me to it! Anyway even with the 6.9 it sounds like a solid game just marred by some flaws. Sounds like a must buy to me after reading the content of the review.

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #267 on:** February 20, 2007, 02:10:19 PM »

I would say IGN is just being the bitchers that they are, but this IS Sonic, and even if the game is truly the best 3D Sonic game yet, some will hate it based on principle.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #268 on:** February 20, 2007, 02:14:32 PM »

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I would say IGN is just being the bitchers that they are, but this IS Sonic, and even if the game is truly the best 3D Sonic game yet, some will hate it based on principle.

Well the score seems justified, the game seems to have some big problems with backtracking, camera and poor level design in places.

Maverick · « **Reply #269 on:** February 20, 2007, 02:46:19 PM »

So does Sega just refuse to make a good Sonic platformer. I've enjoyed some of the 3d games in the past, but they're all pretty janky and disorienting and sometimes just plain boring. SA2B was fun when you played Sonic or Shadow, but the rest was terribly boring and stupid.

I just don't understand...

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #270 on:** February 20, 2007, 02:49:31 PM »

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So does Sega just refuse to make a good Sonic platformer. I've enjoyed some of the 3d games in the past, but they're all pretty janky and disorienting and sometimes just plain boring. SA2B was fun when you played Sonic or Shadow, but the rest was terribly boring and stupid.

I just don't understand...

Don't jump into conclusions just yet. IGN is so far the only negative review the game has gotten, while some of the other reviews have been in the 80 and B areas.

Maverick · « **Reply #271 on:** February 20, 2007, 02:56:55 PM »

Do you know what the average reviews for SA2B were? If it got about the same or less then I will consider Secret Rings. I think the 360 offering just scarred me for life. How on Earth that game got made just blows my mind.

Sometimes I think developers don't play the games they make.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #272 on:** February 20, 2007, 03:01:35 PM »

Maverick, an important quote from the review you should see:

"We had the misfortune of playing the abysmal Sonic the Hedgehog projects for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and can state with the utmost confidence that Wii's Secret Rings is an entirely different - and much more coveted - league than these games."

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #273 on:** February 20, 2007, 03:02:10 PM »

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Originally posted by: Maverick
Do you know what the average reviews for SA2B were? If it got about the same or less then I will consider Secret Rings. I think the 360 offering just scarred me for life. How on Earth that game got made just blows my mind.

Sometimes I think developers don't play the games they make.

72% according to Game Rankings

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #274 on:** February 20, 2007, 03:27:30 PM »

The reviews seem pretty decent to me. My brother is picking it up tomorrow, so by sometime next week I should be able to try it and see if it's worth 50 of my hard earned dollars.

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