Not a super fan, but some appreciation for the franchise.
Enjoyed Sonic Adventure and Adventure 2 as iconic games.
Spent many hours on these games, particularly with the Chao.
Current Opinion on Sonic Games
General dissatisfaction with many recent Sonic games.
More misses than hits overall.
Sonic Frontiers: Liked the direction and soundtrack, but noted it was buggy and not fully implemented.
Sonic Shadow Generations seen as a standout.
Overview of Sonic Shadow Generations
Sonic Shadow Generations is a remaster of Sonic Generations with added content focused on Shadow.
New Shadow campaign was fresh and engaging as the speaker hadn't played the original Generations.
Price point of $50 is appreciated, considered fair for the content.
Gameplay Experience
Shadow Campaign: Fun and spectacular gameplay.
Enjoyed the music, though not as much as in Frontiers.
Engaging boss fights with multiple phases and exciting action sequences.
Players gain various shadow-themed powers throughout the campaign.
Notable Gameplay Elements
Boss fights feature grand moments and powerful moves.
Cheesy dialogue and narrative expected, but not a focal point.
Story elements involving characters like Maria and Gerald add context.
Levels were enjoyable, but the grading system (A's and S's) felt overly generous.
Mention of a hub world for side quests and collectibles, adding depth to exploration.
Critiques and Observations
Dark Squid Form: Challenging to control, especially in flow states; difficulty noted with jumping mechanics.
Overall, few complaints about the game; mostly enjoyed the Shadow campaign and experienced Sonic Generations anew.
Final Thoughts
Sonic Shadow Generations is highly recommended, even for non-fans of modern Sonic games.
Optimism for future Sonic games to build on this gameplay format.
The speaker feels that this is the best Sonic has felt in a long time, with a desire for continued high-quality gameplay and design in future releases.