Review - Sonic Generations (Video)

I'm posting over myself because I find this to be somewhat important. I finally finished my Sonic Generations review! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! Now everyone can stop pestering me about it and start pestering about something else!

Review - Sonic Colors

Man, remember when I used to review Sonic games? Those were crazy times. HEY WHOA! What's this?! A new review? Of Sonic Colors?! A game so many people have asked me to review? Well boy, is it their lucky day!

Yeah, I reviewed Sonic Colors because I finally stopped being a lazy bum and finished it. It's a great game but hey, you don't need me to tell you that. You need me to tell you that in video form.

NiGHTs Into Dreams... And Sonic Adventure 2 HD Dropping in October

I posted a story earlier this year about NiGHTS into Dreams... being announced as a HD remake being released later this year so I figured I should follow up on that because the release date has been announced! Yes, you can finally relive your fond memories of NiGHTS in glorious HD on October 2nd for the PSN and October 5th for the X-Box Live Arcade. That's less than a month away! It gives you just enough time to finish playing the recently released Jet Set Radio HD.

But wait, there's more! Sega also announced that the "HD" rerelease of Sonic Adventure 2 will also be released on the same day as NiGHTS into Dreams... So you can relive two classic Sega games on the same day! Both games are set to retail for 9.99 USD, which isn't too bad for a game you likely haven't played and one you likely enjoy enough to drop some cash on again. *But maybe not...*

As an added bonus, NiGHTS into Dreams... comes complete with everything from the rare Christmas NiGHTS expansion pack for free. That disc is pretty hard to come by these days so I'm sure a lot of Sega fans out there are pretty happy to final experience it. Sonic Adventure 2 will also have some optional DLC featuring all the battle mode features from Sonic Adventure 2: Battle for the Gamecube. This DLC is 3.00 USD and includes all the battle mode stages and characters as well as Chao Karate. Why this isn't included for free, I don't know but whatever. It's there if you want it.

Both games drop on October 2nd for PSN and October 5th for X-Box Live Arcade for 9.99 USD. As far as I know, Steam versions for both games are in the works but they weren't included in the announcement. I look forward to experiencing NiGHTS for the first time. I'm still on the fence about Sonic Adventure 2, though. But hey, I figured I'd mention it.

Review - Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 - Revisited

So I already reviewed Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 forever ago. But I decided to review it again for my whole Sonic project thing because my opinion has changed a bit after playing over 30 Sonic games in the course of the year. I still like it but it's not as good as I thought it was at first. Oh well!


Oh. I also never properly made updates about our Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and Pokémon Puzzle Challenge let's plays. I should probably do that but for now, you can find the playlists in the Let's Try That Again section up top or just by clicking those links there.

Review - Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing

Let's hot up this blog with another one of my reviews! This time, it's Sega's attempt to cash-in on the kart racing genre. With as much as I like Mario Kart, do I like this one too? Well, watch to find out.

Review - Sonic & The Black Knight

Not to post over Josh's Kingdom Hearts review or anything but I decided it was finally time to get back to that whole Sonic Game reviews thing I was doing forever ago. So, here's my review of Sonic and the Black Knight for the Nintendo Wii. It's not very good and there's a lot of waggle but hey, at least I'm done with all the really bad Sonic games!

Review - Sonic Unleashed (Wii)

Yep. Finally got around to finishing this one. I know now that I will not finish these by June 23rd like I wanted. Oh well. Next time.

Review - Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood

Yes, I finally reviewed the game I consider to be the absolute worst. ENJOY THAT!

Review - Sega Superstars Tennis

Originally, I couldn't decide if I wanted to actually review this game or not. But after trying to write a review about Sonic Rush Adventure and failing to really differentiate it from my Sonic Rush review, I decided to go ahead with it. I give my very brief opinions on Rush Adventure at the start of the video as well, so there's that.

Review - Sonic & The Secret Rings

Hey, so I finally got around to reviewing this train wreck and since I didn't finish it, because it's so terrible, I decided to bring Kyle along for the ride. Isn't that great?!

Also, I forgot the watermark. Paragons of professionalism indeed.

Review - Sonic the Hedgehog: Genesis (GBA)

So on the same day as they released Sonic '06, Sega released a port/remake of the original Sonic the Hedgehog for the GBA. Surprise, it's terrible.

LTTA: Sonic the Hedgehog

By now, you're all aware that we end up with a fair share of Let's Try That Agains we never actually plan like Kirby's Dream Land 3 and The Great Circus Mystery. Well, here's another one. Basically, I was streaming one night, beat Sonic 1 and in the process, we had a lot of great conversations and I decided I was going to put it up. Still, don't be surprised when we talk more about Zelda, Mario and cartoons than we do Sonic the Hedgehog.

The first video is below and a link to the playlist is below that.

Review - Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)

Yes folks, I finally got around to review what may be my most anticipated game review yet. The dreaded Sonic '06. Yes, it is as bad as everyone says. No, you should never play it. Yes, you should totally watch my video.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 Gameplay Trailer

As I mentioned in my previous post about Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2, the gameplay trailer was scheduled to be released through Gamespot today. Well, here it is.


I do think, visually, it looks better than Episode 1 but not by too much. It's certainly not on par with Generations but I never expected it to. After all, it is a downloadable title. The gameplay looks like a nice return to form and the physics look better, though one can't be sure until the game is released. I'm not sure how I feel about the team-up moves but at least they look to add a little bit of a depth and give Tails a purpose for being there other than to drown a lot. Plus, it'll probably be especially fun to use those moves in Co-Op. The stage design, while completely ripped-off from past games, is looking pretty sweet too.

I'll remain cautiously optimistic for now, mostly because of the physics. Though I do honestly believe Sega was going to listen to the fans and fix them. The engine is supposed to be from the ground up. After Sonic Generations did so much to please the fans, I'll give Sega the benefit of the doubt if only this once.

First Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 Screenshots Released

Tuesday, a handful of screenshots for the upcoming second part of Sonic the Hedgehog 4 were released on Xbox.com and today, a few more were shown off on Sega's own blog. I figured I'd share them with you all because 1. we've posted about this game before and 2. they look fantastic.

On top of the new screenshots. We also got a little bit more information about the game. It's set to include an all-new graphics and physics engine, which we already knew, but part of that new engine involves teaming up with Tails to do a number of partner moves including flying to reach new places as seen above. It was also confirmed that the game will have four zones, like the first. There's a rumor going around that it's also supposed to feature co-op multiplayer both local and online but X-Box removed that information earlier. Still, the game is looking great and sounding great. The first gameplay trailer is set to release next Thursday on Gamespot.com.

Hit the jump for the rest.

Review - Sonic Riders

Sorry to post over you right away like this, Josh, but you just happened to finish something the same day as me!

Anyway, here's my look at Sonic Riders. This game is very bland and uninteresting. But it looks pretty and has a cool opening. Oh, it also introduced the Babylon Rogues and should probably be condemned to Hell for that reason alone. OH WELL!

Review - Sonic Rush

So this isn't so much a review as it is an 8 minute long video about why I hate Eggman Nega with occasional references to the rest of the game thrown in. ENJOY!

LTTA - Sonic 3 & Knuckles

So hey, because apparently January is Sonic month, we decided to do Sonic 3 & Knuckles! Yes, Ricky relives one of his favorite games of all time as we all watch on in awe, including our special guest David from our Mega Man 3 Let's Play. It's sure to be a good time!

You can check out the first video a below and a link to the playlist below that.

VGM of the Week #12

It is 3:18 AM on Monday and I just remembered I forgot to put up my selection for VGM of the Week this week. OOPS! Sorry to break the tradition of doing it every Sunday but well, it was my birthday and I was busy pretty much all day with my girlfriend, family and friends so it just slipped my mind. Terribly sorry but I hope you can all forgive me.

Now, as for my pick this week, I've had it decided pretty much since my last pick and if you watch any of our videos or streams, you probably know what it is. It is, of course, Rooftop Run - Act 2 from Sonic Generations. Sonic Generations has such a great soundtrack. It takes all the classic songs from each of the stages and remixes them for both acts and just turns into something completely different. So many tunes in that game are great like City Escape - Act 1, both Sky Sanctuary Zone Acts, Chemical Plant Zone - Act 2 but my absolute favorite is Rooftop Run - Act 2. They took what was already a great track and turned it up to 11 by adding some truly killer violin and guitar. I love it, it takes my breath away every time I hear it and I'd like to share it with all of you.

Retro Review - Shadow the Hedgehog

So I made it to the Shadow the Hedgehog review. This game made me physically ill and I never wish to play it ever again. ENJOY!