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Hey brawler, tell me what you think of the game when you get it. :3 I personally think it looks very fun but according to IGN it sucks. Completely disagree with that, but an opinion from a true sonic fan is reassuring.

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Hey brawler, tell me what you think of the game when you get it. :3 I personally think it looks very fun but according to IGN it sucks. Completely disagree with that, but an opinion from a true sonic fan is reassuring.

Don't worry, I'm eager to play it, and will post my impressions as soon as I can! It'll be sometime next week, I'm almost positive it'll arrive next week. I'm pretty sure it's already in Ireland at this stage.

AND THIS PIECE OF NEWS IS BLOODY HILARIOUS

See the video from cobi I posted above?
Well someone posted the video in the comments of the IGN review.

And the reviewer then went on Cobi's twitter and got in an argument with him and my god this guy is hilarious.
The reviewers name on Twitter is "Vincogneato", so when you see "@Vincogneato", Cobi is responding to the reviewer.

https://twitter.com/Cobanermani456

Yeah, for my first playthrough, I'll be doing a lot of exploring and experimentation with Sonic's moves, especially in the first level.

There is absolutely no point in speed running on your first run in this game, as you need to collect critters in order to progress through the story, and you can find capsules lying around that are full of critters.

There is also a separate Time Attack mode for each level where you even get ranked on your time much like Generations (except the times are actually challenging to beat in Lost World, according to reports from players), so you have an excuse to replay each level speed run style if you like the game, and you can do so once you've mastered Sonic's moves.

Also, it's worth noting that in the 3DS version, the difficulty ramps up after the first two stages. To like, Crash Bandicoot 1 levels of difficulty, from what I have seen. The stages I saw didn't look unfair, but it is a sudden difficulty spike. I don't know if the Wii U version gets hard as quickly, but yeah, you need to get used to controls ASAP if the 3DS version is anything to go by.

which is better the 3ds or wii u version of sonic lost worlds???

Whats the dedly six edition?

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. 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.

I'm on Sky Road now. Leaving it at that for tonight.

Still having a load of fun, though the bosses are lackluster. Most of them are pathetically easy. There are some you can beat in a matter of seconds.

And the scale of these levels gets more and more mind boggling. Seriously, I hope they keep up this trend, I love how a lot of levels actually feel like little sandboxes.

However, the Eagle and Asteroid Wisps are terrible. Maybe I'm missing something, but I can't control them no matter how hard I try. The previewers make it look easy. Luckily, they are never mandatory for completing levels, but they are required for some Red Rings. But even those instances are rare. Still, they should be better. All of the other Wisps are fine, though. I actually really liked how they handled Rocket.

And speed running is SO fun. I'm always tempted to try levels in Time Attack, even before beating the game.

I already think this is a worthy recommendation for a Sonic fan. Though, newcomers approach with caution. The game does require practice too. It doesn't hold your hand too much either (a good thing in my book, but others may prefer a game that tells them what to do every two seconds and what not).

And I still think IGN's review of the Wii U version is mostly bull****. Wishing death upon him is childish, but nobody is nitpicking - it's a completely shallow review, so that's impossible.

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I'm on Sky Road now. Leaving it at that for tonight.

Still having a load of fun, though the bosses are lackluster. Most of them are pathetically easy. There are some you can beat in a matter of seconds.

And the scale of these levels gets more and more mind boggling. Seriously, I hope they keep up this trend, I love how a lot of levels actually feel like little sandboxes.

However, the Eagle and Asteroid Wisps are terrible. Maybe I'm missing something, but I can't control them no matter how hard I try. The previewers make it look easy. Luckily, they are never mandatory for completing levels, but they are required for some Red Rings. But even those instances are rare. Still, they should be better. All of the other Wisps are fine, though. I actually really liked how they handled Rocket.

And speed running is SO fun. I'm always tempted to try levels in Time Attack, even before beating the game.

I already think this is a worthy recommendation for a Sonic fan. Though, newcomers approach with caution. The game does require practice too. It doesn't hold your hand too much either (a good thing in my book, but others may prefer a game that tells them what to do every two seconds and what not).

And I still think IGN's review of the Wii U version is mostly bull****. Wishing death upon him is childish, but nobody is nitpicking - it's a completely shallow review, so that's impossible.

Post of mine from another forum.

Also, regarding the story....there are some HUGE surprise moments, that had me saying "wait WHAT!?".

If you ever wanted to hear Roger voice Sonic in a more serious context, you'll get to experience that at times in Lost World.

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Also, Eggman PUNCHES DOWN A BIG WALL OF ICE WITH HIS BARE HANDS HOLY ****ING ****

In terms of the lackluster boss fights, they're the Sonic-verse equivalent of Bowser and the Koopalings. I had little to no expectations for them. >.>

I'm on Lava Mountain 3 now. I had to wrap up a college assignment before I could play at all today.

...And I'm going to admit that there are one or two bull**** stages in Sky World and Lava Mountain.

Also, the fights with Zavok (except the first one, which is my favourite boss in the game so far) are SO confusing. Like, the first one literally took me ages to figure out what to do (mainly because I thought I had done said thing once, but I guess I missed, and assumed I wasn't supposed to do that thing). And I am actually stuck on my third fight with him. I'm stumped as to what I'm supposed to do.

But yeah, there were one or two gimmicky levels I really didn't like, and some odd design decisions.

I'm not going to say this game is terrible because of it. I still love this game, and I might like some of these levels more over time (it could be that I'm kinda tired, admittedly), but it's just really jarring seeing some really good levels, only to find the odd questionable one, and you ask how they managed to make such a decision.

There are a lot less "gimmick stages" than what people on Sonic Retro and such are letting on, though. You use the regular gameplay style in most levels.

I like the sound of the second level.

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Have you tried SuperSonic yet? Tell me how he plays if you manage to get all the red star rings if you haven't already. :3 If he's faster than normal sonic or not too.

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I like the sound of the second level.

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Have you tried SuperSonic yet? Tell me how he plays if you manage to get all the red star rings if you haven't already. :3 If he's faster than normal sonic or not too.

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Funny you should mention it, as I just got him. I've played around with him a bit, and I must say, it's by far the best take on Super Sonic in 3D, and I would say my overall 2nd favourite take on him in a Sonic game (still doesn't beat Hyper Sonic in S3&K).

He jumps slightly higher, he's invincible, he attracts Rings, he's faster, his parkour abilities seem slightly enhanced (he carries more momentum, I think) and the spin dash gets replaced with a boost of sorts. Because of that, then you land from a double jump, you don't have to recharge a spin dash like normal, you can just keep going as if it were a single jump.

And because of the sheer amount of Rings in most levels, reaching and maintaining a Super state is a cinch. It's like the levels were designed with Super Sonic in mind, this time around.

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Also, I never really mentioned anything about the Lost World's story and writing.

In terms of the story/plot, it's not that deep, but in terms of writing, and character interactions, it's actually got quite a bit of depth. And if you like Sonic, Tails, or Eggman, you're in for some fanservice, as they not only do some very funny things with their relationships, but also deeper and more poignant things. The writing just has a lot of emotional drive. I suppose that'd be the best way to put it. There's even a bit of character development for the 3 of them (heck, EVEN Orbot has some character development).

Also, Sonic's comic timing in this game is literally perfect. The characters in general all have amazing use of body language.

And Tails is such a sarcastic and witty bastard at times, and I love him for it. But he still has a childlike innocence, which is highlighted in some key scenes. Not to mention that he has one huge Crowning Moment of Awesome near the end.

And Eggman is Eggman, with even more excellent lines, and yet another flawless performance from Mike Pollock. In fact, I think Roger Craig Smith and Kate Higgins also had flawless performances. Remember how I said not too long ago that I wasn't sure if Roger could provide a good performance for Sonic if the tone of a scene was more serious? Well, he completely erased my worries there in a bunch of scenes. He really just has perfect delivery here, whether it's a funny scene or a serious scene.

As for the Deadly Six, as individuals, they are not too interesting, but I do love Zazz (the pink maniac), Zor (the emo guy), and Zeena (the girl). Zavok (the muscular red guy) is also growing on me, and his voice is deliciously evil.

As a collective group though, they are awesome, and I'd love to see them again. There was some potential for backstory with them, but we don't get much. That's the only real flaw I have with the story here - because of the short run time of all of the cutscenes combined (30 minutes), the writers were limited. They were clearly trying to do more with certain character developments and the backstory of the Deadly Six, but it seems like they were cut short by the run time. It's nowhere near as bad as Colours and Generations, as they do get some very satisfying and thought provoking scenes in, as well as the expected comedy, but I can't help but feel there is still a LITTLE something missing. I don't blame the writers for this though, more the way the levels are structured.

I know the Aquarium Park Red Star Ring you're talking about!
I was lucky enough to only spend about 8 lives on it though!

But there are 4 Red Star Rings in Lost World, off of the top of my head, that are very similar to that one. I spent a good few lives trying to get them. One of them is sort of luck based, to be honest.

And luckily, not many Red Star Rings require Wisps. There are a few within Windy Hill that require Asteroid (which I finally learned how to control, but it's still really finicky), but other than that, I can't think of any that require Wisps.

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No, no, no no. Not gonna say it, nope.