DragonLord Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I honestly can't believe people were expecting much of this game to begin with. I wouldn't compare it to '06, but this game is the definition of mediocrity. I wouldn't bother playing it even if it was free. The sad part is that this had 3 years of development, while '06 had around a year. Big Red Button definitely proved their name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Kamina Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 (edited) Hmmm... So now that the fact that the Wii-U version is a travesty is commonly known, has anyone been willing to try the 3ds version to see how it is? (It's definitely not something I'm willing to get, but I'm morbidly curious) I haven't heard much about it. Edited November 18, 2014 by Monado Boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fengaridotdll Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 If you want your Sonic Boom fix, get the 3DS version or just watch the cartoon. I've heard it's pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) We all know the only reason the game exists is to promote the cartoon. It's free money for the studio that's behind Boom. Although I have heard the 3DS version is better than the Wii U version. Don't know why, though. Also watch the first few minutes of this for cutscene antics: Edited November 19, 2014 by Raven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zera Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 The reviews are IN! http://www.metacritic.com/game/wii-u/sonic-boom-rise-of-lyric http://www.metacritic.com/game/3ds/sonic-boom-shattered-crystal And it seems both games are extremely subpar. I can't believe people thought this would be good, considering the quality of games published by Sega is seemingly random. And the fact that it's a cash-in for a TV show. That last bit is really important. Remember kids, NEVER buy a video game based on a TV show or movie, because 95% of the time they're mediocre at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbus Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I've gotten a chance to try both games, and... *sigh*These almost ten year old thoughts from Penny Arcade sum up my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fengaridotdll Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Oh lord, some concept art for Sonic Boom has been released. Some of it is so bad that it has to be seen to be believed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmsKqB3ovh8 Some of those look like baby just learned how to use MS Paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paper Dragon Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I personally haven't played the full 3DS version, but I've heard that after the first world, the game decides to focus on level exploration more so if you're fine with that, you may enjoy it. It's not winning any awards but its not an abomination of a game like some say. There are better games out there though. However, the WiiU version has some flaws I cannot excuse and I wouldn't recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zera Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I played the demo for the 3DS version. Surprisingly, it's not broken in any way. Definitely slower than your average Sonic game, and probably worse than Sonic Colors, but I might pick it up for a heavy discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Tarrasque Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 (edited) I played the demo for the 3DS version. Surprisingly, it's not broken in any way. Definitely slower than your average Sonic game, and probably worse than Sonic Colors, but I might pick it up for a heavy discount. The 3DS version is actually the one that plays more like a Sonic game but progression was implemented poorly. Edited November 28, 2014 by Sirius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fengaridotdll Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I played the demo for the 3DS version. Surprisingly, it's not broken in any way. Definitely slower than your average Sonic game, and probably worse than Sonic Colors, but I might pick it up for a heavy discount. Sonic Colors is actually pretty good om the speed department (Unless you are talking about the DS version, I have only played the Wii version) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zera Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I was referring to the quality of Sonic Colors, not the speed. But yes, Sonic Colors is faster than Shattered Crystal - both the Wii and DS versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fengaridotdll Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I was referring to the quality of Sonic Colors, not the speed. But yes, Sonic Colors is faster than Shattered Crystal - both the Wii and DS versions. Oh. Then again, it's really hard for a modern game to be better than Sonic Colors (Except Generations) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zera Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 PSA: There is a Sonic Boom theme in the 3DS Theme Shop right now. And it's FREE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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