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Sonic Generations (Greatest Hits) - PlayStation 3
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- An innovative new interactive menu system allows for complete immersion in Sonic's universe with favorite characters and hidden treasures gradually being revealed throughout the game.
- Each incarnation of Sonic in Sonic Generations comes complete with his trademark special move, Spin Dash and Spin Attack for Classic Sonic, and the Homing Attack and Sonic Boost for Modern Sonic.
- Once you complete each level and 'free' Sonic's captured friends, you'll get to go back and take on more challenges with them at your side.
- Iconic environments from gaming history come to life in beautiful HD for the ultimate Sonic adventure, each revisited, recreated and re-imagined with stunning results.
- Master Classic Sonics famous spin-dash attack and utilise Modern Sonic 's 'Sonic Boost' as you complete the all new tracks.
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ASIN | B004X56PWK |
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Release date | November 1, 2011 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #6,230 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #23 in PlayStation 3 Games |
Product Dimensions | 4.33 x 0.01 x 4.33 inches; 2.4 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Everyone |
Item model number | 69055 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 2.4 ounces |
Manufacturer | Sega of America, Inc. |
Date First Available | April 19, 2011 |
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Set across three defining eras from 20 years of Sonic the Hedgehog video game history, the instantly recognizable environments of Sonic Generations have been re-built in stunning HD and are now playable in both classic side scrolling 2D from 1991, as well as modern 3D style found in Sonic's most recent adventures.
Play as both Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic in the ultimate Sonic experience. Master the moves of each character as they race through each environment on their own specially designed track.
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Set across three defining eras from 20 years of Sonic the Hedgehog video game history, the instantly recognizable environments of Sonic Generations have been re-built in stunning HD and are now playable in both classic side scrolling 2D from 1991, as well as modern 3D style found in Sonic's most recent adventures.
- Levels inspired by Sonic games releases stretching back to 1991
- Ability to play as either version of Sonic
Sonic Generations - PlayStation 3
Ultimate celebration of 20 Years of Sonic gaming
Sonic Generations is a single player action-platforming game that blends 20 years of the adventures of Sega's iconic video game hedgehog into a single release not to be missed by longtime and new fans alike. Travel through time, sprinting through side-scrolling levels on a race for rings as you play as either the modern version of Sonic or one inspired by classic game releases on Sega specific gaming consoles from the past.
- An innovative new interactive menu system allows for complete immersion in Sonic's universe with favorite characters and hidden treasures gradually being revealed throughout the game.
- Each incarnation of Sonic in Sonic Generations comes complete with his trademark special move, Spin Dash and Spin Attack for Classic Sonic, and the Homing Attack and Sonic Boost for Modern Sonic.
Double the Sonic Means Double the Adventure
Sonic Generations is the ultimate celebration of 20 years in Sonic gaming, delivering the definitive gaming experience for Sonic fans new and experienced. In Sonic Generations, Sonic's birthday and universe is thrown into chaos when a mysterious new power reveals itself, creating time holes which take Sonic and his friends back in time. While there, Sonic runs into some very familiar characters from his past including a younger, classic version of himself. Together these two Sonics must defeat their enemies, save their friends, and find out who is behind this diabolical deed.
As you travel through Sonic's history elements such as attacks, available power-ups and other features remain consistent with franchise gameplay history as well, with the main difference being that players have the ability to choose which version of Sonic they would like to play as.
The game features levels inspired by all three console based eras of Sonic gameplay: classic Sega Genesis, Dreamcast and the modern game consoles of today. All of these are presented in crystal-clear HD, and are playable on 3D TVs.
- Release specific power-ups and moves
- Infamous Sonic bosses and rivals
- Compatible with 3D TVs
- Unlockable content
- Side missions
Key Game Features
- Twice the Fun - Play as both Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic in the ultimate Sonic experience. Master each characters moves as they race through each environment on their own specially designed track.
- The Best Just Got Better - Iconic environments from gaming history come to life in beautiful HD for the ultimate Sonic adventure, each revisited, recreated, and re-imagined with stunning results.
- Unlock New Adventures - Once you complete each level and free Sonic's captured friends, you'll get to go back and take on more challenges with them at your side.
- Infamous Bosses and Rivals - Take on some of the most notorious characters from Sonic's past as you fight for ultimate supremacy.
- Master Your Moves - Master Classic Sonic moves like his famous Spin Dash and Spin Attack, and utilize Modern Sonic's Sonic Boost as you complete the all new tracks.
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Customers like the playability, graphics, condition and soundtrack of the video game. They mention that it's fun, enjoyable and one of the better Sonic games. They appreciate the stunning graphics, attention to detail and the fact that it arrives with little to no defects. They also like the tone. However, some customers have issues with gameplay and are mixed on responsiveness, and ease of use.
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Customers find the game fun and enjoyable to play on any day. They also say it's one of the better Sonic games, with plenty of fun and fan service. Customers also say the stages are a blast to play through and the physical game is fine.
"...including the original Sonic The Hedgehog, it will be worth playing for a very long time.PROS:*..." Read more
"...What we have is a game that does so much right and is one of the best Sonic games ever, however the flaws like Planet Wisp and the lack of challenge..." Read more
"...This is such a remarkable game, and it's a well-needed break from the myriad of realistic-looking shooter games flooding the console market nowadays...." Read more
"...It plays like any other Sonic games, with several worlds each with two "acts", some boss levels and Chao Emerald collecting...." Read more
Customers find the graphics stunning, great in motion, and rendered in glorious 1080p graphics with optional 3D support. They also appreciate the attention to detail and the pretty game. Customers also mention that the presentation is handled beautifully and is cool.
"...GraphicsThe game is gorgeous...." Read more
"...Every single level in the game is not only rendered in glorious 1080p graphics with optional 3D support, but the level designs are all refined and..." Read more
"...The attention to detail is stunning, the fun little nick nacks like things to break, spinning tops, laser teleporters, which were a small but fun..." Read more
"...These are levels with obviously similar themes, but redesigned structure, so they feel both old and new in the best possible ways...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the condition of the video game software. They mention that it is of good quality, in great shape, and has little to no defects. Some say that the gameplay is well-polished. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Most of the levels are very solid and are worth quite a few replays, especially the challenge versions...." Read more
"...The actual gameplay itself is also similarly well-polished. "..." Read more
"...Some levels have remixed songs, and they are actually pretty good. Now here comes the bad parts about the game...." Read more
"Love the quality of the game of how it arrived" Read more
Customers like the soundtrack. They say it's great, and the jump sounds are unique to each Sonic. They also appreciate the sound effects, saying they're well done.
"...Sound effects are well done too, even the jump sounds are unique to each Sonic. 10/10StoryIt's a Sonic game, what do you expect?..." Read more
"...Great re-imagining of old stages* Amazing graphics* Remixed soundtrack including many old favorites in their original form as..." Read more
"...That has to be the least accurate Genesis sound emulation I've heard outside of one of those plug-and-play things, which is a shame...." Read more
"...-Tons of Unlockables-Amazing soundtrack-Great level of customization-Fun 3D Gameplay-Made for Sonic fansCons..." Read more
Customers find the tone of the game fun and full of nostalgia. They say it brings back good childhood memories and is perfect to remember classics. Customers also say it's fun for the entire family and a cool game to get your kids.
"...PROS:* Great re-imagining of old stages* Amazing graphics*..." Read more
"...The graphics are nice and vibrant. The music is nostalgic. If you played previous sonic games you'll recognize some the tracks in this game...." Read more
"...The old levels feel completely new while retaining all of the nostalgia that fans crave...." Read more
"...This game appeals to both new and old fans allowing you to play as both classic and modern sonic...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the responsiveness of the video game. Some mention that it's fun, frantic, and varied. They also say the game runs incredibly fast. However, others say that it has a minute input lag that makes playing difficult. They mention that there is a delay in jumping and turning is s slow process.
"...As for physics, Sonic runs incredibly fast (sometimes too fast to follow with the eyes, seriously), controls very well, the jumping is pretty well..." Read more
"...that you won't be able to see obstacles coming; the game is pretty fair about reaction time...." Read more
"...Controlling Sonic in 3D is sometimes very timing-sensitive due to the high speed" Read more
"...Aside from that fact, it really is a quick, fun, and fast ride with the old Sonic we know and love, and a little bit of that modern Sonic that..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the video game software. Some mention that it's insanely easy to play, while others say that it has a hard time navigating through it. They also feel that some parts are harder than they should be, awkward, and hard to see and follow.
"...For Modern Sonic, I was honestly surprised by how easy he was to control...." Read more
"...Also on 2D sections you will feel in several parts that things are harder than they should be...." Read more
"...as you race through beautiful, well-designed worlds, learning shortcuts and memorizing routes...." Read more
"...It makes no damn sense. Trying to guide him to actually hit a line of rings on a 3d stage is a joke as you completely miss them all...." Read more
Customers find the gameplay unimaginative, unsatisfying, and sloppy. They also say the boss battles aren't that good, and the game is ambiguous. Customers also mention that the story is weak.
"...However, very late in the game, mostly the final boss, the game is very ambiguous on what you're expected to do, despite all the squaking from Sonic..." Read more
"...My few complaints are somewhat tedious side missions and lame friend characters. These are easy to overlook in the grand scheme of things...." Read more
"...normal, modern format, the level is made much more challenging and exciting and feels almost like a completely different stage for the better!..." Read more
"...Sonic can go very fast, but he's no longer as nimble as he used to be [they can get lots of speed quickly, but they start off moving way too slowly]...." Read more
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I grew up a Sonic kid. I played Mario like everyone else too, but after playing Sonic 2 for the first time back in 1993, I was hooked. I played through Sonic CD, Spinball, Sonic 3, Sonic & Knuckles, and even gave Sonic Adventure on the Dreamcast a shot and loved them all. But as time went on, the newer Sonic games just didn't grab my attention. Occasionally I tried them, but each time I just wasn't impressed (in fact, the game commonly referred to as Sonic 2006 was practically unplayable). I still found myself playing the classic Sonic collections when they were released on each new system. I suppose that means I fit in the "Classic Sonic" crowd (Apparently there's quite a divide on the internet).
So when I found out that Sega was going back to basics one more time and trying to finally make a game that brought the old fans and the new fans together, admittedly I was skeptical. But with each new trailer released, I found myself getting more and more excited for the release, and let me say, I wasn't disappointed!
Graphics
The game is gorgeous. From the level design down to the fine details like the stitching of Sonic's gloves, the game doesn't disappoint. 10/10
Sound
Another one Sega hit out of the park. According to some of the videos I saw from Sega, there was a ton of emphasis put on getting the music right, without sounding stale. Classic levels like Green Hill Zone and Chemical Plant Zone sound like their originals, but are slightly remixed and in the end sound great. Playing through those levels as Classic Sonic really brought me back just by the music alone! Some of the unlockables in the game are soundtracks from all the Sonic games that can be played on any level. Sound effects are well done too, even the jump sounds are unique to each Sonic. 10/10
Story
It's a Sonic game, what do you expect? Generations stitches together enough of a story to keep things flowing, but don't expect something with the depth of The Godfather. 7/10
Gameplay part 1, Controls
Ok, the nitty gritty. People are always going to complain about something and the most common thing I've read about is physics for Classic Sonic. Yes, they are different, but not so drastically different like they were in the downloadable Sonic 4. It took very little time to get used to them. The other common complaint is Sega deciding to put "spin dash" as its own button, but after going back and forth between the two Sonics you realize why. Modern Sonic uses the square button (on PS3) to boost his speed and after awhile you find yourself trying to do the same thing with Classic Sonic. Luckily, spin dash is also the square button, so it makes the transition much easier. Honestly, I had more issue with trying to break the old habit of holding down when I wanted to perform a spin dash as it is no longer necessary in this game, and tends to have less than satisfactory results when you do.
For Modern Sonic, I was honestly surprised by how easy he was to control. In my experience with past "Modern Sonic" games, I found myself getting frustrated when he just wouldn't do the things you wanted him to do. Combine that with poor collision detection, and you would fall to your death... a lot. With Generations, this was cleaned up quite a bit. I still seem to fall to my death frequently, but at least I'm not falling through platforms for no reason. I'm sure the kids who grew up playing Sonic Adventures onward won't have much of a problem. 9/10
Gameplay part 2, Difficulty and Replay-ability
The main levels and challenges are difficult enough to keep your interest without tempting your urge to throw the controller... Not to say the grading system won't. If anything this is the biggest thing keeping you coming back for more. Through all the levels you will receive a performance grade at the end, based off of various factors, usually time. While getting an A isn't usually that difficult, getting an S is. Trust me, nothing is more annoying than missing an S by tenths of a second. For completionist, there's quite a few little hidden things throughout the game to go back and find that will keep you replaying this thing for awhile. That being said, it's a platformer, not a sandbox game, so don't expect Elder Scrolls type involvement to complete this thing 100%. Still, I give it a 9.5/10
So basically, if you liked any Sonic game, there's going to be something here you'll like too. If you loved any Sonic game, well you're going to love this one. If it isn't apparent by the review or the 5 stars, I loved it.
So what are you waiting for? Click "Add to Cart" already!
UPDATE 12/07/11
I may have jumped the gun a bit on my initial review, but now that I've beaten the game, I figured I'd revisit this review. I still stand by my original overall score, but I'm bringing down the fun score to 4 stars. I had written the review before playing some of the final levels and bosses which sadly, seem to take a bit away from the game. I'll try and be as vague as possible in describing the boss battles in order not to spoil the ending of the game, but still address my complaints.
The Crisis City Zone seems to emulate a bit too much of the disaster of a game it came from, Sonic the Hedgehog 2006. It wasn't outright bad like the original, but there were moments in the level, mostly with Classic Sonic, that weren't clear what you were expected to do, once again resulting in plenty of needless falls, that tempted those controller throwing moments I spoke about before. Bring plenty of patience with this level, especially the challenges. However, I will say that this zone and Seaside Hill were the only levels in the game that I didn't have an outright blast with.
The boss/rival battles. I didn't mention them before because at the point I wrote the review, the bosses I had fought weren't very exceptional, and didn't seem (at the time anyway) to add or take away from the game. However, very late in the game, mostly the final boss, the game is very ambiguous on what you're expected to do, despite all the squaking from Sonic's friends the whole time, and the controls seem to turn to mush. I won't go so far as to call the final boss a train wreck or anything like that, but it was poor enough of an experience that it really messed with the pacing of the game, and wasn't as satisfying as I'd have liked.
Still, I stand by my overall score of the game. The final boss battles and Crisis Zone are the only real blemishes on an otherwise fantastic game, and I don't just say that as a Sonic fan, but as a platform gamer. Most of the levels are very solid and are worth quite a few replays, especially the challenge versions. I'm hoping that Sega listens to the gaming community and releases patches for some of the issues, as well as downloadable content for further levels. If they do, I'll be sure to revisit this review again.
Happy gaming everyone!
If you've played any Sonic game before, the premise will be instantly familiar: you have to race through levels at high speed to defeat the evil Dr. Eggman (or "Robotnik" as people who grew up with the earlier games know him as). This game has a bit of a catch, though: you play through levels from the other Sonic games as both classic and modern renditions of both Sonic and the gameplay they represent.
In total, the game has 9 stages, each from Sonic 1-3, Adventure 1 and 2, Heroes, the 2006 "Sonic The Hedgehog" (called Sonic 2006 by some), Unleashed, and Colors in that order. Each stage has two "acts", the first of which is done in a classic style and the latter of which is done in a 3D style akin to his recent games.
For example, the first stage is Green Hill Zone from the original Sonic game on the SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive. You play it with the same old Sonic you used to play it as, side-scrolling 2D action and all. However, in Act 2 of the stage, you play as "modern Sonic" who races through the stage in 3 dimensions, just like in his more recent adventures. If you've played Sonic Unleashed or Sonic Colors , the gameplay should be instantly familiar to you for these sections as well.
"Classic Sonic" can use his spin dash move from older games while "modern Sonic" has many more options at his disposal. He can jump off of special walls, slide, slam into the ground while in mid-air, do an air dash/homing attack, and boost forward while destroying everything in his path. That said, classic "Sonic" can also unlock special shields to use such as the ones from Sonic 3, allowing you to do such maneuvers as double-jumping, doing a fire-powered air dash, and bouncing.
At this point you might be wondering if the game is a re-hash of older content that doesn't do anything new, but you'll be happy to know that you'd be wrong if you thought that. Every single level in the game is not only rendered in glorious 1080p graphics with optional 3D support, but the level designs are all refined and improved upon. I don't mean that lightly, either. For example, the popular City Escape stage from Sonic Adventure 2 is now playable in a completely new 2D format like an older Sonic game. When playing in the normal, modern format, the level is made much more challenging and exciting and feels almost like a completely different stage for the better! Even the GUN truck at the end that chases you has some not-so-subtle improvements that make it much more dangerous and thrilling (think saws and rockets).
Then comes the music, my favorite of the upgrades. Nearly every stage has completely remixed music. This is especially noticeable in the older stages where the difference between older music and modern electronica is like night and day, and I mean that in the best way possible. Sonic games have always had great soundtracks (even the rather iffy Shadow the Hedgehog had an amazing soundtrack) and Sonic Generations is no exception to this rule. Not only that, but the actual selection of music in this game is much larger than you would expect. As you play, you can unlock the actual music tracks from older Sonic games, including some of the lesser-known games and handheld titles with the ability to play any track on any stage. Finally, I can go through City Escape with music from Sonic Rush!
The actual gameplay itself is also similarly well-polished. "Classic Sonic" plays almost exactly like he used to in the older games, while "modern Sonic" has been incredibly refined from his already excellent controls in Sonic Colors. Moving around in 2D is just as smooth as ever, but in 3D it feels slightly hard to control due to the sheer speed that you move. It's hard to fault the game on this, though, because the levels themselves are so well-designed that it's rarely a problem. As with the older games, there are multiple paths through the level with various rewards for more skilled players such as more rings and powerups. You can also collect five "Red Star Rings" (previously in Sonic Colors) in each level, each of which are cleverly hidden and fun to search for. Each one you collect gets you an unlockable item such as concept artwork for each of the stages. In addition, you can complete several dozen extra challenges in each level such as races, sub-bosses from other games in the series, and ring challenges in order to unlock other items and even music.
Overall, this is a fantastic game for Sonic fans with lots and lots of replay value. In addition to everything mentioned above, you can compete with your friends and the whole world online with competitive leaderboards. That said, the core game itself is rather short and you can face the final boss in only a few hours. With everything there is to unlock in the game, including the original Sonic The Hedgehog, it will be worth playing for a very long time.
PROS:
* Great re-imagining of old stages
* Amazing graphics
* Remixed soundtrack including many old favorites in their original form as bonuses
* Many hours of replay value
* Nearly perfect classic and modern Sonic gameplay
CONS:
* The main story is very short, similarly to older Sonic games
* Controlling Sonic in 3D is sometimes very timing-sensitive due to the high speed
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