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saspa
12/01/18 3:29:04 PM
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I asked this question 10+ years ago with that 2006 sonic game that we all try to forget, and I ask it now, even if sonic has supposedly gotten good again? (Apparently sonic generations was not bad so...)

But it's just amazing that the franchise still apparently has these loyal followers nearly 30 years after the fact. It's like... how?
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rikasa
12/01/18 3:31:24 PM
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my friend had a theory that people who grew up in broken homes grew extremely attached to Sonic because while it was mediocre it was consistent and comforting

plus the characters were easy to draw
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ArchiePeck
12/01/18 3:33:55 PM
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Some of the recent ones have been entirely worthwhile. The mid to late 00s were definitely a bleak time though...
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Jeff AKA Snoopy
12/01/18 3:34:34 PM
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Sonic Mania is one of the best 2D platformers of the past few years.
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saspa
12/01/18 3:37:24 PM
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rikasa posted...
my friend had a theory that people who grew up in broken homes grew extremely attached to Sonic because while it was mediocre it was consistent and comforting

Uncomfortably dark

At least I can agree on the fanfiction part and drawing characters, that's probably what made the franchise survive so long.
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AlephZero
12/01/18 3:39:28 PM
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gotta go fast
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saspa
12/02/18 1:21:58 PM
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Jeff AKA Snoopy posted...
Sonic Mania is one of the best 2D platformers of the past few years.

What did you like about it?
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catboy0_0
12/02/18 1:23:36 PM
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saspa posted...
Jeff AKA Snoopy posted...
Sonic Mania is one of the best 2D platformers of the past few years.

What did you like about it?

are you serious? like I thought this topic was about all the shitty games inbetween. Sonic Mania is fucking awesome
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DK9292
12/02/18 1:24:17 PM
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catboy0_0 posted...
saspa posted...
Jeff AKA Snoopy posted...
Sonic Mania is one of the best 2D platformers of the past few years.

What did you like about it?

are you serious? like I thought this topic was about all the shitty games inbetween. Sonic Mania is fucking awesome

And you're getting defensive instead of answering the question because...?
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catboy0_0
12/02/18 1:24:44 PM
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DK9292 posted...
catboy0_0 posted...
saspa posted...
Jeff AKA Snoopy posted...
Sonic Mania is one of the best 2D platformers of the past few years.

What did you like about it?

are you serious? like I thought this topic was about all the shitty games inbetween. Sonic Mania is fucking awesome

And you're getting defensive instead of answering the question because...?

what?
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tremain07
12/02/18 1:25:07 PM
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DK9292 posted...
catboy0_0 posted...
saspa posted...
Jeff AKA Snoopy posted...
Sonic Mania is one of the best 2D platformers of the past few years.

What did you like about it?

are you serious? like I thought this topic was about all the shitty games inbetween. Sonic Mania is fucking awesome

And you're getting defensive instead of answering the question because...?

IT HAD OLD STUFF THAT I REMEMBERED SO I CLAPPED

is the only excuse sonic fanboys have with mania.
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catboy0_0
12/02/18 1:25:53 PM
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well yeah I mean if you didn't grow up with the games, I could see Sonic Mania as not that great
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DK9292
12/02/18 1:27:01 PM
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catboy0_0 posted...
well yeah I mean if you didn't grow up with the games, I could see Sonic Mania as not that great

I love Sonic Mania. And I very easily CAN explain why. But the question wasn't directed at me so I didn't butt in, and I can't stand it when someone asks a question and instead of answering it you come up with excuses to why you DON'T have to answer it.

Blame the Smash boards.
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catboy0_0
12/02/18 1:28:01 PM
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I don't take gaming very seriously. I'd have to put some thought and effort to explain why it's great
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Hayame Zero
12/02/18 1:28:26 PM
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tremain07 posted...
IT HAD OLD STUFF THAT I REMEMBERED SO I CLAPPED


I mean, no shit. I haven't liked Sonic for almost twenty years, and Mania was made with all the good stuff from back then in mind.
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DK9292
12/02/18 1:28:54 PM
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catboy0_0 posted...
I don't take gaming very seriously. I'd have to put some thought and effort to explain why it's great

Then again, why butt in and basically try to argue that you don't have to explain why it's great?
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Tappor
12/02/18 1:29:36 PM
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to be fair, i can understand sonic mania giving people hope
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catboy0_0
12/02/18 1:30:16 PM
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DK9292 posted...
catboy0_0 posted...
I don't take gaming very seriously. I'd have to put some thought and effort to explain why it's great

Then again, why butt in and basically try to argue that you don't have to explain why it's great?

because it is? I'm not the one trying to argue
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DK9292
12/02/18 1:31:24 PM
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catboy0_0 posted...
DK9292 posted...
catboy0_0 posted...
I don't take gaming very seriously. I'd have to put some thought and effort to explain why it's great

Then again, why butt in and basically try to argue that you don't have to explain why it's great?

because it is? I'm not the one trying to argue

Wha... are you serious?

catboy0_0 posted...
saspa posted...
Jeff AKA Snoopy posted...
Sonic Mania is one of the best 2D platformers of the past few years.

What did you like about it?

are you serious? like I thought this topic was about all the shitty games inbetween. Sonic Mania is fucking awesome


Are you serious?
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rikasa
12/02/18 1:31:41 PM
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DK9292 posted...
catboy0_0 posted...
I don't take gaming very seriously. I'd have to put some thought and effort to explain why it's great

Then again, why butt in and basically try to argue that you don't have to explain why it's great?

because he thought you were implying it's not with that question. If you're saying you weren't then it was a misunderstanding and you guys can move on.
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catboy0_0
12/02/18 1:31:47 PM
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no I'm not serious
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DK9292
12/02/18 1:32:58 PM
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rikasa posted...
DK9292 posted...
catboy0_0 posted...
I don't take gaming very seriously. I'd have to put some thought and effort to explain why it's great

Then again, why butt in and basically try to argue that you don't have to explain why it's great?

because he thought you were implying it's not with that question. If you're saying you weren't then it was a misunderstanding and you guys can move on.

I didn't ask the question. TC did.
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catboy0_0
12/02/18 1:45:47 PM
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DK9292 posted...
rikasa posted...
DK9292 posted...
catboy0_0 posted...
I don't take gaming very seriously. I'd have to put some thought and effort to explain why it's great

Then again, why butt in and basically try to argue that you don't have to explain why it's great?

because he thought you were implying it's not with that question. If you're saying you weren't then it was a misunderstanding and you guys can move on.

I didn't ask the question. TC did.

I was confused because I assumed he was talking about the really shitty sonic games like '06 and some of the adventure games etc, not sonic mania. I wasn't looking to change anyone's position I just didn't know
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DK9292
12/02/18 1:49:22 PM
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catboy0_0 posted...
DK9292 posted...
rikasa posted...
DK9292 posted...
catboy0_0 posted...
I don't take gaming very seriously. I'd have to put some thought and effort to explain why it's great

Then again, why butt in and basically try to argue that you don't have to explain why it's great?

because he thought you were implying it's not with that question. If you're saying you weren't then it was a misunderstanding and you guys can move on.

I didn't ask the question. TC did.

I was confused because I assumed he was talking about the really shitty sonic games like '06 and some of the adventure games etc, not sonic mania. I wasn't looking to change anyone's position I just didn't know

Alright then. When you say "are you serious" it gives off the impression that you see the other person as wrong somehow, so it did seem like you were trying to pick a fight.
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catboy0_0
12/02/18 1:52:34 PM
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DK9292 posted...
catboy0_0 posted...
DK9292 posted...
rikasa posted...
DK9292 posted...
catboy0_0 posted...
I don't take gaming very seriously. I'd have to put some thought and effort to explain why it's great

Then again, why butt in and basically try to argue that you don't have to explain why it's great?

because he thought you were implying it's not with that question. If you're saying you weren't then it was a misunderstanding and you guys can move on.

I didn't ask the question. TC did.

I was confused because I assumed he was talking about the really shitty sonic games like '06 and some of the adventure games etc, not sonic mania. I wasn't looking to change anyone's position I just didn't know

Alright then. When you say "are you serious" it gives off the impression that you see the other person as wrong somehow, so it did seem like you were trying to pick a fight.

nah I didn't mean it that way. sorry if it came across like that
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DK9292
12/02/18 1:53:36 PM
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catboy0_0 posted...
DK9292 posted...
catboy0_0 posted...
DK9292 posted...
rikasa posted...
DK9292 posted...
catboy0_0 posted...
I don't take gaming very seriously. I'd have to put some thought and effort to explain why it's great

Then again, why butt in and basically try to argue that you don't have to explain why it's great?

because he thought you were implying it's not with that question. If you're saying you weren't then it was a misunderstanding and you guys can move on.

I didn't ask the question. TC did.

I was confused because I assumed he was talking about the really shitty sonic games like '06 and some of the adventure games etc, not sonic mania. I wasn't looking to change anyone's position I just didn't know

Alright then. When you say "are you serious" it gives off the impression that you see the other person as wrong somehow, so it did seem like you were trying to pick a fight.

nah I didn't mean it that way. sorry if it came across like that

No worries. And sorry on my part for doing pretty much the same thing I was condemning you for.
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rikasa
12/02/18 1:53:53 PM
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DK9292 posted...
rikasa posted...
DK9292 posted...
catboy0_0 posted...
I don't take gaming very seriously. I'd have to put some thought and effort to explain why it's great

Then again, why butt in and basically try to argue that you don't have to explain why it's great?

because he thought you were implying it's not with that question. If you're saying you weren't then it was a misunderstanding and you guys can move on.

I didn't ask the question. TC did.

Then I'm explaining why he responded the way he did and what your misunderstanding was. He wasn't trying to get out of answering the question he thought the guy was saying there wasn't anything good about it. If you have any more questions about this tedious interaction I'll be happy to explain further.
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catboy0_0
12/02/18 1:54:04 PM
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I guess what I mean the most is it is very faithful to fans of the Genesis games.
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catboy0_0
12/02/18 1:55:01 PM
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damn rikasa knows me way too well
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DK9292
12/02/18 1:55:23 PM
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rikasa posted...
DK9292 posted...
rikasa posted...
DK9292 posted...
catboy0_0 posted...
I don't take gaming very seriously. I'd have to put some thought and effort to explain why it's great

Then again, why butt in and basically try to argue that you don't have to explain why it's great?

because he thought you were implying it's not with that question. If you're saying you weren't then it was a misunderstanding and you guys can move on.

I didn't ask the question. TC did.

Then I'm explaining why he responded the way he did and what your misunderstanding was. He wasn't trying to get out of answering the question he thought the guy was saying there wasn't anything good about it. If you have any more questions about this tedious interaction I'll be happy to explain further.

We've already discussed and come to an understanding, thanks.
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Banjo2553
12/02/18 1:55:52 PM
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Sonic's still a hit with the kids.
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DevsBro
12/02/18 2:00:21 PM
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Last one I bought was Generations.
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Terra-enforcer
12/02/18 2:06:47 PM
#34:


saspa posted...
I asked this question 10+ years ago with that 2006 sonic game that we all try to forget, and I ask it now, even if sonic has supposedly gotten good again? (Apparently sonic generations was not bad so...)

But it's just amazing that the franchise still apparently has these loyal followers nearly 30 years after the fact. It's like... how?

Sonic has had plenty of good games even recently. Mania was fantastic. Forces was a disappointment, but not necessarily bad. It was fine, but people just expected more coming off of Generations.

A lot of people also seem to forget that Sonic has been on a bit of a pause when it comes to mainline releases. Generations was the big budget mainline game before Forces, and that was almost 8 years ago. Lost World was made by the B team and didn't even play like most Sonic games, and Boom was a weird experimental spin off. So people who say stuff like "there hasn't been a good game since Generations" don't actually look and realize we haven't had much sense then.
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MeIon Bread
12/02/18 2:08:06 PM
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I've rarely played a bad Sonic games. But I do agree that the 2D games were quite a lot better than the 3D games.
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catboy0_0
12/02/18 2:08:40 PM
#36:


thanks for trying to clarify for me @rikasa
I just didn't understand what TC was on about
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rikasa
12/02/18 2:09:08 PM
#37:


don't

FUCK

WITH

CATBOY

(in a topic that's less than 50 posts)
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creativerealms
12/02/18 2:09:14 PM
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Mania was actually good. But outside that I won't but a Sonic game anymore.
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Solid Sonic
12/03/18 8:49:10 AM
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I am not answering this fucking topic.
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YukihoHagiwara
12/03/18 10:35:21 PM
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Jeff AKA Snoopy posted...
Sonic Mania is one of the best 2D platformers of the past few years.

personally I thought the levels were way too long, especially in comparison with 1-3.

level length is just about right when you consider CD though I hear based on who made it that's probably what they were going for
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El Mexicano Texano
12/03/18 10:41:47 PM
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Solid Sonic posted...
I am not answering this fucking topic.


Truth hurts?
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VipaGTS
12/03/18 10:45:15 PM
#43:


tremain07 posted...
is the only excuse sonic fanboys have with mania.

its a good game, dude...
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Banjo2553
12/04/18 3:31:43 AM
#44:


tremain07 posted...
IT HAD OLD STUFF THAT I REMEMBERED SO I CLAPPED

is the only excuse sonic fanboys have with mania.

It's generally agreed that the new zones were the best parts of Mania, broseph.

Also that it just feels so good to play.
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_BIueMonk
12/04/18 3:39:19 AM
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i work at an elementary school and a lot of my 2nd graders like sonic. they all want to get sonic forces...
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Solid Sonic
12/04/18 6:47:48 AM
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El Mexicano Texano posted...
Solid Sonic posted...
I am not answering this fucking topic.


Truth hurts?

HEY, I am a GOOD and CIVIL Sonic fan who is able to distinguish between low quality games and worthwhile titles.
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RchHomieQuanChi
12/04/18 7:19:05 AM
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The Sonic games aren't even that bad anymore, and the only true stinkers the series has had was 06 and Sonic Boom.

I guess people would include Shadow the Hedgehog there too, but I thought that game was fun.
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Solid Sonic
12/04/18 7:23:34 AM
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RchHomieQuanChi posted...
The Sonic games aren't even that bad anymore, and the only true stinkers the series has had was 06 and Sonic Boom.

The worst Sonic games are 3D Blast, Sonic Heroes, Shadow, 360, and Forces.

Everything else is okay to great. Even Unleashed.
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Illuminoius
12/04/18 4:58:40 PM
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mania was good because of its quality, varied level design that allows for tons of replays
it's surprisingly long for a twelve-zone game because its levels are just so big and have so much to see and find
it remembers the old stuff while being bigger and better than the stuff it emulates
its level design can be too long for some and all the bosses, while creative, are annoying

the series has been mediocre-bad ever since sonic adventure, with a few handheld games and mania being the actually good games released in that entire span of time
people are shockingly forgiving of the flaws of sa2 or heroes, secret rings, or even 06
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MC_BatCommander
12/04/18 5:10:46 PM
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Sonic's continued relevance perplexes me. You have some great games on the Genesis, then 20 years of mediocre to outright awful games. Sonic Mania comes around and is great, then that same year Sega shits out Sonic Forces which is one of the worst games they've put out. How is the series not dead? Who is buying these bad games?!

It blows the mind!
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