Don't count the Dreamcast out just yet--especially if you're a Sonic fan. Sonic Adventure may just change your mind entirely, perhaps inspiring you to start saving up for a Dreamcast purchase come this fell. Once you plug in this game, you're immediately swarmed by some of the best graphics you'll ever see on a home console system. Gone are the clipping, fogging, and bad polygon-meshing evident in the last Sonic game. Sonic R for the Saturn. From the smooth, seamless Sonic and enemies like the massive killer whale that chases you in the first level to the incredibly detailed, breathtaking environments such as the tornado from the Mystic Ruins , Sonic Adventure takes you away from the normal humdrum of everyday gameplaying and seats you front row and center for the thrill ride of your life.
The gameplay is fundamental Sonic ring-gathering with a tremendous amount of interaction with both the virtual Sonic city and all the citizens you must talk to that serves as the background, and with other elements of the system like the save cards that are housed in the controller.
In fact, everywhere you turn, there's something to do. You can also play as one of five Sonic characters: Knuckles, Tails, Amy, the robot E, and a mysterious fellow known as Big the Cat You scurry through the levels looking for various objects such as Chaos Emeralds and Dr. Robotnik's animal-changing machines, dashing through loops and racing across bridges with so much speed that your eyeballs will need some pre-game conditioning. Sonic's sonics aren't as topnotch as the visuals in this Japanese version, strictly because of the abysmal caterwauling of the singer on the CD, who at one point warbles, "I'm looking for someone blue like you.
The control is just as solid as in other Sonic games, although with the game's new 3D look, you may want to slow Sonic to a trot occasionally in order to see whats going on.
Spinning and Spin Dashing are back, along with new trampolines and bumpers, one of which actually lets you hang from the button until you decide where you want to go. The adventure draws you into the chaotic, expansive world of Sonic and his friends, perhaps even bringing a nostalgic tear of joy to an old-schoolers eye. Sonic is fun, fast, and a great reason to purchase a Dreamcast. Run, don't walk, and jump into Sonic's new Adventure.
Go out the small door In the lobby and you'll be on the street with the Casino! Power up the shoes and ride the rings inside!
Once inside, play one of the two pinball games Nights or Sonk to gather coins for the bank. When the bank vault is full, grab the Chaos Emerald! Ride the wave of snow. Jump over minor obstacles, ride the fences and halfpipes, and smash through any ice blocks. Don't slow down or it's an eternal White Christmas for you! From the very first level through the tornado ride and into the wild Blues yonder.
Sonic Adventure is a spellbinding showcase for the new Dream-cast engine. Yoko Ono couldn't have performed the music any better--and that's not a compliment However, the pain of the awful singing is offset somewhat by the crystal-clear effects along with the familiar Sonic bells and whistles from past games.
With just a couple of buttons for jumping and Spin Dashing, it doesn't get much easier than this. You may find yourself struggling with some of the dizzying perspectives in Sonic's new 3D world. Whether you slow down to search for hidden areas or just barrel through the game at lightning speed, you'll find this the best Sonic game ever. An adventure like this comes about once in a lifetime. We revi e w e d the Japanese version of Sonic Adventure in our April issue see "ProReviews" , and with its outstanding graphics, rich environments, and speedy-Sonic pace, it's likely to be one of the darlings of the show.
Old-timers will remember that Sonic was the flagship title for the Genesis. But sometime during the mid-'90s, Sonic games hit a lull; Sonic Spinball and ugh Sonic R really tarnished the brand. So Sega is smart to release the hedgehog's newest tide with the high-quality graphics and action-oriented gameplay that return Sonic to his roots.
Basically, the game has Sonic and his friends racing around and gathering rings and Chaos Emeralds. But unlike past Sonics' visuals, the 3D backgrounds lend a depth to the game that's breath-taking to behold. Nuances like out-of-control camera angles and amazing water effects should push the game to greatness, while hidden areas, power-ups such as faster shoes and invincibility , and flawless character design should guarantee long-lasting playability.
If Sonic Adventure's release coincides with the Dreamcast's, make it your first purchase. You can't have a Sega launch without rolling out the spokeshog. Sonic Adventure puts Sonic the hedgehog in a wild velocity-busting adventure with some of his old friends such as Tails and Knuckles in seven levels of all-out 3D platform-style mayhem.
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If your Chao isn't buff enough, he takes a nap before the finish. Ruby Course. This course tests only swimming. The entire race takes place in a pool, appropriately enough. Amethyst Course. This course heavily emphasizes running. However, a wily Chao with good flying ability might opt for a crucial shortcut.
Sapphire Course. This long course tests every aspect of your Chao's abilities. Only the well-rounded need apply. Emerald Course. This is the ultimate test of a Chao's abilities. The Emerald course combines the Amethyst and Sapphire courses into one long trek.
Make sure your Chao athlete is well-rested and fed before trying it. A Goose for the Chao. As the Chao are racing, you'll have a chance to cheer your Chao toward victory when he's the current crowd favorite represented by a small red arrow over his head. Encourage the little guy to pour on the speed with a few quick button taps. Thank goodness. We were worried we'd never get a GC version of the original Adventure, the best next-gen Sonic game this blows Sonic Adventure 2 out of the water.
What's more, this is not just a port of the old Dreamcast title. As the name suggests, Sonic Adventure will be updated. It'll include Game Boy Advance connectivity for raising your little Chao buddies on the go like in Sonic 2: Battle and a few more hours of game-play in the form of 50 new missions.
Don't get too excited, though--you won't find any new levels. Instead, these new challenges will be scattered throughout the game's existing stages. Browse games Game Portals. Sonic Adventure DX. Install Game. Click the "Install Game" button to initiate the file download and get compact download launcher.
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