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@lightningboy7099

2 жыл бұрын

Y'know. Gens was my first Sonic Boost game. I had so much fun playing this and still do. Just wish we had a game with that same level of quality.

@sunky-rf9ut

2 жыл бұрын

I hate you because you call sonic generations a masterpiece when it doesn't even deserve a story if the story would suck anyways It's just kind soulest at story but great at gameplay

@demetriuskafkoulas5005

2 жыл бұрын

@@sunky-rf9ut What?

@sunky-rf9ut

2 жыл бұрын

@@demetriuskafkoulas5005 I hate J's because he called sonic generations a masterpiece when it doesn't even deserve a story if the story would suck anyways It's just kind soulest at story but great at story

@El_Mince

2 жыл бұрын

@@sunky-rf9ut your logic is dog shit

I owe a lot to Sonic Generations. It's the Sonic game that got me into the franchise. Heck, without Generations I wouldn't have started my own KZread channel or be here commenting on this video.

@herculescelular3278

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see you didn't give up with your channel. :)

@cloudshines812

2 жыл бұрын

Gens was the very first game I ever played using my first capture card back in 2016. I was so in love with the game and I need to play it again!

@ultrasphoenix

2 жыл бұрын

W

@Neoniq41

2 жыл бұрын

Same here, Gens was one of the first Sonic games I've ever played and one of the first games I TRULY loved

@justsomeguyontheinternet562

2 жыл бұрын

same

It's so sad that SEGA was so utterly blind that they couldn't understand that what made this game great wasn't that it had no story, or leaned on nostalgic callbacks, or that Sonic's friends were shoved to the side, or that Classic Sonic was there, it was that it was simply a fantastic game. But instead of replicating the depth that made the game so good, they only sought to replicate its superficial features instead.

@lynxfresh5214

2 жыл бұрын

Sega is simply incapable of moderation when it comes to Sonic if something goes wrong they overcompensate (folks are still using 06 to hold back Sonic to this day and beyond). Conversely if something goes right they milk it for all it's worth (Forces was essentially ment to be a Generations sequel but instead relied on nostalgia in very forced and not endearing way). Between the mixed to eventually negative feedback of Forces, TSR being a commercial failure and the SCU gltich debacle, Sega have no excuses now.

@johnathonturner2279

2 жыл бұрын

@@lynxfresh5214 Haha, FORCEd!

@Kaplykos

2 жыл бұрын

@@lynxfresh5214 for all I know, TSR sold quite well actually. I think it was in the top best sellers of UK for some time, something that didn't happen since Heroes over there

@Ultimatedogfan

2 жыл бұрын

This

@ayrtonjoga

2 жыл бұрын

It doesn't help that Sega and Sonic Team instead of keeping the same formula with improvements and redefining new ideas, they just go back to the drawing board everytime trying to bring a new style to "appeal more people into Sonic", rush it, and when this new idea fails they just throw in the trash and pretend it never happened instead of perfecting the execution

Fun fact: there was going to be a third sonic in the game meant to represent the Dreamcast era voiced by Ryan Drummond, but it was cut. Not only would have been so cool, but I think it actually could have helped justify the 2D in the boost stages having a character fully 2D, a Character fully 3D, and a character that’s a mix of both.

@richardperaza5083

9 ай бұрын

Supposedly Sega didn’t want to pay Ryan Drummond (I don’t remember why) so that’s why he was cut but yeah that would’ve been great

@Joe4evr

5 ай бұрын

@@richardperaza5083 Because Ryan Drummond is a union member so it would''ve been more expensive. The sad fact is that Drummond personally applied to get back to the role when Sega of America let go of the 4Kids cast, and it was actually something discussed by higher-ups from both America''s and Japan''s divisions, but they ultimately decided they didn''t want to spend the extra money required by the union provisions and the rest is history. It''s actually amazing how much Ryan Drummond loves his time as the voice of Sonic. Back in the day, he contacted 4Kids that he should be the voice for the dub of Sonic X, even willing to move to New York if that''s what it took (since 4k only hired locally) but they refused the offer and not long after the English dub of Sonic X aired SoA was like ""We should hire those guys for the Sonic voice work for the next few years." of which only Mike Pollock remains today (who, tbf, is the GOAT at playing Eggman).

@SonicFanBoy138

4 ай бұрын

Man, that would've made the game longer and even more amazing.

@ranjithhowpage5346

Ай бұрын

3 eras 2 sonics?

@aktsundere

10 күн бұрын

​@@ranjithhowpage5346 3 eras 3 sonics

Modern Sonic: “Hey Sonic! Enjoy your future! It’s gonna be great! Classic Sonic: “But yours won’t” Me: OOF 😖

@arkhamknight620

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my lord that killed me lol

@ccelite3782

2 жыл бұрын

"You're gonna be kissed by a human princess and then turn gold with your homies" *- Modern Sonic, 2011*

@somerandommodeler

2 жыл бұрын

@@ccelite3782 cant classic sonic turn super already?

@ccelite3782

2 жыл бұрын

@@somerandommodeler yeah but he hasn't done it with his homies yet

@probium2832

2 жыл бұрын

*Dunkey slaps on Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric boxart*

You can tell Generations was made with love, definitely the best boost has ever been and just so much history to enjoy. I just wish there was more games represented in the levels, though I guess 3DS does that

@smashmaster521

2 жыл бұрын

Not really. In fact, there are even less games represented in the 3DS version, with 06 being replaced by Rush and Unleashed being omitted entirely. Speaking of 06 and the 3DS version of Generations, I absolutely HATE that the unlockable 2006 artwork is of Sonic Riders. Nothing against Sonic Riders, but it wasn't the big Sonic game of 2006. Hell, the only representation Sonic 06 has in Generations 3DS is His World being one of the unlockable songs you can listen to in the Collection, and even then a good chunk of the song is actually missing.

@rueblie2627

2 жыл бұрын

@@smashmaster521 I mean 3DS has different games, not more. Getting the handheld ones represented with levels at all is very cool in my opinion

@lance2580

2 жыл бұрын

@@rueblie2627 I’d argue that the 3DS version's stages were more about celebrating Sonic's history on Nintendo systems. Every stage in that version has had their origin game playable on a Nintendo system.

@AceTrainerSquirtle

2 жыл бұрын

It added 1 level from 1 game not in the console version.

@BitchChill

2 жыл бұрын

There can always be more. Just appreciate what you have

Game's real good. Should've had some proper DLC. Wish Classic used the elemental shields throughout stages normally instead of as an equippable skill. Also wish the stage selection wasn't just a popularity contest and was a little more well-rounded with less city stages. Personally would've liked to see something unusual like Red Mountain instead of Speed Highway (rough cut I know) while still keeping City Escape. Maybe Egg Fleet or Hang Castle instead of Seaside Hill? These are all nitpicks of course. This is a Top 5 Sonic game.

@Jahlil.W

2 жыл бұрын

Apparently that contest gave the option to pick a stage from each of the Storybook games.

@MarzOnline92

2 жыл бұрын

You wanna see unusual? PUMPKIN HILL STAGE WITH THEME REMIX!!!

@Pixelblut

2 жыл бұрын

Omg Hang Castle

@apathy2454

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely hang castle

@DanielFahimi

2 жыл бұрын

Just curious, why do you like Hang Castle that much? Personally, Team Dark's Power Plant is my pick.

there's a crazy modding community for this game. graphics, skins, animations, even entire levels from other games! best being the unleashed project

@artistanthony1007

2 жыл бұрын

@Protector_Name Do you get a good story though?

@KingMamzy

2 жыл бұрын

@@artistanthony1007 you can literally watch it on KZread & the story in unleashed isn’t even that good anyway lol, it’s decent at best

@arkhamknight620

2 жыл бұрын

@@KingMamzy Nah is above decent.

@KingMamzy

2 жыл бұрын

@@arkhamknight620 not really, but to each his own

@hwanniggles187

2 жыл бұрын

@@KingMamzy thats cap and you know it

Did you know that Perfect Chaos' appearance in Generations is how he was ALWAYS intended to appear (i.e. in the original Sonic Adventure), but due to the Dreamcast's technical limitations, they went with the design they did.

@FlashBiduan

2 жыл бұрын

Thats a good fact actually

@crynosinso8324

Жыл бұрын

I think I heard the Perfect Chaos fact from somewhere, but still a good fact.

@andreistroe8973

Жыл бұрын

@@crynosinso8324 Did you know gaming? Probably from there

@crynosinso8324

Жыл бұрын

@@andreistroe8973 Maybe.

@Herrscher-of-Autism

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's how he looks in pre-rendered cutscenes in adventure as well

Gens is proof that the Sonic fanbase isn't so divided where it can't collectively agree on one thing being good because of its sheer quality And all it took was being polished and fun, _who would've thought_

@smashmaster521

2 жыл бұрын

If only SEGA maintained this level of quality with Lost World and Forces. At least the latter had a fun water slide.

@321cheeseman

2 жыл бұрын

Same goes for Mania.

@mason2978

2 жыл бұрын

@@smashmaster521 Lost World was decent.

@alialbannay6707

2 жыл бұрын

@@smashmaster521 I did give lost 3ds a chance, there are some that I hated, but other than that I did enjoy sonic lost world review

@leaonidasgames4277

2 жыл бұрын

I think Mania is more proof of that, it's easier to see people not liking Gens, even with big KZreadrs, like Nick Robinson

Generations is one of the few Sonic games that is universally agreed upon being good by critics and fans alike. I love this game so much.

@FlashBiduan

2 жыл бұрын

Yup even the unleashed overrating this days it stell have many different opinions who says It's garbage who says It's not that good who says It's amazing who says(matthasnocuts army)It's the best sonic game many differant opinions about unleashed but generations all opinions reseved good who says It's okay who says It's very good who says It's a Masterpeace who says It's the best sonic game all opinions are good

@angel_of_rust

2 жыл бұрын

but the cutscenes oh the cutscenes 🤓

@jaretco6423

2 жыл бұрын

Flash. To be fair, I can understand the criticism of Unleashed and while I don't think it's an bad game ( It ain't no Sonic 06, Shadow the Hedgehog, Secret Rings or Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric levels of bad ), it's also nowhere near as good as Generations or other Sonic games that I considered great.

@leeartlee915

Жыл бұрын

Yeah… and you would think Sega would notice that was true. The problem Sega seems to have is that they end up listening to ALL the fans. The ones who love Adventure, the boost era, only the 2D games. I didn’t play Generations when it came out because a) the FPS was rough and b) I had given up on Sonic. But when it was added to Xbox Series X, I went back to it. It is literally is one of the most fun I’ve had playing a game in years. It could have been made yesterday. It’s so frustrating because Sega had the formula to make hit after hit Sonic games and they went away from it. Personally, I blame the Adventure series as I feel every team always tries to measure up to those deeply flawed games. I think Sega makes the mistake that Sonic Adventure is like Mario 64: it’s the measuring stick for which all future 3D efforts shall be compared. I think the Adventure games were good efforts but deeply flawed. Sonic Generations, on the other hand, is just pure gold. There wasn’t a moment when I played that game where I went “wtf is going on here?” If it can be dinged for anything, is that it might be a little too easy. But even then, them having the grading system allows people to create their own challenges.

@kieranstark7213

Жыл бұрын

The only thing wrong with Sonic Generations (which is a blast (alongside other Sonic games depending on which it is, starting with Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and going up to Sonic Frontiers as of now) for all the reasons J’s Reviews mentioned in his Sonic game reviews including this one) would have to be (besides the one-level-per-game (before Generations) policy instead of all or most levels per game) the story that flanderized the characters (especially the ones that aren’t Sonic doing all the work, and I mean both Classic and Modern Sonic that time around), yes, but it would also have to be the fact that his friends were still allowed to do heinous things (re: the opening cutscene giving Amy Rose no personality other than forcing herself on Sonic even though he had a right to push her face back when none of their friends bothered to do a thing about it as if he deserved it) like Tails barely contributing to anything (not to mention that Classic Tails was bereft of teeth for some reason unlike the rest of the cast) but only getting worse in later 2010s 3D games (Sonic Lost World and Rose of Lyric for acting like Sonic was a traitor and Sonic Forces for acting like he learned nothing from Sonic Adventure) and Knuckles always putting down Sonic.

My favorite part of Generations is like you said, its amazing, branching, diverse level design. It's super good for a Sonic level to have different ways to play every time you come back to the game! Even if I've become jaded with the boost full-on replacing full 3D fluid gameplay, good level design is good level design. And that alone is worth placing Gens as one of the best, even if it's not my personal favorite. Also BIG shoutouts to Generations' amazing art design, managing to blend all eras of Sonic into one cohesive whole! I swoon imagining what Adventure remakes would look like with Generations' environmental art design~

One of my memories with this game isn't with the game itself exactly; I remember when I was in school we had a substitute teacher come in to teach our class, but he didn't do that straight away. One of the first things he did was ask the class about Sonic the Hedgehog, specifically if we liked the games and if we had played Sonic Generations yet. He told us that at the end of the game, a crowd cheered Sonic wishing him a happy birthday, and he was in that crowd. I don't know why, but that stuck with me. It got me a bit intrigued to try out Sonic games, at least ones besides the Sonic Mega Collection I had bought at a flea market which was weirdly packaged in a box for Sonic Adventure 2 Battle. I still think about that teacher sometimes, it was weird to think that someone like that at that point of my life would greet everyone as a Sonic fan. I wonder where he is now...

@KidPrarchord95

2 жыл бұрын

You should try to reach out, if you remember their name. I'm sure they'd be really happy to know they left such an impact on you.

@Jonloo1

2 жыл бұрын

I wish, but I can't remember my old substitute teacher's name for the life of me. It'd be nice to contact the guy again though.

@parlinmains

2 жыл бұрын

They recorded cheers at multiple events. Was it in the US or the UK?

@Jonloo1

2 жыл бұрын

It was in the US. Maybe he wasn't in the game after all...

I'll tell you why Sonic Generations is a masterpiece. There's something there for everyone. It's way past cool. Also Sly Cooper for the win 🙂

@philipthewolf8972

2 жыл бұрын

@@gamemaster2192 metacritic doesn't dictate if a game is a masterpiece. Stop being so dumb.

@FlashBiduan

2 жыл бұрын

@@philipthewolf8972 umm is that mean you hate it and one of those unleashed fanboys that overrating it

Definitely my favorite 3D Sonic game. Short and sweet, no fluff and I feel this one does best balance between speeding and interesting platforming. Trick system is also just perfect and it such a shame that they scrapped it together after this one.

@entertainer_ev2747

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, tho its my 2nd favorite behind SA2

@mythicwarrior302

2 жыл бұрын

Its my favorite sonic game

@mythicwarrior302

2 жыл бұрын

@@yrooxrksvi7142 dang my mans can't have a opinion?

@tabbywarrior

2 жыл бұрын

@@yrooxrksvi7142 underrated you mean?

@dynastyps

2 жыл бұрын

@@yrooxrksvi7142 😂 Actually Mad

Thank goodness for Sonic Generations, the only main Sonic game I have a lot of respect for this entire decade. Modern Sonic's levels are amazing. Interesting bonus with the EggRobo boss, in the last regular level, your goal is to reach Death Egg zone in Sky Sanctuary, so kinda neat the boss right after is in it, the only time there's continuity between levels. Altough the cutscene inbetween ruins the connection. Oh well. Fascinating, Sonic Colors level design is supposedly good, yet as soon as it's recreated in Sonic Generations, everyone immediatly agrees it's the lesser level. Funny you say the devs gave a lot of respect to Silver as a boss fight, but didn't notice he's litteraly the only boss fight without a unique envirement, just plopped back into Crisis city where they never fought, rather then Soleanna's townsquare. Then again, that would have been another city level, so....Oh hey, that means StarDust Speedway's also technically a city level in Generations, making 5 city levels. This, combined with the 3ds levels really show Beach and city levels are always the most popular. "Would have been fine if Orbot and Cubot were left behind for good" Ohhh, brutal. Also, agreed. Heh, splash hill zone during the final boss, that's great. Shame the Spring Stadium zone track from Sonic3dBlast Saturn act 2wasn't in the list, that derpy clown music would be more perfect. Heh, the "Happy Birthday Sonic" yell from the credits was partly recorded at Summer of Sonic, which I attended, which means I'm an official Sonic voice actor I guess. Yay? Sonic Generations generallly makes great choices for it's levels and bosses, yeah. A little Too good choices. As in, so good Sega keeps making the same choices over and over and now in retrospect, all the choices Especially with Classic Sonic just annoy me in how overused they'll become. Green Hill, Sky Sanctuary, Checmial plant, The metal sonic race in Stardust speedway AND the Eggrobo will all overstay their welcome real soon. None of the Adventure/ Modern Sonic stages suffer from that tough, not sure if that's a blessing or just more irritating.

@hollowknightfan2.563

2 жыл бұрын

I honestly really like pw act 2 which is probably why I like Colors’ level design. And besides it’s nothing like the levels in that game anyway. Wisps are required in gens which wasn’t the philosophy of Colors.

@Radiance_

2 жыл бұрын

I would even argue that Seaside Hill would suffer from this as well. It appeared in M&S at Olympic Games a couple years prior to Generations, appeared as the default stage in Sonic Dash, and continues to appear in every Sonic kart racer with multiple stages. Definitely not as overused as those other stages, but I think I've had enough of Seaside Hill, personally.

@Rogerregorroger

2 жыл бұрын

@@Radiance_ Oops, you're right, Seaside hill definitly qualifies. Can't believe I forgot that. Probably because it's filed away as "Green Hill Zone 2.0" in my head.

@cameron5367

2 жыл бұрын

planet wisp is seen as the worst because of time wasting sections where you are forced to use the wisp, it may be based off colours but it plays nothing like it

@Rogerregorroger

2 жыл бұрын

@@cameron5367 That sums up my experience of Colors, tough. But I'm biased. Still, if you don't like using Wisps, you'd have a hard time enjoying Sonic Colors I'd think.

I thought this Generation was a pretty ok game, but over time I've really grown to appreciate it as one of the Best Modern Sonic games to come out in recent times, it's story nonwithstanding.

While I do love Generations, I can't really call it a masterpiece. Due to things you mentioned. Those being the short length, the amount of 2D with Modern Sonic, the bad story, bad final boss and Planet Wisp. I'm also not a big fan of either Crisis Cities, and Crisis City is my favourite stage from 06. That said, when I first played it like 2 or 3 years ago, it did serve as my way back into the franchise, as I hadn't really played much of any Sonic game since Unleashed.

@Sonic101hedgehog

2 жыл бұрын

A lot more could have been done but i guess they were playing it safe. I honestly would have liked to see more stages and rival fights like one against Blaze like the original and a mecha sonic fight that plays like silver and metal. Imagine a metal overlord boss fight though. Stages I would like to have seen was Green Forest, Empire City, Hang Castle, Water Palance, and honestly Kingdom Valley even though its the the fastest but that mach speef section definitely could've worked

@Geobot3000

2 жыл бұрын

It's funny how basically everyone voted for crisis city to be the stage representing 06 when it's one of the worst stages in the game 🤣🤣🤣

@Sup_nw85

2 жыл бұрын

@@Geobot3000 I disagree but I respect your opinion

@Geobot3000

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sup_nw85 I just meant one of the worst... Cause flame core is obviously the worst.

@Sup_nw85

2 жыл бұрын

@@Geobot3000 yeah I know I really enjoy crisis city in o6 but I can see were you coming from and yeah flame core was awful

It has so much replayability with the rpg elements and the challenges. Also the stages are just too fun. My fav boost game

@smashmaster521

2 жыл бұрын

RPG elements? Do you mean the Skills?

@jasonblack2477

2 жыл бұрын

@@smashmaster521 yeah lol

@artistanthony1007

2 жыл бұрын

Missions are boring, yeah I said it,, they're boring.

@johnathonturner2279

2 жыл бұрын

@@artistanthony1007 Guess what? Nobody asked.

@ScruffyGuffy

2 жыл бұрын

When…………. Did I ask

Man, I really wished Generations didn't have the Meta Era Syndrome, and by that I mean: -Abandoning most of the cast in favor of just Sonic. -Minimal content. -And bad script (Granted, this one doesn't have too many cutscenes). I'm also not particularly fond of some of the zone choices: The first of many Chemical Plants rehashes, 5 city zones and no ice or lava stages (A DLC would've helped). This game's success also had the unfortunate side-effect of making Sonic Team believe nostalgia is the basis for success (which is mostly shown in Lost World and especially in Forces) but that's more or less Sonic Team's fault and not the game's. Really wished I could play as other characters or having more story or content. Feels like wasted potential. Despite this, I still think this is one of the (few) best games of this era.

@sambridgers9543

2 жыл бұрын

Several of the developers from Sonic Team had jumped ship and joined Nintendo on Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. For all we know, SEGA might have put a mandate on the remaining members to rely on nostalgia.

@ilay_ux

2 жыл бұрын

and this is exactly the thing that made my enjoyment a little meh.. sorry but some nice gameplay isn't an instant 10/10 imo. i need solid substance, and a nice story to go along with it. I want energy when playing Sonic. Knowing where im at in terms of level progression and story, which gets harder the closer you are at the end. Generations is extremely overrated as a package man, really not a masterpiece

@captainmega6310

2 жыл бұрын

@@ilay_ux definitely a you thing. Gameplay can only be found in games while story can be found everywhere. And the gameplay is great here

@ilay_ux

2 жыл бұрын

@@captainmega6310 disagree but alright. OP's comment is literally the main point and my comment highlights flaws that come with that. it's too short for an engaging story to drive the gameplay forward but whatever you wanna call an experience just from playing levels alone i guess

@EggZu_

2 жыл бұрын

I think the fact you can only play one character means they could really tune in and make him feel perfect Other characters would dilute the controls I think

Honestly, if they weren't so insistent with being so quick with these anniversary releases I can picture them slotting in a fourth set of levels before the Time Eater. A set that I dub the Eggman Era; three final zones, one for each era: Either Scrap Brain Zone, Metallic Madness Bad Future, or Sonic and Knuckles' version of Death Egg Zone for the Genesis Era. Either Final Egg or Egg Fleet for the Dreamcast Era. And Crimson Carnival for the Modern Era. That would be such an epic build-up to the admittedly L-filled finale, and would give us more memorable levels regardless.

I really like Sonic Generations and Sega did a great job in celebrating the hedgehog's 20th anniversary. It's a must for any sonic fans.

@smashmaster521

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed. Shame SEGA couldn't replicate that success with Sonic's 25th anniversary. No, Sonic Mania doesn't count. That game is great, but it was made by Christian Whitehead and his wonderful team instead of SEGA.

@cliffturbo2146

2 жыл бұрын

@@smashmaster521 There were definitely something going with Sega's mind afterwards. No idea how we got this point where too much nostalgia and too little polish was involved in the games for the past ten years, but it really made me appreciate Generations more for how it is.

@Mepphy99

2 жыл бұрын

Shame the 15th and 25th were bad

@mason2978

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mepphy99 35th might be bad, 10th was adventure 2 and 20th was generations

@schemar17

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mepphy99 blame sega

Well said on the reflection at the end there. Regardless of the cringe writing, cutscenes and lack of additional content, this game surpasses any kind of retroactive cynicism for me. It just nails the gameplay and heartfelt tributes so well that none of those problems are worth calling this game out over.

I'm not a fan of the meta era and I hope we see the back of it going forward but even I have to admit I absolutely loved generations as a game. I agree not having level DLC was a massive L.

Anyone else coming here after the announcement of Sonic X Shadow Generations

@LYT2006

3 ай бұрын

Yessir

@Clickbrickstudios

3 ай бұрын

Yup

@songohan5866

3 ай бұрын

💯

The biggest missed opportunity with this game was the lack of dlc stages. I would have loved to run through spring yard, a real casino night stage, hydrocity, stardust speedway, twinkle park, final rush, egg fleet, kingdom valley, savannah citadel, and aquarium park in this game.

@goldenboybenny7511

2 жыл бұрын

I though there was a dlc using a casino level.

@smashmaster521

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldenboybenny7511 It was just a pinball table...at least the 3DS version has Casino Night Zone as a proper level.

@goldenboybenny7511

2 жыл бұрын

smashmaster521 yeah I literally did not learn about that until this video glad I did not waste my money on that.

@jaretco6423

2 жыл бұрын

There an Steam version that fan made put in many mod levels in it. I know it's not quite an DLC. But still. It's what it could've been on console counterpart. They even made an better version of Unleashed.

@Man_Aslume

Жыл бұрын

Scrap brain!

As much as I love Generations, I wish there was more of it. Mainly by having more then just one zone representing each mainline game.

@richardperaza5083

8 ай бұрын

Honestly had they gone with adding Dreamcast Sonic and making essentially fully 3D stages would’ve also made it better

congrats on the Vessi sponsorship! I've never been sponsored by them but i bought some shoes from them earlier this year and I love them! if i ever decide to get another pair, ill use your code

@smsdamiracle

2 жыл бұрын

This nigga Bowblax

@tardissins7512

2 жыл бұрын

Bowblax in the Sonic video what will he say

@starlightrains

2 жыл бұрын

ew the stinky blm supporter

@raziqqin6248

2 жыл бұрын

@@starlightrains wha-

@maginary999

2 жыл бұрын

@@smsdamiracle this has always been one of my favorite comments on this site and i still dont know why

During the battle with the Dreamcast rival, Shadow, I play the song "I Am All Of Me" both so it would fit in to his character and his popularity, and so it would make the stage battle feel more scary, like I'm coming across a very dangerous adversary in a dark, cold environment.

The highest peak of a Sonic game ever. I'm so glad I got to play both Sonic Colors and Generations one year after an other. I bought this game and Unleashed on my Xbox Series X to play both of them again. Sadly the 360 version is locked at 30fps even for the Series X. At this point it should be unlocked by Sega with an update.

It's interesting to see your perspective changed on the meta era stuff. I feel kinda how you do just that it's a disappointment to see the series fall so far after such greatness but even still sonic managed to survive all of this and is still going today. So it's nice to see even with negative stuff the series can still keep moving and bounce back from anything.

@leaonidasgames4277

2 жыл бұрын

Sadly this is probably the last Sonic game we can say that, even if I think Sonic Lost World is good to an extent Edit: Whoops, I forgot Sonic Mania

@heavydonkeykong5190

2 жыл бұрын

Sonic as a brand will always mean a lot to me, regardless of what state the franchise is in.

@leaonidasgames4277

2 жыл бұрын

@@heavydonkeykong5190 same

Still love this game and cant wait for remaster with new shadow campaign

First, thank you, J, for your works. Second, I just wanna say that, even though Sega is constantly abandoning new ideas that were just added to Sonic games (sometimes because of poor realization, sometimes for no reason at all) - this game, Generations, shows that at least Sonic Team remembers.

I legitimately believe Generations is a perfect Sonic game. This game took up so much of my time when I still had my copy. I replayed it ALL THE TIME, I just couldn't get enough of it. This is one of those games that I can confidently say I became a master at because of how much I played it. It's up there with DMC5 and 3 in terms of quality to me. It's just so good, and holds a decent chunk of many of my good memories.

@segaunited3855

2 жыл бұрын

People ignored it for COD MW instead.

Let me set the scene, it’s my childhood days of KZread, and i’m browsing videos on my parents phone, i eventually come across a certain KZreadr whose intro goes a little like this,” Who’s gonna rock the place? Forever gonna rock the place!” And i start watching his videos, eventually coming to find out he played lots of games based around a blue hedgehog who can run fast, leading me to search the hedgehog’s name in the KZread search bar, leading me down a path of history, triumph, challenge, and passion for a franchise that had seemingly done it all, way more than others did at the time, but it still didn’t fully click with me, a bit later my uncle moved in with us and he brought with him his Playstation 3, and being the nice uncle he was he bought a couple games for me and my sister to play on it when he was at work not using it, of course, he struggled a bit, how do you find age appropriate kids games on a console with so many mature ones? Well, he came across a couple and also went on the digital store, getting a lego game, a movie based game, and 2 games based off the blue hedgehog from before, one that was from his anniversary that year and another that had both the blue hedgehog on it and a black one with red stripes that was only on the digital store, i looked at the cover of the physical one and read the line on the back that said,”Two Sonics, Two Ways To Play!” My child brain thought: double the hedgehog=double the fun! So i plucked out the disk and put it in, falling in love with everything, the graphics, gameplay, level design, speed, and the music… OH THE MUSIC! Then i thought, why not play the other one that also has 2 hedgehogs, that means it’ll be just as fun! And oh boy was i right! I recognized a few characters, stages, and music from the first game i played and it just made me fall in love once more, knowing i had these 2 amazing games at home ready for me to play after coming home from school running like Sonic does with Live and Learn, Green Forest, Pumpkin Hill, City Escape, Green Hill, Speed Highway, Rooftop Run, and Sky Sanctuary playing on repeat in my head, that seems like so long ago now, and it cemented my love for the Sonic franchise and the company who gave us these games, even if some things after that seemed, mostly like odd choices and decisions from the company themselves, it never changed my love for the company and their mascot. (If you couldn’t tell, yes the games i was talking about were Sonic Generations and Sonic Adventure 2 :) they gave me some of my first gaming experiences ever)

This franchise could’ve really been something great after this high point, but of course we all know that’s not what happened.

@lynxfresh5214

2 жыл бұрын

No-one escapes the Sonic cycle... :/

@ping2641

2 жыл бұрын

@@lynxfresh5214 The Sonic cycle isn't real, Mania and Generations are proof of that

@Autotrope

Жыл бұрын

Mania isn't "fan made". The lead developer is just someone that was already well known in the fan community for fan made game ports. Same with the composer who had previously been known for fan remixes

I’m surprised you didn’t talk about the trophy room thing! Learning about it through tips and tricks pages online and frequently checking online for new codes were some of my fondest memories of the game! The level of detail on those statues was really good and it was pretty nostalgic to see detailed models of old characters and enemies. : )

Finally. This is my favorite sonic game of all time. Everything about this game was incredible. The stages, the level design and it mostly importantly, it was an anniversary game done well.

This game caught me so off guard. I played it around 2014 and didn't expect anything of it at all. But wow, looking back on it, this is definitely the best 3D Sonic game released in the past decade. Amazing gameplay, classic playstyles, stages are a blast, music is prime and a fun collectible system. This is what 3D Sonic NEEDS to be Tfw: FUCK THAT FINAL BOSS THOUGH LOL

@apathy2454

2 жыл бұрын

@Sonic 2013 what ?

@smashmaster521

2 жыл бұрын

@@apathy2454 Ignore him, he sounds like a troll/hater. Take your pick.

@Neoniq41

2 жыл бұрын

@Sonic 2013 You literally have a date in your name

@icee1683

2 жыл бұрын

@@smashmaster521 that's DarkSonic180

@iceman92211

2 жыл бұрын

Actually I don’t think this is what 3d Sonic needs but okay

oh my god i never noticed that shadow gives you the damn 4th chaos emerald in generations 💀

@Sup_nw85

2 жыл бұрын

Same

Really good game, honestly one of the only 2010s Sonic games I can actually say I like. I do wish they would've added a 2nd Sonic based on his classic 90s appearance instead of this odd looking and completely mute "Santiago" guy who I suspect may be a sociopath though.

@cringetrash3498

2 жыл бұрын

He only killed Classic Amy ok nobody else

@ShadowThe771

2 жыл бұрын

Fun Fact: there was originally plans for a third Sonic to appear alongside Modern and Classic. It was supposed to be Dreamcast Sonic from SA1, SA2, and Heroes, and He would have been voiced by Ryan Drummond.

@melon6444

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShadowThe771 oh yeah i'm aware of that, genuinely would've been pretty cool to hear ryan return officially, since I love his work in Sonic and Tails R

@tripleclickswifty3823

Жыл бұрын

Classic Sonic learned what corporate silence is, from Mario

@richardperaza5083

8 ай бұрын

Honestly something I wonder is why they didn’t have Roger Craig Smith also voice Classic Sonic like Kate Higgins voiced both Modern and Classic Tails also Mike Pollock voicing both Classic and Modern Eggman

This was the first new Sonic game I played when I started to really get into the series and, while I go back and forth with it, I'd consider it my favorite Sonic game thanks to this video. P.S. I've only listened to specific tracks from this game but now I want to listen to the whole soundtrack :)

@iceman92211

2 жыл бұрын

If this was your first Sonic game what did you think of the characters in this game ?

@mrcteddy20

2 жыл бұрын

@@iceman92211 Not my first, just the newest one that came out not long after I started playing some of the Geneis and Dreamcast games. For the characters, I liked their small interactions and this is where I really became a fan of Silver and Blaze.

@iceman92211

2 жыл бұрын

@@mrcteddy20 wait this is really the what made you a fan of Silver and Blaze I mean both don’t do anything in the game Blaze is just there as a cameo and a cheerleader and Silver was just a boss fight and a cheerleader I don’t see how that makes a fan of both of them if it was Sonic 06 then yeah that makes sense but this game not really

Generations was a great game. I'm not really a fan of boost games, but I will say that Generations did it better than all the rest when it comes to the boost gameplay. The story is garbage though. Wasn't feeling that at all or the final boss. That Shadow and Chaos boss battle was way better than the final boss.

@jasonblack2477

2 жыл бұрын

Actually unleasched had the best boost levels but generations had the better controls

@Braylon1997

2 жыл бұрын

Even the silver boss battle was better than the final boss

@Sup_nw85

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonblack2477 agree

@KamiKoroshi_

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonblack2477 Yeah they had some good levels.

@captainmega6310

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonblack2477 well no. But it did have good levels

Modern Sonic: Hey Sonic, enjoy your future! It's gonna be great! Classic Sonic: But yours won't Me: (laughing) that's so funny because it's true

@iceman92211

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly that line was really terrible

25:54 I've been playing this game for 10 years and I didn't even know of this reference to Shadow the Hedgehog was in the game. This is why Generations is so great!

Generations is such a great 20th anniversary game. I personally really love 06 (the original version) despite all of its flaws, and Adventure 2 is in my top ten favorite games of all time. I’m so hoping that Sonic 2022 is gonna be amazing, as it’s my most anticipated game of all time.

@nickytembo4112

2 жыл бұрын

If not then I’m leaving Sonic in the dust for good until they make an ACTUAL Good game

@ledetbrothers9210

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickytembo4112 sure you will. *chuckles*

@nickytembo4112

2 жыл бұрын

@@ledetbrothers9210 What’s so funny?

@ledetbrothers9210

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickytembo4112 You’re not gonna leave Sonic after the 2022 game. You’re too attached to the character to do that. I’ll tell you what will happen: When SEGA properly announces the 2022 game, you are going to join the hype train and be obsessed with its potienal, but will ulimately be disappointed with the final product. All bark and no bite.

@nickytembo4112

2 жыл бұрын

@@ledetbrothers9210 Exactly, what’s even the point of staying when the franchise is getting good games again at the same time Half Life 3 comes out (NEVER)

You're getting more and more sponsors by the video

@williamwhite1036

2 жыл бұрын

He's making it big. I'm happy for him

@matrixpictures7799

2 жыл бұрын

thats good

Generations is and always will be my favorite Sonic game ever. I remember playing this when I was 10 and I always liked the series but this game really made me become a fan of the series. I think without this game and seeing it and asking it for Christmas, i would’ve never been a fan. I’m forever grateful for this game and I will always love and appreciate it. Best boosting gameplay

this game is the full package, let me explain, 3d modern stages were perfect, the level design had a lot of detail with many different pathways to take that reward you with stuff (red rings, 10 rings, lifes) 3d is awesome, 2 sections for modern represent the classic games, you have the high path that rewards you with the said items, but taking the lower path will give more platforming but short, which represents the classic games perfect since its sonics past, overall modern sonic 10/10, classic sonics level design is awesome, hes also actually fast and there is a lot of momentum and plays like the classics, bottom path more platforming, and top with special power up boxes and easier to finish the stage without platforming as much more running and momentum, classic sonic 10/10, now bosses, metal sonic eh, shadow great and fun, silver, sorta like metal but better, chaos is probably the best, egg dragon is great, death egg robot ehh, time eater, worst battle in history, story could be better, lacked cutscenes but they werent all bad, side stages were really good and fun, so overall game to me is a 9/10 bosses could be better, and story could be better both 0.5

@relves.editss

2 жыл бұрын

damn i just wrote an entire essay, was it worth it? idk who cares lol

Generations has been my favourite Sonic game since I got into the series a decade ago. This game may be fairly short for a 3D sonic game, but the replayability (especially thanks to modding if you have the PC version) more than makes up for it.

@ultrairrelevantnobody1862

2 жыл бұрын

Short games you can replay infinitely will always be fundamentally superior to long, tediously drawn-out games with no replay value.

@artistanthony1007

2 жыл бұрын

@@ultrairrelevantnobody1862 Generations is still boring and not a game that has aged well, I don't know what you've seen but it has more issues and letdown than any other game, how can you call this game amazing if nobody acknowledges the 9 Levels? There's no References to the games and the Levels are treated terribly especially Rooftop Run which has no humans and nothing to do than go around and beat enemies, it may look great but looks don't mean squat.

@johnathonturner2279

2 жыл бұрын

@@artistanthony1007 Your complaints are dumb. Hardly any of those were true or relevant.

@ultrairrelevantnobody1862

2 жыл бұрын

@ArtistAnthony Care to be sincere with what comes out of your yap?

@lukebytes5366

2 жыл бұрын

Same, this was a game I rarely got bored of. Despite it's flaws it represents what sonic is in my eyes, which is replayability and fun.

WOW! I didn't know about all these smaller references, holy crap! I gotta give it to the devs, they really did have alot of care for the franchise and giving the remixes, references etc that most people wouldn't even hear or get is incredible to me. I do wish that if they ever do ""remaster"" this game, they rework the 3DS stages or add some more. I'd love to see Emerald Coast from the 3DS or a full 3D rendition of Stardust Speedway would be sick, I digress. Great video! (also I too wish Orbot and Cubot were left in the void of space to never return lmfaooo)

@smashmaster521

2 жыл бұрын

Eh, we can bring back Orbot, but Cubot has to go...unless he talks like a pirate.

@Eldarin

2 жыл бұрын

@@smashmaster521 unleashed orbot😳

Love the music breaks giving us a listen to the greatness that Generations OST is. As long as it calls for it, I would love this to be a thing in your future reviews.

Today is the 10th anniversary of this game. It feels weird to be nostalgic for the nostalgic throw back

@brandonluke9245

2 жыл бұрын

You think they're gonna make a 20th anniversary game for Generations lol?

@kue5053

2 жыл бұрын

@@brandonluke9245 maybe we can have generations 2......nah, that's never going to happen

@Man_Aslume

Жыл бұрын

Sonic generations 2: generation bagaloo

Damn, it feels really good to hear someone else share their love for one of my favourites. I do still love the franchise for what it’s already given us and all we can do is pray for a better future, great video man❤️

I'm commenting BEFORE watching the whole thing, so if I re-say something that you cover sorry. Generations on the PC has become a big framework game, the modding community has kept it alive with major graphical improvememt mods like BetterFXpipeline, directional soft shadows, and level imports from Unleashed, Colors, Forces, Adventure 1&2, Sonic 06, and even original levels. For character mods there are excellent Shadow, Tails, Amy, Knuckles, Metal Sonic, Rogue Hyper Sonic, Dark Sonic, and even friggin Espio. - I cannot say it had a great in depth story, buuut as the ultimate level pack, the PC stands as the best way to enjoy Modern Sonic. Nobody has to choose between Generations and Unleashed daytime levels with PC Generations, you got both. Okay, now I shall sit down and watch. Also subbed.

You know, planet wisp is so underated, like it's actually good.

Fun fact along side with Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts, Alan Wake, and more than 30 demo games including Halo 3, Sonic Generations is the very first Xbox 369 game I play and it was blast in 2012! One of the greatest gift and game of Sonic history in 20th anniversary.

I cried while playing this game, the nostalgia hit so hard😭

@Kabii888

2 жыл бұрын

@@gamemaster2192 I meant the nostalgia while playing through the stages, especially City Escape and Speed Highway.

@Kabii888

2 жыл бұрын

@@gamemaster2192 It's okay bro. Hope your day gets better tho.

I still remember when the Mega Drive era dropped. Back then S3K was my favourite Sonic game and still was, and the classic remix they put there made me shed a tear. So glad the game didn't disappoint. (And in regards to that song, I know they have the same lead and medley, but I think Act 1 sounds quite different from the original.) I feel like I'm the only person who preferred playing Classic Sonic over Modern. Probably because I'm better at playing 2D games, but I just loved going back to Sky Sanctuary, City Escape and Crisis City's Act 1s. Also probably because I really, really enjoyed how the Act 1 stages were presented - like, the use of the camera in Generations was spectacular. I've also always been kinda fine with Classic Sonic not talking, and personally would rather not have brought back Jaleel White. That being said, I would've also preferred if they kept that consistency with the other Classic characters. This was also one of the only Sonic games I fully 100%ed despite the fact that my computer could only barely run it (it was choppy af), and I had no controller, meaning I had to use a keyboard. I was having too much fun regardless, so it wasn't a big deal at the end.

@Randomsmashfan64

2 жыл бұрын

Keyboard? Yeah, can't imagine the 3D modern stages being as fun on a Keyboard.

@gamefreakDX

2 жыл бұрын

@@Randomsmashfan64 I made it work somehow. I don't know if I can go back to it if I tried now, but it worked for me back then at least.

I'm only one year younger than you and this vid really took me back man. 2011 was probably my absolute favorite point in the entire series. The hype for Generations is unmatched, I bought up every one of those Jazware toys, I played the Generations demo 3000 times and watched every trailer thrice that amount. Great video man! By the way my favorite stage is Speed Highway Act 2, and my favorite song is the Sonic 3 File Select remix that plays in the collection room.

Ironically the final boss in the 3ds version is really, really good

@theminecraft2516

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, and the Biolizard fight was really good too.

I’ve been waiting for this video for a long time. Easily the best Modern Sonic has ever felt. Drifting is PERFECT in this game, and platforming is tight as heck. It’s a shame they learned nothing from this near perfect game.

Generations Seaside Hill is peak Sonic level design. It's so incredibly open and free flowing

@anthonyyawtwumasimensah197

2 жыл бұрын

A man of good taste I see.🧐

@williamwhite1036

2 жыл бұрын

I fully agree

@artistanthony1007

2 жыл бұрын

"Incredibly Open" Yeah whatever you say man. 🙄

@ScruffyGuffy

2 жыл бұрын

Rude

That Super Sonic Racing remix is my favorite Sonic song ever!!! It’s soooo amazing! I have really been enjoying your videos lately! Keep up the amazing work!

This was a great video, J. While I'm sad that we won't get any more Sonic videos this year, this was a nice way to end off the Sonic retrospective for this year. I can't wait for that anniversary video you have planned.

FACTS! Additional stages DLC as well as playing as the characters you save after each level. Maaaybe designing classic variations of those characters as well?

@NativS2002

2 жыл бұрын

For Amy, Knuckles, Vector, Espio and Charmy, there already are classic versions.

@MarzOnline92

2 жыл бұрын

@@NativS2002 yep. Makes their job way easier, right? I'm more looking forward to a possible classic shadow and silver design.

I love the sonic series, and all of the love for it started with this masterpiece.

Great video! With Sonic Generations being a love letter to the frahnchise and it's fans, this video felt like a love letter to ANOTHER love letter. I never even knew about the multilayered Time Break references, I really should really give it another in-depth playthrough someday

36:31-36:33 You’re not gonna question how he suddenly had the fuel to ditch them after needing to be propelled by them at the end of Colors?

Generations is such a great game. i really wish newcomers could properly appreciate the references, but even without that, it’s just such a fun experience

@Hutch2Much

2 жыл бұрын

@@yrooxrksvi7142 okay but haha hedgehog go nyoom

I usually play "What I'm made of" during the final boss, because i love Sonic Heroes and i think it's a better final boss track than Live and Learn In my opinion

This videos just makes me remember how much Sonic means to me since I was a kid and playing my first video game (Sonic 1) to some of my fave games like Rush, Heroes, SA2, 06. As well as how it helped me bond with all my friends and classmates. I remember Generations being announced and being super hyped and guessing what games would be in it and what stages. (Shout out to my half-sister for buying it for my 10 year old self for Christmas) But this game was a true celebration and brought so much care and love as well as some awesome music

Generations is one of my favorite sonic games still to this day. Glad more people are looking back at it and are really appreciating it.

beaten the game four times and 100% it, honestly my favorite sonic game and I love it to death. The boost is fun, the classic style is also fun and broken, the remixed music is wonderful and I love the extra mission content along with gathering the keys for the bosses, and I love the rival fights everything about it is good expect the final boss fight that sucks ass

36:35 Funny enough the Time Eater is actually a good boss in the 3DS version.

i love how i can still like at the set pieces in modern levels like speed highway or rooftop run and think it still looks really cool 10 years later

Hey, I wasn't expecting the Melponterations shout-out! I was lucky enough to do guitars for that mod, so that was a fun throwback! As a whole though, great review - I love the game, it just misses my personal top 5, but it's biggest problem is the lack of content given the franchise's history.

Great video man! Love Generations. Know what else I love? Arkham City. Would easily watch a 3 hour video of you talking about the game, because City is a masterpiece

All of the remixes in this game are freaking god-like.

@imperialny2739

2 жыл бұрын

That's true.

@apathy2454

2 жыл бұрын

I loooooove modern sea side hill

@candy_ribbons

2 жыл бұрын

For real modern Rooftop Run is so dance worthy

@smashmaster521

2 жыл бұрын

@@candy_ribbons Eh, Modern Rooftop Run is alright, but I much prefer the original version. As for my favorite remixes from this game, they would have to be the Modern remixes of Chemical Plant, City Escape, and Crisis City.

You forgot to mention this one Perfect Chaos detail. His design in this game is his concept art/beta design from Sonic Adventure that wasn’t used due to technical limitations.

Been watching your Sonic reviews and I'm absolutely loving them!

Great video although I'm disappointed with the end message. I don't know what you mean when you say "Sonic doesn't belong to me". It's a strange way to say you've scared yourself out of making critiques on the recent directions the series has taken because.....you feel bad about it? I've always been of the belief that you shouldn't HAVE to make yourself like something. If that thing is good, it's gonna reveal itself as being good to you. And you should feel free to express yourself as to why that is. People need to understand that criticism of something doesn't mean you're personally attacking the people who made that thing. That's not what's happening. I think their needs to be a lesson to note here: "Just because people worked HARD on it, doesn't make it good".

Nice work J. The 3DS version of the game has a much more rewarding ranking system. You really have to be perfect in those levels and I had a blast S ranking everything. Definitely try it at least once if you get a chance.

Your Sonic videos are just fantastic and are so well made. Sonic Generations is a wonderful experience and you really explained your thoughts well. There are so many nods and musical references that you pointed out I didn't know about!

Crisis City and Silver in Generations honestly feel like a memorial for '06. Sonic Team remembering their would-be magnum opus that was ruined by Sega and doing right by it.

Sonic Mania is the greatest thing that happened since Generations

The game itself is fun, but my bias towards the adventure formula, and my hate for writing in the modern era past unleashed just makes me have a love hate with this game. Best boost gameplay

Glad you’re making more sonic content Keeps me occupied on lunch break at work !!

It's always lovely to see others masterfully reflect on the Nostalgia that we all experienced and carried with us into our futures. Thanks J, for another great review and a lovely trip down memory lane ✨

Did you know if you hold down the select button down in the red room you'll warp down to the trophy room and you can put in trophies of things and characters from Sonic's history via codes online?

AYEEEE I’ve been waiting for this one! Sonic Generations was one of my first 3d Sonic games and I love it to death!

The thing that got me most was the missing and wanted posters in City Escape. Such a quirky detail that I adore

I had an idea for generations 2 a while back Classic era: Scrap Brain zone or spring yard zone Mystic cave zone Carnival night zone Stardust speedway or palmtree panic Angel island maybe Mini boss: Mecha sonic Boss:final boss from Sonic and knuckles Possibly sonic 1 Dreamcast era: Windy valley Metal harbour Casino park Sky fleet 5th stage Mini boss: idk, something different from shadow though. Boss: metal overlord Modern era(pre generations): Advance level Sonic rush or rush adventure level Sonic 06 level Cool Edge Sweet Mountain Mini boss: Mephilis Boss:Egg Nega Wisp or Dark Gaia Modern era(post generations): Windy hill zone or silent forest Sonic boom level Studiopolis zone Sunset heights/ the weird jungle in forces, the space one. 5th stage Mini boss: Infinite or Zavok Boss:wish I could say egg reviere, but it would probably be the final boss to forces

I love this game, I haven't played it in a while, but I know that i've lately been in a huge mood of Sonic the Hedgehog, and I kinda love how this game is getting 10 years old by this point! Like time sure flies slowly, yet there are good things about it! I'm considering to play Sonic Generations again at some point in the nearby future :)

As much as I loved this game, the thing that really irritated me was the fan's reactions to the "Return" of Classic Sonic. Even though he hasn't been anywhere! His design just changed, and now there's two Sonics for no good reason other than mindless fan pandering, but I'm getting ahead of myself! When everyone saw that first teaser trailer, everyone else was geeking out over Classic Sonic. As for me, I was too busy rolling my eyes! This came way too soon after the fan fiasco of Sonic 4, when whiners were complaining about Sonic's eye colour of all things. Heck, some idiots were even threatening to boycott the game and demanded that Sega give them another one with the "Real" Sonic in it! It just felt like Sega ultimately panicked and said "Right, we need to give them the old design in some shape or form, otherwise they'll never buy another game ever again", and like a spoilt brat, they got what they wanted! Whether the series or it's continuity benefited from it or not! Then when the first gameplay trailer was shown, I distinctly remember one of the first KZread comments I saw was something along the lines of "Now all they have to do is get rid of that awful Modern Sonic and the games will finally FINALLY be good again!" I just can't stand this divisive attitude towards the series, purely based on Sonic's design. It's like, people didn't just want the old design back, but also an excuse to dismiss every game from Sonic Adventure onwards. Even the success of Mania didn't help, as people automatically assumed that it was the first of a brand new "Classic Sonic Series", which just doesn't make any sense. Seriously, how can a series be new and classic at the same time? At this point, the term Classic is just a marketing term to get people to buy these games. If Sonic Mania was the exact same game but featured the characters in their modern designs, there is every chance it tragically wouldn't be getting the same amount of praise. And it feels like this attitude is what forced Sega to shoehorn Classic into Forces; because they were desperate to appease the Sonic purists. I even recall someone reviewing that game who said "Classic Sonic is the best part of the game, because it's the closest to the old games", even though it had none of the heart or substance that made Sonic games so popular in the first place! People just seem to think "No Story! No Talking! No Stupid Friends! No Ambition! Just old fashioned 2D gameplay! That's all Sonic can be! PERIOD!" While most game companies would shrug off this kind of insane negativity, Sega seem to have taken this to heart and just aren't trying as hard as they used to, which is just sad!

@MegaGlassguy

2 жыл бұрын

Tell me about it, I still remember articles at the time of people saying their predictions were that Classic would be as amazing as he'd always been (funny how they always pretend there were no other games after 3&K) and that Modern would suck and how they'd be more than glad to pay half the game price in exchange for locking all the Modern levels.

@bowmaj8666

2 жыл бұрын

@@MegaGlassguy The worst one I saw was a preview of Generations in a "professional" (if you can even call it that) gaming magazine. I swear, the writer of that article seemed to be rambling on and on about how amazing it was that the "real" Sonic was finally making his triumphant return and was going to solve all of the problems caused by "that green eyed imposter!" The fact that people were already treating them like they're two separate characters was so annoying. And remember, this was a PREVIEW of the game! It wasn't even out at the time, and even though no one had even played the game they were acting like Classic was already the saviour of the series! Also, they were clearly just pinning all of the bad things on Modern; as if Sonic's design had anything to do with the damn gameplay being bad! I also remember in that article them saying crap like "You see, the problem with Modern Sonic is that he tries too hard to be cool! Whereas Classic Sonic just naturally IS cool!" Ok 1) Again, the game wasn't even out at the time, so if that doesn't reek of unfair bias I don't know what does! 2) What the heck does Sonic's design have to do with "being cool?"

@porraambulante

2 жыл бұрын

Basically Sonic is having the same issues as Pokemon are having (Gen 1 boomers complaining about everything after that Gen)

@bowmaj8666

2 жыл бұрын

@@porraambulante I'm not overly familiar with Pokémon, but the way I see it the makers of Pokémon aren't bending over backwards to appease these "Generation One Only" fans, and the entire franchise isn't suffering because of it!

@porraambulante

2 жыл бұрын

@@bowmaj8666 Well if you really look deeper just look how many forms Pikachu and Charizard got and just look at how much others pokemons got (It is not that big compared to both)

Fun fact about me: the first ever sonic game I beat ever was sonic generations on pc, my first ever 100% on any game was sonic 3 & knuckles, but I never beat it since it was getting late at the time

I put splash hill instead of green hill act 2 it just feels so perfect

Generations’ success is the reason Green Hill Zone and Chemical Plant Zone are in every Sonic game nowadays.

@johnshea7871

Ай бұрын

Hell even Sky Sanctuary was in Frontiers

Hey J Just wanted to say that I adored your ratchet videos. I rewatched them all over 3 times I’m Sorry they didn’t get the views you hoped

Generations is my favorite Sonic game. Followed by Adventure 2.