Sonic and the Secret Rings

Better than any other console outing Sonic's had in a long time.

Still, it makes you upgrade to good controls. Buy it to keep yourself busy and ignore the hopefully non-existant temptation of Sonic Unleashed.
 
yeah this sonic is a good step for the 3D franchise, it has his problems that make it far from perfect but it's very addictive
 
Sonic and the Secret Rings is the most satisfying next gen Sonic to date. It was my first Wii game and I wouldnt trade it in for the world no matter how much I ended up screaming and throwing my Wii-Remote at the pillow and other such objects.

The game is impressive, fun, and fast paced, however there were a few minor issues (that are easy to get around by atttempting the same levels over and over again). I actually wrote a review of it on Gamespot. So I will supply it here to fulfill all of your questions. I gave it an 8.0 out of 10.

Me via gamespot said:
Sonic and The Secret Rings is perhaps my favorite Wii game to date, and this comes nearly almost one year since its initial release. This Sonic game does everything right in my opinion. There is a catchy story that has most of the Sonic characters from past games, the music is rocking and fit for each level, there is tons to replay with varying challenges, and the Wii Remote is put to great and varying uses (in fact everything is motion controller). However, as I have come to learn everything is not always as it seems.

Personally, I feel that this is probably one of the easiest Sonic games to beat. Sure you may have to replay levels, but it isnt becuase it is hard to figure out where to go or what to do. Oh no, it is because the dumb camera fails to be able to adjust to Sonic's direction. At times you need to go backwards and change paths or jump back but you cant! The camera stays facing forward and you have to meticulously crawl backwards. Even then at times, the silly camera (failing to readjust so that the controls can be re calibrated for a new direction), you will find yourself unable to jump backwards, stop, slow down or do anything. Obstacles will be in the way, and abyss's will cause you to die. I found myself, losing levels, not because I had little to no skill, but because the silly camera wouldnt adjust, respond in time, or even shift so I could see. The camera is perhaps the biggest thing that I have with this game. It is so impactful that it completely ruins the experience. I had to turn the game off many a times frustrated because it wouldnt cooperate with me.

Beyond that, there really isnt much else wrong with the game. It is pretty straightforward with its design and setup. Play a level, unlock stuff, choose what you want to do next, and it just may be a story level or a level to unlock more levels and stuff. Yes it is that vague, because there are * tons* of unlockables if you manage to stay with the game that long and replay levels (after unlocking extra Sonic abilities), to get the highest medal ranking. I found it to be fun.

Sonic and the Secret Rings, is an amazing Sonic game that is plagued by the silly camera (and controls that act up at times). There is always a sense of Sonic speed and such, but because of this camera the speed is hardly ever maintained.

Ultimately, attempt to find the soundtrack!!! It is so rockin ballin, I love it!!!
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Starting a review with 'does everything right', then continuing with '[insert flaws here]' means it's a bad review.


No offense.
 
FisherBen117 said:
What charecters does the game have? Tails, Knuckles? Does it have the golden sonic?
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you use only sonic, and there's a super sonic but it's not the one you usually see (saying anything else would be a spoiler)
 
fhqwhgads said:
Starting a review with 'does everything right', then continuing with '[insert flaws here]' means it's a bad review.


No offense.
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Generally, reviews are written with the masses in mind, not critics pointing out a missing word (in this case, "almost").
 
Zidart said:
you use only sonic, and there's a super sonic but it's not the one you usually see (saying anything else would be a spoiler)
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The game sounds cool. Depending on how much it is i might go and buy it.
 
You might as well get it now, I believe it is at most 29.99, but more than likely only a mere minor simply too hard to believe great value 19.99!!! Hurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry
 
Nova said:
Generally, reviews are written with the masses in mind, not critics pointing out a missing word (in this case, "almost").
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How about the part where the majority of the review is criticisms, yet he still thinks it's God's gift to gaming?
 
fhqwhgads said:
How about the part where the majority of the review is criticisms, yet he still thinks it's God's gift to gaming?
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The only complaint was the camera that happened to get elaborated on in a large paragraph.
 
I dont see whats wrong, a game that has sold so well at least deserves to be praised.

Better get this game before Sonic and the Black Knight comes out. I heard it is going to have some rockin gameplay and songs.
 
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