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Okay, this is the only Sonic Team game I do not own and I'm curious as to whether it's worth the $120 + it is going for. I know many won't pay that much, but I that isn't important to me.
Is this game fun? That's all I really care about, if the game sucks, I simply don't want to spend the dough. So what are your opinions?
I finally got this one a while back - it's okay. Framerate is uneven, typical early-32-bit polygon errors, chunky controls, yadda yadda. A fun game, but overrated, of course, both as a Sonic Team release and as a "Final Five" Saturn game. You could just as easily get the approx. $50 JAP release and save yourself some money, as the voice guidance is largely worthless anyway.
I would have to say no. Its not bad but its not awesome like Snatcher or Panzer Dragoon Saga which I still wouldn't pay that much for.
It's a game that would have been far better on the Dreamcast. It's an excellent swan song game for the Saturn, but because of the (comparitively!) awful graphics, it's difficult to tell what's going on some of the time.
For instance, there's a boss that has its OBVIOUS WEAK POINT above your head on another level - you need to leap up the levels before you can shoot at it. Your character is very agile, but it's hard as hell to see where you are jumping, meaning you either get frustrated and look up the answer online and then go on to defeat the boss, or give up after three attempts and blog online about how awful the entire game is.
I'd buy it if you get it cheap; it's certainly not worth eBay-insanity prices.
Yeah, it's a fun game, but not $120 worth of fun.
You're better off hunting down an import version for much less. The language barrier really isn't an issue and the only things you'll really miss are the goofy letters from the people you've saved and snide remarks from team members and the people you're rescuing.
Fuck no, don't buy it! It is way overrated, even more so than Nights.
I love NighTs ;(
ur mean...
I actually like it more than Nights. They do share the same grade system though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe Redifer
nights is way better, this is good but not 120 good. I forget what I paid but it seems like it was 40 bucks and I recall selling it for twice whatever I paid, then its worth it. they need to remake it with a nice framerate and pretty graphics on the wii or 360 or ps3 (or all three)
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Originally Posted by gamevet
Holy crap, the US version goes for up to that much these days? Holy Mother of God... makes me glad when I paid about the average going rate back in April of 2001... $47.50 off eBay.
If it's really THAT much, it's not worth buying. It's a good game but a hit-or-miss type. For $50 or under, it's worth it. Unless you an absolute Saturn or AM nut, I'd skip the US version at least. 120 is ridiculous!
I am indeed a Saturn nut. It is almost neck and neck with my Genesis/Sega CD...I love the Saturn. I also own most of the rare games except house of the dead (I have decided I hate light gun games) and panzer dragoon saga.
I love this game, but it's nigh unplayable for me now. A 3D platform/action game with no right stick for camera movement is quite hard to get used to nowadays, and the graphics will make your eyes bleed. I do still love that classic Sonic Team music though!
Well, I found an excellent copy for $65...I bought it...the dude I bought it from threw in Legend of Oasis for $10 if I got Burning Rangers so I guess I couldn't resist.
I won't really have time to play it until wednesday or so, I'll report back on how much I like it then..
The most I ever paid for a video game was $124 and that was for Radiant Silvergun.
I have to say it was worth every penny to a shooter fanatic like myself. I also paid $100 for Lunar, Lunar II and Popful mail (all sega CD) as a bundle which I thought was an amazing deal.
I love the uptempo remix of the main theme, that kicks in during the sidescroller level.Quote:
Originally Posted by Melf
Funny thing, Marlon Saunders - the male singer who sings the Burning Rangers intro - also sang Knuckles' theme for Sonic Adventure, and the Christmas NiGHTS theme. Wonder what he's up to now?
I got Legend of Oasis with my Saturn, and it's a great game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tanegashima
I'm also interested in Burning Rangers, so I can't wait until you can tell us all how it is.
Okay, I've been playing for a few hours now, here are some thoughts:
Graphics: Okay, I know they're grainy and distant objects look fuzzy but overall its an extremely colorful, very detailed and good looking game. Looks no worse than anything I've seen on the N64.
Controls: The very nature of the game makes certain things a little awkward, using the shoulder buttons while moving quickly can be annoying and the camera angles can be a pain, but overall its a minor annoyance.
The rest of the game controls extremely well! I love how easy it is to turn, jump and whatnot. Spot on controls, which is to be expected from the sonic team.
Overall Gameplay: I would rate it very high! I love how fast paced the game is. I thought it would be really really plodding and slow (and certainly that happens) but that is the case with most 3D games in my opinion...
I really really like the game and am extremely satisfied with it. Overall I'd give it a low A or high B. I've read places that it hasn't "aged" well. But I don't think age is an issue, a good game is a good game. This is a good game.
Elevator Action Returns is better though :D
I'm glad somebody snapped to their senses. Burning Rangers is on my top 10 list for the Saturn.
not a top 10 game,
but not bad, it gets better as you go, yet cuts off just when it gets REAL good.
I managed to snag a MINT US copy complete for $40.
Would I pay as much now?
No