Sonic Colors (Wii, DS)

[Satoryu]

I believe he's been told that, Kieran. His point is Mega Man games are stuck in the old school design where you only shoot forward.

And he's gotta get over that. You shoot in only one direction and you run left and right. If you can't live with that, don't play the game.

[Hypershell]

I believe he's been told that, Kieran.

*raises hand*

And agreed.  It's a play style.  Realism is not always paramount.  If it was, no character without thruster-equipped suits would be able to alter their momentum in mid-air.

[Bueno Excelente]

I believe he's been told that, Kieran. His point is Mega Man games are stuck in the old school design where you only shoot forward.

And he's gotta get over that. You shoot in only one direction and you run left and right. If you can't live with that, don't play the game.

And I said several times, I AM over that. I do think it's stupid to throw evolution to the side like that, though. Not shooting up makes sense in the 8-bit games, and I still have fun playing those. But other than that, it just heavily limits the characters in every single other game. That "shooting up as a special ability" on a recent game proves it. Give this kind of game to anyone who isn't familiar with the games, and they'll think it's stupidly limiting.

And for the last time, I don't give a damn about realism, as long as something plays well.

[Hypershell]

Not shooting up makes sense in the 8-bit games

Samus objects to that statement.

[Bueno Excelente]

Samus objects to that statement.

...it makes sense in the MEGAMAN 8-BIT GAMES. Which are the ones we've been talking about.

Seriously, sometimes you make really smart observations, and other times, you don't seem to have two brain cells to rub together.

[Satoryu]

And I said several times, I AM over that. I do think it's stupid to throw evolution to the side like that, though. Not shooting up makes sense in the 8-bit games, and I still have fun playing those. But other than that, it just heavily limits the characters in every single other game. That "shooting up as a special ability" on a recent game proves it. Give this kind of game to anyone who isn't familiar with the games, and they'll think it's stupidly limiting.

And for the last time, I don't give a damn about realism, as long as something plays well.

I musta missed that part. Sorry, Flash.

Seriously, sometimes you make really smart observations, and other times, you don't seem to have two brain cells to rub together.

No need for the insults. Just because Shelly misunderstood what you said gives you no right to call him stupid, even if it's sandwiched with a compliment.

[Hypershell]

...it makes sense in the MEGAMAN 8-BIT GAMES.

You didn't specify.

Metal Blade objects to that statement.

[Bueno Excelente]

I musta missed that part. Sorry, Flash.

No need for the insults. Just because Shelly misunderstood what you said gives you no right to call him stupid, even if it's sandwiched with a compliment.

We've been exchanging insults for quite awhile. it's the way we say we love each other. =3

You didn't specify.

Metal Blade objects to that statement.

"The 8-bit games" =/= "8-bit games". We were being specific about 8-bit Megaman games.

[Hypershell]

it's the way we say we love each other. =3

I'm touched, but truth be told, I just get bored sometimes.

[Bueno Excelente]

I'm touched, but truth be told, I just get bored sometimes.

That's why the internet is here. For porn, goatse, and me!

[Satoryu]

We've been exchanging insults for quite awhile. it's the way we say we love each other. =3

Well shame on me for not catching it until now. I don't have much tolerance for that kinda thing. If I see any more of it, I will take action.

[Bueno Excelente]

Well shame on me for not catching it until now. I don't have much tolerance for that kinda thing. If I see any more of it, I will take action.

They're harmless internet arguments. But if you feel the need to punish me for any kind of shenanigans, do so. I got no problem with it.

[OBJECTION MAN]

Megaman has limited aiming capabilities not only to preserve the simple gameplay mechanics, but also because his main weapon is MEANT to be limited in its capabilities. The whole idea of the special weapons is to fill in for special circumstances and exploit openings on bosses that are at an advantage against your main weapon.

So whether Samus agrees, disagrees, or strips down (my favorite option), it makes no difference in basic Megaman action game core element philosophy and execution.

I thought this was a Sonic thread?

[Bueno Excelente]

Megaman has limited aiming capabilities not only to preserve the simple gameplay mechanics, but also because his main weapon is MEANT to be limited in its capabilities. The whole idea of the special weapons is to fill in for special circumstances and exploit openings on bosses that are at an advantage against your main weapon.

So whether Samus agrees, disagrees, or strips down (my favorite option), it makes no difference in basic Megaman action game core element philosophy and execution.

I thought this was a Sonic thread?

A Sonic thread on a Megaman board. =P And again, while the limited gameplay makes perfect sense when it context with the 8-bit gameplay of the original games, my point is that it doesn't make sense in more recent games, simply limiting gameplay instead of letting it evolve the way it should.

Anyway, back on topic. I really like the fact that recently, Sonic Team's been throwing the whole unncessary cast in the shitter, leaving the limelight for just Sonic, Tails, Eggman and an occasional cameo/cutscene by others. Games may not be the best, but they kinda got the mood right. And it helps to keep the Sonic furry fandom crap to a minimum.

[Flame]

I absolutely abhor Sonic fan characters.
Sometimes, you'll find that one character that looks official, but good luck with finding one of those.

[Klavier Gavin]

- Game is very near completion
- working on finishing touches and bug testing
- conceptualization most likely began right when Sonic and the Black Knight was wrapped
- Built on the best of Sonic Unleashed
- not intended to be Unleashed lite
- game story is canon for the series
- not many cut scenes
- Wisps may/may not talk
- Wii and DS versions have different scenarios
- no Knuckles

Source

[Protoman Blues]

- Game is so glitched it hurts
- working on finishing touches and bug testing, and by that we mean ordering pizza and laughing with our mouths filled with pizza & Cherry Coke
- conceptualization most likely began right when Sonic and the Black Knight had Sonic wield a sword in glorious medieval times, and realized Sonic & The Boomstick probably wouldn't go over well
- Built on the best of Sonic Unleashed, although what fans consider the best could start a civil war
- not intended to be Unleashed lite, but then we invent a lot of things we wish we didn't like the atomic bomb or the Lifetime network
- game story is canon for the series, if you follow the story that is. I wouldn't...
- not many cut scenes, but enough to give you time to get a drink. I recommend Cherry Coke
- Wisps may/may not talk, and are also not to be confused with the WISPS from ZOE2 that Ardjet used
- Wii and DS versions have different scenarios, you know because they're on different systems.......jerk
- no Knuckles, mo money, and mo problems

Source

I like my version better!

[Klavier Gavin]

I like my version better!

[Bueno Excelente]

Canon for the series.

...canon.

...Sonic... canon.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

>implying that beyond Sonic 1-2-3-&K and Sonic Adventure-Sonic Adventure 2 it's more than a series of mindless reboots.

[Flame]

Sonic has a canon? WAT why werent we informed of this till now

[Protoman Blues]

See, at least Sonic still brings us the joy of laughter! 

[Gotham Ranger]

Sonic has a canon? WAT why werent we informed of this till now

No, but I'm pretty sure Robotnik has a ton of cannons

[Flame]

*awaiting  Sonic "cannon" image*

[Rin]

Sonic canon?
Heh.

Anyway, let's see how this game turns out.
It actually has a chance to be very good.

Wait... no KNUCKLES?!
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU-

[STM]

Since Sonic 4 is now the biggest joke on the interwebs by the insistence "This is the Sonic 4 you've always wanted!" (I pictured my Sonic 4 would be good, Sega), Colors is pretty much the two titles to watch right now.

Both versions look fun, however.