Sonic Music: The Halcyon Days

feeds@kickapps.com (Rapidfire the Hedgehog) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:34:01 PST

As Sonic 4 advances ever steadily upon us, we're getting more and more lipservice paid to the prospect of a retro revival in the franchise. Looking at the things that "made" classic Sonic, I'm firmly convinced that the soundtrack will contribute quite markedly to how much of a retro feel will be had. Indulge my curiosity, then: what were some of your favourite Sonic music tracks from the retro age (1991-1998) and why?

Mine, in chronological order:

1. Labyrinth Zone - it never really struck me as fitting for a water zone per se, but I always found it to be a strangely charming tune. Starting off slow and building up without ever getting tense, the music is relentlessly pacific. I suppose that soothing calmness was what always struck me as so pleasant about it. Truly, a track of solid gold that pays lasting tribute to Masato Nakamura.

Sonic run on water

feeds@kickapps.com (Quantom X) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:02:13 PST

Why can't Sonic run on water like The Flash or something?

Why Are Zone Eyecatcher Pictures So Off?

feeds@kickapps.com (GT the Magikoopa) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:46:06 PST

Take a look at Hydrocity Zone. In the eyecatcher picture, there is grassy foliage. However, in the big picture above taken from the actual game, THERE IS NO GRASSY FOLIAGE AT ALL. No trace of anything green, no highly detailed palm leaves, nothing but water and bricks. Man, they sure are horrible at this.

All of the zone eyecatcher pictures are like this as well in many of the Sonic games. If they didn't do such a horrible job, maybe I might of said that there was a pattern we could of looked into. From what I understand is that we shouldn't bother, am I right?

Oh dear: new characters!

feeds@kickapps.com (Ultra Sonic 007) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:25:45 PST

However, I am somewhat optimistic about Miles "Arms" Prower, Nipples the Enchilada, Bat-face the Rogue, and Original the Character.

(Salty language lulz)

I get the feeling I'm the only person who saw it like this, but....

feeds@kickapps.com (The Turtle Guy) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:47:36 PST

Most likely due to the box art, I always used to see Robotnik in Sonic 2 (my first Sonic) as a giant bearded MODOK-esque flying severed head, tilted back, in a helmet that obscured his eyes with buck teeth, who flared his nostrils at you when he got hit.

Observe...

I can see the little fat man now, and it took a while for me to re-see the head version, but I swear this was Robotnik to me as a child.

I think he reminded me of the Dopefish.

Can't believe there was no topic about the Sonic vs Knuckles match currently on GameFAQs

feeds@kickapps.com (SonicV2) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:56:47 PST

It should be every Sonic fan's wetdream. And now there's only four more minutes until it ends!

Silver?

feeds@kickapps.com (Quantom X) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:22:55 PST

Who exactly is Silver? The only thing I know about him is his name and that he is from the future.

My god....

feeds@kickapps.com (Hukos) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:48:52 PST

Hell really has frozen over.

UK magazine Ngamer has posted an interesting tweet on Twitter this afternoon, making a rather bold claim that not only comes right out of the left field and has left us all a bit dazed and confused here at Nintendo Life Towers.
We should stress this is currently deep in the realms of rumour territory for now, with no confirmed word from Sega or Nintendo, so please take it with a rather large pinch of salt for the time being.
Here's the Tweet in...

Wow... the Wii is AMAZING!!!!! LOL!!!!

feeds@kickapps.com (Silv) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:28:28 PST

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RbmFrbgRqo

I need to get me an Xbox 360, and maybe I'll give Sonic Unleashed another chance. It's like, a completely different game on the Wii, and one I didn't like.

What if Sonic Heroes had co-op play?

feeds@kickapps.com (Silv) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:07:28 PST

Alright, this idea is inspired by three things. One being the discussion of the new Sonic compilation on the DS, Sonic 06 co-op mode, and of course, Sonic Heroes. This just kinda came to me randomly, and I thought I'd pop this idea up out of the blue.

I don't know about anyone else, but I'm big into co-op gaming. In many ways to me, it's more fun that competitive play. And well, cruising through co-op mode on Sonic 06 was a million times more fun than going at it solo. It took a lot of the "brawling" concepts from Sonic Heroes. So part of it was platforming, and part of it, just felt like a co-op beat-em-up game.

So imagine if you will, a co-op beat-em-up game, that plays like a 3D Sonic game. Or more accurately, imagine something like Sonic Heroes as a free roaming co-op game, rather than the switching style. Sonic style level designs... plenty of loops and speed and all that cool stuff. However, in co-op play yo,u could sections where say, there's a switch up high...

Sonic Spinball is back!

feeds@kickapps.com (nukeallthewhales) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:04:21 PST

No, not that game... but the ride! at none other than Alton Towers!

A Sonic-branded rollercoaster will launch at Alton Towers next month.
The rollercoaster is part of a three-year deal between Alton Towers and Sega, which will see the publisher hold exclusive video game rights at the resort. The Alton Towers Hotel will also feature a Sonic The Hedgehog themed room, which guests can stay in and play the latest Sonic games.
The rollercoaster is an updated version of Alton Towers’ Spinball Whizzer, and will be called the Sonic Spinball as of Saturday, February 13th.
“We are delighted to be working with Merlin Entertainments and Alton Towers Resort” said Sega UK marketing director Amanda Farr.
“Partnering Sonic with one of the UK’s most popular destinations for a family day out is a...

Holy crap! Someone comptent at SEGA!

feeds@kickapps.com (SonicV2) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:26:32 PST

Acknowledges Sonic's Always Been for Kids

It is one thing for the ongoing debate concerning a Sonic fan versus a "true" fan, and the typical split between older veterans and new generation Sonic lovers, to run its course through independent venues. It is quite another when it is addressed through official Sega channels.

Today, Sega Europe employee Kevin Eva, under his ArchangelUK handle on the Sonic City Blognik, tried to level the playing field between fans old and new, in a push for peace between the two factions. But in doing so, he called seasoned Sonic veterans who put down the new generation "elitist."

"I'm talking about that...

Sonic Adventure coming to XBLA?

feeds@kickapps.com (SHADONIC) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:41:53 PST

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/11/rumor-sonic-adventure-coming-to-xbla/#comments

Interesting. From the look of pic it appear to be the Dreamcast verison and not Director's Cut from the Game Cube. Also I doubt Sega is gonna give the game for free.

It just bugs me...

feeds@kickapps.com (CTSucks 666) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:46:24 PST

So... in the intro for Sonic 3 and Knuckles Super Sonic is flying through the ocean, feeling refreshing the ocean spray blow through his quills... the island comes into view and he breaks away from the tornado a bit as he flies onto the island to OH GOD A KNUCKLE SANDWHICH!

That punch knocked the Emeralds out of Super Sonic when he's SUPPOSED to be invincible.

I mean, how the heck did that happen!? Does Knuckles punch THAT hard!? I mean... Perfect Chaos mouth beams just knock Sonic back in his Super form and, at worst, The Robot that you fight at the end of Sonic Rush just knocks a few rings outta you but NEVER do they knock all the emeralds out!

So yeah, it's just sort of a weird thing I noticed...

I thought about it and thought that maybe since Knuckles guards the Master Emerald he used it`s power somehow?...

Interview with Naoto Ohshima

feeds@kickapps.com (Sailor Rose Dust) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:14:41 PST

Courtesy of Gamesutra.

Interesting bit of information is that Sonic CD was intended to be a CD version of Sonic 1. That would explain that unlockable bit in SCD with Tails saying "See you next game."

It also gives a bit of insight as to why Sonic's main colors are red, white, and blue.

Michael Jackson's involvement with Sonic 3: CONFIRMED

feeds@kickapps.com (Sailor Rose Dust) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:09:02 PST

Courtesy of Sonic Retro.

Another rumor bites the dust.

Sonic Classic Collection - Another compilation coming 2010!

feeds@kickapps.com (NelStone) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:58:02 PST

http://blogs.sega.com/eur...ection-debuts-on-the-ds/

Let's hope they actually try with this one. *Glares at Sonic The Hedgehog Genesis* >_>

I will admit, it is awesome that it seems Sonic and Knuckles can actually be played together as a team in this one.

Sonic comes to LittleBigPlanet

feeds@kickapps.com (SHADONIC) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:15:18 PST

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/20/littlebigplanet-getting-bluer-blurrier-with-sonic-costume-pack/#comments

They look adorable and creepy at the same time . And what the Hell no Amy?

Crush 40 DLC Songs in Rock Band.

feeds@kickapps.com (John Taylor) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:40:24 PST

Linkies Will be getting. Because I am a silly man.

sonic unleashed on the xbox, too weird or not?

feeds@kickapps.com (sonicsfan1991) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:02:07 PST

i was just wondering, is it worth the buy?

i'm a huge and loyal sonic fan, but i got scared from the cover of the game. i mean shadow the hedgehog as fun playing the game was, i don't feel comfortable with it, kinda ruins the image of sonic games, i mean aliens?? come on.

so is sonic uleashed a good game or something i'll be confused with where as sonic's stroyline goes?

p.s: sorry if this is a late thread, i'm traveling so i won't bother checking if its a mentioned topic... i'm being selfish and lazy sorry

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