So uh... Hi guys! This is Nargan. I know we've been dead for a while but honestly there really hasn't been any news lately.
The one major thing that has happened while we were out was the release of the Sonic the Hedgehog Level Pack for Lego Dimensions. Everyone's favorites are here! (Yes, even Big.) PERSONAL OPINION ALERT: Sonic's pack in Lego Dimensions to me delivers a more interesting and easier to understand version of Sonic Generations. While it isn't as long, because it's not a full game, and doesn't have the same charm as the Classic Modern mashup, it beats the latter in story for sure. While it is expensive (retailing at $29.99) it seems to deliver a worthwhile experience and it is the only good Sonic game you will play this year. (Sorry Fire and Ice) The only major problem I have with it is the fact that you have to purchase the starter pack ($79.99 on average) AND if you truly want to 100% the level pack you need to obtain Supergirl. This can be easily achieved for PS4 owners as she is included in their starter packs but it will not be as simple for Xbox users. Eggman looks great in this game. (Really hoping for an Egg Mobile set down the line) Another thing to talk about is the fantastic fanservice in this game. It contains many references to previous games and characters. There's even a not so subtle Genesis/Mega Drive in one cutscene! Product Placement Now with all that fanservice comes some nostalgia pandering. I would say that we should give Green Hill Zone a pass but this is about the fourth time we've had a new version of it since about 2010 with Generations, Sonic 4, and Lost World. Come on, we all know Windy Hill was just a name change. It even had Green Hill music halfway through. "Hey look it's those Sonic 2 special stages that we've completely forgotten about!" Speaking of music, the only tracks in the game left untouched are from the Adventure era. While that's all fine and good the classic zones have really poor rip off versions of the original songs. The title music alone is enough to make your ears bleed... Ok maybe that's a bit too far but the point still stands. Original music would've been great and I'd like to believe licensing got in the way. (I heard once that SEGA has to pay every time they use the Green Hill theme. Might not be true) My last complaint I have about the "game" is that you can't die. I know it's a Lego game but I'd appreciate it if there was an option so that it felt like a real Sonic game. Dying in a boss battle means nothing when you just regenerate and the boss maintains his weaker status. This may be a blessing however because the bosses are long and drawn out for the most part. Overall this is a great game that seems to be everything you could hope for in a year without a Sonic game. While I see it as nothing but a placeholder to scratch that Sonic itch until Mania, it gets the job done combining the basic Lego gameplay with some fantastic Sonic content. Overall Grade: (Placeholder IGN Meme) + Great References That Will Have Any Longtime Fan Excited + Top Notch Writing + It's Sonic In Lego Form. Duh. + Amount Of Characters (Even If They Are NPC's) - Genesis Stages Without Their Original Music - Lack Of Challenge (Though It Is Lego) - Other Figures Needed For 100% Completion
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