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Sonic CD review
A – Genre
A – Genre
IGN
describes Sonic CD’s genre as a 2D platform runner, this is because the game is
primarily set in a 2D world in which players are required to run on platforms
to reach their objectives which in turn makes the game a 2D platform runner. The
Telegraph and YouTube game reviewer ‘SomecallmeJohnny’ also describes Sonic CD
as a 2D platform runner for the same reasons as mentioned above.
B –
Target Audience
IGN and ‘SomecallmeJohnny’
both agree the target audience for Sonic CD is not necessarily aimed at kids
like many of SEGA’s games are, instead it is aimed at an older audience that
will have played Sonic when they were kids and will gain a sense of Nostalgia
when playing this game on modern devices such as iPhone or Xbox 360. However, the
telegraph argues that it is a game mainly aimed at kids as opposed to adults
due to its non-violent nature and up-beat colour scheme/design.
C –
Narrative/Storyline
IGN’s
description of the Sonic CD storyline is “Sonic comes to life and goes up
against such foes as Metal Sonic, the evil hedgehog created by Dr. Robotnik.
Sonic must collect all the Time Stones from The Little Planet before Dr.
Robotnik can bend time and take over the world.” The Telegraph’s description of
the Sonic CD storyline is “Sonic returns to save the world once again from his
evil foe Dr. Robotnik who this time around has built an evil metal Sonic to
help him take over the world.” Meanwhile ‘SomecallmeJohnny’ describes the Sonic
CD storyline as “Our favourite Hedgehog is back in this instalment of Sonic the
Hedgehog to continue his adventures and stop Dr. Robotnik from carrying out his
evil deeds”.
D –
Characters
IGN says
that as well as being able to play as Sonic, fans can unlock Tails as a
playable character as a special bonus for this enhanced 2011 version of Sonic
CD. The Telegraph and ‘SomecallmeJohnny’ also mention Sonic and Tails as
playable characters as well as mentioning villain Dr. Robotnik as one of the
major characters in the game as well as a few extra enemies who aren’t given
much of a story/personality.
E –
Gameplay
IGN says
that within the game there are more than 50 levels and that Sonic can also
travel through time and explore the past, the present, and the future. The
telegraph says that Sonic adventures through many levels, all with a unique
look and feel to complete the games main objectives. ‘SomecallmeJohnny’ focuses
more on the controls of the game by saying the controls have been made
extremely simple and user friendly so that virtually anyone can pick the game
up and get the hang of it within minutes.
F –
Platforms
IGN, the
Telegraph and ‘SomecallmeJohnny’ all state that this game is available for iPhone,
Android and Xbox 360 as well as the original SEGA CD console in which it was
first released on.
G –
Personal recommendation of reviewer
IGN tops off
their review by saying not only is Sonic CD a very well-made game with smooth
mechanics which make it enjoyable, but it also offers tips about the future of
the Sonic universe and what projects we could expect to see in the near future
as well as allowing players to play as Tails for the very first time. Therefore,
it is definitely worth the purchase in their eyes with a final score of 8.5/10.
Both the Telegraph and ‘Somecallmejohnny’ agree with IGN’s positive review of
the game with the Telegraph saying that the game has the perfect blend of action-packed,
colourful gameplay and user friendly controls and ‘SomecallmeJohnny’ praising
the game for its unique time travel gameplay mechanics which help make the game
so memorable.
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