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Sonic Adventure - Sega Dreamcast

Platform : Sega Dreamcast
Rated: Everyone
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 335 ratings

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Sonic Adventure - Sega Dreamcast


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Sega's beloved blue mascot has been given the full 3D treatment in Sonic Adventure, the first game featuring Sonic the Hedgehog on the 128-bit Dreamcast console. Sonic has retained his classic moves from previous games in the series, so players will be able to dash at high speeds, perform spins to defeat enemies and jump into the air to reach suspended platforms. Sonic has also learned how to pick up, throw, and even shake items in his grasp! In addition, the spin attack has been refined: once Sonic is in mid-air, pressing a button will have the hedgehog automatically blast toward an enemy like a homing missile. The main game is the Adventure Mode, where you'll be able to explore two areas forming each level: the Adventure Field and Action Stage. The three Adventure Fields (Station Square, Mystic Ruins and Egg Carrier) serve as gateways to the ten stages in the game. Sonic will find himself on a busy street, on a beach resort next to a train station, inside a jungle, and various other settings filled with people to talk to and objects to manipulate. Once Sonic is ready to embark on an Action Stage, he can leave the Adventure Field at any time to travel to a new destination. The Action Stage requires the "Blue Blur" to complete a specific objective as fast as possible, such as finding his young friend Tails or retrieving one of the seven Chaos Emeralds in the game. These Chaos Emeralds must be found at all costs -- the evil Dr. Robotnik is planning on feeding them to a strange creature named Chaos. The problem? The water-based alien grows larger and more powerful with every emerald it consumes! Besides confronting Chaos and Dr. Robotnik, Sonic will also have to deal with various robotic creations designed to impede his progress; take them out with his patented whirl and free the helpless animals trapped inside!

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After several years in video game retirement, Sonic the Hedgehog returns as the star of a graphically stunning 3-D adventure game that blows away every other game in the genre. Sonic is joined by five of his friends in a massive quest that spans over 50 game levels filled with remarkable visuals and a pulsating soundtrack. Taking full advantage of the unprecedented processing power of the Dreamcast, Sega's development crew, Sonic Team, has designed several gravity-defying game levels that will keep gamers hooked.

Our favorite level is Windy Valley, which requires you to survive the stormy perils of a tremendous tornado. This tyrant of nature chases you relentlessly before ultimately sucking you into the air and up through its eye. During the chase, the tornado manages to tear up just about everything on the screen. This dizzying visual spectacle moves so fast that you will literally hold on to the game controller for dear life.

Assuming you survive the tornado, there are several more challenging areas to conquer, including a level that requires you to snowboard directly in the path of a fast-approaching avalanche. During the Emerald Coast level, you will race across a precarious dock as a killer whale attacks from below, destroying the wood planks underneath your feet while you attempt to outrun the crazed creature.

We also liked the numerous mini-games scattered throughout this title. When you least expect it, Sonic Adventure tosses in some old-fashioned arcade action, such as pinball or bumper car racing. In between, you can raise virtual pets, known in the game as "Chao." These characters, which are saved using the optional Visual Memory Unit (VMU), can be combined with other Chao characters exchanged between friends or downloaded via the Internet.

Gamers looking to show off the strong processing power of the 128-bit Dreamcast will definitely want to pick up this title. Simply put, Sonic Adventure's graphics surpass those of any other game currently available on any home video game system. Let the Sonic assault begin. --Brett Atwood

Pros:

  • Strong replay value
  • Stunning graphics
  • Bonus virtual pet game
  • Six different game characters

Cons:

  • May be too fast-moving for some players
  • Awkward camera angles can inhibit gameplay in some areas

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
335 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the playability, graphics, and condition of the video game software. They mention that it works great, has great graphics, is stunning, and in perfect condition. They also appreciate the speed and difficulty. That said, some complain about the durability and scratch resistance.

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41 customers mention34 positive7 negative

Customers like the playability of the game. They mention it's a great game, with good gameplay. They also say it'll keep them entertained for hours, with varying gameplay styles. They enjoy mastering each level.

"...Boss fights are Awesome and great since your fighting both Dr. Robotnik and Chaos and his transformed states...." Read more

"...Sonic Adventure is an amazing game. But over half the million launch day copies are defective on any non-launch day Dreamcast due to a bad pressing...." Read more

"...Overall, it still is a 5 star game and it might be one of the greatest games ever made." Read more

"...It works great it's a cool game the only thing is the black market is online!..." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers are impressed with the graphics in the video game. They say the game looks amazing, stunning, and detailed. They also appreciate the textures, which make the environment seem more realistic. Overall, customers find the graphics to be beautiful, creative, and challenging.

"...challenging, amazing, ... The details are just mind blowing and stunning. For anyone who has a Dreamcast, you have to own this game...." Read more

"...Great camera angles, great platforming, great speed, great graphics, good voice acting, acceptional cut-scenes, it's perfect...." Read more

"...but the different, more vivid textures make it seem like a more realistic environment while also giving it a sense of older fashion-sense..." Read more

"...In short it works and looks great. BUY IT FROM AMAZON WAREHOUSE DEALS!!!" Read more

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Customers are happy with the condition of the video game software. They mention that it is in perfect condition with all original artwork, manual, and casing. Some customers also mention that the back of the disc looked brand new.

"...This game is beautiful, creative, challenging, amazing, ... The details are just mind blowing and stunning...." Read more

"...apart when you open it but it's not a huge deal, the back of the disc looked brand new...." Read more

"This was amazing! The quality of that disc was amazing! Litreally only one little scratch on the side and that's something easily overlooked...." Read more

"...It was worth it. And the disc was in good condition. Great for nostalgic people." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers find the speed of the video game software to be great. They mention that it boots up right away, has fast-paced levels, and is prompt with responses.

"...Sonic has standard, fast-paced levels. Tails has to race against Sonic in his stages. Knuckles has to look for shards of his beloved Master Emerald...." Read more

"...I definetely see why. Great camera angles, great platforming, great speed, great graphics, good voice acting, acceptional cut-scenes, it's perfect...." Read more

"Game was better than described. Booted up right away and played just as it designed. Daughter will love the retro game system and game." Read more

"They have been wonderful to order from. Very prompt with responses and more than helpful with any issues. Highly recommended" Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers find the video game difficult, saying there is plenty to do and a storyline of 6 different characters. They also appreciate the exploring aspect and the amount of content available on one disk.

"...There is plenty to do and a storyline of 6 different characters to view different aspects of the plot. Sonic has standard, fast-paced levels...." Read more

"...This game is beautiful, creative, challenging, amazing, ... The details are just mind blowing and stunning...." Read more

"...I'm amazed at how well this game looks and the amount of content available on one disk...." Read more

"Fun adventure game. Has a good exploring aspect about it" Read more

7 customers mention3 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the scratch resistance of the video game software. Some mention that it has no scratches, while others say that it had a decent scratch on the case.

"The disc has many scratches on it and the game crashes after the cutscene that plays before the egg..." Read more

"...warehouse deals and was scared of the acceptable rating BUT it has no scratches and runs great...." Read more

"...The quality of that disc was amazing! Litreally only one little scratch on the side and that's something easily overlooked...." Read more

"Perfect condition. No scratches. Plays great." Read more

7 customers mention4 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the video game software. Some mention it's an awesome product for an awesome price, while others say it'd be a total waste of money.

"...Other than that, it was fantastic! Worth the price...." Read more

"...Definitely not worth the money I paid and I’m not too happy about it." Read more

"such a great price and game thanx to brooksamillion i finally got this game i was looking for a while" Read more

"...His levels are just a fishing mini-game. There's nothing special at all, just a boring fishing game, way to go sonic team...." Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the video game software. They mention that the case is cracked and falls apart when they open it. Some say that the game crashes early on.

"...] The disc has many scratches on it and the game crashes after the cutscene that plays before the egg hornet boss...." Read more

"The case is cracked and falls apart when you open it but it's not a huge deal, the back of the disc looked brand new...." Read more

"...Sonic level's, which should have been the entire game, are plagued with a broken camera (it was on crack, sometimes it would focus inside a wall)..." Read more

"Broken..." Read more

Great! Amazon Warehouse Deals (Acceptable)
5 Stars
Great! Amazon Warehouse Deals (Acceptable)
This was my first game ever as a kid and my original copy was in bad shape. I wanted a good copy but wasn't going to pay $95 for a brand new copy. I had never bought a game from amazon warehouse deals and was scared of the acceptable rating BUT it has no scratches and runs great. They also sell the sega all stars version (this being the good copy NOT the defective launch copy you may have heard of).In short it works and looks great. BUY IT FROM AMAZON WAREHOUSE DEALS!!!
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