saw Sonic Adventure DX for $10

[Allnatural]

...new, at a local store. Never played the Dreamcast version, except for a brief stint at a kiosk years ago. Tempting buy, despite the almost universal derision from the critics.

I've seen the videos; that camera is totally bonkers...

The user reviews however (I'm talking GameFAQs here) are largely positive. Any of you guys play it?

 

[PsyMan]

They usually start with the pros of a game but this is an exception, so...

- As you already said the camera is placed on weird spots sometimes.
- The graphics are almost the same as on the original DC version apart from the design of Sonic (the other characters are exactly the same).
- The original DC version seems to be faster and with less frameskipping than the GC and PC versions.
- The controls are a quite strange (difficult?) especially on PC without an analog pad.

The pros:

- The first released action/adventure 3D Sonic game.
- Many characters, each with his own unique mission and difficulty level.
- Some neat subgames.
- The DX version has more polygons than the DC version.
- The DX version has some "extra" missions that weren't on the DC version.
- The DX version also has some unlockable old Sonic games originally created for GameGear; From Sonic 1 to Sonic Drift and more...
- Only 10$

My opinion: The DX version could have been much better (regarding speed, GFX and controls) but unfortunately it isn't. Despite that, it's not a bad game and it could be considered as a classic.
Since you lost the DC version and you're given the chance to get it now (with extras and low price) you should not lose it.

 

[Allnatural]

Yeah, most of the reviews seemed more critical of the fact that it wasn't a better port; fixing the issues that they tolerated with the original DC release (those same sites generally gave high marks to the DC version).

 

[ScottJC]

I've got the PC version of that game, definitely a nice game, wish they'd port Sonic Adventure 2 for the PC

 

[Nin_10_Dough]

Which store? I think I might have to go get a copy myself.

 

[Allnatural]

Which store? I think I might have to go get a copy myself.

Circuit City

'twas the bargain bin, so your results may vary.

 

[Nin_10_Dough]

Thanks man

I'll check it out

 

[Allnatural]

Thanks man

I'll check it out

Good luck. I was in there the other day and they were out. Oh well, wasn't really sure I wanted it anyway...

 

[GCFreak]

I've played Sonic DX, I conquered it, and it is definately a good game, has many advantages over Sonic Adventure, like Mini-games, Much better Graphics, and many more.