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yet another 20-something drifting endlessly through the void. insert terrible bio here
I also love Ohshima Sonic, but I dunno if "cohesive" is a word I would use to describe Superstars...
The way the levels are built for singleplayer and the bosses are built for multiplayer, as well as the OST flip-flopping between styles...
Feels like two totally different directions in one game
The way the levels are built for singleplayer and the bosses are built for multiplayer, as well as the OST flip-flopping between styles...
Feels like two totally different directions in one game
January 22, 2026 at 9:44 PM
I also love Ohshima Sonic, but I dunno if "cohesive" is a word I would use to describe Superstars...
The way the levels are built for singleplayer and the bosses are built for multiplayer, as well as the OST flip-flopping between styles...
Feels like two totally different directions in one game
The way the levels are built for singleplayer and the bosses are built for multiplayer, as well as the OST flip-flopping between styles...
Feels like two totally different directions in one game
I dunno, I feel like the transition was reasonably gradual.
Jumping from S2 to SA2 is one thing, but I find it easy to imagine Sonic 3&K as being the same world as Adventure 1 (DC ver).
The colors and level of detail on the sprites/models, the balance of realism and surrealism in the environments...
Jumping from S2 to SA2 is one thing, but I find it easy to imagine Sonic 3&K as being the same world as Adventure 1 (DC ver).
The colors and level of detail on the sprites/models, the balance of realism and surrealism in the environments...
January 18, 2026 at 10:52 PM
I dunno, I feel like the transition was reasonably gradual.
Jumping from S2 to SA2 is one thing, but I find it easy to imagine Sonic 3&K as being the same world as Adventure 1 (DC ver).
The colors and level of detail on the sprites/models, the balance of realism and surrealism in the environments...
Jumping from S2 to SA2 is one thing, but I find it easy to imagine Sonic 3&K as being the same world as Adventure 1 (DC ver).
The colors and level of detail on the sprites/models, the balance of realism and surrealism in the environments...
nahhhh, you gotta admit that "actually the game's NOT over, here's the sequel!" is an insane meta-twist
uchikoshi lives for this stuff
too bad it was probably a bad financial decision to sell two games (for the PRICE of 2 games) but promote it as one game
hence why they're now spoiling the twist
uchikoshi lives for this stuff
too bad it was probably a bad financial decision to sell two games (for the PRICE of 2 games) but promote it as one game
hence why they're now spoiling the twist
January 16, 2026 at 8:14 AM
nahhhh, you gotta admit that "actually the game's NOT over, here's the sequel!" is an insane meta-twist
uchikoshi lives for this stuff
too bad it was probably a bad financial decision to sell two games (for the PRICE of 2 games) but promote it as one game
hence why they're now spoiling the twist
uchikoshi lives for this stuff
too bad it was probably a bad financial decision to sell two games (for the PRICE of 2 games) but promote it as one game
hence why they're now spoiling the twist
this was originally a twist
which they are now spoiling for marketing reasons
in retrospect, it may have not been the smartest move to promote the game as having LESS content than it really does
which they are now spoiling for marketing reasons
in retrospect, it may have not been the smartest move to promote the game as having LESS content than it really does
January 16, 2026 at 8:11 AM
this was originally a twist
which they are now spoiling for marketing reasons
in retrospect, it may have not been the smartest move to promote the game as having LESS content than it really does
which they are now spoiling for marketing reasons
in retrospect, it may have not been the smartest move to promote the game as having LESS content than it really does
or maybe moreso the marketing team
"okay guys your twist is cool and all but it's probably not smart to promote the game as having LESS content than it actually does!"
something like that
"okay guys your twist is cool and all but it's probably not smart to promote the game as having LESS content than it actually does!"
something like that
January 16, 2026 at 8:10 AM
or maybe moreso the marketing team
"okay guys your twist is cool and all but it's probably not smart to promote the game as having LESS content than it actually does!"
something like that
"okay guys your twist is cool and all but it's probably not smart to promote the game as having LESS content than it actually does!"
something like that
(probably because they spent multiple games' worth of BUDGET and are desperate to recoup costs, while many people are reluctant to buy in since it's more expensive than their previous games like danganronpa)
January 16, 2026 at 8:07 AM
(probably because they spent multiple games' worth of BUDGET and are desperate to recoup costs, while many people are reluctant to buy in since it's more expensive than their previous games like danganronpa)
game has an insane meta twist where you think it's ending like 30 hours in, but then the title screen changes to "HUNDRED LINE 2" and suddenly you're playing the "sequel"
now they are spoiling the twist for marketing reasons, to promote the fact that the game has multiple games' worth of content
now they are spoiling the twist for marketing reasons, to promote the fact that the game has multiple games' worth of content
January 16, 2026 at 8:05 AM
game has an insane meta twist where you think it's ending like 30 hours in, but then the title screen changes to "HUNDRED LINE 2" and suddenly you're playing the "sequel"
now they are spoiling the twist for marketing reasons, to promote the fact that the game has multiple games' worth of content
now they are spoiling the twist for marketing reasons, to promote the fact that the game has multiple games' worth of content
so uhh, no wonder the marketing team is now turning around and saying
"okay cool twist and all guys but we can't possibly continue to justify the price on this game unless we actually market the fact it's two games"
"okay cool twist and all guys but we can't possibly continue to justify the price on this game unless we actually market the fact it's two games"
January 16, 2026 at 8:01 AM
so uhh, no wonder the marketing team is now turning around and saying
"okay cool twist and all guys but we can't possibly continue to justify the price on this game unless we actually market the fact it's two games"
"okay cool twist and all guys but we can't possibly continue to justify the price on this game unless we actually market the fact it's two games"
okay but to be fair, it's true
it IS 2 games
but that's a spoiler, lol
they really give you a whole 30 hour storyline and climax, leave off on a cliffhanger, then go "SURPRISE, the sequel is RIGHT HERE"
it's the sort of twist that only devs this crazy would actually commit the time (and BUDGET) to
it IS 2 games
but that's a spoiler, lol
they really give you a whole 30 hour storyline and climax, leave off on a cliffhanger, then go "SURPRISE, the sequel is RIGHT HERE"
it's the sort of twist that only devs this crazy would actually commit the time (and BUDGET) to
January 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
okay but to be fair, it's true
it IS 2 games
but that's a spoiler, lol
they really give you a whole 30 hour storyline and climax, leave off on a cliffhanger, then go "SURPRISE, the sequel is RIGHT HERE"
it's the sort of twist that only devs this crazy would actually commit the time (and BUDGET) to
it IS 2 games
but that's a spoiler, lol
they really give you a whole 30 hour storyline and climax, leave off on a cliffhanger, then go "SURPRISE, the sequel is RIGHT HERE"
it's the sort of twist that only devs this crazy would actually commit the time (and BUDGET) to
So to them, 2010s was the first time Sonic's characterization "legitimately" changed since it was in the main continuity, outside comics/cartoons
...Now, all of that being said, I STILL don't get all the fuss regarding movie Sonic, because the movies are a different continuity as well!
...Now, all of that being said, I STILL don't get all the fuss regarding movie Sonic, because the movies are a different continuity as well!
December 23, 2025 at 12:42 AM
So to them, 2010s was the first time Sonic's characterization "legitimately" changed since it was in the main continuity, outside comics/cartoons
...Now, all of that being said, I STILL don't get all the fuss regarding movie Sonic, because the movies are a different continuity as well!
...Now, all of that being said, I STILL don't get all the fuss regarding movie Sonic, because the movies are a different continuity as well!
I get this perspective, but I doubt the 00s kids will ever see it this way, since they're bolstered by the (debatable) belief that 00s Sonic is more faithful to the "intended" 90s characterization from Sega of Japan (SegaSonic), unlike SoA 90s 'tude Sonic who was never "canon" to begin with
December 23, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I get this perspective, but I doubt the 00s kids will ever see it this way, since they're bolstered by the (debatable) belief that 00s Sonic is more faithful to the "intended" 90s characterization from Sega of Japan (SegaSonic), unlike SoA 90s 'tude Sonic who was never "canon" to begin with
Okay okay, let's not go too crazy, lol
Ace Attorney is an exaggerated *parody* of the Japanese legal system. It's not actually the case that you can get away with all the shit these characters get away with in a real Japanese court of law, lmao
Ace Attorney is an exaggerated *parody* of the Japanese legal system. It's not actually the case that you can get away with all the shit these characters get away with in a real Japanese court of law, lmao
December 10, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Okay okay, let's not go too crazy, lol
Ace Attorney is an exaggerated *parody* of the Japanese legal system. It's not actually the case that you can get away with all the shit these characters get away with in a real Japanese court of law, lmao
Ace Attorney is an exaggerated *parody* of the Japanese legal system. It's not actually the case that you can get away with all the shit these characters get away with in a real Japanese court of law, lmao
What happens when you do this on the Eternal Star board? Especially when you first unlock it, when you're not allowed to play any other board until you've "recovered the lost stars"?
December 10, 2025 at 3:24 AM
What happens when you do this on the Eternal Star board? Especially when you first unlock it, when you're not allowed to play any other board until you've "recovered the lost stars"?
wtf this guy blocked me over this??
okay, sure, I guess if you WANT to stay uninformed and overgeneralizing, and keep jumping at every headline designed to upset you, then you can do so in peace
geez...
okay, sure, I guess if you WANT to stay uninformed and overgeneralizing, and keep jumping at every headline designed to upset you, then you can do so in peace
geez...
December 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
wtf this guy blocked me over this??
okay, sure, I guess if you WANT to stay uninformed and overgeneralizing, and keep jumping at every headline designed to upset you, then you can do so in peace
geez...
okay, sure, I guess if you WANT to stay uninformed and overgeneralizing, and keep jumping at every headline designed to upset you, then you can do so in peace
geez...
It IS clickbait though, because like Thaddeus said, it's not GenAI.
They're talking about the same machine learning automation features that have been built into animation tools for years.
"AI" is a buzzword that means a million things and this headline obviously wants people to assume the worst
They're talking about the same machine learning automation features that have been built into animation tools for years.
"AI" is a buzzword that means a million things and this headline obviously wants people to assume the worst
December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It IS clickbait though, because like Thaddeus said, it's not GenAI.
They're talking about the same machine learning automation features that have been built into animation tools for years.
"AI" is a buzzword that means a million things and this headline obviously wants people to assume the worst
They're talking about the same machine learning automation features that have been built into animation tools for years.
"AI" is a buzzword that means a million things and this headline obviously wants people to assume the worst
..But maybe for non-gamers, that's sort of the case for all Mario Party games?
6 is my favorite because I think it has fair minigames and a strategic item system, but it could be the case that adding more agency makes the game harder for casual players to win... randomness is the great equalizer
6 is my favorite because I think it has fair minigames and a strategic item system, but it could be the case that adding more agency makes the game harder for casual players to win... randomness is the great equalizer
December 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
..But maybe for non-gamers, that's sort of the case for all Mario Party games?
6 is my favorite because I think it has fair minigames and a strategic item system, but it could be the case that adding more agency makes the game harder for casual players to win... randomness is the great equalizer
6 is my favorite because I think it has fair minigames and a strategic item system, but it could be the case that adding more agency makes the game harder for casual players to win... randomness is the great equalizer
Speaking as someone who grew up with 1, the game went for quantity over quality. More boards but they're all based around obnoxious gimmicks, you can get screwed over by the choice of minigame before they even start... the game happens TO you, rather than you really being able to PLAY it
December 6, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Speaking as someone who grew up with 1, the game went for quantity over quality. More boards but they're all based around obnoxious gimmicks, you can get screwed over by the choice of minigame before they even start... the game happens TO you, rather than you really being able to PLAY it
It's a PC. Literally a Linux PC, like the Steam Deck. Not a console.
You could even install Windows on it if you *really* wanted to.
So why would the Steam Machine have anything short of full mod support?
(Or are you talking about hardware mods?)
You could even install Windows on it if you *really* wanted to.
So why would the Steam Machine have anything short of full mod support?
(Or are you talking about hardware mods?)
November 13, 2025 at 2:37 AM
It's a PC. Literally a Linux PC, like the Steam Deck. Not a console.
You could even install Windows on it if you *really* wanted to.
So why would the Steam Machine have anything short of full mod support?
(Or are you talking about hardware mods?)
You could even install Windows on it if you *really* wanted to.
So why would the Steam Machine have anything short of full mod support?
(Or are you talking about hardware mods?)
oh my god wait wasn't there a concept for an insect-like tenna
oh dear lord, imagine tenna spider
oh dear lord, imagine tenna spider
November 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
oh my god wait wasn't there a concept for an insect-like tenna
oh dear lord, imagine tenna spider
oh dear lord, imagine tenna spider
what are your thoughts on Black Knight compared to Secret Rings?
September 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
what are your thoughts on Black Knight compared to Secret Rings?
dave cursing this much is totally normal but it was pretty weird to hear it so much coming from john
viv didn't even write this one and yet it's not beating the vivziepop writing allegations
viv didn't even write this one and yet it's not beating the vivziepop writing allegations
September 28, 2025 at 6:01 AM
dave cursing this much is totally normal but it was pretty weird to hear it so much coming from john
viv didn't even write this one and yet it's not beating the vivziepop writing allegations
viv didn't even write this one and yet it's not beating the vivziepop writing allegations
how much will be changed? I can already see that you added a stomp, which is a good addition, and it seems like there have been some physics reworks as well. how about level design?
with a project like this I'm curious where it'll fall between "the same game, updated" and "a whole new game entirely"
with a project like this I'm curious where it'll fall between "the same game, updated" and "a whole new game entirely"
September 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
how much will be changed? I can already see that you added a stomp, which is a good addition, and it seems like there have been some physics reworks as well. how about level design?
with a project like this I'm curious where it'll fall between "the same game, updated" and "a whole new game entirely"
with a project like this I'm curious where it'll fall between "the same game, updated" and "a whole new game entirely"
Just look at that smile. You can tell he was very loved. Wishing your family well!
August 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Just look at that smile. You can tell he was very loved. Wishing your family well!
honestly though, the first game has a good reason to be called that
and I'm not talking about the real-life reason
and I'm not talking about the real-life reason
July 13, 2025 at 1:32 AM
honestly though, the first game has a good reason to be called that
and I'm not talking about the real-life reason
and I'm not talking about the real-life reason