Sonic Adventure XBLA Review

[AshmoreVid]

Big the Cats and Amys only last like 10 mins so it doesnt really matter

[Sparspex]

Liam, what do you use to record your xbox, and what recording software do you use? I really would like to review games as well

[LiamRproductions]

@Sparspex I've switched to something else since this video. The software I use is called 'EyeTV' and the hardware is a Hauppauge HD PVR.

[TeamTripleStar]

Hey Liam did you own a dreamcast?

[LiamRproductions]

@TeamTripleStar yeah

[TeamTripleStar]

Dreamcast version is the best version

[LiamRproductions]

@TeamTripleStar How?

[TeamTripleStar]

@LiamRproductions in my oppion I thought the controls felt alot less slippery than DX and that it had a better camera. I also didnt come across any where near as much glitches as I did in DX even when I was unfortunately forced to play as the dreaded behemoth Big the Cat just my oppion of cource

[594Blackninja]

meh... this review sucks...

[LiamRproductions]

@594Blackninja How come?

[594Blackninja]

@LiamRproductions i dunno lol, i liked the game

[LiamRproductions]

@594Blackninja Yup, that's what I thought -_-

[FireGXLOL]

what was a 9/10 back then is a 6/10 now. thats just the way it works. there are bigger and better things now. nostalgia should never add points to a final score. liam understands that

[jamesfelix303]

What are the achievments in this game like? Just beating the character's stories and stuff?

[Anthony74561]

@jamesfelix303 Most Likely, like any other XBLA game.

[airfoemoe]

A way to  play in HD and have widescreen is to use VGA or HDMI cables and use the resolutions that allow you to change the screen format in xbox 360's resolution options screen. Just change the screen format to fullscreen instead of widescreen. Won't look as good as 1080p but it will be better than playing in 4:3.

[DaionusThe23rd]

You make a good argument. Definitely worth noting. Personally, I thought Amy's was the absolute worst, due to having the inferior theme, it's failed attempt at incorporating stealth, and generally unengoyable platforming. At the very least, Big is voiced by Duke Nukem, has a nicer instrumental theme, and rarely ever has to deal with platforming.

Additionally, I wonder if it is possible for Jet Grind Radio and possibly even Sonic Adventure 2 to recieve ports.

[thatnerdyrefrenceguy]

Is this your opinion on just the XBLA version or SA1 overall?

[LiamRproductions]

@thatnerdyrefrenceguy Allow me to redirect you to the title of the video - 'XBLA Review'. With that said, my opinion on SA1 overall is about the same. It's incredibly overrated.

[thatnerdyrefrenceguy]

@LiamRproductions Are you more a fan of SA2?

[LiamRproductions]

@thatnerdyrefrenceguy I prefer it, but it's not great by a long chalk either.

[muchohumpty]

I was excited for the game coming to XBL & planned to buy it. Then I played the game trial & it was so bad. I didnt remember how bad it was. Its very dated & clunky. Not worth 800 pts at all

Crazy TaXI will be good though shemnue also

[nerftendo005]

So, do you think that the XBLA version should've been more updated from the original version? Is that why you're saying that the XBLA version is a letdown?

[CrappyAmvNetwork]

man I would love if they brought SA2 to the XBLA, they could have multiplayer chao races and karate fights with your friends and trade chaos it would be amazing

[nerftendo005]

@CrappyAmvNetwork Yeah, it would be nice if they ported SA2 to XBLA with online multiplayer via Xbox Live. I wonder, though, is Sonic Adventure on PSN?

[stannaz]

Nice review Liam. I must say I played SA1 back when I was like 6 and I loved the game. I've also played DX version but it wasn't as good as when I first played it. I found more glitches and it was a pain to do near enough everything again. Your also right about Amy's and Big's levels. I may play this game in the furture and see if I can enjoy it like the first time but I'll have to say your final score was fair. Keep up the amazing videos, Liam.

[pwnageking5]

Can't we just pirate the PC version?



[Codybean1]

Sonic games have their bits of magnificence in them, bit the problem seems to be not the game, but that Sonic carries so much baggage. For every sideways building dash and epic Ice Cap avalanche there's an unnessesary Amy chase or Big the Cat fishing level. Sonic's gameplay controls so well even today and is plenty of fun, but later games throw shooting galleries and werehogs in the way of what you actually wanted to play.

[warpedcorebreach]

It's a port of the PC version which is a port of the Gamecube version which is a port of the Dreamcast version... All in all, I'm just sticking to my Wii

[theman2meet5]

I have been waiting for a new review, Thanx. ;D

[Shadow772craig]

Yeah, it seemed a step own from DX and that wasn't on fairly high standing ether. I mean, sheesh, would it have been that hard to remake Adventure using the Adventure 2 engine?

[LiamRproductions]

@Shadow772craig Yeah...it kinda would xD

[Shadow772craig]

@LiamRproductions Really? DQ 9 is basicly running on the DQ 8 engine and that's going between a PS2 and a DS.

[LiamRproductions]

@Shadow772craig Well, this isn't DQ. It's more complicated than I can say.

[DreamKing2]

@LiamRproductions This is not Sonic Adventure, the game they give you on XBL is DX, the reason i know this is because this game has the bugs and glitchy-ness that the DX version had, plus the graphics for this game comes from the DX version aswell. If you have played both the versions you can kind of tell. This being the case, what the hell is up with them trying to rip you off for another 400 points, I know its not much but it is principle. I still have my DC so I'll play that.

[LiamRproductions]

@DreamKing2 Sonic Adventure DX IS Sonic Adventure. It's a direct port, with a few things added in. This XBLA version is Sonic Adventure upscaled. They didn't change any of the original code's fundamentals at all and never have done.

[NewZen41]

@LiamRproductions

Sorry, Liam. It was actually a joke to compensate for how they've been with Sonic Games recently. I'm really looking forward to Colors though-let's just hope the gimmicks aren't going to start another Bad Fanboy riot...>.>

[LiamRproductions]

@NewZen41 Have you played Colours? There really aren't any gimmicks to it, at all.

[NewZen41]

@LiamRproductions

.....8O. You've just made me fall to my knees in happiness. lolz

[LiamRproductions]

@NewZen41 Played a few stages at SoS. Both versions - and it was good!

[NewZen41]

@LiamRproductions

November's on the way....I can hardly wait! :P Look forward to your next reviews.

[Sneep29]

Your just better off getting the Gamecube version.

[Ketorulz]

Whatver. It's Sonic Adventure with an HD upgrade. HARDCORE! HARDCORE! HARDCORE! God, how low can you get in this HD generation? Pretty lame it wouldn't support widescreen considering even games before 1998 can!

[repli99]

Good review! :D

[ADumbZombie]

Whoa how you made your guide white color instead of blue?

[LiamRproductions]

@ADumbZombie I'm on Microsoft's preview program so I got the new Dashboard early.

[XxcanyumxX]

It's been a bit of a while since you did your last review. Anyways, keep it up Liam!!

[kloggeddrain]

OH MY GOD!YOU HATE STUFF TOO?

-Francis.

[ThePickledTheif]

I've only ever played the DX as of now, but it's a pretty good game. Glitchy, and the dub can be awkward, but it's fun.

[MoonBunny420]

They didn't update the graphics as stated in this video. It still is running at 640x480, as was the DC version if you had the vga adapter of course :)

[LiamRproductions]

@MoonBunny420 Nope, they upscaled it. Sawwy.

[laxwolf]

Sonic Adventure 2 was so much better :D

[SoraRoxas111]

@laxwolf Yea but without this SAB2 wouldn't have ever been made so, respect your elders sonny!

[Yarsh52]

Spot on review, Liam. I think nostalgia definitely works in this games favor though because people remember how much they loved it on the Dreamcast growing up and it's easier to get a hold of now on the XLBA/PSN. The platforming for this game was a lot of fun to me and the music certainly brings back memories, so I might buy this.

[mariotehplumber]

u should have gave it a 1/10 dey dont need to remake shit games

[sonicdihedgehog1]

@mariotehfucker stfu and go hump mario and link`s ass.

[kloggeddrain]

@sonicdihedgehog1

look its KAWAIIDESUKAWAII I LUV FURRY PORN AND I MEK KRAPPY RECULURZ!!

[YummyBananaFish]

Loved this game as a young teenager, hate it now. Pulled DX out the other day for a quick spin, the glitchiness KILLS the game. Also, Mystic Ruins music hurts me. 

[ZaneBarrow]

god... even REMAKES can't be good.

What happened to you sonic.... what happened?

[LiamRproductions]

REAL MEN THUMB THEIR OWN COMMENTS UP.

[SoraRoxas111]

@LiamRproductions Yea! wait...

[theg00dnamesg0ne]

100% agreed to the the big the cat thing the only thing that's good about is that he is voiced by duke nukem

[aberyf]

You gonna review Sonic Colors Wii or DS? O.o

[LiamRproductions]

@aberyf Wii.

[aberyf]

@LiamRproductions AWESOME! :D

[FireGXLOL]

Nice review dude.

[LiamRproductions]

Just gonna come out 'n' say this - SONIC HEROES IS A PIECE OF FUCKING SHIT. SUE ME.

[yourdadher]

@LiamRproductions your opinion doesn't mater 

[LiamRproductions]

@yourdadher That why you watch my videos? HUH?

[yourdadher]

@LiamRproductions because i love your accent 

[aberyf]

@LiamRproductions EXACTLY LOL!!! xD your vids are awesome Liam! :D

[suckergettecity]

@LiamRproductions I love you.

...REVIEW HALO REACH!!

:P I kid, I kid...

Or do I?

[LiamRproductions]

@suckergettecity I already plan on doing it.

[BACHE1N2]

@LiamRproductions i already knew that because we played a forge game then multi team we raped

i felt starstruck

[mariotehplumber]

@LiamRproductions and it sucks

[suckergettecity]

@LiamRproductions I hope that's a good thing :P

...is it a good thing?

[kloggeddrain]

@LiamRproductions

every sonic game except sonic 1- Sonic and Knuckles is a piece of shit.

[mariotehplumber]

@kloggeddrain true

[CornishCreamtea07]

@kloggeddrain

What are you talking about SA1 is a really good game, even you 3D haters should be able to admit that

[kloggeddrain]

@CornishCreamtea07

and?

im not a big fan of sonic in general,neither link,small fan of mario.

but honestly,i grew up on this and pokemon,but then they both turned to shit,i turned to FPS's,and never have had a problemb with them,but i would make an exception with modern warfare series.

[CornishCreamtea07]

@kloggeddrain

Well I personally think they are to many FPS and that Modern Warfare is overrated, I don't hate it I just think it's to highly rated and it overshadows better FPS.

[Gameking53]

@LiamRproductions I love you man! Finally someone who agrees with me! :D

[InigoMontoyaLP]

@LiamRproductions Oh u scottish fuck no wondeer harry potter killed his scottish friend cant even remember his name u r so rude they work hard on these games ass

[icklenellierose]

@InigoMontoyaLP HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! You think Liam's Scottish?!?!

Oh my gosh best comment i've read all week....haha!!!

[ultimateanimefighter]

@LiamRproductions Are you serious or are you just being humorous?

[Awesom3Gamer]

@LiamRproductions Dang, that was mah 1st sonic game D: ... Eh, you have an awesome accent, I won't unsubscribe.

[Thecookied]

I will sue you. =P

[ParaSky100]

@LiamRproductions

It's just your opinion Liam, so I won't sue you.

[Dr1Great]

Sonic heroes = best 3d sonic game imo

[LiamRproductions]

@Dr1Great 'Alright! Our next adventure awaits us - so there's no time to waste. We're Sonic Heroes, yeahhhhhhhh!!' - Yeah, great game.

[yourdadher]

@Dr1Great True that

[NewZen41]

We just got this game again for the PS3 because our Dreamcast is in storage since none of the controllers work anymore. Glad we got it, but there ARE some glitches in this version compared to the DC one. Still, beat it in 3 days, had fun, and glad to see SEGA's gettin desperate for money. ^_^

[LiamRproductions]

@NewZen41 They aren't desperate for money, if you go search through the forums, the polls on their website; hundreds and hundreds of people wanted DC games on Live and PSN. Also, this version hasn't added any glitches at all. It's a direct port.

[Ketorulz]

@LiamRproductions That means...Sonic Adventure was ALWAYS a bit glitchy! Aha, now I know what's going on. It was never worse or better! Aha!

[Kayz1mega]

I already have the game cube version so I see no point in wasting money to get this game. Also I think you should checkout the Scott Pilgrim game man. Besides that good review was short sweet and to the point.

[Gameking53]

Cool review, mate. I have the Gamecube version of this game. Great game, but like you said, it contains some horrible voice overs and some annoying glitches.

[goonkid93]

they need add multiplayer for chao garden

[XxBroBuzzxX]

6TH MOTHER FUCKIN' COMMENT BITCHES!!!!!

[nerftendo005]

Sonic Adventure 2 rapes Sonic Adventure 1.

And Sonic Colors looks AWESOME!!!

[LiamRproductions]

@nerftendo005 Me and CJ played that and Sonic 4 at SoS and yes, it was really good.

[cody2989]

I never owned a dreamcast or a gamecube, so I didn't play the adventure titles until I picked up my wii, after hearing about how they are the best 3-D sonic games I honestly wasn't impressed, they were decent I suppose, but the games simply have not aged well