After a few false starts a few weeks back, where we were unable to progress past Metropolis Zone due to a bug that prevented Eggman from appearing, we had a bug-free playthrough today which allowed us to finish it. And let me say this: it’s bloody awesome.
Visiting Lego versions of Green Hill Zone, Metropolis Zone, the beach from Sonic Adventure, Sonic 2’s Special Stages, Marble Zone and (Sonic’s least favourite) Labyrinth Zone – as well as Chaos appearing – it does a better job of celebrating the Sonic series than Sonic Generations ever did.
It’s genuinely funny too. Gollum appears at one point, looking for gold rings. Eggman says “Get a load of this!”. Omachao chaosplains how to play (“Fire is hot!”, “Pushing blocks makes them move!”), it’s filled to the brim with egg puns, Amy the Overly Attached Girlfriend, and so on.
The hub world for Sonic is pretty good too, with areas based on Ice Cap, Carnival Night, Sandopolis Zone, and others. There’s even a snowboarding section, and Sonic quotes lines from some of the songs in his games!
It’s funny to think that Traveller’s Tales, who are part of TT Games, who make the Lego titles, actually made Sonic games in the distant past – Sonic 3D Blast and Sonic R were theirs.
And of course, you want to know how this expansion compares to the others, right? Well: Sonic the Hedgehog > Adventure Time > Midway Arcade > Doctor Who > The Simpsons > Ghostbusters > Back to the Future.
Yep. It’s the best. Here’s my playthrough, in case you don’t believe me.
I’ll admit, it’s been a little while since I’ve done one of these, but no matter! I’m here now doing another weekly roundup of personal gaming events, and that’s what’s important. Isn’t it?
Play
Pokémon Sun (3DS)
Just the 37 hours in at the moment, which is longer than it took for me to complete Pokémon Y, so I could suggest I’m nearing the end. Right? Wrong. I don’t know how far in I am, but of the four islands (that I’m aware of) I’m barely into the third one. This could be because I’m hooked on Poképelego and Festival Plaza, between the two of which I’ve easily spent half my game playing.
Pokémon Go (iOS)
Still playing. No baby pokeymens yet though.
Lego Dimensions (PS4)
Mainly the Sonic the Hedgehog level and hub world this week. It worked this time, rather than get stuck on the Metropolis Zone section, so we managed to complete it!
Mr. Pumpkin Adventure (Wii U)
Also in “games completed” news, is this lovely little puzzle adventure game in the mould of Machinarium. It’s not as good as that, unfortunately, but it’s still pretty good. It also has far more characters with fruit and vegetables for heads than Machinarium ever did, if that makes a difference.
SteamWorld Heist (3DS)
Crivens is this good. I don’t know why I never pounced on it when released, but thanks to a trio of deals (cheap credit, cheap game, My Nintendo discount) I bought it for a tiny price a few weeks back and finally started it this week. it is excellent. Steam-powered robots, in space, in a side-on X-commy sort of game where bullets ricochet off walls and floors? Come ON. How can it not be excellent?
Picross e7 (3DS)
Just a few puzzles on this.
Want
A NINTENDO SWITCH. And yes! Sonic Mania IS coming to the Switch! Stay tuned for more thoughts on the Switch in the future, but for now, I also want Zelda for it. And Mario.
Bin
Very little. Some of the Switch stuff I suppose (like the included grip not being able to charge the joy-cons, and the UK Zelda Special Edition not coming with all the stuff the US one does).
Expense
I’m being very good so far this year, having not spent a penny on anything. I’ve had free copies of Lifeline: Whiteout (iOS), Mass Effect 2 (PC) and Dirt Showdown (Mac) though.
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