Sonic Advance is a platform game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, developed by Dimps, published by SEGA , by THQ and by Infogrames (in Europe... See Full Description
Sonic Advance is a platform game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, developed by Dimps, published by SEGA , by THQ and by Infogrames (in Europe...
With so many corporate mega-mergers having gone down in recent years, can it come as much of a surprise to Sega's own figurehead finding a new home on Nintendo's Game Boy Advance? Wipe that shocked look off of your face and prepare to join the speedy little critter on an all-new adventure that fits in the palm of your hand. New graphics give the SONIC series a welcome overhaul, and there are four playable characters in this version. The gameplay takes elements from the classic series namely the side-scrolling, power-up system, and collection of items and combines it with a party game atmosphere, allowing four player in on the action at one time. If you're new to the series, the action revolves around a noble (and awfully fast) little hedgehog that has to traverse worlds and levels, picking up items and battling enemies. This installment adds a "grind" maneuver to Sonic's standard jumping ability, and there are tons of new faces to get franchise fans excited.
While the game is slightly flawed due to some imbalances in its gameplay, it's ultimately a satisfying experience thanks to a mix of classic Sonic 2D gameplay, a familiar cast of characters, and new technology.
It's graphically excellent, it sounds great, it puts the link cable features to outstanding use, and its Nintendo Gamecube connectivity opens up potential never before available.