Comments on: Review: Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood

By: RUMOR: Sonic Chronicles 2 still in the works? | tssz|news

RUMOR: Sonic Chronicles 2 still in the works? | tssz|news — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 19:52:55 +0000

[...] the original Chronicles was not an awful game – just extremely rough around the edges, something I detailed in my review. A sequel would mean a second pass on all of the original game’s mechanics, offering up the [...]

By: SAGE ‘09 Fangame Review Slew #2 | tssz|news

SAGE ‘09 Fangame Review Slew #2 | tssz|news — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:57:11 +0000

[...] this is a Sonic RPG – but not one with the the input-heavy action elements of Bioware’s Sonic Chronicles. Instead, think of a SNES Final Fantasy where you can run around comedically fast and collect [...]

By: ManWIthAPlan

ManWIthAPlan — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:30:58 +0000

I rather liked the game. It was a pretty good “introductory RPG” for those new to the genre. No grinding, anime styling, or anything else that might scare off someone new to RPG’s.

I got used to the POW move touch screen thing, but it was annoying because my character could be completely KO’d, or my expensive attack could fail if I wasn’t paying attention and missed the cues.

I do agree that it felt unfinished, what with the MIDI-type music, crappy sounds, and weird models.
Also, I was really mad that BioWare couldn’t have done what they did for KOTOR and Mass Effect, with good conversation branches. The different response options did absolutely nothing, having zero effect on Sonic’s relationship with other characters or the plot. And I, unlike a lot of retro purists, like seeing an interesting plot and character developments in a Sonic game. The plot really wasn’t too bad, but it could have been much better. And the “cutscenes” were just embarrassing.

And it was really annoying sticking a character in your party because you remember that he has a certain power, only to realize that he only has a Level 2 version of the power, and then you have to go all the way back to your ship to get a character with a Level 3 power. Speaking of your party, I hated how they forced you to have certain characters just because they have a certain power, but are generally useless otherwise (Cream and Big for example, when you could have a much better character like Omega.)

And the puzzles seemed kind of under-developed, and could have been pulled off better. Despite all these complaints, I did enjoy the game. It actually got pretty addicting after a while.

By: Soul Gauge

Soul Gauge — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:13:16 +0000

I actually found it entertaining. It made full use of the touch screen, conversations were hilarious, overall it wasn’t bad for Bioware’s first attempt at a handheld. Even for the DS no less.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:13:36 +0000

i think this game is a very good game, even with all the minor problems.There are a couple things that i hate about this game though. First, i didn’t get omega and now i never will! next, after you beat ix, you can’t continue that file because it immediatly makes you start a new game! you can save that game to a different, but if you go to your completed file you have to start from the last time you saved! you can’t just continue your old file and roam around to get all the chao eggs and rings you missed.

By: Osnic

Osnic — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:17:24 +0000

I would give this Game a more posetive review. The game is awsome! I think it’s wrong to listen to reweivs. Ok, if the game have two levels and it’s very easy you should listen to a reveiw. I would give this game 8 out of 10! But if you only play games wih war and blood you won’t like this game. XD

By: Soap Scum (aka GENERALZERO)

Soap Scum (aka GENERALZERO) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:05:00 +0000

Thanks you so much Robert. I’m glad you see our point! I feel like I accomplished something this weekend! ^^

By: SLJCOAAATR / Soul

SLJCOAAATR / Soul — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 13:51:48 +0000

Good for you, Rob! I always do ignore reviewers until I’ve played a game too. I’m worried that they may change my mind. Though, I usualy get a Sonic game as soon as it comes out. Chronicles wasn’t the case. My Gamestop was too lazy to give my pre-order, and thus everyday, for four days, I had to back yelling at them to open the box saying Sonic Chronicles that was on the floor.

By: Robert

Robert — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 07:53:31 +0000

SLJCOAAATR / Soul and Soap Scum:you two make very good points,renting a Sonic game and then say their opinions is something fans should do more(and so should i too instead of mostly doing the opposite).

Ever since Shadow i have almost always rent a new Sonic game and see if i like it or not. Same thing with Chronicles,i rented it a few days after it was released and didn’t listen to any other reviewers and their opinions. I was having a fun time with Chronicles and then i bought it and was enjoying it even more despite its biggest problems.

By: SLJCOAAATR / Soul

SLJCOAAATR / Soul — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:52:49 +0000

SJL? That’s a new one… -.-;