A Single Point of Separation
If Metacrtitic will be a major barometer in charting the future course of Sonic games, as has been alluded to by Sega officials, a small observation may make you feel good, not so good, or simply indifferent as a fan. It could also be a small moral victory for Sega and Dimps regarding its digital efforts.
That because as of this article’s publication, the Wii edition of Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I, compared strictly to the Wii edition of Sonic Colors, has a one point Metacritic advantage, 78 to 77.
Indeed, other versions of Sonic 4 have scored lower. The XBOX 360 edition sits at 72, while the PS3 port is at 74. And to be fair, Sonic Colors for the DS has the highest average of them all, at 81. But recent poor reviews of Colors on the Wii have brought down the average some in recent weeks. Looking strictly by the numbers, it’s the cheaper, download-only, more fan-criticized fare seeing the edge of success in a virtual dead heat, at least on Wii. Initial sales estimates for Sonic 4 dictate the same message.
Most fans, of course, know better. One can only hope Sega will, too.
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I prefer looking at GameRanking’s score, it’s closer to 80 with Colours.
Scratch that, it’s 77, dammit.
It hurts. It truly hurts.
Irony is the perfect word to describe such a horrific tragedy…….
Critics clearly have no idea what they want out of Sonic.
One game is considered slightly better than another game is so definitely a tragedy. In fact it’s so tragic that every other actually legitimate tragedy in the world doesn’t even seem to apply.
However, if it actually results in Colours (Wii) getting pulled from low (not low-low, but just low enough) scores, while it won’t be a tragedy, it will suck.
@The_Soul_Gauge
I was kidding. XD
But Gamerankings is definetely more trustworthy than Metacritic. At least it doesn’t accept bullshit reviews from troll sites like Destructoid (as far as I know, if I’m wrong, please tell me).
Goodness, what a jiff! I mean, seriously, they have no idea what is good for Sonic and they are obviously the very meaning of the term “fannie-” An oldies fan slash a horrific whiner. sheeeesh.
-Micheche
In during authors who don’t know the meaning of irony.
Wow, retro fans and game critics not knowing what they want out of the Sonic franchise and Sega is left stupefied that their fanbase mainly consists of whiny hypocrites? Color me surprised.
That’s probably cos noone really gives a crap about the Wii version so noone bothers to review it.
God damnit, I wish someone would wipe Metacritic off of the internet.
Yes I mad.
Sonic Colours was fantastic, exactly what we needed, I just wish it was on Xbox. Reviews don’t speak as much as sale, and luckily Colours is still creeping up a ways.
Well at least I know I’m not the only person in the world to like Sonic 4. Seems like the games media rate it better than average. In fact I think SEGA should be happy with a 77-78. I’m sure it’s the highest scores for a console based Sonic in years.
WHOOPIDY FUCKING DO if it’s only 1 point apart.
Still good news, but come on now.
Also, fuck Metacritic. I hate that now every developer/publisher is worried about what appears there. Fuck that site to hell.
I really couldn’t care for a one point difference, but what jars me is how the Wii version of Sonic 4 has 4-6 points more than the other versions. Aren’t they the same exact game?
Sonic fares a lot better on Nintendo’s stuff than on PS360, so this is no surprise.
@Muigi
That makes sense from a sales perspective, but does not and should not explain critical ratings. The Wii version is an INFERIOR port of the EXACT same game.
Are you saying that professional reviewers who own Wiis are simply less critical? Or are their reviews simply slanted toward the presumed Wii demographic?
“Hey, this is a Wii game, so you’re most likely a kid or a casual, or at the very least: a Sonic fan! This should be right up your alley then! An extra 6 points just for being on the right console!”
I imagine that would mean the Xbox/PS3 reviewers are thinking something like “We’re a big kid console, we want big kid games! Sonic the Hedgehog? HA! Who still plays as a cartoon character? WHERE ARE THE GUNS AND THE REALLY BIG SWORDS? You have an Xbox, you don’t want this shit! -6 points for putting this game on the wrong console”
Its funny because this information is inaccurate due to fact Sonic 4 Wii has about 5 reviews and Sonic Colours has over 40.
Averaging out the scores give Sonic Colors as a whole 79 points, while Sonic 4 sits at 74(.333) points.
Colors only received one negative review. The rest are positive and mixed. Mixed does not equal poor.
@Game Player
Not to mention that it’s Jim Sterling of all people.
And now the score for Sonic 4 Episode I (Wii) is 81.
I’m starting to really despise critics altogether.
And down the stretch they come!!!! XD