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Sonic 1999

Sonic Adventure
System: Dreamcast
Released: September 1999
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The Plot
A mysterious creature known only as Chaos has come under Dr Robotnik's wing and is using the power of Chaos Emeralds to grow even more powerful. Stopping this aquatic monster is a job bigger than Sonic alone can handle. He needs help from friends old and new to stand any chance!

The Gameplay
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Chaos.
Sonic's debut appearance on the Dreamcast is as multifaceted as it is large. You can take on the role of Sonic, Tails, Big, E-102, Amy, and Knuckles in uniquely themed stages that range from conventional platform action to snowboarding. A few nods from NiGHTS make an appearance: The A-life has been expanded to the cute Chao creatures (which you can play with on the VMU), and there's a NiGHTS-themed pinball table to play in. Minigames galore appear with regularity, but the classic instant-action gameplay is back for the first time in years.

Special Notes
After a few years of the Sonic license being lost in the video gaming wilderness, Sonic Team did the right thing and brought Sonic back with real style. The character design had been refined and moved away from the Americanized "cute" image, with speed and attitude becoming the most important part of Sonic's look. It's good to know that no amount of average third-party games and children's marketing can ruin a classic character.

Sonic Pocket Adventure
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Sonic and Tails on the Tornado.
System: NeoGeo Pocket Color
Released: December 1999

The Plot
Surprise, surprise - The Evil Genius Formally Known As Kintobor is back for another attempt at achieving world domination. Maybe someone should just get rid of these Chaos Emeralds for good, but until that happens, it's up to Sonic and Tails to set all wrongs right.

The Gameplay
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Sonic vs. Dr. Robotnik.
This is largely a conversion of Genesis Sonic 2, with elements of Sonic 3 thrown in for your added gaming pleasure. Everything that was cut out of the Game Gear incarnation of Sonic 2 - Tails, 3D bonus stages, and superlative speed - is back, better than ever.

Special Notes
This NeoGeo Pocket title makes the Game Gear look incredibly weak by comparison. You can link up machines and race against a friend - a feature that would have been more than welcome (and easy to implement) on Sega's machine. Basically, this is everything that Sonic 2 Game Gear should have been.


 
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