Sonic 1

[Anonymous No.5326172]

Why does everyone seem to universally agree sonic 1 is inferior to 2 and 3 and go as far to say its bad?

People complain Marble and Labyrinth zones are bad levels, but I think they are complicated in a fun way and add variety to the already fast paced zones.
Scrap brain zone is one of the best and difficult sonic maps ever created, and was a great final level.

What does /vr/ think?

[Anonymous No.5326221]

>>5326172
Sonic 1 is the most heavy-oriented platforming game of the classic series between the 4 games (Including CD). Probably some people enjoy the speed acumulation of Sonic 2, Exploration of CD or the mix-up of elements of Sonic3&K more than the focus of the first of the series.

Also, i asked about this to people that didn't started with the first one, and they say that is not just for the levels, if not that, for not having the spindash too.

[Anonymous No.5326225]

>>5326172
>Why does everyone seem to universally agree sonic 1 is inferior to 2 and 3 and go as far to say its bad?
because they are dumb, we're a couple of the only smart ones left OP, we have to stick together

[Anonymous No.5326268]

>>5326172
I enjoy it more than 2

[Anonymous No.5326307]

>>5326172
I prefer 2 and 3 but saying 1 is bad shows little experience in platformers.
Marble can get boring but there is nothing really bad in it, labyrinth and scrap brain are easily among the most memorable zones ever in the franchise.
No other zone in the franchise was terror-inducing like scrap brain to me.
>yfw act 3 the first time

[Anonymous No.5326356]

I don't hate it, but it's got a bland palette and the soundtrack is middling with starlight being the only standout track. Makes it less interesting to go back to compared to the others

[Anonymous No.5326363]

>>5326172
It's not bad at all, but 2 and 3 blow it out of the water in terms of polish and presentation.

[Anonymous No.5326525]

Sonci 1 is really iconic, with the best easthetics and unforgetable melodies. I also like that Sonic 1 makes me play the bonus stages AFTER I have completed the levels.
I hate that the rest of the games of the series dont let me enjoy the levels because the bonus stages happen in the middle of them, breaking the flow of the game.

Sonic 3 & Knuckles are good games, but very ugly. Colros are grainy and dirty, and the music lacks a lot the charm of Nakamuras compositions.

[Anonymous No.5326580]

>>5326172
Wouldn't necessary say it's inferior. I think Labyrinth Zone is one of the best on the Genesis.
Going back to it, i do miss the Spin Dash though.

[Anonymous No.5326604]

>>5326172
Sonic 1 is shorter.

I'd say Sonic 2 is the best, since it has the best balance between speeding and platforming, plus it has tons of memorable levels and the best final boss.

Sonic 3 & K is a boring easymode game with ugly art.

Sonic CD is Sonic 1 but with so bad level design. Stardust Speedway is the only good level in it. The music was okay, other than the instrumentation. If it wasn't on the Sega CD, it wouldn't have been liked half as much.

[Anonymous No.5327160]

Sonic CD is my favorite Sonic game, perfectly blends what made S1 good with some new welcomed mechanics. The original JAP OST is phenomenal. /(maybe)OT

[Anonymous No.5327342]

Master system's Sonic 1 is the best sonic game.

[Anonymous No.5327394]

cd = 3&k > 3 > 1 > 2 > &k

[Anonymous No.5327834]

>>5326172
People overblow how fast Starlight is, and Spring Yard only stays in a fast pace with lots of experience. Those differences in pace don't amount to much anyway, I think. To add variety, you need do change more of what you're doing than how long it takes to do the same stuff. Add that to the fact that Sonic 1 only allows for so much speed between the non-rolling cap and level design, and you find that Sonic 1 is kinda lukewarm.

Lukewarm is still better than like 2/3 of Sonic 2, though

[Anonymous No.5327841]

Glad to see Sonic 1 getting some deserved recognition as the best Sonic experience of all.