Spider-Man 2, Assassin’s Creed Mirage and another Alan Wake I you just have to behave. Another duel looms on the horizon of a October jam: the return of the historical duel of the 1990s, between Super Mario and Sonic.
The two heroes have decided to launch their new video game adventures three days apart. During Gamescom, Sega formalized the arrival of sonic superstars for October 17, toasting courtesy for three days in Wonder of Super Mario Bros. Thirty years later, if Mario is still Nintendo’s prized console and Sonic the Hedgehog has lost support (Sega consoles) to now be offered to as many people as possible, his aura has remained intact.
Coincidence or not, the two rivals return in adventures in 2D platform format, which they have not known for a long time (New Super Mario U in 2012, sonic mania in 2017). And therefore, the two key characters of the video game prepare to fight from a distance to the delight of their fans.
Sonic Superstars, back to the future
On the occasion of Gamescom in Cologne (Germany), we were able to try our luck in the future sonic superstars. The blue hedgehog returns in a game that will bring back memories to the first players. Because he takes up the basics of the ultra-fast adventures of the little video game ball in a side game sequence.
sonic superstars it will offer already familiar environments, but revised and modernized in 3D, even if the game is still played in 2D. We will have to thwart again and again the Machiavellian plans of Dr. Eggman, Sonic’s eternal enemy, who now has a partner, Fang and many new characters.
If the game has a very pleasant air of deja vu, it also brings its share of novelties. Added to this are new areas. sonic superstars they will enjoy an enriched soundtrack. You will have to collect the Chaos Emeralds to get new powers with which to traverse the levels more easily (climb the waterfalls, clone yourself, see hidden objects, etc.), and also obtain medals at the end of the mini-games that dot the worlds.
A multiplayer mode
Four worlds were the object of our curiosity. From the lush forest (Speed Jungle) to a carnival level (Pinball Carnival), from the game’s emblematic deserted island (Bridge Island) to a futuristic universe (Cyber Space), we very quickly find the reflections of the first works (raise the ball to go faster, dodge the spikes and enemies to avoid losing the rings…).
Everything quickly becomes familiar again as the game resembles the Sonic we had in mind, the years having replaced the big pixels in our memory with the fluid graphics of today. It’s always colorful, ready for breakneck speed, and requires certain reflexes to dodge enemies and defeat bosses.
Another great novelty: the possibility to play with the character of your choice, alone or in cooperation (up to 4 players online or locally with split screen). You will be able to call on the talents of Amy Rose, Tails or Knuckles, if you want to switch to Sonic.
Multiplayer is the latest announcement and brings another dimension to this. Sonic superstars. It retains its dynamic gameplay and now allows you to share adventures. In cooperative mode, it is possible to take on multiple players in one level and then exit the game as you progress.
SUPER MARIO BROS WONDER: Available October 20 on Nintendo Switch.
SONIC SUPERSTARS – Available October 17 on all consoles.
Source: BFM TV
