Sonic Advance 3: The BEST Of The Trilogy! | Coop's Reviews

[@coopercastille]

What was your favorite part in Advance 3?

[@sirkingpinmonroe4439]

The music, particularly Cyber Track Zone

[@FuckBleachDemon707]

Chaos Angel to the end of the game was great. Also the special stages are awesome

[@RealCaptainPingu]

It being over

[@denardoellisjr]

Wow im sorry for yout loss, Coop R.I.P. Poco Fly with God lil buddy 😭

[@denardoellisjr]

@@lunarscales_ His pet bird who died. Watch the end of video

[@denardoellisjr]

@@lunarscales_ Yes it was... And happy belated bday/anniversery, Sonic

[@stefanronin2785]

I guess im randomly asking but does someone know of a trick to get back into an instagram account..? I somehow forgot my password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me.

[@kamrynshepherd8156]

@Stefan Ronin instablaster ;)

[@stefanronin2785]

@Kamryn Shepherd thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and Im trying it out atm. Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@connorplays6263]

R.I.P Poco 😢😢😢 I understand what that's like, my pet bird died a few years ago. We're here if you need us Cooper

[@Froggy_Wig]

one of my birds died because my another bird made him starve to death (also, i feel bad for the bird this video is dedicated)

[@lonradb]

Things just won’t be the same without Poco. Also: Sonic 1/Sonic Advance: people love it because of nostalgia. Most platform heavy entry. Sonic 2/Sonic Advance 2: the most loved one, but too focused on speed. Loved for introducing Tails/Cream. Sonic 3/Sonic Advance 3: overshadowed by its precursors, but has the longest levels, and the most well made. Can’t wait for Banjo Kazooie reviews.

[@cliffturbo2146]

And the Advance games are released ten years after each of the games. They must had done it on purpose.

[@supergameboi3749]

@@cliffturbo2146 clever adventure-era Sonic Team, they knew what they were doing.

[@lonradb]

@CaptainFordo21 Dude. 5 year old comment.

[@routetosonicworld9022]

Sonic Advance 3 used to be my favorite Sonic game until I played Sonic Adventure

[@jeremiah6945]

Same

[@gamertoon8230]

FINALLY!!! Somebody who acknowledges Sonic Advance 3's greatness !!!!

[@lonradb]

Yes

[@ChaddyFantome]

RIP Poco... Like, damn. Through all the unsolicited chirps throughout your channels' history, i really am gonna miss the little bastard.... May he enjoy his birdseed in the great beyond.

[@teagan9460]

Im am very sorry about poco Cooper, he must of been a great bird friend. Rip Poco BTW i also hate advanced 2, all you do is hold right. Thats boring

[@lonradb]

Just like Sonic 2.

[@teagan9460]

Not really, their are a lot of platforming sections in sonic 2 that stop you from holding right. And if you feel that about Sonic 2 I respect you opinion. Advanced 2 didn't really allow me to platform some parts or explore like most sonic games, because you're going to fast, the level mostly does the work for you. Just my opinion

[@kingbash6466]

I don’t hate Sonic Advance 2, and I think it’s a good game, but I personally believe it’s the weakest of the three.

[@jordancromwell]

@@lonradb Not at all....

[@geroultox399]

I’m so sorry for your loss. R.I.P poco And fly with God in to heaven🙏

[@not4nikiii]

Sonic Advance Trilogy TLDR: 1 = Slow but good 2 = Fast but unfair 3 = Differently awesome Sonic Advance 3 kinda reminds me of Sonic CD Sonic Chrono Adventure as they all try to aim for a different, more creative sonic experience, you should check the lakefeperd games out imo they are really good.

[@mcmistle9892]

I adore the spritework for the Advance games, with the only real rival being Mania, of course.

[@katieee_llyn]

The game that introduced me to Sonic and it’s one of my personal favorites. I adore this game

[@Wind26762]

Same here

[@markdebruyn1212]

This game was my first game ever and i still love it

[@superhedgehog6447]

R.I.P Paco, this is a great review really refreshing to see a review that's not trashing the game.

[@kingpikmin13]

I’m very sorry about Poco. But don’t worry; that lovable little bird will always stay with you in spirit! Congratulations on getting to meet Ryan Drummond himself! Bonus points for getting him to sign your games. I see you got to meet Emi Jones, too!

[@BillDozer]

We won't forget you Poco Rest In Peace 2017-2019

[@ultrairrelevantnobody1862]

Sonic Advance 3 is quite possibly my favourite 2D Sonic game. It's a game I find more fun on repeat playthroughs than most games including the Mega Drive trilogy. Adventure 2 is still my favourite though.

[@kieranstark7213]

*Hundredth* Sonic 2 & 3 for the SEGA Genesis are the greatest 2D Sonic games along with Sonic Advance trilogy (or at least a majority of it) and Sonic Triple Trouble. So forget Sonic Genesis.

[@ultrairrelevantnobody1862]

Sonic 3 used to be my favourite Sonic game but I don't play it as often as I used to, plus I do have problems with Sonic 2 in spite of it being a good game.

[@CarvedDaWarped]

Sonic Advance 3 has to be my favorite in the series

[@AllOfTheAbove777]

Who else came from his Advance 2 review.😅

[@simpgod2170]

Me

[@ChaddyFantome]

"Why does everyone hate this game?! I think Sonic Advance 3 is brilliant!" You also like Medal collecting in unleashed so i'm not surprised~ :P

[@cumekira70]

He said that he hated the medals in unleashed

[@BkansBR3]

@@cumekira70 He said he only hated how the medals are handled in the end of the game.

[@cumekira70]

@@BkansBR3 well, then I agree with him

[@BkansBR3]

@@cumekira70 i dont know why but the medals never bothered me. i've done many playthoughs and I only had to get more medals once.

[@cumekira70]

@@BkansBR3 yeah they only really bothered me in my first playthrough, prob I'm biased because I love this game so much

[@CutBackDropTurn]

I completely stumbled upon this video by chance. I have been a Sonic fan my whole life and I absolutely love how humble and straightforward you were with everything. I love Advance 3 as well. I know I am over a year late to seeing this video, but I sincerely loved it. Your genuine excitement and positivity felt wonderful. Thank you so much for this!

[@arcana6495]

Rest In Peace poco

[@Fantazious]

This videos sums up why your my favorite reviewer. You don’t just bash the game and it sucks like most people do. You actually give your own opinion. Which I’m glad you did because this game NEEDS more love and attention. Not to mention that most of the games you enjoy are the same as mine. Which for me makes you more relatable. Interesting. Great review Coop and I hope to see more in the future. PS Sorry about what happened to Poco. R.I.P Poco.

[@321cheeseman]

*_"You don’t just bash the game and it sucks like most people do. You actually give your own opinion."_* What are you saying, here? You think anyone who dislikes the game and criticizes it isn't giving their own opinion? It's only a genuine, unbiased opinion if you agree with it?

[@Fantazious]

@@321cheeseman I'm surprised I got a reply to this an entire year later. Lol. Should of been a bit more specific with better wording sense I meant that. He doesn't bash it like others but instead gives a more indebt look into things and not saying Level design bad and calling it a day I suppose. Everyone has there own valid opinion but I felt like he just gave one with more thought. Not saying there's anything wrong with anyone's opinion btw.

[@SpacklerStudios]

RIP Poco

[@tristantinethegreat]

Rest in peace Poco. You will be missed. 🙏

[@BroeyBroe]

Hopefully you don't take this the wrong way, but that's extremely odd that you lost Poco, since one of my friends ALSO lost his pet parrot last year at the beginning of June, also due to an accident...how weird. Although I don't want to keep talking about it just to upset you man, I hope you're doing well without him is the very least I can say. This was a great review and a complete turnaround for what every one else thinks of this game, I haven't played the advance games so I don't really have any say in the matter, although I'll say this. It's a really wholesome and fitting review that caps off the...adventure era of games I guess you could say. Great job man, keep it up, seriously.

[@AwedecaiMusic]

15:27 "Can someone make a remix of this, using a piano and violin combo? ...Please?" Hey, coopercastille! I watched this review and heard you loud and clear: I just posted my remix to Twinkle Snow (Act 1)! I think the hard work paid off, I hope you enjoy, dude! Thumbs up this comment, so Cooper sees this!

[@lukaafx]

I'm trying to hunt this game in my country, but it's almost impossible to find it. I really want to try it out on a real hardware tho, because this is the only Advance game that i didn't play yet. I hope i'll get my hands on it someday! EDIT (12/24/2020): I FINALLY GOT IT AHHHHHH. After year and a half... I'm so happy rn! Can't wait to start playing. :)) I will miss poco btw :(

[@ThatBoiDarius_]

R.I.P Pocco you will be missed 😥

[@phewiss3066]

R.I.P Poco.

[@cliffturbo2146]

You met Ryan!? You're lucky, Coop!

[@xenobestx8423]

Hey Cooper, I know I’m late, but, well first, sorry for your lost. Second, I am just HAPPY THAT YOU LOVE ADVANCE 3 JUST AS MUCH AS I DO TOO! Hell the reason I subscribed to your channel was after watching your review of Sonic3K (& Knuckles) It’s pretty much a flawless game, and thank god, I’m not the only one who loved Sandopolis. And...I love Advance 2, m-mostly cause Cream exists and the music alone...that’s it. The rest of the game is...fine, and that’s about it. So yeah, keep up the great work!

[@MarioSpivey]

Sonic Advance 3 is definitely one of my favorites in the Advance Trilogy. The music is amazing, the partner system is pretty unique and has interesting combinations you could use with each partner and that true ending is really sweet. I need to get this game again whenever i get the chance.

[@angrybrony]

gemerl legit is my favorite sonic charater, he's story and charater design are just fantastic. i seriously wish he got more love outside the current run in idw.

[@Drawthhhhh]

I’m very sorry about poco cooper, he really lightened up your videos quite a bit these last few years he’s been around. RIP little dude.

[@TsuyAr]

I'm sorry for your pet Poco, Coop. i know how it feels...

[@neosonic199]

Out of all of the Sonic Advance games, I found myself coming back to 3 - Each of the levels felt so vivid and unique, the overall soundtrack itself was breathtaking (Especially the Extra boss theme: Nonaggression). As far as tag-actions go, I'll use any character partnered with Tails (I just love having him fly me around). PS: I'm happy that you got to meet one of your Idols Coop, Ryan Drummond sounds like a awesome person to meet.

[@bluenderd]

When i saw the Thumbnail, i was like WHAT ?! HE IS LOOKING AT SONIC ADVANCE 3 !? Great review. And sorry to hear about Poco.

[@DarkoFoxfire]

All the Advance games plus Battle were amazing! I personally disagree with not liking Advance 2 but I respect that! Was my first Advance game though!

[@MetaKnuxXbeats]

I think Advance 3 is heavily underated. I know you gushed on the music a lot but I am honestly surprised you didn't mention how kickass the final boss music, Nonagression, is. Hell, I think it is even better then Sonic 3 and Knuckles's Doomsday Zoon theme, which is still one of my all time favorites but holy crap, Nonagression is just godlike. Also, R.I.P Poco. Ironic that your next game you will review will feature a bird companion.

[@mattparkin7224]

I was stuck on that twinkle snow boss for so long when I was younger. First real experience of the grind.

[@justsome500yearoldwithsmug2]

RIP Poco you will always be the best for skits

[@AliAhmed-cx9ue]

I would love to see the Sonic Advance Trilogy get remastered on Switch

[@decadentgamer3108]

First things first, terribly sorry the loss of your bird. At the very least, you gave him a good life and I'm sure he really appreciated that. RIP. As for Sonic Advance 3, I remember not really liking it all that much back when I first played it. I was about 12 when the game came out and I was initially excited for it and while I really liked the Team Up mechanic, something just felt off about the game. But to be fair I have not played the game in like 15 years so I may need to go back and give it another try. It's always nice to hear people's experiences with controversial games. Though I must admit when you got towards the end about how this felt like the end of an era because it was the last time we ever heard the original Sonic Adventure cast, that truly hit the feels. Like you, I'm another person who vastly preferred the Sonic Adventure era actors and the fact that we never heard them again after this game is just depressing to look back on. And it's the number one reason why I don't want to see a Sonic Adventure 1 & 2 remake from the ground up because unless they re-hire the adventure cast for this, I don't want to hear Sonic Adventure 1 & 2 re-dubbed with the new cast, it would just sound terrible in my honest opinion. Anyway great look through, it was quite enjoyable to watch. :)

[@connorplays6263]

Also is it me or does William corkery sound better in Advance 3 then in Sonic Heroes

[@MG1.Q4]

R.I.P Little Bird, you will be missed

[@ChorusKids]

rip poco...

[@thenameisjoeW]

WHAT! POCO DIED? NOOOOOOOOOO ;( I'm really sorry about that cooper...

[@Skylancer727]

God damn do I love the opening to this game. I remember listening to the opening every time I played it.

[@boonanaman7]

While I Don't know what it feels like to lose a pet I do have a pet and my anxiety sometimes makes me think of how I will handle it when she eventually does die seeing as she's my best friend and I Don't know what I would do without her

[@thefirewould2194]

I'm so sorry for you man about Poco. He was such a cute bird

[@Izak_Klark]

Excellent review, it's one of my absolute favorite Sonic games. My only gripe was your choice to show the Sunset Hill 3 track instead of 2 😅

[@megasonic2156]

I'm sorry for your loss, he looks very cute

[@LunarBoo]

A Sonic game with a "3" in the name can't be bad (Except for Sonic 3D Blast).

[@Gnidel]

Still not bad.

[@stefancelmare3146]

Cool review! Btw r.i.p.poco fly

[@WildArmsV]

aw, I also lost my buddy not long ago, I'm sorry for your loss

[@audriusbarauskis3498]

Why did Paco die? What kind of accident happened?

[@theamazingmeh1759]

R.I.P Poco

[@MrKevosmin]

i cant find the remastered soundtrack on KZbin, do you have a link to the playlist?

[@coopercastille]

kzbin.info/aero/PLqzVNX9DhzKHMbNzrqBq0WTo5C0OOoU74

[@markdebruyn1212]

@@coopercastille He did it also for the other 2 advance games

[@matevidakovics5271]

R. I. P. Sweetpea

[@DewMan31]

While I think that Advance 2 is the best one, Advance 3 is still my favorite because I can play it with my brother. A co op experience like that is hard to find in the Sonic series. Advance 2 is less unique by comparison.

[@RuthlessAggression99]

POCO NOOOOOOOOO

[@rufus2645]

Where's Knuckles Chaotix review?

[@josiahtaylor6981]

I'm very sorry for your loss Cooper. But don't worry, Poco's in a better place now in heaven. Also, whoever disliked your video, needs to get their mind straighten out

[@eMorphized]

Wait. Did I just hear Emerald Hill tunes in the Sunset Hill theme?

[@markdebruyn1212]

No, those are Remixes of Green Hill

[@ThatLinuxDude]

My condolences, Coop.

[@TheSnazzyMaddie69420]

I think people hate Sonic Advance 3 is because of how bad the first level was and everyone just said the whole games like that im typing an F in the chat for Poco F

[@Gnidel]

F

[@kieranstark7213]

Cris Dude (we absolutely wonder why he went away) said many problems people have with Sonic Advance 3 along with Somecallmejohnny in his list of 5 most overrated Sonic games which could have been better by having Sonic ‘06, the Sonic Storybook games, the SEGA Pico Sonic games and Sonic Chronicles on that list. Most of them were truly over-exaggerated.

[@Hadoriseternal]

What is that 3dfan game at the end?

[@coopercastille]

In the end card? That's from Sonic Adventure 2.

[@markdebruyn1212]

It's a bonus stage you can unlock in the Battle version of the game by getting S-ranks in all stages

[@drakon0873]

My top 5: 5: lost world 4: sonic 3 3: advance 3 2: adventure 1: unleashed

[@clwhip6745]

Thank you for uploading still. 😔🙏🏾

[@eronbardiqi5286]

I agree with you! I don't really get why people think advance 2 is the best out of the three. Seriously f*** Advance 2! Advance 3 is the best out of the three. I even say advance 1 and battle are better than advance 2.

[@GCplus9162]

So is this your favorite sonic game? I also hate advance 2. I haven’t played advance 3 game in 2 an a half years which I wanna change. Amazing video and R.I.P poco

[@MrGamer07100]

Wow someone actually maid an in depth defense review of this one! I’m surprised at some of the flack it gets. It feels out of proportion. I was fortunate to play each release when they came out. And I’ve enjoyed them each for what they were. Even completed each with all the chaos emeralds. So no own personal bias here. I love how Advance 3 kinda ties with Sonic Battle too. This game did some pretty care attention to detail. They each have there own short comings, but it’s really a matter of what hit you more enjoyably. I’m not knocking Advance 2 at all, but I realized how overrated it gotten over time. I don’t know if it was many’s first Sonic hand held, the time it released, or constant linear speed. I happen to appreciate that it attempt to be the balance of the two. People slammed it like it’s just outright bad. There are worst Sonic experiences we all know. Lol I gotta look into the remasters tracks then! 👀 The music in these games were seriously well done! I particularly like Ocean Base. I can’t believe how well they fit the theme environments. And I appreciate the hunt for the chaos emeralds being less pain in the ass over Advance 2. Awesome review. I haven’t played these games in years since completing. I mostly agree with you. It really felt like an end of the better era of the Sonic games. No offense to Johnny ether, but I was surprised how overly negative he felt towards it. And I usually get by his opinions on Sonic. My initial thought were like, huh??? What’s wrong with Advance 3 exactly??? But I enjoyed the whole trilogy. Also sorry for your lost.

[@sparx594]

Hey cooper I recommend listening to the Mario and Sonic Route 99 remix it’s AMAZING

[@JoseGregorioValeroVillarroel]

I thought I was the only one. I mean, yeah, the level design is straight up unfair, but I actually had more fun exploring spike-plagued levels over getting betrayed by a game that claims its focus is speed when it actually isn't(Advance 2). Come at me fanboys!

[@machadragonii145]

I dinfitney agree with you for some call me journey's opinion being wrong about game this game is great and I can tell you put your heart in this review good on you and RIP podco 😢

[@rowdylegion]

Sorry for your lost man

[@Megaman.ExE7]

Where is the Sonic Advance 2 review? I see 3 but not 2

[@stoopiosproductions3130]

It's only the best so I can pair Sonic and Amy but then say "I don't like sonamy, sonally is better"

[@octocamandfriends5925]

Same it's better than mania

[@octoisgay]

octo cam I like Mania more.

[@BIIIIIGMAN]

Lol

[@giarcyelnatstrebor]

Rip birdy bird.

[@Fantazious]

Hey cooper. I was wondering about becoming a reviewer at some point. Could you give me some advice about how to get started. Like in a video or something.

[@coopercastille]

Get a video out, no matter the quality, don't overthink it. Just make it, if you find something you don't like about it, use that to improve your next video. Then your next video, and so on, and so on. You'll get better with time.

[@Fantazious]

coopercastille Thanks. KZbin didn’t give me the notification for this so I am just now seeing this.

[@fedeluca4015]

Good i'm early I love this video

[@jambastion1285]

On my little defense on Sonic Advance 2, yeah is definitely press right to win and its a big problem on that as it makes the game feel super samey. But I also think that the appeal of Advance 2 come from beating the games with style, using the air jump at the right moment to reach an extra path that otherwise you wouldn't be able to reach and keeping your speed at max, you can pass the level no problem, but you do it faster and with style. Sonic Advance 3 sort of does this too, when they usually dedicate 1 act each zone to be mostly about speed (Sunset Hill act 2 and Ocean Base act 3 for example), the same rules apply, beating the level with style, but, Advance 3 give more variety with those levels.

[@Hdubs44]

This was very unexpected cause I absolutely hate this games level design and control but good on you for having fun with a game that has a lot of really cool ideas

[@octocamandfriends5925]

Oh I'm so sorry for your bird

[@painamation2884]

PEOPLE HATED THIS GAME?!

[@hurshel3425]

Rip poco

[@josh6453]

Not every Sonic fan hate this game. Matter of fact, most fans like myself consider it to be the best GBA Sonic game.

[@octocamandfriends5925]

I totally agree

[@zariaalhajmoustafa2573]

No sonic advance 3 is my favourite advance trilogy and my second favourite 2D Sonic game

[@MAYX5000]

Hurry up with the Spider-man 2 review

[@hyperwerefox3542]

Review Freedom Planet

[@Gnidel]

And both games from Spark the Electric Jester series.

[@BrokenAce1295]

I personally find Advance 3 to be mediocre. I like the partner system, but I find some of the level design in it to be frustrating at times. The easiest examples of that are those moments at the beginning of the video with those spikes and the blocks that come from nowhere and crush you. It further has the same issue as Advance 2 where you're going very fast, but the small screen ratio doesn't help in showing what's ahead of you. The controls are also a mess since they get increasingly slippery depending on how many rings you collect. Advance 1 has the best controls in the opinion.

[@ultrairrelevantnobody1862]

And yet. I take Advance 3 over the Mega Drive trilogy nowadays anyday. No boring and slow paced levels like Sonic 1, no game breaking bugs or the piss poor last third like Sonic 2, and almost no levels that drag on or feel like I'm going fast with little to no control like in Sonic 3. I don't really agree about the control. I got used to the slippery factor quickly as the hub world gave me room to practice Sonic's faster momentum and he feels properly fast this time around. Both control systems have their cons really since I find the original control to be a bit stiff. It's like Sonic Adventure 2. I used to think it was just okay but repeat playthroughs made me fall in love with what it has to offer.

[@isiahbanks147]

Hey cooper whatever happened to tails doll also sorry about your bird

[@theminecraft2516]

#SonicAdvancedTrilogyOnNintendoSwitch

[@itsslurp5413]

POCOS DEAD NOOOO

[@travis677890]

Sonic advanced 3 was my first sonic game playing advanced 2 didn’t feel as good

[@Brian-bw9fh]

Advance 2 is based

[@jordancromwell]

People hate this game??? 🤔

[@tomoyaage13onee-changaita72]

Poor poco......