Sonic's Glorious Return to 2D! | Sonic Advance - The Lonely Goomba

[@TheLonelyGoomba]

Yes I know Sonic Pocket Adventure exists.

[@Cliffordlonghead]

Ok

[@Cliffordlonghead]

First

[@Thatcartoonguy224]

Ye

[@Cliffordlonghead]

Awesome video

[@unknownwill4th549]

That goomba sure is a lonely fella

[@Garrulous64]

Back in the day I didn't appreciate these games because I was bad at them. Upon revisiting them after the more recent entried (asode from Mania), the Advance series is pretty solid and I appreciate how it carved out an identity of its own.

[@STICKOMEDIA]

Facts advance is advanced

[@bigfanofsb653]

asode

[@SoshiTheYoshi]

Ah yes, the “Sonic sprite fan animation starter pack.” Still a solid game, though. I remember my copy came with a SEGA Pinball game.

[@Invidente7]

House of the Dead or The Sonic one?

[@beauwalker9820]

Lol I remember all the fan sprite comics and fan animated shorts using the Sonic Advance sprites.

[@basilplushie2534]

@@beauwalker9820 same

[@sirreginaldfishingtonxvii6149]

Yeah, my first reaction when I saw this too. Never thought they were from the Advance games. Pretty cool.

Was there not also Sonic Battle?

[@legendaryo9237]

Feeling quite nostalgic watching this dude again. I remember watching these videos as my childhood pass time. Perhaps some things have changed but it seems like you're still going strong Goombud.

[@carty7681]

This couldn't have released at a better time, as IGN is doing some world premiere for the upcoming Sonic Frontiers at the time of this comment. But Sonic Advance 1-3 are probably some of the most underrated Sonic games out there, and although I haven't played them, the games certainly have their fans.

[@lordmonarch2995]

Everything you said is right

[@pizzaggio]

Doesn't ign kinda hate sonic?

[@beauwalker9820]

@@pizzaggio kinda ironic, because that one awkward IGN guy during the "Sonic Mania" preview discussion years ago famously coined the term "Sonic was never good." You can even tell before he even blurted that out, by how annoyed, and awkward he looked as the other guys discussed Sonic, that he hated being there, hearing about Sonic, and could hardly contain his hedgehog hatred. He honestly looked like he had socialization issues too. Why Sega would partner with IGN, whom crapped on their games for decades is beyond me.

[@carty7681]

@@pizzaggio Yeah, it's ironic. IGN gave Sonic Unleashed a 4 despite it being a decent game, they gave a 3 out if 10 for another one, but changed the score later, (I think it was Sonic Adventure) and like Beau Walker said, they said that, "Sonic was never good", so it's safe to assume that IGN has some sort of hatred for Sonic

[@arcadeassassin7176]

@@carty7681 i don't think anyone at IGN has played the sonic games. in fact i'm not entirely sure that IGN knows what video games are.

[@fruitlion8]

Advance has something very important that makes it my favourite Sonic game, something that very few 2D Sonic games do. The levels have highly distinct areas so they're more memorable. Take the opening level. You sprint along an open beach, with some wooden decking. You then run down a checkboard hill of stone and leaves. You jump up into a cavern area filled with waterfalls and the green hill aspect. Finally you leave the level in a wide open green area, reminiscent of an open field. Even later levels like Egg Rocket have it. Entering the rocket, ascending the launch scaffolding, switching between the inside and outside of the rocket as it breaks the atmosphere, and finally being inside the rocket engine room while it flies through space itself.

[@megamillion5852]

Yep, the best Sonic levels tell a short story!

[@kingkirby1394]

I absolutely adore the sprite work for these games, could be smbz nostalgia but more sprite based games could go for detailed 32bit (at least I think it’s 32 bit) styled sprite work like this

[@BrawlYoshi]

I wish more GBA games looked like this. There were so many gba games that tried to use prerendered sprites that looked butt ugly.

[@theonlybilge]

I don't like Sonic's full speed animation.

[@williamdrum9899]

GBA uses a 32-bit CPU but really when people say "8-bit graphics" or "16-bit graphics" that really doesn't mean anything. You can techinically have a 64-bit CPU and operating system with Atari 2600 visuals

[@megamillion5852]

@@theonlybilge I'm genuinely curious how? It's such a great combination of modern & classic sensibilities. I always felt the change in the sequels was impressive, but unnecessary.

[@theonlybilge]

@@megamillion5852 It's the way his arms are just raised behind him.

[@supernovel7514]

I'm really liking these new lonely goomba giving a fair game critique and review instead of just playing weird games. Not that any of his videos are bad, I think that his old videos fit in with the times and he's adapted to the times now.

[@zingerific8209]

I gotta admit, I do kinda miss when he used to review these super obscure games that I wouldn’t have heard of otherwise. It really made his channel feel unique. But I can understand why it’s different now

[@ethnictendo]

There's nothing wrong with him reviewing random games. The problem was that back then, he just claimed it was a shit game and then moved on. He wasn't as fair to the games as the script lets on. Now he is, and I'm all for it.

[@spriteearthworm6463]

You guys are evil shut up haters

[@sumeracarnatia6997]

@@ethnictendoAgreed. It was an amusing character personality, but it’s also pleasant to hear his genuine thoughts on the games he makes videos for, giving credit to good stuff even in less good games.

[@ArtisticSquid203]

Quality video, LG! The quality of these videos are incredible, the wait is always worth it, since you take time and care in your videos. Keep up the awesome work, mate! 👍❤️

[@richieosborn2639]

This game was Sonic Mania before the 2010’s and on the go.

[@CommandLineVulpine]

Have we ever stopped to talk about how wild it is Goomba plays games through 110% to make videos on them? I feel like most KZbinrs would just complete Sonic's version at most and send it. Or more likely these days, stream it on Tw ch and then lazily upload the vod to KZbin to minmax revenue. Goomba's goated

[@redstreak9430]

I still hope we’ll get an official rerelease of the GBA/DS Sonic games one day, preferably getting the Taxman/Stelth/Origins treatment with widescreen support, 60fps and new QoL features.

[@TheLonelyGoomba]

Yeah. I think the games will benefit a lot from that in regards to annoying enemy placements n such. Since you'd see them coming more often

[@stanzacosmi]

sadly it'd have to be a stealth version since taxman is busy working on an original 3D title with his studio

[@robbiewalker2831]

@@TheLonelyGoomba 15:38: I thought at first you would actually believe Knuckles is a robot, if you didn’t go through the other characters. Just glad you did. However, did you know about the “Sonic and Tails” cheat?

[@redstreak9430]

I’m honored to get a comment response from you, LG. The closet thing we have to a reality of that is Sonic Advance Revamped but we haven’t seen an update of that game in years. Still would be nice to see an official rerelease of the games one day, regardless.

[@beauwalker9820]

@sk not always true, I understand and agree that "Sonic Orgins" is a bit overpriced, ($40 for only 5 games, plus an extra $5 for optional bonus material) but don't forget their previous Sonic compilations and remakes have been very cheap actually. You can literally buy Sonic 1, 2, and CD for $3 each off Google Play for your phone, (or even just play them "free with ads") and the Steam PC versions were cheap too. Let's not forget Sonic Mega Collection was $20 for 7 games. (And a few hidden ones included.) Heck, you could get a collection game of 50+ Sega Genesis games, (including 4 Sonic games) for any of the major consoles (including Switch) for only $30. (Which occasionally gets discounted half price during seasonal sales.) That's less then a dollar per game. And actually the Sonic Advance games did sell quite well in the 2000s decade, and for some Nintendo fans were their first Sonic game. The reason they have never been rereleased (outside the Japanese WiiU Virtual Console) is due to legal issues with THQ whom published the American releases, and possibly other legal issues.

[@gunnadahun]

Glad I got to see some gameplay of a good sonic game today

[@TheLonelyGoomba]

Haha....yeah, unfortunately

[@WigWoo1]

Man the amount of hours I spent in the Tiny Chao Garden taking my Chao from Sonic Adventure DX & 2 with me everywhere :3

[@schwarzerritter5724]

You don't even need Sonic Advance for that.

[@paulgilbert5278]

?

[@schwarzerritter5724]

@@paulgilbert5278 The Sonic Adventure and Sonic Advance games have the Chao Gardens where you can raise virtual pets. The can be transferred between the Gamecube and Game Boy Advance.

[@WigWoo1]

@@schwarzerritter5724 you do if you want to be able to shut the game boy off and go back to it later

[@schwarzerritter5724]

@@WigWoo1 I think the downloadable chao garden comes with a sleep mode.

[@someaccount1806]

Great video. Advance 1 is among my favorite games of all time and its always great seeing someone touching upon the good (and bad) in the game. It still really feels special to this day despite how often it called upon the classics. I hope it and Advance 2 and 3 are ported someday so more people can enjoy them.

[@videogamefan101]

One of my favorites of this episode? The thumbnail has Lonely Goomba and Sonic sharing a couple chili dogs together, and Goomba looks to be enjoying himself.

[@spinceiling7442]

Wish these games were talked about more. I was really happy to see this in my sub feed

[@allmond2269]

I don't think people realize how impactfull the portable sonic games were. I pretty sure most of the sonic fans today didn't come from the originals, but are people who fell in love with the advanced/ or in my case DS Games!

[@hailiandorado4952]

Man, I haven't been back to this channel in YEARS and yet you've retained the quality content that made me subscribe when I first stumbled here. I was surprised to see this channel under 200k subs. You're so underrated. Expect me back often.

[@demontorch]

It’s always a joy when the mushroom gremlin uploads

[@SnaksiXD]

I think it's important to mention that this is Dimps' first Sonic game which was followed by the rest of the Advance games, the three Rush games and Sonic 4

[@jameslawrenson1208]

That last one is unfortunate.

[@ewoutverheij4745]

This game was pretty much my introduction to Sonic games, I love the sprite work and I think that this design of the character is the perfect mix of staying close to his original design while still adding attributes that where introduced later on.

[@FemfoxOfficial]

I missed this channel, what an awesome way to come back!

[@skyenathanson9637]

4:41 Fun fact! Pinball used to be in casinos before it was quickly found out to be easily exploitable with a certain amount of skill

[@pcachu]

Fun fact: Pinball was actually regulated as a form of gambling for a while, classified as a game of chance and not skill. Hell, before the introduction of flippers in 1947 it was basically pachinko with a larger, heavier ball. That's part of why a bunch of machines from up to the 1970's had "A Game of Skill!" printed somewhere on them. It's also why some of them had mechanics like "Add-a-Ball" (where you can extend your current game with multiple bonus turns) instead of giving free games. The More You Know [rainbow star]

[@HouseholdWarrior]

1:13 the funniest and most subtle joke ever

[@GamerHangVideos]

Man, I was so concerned about the first original Sonic game on a Nintendo system. It knocked it out of the park and kept going. Not perfect, but everything I wanted and more. I never got bored grinding for the chao garden. A milestone game in my gaming tenure for sure.

[@mammon8683]

As other still call It the *TRUE* Sonic 4!

[@greenmushroom2587]

Sonic Advance franchise alongside the Rush games are by far the most underrated Sonic games ever.

[@SuperMonkeyCherrim]

After watching this I would love to see you cover the Rush games

[@paulgilbert5278]

Same

[@XshadowringX]

Very well done on this video. Always a pleasure to watch them

[@phorchybug3286]

Kinda funny how Eggman's strongest machines are usually found underwater.

[@RetroRulzMyTown]

1:35 You know…..I used to think I was nostalgia crazy for thinking this. Glad to hear that someone else agrees.

[@Nic_2751]

Definitely trying to keep my hopes up for that new modern 2D game

[@adoorwithstaronit8573]

As i stated in your previous videos, your thumbnail arts are incredible. Also, its always a good day when goomba uploads.

[@snapslingpeavine1371]

I think the casino area has a pinball machine because they figured the arcade-style was close enough to a casino for them to shoe-horn one in.

[@ADTribalChild]

2001 was a crazy time in gaming. PS2, GameCube and Xbox battling for home console supremacy wasn't even the icing on the cake. Nintendo and Sega were butting heads since the late 80s and to see a Sonic game on a Nintendo system blew my mind. Sonic Advance is a diamond-in-the- rough, but still a gem regardless.

[@BackroomsSlayer]

This game brings back memories. SA2 and SA3 were my favorites when they were first released.

[@mraussieman2263]

Forgot you existed for like 2 years Best 2 years of my life

[@TheLonelyGoomba]

I never forgot about you :(

[@Jam-og1km]

A 20 minute Goomba video? Aw yeah! This is happenin!!

[@donkarasu-9644]

The Gamecube/GBA era was a strange era for old Sonic fans involved in the console wars, but it did gave out great games like this trilogy.

[@FletcherReedsRandomness]

Advance 1: Great 2D Sonic template. Nothing special, but exactly what it needed to be. Advance 2: More interesting than Advance 1, but feels too much like style over substance. Advance 3: Gives off a poor first impression, but gets better and better as the game goes on. Overall solid trilogy of games. I’d like to see it get the Castlevania Advance Collection treatment someday.

[@paulgilbert5278]

That’s….insanely accurate

[@aroneamm.najito7072]

2:56

[@aroneamm.najito7072]

😂 21:12

[@subx353]

Your such a nostalgic KZbinr to me. Since I’ve seen your videos when I was younger, keep up the great videos!

[@bartmanfantanfart36]

Glad u still uploading I havnt even seen this for 3-4 years but now I seen your videos recently

[@thegloriouswizard5270]

A day with new Lonely Goomba, is a day that sparks joy☆

[@SliceJosiah]

Thank goodness I'm not the only one who somehow turned into a Sonic fan over the past month.

[@Waltman13]

I remember playing Sonic Advance a lot as kid and I loved it. It did start to get very difficult on the snow level and onward, but I still had a blast playing through it regardless (even if I kept dying a lot cause me stupid at games). Never got to experience the bonus stages or the super sonic boss tho, but for what I played up to the 1st final boss in Zone X, it was a pretty solid game. Still have yet to play the other 2 advance games, but I heard some good things about the 3rd one. Honestly if possible, I would love to see all 3 games get the mania/origins treatment. Cause the Advance trilogy is very underrated.

[@tacolordc]

It’s been about six years since I last watched this channel and yet its still uploading videos quite regularly and going strong. Impressive, keep it up!

[@aaronrivera2511]

Sonic Advance 3 is the best in the trilogy in my eyes due to how different characters are made for different stages.

[@paulgilbert5278]

And the voice acting

[@chadgorosaurus4898]

Eggman wasted his brain to ashes in this game.

[@aidensavickas9227]

The mad lad is back. You go man! Soon you’ll get the respect you deserve.

[@MrBizznessMan]

Now we need to talk about the sequel games and how its the first Game appearance of Vanilla the Rabbit.

[@NoMoreSuperHero]

Nah, those Mario GBA ports were legit top tier.

[@PokeDude011]

It really felt like the last few zones weren’t play tested with Sonic.

[@visoredgruntR34]

Loved this game when it came out and also agree about Amy's play style.

[@BlusterTheBenevolent]

Trust me, you don’t wanna be sharing chili dogs with THAT hedgehog real soon. Frontiers looks like a wreck.

[@MikeJr9284]

Sonic Advance 3 was the 1st Sonic game I played as a kid. It was the only Sonic Advance game I played.

[@neosneo6169]

Been waiting for another vid! And surprise of the century, it’s a sonic one! Cheers Mate!

[@thomasobrien1841]

0:37 ngl I was kinda expecting sonic origins to fall on you

[@WillieCorley]

I love this game. Its sequel, Sonic Advance 2, is one of my favorite Sonic games.

[@timwoods2852]

I am ashamed, I wasn't ready for the shark at the end.😅

[@Josh2o_32]

Tf I completely forgot about u for years then found u in my recommended, glad to see u again

[@connorpinzon]

Fantastic work as always

[@rubberballoonlover5471]

0:10 Agreed, it wouldn't have killed Nintendo to make AT LEAST one or two new mainline Mario games for it. I guess Mario was just too busy throwing parties, playing sports & racing go karts on there. Well, at least we didn't have to wait too long for another 2D Mario game in the form of NSMB... for the DS in 2006, but hey! It's better than nothing.

[@Invidente7]

Wario 4 was as good as it gets. And at least the Super mario GBA ports had new content.

[@rubberballoonlover5471]

@@Invidente7 True dat & the voice clips are a nice addition.

[@YourVintageStick]

@@Invidente7don’t forget Mario and Luigi, good rpg return for Mario

[@Life.can.be.smelly.]

Im Glad no goombas were harmed in the filming of all those mario games , not a single crushed goomba well done

[@TBrizzle01]

Sonic Advance, the real Sonic 4. The Advance games aren't perfect (especially the chaos emeralds) but it's a shame how forgotten these games are.

[@thestickopia4619]

1:12 Who isn’t going to play as sonic first Shows knuckles gameplay

[@yoshifan3611]

Goomba's bags are iincreasing. At a slow rate, but the certainty are.

[@goofball2237]

Thanks for the birthday present Lonely Goomba

[@jaredtomlin85]

I hope this means you'll do Sonic Advance 2 and 3. They series really does get better with each installment.

[@justsomeguyontheinternet562]

Sonic Advance 3 is the best 2d sonic game ever and no one can convince me otherwise.

[@ultrairrelevantnobody1862]

@Just some guy on the internet It can be a little frustrating here and there (Most Sonic games occasionally are to be fair), but I didn't expect myself to have such a good time with it. That, and I appreciate most of the fat being cut out.

[@Mochael98]

The Lonely Goomba is a just a hidden gem. One of the best comedians in gaming.

[@ToxicTurquoise454]

He is so underrated!

[@theotherjared9824]

1:10 that little sight gag is brilliant

[@Barmeecarba]

It's been so long but I'm glad I watched this, it was great. Good editing and presentation and highly engaging, good video

[@iggystarman8009]

Honestly, the part about the X-Zone porn section felt super natural and completely relatable. Good humor right there. Soft toned delivery doing devious generally socially frowned upon concepts is my honey n crackers.

[@e-mananimates2274]

I'm glad you pointed out both the high points and the low points of the game. It's not the kind of game I would play because the game is "not really designed for Sonic" if that makes any sense, but I appreciate how you acknowledged that Tails and Knuckles are better characters overall. In fact, they are both how I managed to play the older Sonic games as I'm more interested in exploring the levels than blasting through them. By the way, Goomba, if you really are a robot, it would explain why Goombas are rather expendable.

[@kingofthebandits7694]

“Who the heck isn’t gonna play as sonic first? A complete maniac, that’s who.” *shows gameplay of knuckles* That actually got me laughing.

[@morganbrown8565]

I like how Goomba is bringing his old style of animation back only a bit more polished.

[@megafox3753]

Just finished this game like two weeks ago and yeah it’s some good fun even if the sequels better

[@JordanViknar]

Gameloft also made a port of this game on J2ME phones. The music is now MIDI (there's even a barely used song that's Sonic 4 Episode 1's pinch boss theme), there's only 4 zones in a messed up order (NGHZ, SBZ, AIZ, CPZ), no special stages, no Chao Garden and only Sonic as playable character.

[@CheeseBlaster]

hey goomb, I just discovered your channel and just wanted to say that you're pretty funny and made me laugh

[@BeegMonkee]

One of your best videos, goomba

[@Maniax64]

Goomba when sonic

[@Ben7892]

I haven’t watched this guy in ages Still keeping up the good work!

[@SonicmanChannel]

Im glad you finally reviewed this game, I see it as one of the best successors to the classics, another great vid from the goomba.

[@redhotsonic]

1:48 - Wait, WTF? I never knew that 😅

[@jasminefrazier8624]

Red Hot sonic

[@ScrewyLoops]

Them b****y sharks!! 🦈 Great video Goomba! Always had a soft spot for Sonic Advance

[@fmsdraws5496]

I really enjoyed this video, my guy! I've only ever played the advance games in a phone emulator, maybe I should give them another shot sometime...

[@BryanPlush]

"Bob the hedgehog" lol

[@mrgamer22222]

Finally a new goomba video

[@beauwalker9820]

The original Sonic Advance game (and maybe the trilogy) honestly need more love, and are very underrated. I wish we could get a "Sonic Advance Collection," like the Castlevania Advance Collection, and such. (But sadly, THQ apparently has some rights for the game so Sega can't freely rerelease it.)

[@animefreddiemercury]

Glad to see you again goomba!

[@Lukethefox]

If you went back in time to the 90's and told SEGA fans that Sonic will appear on a Nintendo console they would laugh at you and say "BS". Even Fleetway's Sonic the Comic mocked the idea. I remember reading Total Game Boy and my jaw dropped seeing a Sonic game being advertised for the GBA. It pretty much means SEGA lost the console war against Nintendo. I remember trying to buy Sonic Advance 1 but my Dad stopped me as I was supposed to be studying for my GCSE's. My first Sonic Advance game was Sonic Advance 3 due to the interesting duo gimmick. I did get SA1 back in 2012. I thought it was alright. I could never get the final Chaos Emerald as the final Special stage was too frustrating & Impossible for me, so thanks for showing what I was missing out.

[@TheGameTunes]

Looking forward to the Advance 2 video

[@RadioTails]

It's a shark in a wall, shark in a wall! Now imagine playing those Special Stages on an original GBA where you can't see squat! Good times!

[@TheLonelyGoomba]

Is that a shark in a tank reference? 👀

[@olekmataczynski]

Happy Brithday Sonic!💙💙💙

[@HybridAngelZero]

Oooo, this is a classic... come to think of it, this game twice as old as I'm typing this comment as the original Sonic game was when this came out... wow. I'm on the same page, I always felt the Advance games were a great follow-up to the Genesis trilogy. Also, the payoff for the "wall shark" gag was 👌👌👌

[@Souvlaki96]

I love the Sonic Advance series! They’re basically my childhood! Just out of curiosity, are you planning to cover 2 and 3 at some point?

[@nufi20]

Hmmm youtube didn't show this one in my subscription tab

[@blakeapher2178]

The wall shark at the end was great

[@colinledoux7836]

The Sonic advance trilogy has some really good music to listen to.