When Sonic Unleashed Came to the Wii

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Sonic Unleashed came to the Wii and Playstation 2 alongside the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 version I already covered in the previous video. I wanted to dedicate an entire video to this port of the game, and so, here we are.

[@chaliceohearts4658]

This was the version I grew up with. It was a love hate relationship because I had difficulty controlling the Werehog on the Wii specifically. Felt... “janky”.

[@CosmicSponge2004]

I thought that was just the warehog being bad.

[@Dcoop3r...]

I never beat the tutorial

[@Skylancer727]

Honestly I kinda liked the controls on Wii more. Plus had real hit or miss reactions to the Werehog on PS3 where the reticle for grabbing randomly flashes in and out making me just miss it. Never had that issue on the Wii version but it happens constantly on PS3. Wonder if it's because the PS3 has an unlocked frame rate while the 360 was locked to 30fps.

[@vendettaduck1288]

I felt that the will was only jank when using the Wii remote.

[@speedygamey7160]

I'd say the same but I was like 9 when i first played unleashed, im 17 now and I recently played the wii version with a classic controller and it played fine

[@Yoshi17050]

Going along with your point Jason Griffith actually had strep throat while recording for this game which made the screaming even worse.

[@slimballs9650]

The scream was funny though.

[@JCBro-yg8vd]

He did? I can only imagine how much it must've hurt for him to do that werehog voice naturally then. Maybe that's why this was his last major role as Sonic?

[@slimballs9650]

@@JCBro-yg8vd He voiced him in Black Knight and a few more games after this.

[@lootria]

@@JCBro-yg8vd theres an interview of jason on youtube (he was i think hosting a panel somewhere talking about voice acting i think) where he mentions that recording session, i think it was really cold as well so you can guess how painful it mustve been... theres also a few good moments in there as well, overall id say its an interesting video so you can give it a watch if youd like

[@jordancromwell]

@@JCBro-yg8vd No it was his last role because the contract with 4kids expired with Sega

[@sunflow57]

I remember dying an absurd amount of times trying to grab ledges as the Werehog.

[@gregkeeper6928]

Bro I can feel you're pain I used to always die like that

[@tyrone2423]

That was my favorite part of the game though. I finished most of the levels without dying.

[@Skylancer727]

Honestly I had more issues on the PS3 version with it. On PS3 for some reason I constantly get the gab icon flashing on me making me miss my grab. Why the hell do so many grab platforms need to be over pits of despair? I had it happen occasionally on Wii but not nearly as often.

[@AmeliaPlayz]

I keep dying when I'm trying to grab those enemies in the last Werehog stage in Chu-nan!

[@spinballproduction9678]

@@Skylancer727 I own the xbox verision And have played the PS3 verision and i must say never had that problem before.

[@imakecontent2206]

I played Unwiished first, so you can imagine how excited I was when I got the real version.

[@rowquerpaz8265]

Me too!

[@genricjohn]

Yup. I played it on the Wii version first too.

[@luopingnan15]

Same. I bought it for a friend first, then let another friend borrow it because I didn't have a 360, but it was worth the investment because I played the HECK out of it once I finally got my hands on the 360.

[@BlueflagAlpha]

i love the game

[@Hero-XV]

Same here but it started with the PlayStation 2 before finishing the game on PlayStation 3.

[@josephcano4723]

3:58 that was just music to my ears. PURE. NOSTALGIA. Thank you. Also, well timed ad

[@OanSMM]

Chills 🥶

[@abirneji]

you're talking about the start noise right?

[@Cooldude15104]

This was my version of the game when I was younger and saw reviews of this game when they used footage from the hd game I said “hey that doesn’t look like the game” and when they said something that was exclusive to the hd game I said “that’s not part of the game what are they talking about?”. Edit: Thanks for all the likes

[@nikron6556]

Exactly, my friend played the xbox version and i was only wii, so I'd be so confused when he'd talk about levels that didn't exist. I actually thought he was pretending to have played it for the longest time cause of it🤣🤣

[@SLcarnival10]

I still think that the boost system from this version should have been how the boost was handled going forward. Having to activate the boost at certain points instead of being able to keep it on at all times made the timing more calculated, and it added a bit more challenge to the levels.

[@turboDrowsy]

YES. Thank you. It reminded me a lot more of F-Zero GX because of this, and made it a lot easier to get into.

[@gggsh7]

eh i disagree, for one spamming the boost constantly gets annoying. two, they both have the same challenge, the wii one is just knowing when to activate it, where as the xbox version is knowing when to DEactivate it, its essentially the same challenge on paper

[@LateNightHalo]

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[@willy9473]

Sure

[@imp8684]

It’s the halo guy

[@zodiacthundaga7264]

Hey, you're that guy who makes Halo videos! You made CE look like shit.

[@watery2]

holy shit only 3 replies on a verified comment

[@fvded9391]

never thought id watch a video 8 seconds after it came out

[@willy9473]

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[@bloopa64]

I have a friend with the same Big Chill figure.

[@shockvalue5086]

I have that exact same one aswell

[@willy9473]

I always wanted a big chill figure tbh

[@ultimatehope549]

I remember I protected my XLR8 figure like a baby as a kid. I always thought he was the coolest alien and was sad when he hardly showed up in Alien Force and Ultimate Alien

[@Blur2221]

In latin america its called XLR8 but said the way the letters and number are pronounced so it took me a long time before i realized that it means accelerate but cooler xD

[@speedyalzh]

@@Blur2221 I guess translating the name wouldn't have hurt. It took me quite some time to understand that it was meant to be pronounced as accelerate too

[@PeeperSnail]

Sonic Unleashed for the Wii was my childhood man I don’t even care for how people dislike it. I still very much think the Wii version did the sun and moon medal collecting far better than the original.

[@DesignDoc]

Don't worry about doing sponsorships. GET PAID, MAN!

[@willy9473]

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[@mechajay3358]

It's not selling out if you continue put out the same quality content.

[@dantemitsoyu977]

Facts

[@cradiculous]

As long as it's not Raid: Shadow Legends

[@MathisR412]

Right. I hate that dude even felt the need to put that intro in the vid in the first place lol

[@heavydonkeykong5190]

I played the Wii Version first and it was my favorite game in the series when it first came out. Although I prefer the grander scope of the HD version there are certain boss fights that I liked better on the Wii, and I prefer the way the medals are here since it doesn't drag down the pacing. Personally, I think the definitive Unleashed experience would be to combine elements from both.

[@ExtraordinaryFate]

I actually miss the temples themselves from the original game, with all the puzzles they had you do. The HD version got rid of them entirely.

[@Benjawin6671]

For me it would be Daytime stages: Wii/PS2 Nighttime stages: 360/PS3 Hubs: 360/PS3 Gaia gates: Wii/PS2

[@jacktwelve1710]

I had this version as a kid. Never finished it because I couldn’t get passed egg man land. Many years Later when I was a teenager would pick up the ps3 version and actually finished it without realizing they were different games. I learned that in some random KZbin videos

[@johnnny6427]

Saaame Eggmanland was so hard

[@teamisabella6476]

​@@johnnny6427manly the final 3 parts

[@teamisabella6476]

The goal ring,rocket,and the twist and turn part not to mention to get s rank it was painful cause every single boost counts

[@johnnny6427]

@@teamisabella6476 yeah the time challange killed my playthrough back then

[@DannyBenS94]

This was my first version of Sonic Unleashed. When I first played the 360 version, I was mad that the Wii version didn't have as much as that version. But when I saw how long it took to beat the 360/PS3 version and how frustrating some later stages can be, it made me appreciate the Wii/PS2 version more. While there are things in the HD version I like more, I will prefer the SD version when it comes to wanting to finish the game.

[@Mojo1356]

I can understand that, but I simply cannot tolerate the Wii Werehog. Combat is so boring since combo potential is nerfed so hard,

[@pinhe4d321]

​@@Mojo1356 Wii werehog is more platforming based, you don't need that many combos

[@Mojo1356]

@@pinhe4d321 with sucky controls. Not to mention without more combos, combat is far more repetitive in the Wii version.

[@pinhe4d321]

@@Mojo1356 There are some combos, just not as many as in HD

[@Mojo1356]

@@pinhe4d321 not nearly as many. Not to mention that because of the right left right left mechanic, combat in of itself is remarkably clunky to boot. Also, who thought double tapping the analogue stick to run was a good idea?

[@trinitroid7893]

I'm still glad that I lived with the PS2 version of this game. It felt like the combat really works as the pacing is quicker, and it felt satisfying doing combos onto enemies in this version than the PS3/360 version. Though, there are some minor nitpicks, but I've still enjoyed it more.

[@johnquote1575]

I didn't know that it was also on ps2 I thought it only came out on ps3 360 and Wii

[@FormalFilmsProductions]

Getting sponsors and a patreon?! He’s on top

[@willy9473]

EA

[@theminecraft2516]

EA is good

[@yoghurtlord1745]

The Wii version of this game was the version that I was familiar with since 2010, so playing the proper version on the 360 in 2019 was a huge surprise because I didn't know it was a whole different beast. Heh Thanks for this nostalgia overload of a video, it was great!

[@kaistudios5536]

Ah yes, the version of Unleashed that I grew up with and was confused when I looked up gameplay on KZbin, only to find that my version was cut short in many aspects. I still had a great time, though: I even started trying to S-Rank all stages (stopped shortly).

[@succubastard1019]

The PS2 version of this game is, from what I remember, my first game ever. It was extremely frustrating, especially for my 8 years old self, but very rewarding when you beat it: Daytime stages felt like driving a car beyond the consented speed limit, while at the same time, trying to jump over pits and beating a time limit, and the Werehog gameplay, while more fun to me since it felt like you had more control over your actions since brawling was the main thing, platforming was a nightmare due to the unresponsive controls, and the "running mechanic": the Werehog can both walk on two legs, or run with all 4 of his limbs, but to do so, you had to *press the analog level, while still going forward* , which resulted in several moments when you were at the edge of your seat. I never beat the Dark Gaia final boss since I sucked at dodging his 4 claws as Super Sonic (then again, I wasn't even 10 when I tried to beat it). Still, a very nostalgic game, thank you for your review.

[@nonamecommenter3005]

"Wii Werehog." Heh. "Wiiware Hog." ;)

[@shanecorcoran2542]

This was a pretty good look at unleashed for the Wii. I can appreciate what it did and it’s almost “beta-like” precence compared to unleashed HD. Now I’m super excited for that black Knight review.

[@FriendlyNeighborhoodSpartan]

This was a nice quick video. I really am enjoying the Sonic retrospective so far. Keep up the good work!

[@pseudonym9238]

I wasn't even aware that there were two different console versions of this game until after I beat it on the Wii as a kid. That kind of blew my mind, I've only ever seen that done between consoles and handhelds up until that point.

[@BitFiend]

I grew up with the Wii version. I was excited for this game for the same reason I was excited for Twilight Princess (hero displayed on one side, wolf form displayed on the other and a more grim theme). I remember the Eggman Land stage being tough as nails so I'm glad it wasn't as long as the HD version. This is still one of my favourite Sonic games and I didn't mind the werehog stages myself but the precise platforming required could get a bit tedious. Then again, maybe I'm just not "spoiled" by the HD version because I have yet to try it. People compare the HD version to Generations and I didn't like the boost mechanics as much in that game, it was so instant and easy to fill. I much prefer the boost from the Wii version because it feels much more limited and less overpowered, but that's my personal take on it.

[@gatst7680]

It's really nice to see a reviewer around my age give his takes on some of my childhood games. Thanks for it!

[@CAVFIFTEEN]

I got a Wii the year it released. I was one of those people who kept going back to game stop hoping they had one in stock lol I had a very similar experience with the SD and HD versions of Spider-Man 3 in 2007 and Sonic Unleashed in 2008. I was confused why footage I saw online was different to what I was playing and eventually picked up the HD versions of both these games. At the end of the day I prefer the SD ones for both and the main reason is in unleashed, no bs medals having to collect and imo everything from Eggmanland on is much better in the SD version than the HD one. Especially that final boss. Yikes 😬 For Spidey it was just that you got the black suit earlier, it had Morbius and Shriek in it, and was more fun over-all to me. I really miss the “same name, different game” concept. I understand why it’s not popular anymore, but at least think it should’ve stayed for licensed games. Come to think of it, this is the only time it happened with Sonic isn’t it? Huh. A neat novelty at the very least either way.

[@pacomatic9833]

To me, same name different game is insanely annoying. I wasn't born in that era, but I think that seeing a commercial showing the console version and then you going "wow so amazing" only for you to pick up the handheld version and see it's a different game would be feel... Bad. Mean of the company. When I see a commercial, I buy the game because I'm expecting what the commercial's showing me, and not something that I didn't even know I was picking up.

[@noobzindograuomorredorpro]

It also happened with Lost World and Colors.

[@Losaren]

i find it fascinating just how different the hd and sd versions of unleashed are. it really does show how porting games to new consoles isnt all as simple as you might think. great video j!

[@hyperflowey2564]

3:50 I was so waiting for an Exo reference thank you so much

[@BillintonE2FromBrighton]

This was my first Sonic Game! YAY

[@sebastiannegron9319]

Congrats, you totally deserve the sponsorship and the support from patreon. Honestly, I'm always astonished by your huge dedication and amazing quality. Keep up the excellent work man!

[@tequilagarciarodriguez6111]

I've always preferred the Wii version (even beaten it 100%), but a huge part of me feels like it could've turned out even better if the PS2 version didn't exist. Maybe if Dimps' time hadn't been divided, we could've gotten Wii versions of Mazuri and Empire City, better graphics, and the like. Plus, several of the optional missions take place in exclusive areas, so I believe the intention was to include more daytime acts to compensate for the increased amount of Werehog, instead of the mission-based progression. Like seriously, I get that it was still profitable, but were there really that many people clamoring for a new PS2 Sonic game in 2008?

[@dylansurendranath3091]

Tequila Garcia Rodriguez I'm genuinely surprised Sega even bothered having this be a PS2 game, considering how the PS2 ports of Sonic Heroes and Shadow the Hedgehog were always the worst versions of those games. And Unleashed seems to continue that trend...

[@toone1562]

@@dylansurendranath3091 in the ps2 versions defence, I DO think he looks better on PS2 than the wii version because there was no unnecessary shine and reminds me of Dreamcast Sonic Adventure 1 graphics, which I like, but I played unleashed on wii not on ps2

[@Izhen_UwU]

Well,brazialian and european regions still played the ps2 version of sonic unleashed and still have nostalgia for it to this Day. In 2008 happened a crisis,so publishers still launched next gen games for ps2,that's why need for speed undercover,tomb raider underworld,007 quantum of solace,call of duty world at war and Sonic unleashed got ps2 ports,people still remember these ports but they likely later got a chance to play the next gen versions of these games I trink Sonic unleashed should get a exclusive version for ps2 that is basicaly the Sd Version we know today (just like 007 quantum of solace) and then the wii version would be an REALLY downgraded version of Sonic unleashed.

[@Izhen_UwU]

Also,the ps2 is the best selling console of all time,simply because the ps2 in brazil launched officialy in 2008,and you could find it cheap as hell,so everyone had and still has a ps2 in that country,that's why in 2006 Sonic 2006 didn't get a ps2 port but in 2008 Sonic unleashed did get a ps2 port.

[@-Nihilus-]

@Daniel same played the ps2 version since I've always been a generation behind the current PlayStation for the first year or 2

[@SmooviesTV]

I like how the thumbnail has a pre-rendered promotional model of the werehog with the Xbox logo and an in-game model with the Wii logo

[@hunterac45]

Glad to see the Wii version finally getting its respect

[@cakelayer]

Yeah, the wii version of sonic Unleashed is so much better

[@QuieTLy1]

@@cakelayer Huh??? That’s an opinion fam and I respect that but you’re trippin

[@casualwiifan]

@@QuieTLy1 I don't know. I feel that the wii version is just a tad bit better, mainly for it being (for me, anyways) sonic unleashed without unnecessary padding and shorter night levels. I can totally see why you see the HD version ad the superior one, though.

[@vaderkurt7848]

@@QuieTLy1 Both are very good versions I can see why people will prefer the sd over the hd one.

[@QuieTLy1]

@@casualwiifan yeah, the graphics of the hd one are beautiful. The day stages on the ps3/Xbox 360 are breath taking and you can feel that rush through your veins. I own both versions and played the wii versión first, sonic unleashed on the Xbox 360 was my first online order and it’s one of my favorites games of all-time and my favorite game of sonic (including classic and modern era)

[@hadinasrallah8928]

Proud of you for getting so far and starting a patreon! You have a bright future ahead of you

[@sagecentral1809]

I'm not surprised your channel is starting to grow as the content is great and I can tell how much effort you put into your videos. Congrats.

[@pokekiller787x]

I played this version as a kid. Didn't know about the version on 360/PS3 til later.

[@DjNinjaRj]

Hi J I Am Glad You Are Growing And Expanding Your Channel, Keep On Doing What Your Doing I Hope You Hit 100k Soon 😉👍

[@lemon690]

I love your content man I’m so happy for you that you got a sponsor :) this motivates me to Do better with my channel so thank you so much !!

[@nakagamipenguin]

The cutscenes actually were skipable in the HD versions. Just thought I'd let you know.

[@Skylancer727]

Only some of them are. The first cutscene for example is not. Just went on RPCS3 to confirm.

[@b_e_p_i_s_m_a_n6212]

It'd be cool if, in the event SEGA decides to port Unleashed, they go for a hybrid port which includes the gameplay from the HD version, but stages and mechanics from both. Sun/Moon medals could be earned like in the SD version, as well as collected like in the HD version, to account for the increased stage count.

[@mr.pickledpenaut8363]

this was the version that i grew up with, specifically the wii version, and if they do remake unleashed, i hope the wii levels can be unlocked as i have so much nostalgia for this game

[@vile8675]

Wym you hope the Wii levels can be unlocked? Just play the ps3 version

[@mr.pickledpenaut8363]

@@vile8675 purley a nostalgia reason, I never had a ps3/360 back in the day, I only had a wii. So it would be nice for them to put the levels in the game.

[@SylvesterAshcroft88]

It's nice your willing to show people's comments on your video, people like that kind of transparency, and I'm honestly surprised you don't have more subscribers, considering the quality of your video's is so high, and your mic. sounds a lot better than some bigger youtuber's, who either sound muffled, or have really bad mic. cracking so it's nice to hear someone with decent audio/ visual quality, especially in gaming!

[@Woogwoogus]

I personally played the version on the Wii and I'm in the same camp who had no idea there was a version for the Xbox or PS3 I remember playing it so much as a kid and found the motion controls for the Werehog pretty solid, especially when it came to the platforming. But then again, haven't played that one in at least a year or two because I got stuck on Eggman land I thank you for actually touching on the Wii version because like, how you said, it gets sleeped on a lot(almost as much as the flip phone version) Hope you have a good day and good luck with that patreon!

[@digitaltailsmon4096]

I’m so excited for the Black Knight video!! I hope it really ends this era of Sonic videos well! Also I do have a question will you be doing sonic rush and rush adventure after black knight or will you not be able to cover those games?

[@pytha7]

3:18 can't wait for the Ben 10 retrospective

[@Yan93]

Good video! Some very good points highlighted there!

[@RicarditoRicardon]

I can't believe I've been watching all these Sonic videos and haven't subscribed until now

[@joejones4573]

This was the version I played when I was a kid. I didn’t get the HD version until I was 20 so this is one of the sonic games I have the most nostalgia for, as well as black knight, shadow and heroes

[@Jonzelle185]

What about Sonic Unleashed on the mobile 👀

[@entertainer_ev2747]

Elliot: What-

[@BitchChill]

Best version no debate

[@yugioh_samurai]

This man is upgrading. Go for the goal dude!

[@kingblazee2511]

I actually started playing Sonic unleash right when you release the main video and I got to say I’m happy you like the game! I’m playing it on PlayStation now and it’s something. Lag a little but it’s just how I remember.

[@kingmac_8478]

3:47 “Dithers everywherrrrrrrrrreeee…” LMAO 😂 I wasn’t ready for that

[@frankmarchetta4744]

My 2 cents: I prefer the PS2/ Wii version to the hd versions. Partly because of the pacing improvements you mentioned, as well as a few other aspects that I think last-gen Sonic does better: - The gaia gates were more enjoyable hubs than the towns, mostly because they let you explore them at your own leisure. Also, I love the tune used for these hubs. - I actually prefer how Sonic controlled in these games, since handling felt much tighter, even at low speeds. - While I will agree the brawling was even more boring in these games, I kinda prefer the designs of the night stages here, since they placed more emphasis on competent platforming. Also, breaking them up into smaller stages is a godsend. The werehog is best taken in small doses.

[@holywarrascal]

Hah, I had that same Big Chill figure as a kid. Man, takes me back. Great video, as always.

[@UncrownedTrickster]

My boy is GROWING!!!! Don't stop the grind homie!🔥🔥

[@backslash_bks]

The PS2 version was the 1st sonic game I owned. I still love it and I would bot mind playing it again. Also I think we can all agree that the final boss on the SD version is better than the HD version

[@NotFenriz]

I prefer the wii version for various reasons, but the one that makes me love it, is the art desing of the levels, both night and day, but night to me is the best, how everything looks, from the use of colors in the sky, the places and their desing, the colors palette, even the text font used in night sections.

[@DatMentalGamer]

i was waiting for this. i used to play this port all the time lol

[@cloudednative7809]

So glad you included the sonic uncheshed wii bumper that was so nostalgic

[@Nagasakevideo]

The Wii version was the only one I ever knew so I had no idea what people meant when they said hub worlds

[@gundambassexe31]

Sonic unleashed wii was fun experience imo

[@panuru9175]

*MY MAN IS GETTING SPONSORS* Keep it on track bro!

[@lyubot.9138]

Congrats on the sponsor and patreon!

[@davidgreen1236]

i grew up playing the wii version when i was a little kid couldnt even get past the homing attack tutorial.

[@satelliteprime]

Why is it that you always manage to upload a new video when I'm in the middle of watching (or rewatching) one of your older ones? This is the third time in a row that it's happened. Not that I'm complaining, mind you. 👌

[@nicoexists]

You just released this video on my birthday. Nice

[@Dan_om3]

I never liked how you had to restart chunks of gameplay upon death as the werehog, but nothing was ever more mind-numbing than having to climb THAT clock tower, and I'm happy for our Wii brothers and sisters if they actually got to skip that part, besides the 2 hour long final bossfight, that is. Overall great video and many thanks 😊

[@SolidN8]

I ended up beating this game when I was like 6 or 8, when I played Unleashed on PS3 like a year or two ago I ended up getting my ass whooped

[@ghwy2ybshzunwnbzhy2bsjizjj17]

Oh yeah the wii version is seen as the easier version, but it would be even easier if the Werehog controls actually felt as good as the ps3/360

[@lpfan4491]

@@ghwy2ybshzunwnbzhy2bsjizjj17 I don't get it. The werehog is the easier part of the game by far. I got S ranks on most stages on the first attempt and got max level upon reaching the final stage.

[@drcgad3052]

Ah big chill. Good memories.

[@luxitozx5459]

I remember playing this version a lot in my PS2 and ended up replaying and 100% the game in the dolphin emu last year, i'm really happy that you make this video, thanks J :) PD: sorry for my bad english

[@tastimeandspace4902]

Can't wait for a full review of the Big Chill figure!

[@sperryyoungerjr.3985]

3:19 If I may suggest a video review of the PS2 and Wii Ben 10 games.

[@t.7124]

Protector of the Earth damn brings back memories

[@Asteroidpine]

yknow when we said we liked you getting sponsors that didn't mean open a patreon. Nah im joking lmao

[@Heavenly_Son]

I didnt even know you had under 100k wtf i binged all your videos anf enjoyed them so much

[@cloudshines812]

J. Your a super underrated KZbinr and congrats on the Sponser! Here's to almost 100K subs and more to come!

[@CosmicSponge2004]

I grew up with the Wii Version. My only acess to the PS3/360 Version is PSNow (which I don't have)

[@jobsidian4219]

Me too that the first version I played

[@steampunk1610]

The version of unleashed i played throughout my childhood until I got the 360 version. I remember being annoyed with the motion controls for the werehog.

[@richanddarksbane1439]

Honestly was thinking of playing this on the wii, thanks for this

[@MisfortuneDS]

i have never heard of you before, but im happy you got a sponsor. congrats on the sponsor.

[@disablessb]

I'm waiting for the Forces review, and I really wonder if you'd tear into it the same way you did X6 or just call it bad on the most apathetic way possible like ZX Advent

[@kieranstark7213]

The reason why ExoParadigmGamer wouldn’t review Sonic Forces is because he was worried that his hatedom might give him a rise for giving it a positive review even when he acknowledges its many flaws that goes to show that they have a point to why it’s one of the weakest Sonic games. But he could probably review it as a guest of J’s Reviews “Why Sonic Forces Is a Colossal Disappointment”. to go the route of Josh Scorcher and Mr. Enter in their Putting Your Hoof Down Review where they could get along very well with different opinions, unlike Cartoon Palooza’s review of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 where he locked AniMat in his own home for giving Sony Pictures Animation movies like Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 1 & 2 and Hotel Transylvania 1 negative reviews. I know it’s a joke, but still. It doesn’t work when it continues with Cartoon Palooza arguing with AniMat about why The Beatles are the poor man’s One Direction when it’s the other way around at the end of their review of The Smurfs 1 which is interesting since AM was the one to give it the FUGETABOUTIT! and CP was the one to give it the Seal of Garbage just beforehand.

[@TagetesAlkesta]

I prefer most things about the HD version, but the one thing I like more about the SD version is the level design for the night stages. They feel way more expansive and they change as you progress through them. For example in Arid Sands you start out in the heart of the city Shamar and end in these ancient ruins in the middle of the desert. It felt like the developers really tried to make you feel like you were on a trek towards the temple. Compare that to the HD version where you just kinda hang out in the city, beat up some monsters, do some platforming, then the stage ends. Also, breaking the night stages up makes them feel less like a slog.

[@HeyitsPete]

Glad you're doing patreon, honestly I've never supported a creator on patreon, I have nothing against it but I never felt the need to support someone on there until just now. Keep up the great work!

[@fastboi2390]

Ah, my very first Sonic game... Nice video. Can't wait for the vid on my second Sonic Game, Black Knight!

[@edwheezer6231]

Interesting to hear your thoughts on this! I played Wii Unleashed first, and I loved it so much that I bought a used Xbox to play the other version. While I certainly agree with a lot of the faults you mentioned, I just don't mind them personally. The Werehog's incredibly basic, but I think its stages are a blast to speedrun. And while the compressed cutscenes aren't ideal, I actually prefer them to the Xbox ones because the frame rate's less distracting. I'm probably just nostalgic though. Either way, great video! Your passion for the series really comes though. :)

[@jcoolguy1548]

I also played the Wii version first

[@chazym9649]

As someone who grew up with unleashed and colors, I have an extremely hard time playing generations because the movement feels so stiff and clunky. I actually prefer the movement from these, but maybe thats just due to the fact that I played this first

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

I had this version as a kid. Also, you might want to shout out a little known piece of Sonic fan history that mentions this version. It's called "Sonic, Sonic" and it's a parody of a song from Season 2 of Saturday Night Live with Sonic characters. Sung by Amy, Sally, and Mina, the song right off the bat mentions "Unleashed" (with quotes.) The refrain even has the line "It's Friday night on my new Wii." Unfortunately, the creator (who will remain anonymous) disowned and later forgot about it. But Danny has done a good job of keeping it alive. I read the original upload in 2009 and wondered, "What the heck," but I guess it had a subconscious effect on me, since I ordered Sally and Mina plushies from Setsunakou later on. Love this video! Keep up the good work!

[@abareamphibia6812]

Love that you also mentioned getting a figure of big chill from Ben 10 alien force along with the ps2 version of unleashed, smart move getting big chill he’s the second best Ben 10 alien

[@nicktheglitch_]

NOW WE NEED A VIDEO OF THE CELLPHONE VERSION

[@nedalomar4216]

One thing that unwiished did something better than the hd Is the sun and moon medals

[@golddigginboi2187]

The sub and moon medals were soooo easy to collect in the hd version

[@nedalomar4216]

@Mihnea Bărbulescu i respect but its really tedious you go back the same level and finding them

[@nedalomar4216]

@@golddigginboi2187 how could you explain?

[@golddigginboi2187]

@@nedalomar4216 just walk around the hub worlds. They don't put the medals up high at all and in the stages (werehog) you just destroy everything that can be destroyed. In the daytime, you simply just take the short cuts for the most part.

[@nedalomar4216]

@@golddigginboi2187 yeah finding the medals in the hub world isn't bad but the daytime stages medals are tedious

[@thaddayyus]

dude, your content speaks for a sponsorship, good job on the patreon!

[@setcrowther6261]

this makes me so excited to see again 😭 the nostalgia is so much for me

[@alexgamer2169]

will you ever cover the rest of the dcau? Like static shock, the zeta project, lobo and Gotham girls (which is available on the birds of prey show dvd, third season is worth it). and movies like Batman and Harley Quinn, Justice league vs fatal five and Superman Brainiac Attacks ( Which isn't canon but has the same art style, design and voice actors as STAS. It just doesn't fit into the timeline)

[@zarackenieb3793]

Yes! I've been waiting for him to do that. It just seems incomplete with out the full thing. And yes for some reason the Gotham girls takes a spike in quality in the third season. Zeta and static are big parts of the dcau in my opinion. Considering they have crossovers with BTAS and Batman Beyond

[@PaulieI]

What I call a workout.

[@hiddencateye6878]

Another sonic video in the same month yay

[@Seabass-]

CONGRATS ON 100K!

[@EVERYWHERE_MAN]

This game was my childhood

[@maseehwardak6055]

My favourate sonic game is sonic unleashed

[@oreggieo5036]

Boss

[@bobbyahmad5197]

It’s cool that you got that big chill figure no pun intended, I also have it and the ps2 and ps3 version of sonic unleashed and I honestly enjoyed the ps3 version more

[@Ghostofcalmaity]

Your sonic unleashed videos have encouraged me to buy sonic unleashed so thank you 👍