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Just finished watching Sonic X the Metarex saga

Posted by Henry McHenry on 06/23/2024
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Watching episode 77 yesterday

Back in the day (2005) I watched the Metarex saga in french. A while later I downloaded the Japanese version episodes but never got around watching them. Last year I got me the Japanese dub BluRay from Discotek, just yesterday I finished watching the whole thing.

The Metarex Saga, known for its Space Opera setting, a more involved plot, a dark tone, and character development (specially from Tails). Set it apart from the previous season. Really enjoyed watching it in its entirety this time in the original Japanese Dub with the original cast from the Dreamcast games.

I feel satisfied but at the same time as sad as the first time I watched the show (maybe even more). Probably because I know I won’t watch the whole thing again.

The last two episodes felt as they did back in 05, (except this time no onions nearby), packed with a lot of emotion. Great show, underappreciated in its native Japan. Great job from the Discotek team compiling it.

Sayonara Sonic X!

Sonic Frontiers impresions

Posted by Henry McHenry on 11/15/2022
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The game is too elaborated for its own good. It is a good “open world” game but for some (myself included) it just doesn’t fit Sonic. Graphics are very good but wouldn’t say great. Controls are fluid but at the same time things are over complicated, too many moves to learn. The music is excellent, a work of art if you want, unfortunately some tunes are more fitting of another franchise.

After playing for about an hour and 40 minutes I don’t feel I’m making much progress, after the initial cut scene I haven’t seen Amy and Tails for example and only one Eggman cutscene has been triggered.

The game does not feel fast. The amount of collecting, searching and unlocking, some times it feels like a chore. Unfortunately the reviews have been overwhelmingly positive (like the emperor’s new clothes), I’m afraid this open world mechanic could be the future of the series, if that is the case then I’m out.

Happy Birthday Tails!

Posted by Henry McHenry on 10/16/2022
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30 years ago Sonic’s sidekick and best buddy Miles “Tails” Prower made his debut. The game was Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for the Sega Master in Europe and Brazil. He wasn’t playable on said game, his actual playable debut would come the following month on the Genesis. Anyways, thanks to Judy Totoya for coming up with such an awesome character, a character who has been inspiration for many. About 20+ years I made website (in spanish) in his honor here’s the link to the archived site.

Sonic 25th Anniversary Party Swag Bag

Posted by Henry McHenry on 11/15/2016
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This past July 22nd, 2016 SEGA celebrated the 25 years of Sonic the Hedgehog with an official party at the House of Blues during the San Diego Comic-con. Although I consider myself a big SEGA and Sonic fan, sadly I was unable to attend the party due to financial and scheduling reasons (mostly financial lol). For those who were able to attend, they were treated to special guests, exclusive 25th Anniversary merchandise and musical performances by Crush 40 and Hyper Potions.

Included in the swag bag are the following:

– Sonic the Hedgehog 25th Anniversary bag
– Sonic the Hedgehog 25th Anniversary coin
– Sonic the Hedgehog 25th Anniversary USB thumb stick
– Sonic: Mega Drive #1 variant comic
– Sonic the Hedgehog 25th Anniversary New Era Hat
– Sonic Plushie
– Totinos hat

Hope you guys enjoyed the share! Would love to know if any of you were able to attend the Sonic the Hedgehog 25th Anniversary party at SDCC. Feel free to share your love for SEGA, Sonic and any special moments from the event. As always, game on brothers and sisters!