Wizard’s Article on Sonic Adventure

The Hedgehog Is Back!

Sonic Adventure updates Sega’s hyper-kinetic star and throws him into a series of three-dimensional worlds that fly by at fantastic speeds-the Dreamcast graphics must be seen to be believed! There are six characters to chose from this time around: Supersonic the Hedgehog, Tails the Fox, Amy Hedgehog, Knuckles the Echidna (an anteater), Big the Cat, E102r, a C3PO-like robot. Most of the gameplay is based around Station Square, a geographic hub where Sonic can interact with other characters, solve
puzzles and find hidden level entrances to begin each stage. Once you’re on a stage, you maneuver along gravity defying tracks, collecting rings and rocketing off launch pads that propel Sonic at super-speeds.

In addition to the normal gameplay, Sonic Adventure features puzzle-like subgames, including pinball and skiing segments. The most interesting subgame is a Pokemon-esque pet-hatching simulation that takes place in Chaos Gardens. By carefully placing Chaos eggs found in other levels, Sonic can incubate and hatch baby Chaos monsters.

The basic gameplay of Sonic Adventure is essentially the same as earlier installments in Sega’s classic series-Sonic still does his signature spins, jumps and super-dashes. Part nostalgia trip and part fast-paced adventure, Sonic Adventure is sure to be a smooth, challenging game.

Duo P continues: And no, the “Supersonic the Hedgehog” and “Amy Hedgehog” things were not typos on my part. Neither was anything else.

In the sidebox under the two pictures (one of Sonic in a blue blur. I think he’s either spinning or screeching to a halt. And one of Knuckles) it says:SONIC BOOM Yep, the world’s fastest (and bluest) hedgehog is back in what looks to be his most harried adventure yet.

And in the “Try It” box it said: Remember all those Sonic The Hedgehog games from a couple of years ago? Wanna relive some of that magic? Pick up Sonic Adventure!