Summary
- Release Year: 2003
- Genres: Adventure, Fighting
- Platforms: Game Boy Advance
- Developers: Sonic Team
- Publishers: Sega, THQ
Sonic Battle (2003) Review
Sonic Battle is a fighting game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega for the Game Boy Advance. It was released in Japan in December 2003 and in North America and Europe in February 2004. It is the second fighting game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, the first being Sonic the Fighters. It is also the first Sonic fighting game to be on a handheld.
Sonic Battle features nine playable characters: Sonic the Hedgehog, Tails, Knuckles the Echidna, Amy Rose, Shadow the Hedgehog, Rouge the Bat, E-123 Omega, Cream the Rabbit, and Blaze the Cat. Each character has their own unique fighting style and abilities.
The game’s story mode follows Sonic and his friends as they investigate the disappearance of Emerl, a powerful robot. Along the way, they must battle against Dr. Eggman and his minions, as well as a new enemy named Shadow.
Sonic Battle’s gameplay is similar to other fighting games. Players control their character and use a variety of punches, kicks, and special attacks to defeat their opponents. The game also features a unique “tag team” system, which allows players to switch between two characters during battle.
Sonic Battle was generally well-received by critics. Many praised the game’s graphics, gameplay, and story mode. However, some criticized the game’s short length and lack of online multiplayer.
Gameplay
Sonic Battle is a 2D fighting game. Players control their character and use a variety of punches, kicks, and special attacks to defeat their opponents. The game features a unique “tag team” system, which allows players to switch between two characters during battle. This system adds an extra layer of strategy to the gameplay, as players must carefully consider which characters to use in each situation.
Sonic Battle also features a variety of different game modes. The story mode follows Sonic and his friends as they investigate the disappearance of Emerl. The arcade mode is a standard one-on-one fighting mode. The battle mode allows players to create their own custom battles, with a variety of different options to choose from. The mini-game mode features a variety of different mini-games, such as a Chao race and a ring-collecting game.
Graphics
Sonic Battle’s graphics are some of the best on the Game Boy Advance. The characters are well-animated and the backgrounds are detailed and colorful. The game also uses a variety of special effects, such as transparency and particle effects, to create a visually impressive experience.
Story
Sonic Battle’s story mode is surprisingly well-written and engaging. The story follows Sonic and his friends as they investigate the disappearance of Emerl. Along the way, they must battle against Dr. Eggman and his minions, as well as a new enemy named Shadow. The story is full of twists and turns, and it kept me guessing until the very end.
Sound
Sonic Battle’s soundtrack is excellent. The music is catchy and upbeat, and it fits the game’s fast-paced action perfectly. The sound effects are also well-done, and they add to the game’s overall atmosphere.
Overall
Sonic Battle is a great fighting game for fans of the Sonic the Hedgehog series and fighting games in general. It has a lot of content and replayability, and is a blast to play with friends. If you’re looking for a great fighting game to play on the go, Sonic Battle is definitely worth checking out.
Score: 8/10
Review Score
8/10
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