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In his latest adventure, Sega's franchise character moves from the Xbox to the PC. It's basically the same old Sonic game: Collect rings, turn Dr. Robotnik's monsters back into cuddly creatures, and career wildly through an animated world. A hefty amount of free content and impressive graphics make this demo definitely worth a look for fans of 3D platformers.Six characters--Sonic the Hedgehog, Tails the Fox, Knuckles the Echidna, Amy Rose, Big the Cat, and a robot named E-102--tackle a variety of challenges in six worlds. Although each character has the same general movements, each has unique abilities. Knuckles' mountain climbing is especially impressive, as is E-102's homing laser; we wish we could say the same about Big's fishing. Gameplay is easy to learn, and glowing lights offer hints if you need them. You can play in either the full-screen or windowed mode.
As with past versions of Sonic, gameplay can be too easy, with accelerators, rockets, and bumpers often directing your character through the levels without much assistance. Even though the game originally was developed for the Xbox, the port doesn't support controllers. Controlling the characters with the keyboard is possible, but definitely not ideal.
Publisher's Description
From Sega:
The renowned classic Sonic Adventure makes a speedy return as Sonic Adventure DX, featuring newly revamped graphics and an all-new mission feature that delivers never-before-seen gameplay modes. Combining action stages with adventure elements, this game is the ultimate Sonic title, providing an immersive and complete gaming experience for all true Sonic gamers.
The evil Dr. Robotnik has returned and is eager to begin his plans for world domination by the destruction of Station Square, where he plans to build his twisted utopian vision of Robotnikland. He has a scheme to use the seven Chaos Emeralds to empower the Chaos monster, which grows each time it consumes one of these magical emeralds. Sonic becomes entangled in this sinister plot and must enlist the help of his friends to foil Robotnik's every move and prevent the Chaos monster from becoming more powerful.
In this demo, you can try out six characters (including Sonic the Hedgehog himself) in a variety of levels.
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4.2 starsout of 64 votes
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Current version:
4.2 starsout of 64 votes
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"Exactly like the GameCube demo."
Version: Sonic Adventure DX director's cut demo
Pros
It's the GameCube demo.
Cons
Must update my direct x. :(
Summary
If you have the GameCube demo don't get this.
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"I played this game on Dreamcast when I was just a kid!"
Version: Sonic Adventure DX director's cut demo
Pros
Sonic the hedgehog!
Cons
"Free to try"
Summary
Hey, folks, this is on Xbox 360 and PS3! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_Adventure
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"A Decent Start"
Version: Sonic Adventure DX director's cut demo
Pros
Great intro to the game - you get a taste of every character's playing style. It runs smoothly, and lets you play around within the constraints of the levels.
Cons
-A bit short : it would have been nice to be a little longer.
-Some of the keys are slightly unresponsive, but only in certain circumstances. -
"i beat it."
Version: Sonic Adventure DX director's cut demo
Pros
this game rocks!
Cons
the real game has a choa garden. you should add one for fun. demos arent as good.
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"As good as My Gamecube can get"
Version: Sonic Adventure DX director's cut demo
Pros
great graphics, gameplay and control
Cons
better use a joypad
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"Sonic Adventure DX director's cut demo"
Version: Sonic Adventure DX director's cut demo
Pros
important. o o ?
_ its good I was suprised but I want a cool version like going to everywhere in stages so im not saying it sucks its good a bit just in one stageCons
AWESOME but important
Summary
its ok
AWESOME important? COOL FAST DOWNLOAD VERY COOLEST GAME EVER
Updated on Dec 21, 2009 -
"how do i download sonic adventure dx full version?"
Version: Sonic Adventure DX director's cut demo
Pros
tell me how do i download sonic adventure dx full version by typing a link for me to download sonic adventure dx full version
Cons
i want the full version of sonic adventure dx
Summary
i need the full version of sonic adventure dx so i can hack the full version of sonic adventure dx
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"Awesine game"
Version: Sonic Adventure DX director's cut demo
Pros
Easy game to play
Cons
You have to use the keyboard to navagate through the game
Summary
Pretty much like the original Sega game
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"I saw this befour and I realy liked the 3d efect"
Version: Sonic Adventure DX director's cut demo
Pros
I have played this game befour and I think its realy fun and many people would like this procduct.
Cons
I dont like the disadvantage of not being able to surtin things in the game.
Summary
The is alot of fun and you get to do all sourts of things
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"tis game so cool"
Version: Sonic Adventure DX director's cut demo
Pros
all in the game
Cons
nothing i dont like this game
