Sonic Pocket Adventure is A LOT Better Than I Thought

[BurningDoom]

Seriously, this game was a pleasant surprise. I was expecting an inferior version of Sonic the Hedgehog since it's a 1999 handheld game (on Neo Geo Pocket Color). Instead what I got was, I daresay, nearly as good as the original Genesis Sonic games. The gameplay was fantastic, and the levels and enemies were faithful to the series. If the sound and graphics were just slightly better, then I could honestly say it was actually as good as the original Genesis Sonic games.

The game was HIGHLY inspired by Sonic the Hedghog 2 on Sega Genesis. Many of the enemies and a few of the level themes are pulled from Sonic the Hedgehog 2, they use the special stage from Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and the boss battle right before the final battle with Robotnik is against Metal Sonic. But the level layouts are different, you're ARE NOT playing the same game here. And you fight Knuckles, which never happened in Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

My one and only complaint, though, which was a little annoying, was the fact that when you get hit and your rings splash out of Sonic's body, it's trickier to get them back. For a second after you're hit, you simply can't pick up the rings, the game won't let you. And after that second is over, there's a very short period to get a ring before they disappear completely.

[Menegrothx]

SPA is a great handheld game but controlling Sonic on a Neo Geo Pocket is uncomfortable in my opinnion. That stick is great for fighting games but not for spin dashing.

[flojocabron]

I like this game too.

I like trying to find the missing puzzle pieces, but its hard.

[Godot102]

I used to play this at my cousin's house! Definitely one of the better pre-nintendo, handheld Sonics imo.

[3DSStrider]

SPA is a great handheld game but controlling Sonic on a Neo Geo Pocket is uncomfortable in my opinnion. That stick is great for fighting games but not for spin dashing.

I always use the Pac-Man ring when playing SPA.

[storino03]

I would play my NGPC more if it had a backlit/frontlit screen. Too much work to do it myself though.

[BurningDoom]

I would play my NGPC more if it had a backlit/frontlit screen. Too much work to do it myself though.

It has a fantastic screen even though it's not backlit. You only need a little light. It's not nearly as terrible as trying to play an Original Game Boy or anything.

[Godot102]

^^I agree I remember the screen being really nice and easy to see. As long as your playing it during the day you should be fine.

[greg]

Yeah, the color screen on the NGPC is easier to see than the GBA's, IMHO.

This was the only Sonic game I was able to play through to the end. I have the original Sonic on my Genesis, but for some reason, this portable version is easier for me to play.

[Flake]

Yeah, the color screen on the NGPC is easier to see than the GBA's, IMHO.

This was the only Sonic game I was able to play through to the end. I have the original Sonic on my Genesis, but for some reason, this portable version is easier for me to play.

Try Sonic Advance - it is a lot like Pocket Adventure in terms of level design.