Sonic Origins Plus is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch this week, specifically on June 23rd, 2023. This new version of Sonic Origins includes several additions to the base game, such as the inclusion of Amy as a playable character and 12 Game Gear titles. Notably, this release also marks the first time that the collection will be available physically.

As fans eagerly picked up their copies, some have expressed their disappointment with certain aspects of the game. While some complaints may be seen as valid, others may be considered nit-picky. Let’s take a closer look at what some players have found displeasing and see how you, as the reader, perceive the situation.

Amy’s Super Form: A Minor Grievance

One issue raised by players is the lack of significant changes to Amy’s “Super” form. Upon collecting all seven Chaos Emeralds, Amy’s sprite only undergoes a slight change in color instead of a complete redesign. This has prompted some criticism from fans on social media.

Worst outcome for Super Amy, she’s just a lighter pink, didn’t even stick her quills up pic.twitter.com/IhAGyux47J— Person108 (@PersonthePerso2) June 16, 2023

While some agree with the disappointment expressed in the tweet above, others argue that all characters in the classic Sonic games, apart from Sonic himself, have undergone similar minor color changes when transforming into their Super forms. This includes characters like Tails, Knuckles, Mighty, and Ray.

i agree it would be cool to see a unique design for super amy but those who are disappointed are only disappointed because they set their expectations too high. every classic character that isn’t sonic has a form that’s just a lighter colour, why should it be different for amy? pic.twitter.com/GBPbeFnk4d— harley (@whisperwoIf) June 17, 2023

The Character Select Screen: A Small Flaw

Another complaint players have is regarding the character select screen. Some find it messy and inconvenient that all available characters are displayed in a row, including three combinations with Tails. Players have pointed out that previous Sonic games, like Sonic & Knuckles and Sonic Mania, featured separate save slots that allowed for cycling through characters, presenting a more elegant solution. Additionally, it’s interesting to note that Sonic and Amy cannot be played together in this collection.

WHY DIDN’T THEY FIX THIS?? IT’S SO MESSY
(grateful to play with Amy and tails tho🥰) pic.twitter.com/Y2FefKZpOM— sonic origins plus brainrot (@errorickplus) June 17, 2023

Sound Differences in Game Gear Titles

Furthermore, fans have noticed notable differences in the sound of the Game Gear titles included in Sonic Origins Plus compared to the original releases. Some players have pointed out that the sound in the new collection has more echo or reverb effects, as demonstrated in the tweet below:

I’M seeing people say the game gear version always sounded like this here’s a comparison between sonic the hedgehog on game gear and the sonic origins plus version they added some echo or reverb
its more noticeable when you wear headphones https://t.co/K48vSjhEMT pic.twitter.com/5QQq9wC0CR— Wazy hemisphere super fan (@yipsigoon) June 17, 2023

While the difference in sound may not be clearly noticeable to everyone, those who played the original Game Gear releases are likely to pick up on these slight changes.

It’s worth noting that Sonic fans have high standards and may have varying opinions on these issues. However, it is uncertain whether Sonic Origins Plus will turn out to be the disastrous release that some predict. The true verdict will be revealed when the game officially launches later this week.

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