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Hobgoblin Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
Enzeru icon by implodingoracle from Orlando, FL ¬ôχಠ♥¯ Since: Mar, 2011
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#4002: Aug 4th 2011 at 11:11:09 AM

They've never sounded more alike.

TheGunheart Some nights I rule the world (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
Some nights I rule the world
#4003: Aug 4th 2011 at 9:31:39 PM

You know, one thing I always found funny about Sonic Adventure is how the theme songs for the characters seemed to imply things about the characters that never really showed up in the games themselves.

Going by It Doesn't Matter, Sonic comes off as far more Chaotic Neutral than his heroic portrayal in the games. I mean, just look at the second chorus:

"This fight is not for anybody, this is purely for myself. There is no way I'm going to give 'til the very end. I can't tell what is wrong or what is right, I've got to find the answer..."

Tails' seems mostly in line with his characterization, until you reach the chorus:

"I wanna fly high, so I can reach the highest of all of the heavens. Somebody will be waiting for me, so I have got to fly higher..."

...What? I'm probably reading too much into that line, though.

Knuckles' characterization has never been consistent, though, so I guess I'll give it a pass. Still, the lyrics paint him as far more of a badass than how he's depicted in Adventure.

Big's is...far more hyper than his characterization.

Of course, Amy's gives off a creepy Stalker with a Crush vibe, so that one's perfectly in line.

Mind you, I still have a soft spot the game's music, but it is something that always struck me as odd.

KuroFox Forum lurking fox from under a rock Since: Jun, 2010
Forum lurking fox
#4004: Aug 4th 2011 at 9:34:18 PM

Everyone needs a new theme song. Characterization Marches On and all that.

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KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#4005: Aug 4th 2011 at 11:19:09 PM

Knuckles' characterization changes so often I wouldn't be surprised if they rolled out Chuckles one of these days.

KuroFox Forum lurking fox from under a rock Since: Jun, 2010
Forum lurking fox
#4006: Aug 4th 2011 at 11:23:24 PM

That was brilliant! [lol]

... Some of the comments there make me facepalm.

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X2X You'll never see it coming... from the Darkness Beyond Time Since: Nov, 2009 Relationship Status: Staying up all night to get lucky
You'll never see it coming...
#4007: Aug 5th 2011 at 11:50:07 AM

They need to have Knux meet up with Chux in Generations just so they can lampshade how erratic and inconsistent/widely varying Knuckles' characterization has been in the series. Bonus points if Chuckles ribs on the "Unlike Sonic, I don't chuckle/ I just flex my muscles." line from SA!"Unknown from M.E.". [lol]

"Just wants a friend but had to give up his ding dong for it, tragic." - AngelLightStar
KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#4008: Aug 5th 2011 at 1:16:04 PM

I love how hilariously out of character Unknown From M.E. was for Knuckles' character in the Adventure games. It's like, not only was it a hilariously bad song, but it didn't even fit the character it was about.

Hobgoblin Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#4009: Aug 5th 2011 at 10:26:10 PM

[up]How dare you, sir? That song kicks ass. D:<

Hobgoblin Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#4011: Aug 5th 2011 at 10:35:55 PM

But but...that beat is badass!

And the lyrics are kinda cool. grin

Delvarian Since: Apr, 2010
#4012: Aug 6th 2011 at 8:30:20 AM

[up][up], [up] Yep! I concur.

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X2X You'll never see it coming... from the Darkness Beyond Time Since: Nov, 2009 Relationship Status: Staying up all night to get lucky
You'll never see it coming...
#4013: Aug 6th 2011 at 12:01:56 PM

I liked the SA2 version more than the SA version, as had a better rapper (Hunnid P > Dredd Fox) and was (overall) catchier.

You have to read between the lines, but the song actually does allude to Knuckles' (intended) characterization.

For example:
"Is this the way, the path I chose?" = his duty as the Guardian of the Master Emerald (a lifestyle he was forced to choose), as well as his jealousy toward the free-spirited Sonic.
"My duty is to save the flower from evil deterioration." = another allusion to his job of protecting the Master Emerald.
"Don't approve of him, but gotta trust him." = His (sometimes friendly, sometimes not) rivalry with Sonic; he doesn't always see eye-to-eye with Sonic, but he respects him nonetheless and knows that he can get the job done.

For all I know, the M.E. in "Unknown from M.E." could be referring to the Master Emerald.

"Just wants a friend but had to give up his ding dong for it, tragic." - AngelLightStar
Hobgoblin Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
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Soniman032 Local VG music buff from admist the brambles Since: Apr, 2011
Local VG music buff
#4016: Aug 6th 2011 at 3:17:35 PM

I perver the SA 1 version of Unknown from M.E and It Dosent Matter.

I perfer the SA 2 version of Believe in Myself

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Vertigo_High Since: May, 2010
#4017: Aug 6th 2011 at 4:21:02 PM

^Same. You know, all of Knuckles' songs had amazing beats...it's just the lyrics were ultra cheesy. I always wished they had an instrumental for Wild Canyon.

Dezmo Since: Jan, 2011
#4018: Aug 7th 2011 at 1:21:00 AM

Speaking of Sonic Adventure, I just got Sonic Adventure DX earlier today. I've played up to Twinkle Park on Sonic's story(the only story I've played), and I've got to say, I'm enjoying it so far.

Vertigo_High Since: May, 2010
#4019: Aug 7th 2011 at 1:35:01 AM

You won't enjoy Big, that's for sure!!!

CeruleanSkies A very classy turtle~ Since: Apr, 2011
A very classy turtle~
#4021: Aug 7th 2011 at 2:34:42 AM

I found an original, boxed copy of Sonic 1 and one of 2 in a second hand store today. With manuals. Any idea how much they would be worth these days? 'Cause I imagine it'd be more than the £2 they were selling them for.

Vertigo_High Since: May, 2010
#4022: Aug 7th 2011 at 5:44:02 AM

[up][up]Really? I don't know anyone personally who liked his portion. I consider the worst in the entire post classic era franchise personally.

KuroFox Forum lurking fox from under a rock Since: Jun, 2010
Forum lurking fox
#4023: Aug 7th 2011 at 9:20:33 AM

For some odd reason, Sonic 1 and 2 copies only sell for a few dollars on eBay as well. =/

I'd still think they're worth more than that.

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Delvarian Since: Apr, 2010
#4024: Aug 7th 2011 at 11:33:17 AM

[up] Definitely way more.

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CeruleanSkies A very classy turtle~ Since: Apr, 2011
A very classy turtle~
#4025: Aug 7th 2011 at 11:36:21 AM

That's insane. Still... might buy them. Could be worth a lot one day, no?


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