Showing posts with label Sonic Jump Fever. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sonic Jump Fever. Show all posts

Friday, April 23, 2021

Sonic Jump App Series OST Review



Summary


Some Japan-exclusive Sonic apps were created in the 2000s, and some made it to the states. Most recognized Sonic apps, though, were from the 2010s. The "Sonic Jump" series started with a 2005 java version, then there was a sequel, "Sonic Jump 2." In 2012 "Sonic Jump" was later remade and released to a wider audience. Finally, the last version, "Sonic Jump Fever" was made 2 years later. 

I decided to review these all at once. "Sonic Jump 2" seems to reuse music from the first title. The 2012 title faithfully remixes them but with better instruments and a clearer sound. While Fever remixes the zones yet again, they are now more energetic/electronic/2010s-ish.  

Blue Sky Zone would later be remixed for Sonic Dash


Best Song: Mechanical Zone (2012)

Runner-Up (s): Main Menu (2005), Green Hill (2005), Mechanical Zone (2005), Title (2012), Cosmic Zone (2012), Boss (2012), Fever Mode (2014), Jungle Zone (2014) 

This has fast, fun energy alongside a guitar that gives it some tension. Could easily be in Riders or something, but it is a pretty short.  


Worst Song: Cosmic/Bonus Zone (2005)

Runner Up (s): Green Hill (2014), Mountain Zone (2014)

Sadly the more primitive side to the 2005 one shows pretty easily with this one. 

 

Final Ranking 2005/2008 Version: E

It's kind of like a combo of the Advance series and a less harsh Sonic 4. Pretty nice but simple and held back by the quality. 

Final Ranking 2012 Version: C

A wondrous (musical) remake of the first game. 

Final Ranking 2014 Version: D

Colors' Syndrome Strikes Again! I don't really like their over-zealous, "modernized" versions. They aren't terrible, but don't have the same charm as the 2012 ones.

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Sonicomics: "Sonic Jump"

Do you remember when it was just "Sonic Jump" and not "Sonic Jump Fever?" Me neither.

Adapting a mobile game...that's a little surprising. I mean, there are plenty of other games that haven't gotten attention but, sure. An app. That'll last long.


The Flickies and other animal friends are drawn adorable. Eggman is impressive. But Jennifer Hernadez's Sonic's a little off. His appearance is acceptable but not his best. The background and colors are both done well.

This story's hard to follow. I assume Eggman sees Sonic ("Stupid, Persistent...") and then goes to attack him. Shouldn't Sonic be in the background, then? Then Sonic offers some smart comments while Eggman makes an escape.

This works well as a lead in--and since it's for an app--the shorter length was okay. But it doesn't feel like anything new. The "jump" element is shown in a very basic way. There's just not much to it.


Final Ranking (Best S-Worst E): D


Too much bland banter. Nothing much here.