Robotnick's looney can to the curb yet again, I am sure you're wondering if I was overcome with a sense of awe and nostalgia worthy of such a wordy, epic introduction. Perhaps the only thing more difficult to swallow is that Sonic fans have had to wait an entire generation of hardware before seeing an adequate answer to the likes of Crash Bandicoot and Mario 64 from their beloved Blue Bomber, so of course, the hardcore have rested a great deal of their gaming hopes and dreams on the prickly back of our speedy friend, making Sonic Adventure one of the most anticipated titles to hit the states since Nintendo's masterful Zelda 64 late last year.Įven more so than the gaming public, Sega themselves have a lot riding on the return of their saucy little mascot, as they had hoped he would help lead the Dreamcast charge into the holiday season with what many have deemed the resurgence of gaming itself in a dry and uninspired industry.
Its hard to believe that it's been over 7 years since Yuji Naka's signature creation first shot me that matter-of-fact look of annoyance, and nearly as many since I made my initial run through the tour de twist-n-turns in an attempt to calm Sonic's edgy attitude via some of the most unforgettable moments in gaming history. And I can nearly feel those impatient eyes glaring at me, blurting out "what are you waiting for, slow poke?!?"
I can practically still hear the tapping.