Who else here thinks the special stages suck?

[Aeriz]

They are so difficult because the UFOs move randomly and the water takes 10 seconds and it's really hard to judge distance because of the 3d being not-so-great.

[Aeriz]

...and yes, I'm stuck on the 3rd one.

[dilworks]

You're not alone. I've always hated them.

Also water is lethal. Touch it and you'll burn your precious time in no time!

[TheDeadOne ▲_▼]

Its not that hard when you figure out the UFO pattern, and yes, the UFOs have a pattern that they follow

[Aeriz]

Originally posted by TheDeadOne ▲_▼:

Its not that hard when you figure out the UFO pattern, and yes, the UFOs have a pattern that they follow

I find it easier to remember the patterns from sonic 2 considering it and 3&knuckles were some of the first games I ever played EVER.

[skyace65]

I'd rather take this than the special stages in sonic 2 or sonic 3. and once you play it a few times you get used to jumping. also are you playing with the retro graphics on? because that makes it a LOT harder to beat

[Aeriz]

Originally posted by skyace65:

I'd rather take this than the special stages in sonic 2 or sonic 3. and once you play it a few times you get used to jumping. also are you playing with the retro graphics on? because that makes it a LOT harder to beat

I already beat the game. Got the bad ending though.

[Seraphic/8X]

My favorite part of the game and my favorite special stages in any Sonic game! <3

[404_Not_Found]

one of my least favorite games in the entire franchise and this would be one reason.

But hey, they added Tails in the remake so that brings it up quite far in my view. Kinda shot themselves in the foot when they made him an unlock though. Playing as Sonic is the least enjoyable part of Sonic games.

[Watson_1422]

how dare you the special stages do not suck!

[Aeriz]

Originally posted by Ichigo Kurosaki:

how dare you the special stages do not suck!

Maybe I should re-phrase that, they don't suck, more as they're not polished.

[Watson_1422]

what the heck do you mean "They're Not Polished"!

[Aeriz]

Originally posted by Ichigo Kurosaki:

what the heck do you mean "They're Not Polished"!

The time limit is vicous, the UFOs have a pattern that have no rhyme or reason, the Sonic 2 ones are easier :\

[Watson_1422]

ok the time is vicous yeah but i hate sonic 2's chaos emeralds and with the ufo's having a patter that just makes it easier what are you talking about?

[sicthegamer]

Ahhh... well, i have trouble with most special stages in most Sonic games, so i'm not one to comment, but imho it sucks, yes. But nothing that can't be beat, though

[OldskooliusDP]

It is kind of annoying, but it's not too bad if you jump far ahead enough in anticipation. This also helps keep you from bouncing off the walls - which makes trying to destroy them even more difficult. These levels have a special place in my heart. They really showcased the power of the Sega CD at the time and it had all of my friends drooling and throwing their Mario games in the garbage =-)