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I've completed the game now (credits rolled) and am now doing the lost levels and whatever else is needed. Good game, but for me it really doesn't have a clue how to increase the difficulty spike in a way that makes it enjoyable. So far, all it does is throw a well placed enemy in your path that makes things difficult. Just results in the level having to be replayed 50 times and if you do manage to do it, its often down to luck rather than any sort of skill. I've found this on a few occasions so far, specifically the X, Triangle, O and Square levels. It's just a cheap way to give perceived difficulty rather than having you work for it in a rewarding way. That aside, good so far but it's nowhere near game of the year for me.

Playing this at the moment. Really enjoying it. The only niggle I do have is I'm not sure how much I like these tiny compact levels... It's good on one hand as it means they can go hell for leather on the different power ups etc, but on the other hand it begins to feel like you're not really playing a full game? I don't know how to explain it. I think I'd rather it be a bigger adventure style game rather than this multiple mini game feel it gives me. Having said that, though, it doesn't matter greatly as what I have played is just brilliant. Full of charm, great power ups that add different ways to play this genre and the implementation of the controller is the cherry on the cake. Looking forward to carrying on this evening and getting through some more.

Not posted in a while but have managed to get some good gaming time in recently and started by picking this up. Did opt for the PS5 version though. Overall thoughts, fantastic game. I managed to obtain the Platinum, and it was a bit grindy as per all Sonic games. But lots of good challenge on the way, including S ranking all of the levels which was trickier for Shadow than it was for Sonic. The original game holds up really well almost ten years later. I forgot how great it was but as a complete package it's a shame they didn't add a little something to the original sonic game. The 3DS version had some fantastic stages from the old games, I'd have loved to see them be remastered and added. Shadows section was a huge leap forward in terms of gameplay and visuals for me. Shadow controls much better than Sonic (it's in line with how Sonic plays in Frontiers), and his levels were a joy. The only downsides to this package are Sonics final boss (poor) and the sheer amount of collectibles for Shadow. It wouldn't be so bad if there was a better map system, but all you get is a map locked into the pause menu which can only be zoomed into and not navigated. But as someone who is a big Sonic fan, I loved this. Pleased to see it's seemingly doing well for those who missed the original game the first time.

Finally, the credits have rolled on Show Time. It took me a while, I know! Overall, very short. Considering it took me ages I didn't feel like the game really even got started. I know there are other bits and pieces to do now, but not sure I'm going to even bother. It was an ok game but there were too many ideas thrown at it for me with only a small selection that actually stuck. I think on balance there were more stage types I didn't like than I actually did. Id definitely be up for another game in the series but I do think they need to flesh it out a bit and maybe hone in on a smaller pool of abilities than the vast list that was here. Still, really nice to see Peach shine in her own game once again

Playing a little bit more Showtime this evening and I’ve just done the second detective stage (bomb one) and I actually liked it! I did groan when I saw it was a detective stage, but that was much better than the first one!

Damnnit you’re making me want to play it again but I haven’t even got half way through Showtime yet!

Whew. My ignore list has just grown a bit.

@Hero-of-Time I love that you’ve dipped back into SPP! I have hardly touched Showtime this week as just not had time but with the BH weekend now upon us, I’d like to try and get through it! SPP is such a gem. One of my fave DS games ever.

Typically not had huge amounts of time to play unfortunately. What with a new puppy an all so it’s been a challenge in between work and tennis and doggos. Couldn’t play last night. I’ve decided I hate the detective sections. Not for me. Also did a mermaid one and didn’t like that either. I normally have a free evening on Tuesdays and could have put more time in but it’s my sisters birthday, so busy again! Hopefully I’ll get a bit of time in bed to play some more!

Glad you enjoyed it for the most part! I’m still pretty early into it but played one of the detective stages last night and really didn’t enjoy it. so far I think my fave was the ninja but I haven’t done all of them yet.

I couldn’t resist the Disco Dress!

I haven't changed it yet! I liked the polka dot but decided to hold off in case more dresses get unlocked. Didn't want to use all my coins . One thing I do like is that Peach's movement changes for every transformation. Her normal run is very regal, with her lifting her dress up with one hand. But she becomes a totally different character with all of the transformations. Very cool. I also like that there's always a spot light on her, given the theatre theme!

I played this a few months ago. I liked the first and Miles Morales, but didn't love the samey combat sections that felt like padding. I was worried this game would do more of the same but to my delight, it was practically a perfect game. Easily one of the best games I have played in years. Absolutely superb story, amazing gameplay, good variation of side missions that were actually enjoyable, and a nice end game teaser for where the story may go next. Sublime end to end.

I would not be on board with open world. The whole draw of RE games for me is the linear, sometimes claustrophobic feel. If they move away from that then they lose what has made the games so great over the years. Having said that, at this stage though they probably do need to do something different. There's only so many abandoned villages, churches, mansions and hospitals they can use.