#nine meows

[theressomethingabouttrip]

yt script i wrote that i may or may not use.

Hey guys, I know I don't usually make videos like this but I personally wanted to get this out into the world due to the discourse around the two newest games Sonic Superstars and Super Mario Bros Wonder. I see a lot of unnecessary hatred towards Superstars, and I don't think it's justified. Before we get into the video, I want to explicitly state that I AM **NOT** HATING ON WONDER. I'm simply trying to show that Superstars is not as bad as it's made out to be. Also, disclaimer: sorry my voice may sound wonky, I'm sick right now. Anyways, let's get into the video.

Sonic Superstars came out 3 days ago as of writing this script, and Wonder released just today. Fans are set on the fact that Superstars is a scam when compared to Wonder. I don't personally agree with that. Many people are saying that Superstars is "Half-baked" and "unfinished". While I do agree that some aspects of the game have their pros and cons, I wouldn't go so far as to say the game is a scam. 

Some parts of the game really intrigued me, such as the special character acts and the usage of the medals earned in story mode, not to mention the fact that the all new character Trip the Sungazer has her own entire campaign. I love the implied dynamic of Amy and Trip, as they seem to be really good friends near the end of the story. The character gimmicks are also not that bad, with Amy having a double jump, Tails can fly as always, Knuckles being able to climb and glide, Sonic can dash right after a jump, and Trip can roll up and cling onto walls.

The game does indeed have it's downsides, too. The bosses really stay longer than they need to, with unnecessary invincibility windows. Sometimes the game can feel underwhelming, where all you need to do is hold right. 

One thing I think was a great idea but could be executed much better was the Chaos Emerald powers. None of them are inherently bad, however they're somewhat forgettable. I find myself dashing and flying through the levels without using the powers. Maybe they could've put a small tab in the bottom right hand corner of the emeralds you have, reminding you of thr powers you can use. The online versus mode could also definitely use some tweaking.

I don't see any issues with the colors or artstyle, and think it looks very cute and colorful and pops from the screen. What I will say is, as an avid Kirby fan, it reminds me a lot of Return to Dreamland Deluxe. Now, is that a good or bad thing? Well... you can take that how you will. 

The soundtrack is another thing that a lot of people think is absolute trash. The game has no lyrical soundtracks, instead being chock full of instrumentals. And I don't have a problem with that. However, a lot of people are basing their opinion of the game as a whole on this sole reason, saying that this was one of the worst things that could happen to a Sonic game. I believe, not naming names, there were... many WORSE games.

The final complaint that I run into the most is that the game isn't fast enough in any aspect, whether that be the loading time or the characters themselves. I agree with the fact that it can take a while to load when going from Act to Act. But the characters' speed is the same as any other classic Sonic game. And before everyone runs to the comments saying, "But Trip! You've never played a classic Sonic game!", me and my dad both play Sonic 2. And, at least to me, in these games you need to build up momentum, you don't have top speed from the get go. As is in Superstars.

Something to keep in mind as well is that there was clearly thought and care put into the game. We can see this as we run through Pinball Carnival Act 2 and run into Tails Doll, who was last seen in-game about 25 years ago. We also notice the little thing Sonic does, swinging over the rock in Bridge Island Act 1. 

While the game may be a little pricey, that's not necessarily the defining factor of "Is Superstars worth it or not?". I personally don't have the digital deluxe pack, as I pre-ordered Superstars and got it on day 1. So... maybe my opinion on this specific area of the game isn't too validated. That being said, maybe we should just move on.

Now to talk about Wonder. Wonder is a great game that released just three days after Superstars, being an instant hit with the fans. It's mainly being hyped for its new special abilities, such as the Bubble ability or the Elephant. I have yet to play this, but probably will the next time I see my girlfriend as she got the game today. The game is wonderful, no pun intended. I'm very intrigued by the Wonder Seeds, and adore that the game is non-linear. 

What I don't understand is why people are choosing sides, and most are choosing Wonder. Don't get me wrong, I have NOTHING against Mario. I was always a Nintendo kid, playing Mario Kart and... whichever game my dad had... from the time I was itty bitty. I used to spend hours on end playing Wii Sports, and have played a bunch of Kirby games. So in no way whatsoever am I showing bias towards Sega. 

But I think fans are taking it too far by saying quote "NintenDON'T scam their fans, Sega does." Nintendo has let people down countless times. Hell, us Kid Icarus fans are STILL starving for more content over here. I think it's unfair that what I'm hearing from other fans is that Sega is practically done for, and should just let the fans continue the Sonic series on their own. They say that Sega has grown to just be greedy... however, it's often Nintendo churning out the cash grabs. 

Since when was one better than the other? Both Sonic and Mario are absolute staples in the video game world. I don't think it's very fair to compare one to the other. But that's all I can really say, especially since I haven't entirely finished Superstars yet because I've been busy with school and testing season and a bunch of other things.

Anyways, thanks for watching! Maybe subscribe and stay a while? Stay fresh.

[hawkp]

[zeiinep]

the downtown coterie

[rezwhore]

Hello Internet 🥰

[nico00235]

FOXES!!!! MAN, I LOVE NINE, also, yes, this is the redesign i was talking about

i tried to make him more accurate to the original Anti-Tails,, and...... take his pants off-- bc, anti-tails doesn´t have pants..... yeah

[scarletv0id]

I don’t normally rock paint, but I put a lot of effort into making this little guy and I think he turned out good!

[qjpsys]

the most consistent trait between all of us is the urge to meow, what separates us is whether we do it or not and how often we give in to that urge

[morgueasylum]

he is so beauty

[sandinthepipes]

It's 2024 and the reed900 brainrot has come back to haunt my thoughts

[theressomethingabouttrip]

i love sonic superstars.. im irl trip.

[milton-dammers]

Jeffrey Combs, Nana Visitor, Marc Alaimo

[brainworms-all-night-long]

The face of our new Shatterverse antagonist everyone

[zeiinep]

A young soldier who had just returned from Vietnam with a peculiar curse,

A Sweeper for the Barony of the Angeles on a mission,

A chemistry student from UC Berkeley turned rebel with a cause.

[thesilverscreamz]

SO HOW'S THIS FOR AN ESTABLISHING SHOT ?

welcome to horrorwood mv ( 2023 )

[vi-138]

fav sonic prime s3 screenshots

sillies

(left) sonic got grabbed by the quills??

(right) shadow's little kicky feet when he gets chucked by robotic rouge

happy throwing him thursday (it is saturday)

[handwrittenhello]

PLLM Day 1 Roundup

The day is almost over, and I thought I'd address a few things before the next round begins!

1. Most importantly, PLEASE make sure you're not voting just based on who your blorbo is. There are a billion ways we could find out tumblr's favorite character; this poll is trying to find out who the POOREST LITTLE MEOW MEOW is. Keep factors like sliminess, amount of war crimes committed, and piteousness in mind when voting!

2. It's all fun and games lamenting your personal meow meow of choice not being included, but please don't take inclusion or exclusion of any characters seriously. If you want to make your own bracket, go ahead! We could all meet new meow meows :)

3. BE CIVIL. Keep your threats lighthearted ("I'll tie your shoelaces to the train tracks unless you vote for Harrow", etc.) and your anger in check. This is a silly fun poll. Corollary to that, I've already had to post one warning to an anon who came into my inbox. If you think it's funny to clown and be rude in there when we don't know each other, you're getting blocked. This is your heads up.

4. Time for fun stuff :) Below are some stats and highlights I caught when scrolling through your tags. Under a cut to not flood your dash, and please message me if you want yours removed for any reason.

#1 Underdog: Jiang Cheng (The Untamed)

Fiercest Competition: Jesse Pinkman (Breaking Bad) vs. Harrowhark Nonagesimus (The Locked Tomb)

Closest Match: Jonathan Sims (The Magnus Archives) vs. Catra (She-Ra)

Biggest Sweep: Howl Jenkins (Howl's Moving Castle) vs. Daemon Targaryen (House of the Dragon)

Funniest Comments*: Anakin Skywalker (Star Wars) vs. Lestat de Lioncourt (Interview with the Vampire)

*to ME