Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-1031724-20160507004919

I've usually got some level of stage fright, but this time, let it be recorded under Reception that at least one person raged about the bonehead decisions that either Nintendo or Sega or both have made in this game. (of course wikipedia won't say my name, I'd like it to at least say "fans have criticized it for this" and if any of you agree with any of my points, please make your voices heard.

From the sound of things Wendy does have some level of fanbase so it could really only be me that hates her due to her Super Mario Bros. 3 and Superstar Saga battles, but Roy, Ludwig, Iggy, and Lemmy are popular, and Iggy and Lemmy aren't in either version, 3DS or Wii U, and for the Wii U one, which will be easier to play with others and on the big screen, Roy and Ludwig were cut as well. I've heard conflicting reports that either Ludwig or Roy are most popular Koopalings, so they're obviously first and second in whichever order. (On a side note, Morton's absence has made him my fourth favorite Koopaling and four of the Koopalings I really like, other three being Iggy, Roy, and Ludwig)

Then, there's the matter of Eggman Nega. Ever since he first appeared as a rival in the Mario & Sonic games we've wanted to play as him, as the third most prominent villain in the series, and seemingly, our wish finally came true, but just barely. In the 3DS version, he's restricted to Long Jump only, which isn't one of my best events. In the Wii U version, he's absent entirely, so we'll never live our dream of using him in Football, Badminton, Fencing, bonus events, etc. (basically any event that is fun enough and gives you satisfaction of playing as this character)

On the subject of introducing more female characters, a lot of people would have probably liked to see Zeena, because Zazz and Zavok are in it and Wendy's in it as well so why not the only female Zeti (with a tail as cute and curly as Espio's I might add)? Instead they chose Sticks the Badger from the Sonic Boom games which aren't even in the main continuity, and from what I heard, are less than popular.

Then, there's the fact that there are less events than in London 2012, and none of them are Dream Events which are usually the most fun to me. Most of them are either the same or similar to events of London 2012, so it really has nothing over it, especially since it's missing the Dream Events.

Also, Rugby Sevens. From the sound of things it's four on four, not seven on seven. Shouldn't it be called Rugby Fours then? (if this was misinterpreted clear this up)

All these aside from the "less events" could have been tolerated, but what sealed this for me and permanently prevented me from ever wanting to buy this game for all infinity, is restricting new characters in the Wii U version to certain events. A part of me hopes this was something Fidel or Black Kirby made up, but I'm pretty sure it's true if both Sonic Wiki and Super Mario Wiki say so unchallenged, just like The Other dying in Guardians of the Galaxy. I wanted to do a two-player event with Espio and Wave, or a four-player one with Tails, Blaze, Espio, and Wave, and use Espio and Wave in new events, possibly Zazz as well, as they were the only new ones I really had any interest in, but no, they're restricted to select events! Like Eggman Nega, Espio is restricted to long jump, one of my worst events, and Wave is restricted to cycling, which is at least one I'm good at but still, I have more fun killing ABIS as her in Sonic Riders Zero Gravity, and can destroy the Ifrit as Espio in Sonic Rivals 2.

Why? What made them think it was a good idea to cut long-awaited characters and restrict those they kept to select events? It's nothing new to 3DS version but the console games always had all characters available. No new events? No Eggman Nega, Iggy, Roy, or Ludwig? Restricting Wave, Espio, Zazz, and other new characters to only one event? Why? And who's calling the shots here? Is Sega losing it or is this the same person from Nintendo who thought it would be a good idea to model the style of the upcoming Paper Mario after the fourth game which we can all agree was the worst mainly due to this style.

If not for my stage fright I'd do an AVGN style video on it and put it on youtube, but I wouldn't be surprised if he did it himself once the game was out. I will, however, say his catchphrase... What were they thinking?

Again, if anyone shares my sentiments on this, let it be known so it can be forever recorded under wikipedia's "reception" style of this game that it was criticized for these reasons and that whoever made these decisions messed up and cost their company a lot of money, because I am not buying this game and I think anyone else who knows about all this won't either. 