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+ | |title = ''SonicN'' |
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| − | |developer = [[Sonic Team]] |
+ | |developer = [[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] |
|publisher = [[Sega]] |
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| + | |released = {{release|NA=6 October 2003|EU=7 October 2003}} |
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| + | |genre = Platformer, action |
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| − | |released = October 7 2003 (US) |
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| − | + | |modes = Single player |
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| − | |platforms = Nokia N-Gage |
+ | |platforms = [[Nokia N-Gage]] |
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| + | *[[Entertainment Software Rating Board|ESRB]]: Everyone |
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| + | *[[Pan European Game Information|PEGI]]: 3+ |
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| + | |media = Cartridge |
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| + | '''''SonicN''''' is a port of ''[[Sonic Advance]]'' for the Nokia N-Gage handheld gaming mobile. The port was released in October 2003 in the United States, Europe and Australia as one of the handheld mobile launch titles. |
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| + | ==Plot== |
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| − | '''''Sonic N''''' is an N-Gage port of [[Sonic Team]]'s first [[Game Boy Advance]] game, ''[[Sonic Advance]]''. One of the few differences is this version has an optional letter boxed widescreen mode due to the N-Gage having a smaller screen than the [[Game Boy Advance]]. |
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| + | {{Main|Sonic Advance#Plot}} |
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| + | ==Gameplay== |
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| + | {{Main|Sonic Advance#Gameplay}} |
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| + | ''SonicN'' is nearly identical to ''Sonic Advance'' in terms of core gameplay. Several features however, are removed from the port or adjusted to it due the technical limitations of the handheld mobile. |
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| + | ===New features=== |
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| + | [[File:SonicN-Letterbox-VS-Full.png|thumb|Comparison of a letterboxed 4:3 (left) and original 11:13 (right) aspect ratio modes.]] |
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| + | *The unusual screen size of the N-Gage consists of a resolution of 176x208 and an aspect ratio of 11:13, which is smaller compared to the [[Game Boy Advance]]'s 240×160 resolution and 3:2 aspect ratio. Because of this, the game is somewhat tricky to play due the narrow screen view. However, the game features separated letterboxed 4:3 mode with scaled-down graphics that the player can both enlarge or shrink by pressing the '''#''' key, as this can be only done when the player has entered the level.<ref name="Manual">''SonicN'' (Nokia N-Gage) European instruction manual pg. 6.</ref> |
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| + | *The player can adjust the sound volume of N-Gage anytime by pressing the '''0''' key.<ref name="Manual"/> |
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| + | ===Changes=== |
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| + | *Several sound effects are low-pitched or softened. |
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| + | *The [[Tiny Chao Garden]] and multiplayer modes are completely removed from this port. |
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| + | *Some music tracks from the [[Sound Test]] are removed, although it should be noted that ''Sonic Advance'' already did not include every music track on its Sound Test as well. |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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| + | IGN gave the game a score a 6.0 out of 10, critizing the game for ignoring the N-Gage's connectivity capabilities and being inferior port in comparison to the [[Game Boy Advance]] version.<ref name="IGN">{{Cite web|last=Chambers |first=Chadd |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/10/08/sonic-n-review |title=Sonic N Review |publisher=IGN |date=8 Octomber 2003 |accessdate= 5 December 2015}}</ref> Gamespot states the port has responsive controls, but criticized it for having a poor frame rate, menial sound quality and irritating display modes.<ref name="Gamespot">{{Cite web |last=Navarro |firs=Alex |url=http://www.gamespot.com/sonicn/reviews/sonicn-review-6085543/ |title= SonicN Review |publisher= Gamespot |accessdate= 6 December 2015 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20120508020140/http://www.gamespot.com/sonicn/reviews/sonicn-review-6085543/ |archivedate= 8 May 2012}}</ref> |
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| − | [[File:Sonic N image5.jpg|thumb|left| N-Gage's Vertical screen.]] |
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| − | Although visually it is the same game as ''[[Sonic Advance]]'', ''Sonic N'' has a few problems that take away from the gameplay experience.{{citation needed}} N-Gage's screen ratio just doesn't work well for the speed-intensive Sonic franchise.{{citation needed}} When bolting through a level at high-speeds you must be able to see a good distance ahead in order to avoid approaching danger, and unfortunately the N-Gage's vertically biased screen makes this extremely frustrating.{{citation needed}} |
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| − | == |
+ | ==Videos== |
| + | [[File:Sonic N N-Gage TV Commercial - N-Gage (2003)|thumb|left|335px]] |
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| + | {{-}} |
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| + | ==Gallery== |
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| + | SonicN-US-Boxart.png|North American box artwork. |
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| − | File:Sonic N image6.jpg|Title Screen |
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| + | SonicN-EU-Boxart.jpg|European box artwork. |
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| − | File:Sonic N image3.jpg| Letter boxed widescreen |
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| − | File:Sonic N profilelarge.jpg| Vertical Screen |
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</gallery> |
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| − | ==See |
+ | ==See also== |
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+ | *[[Sonic Advance (Android)]] |
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| + | ==References== |
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| + | {{reflist}} |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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+ | *[http://www.gamefaqs.com/ngage/918288-sonicn ''SonicN''] at GameFAQs |
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| − | *[http://ngage.ign.com/objects/573/573371.html/ IGN "Sonic N"] |
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| + | {{Sonic games (mobile)}} |
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| + | {{Italic title}} |
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| + | [[Category:Alternate versions and ports]] |
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[[Category:Games]] |
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| + | [[Category:2003]] |
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| + | [[Category:Sonic Advance]] |
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| + | [[Category:Rated E games]] |
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Revision as of 04:51, 24 September 2019
SonicN is a port of Sonic Advance for the Nokia N-Gage handheld gaming mobile. The port was released in October 2003 in the United States, Europe and Australia as one of the handheld mobile launch titles.
Plot
Gameplay
SonicN is nearly identical to Sonic Advance in terms of core gameplay. Several features however, are removed from the port or adjusted to it due the technical limitations of the handheld mobile.
New features
Comparison of a letterboxed 4:3 (left) and original 11:13 (right) aspect ratio modes.
- The unusual screen size of the N-Gage consists of a resolution of 176x208 and an aspect ratio of 11:13, which is smaller compared to the Game Boy Advance's 240×160 resolution and 3:2 aspect ratio. Because of this, the game is somewhat tricky to play due the narrow screen view. However, the game features separated letterboxed 4:3 mode with scaled-down graphics that the player can both enlarge or shrink by pressing the # key, as this can be only done when the player has entered the level.[1]
- The player can adjust the sound volume of N-Gage anytime by pressing the 0 key.[1]
Changes
- Several sound effects are low-pitched or softened.
- The Tiny Chao Garden and multiplayer modes are completely removed from this port.
- Some music tracks from the Sound Test are removed, although it should be noted that Sonic Advance already did not include every music track on its Sound Test as well.
Reception
IGN gave the game a score a 6.0 out of 10, critizing the game for ignoring the N-Gage's connectivity capabilities and being inferior port in comparison to the Game Boy Advance version.[2] Gamespot states the port has responsive controls, but criticized it for having a poor frame rate, menial sound quality and irritating display modes.[3]
Videos
Sonic N N-Gage TV Commercial - N-Gage (2003)
Gallery
North American box artwork.
European box artwork.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 SonicN (Nokia N-Gage) European instruction manual pg. 6.
- ↑ Chambers, Chadd (8 Octomber 2003). Sonic N Review. IGN. Retrieved on 5 December 2015.
- ↑ Navarro . SonicN Review. Gamespot. Archived from the original on 8 May 2012. Retrieved on 6 December 2015.
External links
- SonicN at GameFAQs