The Speed of Wii

Feel the speed of Sonic like never before!Sonic brings his trademark speed and attitude to the Wii in his first solo adventure since 1991, and it's a real trailblazer.Features* Fast, frenetic gameplay with Sonic in constant motion * Exotic settings and creatures inspired by the Arabian Nights tales * Branching paths for extensive gameplay variety and replayability * A variety of party games for up to four players

Sonic finds himself in the colorful and vibrant world of the Arabian Nights. There he embarks on his most outrageous journey to date through an expansive 3D world brought to life with realistic water reflections, light bloom and lifelike physics.The most engaging thing about Sonic and the Secret Rings is that it's fun. Sonic Team created a game that is not only fun for all ages, they've added depth to both appease the beginner and challenge the hardcore gamers.On the simple side
For those looking for the simple slice of Sonic life, they need to know only three game functions: jump, attack and lateral movement. Players hold the Wii Remote on its side like it's the center column of a steering wheel. Tilting the remote left or right makes Sonic move to the left or right. Because Sonic is always moving forward, you need to only focus on moving left or right to avoid obstacles or collect rings. Sonic jumps when you press the 2 Button, and he attacks enemies if you flick the remote forward once he's in the air.That's really all you need to know to enjoy this game. Sonic's surroundings, inspired by ancient Persia and the Arabian Nights, add a beautiful artistic element that will often times pull your attention away from the action and into the background. The lush environments might distract you, but they don't detract from the sense of speed. Sonic runs with silky-smooth grace that is only slowed by either the user's desire or error.For the hardcore
Sonic and the Secret Rings sounds simple, doesn't it? It's not-- by a longshot. Sonic challenges gamers to a new platforming experience that's difficult to master. Although it doesn't take that much effort to complete a mission, it takes a ton of skill to secure the three Fire Souls found within the missions and to notch a gold-medal performance.In RPG fashion, Sonic gets stronger, faster and more agile as you progress through the game. As he learns new skills through gameplay, you can equip those skills on a special ring. While wearing this ring, Sonic uses a number of those acquired skills during a level in an effort to earn the gold medal.For those ready to fall back in love with Sonic, or for those who need a lot of depth in a game before they buy it, it's hard to argue against the replayability of Sonic and the Secret Rings. Missing a key jump is frustrating; making it is utterly satisfying. Missing a Fire Soul or falling short of the gold makes you want to try harder to nail it.And now, we party
What would Sonic be without his friends? Although you can't play as any of Sonic's compadres in the main adventure, they're waiting on the deck of the party boat. In X Adventure World, you and three friends (or computer opponents) will do battle in a number of minigames.You'll find several competitive minigame events. Genie's Lair, for example, lets the winners of the minigames pick from treasure chests, some of which are booby trapped. The one with the most treasure wins. Pirates Coast puts you and your friends on rival rafts. Minigame winners advance farther toward the goal.The minigames themselves are OK, and your enjoyment of this mode will depend on your affinity for party games. If you're not a party-game fan, this collection won't do anything to bring you over to the dark side. If you're a fan, this multiplayer mode is a nice bonus, otherwise you'll feel like this is tacked on just so Tails and Knuckles would have something to do.The Secret's Out
Wii has its first great platformer. Once you get past the tutorials and into the meat of the game, it's easy to see Sonic's at home with his return to his roots. Then, once you unlock such screen-blurring abilities as Sonic's Speed Break, you'll see this is more than a return to form for the Hedgehog—it's an exhilarating attack on your senses.Bottom Line
Don't expect the story or dialogue to enthrall you; besides, Sonic's all about speed. This game has tons of it and would make an excellent addition to your Wii library.

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THE LAND OF MYSTERY MEETS THE LEGEND OF SPEED.

Sonic races through the exotic world of the Arabian Nights to harness the awesome power of the secret rings before they fall into the hands of the evil genie, Erazor! The blue dude is unstoppable with the new ability to slow time and boost forward faster than ever, but he's never gone up against a genie before!

(Image captions) * 100 missions set in a scorching desert, a prehistoric jungle and more. * Fun interactive environments featuring catapults, magic carpets and flying pots. * 40 Party Games including Sonic and his friends for up to four players.

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