The Best-Laid Plans of Hedgehogs and Men
By warrioroflight15
The Sonic the Hedgehog series and all of its characters, locations, story, aspects, concepts, music, etc., are of Sega and AM8 (Sonic Team). Street Fighter is owned by Capcom. Aqua Teen Hunger Force is owned by Williams Street.
Chapter One: Why must you hate Street Fighter and Sonic the Hedgehog?
For the first chapter, I will be reviewing Street Fighter Zero 3.
Game Play Mechanics: 10/10
In this game, how you fight depends on what '-ism' you select.
A-ism – This is an updated version of the style used in the Zero series in general. Instead of how many buttons you press, it's what strength you use that determines how strong your super combo will be.
Example: In SFZ2, if you want to use the Shinkuu Hadouken at level 3, you had to push all 3 punch buttons together at the same time. In this one, you can just use the high punch in the command to execute it at level 3, if you have enough of course.
"This helps with the fact that the game was made to introduce a faster and strategic style.", said Shadow, who appeared of nowhere.
"Shadow? How you… oh Chaos Control. Man, if I only knew how to use it, life would be so easier for me! And good job on adding that last part. Now to X-ism...", I said.
X-ism- Inspired by the system used in Super Street Fighter 2 X (Turbo). You have a long red bar. You can only use a certain super combo once every time the meter is full. This drawback is countered by a longer guard meter, and more power in your hits.
"Wow, that's interesting." said Miles Prower, who walked through my front door.
"It is, isn't it? Just like it was back then. And V-ism…"
V-ism- the most flexible –ism. This is a major improvement of the Original Combo function from SFZ2. Using this, one can make their own personal combination attacks, without the hassle of remembering the somewhat complex commands for super combos. But, drawbacks such as…
"Dealing less damage and getting more damage, a smaller and weaker guard meter, making you have to put priority on timing your attacks. Yeah, that's definitely more for the people who move a lot or someone who confides in their ability.", said Sonic.
"Nice add-on, Sonic. I say that the 3 –ism system is great and with their own pros and cons, is really fun. I give it 10 out of 10."
Now, the story…
Story/Plot 10/10
Zero 3 explains the events right before Street Fighter 2, and events that affect the series are:
Ryu realizes the true potential he can use without the Satsui no Hadou and rejects it.
Guy accepts a new 'end justifies the means' philosophy (In Final Fight: Streetwise, he becomes a crime boss to protect his own part of Metro City.).
Nash dies when fighting Bison (He taught Guile how to use the Sonic Boom and other techniques of the Military Special Forces Training style and was his partner in the Army.)
Ken decides to get better than being flashy.
Cammy loses her memory of working for Bison.
Bison plans to get revenge on the people who ruined his plans.
Basically sets it up for Street Fighter 2. I have no comments for it. I give it 10 out of 10.
Music 7/10
I admit it's good, but it could have done better.
The themes for the characters from Zero 2 would have been better. Some would say that music is irrelevant in a fighting game, and I respect that. So, I'll just give a 7.
"Wow that was short. You sure you don't want to add anything else?" said Miles.
"No, I don't. You guys can go home or, hang out here if you want.", I said. There was an awkward silence.
Meanwhile, where Sonic lives….
"Man, I want a PS3 sooo bad!" said Charmy Bee, the absentminded but tenacious member of the Chaotix. Earlier on he tried to fight crowds of people trying to buy the new Playstation 3 with his stinger. If you were there, you would have heard him say, 'Out of my way. I deserve it more than any one else. I'm from Sega!!!'
"Charmy, life isn't about getting material goods.", said Sally Acorn, one of Sonic's oldest friends and part of the royal family who ruled Knothole, which was on South Island(Author's Note: I'm just putting the games, Archie comic series and shows together. You know a universe where all of it coexists equally. Cool, huh?).
As if on queue, the west wall of the house exploded, and Dr. Robotnik in his machine and Metal Sonic walk in. "No, it's about taking those material goods when nobody is looking, with their backs turned the other way.", replied Metal Sonic.
"Oh, ha, ha, you are so funny."
"Did I sense a hint of sarcasm in that sentence?"
"If you didn't, you need to be fixed."
"Heheh, you and feeble attempt to be not scared…" said Robotnik.
"What about it?" asked Sally now eyes full of defiance.
"Nothing, we just think it's cute. But, we, we, uhhh…"
We don't have to act tough", Metal Sonic confirmed to make up for his creator's mistake. "Yes, we were born tough." Robotnik added on.
"Oh yeah, well then why every time we fight you, we always win?"
"Now that's just none of your concern, little lady."
That set her off. She was so mad you could say she could have caused as mush destruction as one who played through an entire Metal Slug game. Just one game, and with her bare hands alone. And we know how destructive we can be, right Marco?
"…Just go back to the story." said the leader of the Peregrine Falcons, and protagonist of the Metal Slug series Marco Rossi, wanting no part of this.
And we're back to the story!
"Alright, Robotnik Empire. I got a little comeback of my own. And it's physical!"After that, she was no longer was where she once stood. At the last minute, she was in Robotnik face as a blur, and then chaos broke loose (not Chaos from Sonic Adventure, or any of the Chaos Emeralds, Super Emeralds, Sol Emeralds, Time Stones, or even the Master Emerald were there, just the chaos where everything goes all crazy.)
Back to were Sonic, Miles, and Shadow are (My house)
The 3 anthropomorphic legends and I were sitting in the living room watching one of my favorite shows, Aqua Teen Hunger Force. It was the episode 'Remooned', when Igniknokt and Err makes another scheme to get rich quick. It is at the beginning, where we seee them on the moon, with Igniknokt spraypainting on a rock he thinks is a school.
"You ain't painting on no school, that's a damn rock.", said Err
"Well….", replied the green Mooninite.
"And I like to rock. I will rock your faaaacccee!"
Igniknokt drops the spray can. "We are bored…."
"Yes very….. Hey, let's see your Uncle Cliff", said Err
"Uncle Cliff is a roofer…."
"We can f with him all day…"
"He is confused..."
"Confused and nomaton…."
"Let us challenge his shattered view of the world."
"Man, the Mooninites are my favorite bad guys of all bad guys of this show.", said Shadow.
"Yeah, you know who's also funny? The Cybernetic Ghost of Christmas Past from the Future.", replied Sonic.
"Yeah, heh, Goblox." I added in.
There was silence.
"Where the hell did get you 'Goblox' from?" answered Sonic.
"That one episode 'The Dressing'. Where he returns and they ask who he is and he answers 'I am Turkatron. I have come from the year 9595 to save this bird that lies before you for he is the great, great, great, great grandfather…of Goblox…the turkey that's destined to lead the rebellion against master chickens.'.
"Oh yeah, that one! That was cool."
There was knocking on the door. Sonic went to answer it and found Amy.
"Hello, Sonnikku!"
"H-hey, Rosy." He replied, blushing profusely. "Come in." he opened the door for her and signaled her it was okay to enter the house.
"What are you guys watching?"
"Aqua Teen Hunger Force."
"Can I join you?"
"Sure. Wasn't like I gonna throw you out. And why would I? I like you. A lot." he said, adding the last part when Amy looked confused, her head slightly tilted to the side.
"Really?"
"Yeah."
"Are you not just getting my hopes up?"
"No, I'm not like that. I really, truthfully, love you." He said. He then held her in an embrace so soft yet firm Amy just gave in, retuned the hug and believed him.
"So, how about on Saturday, at 5:15?", Sonic said.
"Of course." Amy answered, and then kissed his cheek.
"Woot!" he interjected.
"Ay, Sonic. Hurry up, you're missing the show." Shadow yelled.
The newly made couple made their way back to the living room.
"Hello Amy," said Shadow, Miles, and I.
"So, who's your new human friend, Sonic? Hopefully he's nothing like Chris. I always thought he was gay…"
"I thought so too. My name is Arvoyea Rick Moore, and I am another one of your many fans." he said, and shook her hand with his.
"Huh? But I thought your name was warrioroflight15!?"
"That's just my penname. The name Arvoyea is ancient Egyptian for 'warrior of light' and I am 15 years old."
"Oh I get it. That's cool to have a unique name like yours Arvoyea, with such a amazing meaning."
"Thank you, Miss Amy. So, you guys ready to watch the rest? I paused it when Sonic went to get the door."
"Wow, thanks. You didn't have to." said Sonic who was touched because his roommates never did anything nice for him because of the declining quality of his recent games.
"It was nothing; I'm used to being nice." I said, pushing the play button for the episode to continue.
Back on the TV…
"Holy Damn! What's that!?" He points to a huge object what appears to be a credit card. "That is Uncle Cliff's check from the government for being crazy.", said Igniknokt.
"Damn that's cool." replied Err.
"We must acquire it without his permission." said Igniknokt.
"Steal it," added Err.
"And blow it ……..over there." Igniknokt finished this sentence pointing at Earth during his momentary silence and added emphasis on the last four words.
In an insane asylum on the New Jersey shore…..
"Gentlemen, Behold!!! Oh, um, wait, wait!"
"What am I supposed to see?"
"There, now. Gentlemen, BEHOOOLLLLLLDDD!"
Dr Weird was trying a new invention and like always Steve was the sole victim of his bizarre antics. Dr Weird opened his garage door and was standing there. Steve was confused as to what he was supposed to notice.
"What is it?"
"AM I not INVISIBLE!?", shouted the madman in colorful and outdated villains' clothing in his trademark stance, his arms raised up like wings of a plane.
"Uh, no.", he stated clearly, waiting for a threat from his 'superior'.
"WHY NOT!?" he shouted.
"It's impossible to be invisible."
"Oh. BULLS!" he shouted, with his fist brandished, another one of his trademark movements, with instantly changing from calm to angry another one of his habits. Steve already knew it would be harder this month. But why was he there? We don't know. We just like the fact that Dr. Weird is hilarious as hell.
In the next chapter, I review the arcade classic, Final Fight (Woot!)! And we see what happens to Sally and Charmy when she fights back against Robotnik. And there will be more humor (if there wasn't enough in here I'm sorry.) Please read and review!