I don't think I've seen an SRB2 mod get this popular.
In this case, it's well deserved as it's criminal that this mod feels better to control than simple mode *itself*, and the nods to the adventure series are numerous and welcomed.
That's to say I have some criticisms.
- Not a fan of the SA1 Light Dash. I like the Spam Dash, but there probably should've been an option to toggle between SA1 Spam Dash and SA2 Light Dash.
- The extra move is NiGHTS mode is actually terrible. NiGHTs mode has some really poor visibility, and this move exacerbates it by having you go really fast, allowing you to get blindsided by stuff offscreen you can't see until it is too late. On top of that, the move removes your ability to brake, that's awful, especially in SS6 & 7 where braking is *required* in order to navigate some of the tougher sections.
- Don't know how I feel about the alternate playstyles. I've only played a few seconds in these alternate playstyles and they don't quite feel right. Might just be me, though.
Other than those quirky crits. This is probably one of the best mods I've played since Shadow and Mario, the sprites and animations are fantastic, and the gameplay puts simple mode to *shame*.
It was important for SA-Sonic to be simple and pick-up-and-play, so there are no alternate playstyles/gameplay changes. All options are cosmetic, spin smoothing's the only thing affecting gameplay, mostly as a bone for keyboard-only users/SRB2 purists.
In NiGHTS, pressing jump and spin together uses energy for an instant brake attack. Did you stop playing the NiGHTS stages before you got to stage 7?
-Golden Shine