Unleashed VS Generations - Rooftop Run

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  • Опубліковано 19 лис 2024

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  • @codified_
    @codified_ Місяць тому +712

    "So, who wins? ME! Because I get to play BOTH games!"
    Truer words were never spoken

  • @msgameandcake628
    @msgameandcake628 Місяць тому +428

    I feel like its worth mentioning that "Clock Tower climb as a platforming challenge" still does exist in Generations, but it is the climax of the Classic version of the stage. Really, while these two versions of the stage are definitely the most directly comparable, it would be interesting to take a look at the Classic and even SD Wii/PS2 versions of the stage to see what elements continue to overlap and what the different focuses are for each version of the level.

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +87

      True, I was thinking of getting into that but I wanted to keep the video under 30mins haha. A lot of great comparisons can be made there (after the underground barrel section, the classic route follows the EXACT pattern from Unleashed's 2D section before the clocktower, even with the same level geometry, that surprised me). I haven't played the SD Sonic Unleashed yet, but I do own it, and people have recommended it, so I'm excited to eventually try it and find more comparisons.

    • @Avriel_Mimiga
      @Avriel_Mimiga Місяць тому +41

      @@Ajakes tbh i would have watched 30+ minute video on one level

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +30

      @@Avriel_Mimiga ooOOooooOO dont tempt me

    • @gamerdomain6618
      @gamerdomain6618 Місяць тому +16

      @@Ajakes
      I also would have watched a 30+ minute video on one level.

    • @asafesseidonsapphire
      @asafesseidonsapphire Місяць тому +6

      I also wanna point out how with the Werehog you climb the clock tower from the inside, and you do the Werehog stage prior to the day one, so you are already familiar with the clock tower.

  • @LiveHedgehog
    @LiveHedgehog Місяць тому +119

    One little detail about the Classic version I like is that it follows the general layout of the Werehog stage - city > barrel storage > clock tower > finish on aqueduct

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +32

      Oh shit, I didn't even pick up on that. Nice observation.

  • @flippomane
    @flippomane Місяць тому +101

    2:10 "you can just hold right to get to the end, but if you explore a bit more, you can go right even faster." LMAOO

  • @Lana_305
    @Lana_305 Місяць тому +48

    19:49 something I would like to point out is that during a first playthrough of Unleashed, you are forced down the punishment path because you haven't unlocked the lightspeed dash shoes by that point. You're supposed to unlock them in Shamar which is way later in the game and I think showing the trail of rings here was a good idea because it basically provokes a feeling from the player when they play through it for the first time. It's almost like they expected you to go,
    "How do I get those rings? They lead somewhere right?" and for existing players, they're wondering "Oh a lightspeed dash shortcut, when do I unlock it so I can come back here to get a better time?"
    It's small moments like that that encourage replayability for a stage in Unleashed.

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +19

      That's actually a GREAT point and I'm glad you brought it up because I only noticed it yesterday after I posted the video and was scrubbing back through my first playthrough footage.
      Just to speak a bit about that: I can actually see preferences on that ring trail going both ways, because on one hand, I can understand someone being frustrated that they are forced onto a punishment path while being taunted with an ability they don't even have yet. You're already having trouble navigating Sonic on your first run, and now you just KNOW you could've been doing better, but the game won't let you. However, on the other thought, I totally agree with your sentiment, as it does encourage the player to go back and re-experience those levels with your new upgrades to take advantage of new routes, almost like a Metroidvania (overused, I know) approach that we saw snippets of in the original Adventure games. It's a great discussion point, and I'm kinda pissed I forgot to include it lol, so thank you for reminding me!

  • @atykpod
    @atykpod Місяць тому +249

    sonic unleashed leaves me needing a rooftop rum!

  • @ryukoprop
    @ryukoprop Місяць тому +60

    Usually in-depth videos like this are great background noise for me but the personality and doodles made me actively watch all of it. Great work my friend

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +3

      I'm glad it kept you entertained haha, thanks for watching!

  • @ThisisTheUltimate
    @ThisisTheUltimate Місяць тому +20

    This video was really cool, I didn't expect it to be so detailed
    I liked the jokes, the drawings, the marks on things on stage, the editing, everything was really well done!
    And I really didn't expect the analysis and comparison to be so good and detailed
    I didn't expect such a close analysis, I didn't expect the comparison of the opening animation, showing how Unleashed focuses on a closed corridor while Generations shows the tower and balloons in the background, the mentions of the first 2D section of Unleashed focusing on the rooftops above Sonic, never having him go over them, and showing the rooftops on the right while Sonic goes down to the left, the camera of the quickstep hallway being much more claustrophobic and close in Unleashed, being a bit harder to see compared to Gens, how the drift section of Unleashed gives a bigger adrenaline rush because Gens' drift is tighter and easier to turn, the roof drop, with Unleashed preventing you from seeing the fall into the horizon, the references to other stages from the same game that Generations has, etc.

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +3

      Ha, I think you got all of them! I could be over analyzing things on some degree, BUT I feel like the camera movement and tracking plays a huge role in Sonic games, so even if they feel like tiny, unnoticeable differences, I think they're all in service of each games' vibe. Thanks for the comments + watching!

  • @SoberCake
    @SoberCake Місяць тому +14

    I actually never realized that the Unleashed version lacked the festive design elements. Generations is truly a love letter to the franchise. And someone on the team loved that level specifically.

  • @LukeStation
    @LukeStation Місяць тому +62

    Dude, this video was fantastic! Very detailed. Keep it up, man!

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +4

      Thank you, I definitely will!

  • @SpiralWaffles
    @SpiralWaffles Місяць тому +34

    Yet another beautifully written, paced and delightfully delivered video!
    I’m such a big fan of the way you structure and edit your videos, they feel like a real spectacle, while also being incredibly informative and clear.
    I’ve always loved the camera movement and scene blocking in sonic games and I’m absolutely thrilled to hear more talk about it!
    Hope you’re doing well
    And keep the awesome video train running my man 💛

    • @SpiralWaffles
      @SpiralWaffles Місяць тому +6

      I didn’t know how to squeeze this point into my comment, but when I watch stuff like this from ya, if feels like being sat down by a close friend with a presentation they’ve been preparing to show off for weeks, about something they’re genuinely passionate about and it shows.
      Such a joy

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +3

      @@SpiralWaffles Thank you for such a sweet comment! I do sometimes have these jumbled gaming observations in my head but struggle to get them out to my friends correctly, so these videos ARE in service of that, and I'm glad it's coming through that way! Even Sonic Unleashed specifically, I tried demonstrating the game to my friends and thought, "I bet I could communicate this WAY better in video form" lol. I get super passionate about these Sonic videos so thanks for commenting and watching them, I'm happy to now present them to YOU.
      I appreciate the comment, really made my day 💛

    • @SpiralWaffles
      @SpiralWaffles Місяць тому +1

      @@Ajakeswell I’m happy to have been next in line
      Lmao
      Your video, and replies, made my day as well :]
      I’ll be smiling for the rest of the day my friend

  • @kitsune_nbg
    @kitsune_nbg Місяць тому +14

    I'm suprised about of how many details I didn't noticed, and of how many things I wouldn't even thought to do if I was a game designer, great video I learned a lot from it

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +1

      I was only picking up on them after playing them side-by-side for so long lol, thanks for watching!

  • @mauriciogarcia7430
    @mauriciogarcia7430 Місяць тому +11

    I have to say it, i was expecting a kinda generic video essay but your editing, script, drawings and genuinely funny jokes really hooked me in, i subbed after the first 5min

  • @theperfectpixl
    @theperfectpixl 7 днів тому +1

    Great comparisons here! I’d love to see you cover more stages like this, from Sonic Generations, Shadow Generations, Mania, whatever.

  • @NoNamex1412
    @NoNamex1412 Місяць тому +203

    Personally I think rooftop run from the sonic unleashed Java game is best, yall are uncultured 😔😔

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +50

      oh god I knew I forgot SOMEONE

    • @NoNamex1412
      @NoNamex1412 Місяць тому +7

      @@Ajakes 💀💀💀💀💀

    • @NoNamex1412
      @NoNamex1412 Місяць тому +14

      @@Ajakes how the hell are you analyzing that 😭😭

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +19

      @@NoNamex1412 with a time machine, probably!

    • @NoNamex1412
      @NoNamex1412 Місяць тому +13

      @@Ajakes good luck finding the time eater

  • @DigDannyBoy
    @DigDannyBoy 16 днів тому +4

    1:02 I love how he says he loves both stages yet still makes it clear that Generations wins by giving it a gun here

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  15 днів тому +4

      bulletproof boxing gloves bro, never knew what hit 'em

  • @Pig_Man06
    @Pig_Man06 Місяць тому +3

    Holly shit the level of detail and humor in this video are peak! Definitely subscribing! I didn't even notice it was half an hour!

  • @TYP2K.
    @TYP2K. Місяць тому +5

    0:30 that transition was clean my boi not even gonna lie to you

  • @IKIGAIofficial
    @IKIGAIofficial 29 днів тому +11

    Unleashed still the best boost stages till this day

  • @Stungun48
    @Stungun48 23 дні тому +3

    I'd like to think that since Generations is a revisit of stages that Sonic has gone through, Rooftop Run in Generations goes faster because he's already familiar with the area compared to Unleashed where it's his first time. Great video!

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  22 дні тому +3

      I've also heard another theory that Sonic is running through a different part of Spagonia for the Generations stage. While I think some setpieces betray that, it's a really fun headcanon!

    • @andraw4002
      @andraw4002 21 день тому

      ​@@AjakesI like to think it's Sonic's memory being slightly innacurate to the original stage, hence why the level design is modtly the same, but slightly different.

  • @PiggoRBLX
    @PiggoRBLX Місяць тому +1

    This was such an entertaining video, nuff said this is peak. I really enjoyed the humour, style and analysis of the levels

  • @Vmeg17
    @Vmeg17 Місяць тому +1

    Dude the editing and the pacing of this video was so well done!! Keep it up man! Super enjoyable :)

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому

      Thanks a ton! Glad you liked it

  • @jesse1794
    @jesse1794 Місяць тому +1

    bro the editing and writing in these videos is literally so good, surprise you don't have more subs dude

  • @RandommBoyo
    @RandommBoyo Місяць тому +2

    Ngl I thought I'll get some boring time waste-of a video comparing the two in the most soulless way way, but the surprise of this being an actually high quality video that I actually got hooked into watching instead of playing in the background and laughed a few times along the way was certainly a welcome one. Stuff like this is such a refresher in the times of constant spew of 20+ mins long documentaries about literally nothing and no one noteworthy.
    Also, I was gonna subscribe after watching the vid, but the joke at 15:47 was too real, I subscribed instantly lmao. You are great at this stuff!

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому

      I did NOT think Generations would let me quiet Omochao down, I was VERY surprised lol. Quality of life! I'm happy the vid caught your attention, thanks for leaving a comment!

  • @matiosmenta
    @matiosmenta Місяць тому +1

    Definely one of the best Sonic related videos I've ever watched on this platform, it made me understand better why I love Gens/Unleashed approach to level design so much, the cinematography and composition present on it is just so immersive.

  • @A_Grey_Person
    @A_Grey_Person Місяць тому +2

    it only took me to end of the video to realize you were the same guy that also made the supermega and hotdigitydemon vids years ago, oh man. no wonder the editing and presentation in this video was so good! really enjoyed this, it seriously made me apperaiacte the design and intent that went into these levels

  • @lasercraft32
    @lasercraft32 Місяць тому +35

    Okay, but what about the Wii Version of Unleashed? How is Rooftop Run in that? :3

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +15

      sounds like I got a little more work to do..

    • @WohaoG
      @WohaoG Місяць тому +1

      @@Ajakes Can't forget about the PS2 version which way too many people mistake for being the same as the Wii version despite being completely different games

    • @legoboy7107
      @legoboy7107 Місяць тому +13

      @@WohaoG Uh...how is it a completely different game from the Wii version? The Wii and PS2 versions ARE the same game, just the PS2 has worse graphics, how exactly is that not the case? It's the HD 360/PS3 version and the Wii/PS2 version that are completely different games.

    • @WohaoG
      @WohaoG Місяць тому

      @@legoboy7107 I haven't played the wii version in a while so I might be misremembering, but from what I do remember the level designs were also entirely different

    • @legoboy7107
      @legoboy7107 Місяць тому +9

      @@WohaoG Nope, you're confusing them with the HD versions. The Wii and PS2 version are identical other than graphical fidelity, with the exact same level designs and all. They're just both entirely different from the 360/PS3 versions. There's only two Unleashed games (not counting the java phone version lol).

  • @holydangdude9881
    @holydangdude9881 Місяць тому +1

    This video was great! Never thought about the small details between these two stages. This video really opens your eyes to how different they are and I love that. The editing was great too! Nice work man! 😎👍

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks! I never really did either, in fact before I played Unleashed, I thought they just ripped the level straight from the original game and pasted it in lol. When I started doing research is when I started really picking up on the small differences regarding design and feel. Thanks for the watch! 😎👍

  • @SchoolBoyz
    @SchoolBoyz Місяць тому +1

    Super underrated video! This was a great analysis and comparison, hoping to see more!

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks, I really wanna make more episodes and turn this into a series!

  • @oreogod1985
    @oreogod1985 Місяць тому +1

    Gonna be coming back to rewatch this video for a long time. You did an excellent job!!

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +1

      High praise coming from another great Sonic analyzer🙇 thank you very much. (also THANK YOU for the retweet, I'm not super active on Twitter so I really appreciate it 👍)

    • @oreogod1985
      @oreogod1985 Місяць тому

      @@Ajakes thank you, and of course! This is one of the best level analysis’s I’ve ever seen, can’t get enough of it. Hope this video gets big, more people gotta see this, and by the looks of it it’s already getting high up there, high hopes!

  • @bustinmayo6595
    @bustinmayo6595 Місяць тому +1

    I really liked your analysis, your editing, and plus you're funny. Great job man, definitely subbing.

  • @bakedcrystal915
    @bakedcrystal915 19 днів тому

    This video is really well made man one of the best of this type of content I’ve seen. I feel like most people who do videos like this follow the same script so it’s refreshing to see someone doing their own thing.

  • @EnnGee4
    @EnnGee4 Місяць тому +2

    This landed in my recommended and off the THUMBNAIL, i knew it'd be good. Very insightful, very funny, would love to see more.

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +1

      Yayyyy the algo picked it up! Thanks for checking it out man, I really wanna make more, so stay tuned!

    • @EnnGee4
      @EnnGee4 Місяць тому

      @@Ajakes yeah i'm going thru ur timeline video rn, i'm having a lots of fun u already have a new subscriber

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому

      @@EnnGee4 Awesome, thanks for giving that vid a shot!

  • @Leo_Styrofoam
    @Leo_Styrofoam Місяць тому

    I wasn’t expecting to be this entertained for a video about this topic. Very well done; I’m looking forward to watching more of your content!

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +1

      Stay tuned, thanks for watching!

  • @drawwithme4494
    @drawwithme4494 Місяць тому +1

    yo! that was a fun and entertaining video to sit through! Would love to see more of these kinds of videoS!

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому

      Thank you! Any levels you'd like to see analyzed? Or Gens levels you'd want to see compared?

    • @drawwithme4494
      @drawwithme4494 Місяць тому

      ​​@@AjakesKind of an unpopular opinion but I really love the level designs of secret rings. Pirate Storm was my favorite stage amongst them all. Going through ships, riding through a bullet bill showing the next phase of the level, ending the stage with a surfing sequence, risky alternate paths,etc. Would be interesting to see what you think of this stage.

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому

      @@drawwithme4494 Noted, I haven't done Secret Rings yet (but did buy it for the future). I'm excited to see it!

  • @boscorafelio
    @boscorafelio Місяць тому

    Your sonic videos are always so engaging and entertaining, my top favorites ever, cause just from seeing all the scribbles on screen really shows me the love you have into making them.

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому

      Oooo boy I could draw over screens all day, I LOVE IT. Thanks for watching the videos!

  • @Malao558
    @Malao558 Місяць тому

    Analysis videos like this are always fun because the creator’s own background means they notice things you never did. I loved your more artistically-focused analysis of shot compositions and blocking in the stages. It’s something I never thought much about, but noticing it really helped me realize how much work goes into making these shots feel cool.

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому

      It was something I always took for granted when rushing through levels. When I stopped to really look at the shot composition, I realized they put a lot of work into blocking and setting up these huge setpieces. Thanks for watching!

  • @Kelps.mp4
    @Kelps.mp4 Місяць тому

    This analysis is actually pretty good, there's a bunch of things I have never even noticed that you pointed out even though I have played both stages a trillion times at this point lmao.

  • @KlexisBlaze
    @KlexisBlaze Місяць тому +2

    Well now you HAVE to talk about the other Gens levels compared to their originals 😂 this was an amazing watch!

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +1

      Haha, thank you! Any Gens levels you'd like to see compared?

    • @KlexisBlaze
      @KlexisBlaze Місяць тому

      @@Ajakes i could say ALL realistically 😅 but Planet Wisp for sure since it seems to be uniquely remixed with most Acts of Colors' Planet Wisp instead of just 1 Act, and then Speed Highway and City Escape to see if they live up to the hype of their originals!

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +1

      @@KlexisBlaze Good suggestions, stay tuned! (I gotta play Colors first lol 😬)

  • @zakariaradoine625
    @zakariaradoine625 29 днів тому

    I knew this video was gonna different from the rest when you analysed the opening scene of the level how the camera rotates and pointing out details i never even considered and it actually tracks out i loved your video please keep on making these videos

  • @kaobunn
    @kaobunn Місяць тому +2

    this video was great! id watch you do comparisons for every gens level LOL one of my new favorite channels for sure

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +2

      I'm planning to! Any levels you'd want to see compared?

    • @kaobunn
      @kaobunn Місяць тому +1

      @@Ajakes id be curious to see comparisons between both seaside hills and maybe speed highway!

  • @Phamtheman69
    @Phamtheman69 Місяць тому +2

    Amazing video bro, you're going to keep me entertained for hours! I love the use of sfx and vfx, this video gave me a lot of info in a fun way, and those nintendo switch menu effects sound so crisp and clean..

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +2

      Glad you liked it! The nintendo switch sound effects are always the first ones I use in any video lol, they're just so short and perfect. Thanks for the watch!

  • @xenotiic8356
    @xenotiic8356 Місяць тому +1

    This was one of the best analysis videos I've ever seen. And for just one* stage, too!
    *ok two stages but still

  • @Pryexel
    @Pryexel Місяць тому

    This my first video I've seen from your channel and I already love it!
    Can't wait to see more from you!

  • @darkhorse744
    @darkhorse744 Місяць тому +1

    Fantastic video!
    That was really great, also I'd definitely love to see more vids on Unleashed, that was awesome!

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +1

      I can't keep myself away from Unleashed, so they'll def get reviewed!

  • @sonicrunn3r895
    @sonicrunn3r895 Місяць тому +1

    This video is very fun, you've earned a subscriber from me (a big Generations and Unleashed appreciator). Even if I'm slightly more biased to Unleashed, I strongly appreciate the sort of approach you too acknowledging that both do things in different ways, with both approaches being valid ones (Generations' fun layered romp through references, and Unleashed's spectacle run through a tricky obstacle course)!
    I think the most interesting thing you covered to me in this is the Aero Chasers, it's really interesting to me that Generations introduces you to them only at the tower run up given, unless I'm forgetting, this level is their only appearance in Generations even though they probably could’ve snuck a section with them into Planet Wisp (there are a good few multi-lane Aero Chaser moments in Colours, including one multi-layered one in original Planet Wisp). No idea why at the least they didn’t make it into Generations Planet Wisp, as it's already a stage very devoid of references to Colours in terms of level design.

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +2

      I think "Generations' fun layered romp through references, and Unleashed's spectacle run through a tricky obstacle course" is a great way to sum it up, I agree completely. I did forget to mention that they show up early at the tower run (oopsie) but the real mechanic of bumping and running is referenced more in the final run, at least the tower run earlier teaches you how to avoid the lasers which is good.
      I haven't played Colors yet so it's difficult me to compare, but I do agree it's strange we only see the Aero Chase in 1 level. There are mechanics that are similar (Crisis City's flame tornado run has familiar lane switches), but that exact reference is only in Rooftop Run, which is crazy to me. And if Planet Wisp originally had them, that's even crazier lol. Kinda bizarre they went for a majority 2D section on that one, but again, haven't played the original, so unfair of me to say!
      Thanks for the comment, when I finally play Colors, I'll be looking out for those sections. Appreciate it!

  • @keygelleop3072
    @keygelleop3072 Місяць тому +2

    That transition was amazing 🤩 0:28

  • @hisho2255
    @hisho2255 Місяць тому

    Great analysis. I think the mark of a video like this is that you impart me with some info I can take into my own design work. Giving me something to think about.

    • @hisho2255
      @hisho2255 Місяць тому

      Especially the things in the distance at the beginning.

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому

      Glad it could help! Slowing down Sonic levels and seeing how they work is a great little lesson in both design and feel, IMO.

  • @gonebons
    @gonebons Місяць тому +1

    13:12 Sonic hitting the wall😭 I love you for these bro

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +1

      2fast... 😔😔😔

  • @therealdatenshi
    @therealdatenshi Місяць тому

    I am so glad I gave this channel a chance your style is so awesome

  • @Silly_kiwii
    @Silly_kiwii Місяць тому

    This video is so good! I love how you make things simpler and easier to understand while also giving us a fun time watching it!
    And all the drawings you put throughout the video are gorgeous, even if they are super simple, they show great composition and help us understand better what you're talking about
    This is actually an amazing video

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому

      I love making the doodles for these videos, so I'm glad other people are getting a kick out of it haha. Thanks for the kind comment and for watching the video!

  • @peyton5914
    @peyton5914 Місяць тому

    dude you are absolutely underrated, how you arent more popular is beyond me.
    Keep up the good work man

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому

      Thanks, will do!

  • @coltonk.3086
    @coltonk.3086 Місяць тому +1

    Excellent analysis and impeccable execution. I love your style of humor. Subscribed!!

  • @Technonova323
    @Technonova323 Місяць тому

    This has been my favorite video as of recent. Just love when people dissect games so thoroughly out of nothing but curiosity and passion. I appreciate all the little details you've edited here, like slowing down the music here at 2:17 to emphasize the sluggish feel of punishment paths. Can't get enough of that stuff.
    Oh, and btw. Some people have mentioned this already, but parts of Rooftop Run are also referenced or reused in Classic Sonic's stage. For example, this section at 18:45 is actually part of the Classic stage, with the loop and springs heading up and to the left. It's more nice details that you'll notice if you've played the OG Rooftop Run, and I think it's really neat.
    Props to making a great video! I hope you continue creating some awesome stuff.

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah, I noticed that the classic layout was nearly identical there once people were mentioning the tower climb was referenced in Act 1. Thanks for the kind words!

  • @_SSCJ
    @_SSCJ Місяць тому

    Great video! Some of these things I never thought about and it really opened my eyes to how great these levels are even more!

  • @mohy_
    @mohy_ Місяць тому

    Man, i can't believe i just watched 25 minute breakdown of Rooftop run, this is my favorite 3D sonic level, but i never thought so deeply of it. i can definetly appreciate it more now!

  • @LateefA519
    @LateefA519 Місяць тому

    Wow that’s some sick sonic level analysis. This video was a ton of fun makes me remember how good the boost can be

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому

      boost was something I was not expecting to love as an older Sonic fan. Now I'm all about it

  • @Lanosplaylist
    @Lanosplaylist Місяць тому +1

    I WILL subscribe and I WILL watch all of your videos. Great analysis and video that kept me engaged.
    Personally: Unleashed is my favorite game in all of Sonic, I grew up focusing on the speed and reacting to what was in front of me. It was the most fun I’ve ever had because it felt like when I played and missed a jump it had consequences. Both are incredibly thrilling, and I can’t wait to play Generations again soon

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +1

      Dude same, even though I'm literally replaying Generations right now, I'm still hyped for the remaster lol. That game does something to me. And now I know Unleashed scratches that itch as well! Truly some of my Sonic favs. Thanks for the comment!

  • @odnguy
    @odnguy Місяць тому

    As soon as I finished this video I replayed Generations rooftop run, and my first attempt got a new best time. Great video!

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +1

      Congratulations!

    • @odnguy
      @odnguy Місяць тому

      @@Ajakes thanks

  • @MaltiBLT
    @MaltiBLT 10 днів тому

    15:14 Just from this part I subbed. Sequelitis levels of perfect explanation in the whole video, but especially in this Aero-Chase section. Fucking great work, dude.

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  9 днів тому +1

      Sequelitis was a massive inspiration, thank you!

  • @justbobbeh
    @justbobbeh Місяць тому

    Love the video man, earnt my sub almost immedaitely with your humor and detailed editing. Deserving of 100k+ Subs easily!

  • @hugobryan399
    @hugobryan399 13 днів тому

    such a cool and well-produced video!
    im glad i met your channel, and i hope there's more sonic contenton the way!! great video man :)

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  12 днів тому

      There sure is, stay tuned!

  • @SaveManual
    @SaveManual 12 днів тому

    Omg your drawing is so good. I'm amazed by your content. Let me ask you, where do you edit your videos? This is so... CRISP.
    Keep up the amazing work, I'm loving it!

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  11 днів тому

      Dude, thank you so much! For the drawings, I'm just doing them in Photoshop with a specific brush, but for video editing, I'm a Premiere guy, it's where I learned and never really left. I'm currently using the CC version (subscription based, which is very very lame lol), and I make all the motion effects myself and just save them as presets to use in the future. Thanks again for watching, excited to do more!

  • @chalateco7522
    @chalateco7522 18 днів тому +1

    Both games literally make up the entirety of my childhood as while unleashed was obviously the harder game I still love both of them for what they each do.

  • @betterthanbrooklyn5806
    @betterthanbrooklyn5806 Місяць тому

    I watched this whole video without multitasking or anything. You are incredibly skilled at making a video as engaging as possible for and for a whole half hour at that! You really made me appreciate the stages in these games and I've come to kind of understand why they haven't done these longer boost stages anymore. They seem like very intentionally built stages that require a lot of work for (what most gamers feel is) not much substance. I am sad to see them not come back to these style of stages but I've come to an understanding. Outstanding video!

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah, I'm at the stage now where I really want an Unleashed 2 / Generations 2 (which we're kinda getting now!) But still, would love them to give Unleashed's high intensity / difficulty another shot. I never played Colors, and I hear that's a boost game also, so I do have that waiting for me. Thanks for the kind words!

  • @humzahhassan7982
    @humzahhassan7982 Місяць тому

    Loved this side by side comparison! I also loved the comedy and way you edited, keep it up! Hope to see a seaside hill video one day!

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому

      Seaside hill is one of my Generations favorites! It's also my 2nd fav Heroes level, so I know I gotta tackle it. Thanks for watching!

  • @mart5610
    @mart5610 Місяць тому +4

    This is why I enjoy playing Unleashed more. stages are longer and it has more thrills!

  • @PhysicsGamer
    @PhysicsGamer Місяць тому +1

    8:29 Huh, I never noticed that before. That's actually pretty great to know!

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому

      I only noticed AFTER I filmed all my shots 🤦

  • @wamirkro8545
    @wamirkro8545 Місяць тому

    From the very second you discussed the literal opening frame of both levels I knew this is the kind of detailed analysis only a lego youtuber could do.
    (And I mean that in the best way possible!)

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому

      my Lego UA-camr instincts are kicking in, im in over-analysis OVERDRIVE

  • @Wiiezner
    @Wiiezner Місяць тому +8

    Yo, I almost never comment on UA-cam vids, but this one was fire! The analysis was on point and the commentary and editing were hilarious. I was cracking up the whole time! Keep up the good work, man!

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому

      Thanks for commenting! I appreciate the kind words, I hope to make more of these

  • @EthanMastercrafter
    @EthanMastercrafter Місяць тому

    I didn't think someone was crazy enough to make a full In dept detailed analysis of unleashed vs gens roof top run while being fully edited. Good stuff man

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +1

      you run so many rooftops, the video starts editing itself, I SWEAR

  • @robertlauncher
    @robertlauncher Місяць тому +3

    I kinda prefer the Unleashed fall down the Clock Tower. It’s almost a straight plummet in Generations, while the spin in the original has the camera giving this shakey motion on the rail, again looking like a rollercoaster going down a spiral track. Unleashed’s makes you feel like you’re there, whereas Generations is more focused on making the background looks cool.

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah I always considered Unleashed was aiming for realism (depth of field, muted, shakey cam) while Generations was going for style (bright contrast, fast vertical spin, grab rail going down)

  • @rocketrifter
    @rocketrifter Місяць тому

    Editing and analysis is *phenomenal*. Great work!
    The visual differences between Unleashed and Generations is so interesting. The lighting in the former really makes everything so cohesive, like they all belong with each other. Whereas things in Generations *pops* more, more "gamey" by comparison. The way the building looks in 13:27 and 13:32 is an example of what I'm talking about. I think in general, Generations does seem to have higher quality assets; some parts of Unleashed can look a bit dated if looked more closely. But it's remarkable how *good* the games look even to this day, a level of detail that I still think goes unmatched in the rest of the series(though Shadow Generations may finally take the throne!).

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah the part you linked is a great example. It's funny, Generations shadows are soooo dark, but I think that's why they went for a higher contrast on the rest of the design, to help the scenery stick out more, where like you said, Unleashed is keeping this a bit more muted and cohesive (with that added depth of field, which signatures a lot of Unleashed's vibe). I love the look of both. Especially for games that released more than 10 YEARS ago. I legit can't believe Unleashed came out in 2008, with the 60fps boost it felt like something designed today. I think it's focus on the "cinematic" look also helped in that regard, ha. Thanks for the comment!

  • @blackdot105
    @blackdot105 Місяць тому

    Talking about the alleyway made me realise a major factor as to why I find the newer games to lack some sort of scope and polish - proper camera work. The camera really adds to the experience, making it oh so dynamic.

  • @saffie.taffie
    @saffie.taffie Місяць тому

    first-time watcher here and just wanted to say, your video style is extremely fun and engaging!! I loved the little drawings, the editing, the humor, it all worked so well!

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you very much!

  • @zyposts
    @zyposts Місяць тому

    OMG somebody else who obsesses over shots and camera movement in these games !! This is awesome ^_^

    • @zyposts
      @zyposts Місяць тому

      camera movement in forces and frontiers doesnt hold a candle i swearrrr

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому

      I thought I was the only freak drooling over camera angles, im learning now im not ALONE, ive found my people

  • @VTRcomics
    @VTRcomics Місяць тому

    I'm really glad you talked about the camera work because it's bar none the one thing that sells Sonic Unleashed back to me the most.
    Realizing I try to go for cool looking set pieces and shots in manual camera games or really any games through risk/reward gameplay (Smash, Monster Hunter, or never skipping the slowmo in Arkham titles), this video was something of an awakening to me. Sonic games made me love that.
    Through diverse camera angles, the set pieces always shined regardless of quality-- okay yeah, except for 06...
    But I never realized how powerful the framing and cinematography was in the alleyways for Unleashed, and that higher sense of speed and naturalistic beauty is why I prefer Unleashed. Especially including content.
    I won't say Generations was bad, that's just stupid and I'm even in the minority of kinda loving Planet Wisp if not just because Rayman Legends and Donkey Kong games make me appreciate 2D platforming way more. But beat for beat level gimmicks and framing of shots almost always find me more exhilarated in the original games barring the masterpiece that is City Escape. That's probably Generation's one "perfect" level, but even that breaks down sometimes when you have the speed up skill.
    Either way, thank you for putting into words just how wonderful Unleashed's lighting and blocking is. I've never been able to pinpoint how any Sonic game really captures the hype, so I'd adore to see how you talk about Dragon Road or really any other level in the franchise.

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +1

      Oooo man I can talk about all the Unleashed levels forever but Dragon Road and Jungle Joyride especially, MMM. When I let all my friends try Unleashed for the first time, even if they were cursing the controls, their one positive takeaway was that it felt very "cinematic," which made me clue into the camera angles more. When I realized that the blocking was intentionally guiding your eyes around the setpieces, I knew I had to make this video lol. This is kind of a stretch, but a lot of the FromSoft games do a great job with camera angles by always pitching your camera UP when you lock onto bosses, making them feel so much larger than you. Little things like that can have such a large impact on gamefeel, so even if it's minor, I think its important. Thanks for the great comment and for checking out the video!

  • @Snoc75
    @Snoc75 Місяць тому

    Was just gonna comment something as simple as "Peak" and leave it at that, but even that alone doesn't do this video nearly enough justice, like seriously, it's crazy how well-edited this is with so much of your signature style coursing through every other frame (especially your art, which always puts a smile on my face), as you simultaneously do such a fantastic job lowkey recontextualizing how I view these levels in ways I haven't once thought of in my many years playing them. Adore your videos so much, man - they never fail to make my day! Your passion and creativity with these projects are truly one of a kind, and I hope the best for you. Also glad you finally picked up the HD version of Unleashed, I hope you enjoyed your journey through it as much as I did lmao

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +1

      Eyy your back! Very grateful for you comment, love hearing your thoughts ever since the last video. This video is picking up way more than I was expecting, so I'm hoping to do more since it was so fun to make. Any excuse to get me drawing again lol (and yapping about Sonic). I was so excited to finally attempt Unleashed, I will admit it was rough at the start! But overtime I grew to adore those daytime stages and they're getting as much replay as Adventures and Generations. In terms of future episodes, do you have any levels you'd like to see analyzed?

    • @Snoc75
      @Snoc75 Місяць тому

      @@Ajakes Haha yeah, Unleashed's such a trip. I actually didn't really care for it too much when I was younger, but it's grown to be one of my absolute favorite Sonic titles in recent memory. It's the closest thing this franchise has gotten to a true grand triple-A video game with it's full potential entirely realized, no strings attached, and I'll always respect it for how much it was able to successfully accomplish in such a fresh, exciting, competent way.
      Honestly, I'd just love to hear you talk about whatever stages you're personally passionate about! Go wild with whatever ideas you've got floating in your head and that's enough to sell me on any of the videos you decide to make. Plus, my personal favorite Sonic levels are Kingdom Valley from 06, Night Palace from Secret rings, ...and White Park from Sonic 4, so I'm certainly not the best person to ask about Sonic levels that are actually good 🤣
      If I were to recommend any places to look though, outside of Unleashed's boost levels since you just made a video about how hyperfixated you were over them for a time, I'd say 3&k is another really substantial goldmine for levels that are awesome without any strings attached, so I recommend those if you're looking for some real Sonic greatness. My personal highlight throughout my many playthroughs of that game has always been the portion of it that spans from Lava Reef Zone - the end of the game, it's the most consistently jaw-droppingly epic section of a Sonic game ever to me, with every setpiece and detail of those levels sticking with me like a warm hug. Adventure games' speed stages are also some real classics, with my personal favorites being Red Mountain, Speed Highway and Emerald Coast from SA1, and Metal Harbor, Radical Highway, and Crazy Gadget from SA2.
      Regardless though, I fully encourage you to cook up any video you please, as long as you're passionate enough about it. Even if it's like 7 videos about Jungle Joyride 😂

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +1

      @@Snoc75 7 Jungle Joyride videos, don't tempt me man. Yeah after playing Unleashed I left thinking, "damn, they REALLY tried with this one, like all the way," lol, which is what kept me coming back. I want to review some individual levels there too, so we shall see. When Sonic X Shadow Generations comes out, I'm very interested in doing a level comparison there too, and Kingdom Valley was already something I was eyeing... so prepare yourself. I admittedly don't have the same BIG love for classic sonic as I do for modern Sonic, but people have already been mentioning Mania comparisons, and that really perked my ears up, since I love that game, and as you said Lava Reef is prime real estate there. Regardless, glad you're always able to watch them, and for leaving such nice and detailed comments! Thanks dude!

  • @virtualashez
    @virtualashez Місяць тому

    i love this editing style and ur commentary is awesome. humour is neat too! subbed :D

  • @santy09
    @santy09 Місяць тому

    I need more videos of you analyzing sonic games and levels you actually understands sonic and I love it!!

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +1

      I'm planning to make more, so get ready! If you have any level's you'd like to see analyzed (doesn't have to be comparisons), please let me know!

    • @santy09
      @santy09 Місяць тому

      @@Ajakes a lot of people have already talk about it but I think it could be interesting your point on sonic frontiers islands/zones :D

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому

      @@santy09 With Sonic x Shadows Generations including Chaos Island, I can def see that happening...

  • @ThisGreenDingo
    @ThisGreenDingo Місяць тому

    Cool af analysis, makes me wanna finally try Unleashed!

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому

      You totally should, it's a crazy game!

  • @crazysk8rboy
    @crazysk8rboy Місяць тому

    I enjoyed very much you detailed review of this levels, wanna see more!

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому

      More to come, stick around!

  • @awright555
    @awright555 Місяць тому

    This was actually a pretty cool video. I haven’t seen anyone do anything like this when it comes to this game. I hope the possibly more when shadow gens releases also 🙏

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому

      I'm planning on it! Thanks for checking out the video

  • @RaiPiez
    @RaiPiez Місяць тому

    GREAT VIDEO! Id love some level analysis like this for Shadow generations levels to see how they compare to these! When its out of course.

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +1

      Oooooh man you know I gotta do a comparison when that comes out. I'm looking at YOU Kingdom Valley...

    • @RaiPiez
      @RaiPiez Місяць тому

      @@Ajakes cant wait to see it disected :)

  • @alec3841
    @alec3841 Місяць тому

    I’ve been waiting on a video about this topic amazing work!

  • @Leiba_arion
    @Leiba_arion Місяць тому

    Very well made video man, good job 👏👏👏

  • @niko.records
    @niko.records Місяць тому +5

    1:20 i didnt even notice that transition

  • @JadenFox9
    @JadenFox9 Місяць тому +1

    another thing to note is in the Sidestep Hallway, in Unleashed, the walls are flat, crash into them and you'll stop, in Generations, they have an arc so crashing into them will simply guide you the right way than stop you, difficulty really the main difference along with thematic, one's challenging while the other is easy

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому

      True! You can kinda see when I slow it down on the Generations route, my Sonic goes too hard right and the game angles him back to the correct path.

  • @humannerd26
    @humannerd26 9 днів тому +1

    Holy this video is doing numbers!!! Let's go AJAKES!!!!

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  9 днів тому +2

      sonic is the key to all of this

  • @hacklschorsch2899
    @hacklschorsch2899 Місяць тому

    I am a huge fan of Sonic Unleashed since it was one of my first games ever. I used to play the Wii version of it but some day I also want to try the PS3 / Xbox360 version of it, as I heard many people say these are even better than the version i call my favourite game of all time.
    I love your video, especially your humour and the little animations throughout. Big thumps up

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +1

      You GOTTA try the HD version man, it's a trip. I'm gonna try Unleashed on the Wii, so we'll work on each other's backlog lol. Thanks for watching!

  • @thefizzwizz1662
    @thefizzwizz1662 Місяць тому

    1: I love how this video praises both games for what they try to achieve individually as opposed to just bashing one or the other for not meeting some subjective standard. It's nice just being positive without any catches for once.
    2: I 100% agree with the camera work thing mentioned near the end. I feel like Sonic games such as Forces and Lost World would be improved dramatically if they had better camera work. Forces may have shorter than average stages but at least that short time could have felt more enjoyable with improved camera work.
    Rooftop Run has always been one of my favorite Sonic stages of all time period. I grew up with the classics and I love every Sonic game in their own way but there was always something that drew me to Rooftop Run as something special as a Sonic Stage. I always struggled to pick between which of the two versions I liked more and this video helped me finally decide which one to pick as my personal favorite (it's Generations btw) but it also helped me figured out why I was deliberating on it for so long. Both versions of this stage are amazing and I love them.

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +1

      I can't remember much from Forces since I dropped it early and I haven't played Lost World yet, but I hear similar sentiments from other people that those games abandon a lot of interesting camera shots. And before playing Unleashed, Rooftop Run was one of my fav levels in Generations, I played it constantly without ever knowing what it was really referencing lol. Thanks for the comment!

  • @supersomeone9032
    @supersomeone9032 15 днів тому

    Fire video, I’m glad I tuned in

  • @somehelluvafanboy8357
    @somehelluvafanboy8357 Місяць тому

    Finally someone who talks about the overlaps on the level designs
    Also, just wanted to mention that Unl has a section right before the clock tower that's carried over almost exactly to Classic's in Gens
    That, and ofc the climb, winery and clock arm turning
    EDIT: 1:19 thank you for doing this comparison, it's literally why I prefer Gens over Unleahsed. It's way less harsher and way less punishing. I like me some leeway in my games
    EDIT 2: just wanted to add that the quickstep section is reversed in G. In U, it goes >

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому

      By all means keep it coming, this is a safe-space for overanalyzers EVERYWHERE. I knew about the Classic Sonic reference of the Clocktower climb, but had no idea the Alleyway run was reversed, great observation. Another commenter mentioned the Act 4 reference, which I was shocked I totally missed lol. I didn't play a ton of the DLC levels again after S-ranking them, so that one's on me. The Endless boost mission from Gens also shares the same sunset as Act 4 as well, which is pretty neat. I love that they snuck all these things in there when remaking the level. Thanks for sharing the info, and the wonderful comment!

    • @somehelluvafanboy8357
      @somehelluvafanboy8357 Місяць тому

      @@Ajakes no problem!
      You actually found out the rest, so all I said were just small things, so your video is very all-rounded
      Glad to have been of service though. One of my favourite thing in remixes is how they use the old parts into something new. When it lacks that, I can't help but feel a bit disappointed. Thankfully, Generations is not one of those cases, and Rooftop Run really shows that expertly.
      I will say though, someone made an Act 2-1 of G and snuck in the entirety of Act 5 in the final stretch

    • @somehelluvafanboy8357
      @somehelluvafanboy8357 23 дні тому

      ​@@Ajakes***shows up iconically***
      Turns out, there was yet ANOTHER detail I missed
      Right before the drift in G, there's a split section where you either go the normal way, or break through some furniture to go through the stairs from the beginning of U's Act 1
      I only discovered this yesterday when I actually went "oh yeah, that looks like another path, I wonder what's in there..."
      It's so fun to discover stuff like this, I had no idea it was there cuz it's much easier just taking the normal path (I got stuck for two seconds after trying going through there and slamming onto a wall, the entrance is way more narrow than U's) and there isn't any reward for going that way (unless the remaster put a hidden Chao in there)

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  22 дні тому

      @@somehelluvafanboy8357 Whoopsie, I thought I included that part lol. I do know about it, but I wonder what the heck it does in terms of a shortcut? If you lane switch right after the alleyways you'll be right in it's path, but I think it just sends you towards the rail. Never understood that.

  • @Mahdi12
    @Mahdi12 Місяць тому

    Great comparison, also love the drawings. It's my favorite level in Unleashed.

  • @jruler93
    @jruler93 Місяць тому

    Having recent ly replayed both of these games for the first time in probably half a decade, I fully agree that both are A+ gaming experiences and which I think is better is frankly up to whichever I'm in the mood for.

  • @sparvolimarcofrey4089
    @sparvolimarcofrey4089 Місяць тому

    Man I can't choose. Both of them are so spectacular and fun. One of my favourites of the franchise

  • @zanygamerx
    @zanygamerx 13 днів тому

    I watched the trailer for unleashed so many times as a kid, that i was side stepping a fraction of a second before the promps on my blind play through. Rooftop run really is the "city escape" of the boost era.

  • @SpiralWaffles
    @SpiralWaffles Місяць тому

    Missed the previous video but glad to be back

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому

      Glad you're here!

  • @EJeezyBoi
    @EJeezyBoi Місяць тому +3

    Fun fact: Roof Top Run camera bug when on Big Ben rail is only an Xbox X/S thing there was never a camera bug on the PS3/Xbox version.
    OMG I feel like a nerd

    • @Ajakes
      @Ajakes  Місяць тому +2

      Seems like that FPS boost messes with more stuff than I THOUGHT lol

    • @EJeezyBoi
      @EJeezyBoi Місяць тому

      @@Ajakes fr tho lol

    • @EJeezyBoi
      @EJeezyBoi Місяць тому

      heres a sub

    • @hacksmash
      @hacksmash Місяць тому

      yeah that FPS boost messes with the game's physics, a couple of speedruns strats and glitches don't work on 60 fps, but nothing that could ruin any casual playthroughs

  • @Matojeje
    @Matojeje Місяць тому

    Really well done video, keep it up :3