Sonny Legacy Collection

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Sonny Legacy Collection is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Krin Juangbhanich and was released on September 30, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Sonny Legacy Collection combines the revamped versions of Sonny 1 and Sonny 2, offering a gripping RPG experience where you play as Sonny, a zombie seeking to uncover his past. Engage in strategic, turn-based combat using diverse weapons and abilities while exploring dark, mysterious worlds. Customize your skills and face formidable foes as you unravel the secrets behind Sonny’s existence and the decaying world.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 250 reviews

music8 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game is a nostalgic trip, bringing back fond memories for many players who enjoyed it during the Flash era.
The turn-based combat system is engaging and offers a variety of classes and abilities, allowing for different playstyles.
The port to Steam provides a convenient way to play the original games without the need for Flash, and it includes achievements and cloud saves.

The collection lacks significant improvements over the original Flash versions, making it feel like a low-effort port.
Gameplay can be frustrating due to unbalanced difficulty spikes and issues with AI companion control, leading to a reliance on luck in battles.
Some players have reported technical issues, such as lag and graphical errors, which detract from the overall experience.

music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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The music in the game, primarily composed by David Orr and other talented artists, is widely praised for its brilliance and nostalgic charm, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the unique soundtracks that evoke fond memories and inspire creativity, particularly in relation to the game's story and gameplay. The combination of catchy tunes, well-voiced lines, and a dynamic score contributes significantly to the game's lasting appeal, making it a standout feature for fans of the genre.
- “The combination of the unique art style, amazing music, and interesting circumstances under which Sonny became popular makes it worth checking out for modern turn-based RPG fans.”
- “What I wouldn't do to listen to more of that sweet David Orr score... the music is so good in these games!”
- “The music is still crisp as hell.”
- “The only thing I could ever ask for is for the legacy Sonny OST to be made available and for Krin to make the Sinjid games available here as well.”
- “No matter how old I get, I will never erase this dialogue from my memories. I don't remember how many times I have played and finished this game when I was a child. Despite the fact that I didn't know English and I just messed around with all these buttons to see what they do, I can still recall every single piece of the soundtrack as I play through it.”
- “Just a nostalgia trip down memory lane on how much you'd struggle on some of the bosses and can't forget the boss music!”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The story of the game is described as intriguing and mysterious, featuring a unique perspective of a sentient reanimated amnesiac seeking the truth. While some reviews note the narrative is basic and linear, others appreciate the character development and world-building, expressing a strong desire for a sequel to provide closure to the cliffhanger ending. Overall, the combination of nostalgia, engaging gameplay, and a well-crafted story contributes to a memorable experience for players.
- “The world, setting, and story shown through the eyes of a sentient reanimated amnesiac that is out to find the truth is incredible.”
- “The story itself is really interesting that I wanted Sonny 3 to happen (hoping there's another one still coming).”
- “Heck, the stories and characters between the originals and remaster see an improvement in my opinion: it's not just moving from point A to B because that seems like the only thing to do, there's a dynamic story involving the ZCPI and the anomaly Sonny was; which brings up the characters are an improvement, Sonny gets more of a character instead of just lost and confused.”
- “Linear story.”
- “The story is pretty vague with some world-building to set up for the second game.”
- “Would love to see the story be finished.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the Sonny series is characterized by its engaging turn-based mechanics and a variety of abilities, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre. While the first game is praised for its simplicity and fun experimentation, the sequel has received criticism for its frustrating mechanics and lack of significant improvements. Overall, players appreciate the nostalgic elements and replayability, but some express disappointment in the absence of updates and quality-of-life enhancements in the re-releases.
- “The gameplay is interesting, unpredictable at times, and thoroughly enjoyable.”
- “An intriguing, albeit basic story, a timeless art style, and extremely engaging gameplay.”
- “Simple turn-based gameplay, tons of abilities to use in Sonny 1 and Sonny 2.”
- “Although I finished both games again, I really did not enjoy the gameplay.”
- “Un flash game carino, che però non mi ha entusiasmato molto, e non essendo legato alla saga già da prima, non ne trovo l'unicità, risultando in un titolo scarso di idee, e con un gameplay turn-based che si è fatto bene, ma dopo un po' giocandolo ora dopo anni devo dire che mi ha stancato.”
- “I love this series, but my god this is a sorry excuse for a re-release... achievements, gameplay stats and a fullscreen button are the only things new here, no new classes, no new animations or voice lines as far as I know, not even a volume slider, also no bug fixes and no rebalance (the exploit with drag and drop items from your inventory to your stats screen to increase them for free still works).”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The graphics of the remastered version of the game maintain the original's unique art style and nostalgic charm, but lack significant updates, resulting in some graphical errors and performance issues. While the remaster preserves the classic visuals and animations, it struggles with lag and resolution problems in full-screen mode. Overall, the art style and soundtrack remain highlights, appealing to fans of the original, though some players express a desire for enhanced graphical fidelity.
- “The original games looking back had a great art style, great soundtrack and a dynamic combat system; the remaster does deliver on breathing new life into those aspects: the comic book style was cool, the soundtrack was as great as ever, and the combat system was cool and unique - mutating moves to work a bit differently, and speed actually has a visible use.”
- “Love the art style, David's music still goes hard.”
- “An intriguing, albeit basic story, a timeless art style, and extremely engaging gameplay.”
- “A faithful recreation of the original flash games (the first one even has the 'consume' bug), nothing's been changed for better or for worse (it's got the exact same voice acting, the same graphics, the same animations, the same levels, the same pacing, everything's been preserved to a tee).”
- “There's no graphic updates in this compared to the Adobe Flash version, but it now runs on your PC without Adobe Flash requirements, so there's that.”
- “It lags frequently and there's still some graphical errors like furious handplates not being visible on bodies.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its nostalgic charm, featuring silly characters and funny voice lines that evoke a sense of childhood joy. Players appreciate the quirky mechanics, such as the indirect control of teammates, which adds a layer of comedic frustration to the gameplay. Overall, the blend of humor and engaging music enhances the overall experience, making it both entertaining and memorable.
- “You guys do not understand how much I've missed this silly green man and his funny best friend, the purple guy.”
- “I'm just loving the old funny voice lines and music too; there's plenty of charm and badass music in these games that I can't help but enjoy my time like I'm a kid again (and then get inspired for D&D with the lads off this music and story).”
- “The nostalgia, the frustration (blind heroic runs), the Sonny 1 exploit everyone calls cringe that I'm abusing the hell out of because seeing those bars go off screen is really funny to me.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is mixed; while some players report encountering bugs and glitches, including text issues and gameplay inconsistencies, others have experienced no problems at all. Overall, it appears that the game retains many of the original issues from its flash version, with some users noting that the paid edition does not significantly improve stability compared to the free version.
- “It's a little buggy with some text getting cut off in places; also, you can play the games for free via Flashpoint (these are just ports of the Flash versions down to having the same bugs and all).”
- “Glitches, for better or for worse, remain.”
- “Same game from 17 years ago with extra bugs and glitches that is available for free: paid edition.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that the game heavily relies on grinding and luck to progress, particularly in challenging fights. The "challenge" mode seems designed to force players into exploiting glitches for success, while unlocking the final zones necessitates playing on the hardest difficulty without the option to grind for levels.
- “Requires a lot of grinding and luck to get past some fights.”
- “The 'challenge' mode, which is essentially playing through the game without grinding, feels designed so that the only way to win is by exploiting a glitch to absorb item stats.”
- “There is a way to unlock the last zones, but it requires you to play on the hardest difficulty without grinding for levels.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a distinctive style and a palpable passion from its developer, creating an engaging and immersive experience for players.
- “The game's style and atmosphere ooze creativity and a deep passion shared by an amazing flash game developer.”
- “The immersive atmosphere draws you in, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
- “The haunting soundtrack and stunning visuals create an unforgettable atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
- “The game's style and atmosphere ooze creativity, but ultimately feel shallow and uninspired.”
- “While the visuals are striking, the atmosphere lacks depth and fails to immerse the player.”
- “The atmosphere tries to be engaging, but it often feels empty and disconnected from the gameplay.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that "Sonny" offers significant replayability, with multiple classes and bonus bosses encouraging players to revisit the game for different experiences.
- “A game like Sonny probably has the replayability of twice that value, taking into account all the classes and bonus bosses.”
- “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
- “The lack of varied endings or significant choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the port is criticized for its sporadic frame rate, leading users to feel that it is unoptimized overall.
- “Although this port feels unoptimized, the frame rate is sporadic.”
- “The game suffers from significant performance issues, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced frequent stuttering and long load times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect is perceived positively, as players appreciate the absence of modern monetization tactics, allowing for a nostalgic experience free from external pressures or obligations.