Knuckle's Chaotix

It plays like Sonic, but with a really nifty gameplay element- you tow around another character via an elastic-type thether. You choose from multiple characters that all vary in size and weight (which affects game physics), then select who your "tow" partner is. The roster includes Knuckles (the star) and, among others, that red armadillo character from the Sonic Arcade game (or so I hear).


There is a bit of a learning curve here, and getting fully used to using the elastic bend feature takes time. Once learned, however, the game takes on a unique charm that, if not innovative, is at least different enough to stand out.


Chaotix is my favorite 32-X game by far, and a VERY lost chapter in the long line of Sonic games. I am almost as disappointed about this one not being in the Sonic Mega Collection as I am about Sonic CD...


Anyone else enjoy Chaotix?

I've never played it. But I dont think I'd want to after trying out the beta of Sonic Crackers.

I really loved the rubber band gameplay mechanic. I agree once you get the hang of it, it adds a ton to the gameplay. However Chaotix was dragged down by one main thing: Piss poor, boring, repetitive level design. If this game had some real quality levels it could have been one of the best Sonics, but as it stands... the game is so-so. I really loved the special stages, though, and the bonus rounds were neat as well.

But I think Tempo was a better game overall.

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Originally posted by xS
I've never played it. But I dont think I'd want to after trying out the beta of Sonic Crackers.

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Definately not a good basis for an opinion of this game. It went a looooong way.

It's decent. Getting this, Kolibri, and Tempo expiates one for buying a 32X, I think.

The physics engine makes it a chore to jump from plattform to plattform in Crackers :(.
The level design isnt very good either , there isnt any chance for you to gain any speed because of the more verticalish levels.

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Originally posted by xS
The physics engine makes it a chore to jump from plattform to plattform in Crackers :(.
The level design isnt very good either , there isnt any chance for you to gain any speed because of the more verticalish levels.

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Crackers is like pre-pre-alpha, ok?

I've also seen this beta ROM for some 32X sonic somewhere , have you played it?

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Originally posted by xS
I've also seen this beta ROM for some 32X sonic somewhere , have you played it?

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No... I doubt that's real. If you know what it's called I can check IRC.

I dont remember the name....
Btw , has anyone ever played those homebrew sonic games?

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Originally posted by xS
I dont remember the name....
Btw , has anyone ever played those homebrew sonic games?

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I played a really neat 3D Sonic that was based on the Doom Legacy source port, but don't recall the name. It was really well-done for a sprite-based 3D fan game.

Anyway, I've never been able to check out my copy of Chaotix since it freezes at the title screen (if it even boots at all). The 32X is such a piece of junk.

I HATED Chaotix. There were barely any enemies, and the level layout sucked. I thought the gameplay itself was cool, but there was nothing to play with, persay... oh well, to each their own

Don't forget: the music ROCKED! I'd get the game just for the music alone. Some of the best Sonic series music around, with exception of the CD based games.

I dug Chaotix, far and away the best 32X game IMO. A pity it didn't make it's way onto the Sonic Mega Collection. Well, mebbe on the next one, they can include Sonic CD on that one too :)

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Originally posted by BenT
Anyway, I've never been able to check out my copy of Chaotix since it freezes at the title screen (if it even boots at all). The 32X is such a piece of junk.

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I remember eventually having that problem with Star Wars Arcade, until I found out it was because I had the "wrong" model Genesis.

Knuckles Chaotix was the only game I ever really wanted for 32X. But in my mind, one game isn't worth buying a whole system for, so I never bought it. I also didn't have much confidence in the game because most magazines gave it an average to slightly above average score, while others gave it a really shitty score.

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Originally posted by Ashod
Knuckles Chaotix was the only game I ever really wanted for 32X. But in my mind, one game isn't worth buying a whole system for, so I never bought it. I also didn't have much confidence in the game because most magazines gave it an average to slightly above average score, while others gave it a really shitty score.

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They were probably right on giving it the score they did. It felt like it was slapped together, to sell 32X's with the Sonic name. The only part of the game that took advantage of the 32x, was the character sprites, as the backgrounds were all produced from the Genesis. The only Sonic game worse than Chaotix, was Sonic 3-D blast.


I bought my 32x to play Star Wars Arcade.