@splatternick: The game itself says you can use "any old thing" instead of a box. You're paying for the game, which is why it's so cheap. The fact that they include a piece of cardboard with a logo is a $0.01 bonus.
@Ash Crimson: Maybe I'm wrong, but I remember reading that the iPhone version would use the microphone. If not, I guess shaking it would work, but it wouldn't be very accurate for timing.
I bought this game on release day (PAL "Limited Edition Pack" with two free card boxes, lol!) and wholeheartedly agree with the review. By no means a terrible game but its a real missed opportunity. )-:
@TheWP: Depends on your surface of choice, really. I had originally played on a flimsy EA Sports Active box and had problems with the remote sliding. I think switched to a Dreamcast Keyboard(!) box, which worked just fine. But, in general, I'd recommend you put a jacket on.
@shouryuuken: Sonic Heroes does get a worse than needed rep, but I don't think much of Naka myself as I find his stuff to be hit or miss for me. Sonic suffers in large part because Sega insists on cramming an extensive plot and cast into most every Sonic game, and that's gonna happen whether or not Naka's on board.
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*Imagines someone trying to plug box into Wii*
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It ain't no Tony Hawk Ride, that's for sure!
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Oh shit, Natal is doomed.
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You can never trust those darned 'COM's..
Wait, they're all 'COM'!
*runs, hides in fear*
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However instead of an apology I'll settle for a box. Please?
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Yuji Naka please just stick to sucking at sonic
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