I played the original flash version and its sequel a decade ago. Instantly loved them. This is version, much like the originals, is no different. It being 100% free on the App Store for such a good turn-based RPG, as well as sticking to its roots the way every remake should, is a testament to that.Sonny has a unique setting with a unique storyline but very logical game mechanics and an in-depth strategic but amicable play style. Easy to play for players of all skill, it still rewards those who Iike to put in that extra little strategic effort. I do not enjoy writing reviews but I cannot express how worthwhile this game is so it truly deserves one. The only thing I could recommend (which is ironic since it wouldn’t be 100% free anymore) is giving the option to gain the +20% exp/money bonus permanently with no ads for a small price. Even so, who cares? The game is easily playable and beatable without the bonus and therefore without even sitting through one ad. There’s absolutely no reason not to get this game.

Sonny was a game I remember playing when I was pretty young, procrastinating during and between classes and generally doing something I could enjoy. When I tried playing it more in depth, though, I started to realize how heavily it relied on grinding to extend the gameplay to a significant length. Plus, the original games had the issue of being horrendously unbalanced as certain play styles were complete garbage. When I saw this game was coming out I was kind of excited. I figured after so much time there would have been so much room to fix what made the game a slog years ago. Unfortunately, all I can say that improved were the graphics. I found that just about every major issue the old games had is present in this. The game will start fun, but abruptly hit a wall where everything is far stronger than your characters can handle, forcing you to actively grind for a very long time just to beat a boring level with waves of repeated damage sponges. I really wanted to give the game a chance to shine and prove my expectations wrong, but they turned out to be completely accurate. I feel that this is at least in part due to the nature of turn based rpgs of this format, but I still believe it could work if grinding didn’t need to happen, forsaken for more story and side quests to develop the characters.

Okay, so first of all, I'm a huge fan of sonny 2. So I was really excited to play this. I was having fun in the first 2 or so zones it got more frustrating, but doable. I'm at Blackhall Keep now I think. I'm not saying I want this to be a mindless phone game, but it's nearly impossible. What's the point of having a skill tree where you can choose your path when only one path works? Come to think of it, I don't even know if one of them will work to get me through this game (I see the respec button, but I shouldn't have to use it between every zone or every battle). I'm up for a challenge, but! If one of my party members dies (and others are critically low) before we even get to our turn, it's broken. It just is. At least maybe have different difficulty settings or something. I don't want to uninstall because the gameplay is fun, but the challenge is too unrealistic. Plus there's a glitch with sound- if you turn off sound and music, then end a battle, it'll come back on, but that's the LEAST of my problems. I have faith in this game still, but I am just not going to play it further or improve my review until I can feel like it's actually possible.

I’ve beaten the game 3 times as Legend (without any training) using different strains each time so I can say it’s possible to beat the game with any strain. It’s an awesome strategy game! The important thing is to use the right skill set tailored to the enemies you’re facing for that round so be prepared to respec your skill set whenever you come across a mini-boss. Also, make sure your using the right set of equipment that complements your skill set. You should expect to upgrade every team members’ equipment at each new location. You shouldn’t waste any money to upgrade the stats on the equipment. The most expensive equipment is not always the best choice. While certain strains will work better with each other, it is not a critical factor in beating the game as Legend. Lastly, picking the right teammates that complement your overall strategy should not be overlooked.