Sonic the Hedgehog

ForceStealer

Double Growth
I don't love the design, but it was well-thought out and definitely had good ideas. The offensive use of power up boxes is a very cool idea. I definitely agree with the story too, S3&K told a great little story with minimal exposition. And it was nice to see him give some praise to Generations, too. For some reason everyone seems to have already forgotten about that game and how fun it was.
 

Lex

Administrator
Apparently Sonic Boom was so bad it washed the memory away.

Incidentally, it's getting a sequel on 3DS.
 

Tennyo

Higher Further Faster
I didn't even realize Boom came out yet.

That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed that video. He really did make some great points.

I also really loved his game ideas as well as the new character design. He made Sonic look really cute and a bit more like an actual hedgehog. I would definitely play that.
 

Ghost X

Moderator
Make Sonic into a Super Meat Boy game, but with rings, enemies, and power-ups, all in their traditional Sonic roles. Problem solved. Incorporating classic elemental properties (fire, electric, etc) is a cool idea, but I think the main puzzle aspect should focus almost entirely on the timing of jumps, etc. That way you keep the momentum aspect, which I feel is critical in a Sonic game. I don't want to stay in one spot in a level working out what buttons to press or picking the correct element. If I do stay in one area, it better change appearance dramatically over time, with potential consequences, and with no momentum lost fiddling around in shop menus.

You could easily incorporate classic Sonic level design into a Super Meat Boy game, and make it more complex. One of my favourite things about Sonic was the tunnels and the loops. You also had gears and pistons in some levels, etc, and Sonic Spinball was excellent in many ways. Come to think of it, its the pinball aspect of Sonic that should be focused on, minus the bumpers of casino/carnival levels. Those things were hell annoying. Anyway, have tunnels and loops (etc) everywhere, and make them do interesting things.

Story can be simple, but I really like the idea of it being incorporated into an interactive evolving gameplay environment.
 

Lex

Administrator
Well this indie game is pretty much being billed as an evolution of classic Sonic. Probably because it started out as a Sonic fan game before a kickstarter and shit, but hey. It looks pretty incredible tbh.

 

Tennyo

Higher Further Faster
Ugh no.

No micro-transactions.

A month later you've sunk enough money to have been able to pay for a PS4. No thank you sir. :sadpanda:
 

Lex

Administrator
^I feel that way about Theatrhythm Final Fantasy for the iOS, which is the only mobile game with microtransactions I've ever put money into in my life. Arguably it was worth it though, because it meant you only had to buy the songs you wanted to play.

As for this... I'll give it a go. Downloading on my phone now.
 

Lex

Administrator
0:00 - 0:45 - *struggles not to underestimate it*
0:45 - 1:30 - *begins to underestimate it*
1:30 - 2:15 - *starts to appreciate it*
2:15 - Rest - *hey this is pretty cool*
 

Ami

Playing All The Stuff!
AKA
Amizon, Commander Shepard, Ellie, Rinoa Heartilly, Xena, Clara Oswald, Gamora, Lana Kane, Tifa Lockhart, Jodie Holmes, Chloe Price.
Just going to dump this here. It was recently unearthed in a Spanish mall.

 

Lex

Administrator
This year is the blue blur's 25th anniversary.

Sadly Sega have shown us that good games are beyond their abilities in recent years, so to celebrate I'll play through Sonic Generations (and hope against hope for another game just like that one).

Also wow, Generations was released 5 years ago.
 

ForceStealer

Double Growth
November of 2011 saw the release of Sonic Generations, Uncharted 3, and Skyrim. I STILL don't know what my 2011 Game of the Year was.
 

Lex

Administrator
Yeah the 2010-2012 period was the best of the previous generation for sure. I remember that November because I got the Sonic Generations collectors edition which was only released in the UK:

816uXnq%2B6vL._SL1500_.jpg


It's ridiculous, everything drips with quality and the box is huge. And it's the cheapest CE I've ever bought, they only made 12000 and the gold rings have "your number" on them. To date, it's one of my favourite pieces of gaming memorabilia ever bought. Even the way the box opens up is cool.

That same month I got the Uncharted 3 Explorer edition which came with Nathan's ring and a model and some other stuff, and I loved both of those games. Gaming overload lol.

I think this and next year will be the "shinies" of this generation. For me anyway. Mass Effect: Andromeda, Uncharted 4, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Gravity Rush HD and Gravity Rush 2, Final Fantasy XV... and I'm sure there's more I'm forgetting. If I get to add a Sonic game to that collection that's actually decent I'd be super happy.
 
Top Bottom