Comments on: The “Save Sonic” Checklist http://redmage.gamerlimit.com/2010/01/the-save-sonic-checklist/ Jack of all trades, master of none Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:07:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Steven Shepherd http://redmage.gamerlimit.com/2010/01/the-save-sonic-checklist/#comment-307 Steven Shepherd Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:39:17 +0000 http://redmage.gamerlimit.com/?p=254#comment-307 It doesn't strictly need to be 3D - if it plays like the demo of Sonic Unleashed - i.e on a 2D/3D rail - it has loads of potential, that bit was awesome! You're absolutely right about the script, I recently played through Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) and some sections of that were unbearably cringeworthy! I'm looking forward to this game and hoping it does go well, I'd love to see Sonic make a killer comeback. It doesn’t strictly need to be 3D – if it plays like the demo of Sonic Unleashed – i.e on a 2D/3D rail – it has loads of potential, that bit was awesome! You’re absolutely right about the script, I recently played through Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) and some sections of that were unbearably cringeworthy! I’m looking forward to this game and hoping it does go well, I’d love to see Sonic make a killer comeback.

]]> By: Jamie Obeso http://redmage.gamerlimit.com/2010/01/the-save-sonic-checklist/#comment-306 Jamie Obeso Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:55:38 +0000 http://redmage.gamerlimit.com/?p=254#comment-306 The big thing I don't agree with here is "get rid of the other characters." Chris Carter explained the general sentiment to me: Other characters have gameplay modes that don't feel like the old Sonic games. But, that doesn't MEAN they can't be remade into a way that fits. My biggest fear about Project Needlemouse will be the same fear I have about most retro games: A distinct _lack_ of innovation. Bringing back an old style is just fine, but I feel like there has to be something new being brought to the table; a new take on the special stages, some new neat powerups (as long as they're not ridiculous; I know it's possible, because Sonic 3 did it just fine)...just, something. I really think the "retro for retro's sake" fad needs to get out, and I really hope Project Needlemouse doesn't follow the trend. The big thing I don’t agree with here is “get rid of the other characters.” Chris Carter explained the general sentiment to me: Other characters have gameplay modes that don’t feel like the old Sonic games. But, that doesn’t MEAN they can’t be remade into a way that fits.

My biggest fear about Project Needlemouse will be the same fear I have about most retro games: A distinct _lack_ of innovation. Bringing back an old style is just fine, but I feel like there has to be something new being brought to the table; a new take on the special stages, some new neat powerups (as long as they’re not ridiculous; I know it’s possible, because Sonic 3 did it just fine)…just, something. I really think the “retro for retro’s sake” fad needs to get out, and I really hope Project Needlemouse doesn’t follow the trend.

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