Sega realizes Sonic games haven't been very good

[froggyboy604]

by Randy Nelson Aug 7th 2008 3:30PM
Filed under: Culture, Business


In an interview with GameDaily, Sega's VP of marketing, Sean Ratcliffe, formally acknowledged something that, oh, every gamer and members of the media have known for the past decade: the Sonic franchise has largely gone to poop. Well, Ratcliffe didn't go that far. He did offer explanations, promises, and gently worded ways of saying that Sega is going to continue doing ... the same old thing with the Blue Blur (except for the, um, "werehog" part). In summary:

"Some of that criticism is probably warranted. We definitely recognize that a franchise that has been going as long as Sonic, you really have to put a huge amount of effort in to make sure that you maintain that quality ... which is why you're seeing us this year taking the first steps in making sure the quality is right, and we're constantly looking at innovation ... you know, blending classic 2D gameplay with 3D, beautiful landscapes, rich environments. Then with a nice innovative twist, we're taking Sonic in a different direction, slow him down and he transforms into a 'Werehog.' And that changes the gameplay again. For fans of Sonic that have been looking for a next-gen experience, this is the game they've been waiting for."

Slow him down? ... *facepalm* (Oh BioWare, save us now!)

Source:: http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/07/sega- ... very-good/

I never played any of the newer sonic games, but I heard they were not as good as the originals.

[SetoTK]

I will admit i have played the newer sonic games for a few levels and it's somewhere between having your tetsicales pulled out through your ears and having someone using a cheese grater on your head,

Ah gone are the days where you'd sell other peoples bikes for just to raise enough to get a sonic game,

Now are the days of moronic FPS games with 11yr olds whose voices squeak and attempt to form some kind of language from profanities, that they do not fully understand

[Ziveeman]

It's hard to make a speed game in 3d, not a racing game but something like Sonic...they should just keep him 2d. it'll make him more unique anyways.
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[HI_alchemist]

It's hard to make a speed game in 3d, not a racing game but something like Sonic...they should just keep him 2d. it'll make him more unique anyways.

^that. 'sides. My all time favorite Sonic is definately Sonic Advance 2.

[Resurgence]

Poor Sonic, he just really got the crap kicked outta him the past few years. Brawl helped him only a little.

[recycle]

I really like sonic. Great retro game. Haven't played the newer versions though...