Smitty Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Sega planning new 2D, HD Sonic gameAuthor: Joe MartinPublished: 9th September 2009 Sega planning new 2D, HD Sonic game Sega has teased a new Sonic game for 2010 - a 2D, high-definition one that could mark a return to form After many, many years of awful attempts to bring the Sonic the Hedgehog series into a 3D universe, with the latest travesty being the terrible Sonic: Unleashed, Sega has finally decided to go back to basics - with a new 2D Sonic. Codenamed as Project Needlemouse, the game will apparently take Sonic back to his former glory in a completely two-dimensional adventure that'll be rendered in gorgeous high-definition. The release date listed for the game is an unilluminating '2010' and no platform is listed either, but the mention of HD puts the Nintendo platforms out of the picture and makes a Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 release even more likely. Aside from that all that's really known about the game is that it will make use of the old-fashioned style of Sonic art, some of which can be seen on the official Needlemouse teaser website. It's also known that the game won't be a simple remake or enhancement of the original games, with the teaser trailer unveiled by GameSpot Australia promising that it'll be an all new adventure built from the ground up for a HD experience. Finally then, it looks like there may be some hope on the horizon after so many lack-lustre and occasionally disturbing Sonic games. It's also worth noting that the announcement comes on the tenth anniversary of the Sega Dreamcast, which helps cement the specialness of the occasion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewOm6BZhrxE&feature=player_embedded Thank God it won't be another 3d abomination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 I love Sonic tha hedgehog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 ...So nobody else knows about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 No? I just heard about it now. But I hope it's released for the 360. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 I don't mean you, silly bish. <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi-Billionaire Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 I heard about this... games like Sonic and Megaman are best played in 2D environment. Getting them to 3D only complicates things and takes away the speed. 3D makes things realistic, but Sonic and Megaman are more arcade games, and when you try to turn arcade games to more realistic it takes away the real value of the game. This is why Megaman 9 also went back to 2D (went as far as classic pixel ) on PSN. 3D is more suitable to realistic games like GTA, Metal Gear Solid, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted September 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Agreed. (Although I still like Sonic Adventure 2 Battle lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Sonic on the Sega Genesis was real yo I had 1 2 and 3, Super Sonic was a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted September 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Sonic 3 & Knuckles >>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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