Sega feels your pain, promises better Sonic quality

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August 7th, 2008, 19:41
JKKDARK

Sega feels your pain, promises better Sonic quality

http://www.gamepro.com/news.cfm?article_id=206429

"Some of that criticism is probably warranted," said Sega's Sean Ratcliffe, in an interview with GameDaily, when asked about the poor quality of recent Sonic games. "We recognize it, which is why you're seeing us this year taking the first steps in making sure the quality is right."

He added, "This time around, with Sonic Unleashed, we got a great new engine that allows us to truly deliver the Sonic experience as it arguably should have been on next-gen. For fans of Sonic that have been looking for a next-gen experience, this is the game they've been waiting for."

Since debuting in 1991 on Sega Genesis, Sonic the Hedgehog has been plagued with checkered past. With exception to select portable and compilation games, very few sequels have been well-received by either critics or fans.

The newest game in the series, Sonic Unleashed, arrives on Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, and PS2 this November.
August 8th, 2008, 01:08
Airdevil

Ive been waiting for a decent sequal for sonic for about 14 years.

This has potential...... although i bet they screw it up.
August 8th, 2008, 01:14
Eviltaco64

I really hope that this new Sonic is ok.
Honestly, I think that Sonic just CANT get the good reviews it used to.
I expect Unleashed to get a 6/10 - 7.5/10.
August 8th, 2008, 01:21
Shadowblind

To me SA2 was amazing. After that they ruined it.

C'mon Sega, Mario can be remade in this gen, so why can't Sonic? Marios a plumber after all!
August 8th, 2008, 01:36
Triv1um

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowblind

Mario can be remade in this gen

Not really, any new mario or sonic games all suck in my opinion.

They need to stop making them.
August 8th, 2008, 02:47
alanparker05

I'd be happy if sega just dusted off the code for sonic adventure 1+2 and ported it over to the psp they're much better than most of the drizzle that's being released now
August 8th, 2008, 03:47
JKKDARK

All we need is a sequel to Sonic Shuffle!
August 8th, 2008, 04:32
Veskgar

Great idea!

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanparker05

I'd be happy if sega just dusted off the code for sonic adventure 1+2 and ported it over to the psp they're much better than most of the drizzle that's being released now

Excellent idea actually. :thumbup: I'd buy that. That has worked before so SEGA and SONY would be fools not to. Remember, the Crazy Taxi and PowerStone games? Both of those series have been bundled for the PSP and they turned out to be pretty decent titles.

Crazy Taxi Fare Wars and Power Stone Collection to be precise.

Back to Sonic, nothing is worse than "Sonic the Hedgehog" for the PS3. That game is inexcusable.
August 8th, 2008, 04:56
goshogun1

Gotta admit that Sonic Rush 1 and 2 were pretty awesome. Perhaps better than the original genesis 4. BUT, I don't see how turning sonic into a "where-hog" is gonna make up for all the crappy sequels.
August 8th, 2008, 06:12
Eviltaco64

Sonic Adventure 2 was definitely SEGA's last effort.
After that, meh...
August 8th, 2008, 12:53
geise69

When Sega stopped making consoles is when they stopped making good games. Phantasy Star Universe is one small exception.
August 8th, 2008, 15:19
werpu

Quote:

Originally Posted by geise69

When Sega stopped making consoles is when they stopped making good games. Phantasy Star Universe is one small exception.

Actually I really liked Sonic Rush and Sonic and the Secret Rings (despite its mediocre ratings), it really was a sonic game, it was fast, and the 3d still was putting sonic on rails so it was down to the 2d sonic in a 3d engine.
Sega seems to get it lately regarding Sonic, again...