Sonic Making an Old School Comeback
For all of our Sonic fans out there, a new Sonic game is in the works and you won’t believe in what way. The blue hedgehog has undergone numerous transformations since his Sega Genesis days, but all of the gameplay adjustments that fans have consistently despised may finally be headed out the door.
After all these years, Sega has finally listened to their fan base. Dubbed “Project Needlemouse,” Sega says that this new Sonic game will bring Sonic to his fast-paced roots where he once shined.
Sega of America’s Ken Balough states:
“Old-school Sonic fans have long asked to see Sonic return to a more 2D style of gameplay. Many liked the daytime stages in Unleashed, but wanted to see a game that plays purely similar to the early games of the Genesis. Project Needlemouse is that critical first step that brings Sonic back to his 2D roots.”
The game will be in 2D and in HD, which makes a lot of old school Sonic fans happy after suffering through a lot of awful 3D Sonic games. No platforms were announced, though seeing as it’s an HD Sonic game, that eliminates one platform. Though no one can be too sure at the moment.
Excited? Skeptical? Check out the video below and let us know what you think!
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20 Responses to “Sonic Making an Old School Comeback”
talk about a teaser, didn’t even show him running a little bit
Wow, that’s an outstanding idea. I loved my Genesis.
FINALLY! It only took Sega fifteen years to figure it out.
I personally loved Sonic Adventure 1 and enjoyed the hell out of 2. Are those of us who were fine with the dreamcast iterations the minority? T_T
Very interesting, I hope they can get the real fealing back into the game.
HOLY FUCK, THANK YOU GOD. I have literally been crying for this for about 10 years. This is fucking WONDERFUL news. Sonic 2 was my childhood game, I played the SHIT out of that game.
THANK YOU SEGA!!!
well…. I suppose its possible? That video didn’t really do anything. Umm… I mean, they’ve had about 10 tries now, and failed every time… So yeah. I’m skeptical as hell. Not even gonna get slightly excited about this until I play it.
It’s the new Sega, not the old Sega…they will screw it up simply because they don’t understand games anymore and their best devs are now gone. They are a better publisher than a developer now.
Sega use to be my favorite company, but I know that Sega is dead and so is any originality they had.
If its done right that could be awesome
I’m skeptical
about time, they should take a lesson from capcom and listen to their fans
BLAST PROCESSING in HD. Hell yes.
I well done 2d downloadable title for 20 bucks would be awesome.
Tooooooooooooooo Laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaate.
Sorry Sega.
Your not getting my dollar.
I`m guessing it´ll be a downloadable game
@Robotron Agree! Although, let’s give them a chance to prove something. If this one fail, please stop making more sonic games. You’re just torturing him.
sweet going back to their roots
can’t wait to see it.
Nice this could be really good. I’ll still wait for other opinions before I download.
Will this show up on the inFAMOUS Dreamcast 2???
Peace,
VG
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