Lately, SEGA hasn't exactly been on top of things with it's beloved Sonic franchise. They seem to have been pumping out half-assed half-finished games over the past 7 or 8 years (most notably Sonic '06). The only decent Sonic the Hedgehog games have been the ones that Sonic Team themselves barely got to touch. The well reviewed Sonic Advance and Rush series were actually outsourced to a little known company called Dimps, who also designed the (praised) daytime stages from the Wii and PS2 version of 2009's Sonic Unleashed. From day one, Dimps seemed to understand what Sonic Team didn't; that playing as a blue hedgehog that can run the speed of sound should actually be FUN.
But with Sonic's newest outing, it seems Sonic Team is finally catching on.
Enter Sonic Colors.
Could it be?! After nearly a decade of bad games, Sonic Team actually got something RIGHT?!
It's inconceivable!
Right?
I thought so too, until I saw two videos that showcased the first two levels of Sonic Colors. And it actually looks (dare I say it) fun!
Don't believe me? See for yourself! Here:
And here:
In the videos, we see all the things we've grown to know and love about Sonic. Speedy platforming, top notch music (pretty much the only thing Sonic Team hasn't messed up), humorous banter, and just a general sense of light-hearted fun. At first I wanted to remain carefully optimistic about this game, but as of late, I notice myself getting more and more excited.
I haven't been this pumped for a Sonic Team game since I popped a brand new copy of Sonic Adventure 2 into my Dreamcast back in 2000! It's been nearly a decade since then, and I can't remember the last time I actually enjoyed running around like a spaz, using the homing attack (or the spin dash for the older games) on everything that moves. Now, maybe I'm a bit jaded from all the hate that's been directed at the little blue guy as of late, but does this game not look fun?
Do I predict 10's all the way across the board? Of course not. Who could after the past few games (reviewers tend to be a BIT biased when it comes to Sonic)? But in all honesty, this looks like what Sonic SHOULD play like. With only 41 days until the North American release, Sonic Team has JUST enough time to mess this up. So I only have one thing left to say:
Don't let us down Sonic Team!
-End Rant
My Games October:
P.R. (Post Rant)Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is going to get horrible reviews, you can quote me on that later. The physics engine is fucked and there are graphical glitches in what SEGA is showcasing as the final build. Here's hoping SEGA pulls their head out of their ass for Episode 2, although I doubt they will.
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