Altais
Smash Champion
Greetings,
As the title suggests, I am here to talk about the Sonic storybook series. I know this is not exactly related to Super Smash Bros, but I just felt like bringing it up.
For those whom are unfamiliar with the series, the Sonic storybook series is a series of Sonic games whose stories are based on fairy tales and legends. So far, there have been two games in the storybook series: Sonic and the Secret Rings, based on Aladdin and the Magic Lamp, and Sonic and the Black Knight, based on Arthurian legend. The Sonic storybook games play differently from other Sonic games. In the storybook games, Sonic runs freely, regardless of the player's will. It is up to the player to guide Sonic through the stage whilst he is running. Thus far, the games have traditionally had an original character whom ends up bringing Sonic into their world. The characters in said world are often doppelgangers of other Sonic characters. Whilst Sonic and the Secret Rings was both a decent game and success, unfortunately the same cannot be said for the second installment, Sonic and the Black Knight. Since the release of Sonic and the Black Knight in 2009, the series has come to a standstill.
So! Main question: do you think Sega should give the Sonic storybook series another chance? If so, what tales do you think it could or should be based on? As for me, I would love to see another entry in the series, for I did enjoy Sonic and the Secret Rings (cannot say the same for Sonic and the Black Knight, however). I thought of these story and gameplay ideas for the fun of it. Probably not the most imaginative ideas, but here goes:
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Sonic in Wonderland
The story could be based off of Alice in Wonderland. It could begin with Sonic falling asleep, then finding himself stuck in a dream world with a girl named Alice. As for gameplay, they could bring back Speed Break and Time Break from Sonic and the Secret Rings. They could also include a new gameplay element called Dream Break--this feature could make great use of the Wii U game pad. Dream Break could grant Sonic various powers, depending on the stage and situation. For instance, every once in a while the camera can shift to either overhead view or side view--during this time, if the player executes Dream Break, the game will stop and the player will be able to draw a line on the game pad, which will guide Sonic. Any enemy or obstacle Sonic collides with whilst he is cruising along the drawn line will be destroyed. Another Dream Break power could make use of the game pad's microphone. If the player yells or blows in the microphone, a myriad of musical notes appear and swirl forward, destroying any enemy or obstacle in front of Sonic, potentially revealing hidden pathways. Lastly, the third Dream Break power could be executed simply by shaking the Wii U game pad, which will trigger an earthquake than stuns enemies and reveals hidden items and pathways. There could be certain bosses that can only be hurt or defeated with a certain Dream Break power.
Sonic and the Flying Dutchman
This could be a spooky, yet comical story involving the mythical ghost ship called the Flying Dutchman. The story could begin with Sonic's soul being separated from his body, which then gets possessed by a powerful and evil phantom whom is up to no good. Accompanied by a mysterious female spirit, Sonic must defeat this evil phantom and reclaim his body.
Now that Sonic is a spirit, physical obstacles such as walls are a thing of the past. However, there are new things that can hurt or help him: spirits and phantoms. To put it bluntly, spirits are the good guys, and phantoms are the bad guys. Spirits and phantoms can take on the form of many things, such as platforms, grind rails, spiked balls, enemies, etc. Once again, Speed Break and Time Break could appear again, along with the third new power: Spirit Break. This power could once again make use of the Wii U game pad.
Sonic and the Lost Boys
Obviously, this title could be based off of Peter Pan, with Sonic taking the role of Pan. Wendy could be an original character, whilst the other characters could be doppelgangers. The Lost Boys could consist of Tails, Knuckles, Shadow, Silver, and Charmy. Obviously, Dr. Robotnik could be Captain Hook. The gameplay of this title could be a mix of ground action and flight. The Lost Boys could have a bigger role than simply being supporting characters; they could be used to change the gameplay in many ways. For instance, Tails could help Sonic get to places via flight that would otherwise be inaccessible. Knuckles could destroy obstacles that no other character can, revealing hidden paths and items. Shadow could use his power over time and space to help Sonic get past difficult obstacles. Silver could use his telekinetic powers to move indestructible obstacles, revealing hidden paths and whatnot. Lastly, Charmy could help find hidden items and treasures the other characters cannot.[/collapse]
But anyhow, what say you lot?
As the title suggests, I am here to talk about the Sonic storybook series. I know this is not exactly related to Super Smash Bros, but I just felt like bringing it up.
For those whom are unfamiliar with the series, the Sonic storybook series is a series of Sonic games whose stories are based on fairy tales and legends. So far, there have been two games in the storybook series: Sonic and the Secret Rings, based on Aladdin and the Magic Lamp, and Sonic and the Black Knight, based on Arthurian legend. The Sonic storybook games play differently from other Sonic games. In the storybook games, Sonic runs freely, regardless of the player's will. It is up to the player to guide Sonic through the stage whilst he is running. Thus far, the games have traditionally had an original character whom ends up bringing Sonic into their world. The characters in said world are often doppelgangers of other Sonic characters. Whilst Sonic and the Secret Rings was both a decent game and success, unfortunately the same cannot be said for the second installment, Sonic and the Black Knight. Since the release of Sonic and the Black Knight in 2009, the series has come to a standstill.
So! Main question: do you think Sega should give the Sonic storybook series another chance? If so, what tales do you think it could or should be based on? As for me, I would love to see another entry in the series, for I did enjoy Sonic and the Secret Rings (cannot say the same for Sonic and the Black Knight, however). I thought of these story and gameplay ideas for the fun of it. Probably not the most imaginative ideas, but here goes:
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Sonic in WonderlandThe story could be based off of Alice in Wonderland. It could begin with Sonic falling asleep, then finding himself stuck in a dream world with a girl named Alice. As for gameplay, they could bring back Speed Break and Time Break from Sonic and the Secret Rings. They could also include a new gameplay element called Dream Break--this feature could make great use of the Wii U game pad. Dream Break could grant Sonic various powers, depending on the stage and situation. For instance, every once in a while the camera can shift to either overhead view or side view--during this time, if the player executes Dream Break, the game will stop and the player will be able to draw a line on the game pad, which will guide Sonic. Any enemy or obstacle Sonic collides with whilst he is cruising along the drawn line will be destroyed. Another Dream Break power could make use of the game pad's microphone. If the player yells or blows in the microphone, a myriad of musical notes appear and swirl forward, destroying any enemy or obstacle in front of Sonic, potentially revealing hidden pathways. Lastly, the third Dream Break power could be executed simply by shaking the Wii U game pad, which will trigger an earthquake than stuns enemies and reveals hidden items and pathways. There could be certain bosses that can only be hurt or defeated with a certain Dream Break power.
Sonic and the Flying DutchmanThis could be a spooky, yet comical story involving the mythical ghost ship called the Flying Dutchman. The story could begin with Sonic's soul being separated from his body, which then gets possessed by a powerful and evil phantom whom is up to no good. Accompanied by a mysterious female spirit, Sonic must defeat this evil phantom and reclaim his body.
Now that Sonic is a spirit, physical obstacles such as walls are a thing of the past. However, there are new things that can hurt or help him: spirits and phantoms. To put it bluntly, spirits are the good guys, and phantoms are the bad guys. Spirits and phantoms can take on the form of many things, such as platforms, grind rails, spiked balls, enemies, etc. Once again, Speed Break and Time Break could appear again, along with the third new power: Spirit Break. This power could once again make use of the Wii U game pad.
Sonic and the Lost BoysObviously, this title could be based off of Peter Pan, with Sonic taking the role of Pan. Wendy could be an original character, whilst the other characters could be doppelgangers. The Lost Boys could consist of Tails, Knuckles, Shadow, Silver, and Charmy. Obviously, Dr. Robotnik could be Captain Hook. The gameplay of this title could be a mix of ground action and flight. The Lost Boys could have a bigger role than simply being supporting characters; they could be used to change the gameplay in many ways. For instance, Tails could help Sonic get to places via flight that would otherwise be inaccessible. Knuckles could destroy obstacles that no other character can, revealing hidden paths and items. Shadow could use his power over time and space to help Sonic get past difficult obstacles. Silver could use his telekinetic powers to move indestructible obstacles, revealing hidden paths and whatnot. Lastly, Charmy could help find hidden items and treasures the other characters cannot.[/collapse]
But anyhow, what say you lot?
