Sonic COLORS / Colours

[Fuelbi]

I raged the moment I saw those...creatures.

WHAT ARE THEY SUPPOSED TO BE?! AND WHY DO THEY HAVE TO EXIST?!

Well, Kotaku has some more info, apparently:

http://kotaku.com/5548219/sonic-colors-streaks-to-the-wii-and-ds/gallery/

Good god they're focusing completely on speed again and using boosts, yet again. WHY WON'T YOU LEARN YOUR LESSON?! Sonic was NEVER about going as fast as you possibly can.

I guess I can't fully complain with Sonic 4 on the way, but...come on, Sega. Is this another one I'm going to have to wait until it's $15 or less to buy?

I dunno, I'm one of the people who actually likes the speed and boosts. I know that Sonic was never about going as fast as you could, but I like the idea nonetheless

 

[Ryu Shimazu]

That's completely subjective.
Shadow the Hedgehog, 06 and Black Knight are the only ones, that are on the record of being unsuccessful.

According to critical reception, most of the 3D titles are average to good.

Go back read some reviews, just to reflect on how these games are viewed today.
Taken from wiki

• Sonic Adventure~ overwhelmingly positive
• Sonic Adventure 2~ very positive
• Sonic Heroes~ mixed to positive
• Shadow the Hedgehog~ mixed to negative
• Sonic the Hedgehog~ panned by critics
• Sonic and the Secret Rings~ mixed to positive
• Sonic Unleashed~ mixed and average
• Sonic and the Black Knight~ mostly mixed reviews and was moderately successful

Of course some games came out bad, but look here, these games were average to good.
Now Sonic is terrible and all his 3D games blow, what happened?

I hate how the Sonic games are always a 'make it, or break it' case, they either have to be perfect, or trash. People are just being pointlessly harsh.

I'm hype for both Colors (both versions) and Sonic 4.

I'm not hardcore into Sonic anymore, but I acutally owned most of those or rented them. I used to like Sonic more than Mario, now I just don't play either much. (Though SMG2 was an exception) A2B, Sonic Adventure, were great. Heroes was annoying, the trio concept got on my nerves, and maybe it was GCN but the camera would get sticky sometimes. Unleashed was okay, I did actually enjoy that one. Shadow the Hedgehog was too short.

Wasn't really trying to be pointlessly harsh, there just haven't be near as many amazing Sonic games as there should have been. Sonic4 does look pretty nice though, and Sonic Colors does as well. I'm actually pretty excited for both of these; actually I haven't been since A2B. And I was one of the few who pre-ordered Sonic Heroes back in the day. Go me, right?

 

[Fuelbi]

Also, whoopee

A new Sonic game. Hopefully this is better than Unleashed

 

[finalark]

Also, whoopee

A new Sonic game. Hopefully this is better than Unleashed

Not like that's much of a challenge.

Man Unleashed was bad.

 

[SolarChimecho]

I loved Unleashed

More Sonic Colours footage and new stage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaT7sFr6udM

Articles if anyone is interested
http://e3.gamespot.com/story/6266077/sonic-colors-impressions
http://gamerlimit.com/2010/06/e310-sonic-colors-impressions-the-colorblind-will-be-missing-out/
http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=127208

 

[Sukai]

Tons of stuff went down, I'm happy both games got some good feedback.

 

[GunmasterLombardi]

Colors looks like it's using a Hedgehog Engine that's not as wild.

I will definately use my Wii for more than browsing the internet in my bedroom now.

I'm kind of mad though cause Sonic Free Riders is 360 exclusive. That game could work w/ Move very easily, but SEGA still likes to do dumb stuff every now and then.

 

[Kuraudo]

You guys are the prime example of why I don't bother associating with the Sonic fandom anymore.

 

[Sukai]

What?
Me?

Pff, I frequent Sega's official BBS, talk with the people there, we're ****ing normal compared to them.
Mr. Holier than thou im better than u

 

[finalark]

Pff, I frequent Sega's official BBS, talk with the people there, we're ****ing normal compared to them.

Yeah, you should see some of the more... insane.... members of Sonic's fanbase, Cloud.

 

[Kuraudo]

I have. It is NOT pretty.

Doesn't excuse the "blargh" that I see here, no matter how tame though. And pft, I don't feel holier than thou either. I was apart of the **** fandom in the first place.

I facepalm every time I hear a "Sonic needs to die" statement or the typical, "Hope SEGA doesn't screw THIS one up." Because you can't deny it. Everybody will say this EVERY single **** time. ...except me. I'm just waiting for games, playing, and liking and disliking at my own discretion. Like the old days.

 

[finalark]

Hope SEGA doesn't screw THIS one up." Because you can't deny it. Everybody will say this EVERY single **** time. ...except me. I'm just waiting for games, playing, and liking and disliking at my own discretion. Like the old days.

Well, I'm sorry that everyone doesn't share the same optimism that you have. After being let down game after game after game it just kind of gets to you. Yes, I am one of the ones who is really skeptic whenever Sega announces a new Sonic (barring Sonic 4, oddly) because I'm expecting it to suck just as many other recent Sonic games have. However, at this point Sonic Colors is actually looking pretty good given all of the positive statements that I've heard about it from people who played it at E3.

Plus I love the return of the acts, zones and fantastical world. I just hope they don't overdo the cartoony bits like they did in Sonic Unleashed.

 

[Firus]

http://www.1up.com/news/sonic-colors-intended-for-children

I was actually planning to give Sonic Colors a chance -- seemed like it could be fun, the environments looked cool, and I'd heard good impressions from E3. But now that Sega's telling me NOT to get it, I'm not sure I should.

Really that entire article made me blow an artery because Iizuka is apparently clueless as hell about the fans, but...in general it doesn't seem very promising if we're actually being told we shouldn't get the game.

 

[Segtendo]

What... the... hell...
Intended for little kids? Pfft, I'm still giving this a chance, and I'm 17 XD

 

[finalark]

I was actually planning to give Sonic Colors a chance -- seemed like it could be fun, the environments looked cool, and I'd heard good impressions from E3. But now that Sega's telling me NOT to get it, I'm not sure I should.

Just because a game is made with kids in mind doesn't mean that it won't be fun for everyone. As far as I'm concerned, is the game is a ton of fun to play and has a low list of flaws then I don't care who it was made for.

I haven't given up on the game and neither should you.

Although if they're using "it's for a kids" as an excuse for if the game sucks then screw them.

 

[GunmasterLombardi]

Kids will be kids. They're too immature to take on challenges for the sake the experience and nothing will ever change this.

Even I kept playing the same games if I constantly got the game over screen.

 

[Lovely]

*sigh* Sega, you were suppose to say this game is attended for everyone, not just kids. XD

I will still get this game, I can guess this game is pretty much a straight forward game.

 

[finalark]

new trailer:

http://screwattack.com/videos/Sonic-Colors-gameplay-trailer

I gotta say... that looks really fun.

I'm crossing my fingers, come on Sega, prove to me that you can break the Sonic cycle...

 

[BurnBurn]

Looks like this might be my successor to my last favorite sonic game.

 

[Tanspriter]

http://i33.tinypic.com/ejcz85.jpg

...Unfortunately I still plan on getting this.

 

[BSP]

I plan on getting colors, but I'm a little more excited for Sonic 4. If it's anything like Sonic 3, I'll be happy.

 

[M.K]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, I laughed so hard when I saw this on MyNintendo's Twitter.
It's like....it's almost like Sega is attempting to do everything except what their fans want.
-EVERYTHING- besides the thing that could save Sonic.

Oh LORD hahahahahaha.

 

[finalark]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, I laughed so hard when I saw this on MyNintendo's Twitter.
It's like....it's almost like Sega is attempting to do everything except what their fans want.
-EVERYTHING- besides the thing that could save Sonic.

Oh LORD hahahahahaha.

The funny thing is, everyone who played the game at E3 liked it from what I've read.

SUCK IT UP SEGA. YOU MADE A GOOD SONIC GAME, NOW COME AND FACE THE MUSIC!

 

[Minato]

I'm looking forward to this game. It's looking great so far, IMO.

 

[Lord Viper]

★ The story does seem a little old school which makes the game more interesting. Now to hope this game doesn't have grades like the other Sonic 3D games have, lol. Unleashed grades was my favorite though. ♛

 

[Firus]

Just because a game is made with kids in mind doesn't mean that it won't be fun for everyone. As far as I'm concerned, is the game is a ton of fun to play and has a low list of flaws then I don't care who it was made for.

I haven't given up on the game and neither should you.

Although if they're using "it's for a kids" as an excuse for if the game sucks then screw them.

My problem isn't that it's intended for children, not at all -- Pokémon is technically intended for children as well and I still buy those games. My only issue is that they basically said "If you're a hardcore fan, pick up Sonic 4 and ignore Sonic Colors 'cause it'll probably suck or something." I do feel like they're using that as an excuse.

But no, I haven't actually given up on it, I'm just irked at that attitude.

 

[Fuelbi]

It actually looks really good from what I've seen

Also, is it me, or am I the only person that I know who actually just cares if Sonic gets to get faster every game. As if all I really care for these days is for Sonic's speed?

 

[finalark]

My problem isn't that it's intended for children, not at all -- Pokémon is technically intended for children as well and I still buy those games. My only issue is that they basically said "If you're a hardcore fan, pick up Sonic 4 and ignore Sonic Colors 'cause it'll probably suck or something." I do feel like they're using that as an excuse.

But no, I haven't actually given up on it, I'm just irked at that attitude.

Right now, I think they're using that as a backup just in case the game ends up sucking.

I'm really looking forward to this one... with Sonic 4 and Colors this might just be the return of the Blue Blur.

Well, if Colors ends up breaking the Sonic Cycle then all I can say is that it will feel sort of anticlimactic. I don't know, I guess it's just that when I think of the game that signaled the return of my childhood hero the worlds "Sonic Colors" just doesn't really hold much.

 

[Kuraudo]

Right now, I think they're using that as a backup just in case the game ends up sucking.

I'm really looking forward to this one... with Sonic 4 and Colors this might just be the return of the Blue Blur.

Well, if Colors ends up breaking the Sonic Cycle then all I can say is that it will feel sort of anticlimactic. I don't know, I guess it's just that when I think of the game that signaled the return of my childhood hero the worlds "Sonic Colors" just doesn't really hold much.

..... ugh...

 

[Firus]

Sonic Colors does look pretty good, but I'm not ready to go as far as to say that the Blue Blur is truly back quite yet. There've been far too many Sonic flops to assume they won't add a stupid, pointless, annoying gimmick at the last moment.

 

[Minato]

I wouldn't say Sonic is back on track. But if Sonic Colors is as good as it looks, then that makes me a little happy. I'm just waiting for Sonic Team to slowly realize what they're doing wrong and try to bring out better titles.

But yeah, Colors is looking good considering Sonic Team standards at least.

 

[finalark]

But yeah, Colors is looking good considering Sonic Team standards at least.

This. As far as I'm concerned, I'll be happy just so long as I'm able to play a decent Sonic game again.

I'm just waiting for them to crush my dreams for revealing a stupid gimmick that doesn't even belong in Sonic at the last minuet.

 

[LUVTOY77-ROGUE WIREFRAME]

I'm bummed it as those stupid-looking powerups. And that it will not be released on the 360.

Really, SEGA? You screw Wii over with Sonic Unleashed, hooking the 360 owners up with two additional levels and now you won't produce anything for them? Here's an idea: MAKE THE SAME FLIPPING GAME FOR EACH SYSTEM! >.> Agh. The gameplay looks great, EXCEPT for the powerups.

Seriously. Take 360 day stages from Unleashed, add like four more, and you've got a bad *** game. No game changing powerups, no werehog, just Sonic running. >.>

 

[Masmasher@]

I'm bummed it as those stupid-looking powerups. And that it will not be released on the 360.

Really, SEGA? You screw Wii over with Sonic Unleashed, hooking the 360 owners up with two additional levels and now you won't produce anything for them? Here's an idea: MAKE THE SAME FLIPPING GAME FOR EACH SYSTEM! >.> Agh. The gameplay looks great, EXCEPT for the powerups.

Seriously. Take 360 day stages from Unleashed, add like four more, and you've got a bad *** game. No game changing powerups, no werehog, just Sonic running. >.>

i mean you right they should make the same game for each system
though the wii doenst hae the capablities of the 360

you can never just make sonic running only though.

i read a article from one of the programers for sonic and it makes sense

Basically he says that you have a hedgehog that runs thousands a miles at unbelivable speed
so basically a sonic game with only running would take hundreds of years to make. with very little replayblity because after all that work they would put in there would only be roughly 5 hours of game play.

I'm personally happy this is coming out. I apperciated unleashed and now that sonic 4 is coming out the "old style" sonic fans can go play sonic 3 2.0 (and stop *****ing) while the rest move on with our lives, Trying something new

 

[finalark]

you can never just make sonic running only though.

Agreed. You need some rock-solid platforming to go with it.

i read a article from one of the programers for sonic and it makes sense

Basically he says that you have a hedgehog that runs thousands a miles at unbelivable speed
so basically a sonic game with only running would take hundreds of years to make. with very little replayblity because after all that work they would put in there would only be roughly 5 hours of game play.

Um... link please?

I'm personally happy this is coming out. I apperciated unleashed and now that sonic 4 is coming out the "old style" sonic fans can go play sonic 3 2.0 (and stop *****ing) while the rest move on with our lives, Trying something new

Trying something new is that last thing that Sonic needs at this point.

 

[Masmasher@]

Agreed. You need some rock-solid platforming to go with it.

true quick time events get boring and the occasional use of the jump button is always happliy appreciated.

Um... link please?

http://www.destructoid.com/if-sonic-just-ran-unleashed-would-be-three-hours-long-113345.phtml

makes so much sense...

Trying something new is that last thing that Sonic needs at this point.

No they always should do something new and never give up! *does naruto cornball pose*
Sega team is so underrated. They are always coming up with new and awesome ideas
only to be crucified by half the community. ah... but i digress simplicity/ground zero is bliss for some people

 

[finalark]

http://www.destructoid.com/if-sonic-just-ran-unleashed-would-be-three-hours-long-113345.phtml

makes so much sense...

Sounds less like sound reason and more like a bull**** excuse to me.

No they always should do something new and never give up! *does naruto cornball pose*
Sega team is so underrated. They are always coming up with new and awesome ideas
only to be crucified by half the community. ah... but i digress simplicity/ground zero is bliss for some people

New? Sure. Awesome? Not so much...

 

[LUVTOY77-ROGUE WIREFRAME]

i mean you right they should make the same game for each system
though the wii doenst hae the capablities of the 360

you can never just make sonic running only though.

i read a article from one of the programers for sonic and it makes sense

Basically he says that you have a hedgehog that runs thousands a miles at unbelivable speed
so basically a sonic game with only running would take hundreds of years to make. with very little replayblity because after all that work they would put in there would only be roughly 5 hours of game play.

I'm personally happy this is coming out. I apperciated unleashed and now that sonic 4 is coming out the "old style" sonic fans can go play sonic 3 2.0 (and stop *****ing) while the rest move on with our lives, Trying something new

Platforming is a given for Sonic though. I mean, Sonic Unleashed's stages had, IMO, the perfect combination of speed and platforming. Your reactions had to be quick or you'd screw it up big time.

The only thing they'd need to do to please the original fans more-so is follow their old level design more closely. If they have that fast-but-hard path on top and slightly-slower-yet-easier-to-follow path on the bottom, there yah go. That would be old school level design mixed with new school level design.

Having about 8 to 10 or so great Unleashed stages (main stages) with an "adventure" mode in between (like in Sonic Adventure 01) would, in my opinion, be exactly what would get Sonic a good **** review.

 

[Bowser King]

new trailer:

http://screwattack.com/videos/Sonic-Colors-gameplay-trailer

I gotta say... that looks really fun.

I'm crossing my fingers, come on Sega, prove to me that you can break the Sonic cycle...

Worst music ever.

As one comment said:

IM GONNA REACH FOR THE STARS!!!
ALTHOUGH THEY LOOK PRETTY FAAAR!!!

The gameplay seems fairly good though but I'll definitely wait for reviews before even thinking of buying it.

 

[LUVTOY77-ROGUE WIREFRAME]

^ Agreed about the music....