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One of the greatest 2D game series of all time, it is mutually agreed upon by the gaming community that the Sonic games have lost their way since venturing into the 3D arena. Sega has been expectedly quiet on the issue although Sega of America Marketing veep Sean Ratcliffe said in a recent interview regarding the 3D Sonic titles that "Some of that criticism is probably warranted."

Ratcliffe mentioned that it is difficult to maintain the quality of a game series that has been running as long as Sonic. "However, I would say we recognize it, which is why you’re seeing us this year taking the first steps in making sure the quality is right, and we’re constantly looking at innovation. We can’t just stand still with Sonic; we’ve got to be looking at different ways to develop the character, different genres, and so on."

Sega accept the criticism over the 3D Sonic titles as being fair and take this as a challenge upon themselves to reinstate the quality Sonic titles of old. Upcoming titles including Sonic Unleashed, Sonic and the Black Knight and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, are hoped to initiate the revival of the Sonic series.

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Kamon62
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Sarukun said: lol i love it how people delete other peoples comments just cuz it doesn't go to their liking.... then whats the point on having comments



I didn't see anyone het their comment delted. But yeh, everyone opinions of different, let it be heard!
12/08/2008
Sonic The Hedgehog 3
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Sarukun
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lol i love it how people delete other peoples comments just cuz it doesn't go to their liking.... then whats the point on having comments
12/08/2008
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Playing Shingami Persona 3 on da PS2
Kamon62
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1337master said:


Kamon62 said: This is the best news i have heard in a long time. Finally sega is regreting the 3-d age. Sjt333, you idea sounds great, just one thing. They'll use the new mechanics like 'sonic rush' which was an epic fail because i was expecting it to be like the originals. instead of focusing on 2-d, i beleive they should be focusing on the word 'platformer'. Platformers have lots of platforms (go figure) but i don't see that in sonic rush. It's just a matter of holding down a button and watching sonic as he sprints non-stop like your watching a movie. They need do make the stages more dynamic and complex like the originals. Where it wasn't just running to beat a stage. It was jumping carefully and getting your timing right. I say they use the old-school sonic and grab some real enimies. Not all this robots with guns nonsense. Then make a wiiware game that will sell Big time, who's with me!


blah blah blah thats all i hear from your kind about this subject.



'Your kind'? Well your Kind.
But whats wrong with what im saying anyway? It's not like im the only one here agreeing with this. Accept other people's opnions. im not saying they should stop making 3-d games. Just make them better. But 2-d would be great.
11/08/2008
Sonic The Hedgehog 3
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theprophet
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I do believe Sonic will be revived. He died down a bit after the Sega Dreamcast was cancelled. It was crappy consoles like the xbox and playstation 2 that silenced his revival a few years ago. With sonic games being released on the virtual console there has to be some interest sparked that will prompt people to buy sonic games on the ds and wii.
11/08/2008
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MelStorm
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The solution lies within the problem.... GO BACK TO 2D
11/08/2008
Melbourne, victoria
telljoolz
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Sonic needs a coffin.

:P
11/08/2008
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1337master
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Kamon62 said: This is the best news i have heard in a long time. Finally sega is regreting the 3-d age. Sjt333, you idea sounds great, just one thing. They'll use the new mechanics like 'sonic rush' which was an epic fail because i was expecting it to be like the originals. instead of focusing on 2-d, i beleive they should be focusing on the word 'platformer'. Platformers have lots of platforms (go figure) but i don't see that in sonic rush. It's just a matter of holding down a button and watching sonic as he sprints non-stop like your watching a movie. They need do make the stages more dynamic and complex like the originals. Where it wasn't just running to beat a stage. It was jumping carefully and getting your timing right. I say they use the old-school sonic and grab some real enimies. Not all this robots with guns nonsense. Then make a wiiware game that will sell Big time, who's with me!



blah blah blah thats all i hear from your kind about this subject.
11/08/2008
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ICC_06
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braysta said: while i agree the 3d games suck the original sonic 3d games were alrite eg sonic adventure, adventure battle 2 and sonic heroes



Sonic Adventure 2 Battle was good, then after that they all suck before hitting rock bottom with the 360 version being a sorry excuse for a game.
10/08/2008
Super Mario Bros.
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braysta
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while i agree the 3d games suck the original sonic 3d games were alrite eg sonic adventure, adventure battle 2 and sonic heroes
10/08/2008
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Kamon62
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This is the best news i have heard in a long time. Finally sega is regreting the 3-d age. Sjt333, you idea sounds great, just one thing. They'll use the new mechanics like 'sonic rush' which was an epic fail because i was expecting it to be like the originals. instead of focusing on 2-d, i beleive they should be focusing on the word 'platformer'. Platformers have lots of platforms (go figure) but i don't see that in sonic rush. It's just a matter of holding down a button and watching sonic as he sprints non-stop like your watching a movie. They need do make the stages more dynamic and complex like the originals. Where it wasn't just running to beat a stage. It was jumping carefully and getting your timing right. I say they use the old-school sonic and grab some real enimies. Not all this robots with guns nonsense. Then make a wiiware game that will sell Big time, who's with me!
10/08/2008
Sonic The Hedgehog 3
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Matteh
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Its sad to hear that they are failing but what do they expect? They abandoned their roots for these crazy stories IMO.

I think they should go back to the classic 2D side scroller and just have like updated graphics and add some new features into the game.

The first sonic games were the best sonci games I had played. I hope they go back like they were.

=D
09/08/2008
Captain Rainbow
Give me a P...P! Give me a...........meh. Procrastination In Progress (P.I.P) =D
sjt333
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easy way: MAKE SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 4!!!

09/08/2008
Altered Beast
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NeoZer0
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I know a really easy way to fix it. Return to its roots. Drop the 3D and go back to a really detailed and colorful 2D animated series. I know I would love it. Not every game are great in 3D. Look at Megaman. I love Legends, but it will never equal the originals.
09/08/2008
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Ghorta
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Orion said: If Nintendo has shown us anything it is that there are two ways to keep up a good franchise over a long time:

1. Get a formula that works and add new content, graphics and control methods

2. If the franchise is failing, completely re-invent it. Throw EVERYTHING out and have a good long look about what once made it popular and build something new from that



Well Sonic has neither of those, they lost it after the SG. Though it's good to see that Sega knows their star logo is failing miserably.
09/08/2008
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Orion
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If Nintendo has shown us anything it is that there are two ways to keep up a good franchise over a long time:
1. Get a formula that works and add new content, graphics and control methods
2. If the franchise is failing, completely re-invent it. Throw EVERYTHING out and have a good long look about what once made it popular and build something new from that
08/08/2008
Sydney NSW
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