We’re technically not yet at Sonic Generations‘s launch day. But TSSZ has learned through a source that development is already well underway on Sonic’s next adventure tailored to Nintendo’s next console–and it’s not a Generations port.
TSSZ has learned Sonic Dimensions, a working title for the next Sonic, will take place directly after Generations and be a spiritual successor to Sonic Colors. We don’t know if this game will necessarily be exclusive to the Wii U, but we’re told it will have visual quality in line with Generations and it will take advantage of many Wii U specific capabilities. That includes the use of the Wii U mini-tablets for up to a 4 person multiplayer, and use of the revised Wii U remote and its touchscreen to destroy enemies and activate powers.
So what’s the gimmick this time? TSSZ has learned Dimensions’s storyline will center around another time-space continuum shift at the hands of Eggman that not only alters Sonic’s world, but himself. Sonic will allegedly split into multiple personalities denoted by color–each of which having their own unique abilities. That’s right, if this holds, recolored Sonics are now a reality.
In addition to the main Sonic, which will remain blue and act as a core uniting “ghost” of sorts in-game, we’re told there will be five other colors: Red, Orange, Purple, Green, and Yellow. We were told very specific things about each Sonic. Red Sonic, for example, can cause explosions to presumably open up new areas, but has a slow speed and a short jump. Purple Sonic, allegedly parodying Shadow and Silver, will be able to move platforms and float, with the dark nonsensical attitude to boot. And perhaps the most interesting tidbit: our sources compared the Orange personality to Big the Cat, a lumbering hedgehog even slower than his red counterpart…until he’s powered up. There is also a yellow Sonic–not a Super Sonic–that will be the fastest of them all, but take damage easily. The source alleges only two of the personalities can be used in-stage, but all may be able to combine and act as an equivalent Super Guide. The White Sonic allegedly pops up as an option after dying in a stage a certain number of times. Using it guarantees the lowest rank at the end.
If that sounds a lot like a Nintendo idea, that’s because it is, and no wonder; we’ve learned Sega is allegedly working directly with some Nintendo developers on this game. That’s in addition to most of, if not the entire staff for Sonic Colors being back on board for Dimensions. The Nintendo developers are allegedly assisting Sega design the levels, which we’re told will be more surreal, on similar thinking as Colors. Music Plant from Sonic Advance 2 was cited as a stage that may see its ideas and concepts revived for Dimensions.
Another concept allegedly coming back: Rival battles. Eggman’s scheme is allegedly so out of control, it splits apart not just Sonic, but everyone in his world, including his friends, and the mad doctor himself. One example we learned about was the possibility of Sonic and personalities fighting an evil version of Amy Rose, finally tired of Sonic refusing her advances. We’re also told Eggman will split, and a kind-hearted version of him will act as Sonic’s guide.
The final item of note from our source is yet another assurance that we will see some 2D gameplay within, and those mechanics will be “directly ripped” from the classic Sonic physics, though we’ve heard that line for a while.
Our source requested anonymity, as the source was not authorized to speak publicly about the above details. The source also clearly advised to not necessarily take all the information at face value, since this is still a work in progress.
We are likely months away from knowing anything more about this project, if these details hold up. There remain a lot of matters here that are a bit rough around the edges, and for that and other reasons we’re filing this under Rumor despite having confidence in at least some of the information presented. Remember: When we learned about Sonic Generations in 2010, six months before its formal unveiling, it was known as just Sonic Anniversary with only a few details clear as well. This is something we will have to watch over time; do not expect instant gratification. Nevertheless, we will pass along anything more that we hear.
RUMOR: Sonic Dimensions?
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I know whats adventure feel in some games! Hub worlds.
Actually, from what I hear, it did make you faster. :Pnuva500 wrote:I like boosting, it's easier than trying to spindash everywhere. Although the one thing I do miss that all the newer games haven't brought back is the ability to roll through a level. I miss just building up speed and pushing down and just rolling through mushroom hill. It's almost as if it made me move faster and invincible to most enemies and just rushed me through a level.
It does, I was making a joke comparing how rolling through a level is just like boosting through a level. Don't mind me.
How does Sonic 4 represent 2.5D? All it represents to me is an utter disgrace to the original classics.NeoMetalSonic wrote:But there is only 3 games that have 2.5D(Sonic 4,Sonic Generations,Sonic Colors)SonicFan001 wrote:Let's face it, Sonic Team doesn't care about the people who like the 3D stuff. It's all about the 2.5D now...
Even then the 3D shadows the latter two
As for the Adventure series, I don't consider them classics. I consider them the games that should be made today. I guess they are classics, but not the same as the originals.
I don't consider 4 to be 2.5D, but that's because they never go 3D. The game's pretty good once you get used to the physics system.
That's because he's talking about its graphics.
Oh, I suppose it kind of is 2.5D then. But then, pretty much anything within the past 5-10 years has been 2.5D in that case (if it was a 2D game).
The Freedom Fighter wrote:That's because he's talking about its graphics.
No, I'm not talking about the graphics. The game just doesn't fit in with classics. Neo Eggman and green-eyed Sonic being compared to the originals? A big no-no. Besides the game is more or less a stale copy. That could have very well have passed off as a poorly made Sonic Generations.
I do want to be fair, but like I've been saying, I would pay very very good money if they made another complete, full, nothing but 3D Sonic game. I'm not trying to leave all the Classic fans out, but if they really miss those kind of games, then they should just start playing the classics again if they have to. However, I could probably say the same thing about the people who miss the 3D games like me.The Freedom Fighter wrote:Well, let me put things in perspective. Back when the Adventure games were titans, the Classic fans complained that the classic gameplay, image, etc, was gone. So to appease those fans AND the 3D fans, Heroes was made to try and appeal both markets, but we all know that was not the way to do it. After SNG failed to sale, they decided to reinvent the franchise, but at the same time do just like Arkham Asylum did: combine what's made the franchise good.SonicFan001 wrote:Let's face it, Sonic Team doesn't care about the people who like the 3D stuff. It's all about the 2.5D now...
Just like in Arkham where they combined comics, shows, movies, and more, the Sonic games began combining all sorts of features. Some examples being: Rush's high speed, the Classic's 2D elements, the humor and drama of old shows and the Adventure series, even the use of Adventure Fields, and lastly, the Adventures' gameplay style. People truly boost too much to realize how alike games like Unleashed are to the Adventure series. Yes, the games are basically 2.5D, but this is exactly how it should be.
Unless you don't want to be fair.
nuva500 wrote:Nintendo: Hey guys lets try something new, lets make Kirby out of yarn!
Stupid idea, fun game.
SEGA: Hey guys lets try something new!
NO
I don't understand what it is you people have against creative games. Seriously, if they kept releasing games like the 3rd Sonic, it would get old fast. Did mario stay 2D? No, and 64 is one of the best games ever made. Did Zelda stay top down? No, and Ocarina of Time is considered one of the best games ever made. I understand that you guys find that the newer games to be of lower quality, but maybe it's only because you refuse to enjoy the game if it's not the exact same as the golden classics. (and yes, I do realize that just because other companies can pull it off doesn't mean SEGA automatically can, but I really just feel that at this point people are saying Sonic is bad because everyone else is saying it)
Ranting aside, I look forward to this game, even if Nintendo wasn't involved (which they are, which just makes it that much better).
It's not the creativity that's the problem. It's the stupid ideas. Also, changing more than is necessary. Mario is same old/same old which is why his games are bland and unoriginal. Sonic's games are different in that the games are just getting horrible ideas; ideas which nullify the original Sonic world and original outlook of a true Sonic game.
Thhe one thing I give Sega is the credit to try new things. Nitendo doesn't do this. Nonetheless, the new things Sega tries with Sonic are generally deserving of the harsh comments people give them.
Sonicfan001, you speak words of truth.
I'm just going to clarify this just in case someone hasn't noticed yet.
I do not hate the new Sonic games that have come out (08-present) with the 2.5D design, Generations was actually quite a very fun experience. HOWEVER, I do want them to at least consider making another 3D game, I know Sonic Team has wanted to stop with the whole 3D style because of all the bad criticism that 06 had gotten and that they don't want to screw the franchise up again, but if you've seen lately, they are getting back on track with making better games for the fans and with all the praise that Sonic has gotten as of lately, I strongly believe that they can make another 3D game without having another 06 episode where everyone hated it. That's just what I have to say.
I do not hate the new Sonic games that have come out (08-present) with the 2.5D design, Generations was actually quite a very fun experience. HOWEVER, I do want them to at least consider making another 3D game, I know Sonic Team has wanted to stop with the whole 3D style because of all the bad criticism that 06 had gotten and that they don't want to screw the franchise up again, but if you've seen lately, they are getting back on track with making better games for the fans and with all the praise that Sonic has gotten as of lately, I strongly believe that they can make another 3D game without having another 06 episode where everyone hated it. That's just what I have to say.
I agree that Mario storylines are boring, but have you seen Super Mario 3D land? Just as 64 was one of the best Mario games and Super Mario 3D land had the same style as it. So... Maybe the adventure style will come back.Sonic Adventure 2 wrote:nuva500 wrote:Nintendo: Hey guys lets try something new, lets make Kirby out of yarn!
Stupid idea, fun game.
SEGA: Hey guys lets try something new!
NO
I don't understand what it is you people have against creative games. Seriously, if they kept releasing games like the 3rd Sonic, it would get old fast. Did mario stay 2D? No, and 64 is one of the best games ever made. Did Zelda stay top down? No, and Ocarina of Time is considered one of the best games ever made. I understand that you guys find that the newer games to be of lower quality, but maybe it's only because you refuse to enjoy the game if it's not the exact same as the golden classics. (and yes, I do realize that just because other companies can pull it off doesn't mean SEGA automatically can, but I really just feel that at this point people are saying Sonic is bad because everyone else is saying it)
Ranting aside, I look forward to this game, even if Nintendo wasn't involved (which they are, which just makes it that much better).
It's not the creativity that's the problem. It's the stupid ideas. Also, changing more than is necessary. Mario is same old/same old which is why his games are bland and unoriginal. Sonic's games are different in that the games are just getting horrible ideas; ideas which nullify the original Sonic world and original outlook of a true Sonic game.
Thhe one thing I give Sega is the credit to try new things. Nitendo doesn't do this. Nonetheless, the new things Sega tries with Sonic are generally deserving of the harsh comments people give them.
Sonicfan001, you speak words of truth.
I kind of wish they would re-release '06 without the bugs, I feel the game would of been really good otherwise. I think one reviewer even gave the game a 9.5/10 with the knowledge that the final version would have fixed the major issues. Although maybe they could leave out a certain cutscene.
No, I meant Neo was talking about the graphics...Sonic Adventure 2 wrote:The Freedom Fighter wrote:That's because he's talking about its graphics.
No, I'm not talking about the graphics. The game just doesn't fit in with classics. Neo Eggman and green-eyed Sonic being compared to the originals? A big no-no. Besides the game is more or less a stale copy. That could have very well have passed off as a poorly made Sonic Generations.
I kind of disagree with that. Guns definitely were, but saying, "Hey, let's let gamers switch between playing Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails!" or "Hey, let's let gamers go super fast AND switch between 2D and 3D!" weren't bad ideas. Granted, you may hate them and how they were implemented, but don't say they were bad ideas, just poorly done.Sonic Adventure 2 wrote:It's not the creativity that's the problem. It's the stupid ideas. Also, changing more than is necessary. Mario is same old/same old which is why his games are bland and unoriginal. Sonic's games are different in that the games are just getting horrible ideas; ideas which nullify the original Sonic world and original outlook of a true Sonic game.
Not for me. I played it, and while I did have fun at time, it still had some flaws that would have existed even if they weren't rushed AND Naka didn't leave during production. It was never going to reach its full potential.nuva500 wrote:I kind of wish they would re-release '06 without the bugs, I feel the game would of been really good otherwise. I think one reviewer even gave the game a 9.5/10 with the knowledge that the final version would have fixed the major issues. Although maybe they could leave out a certain cutscene.
Now, if it was made here in the current years, yes, I have full faith that the new Sonic Team could make it look, feel, and as fun as the Adventure series, and that's without using Sonic Boost.
This might real or fake I don't know I'm just posting it here. 
THE SONIC CYCLE BEGINS ANEW
Tech Man 753 wrote:This might real or fake I don't know I'm just posting it here.
SonicFan001 wrote:I'm just going to clarify this just in case someone hasn't noticed yet.
I do not hate the new Sonic games that have come out (08-present) with the 2.5D design, Generations was actually quite a very fun experience. HOWEVER, I do want them to at least consider making another 3D game, I know Sonic Team has wanted to stop with the whole 3D style because of all the bad criticism that 06 had gotten and that they don't want to screw the franchise up again, but if you've seen lately, they are getting back on track with making better games for the fans and with all the praise that Sonic has gotten as of lately, I strongly believe that they can make another 3D game without having another 06 episode where everyone hated it. That's just what I have to say.
How did Sonic Adventure screw up the franchise? Point is, it didn't. So Sonic in 3D can be successful... The problem is that Sonic Team is blaming 3D gaming for their own mishaps in Sonic 06 and other games, even though they've had prior success with it.
Nonetheless, I find your point valid, although I'm not in approval of 2.5 Sonic.
I said nothing about the Adventure series screwing up the Sonic franchise. In fact, I actually think those were some of the best games ever made (and I'm pretty sure I still even have my old copies of SA and SA2 somewhere in my house), but what I am saying is that they don't really want to make another 3D game because of the "failure" that 06 was and they don't want another episode where everyone complained because "It was 3D and I don't like 3D" or "There were way too many characters" wah wah wah, and Sonic Team really doesn't want to deal with that again, and who could blame them? And so Sonic Team is blaming the 3D gameplay for being one of the factors that caused Sonic to go down the hole, so now they're just sticking with the whole "half and half" deal with 2D combined with 3D mix, or better known as 2.5D gameplay, although I strongly disagree with the whole "3D sucks" statement and I really loved the 3D Sonic games, but I guess people will have their opinions.Sonic Adventure 2 wrote:SonicFan001 wrote:I'm just going to clarify this just in case someone hasn't noticed yet.
I do not hate the new Sonic games that have come out (08-present) with the 2.5D design, Generations was actually quite a very fun experience. HOWEVER, I do want them to at least consider making another 3D game, I know Sonic Team has wanted to stop with the whole 3D style because of all the bad criticism that 06 had gotten and that they don't want to screw the franchise up again, but if you've seen lately, they are getting back on track with making better games for the fans and with all the praise that Sonic has gotten as of lately, I strongly believe that they can make another 3D game without having another 06 episode where everyone hated it. That's just what I have to say.
How did Sonic Adventure screw up the franchise? Point is, it didn't. So Sonic in 3D can be successful... The problem is that Sonic Team is blaming 3D gaming for their own mishaps in Sonic 06 and other games, even though they've had prior success with it.
Nonetheless, I find your point valid, although I'm not in approval of 2.5 Sonic.
I personally find the modern levels way more fun than the classic levels, I really wish that SEGA would quit listening to people who hate 3D, too. Also, I liked all the characters. Except Cream, Charmy, and Big, really, but everyone else I enjoy, and I wish they would make another game like '06 that lets you play as all the other characters, except make it completely optional so whiners don't whine.
That actually sounds like a really good idea, that way people can stop whining about having to play as multiple characters in the game. Also, I guess I just like these 3D games more because I was kinda raised on them. Everytime I watch gameplay of SA/SA2/Heroes/ShadTH (or any other DC era Sonic game) on YouTube it brings a tear to my eye because I really don't think SEGA will ever make Sonic games like those ever again. Long live the glory days of gaming R.I.P (1981-2006).nuva500 wrote:I personally find the modern levels way more fun than the classic levels, I really wish that SEGA would quit listening to people who hate 3D, too. Also, I liked all the characters. Except Cream, Charmy, and Big, really, but everyone else I enjoy, and I wish they would make another game like '06 that lets you play as all the other characters, except make it completely optional so whiners don't whine.
Don't get me wrong, I still think that Sonic 3 and Knuckles is possibly the best Sonic game. However, I consider Adventure one to be a very close second, so what I'm trying to say I guess is that it doesn't matter whether it's 2D or 3D, just that it's a good game. I dunno, I think Generations pulled it off very well, but I get what you guys are wanting too. I'd like an open world game, actually. I kind of wish they would make an exploring Sonic game, think like Mario 64 but with Sonic and all of Sonic's gimmicks (could you imagine a level similar to bob-omb battlefield with a loop?)
Ok I think if thise is gonna actually be a game I think its gonna be either AWESOME or TERRIBLE in my opinion.
Awesome because : It could be like the wisps in Colors and those were awesome..
Terrible because : It could be like a repeat of the werehog multiplied by the 5 sonics
Awesome because : It could be like the wisps in Colors and those were awesome..
Terrible because : It could be like a repeat of the werehog multiplied by the 5 sonics
I didn't really find the wisps to be that great. They were alright though, something different to try.Super Sonic wrote:Ok I think if thise is gonna actually be a game I think its gonna be either AWESOME or TERRIBLE in my opinion.
Awesome because : It could be like the wisps in Colors and those were awesome..
Terrible because : It could be like a repeat of the werehog multiplied by the 5 sonics
And I get what you're saying about the werehog, although it sounded like a good idea, it really wasn't that much fun for me.
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