Anyone hyped after learning about Project Needlemouse?

I'm eagerly awaiting to see Mr. Needlemouse get back to his 2D roots. As the project name implies, this game will probably stick to bringing back the old Sonic formula. Afterall, Sonic Unleashed already hinted that Sonic was getting back to his roots.(A werehog with strecthy arms? STRECTHY ARMS!? Why does that sound familar? ;) ) Who knows, maybe that thing that looks like it's a hat on Sonic could be drums in the background or something. Wonder if his band is back? Then there's that whole Elise thing so bringing Madonna back wouldn't seem so outlandish anymore. Anyway, I can't wait to see what they do with this game. What are your expectations?

I'm a little excited, but I won't get my hopes up too much...

I'm expecting Sonic Unleashed with , all 2D, more platforming, and Kunx and Tails playable. BTW that sybol is just the old Sonic logo I don't know why people think it looks like he has a hat on lol.LakeBake666

Not really. Sega seems to be blinded by the idea that Sonic is all about speed, when it was merely a component of what made the originals brilliant. When I see vibrant worlds, villains with actual character (say, Buzz Bombers?), and stage design that's about platforming and multiple routes as much as finding the next speed booster, then, perhaps, I can be excited. Before that, no. Sega needs to demonstrate they know how to make Sonic games first.

No. Not really. Sonic Team has no talent. And side scrolling and fast speeds aren't going to do Sonic any good. He needs quality platforming, enticing level design, and memorable bosses... even if that means sacrificing some, if not all, of his speed (which I do think is needed). And those three qualities can be done in 3D.

Not really. Sega seems to be blinded by the idea that Sonic is all about speed, when it was merely a component of what made the originals brilliant. When I see vibrant worlds, villains with actual character (say, Buzz Bombers?), and stage design that's about platforming and multiple routes as much as finding the next speed booster, then, perhaps, I can be excited. Before that, no. Sega needs to demonstrate they know how to make Sonic games first.

_Teron_

No. Not really. Sonic Team has no talent. And side scrolling and fast speeds aren't going to do Sonic any good. He needs quality platforming, enticing level design, and memorable bosses... even if that means sacrificing some, if not all, of his speed (which I do think is needed). And those three qualities can be done in 3D.

organic_machine

Not a hatshadow_hosi

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No. Not really. Sonic Team has no talent. And side scrolling and fast speeds aren't going to do Sonic any good. He needs quality platforming, enticing level design, and memorable bosses... even if that means sacrificing some, if not all, of his speed (which I do think is needed). And those three qualities can be done in 3D.

sonicthemegaman

Not by Sonic Team. The last excellent game they made was Sonic Adventure. I must note that The secret rings was good... but it wasn't amazing.

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No. Not really. Sonic Team has no talent. And side scrolling and fast speeds aren't going to do Sonic any good. He needs quality platforming, enticing level design, and memorable bosses... even if that means sacrificing some, if not all, of his speed (which I do think is needed). And those three qualities can be done in 3D.

Not by Sonic Team. The last excellent game they made was Sonic Adventure. I must note that The secret rings was good... but it wasn't amazing.

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No. Not really. Sonic Team has no talent. And side scrolling and fast speeds aren't going to do Sonic any good. He needs quality platforming, enticing level design, and memorable bosses... even if that means sacrificing some, if not all, of his speed (which I do think is needed). And those three qualities can be done in 3D.

Not by Sonic Team. The last excellent game they made was Sonic Adventure. I must note that The secret rings was good... but it wasn't amazing.

Yes I'm very excited indeed

Not really. Sega seems to be blinded by the idea that Sonic is all about speed,

_Teron_

Sonic Unleashed? Hello, why dosen't anyone care about this game I rather take this than SA1 and 2 to be honestLakeBake666

Secret Rings was terrible.sonicthemegaman

Bad 2D Sonic games are VERY few and far between so I'm confident this will do well.

They've all ready been done in 3D.sonicthemegaman

Not by Sonic Team. The last excellent game they made was Sonic Adventure. I must note that The secret rings was good... but it wasn't amazing.

[QUOTE="LakeBake666"]Sonic Unleashed? Hello, why dosen't anyone care about this game I rather take this than SA1 and 2 to be honestorganic_machine

[QUOTE="sonicthemegaman"] Secret Rings was terrible.organic_machine

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[QUOTE="LakeBake666"]Sonic Unleashed? Hello, why dosen't anyone care about this game I rather take this than SA1 and 2 to be honestLakeBake666

Fast =/= good. It was fast. The platforming was pretty much shallow. There was really no challenge. The bosses were pathetic. The levels weren't memorable. Everything I loved about the original Sonic is nowhere to be found in Unleashed.

Sonic Unleashed? Hello, why dosen't anyone care about this game I rather take this than SA1 and 2 to be honestLakeBake666

So yeah, I wouldn't write off Project Needlemouse just yet. MM9 proved that a franchise can successfully get back to its root. As long as this new Sonic game doesn't turn into a rehash like MM9, it should be good.sonicthemegaman

I want to be excited, but the last 4 times i got excited for Sonic Games (unleashed, Rivals, Riders and Secret Rings) my hype was brutally shot down by mediocrity. Ill be cautiously excited though.

[QUOTE="LakeBake666"][QUOTE="organic_machine"]When I say Sonic Adventure 1 was excellent, I say this understanding that it's from 1999. If it were released today, it would be terrible. And, I'm sorry, Sonic Unleashed was horrible. Even the day sections.

organic_machine

Fast =/= good. It was fast. The platforming was pretty much shallow. There was really no challenge. The bosses were pathetic. The levels weren't memorable. Everything I loved about the original Sonic is nowhere to be found in Unleashed.

[QUOTE="LakeBake666"][QUOTE="organic_machine"]When I say Sonic Adventure 1 was excellent, I say this understanding that it's from 1999. If it were released today, it would be terrible. And, I'm sorry, Sonic Unleashed was horrible. Even the day sections.

organic_machine

Fast =/= good. It was fast. The platforming was pretty much shallow. There was really no challenge. The bosses were pathetic. The levels weren't memorable. Everything I loved about the original Sonic is nowhere to be found in Unleashed.

[QUOTE="sonicthemegaman"]So yeah, I wouldn't write off Project Needlemouse just yet. MM9 proved that a franchise can successfully get back to its root. As long as this new Sonic game doesn't turn into a rehash like MM9, it should be good.organic_machine

Unleashed trying to be like the originals.sonicthemegaman

[QUOTE="sonicthemegaman"]Unleashed trying to be like the originals.organic_machine

[QUOTE="LakeBake666"][QUOTE="organic_machine"]When I say Sonic Adventure 1 was excellent, I say this understanding that it's from 1999. If it were released today, it would be terrible. And, I'm sorry, Sonic Unleashed was horrible. Even the day sections.

organic_machine

Fast =/= good. It was fast. The platforming was pretty much shallow. There was really no challenge. The bosses were pathetic. The levels weren't memorable. Everything I loved about the original Sonic is nowhere to be found in Unleashed.

As far as I'm concerned, the game will need the following to interest me: - Momentum based physics as close as possible to the Mega Drive games (on a 2D plane, I find this a REQUIREMENT to be enjoyable. If it could be achieved in 1991, there's no excuse) - Fantasy/surreal level designs (no real-world Adventure styling) with compelling platforming - Interesting enemies (hopefully animal based) - no humans ...at the very least. The following should also come back, as they should have never been removed in the first place: - Item upgrades (Invincibility, Speed Shoes etc) - Special stages - Super Sonic in all levels - Sound test - Unlockable content (achievements being the "rewards" = fail) - Multiplayer A level creator would be icing on the cake but I highly doubt we'll see it. Anyway I imagine you've heard it all before. As you were.

Gregoroth

And let me say that I'd agree with your points. One thing I liked about the levels in the older Sonics is how visually intriguing they are. For example, Chemical Plant Zone from Sonic 2. At the bottom of the level is the pink chemical ocean. As you increase vertically, the level becomes machinery. And then as you get to the top, there's rooftops and skylines. Add in the fact that the levels were complex and had many many secrets and different routes, but they were so well desisgned that the player was never ever lost. THAT was brilliant design.

Bad 2D Sonic games are VERY few and far between so I'm confident this will do well.

MrDziekuje

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Bad 2D Sonic games are VERY few and far between so I'm confident this will do well.

Willy105

I am excited for Needlemouse too, but I am kinda worried about their added emphasis on speed. Weren't they going to go back to the old Sonic formula?Willy105

[QUOTE="Willy105"][QUOTE="MrDziekuje"]

Bad 2D Sonic games are VERY few and far between so I'm confident this will do well.

sonicthemegaman

Yeah, those were made by Dimps or something.

I can't really be interested in a new Sonic game unless it's like Sonic Adventure 2. Never liked the old Sonic that much.

[QUOTE="sonicthemegaman"][QUOTE="Willy105"] The 2D games weren't made by Sonic Team though.Cherokee_Jack

Yeah, those were made by Dimps or something.

I can't really be interested in a new Sonic game unless it's like Sonic Adventure 2. Never liked the old Sonic that much.

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[QUOTE="sonicthemegaman"] You mean the Advance and Rush series?sonicthemegaman

Yeah, those were made by Dimps or something.

I can't really be interested in a new Sonic game unless it's like Sonic Adventure 2. Never liked the old Sonic that much.

I think sonic can be done in 3D, SA1 + 2 were great and Unleashed was ok during the daytime levels. The thing that annoys me most are the hub worlds.

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Yeah, those were made by Dimps or something.

I can't really be interested in a new Sonic game unless it's like Sonic Adventure 2. Never liked the old Sonic that much.

Cherokee_Jack

Anyway I'm really looking forward to this new Sonic. In fact it's my most anticipated game of 2010. That's right, I'm hyping it more than games like Mario Galaxy 2 and God of War 3. Everything in the trailer adds up to a game aimed at old school sonic fans. You've got the SEGA sound at the start, classic Sonic sound affects, the Sonic 1 title screen at the end and confirmation it's 2D. Clearly they're attempting to cash in on nostalgia. The best way to do that is copy the gameplay style of the original games. I have full confidence this game will be great. I dont normally fall for Sonic hype so the Sonic cycle doesn't apply to me.

hell yeah, i have not played a sonic game this gen, and a new 2d game will be awesome. i just hope it turns out great and they have some quality level design.

Grrrr. The Knuckles/Rouge stages in Sonic Adventure 2 completely ruined the game.burgeg

Those were my favorite, actually. I liked the Tails stages, too.

Knuckles was always the best Sonic character anyway.

[QUOTE="burgeg"]Grrrr. The Knuckles/Rouge stages in Sonic Adventure 2 completely ruined the game.Cherokee_Jack

Those were my favorite, actually. I liked the Tails stages, too.

Knuckles was always the best Sonic character anyway.

I'm a little excited, but I won't get my hopes up too much...

Darkmoone1

Just do Sonic Rush in HD and I'm happy.

Just do Sonic Rush in HD and I'm happy.

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