Friday, 11 September 2009

  • Sonic the Hedgehog Returns to 2D?

    My prayers have been answered.

    So far. It's foolish to hope when it comes to Sonic these days, but maybe, MAYBE this vague trailer means we're getting a 2D, hi-def Sonic game on the way.

    Oh, wait! Sega’s Ken Ballough, associate brand manager at Sega, confirms via GameSpot that we ARE getting a new 2D, hi-def Sonic game, dubbed Project Needlemouse!

    GameSpot: Why did Sega decide to bring Sonic back to 2D? Did the success of Sonic Rush and Sonic Rush Adventure play a part?

    Ken Ballough: Old-school Sonic fans have long asked to see Sonic return to a more 2D style of gameplay. Many liked the daytime stages in Unleashed but wanted to see a game that plays purely similar to the early games of the Genesis. Project Needlemouse is that critical first step that brings Sonic back to his 2D roots.

    GS: What can you tell us about the game?

    KB: I can tell you it’s a brand new 2D adventure coming out in 2010, it’s in HD, and to definitely stay tuned.

    GS: With HD makeovers of classic games being popular right now, can we expect the game to use chunky old-school sprites or hi-res HD sprites?

    KB: You can definitely expect HD graphics.

    OH THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU, SEGA. Now let's see some actual footage!

    What do you think? Could this be a grand glorious return to form? Or is Sonic gone for good?

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