Who would you want to develop new Sonic games?

If Nintendo owned Sonic, we wouldn't see an HD Sonic game until Nintendo's next console. However, the quality of the games would have probably made up for that. Capcom could have been a good choice because of Mega Man's current state but honestly, who knows which game developer would be best for Sonic but whoever it is, it's definitely not Dimps or Sonic Team. >_>

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I honestly don't think Miyamoto has much interest in making a Sonic game. Retro Studios on the other hand...

 

I'd like Miyamoto to step in, just to see the results, but in all honesty, I'd like Sonic to stay with SEGA.

 

Platinum Games.

Stylish Platforming Action.

A 3D Sonic game can work. I have no idea why the press seems to think it can. The problem is that SEGA seems to keep trying to drive on broken wheels and the only way to fix it is to put some hydraulics on it or a spoiler.

The guys behind Platinum Games are more than capable of doing the task. The best part is that SEGA already publishes their games so there wouldn't even have to be any transaction involved! They're easily accessible for them and with Hideki Kamiya wanting to do a lot of projects at gun point, I'm sure he wouldn't mind tackling a Sonic game if SEGA asked. A Sonic game by them will obviously be over the top and flashy. They'd make a game that's fun and makes use of Sonic's already given traits. It'll probably not have any of the platforming the majority here keeps craving about, or even lack your silly pinball physics, but shit Mario didn't need precision platforming to make Mario 64 fun.

A fresh take and new spin on the series would be a delight to see, and I think Platinum would be a great choice.

 

Nobody, for fucking fuck's sake! These discussions irritate the hell out of me.

"Oh no, Sonic's being cash-cowed into shitty games! Let's sell the series off, and pretend as if the company that bought it didn't do so to acquire a property that sells shitloads in spite of all the negative press."

The people who advocate selling Sonic are morons. Sega sells Sonic, what will happen? The series will be bought by fucking Activision, because it's a proven seller and can be fit into an easy yearly sequel template. Thankfully, most of the people in this topic so far (EDIT: pre-modtastrophe) seem to be sensible.

EDIT 2: And now, the thread has been retconned into development duties, rather than a full-scale sale of the series. For fuck's sake. In that case, the Sega division formerly known as Amusement Vision. It's been responsible for many quality games over the years, including Super Monkey Ball (good physics), F-Zero GX (speed) and the Yakuza series (proof that the quality output is being kept up).

 

By the way, just to make it perfectly clear, one line post are unacceptable here. If you're going to suggest something, provide some reasoning.

 

I'd like to see Arc System Works take Sonic and make a 2D fighting game out of it, that's because it'd be so different to what we have now. I just really see Unleashed style Sonic as too linear compared to the 2D sidescrolling games, so why not just make something completely different.

And this better be in the game

 

SEGA selling Sonic would be like selling their very soul.

 

I'd like to see Media Molecule take a shot at Sonic, after I have been playing Little Big Planet. They have a great grasp at fun level design, and if it was coupled with their level creation tools, an instant hit would be made.

Or Nintendo, simply because they seem to get shit done right, which is all that matters to me.

 

Nintendo would either make a really really good Sonic game or a Sonic game that is almost more unrecognizable than what Sega has done with him lately.

Capcom would probably do 2D Sonic phenomenally, but 3D Sonic... not so much. See Mega Man. (no, I didn't like MM Legends and everyone hated X7)

I am quite the Konami fan, and I would like to believe that that would make a pretty solid Sonic game. Considering what they've done for MGS, I think that they could easily make solid 3D Sonic game with a engaging, yet consistent story.

 

Megaman isn't Capcom's only franchise. They've done great work in 3D. Although I hated the game's characters more than I hate anything, Devil May Cry has some seriously solid 3D gameplay.

 

To the couple of people who don't like the idea of selling Sonic: This isn't necessarily even referring to Sonic being sold, just outsourced. You know, kind of like he already is, just to a different developer that isn't Dimps.

Personally, I think Retro Studios could do a damn good job. They've proven to be talented at taking over old franchises, and I'm certain they could handle Sonic just as well.

 

Then my alarm went off the next day.

Colors seems to represent replacing the wheels if nothing else. The engine's the same though, but it's a pretty good engine. It just needs the freedom and the control to ride. That said, SEGA's had over 10 years to start giving a damn now, whether they started with Unleashed or not. The news of handing Sonic off to someone else might be a startling relief in itself.

No, but then Mario never had the pretense to bother with speed and whatnot. He also never seemed to have the problem of shoddily programmed games or shitty cash-ins aside from his spawn of sports and party games, most of which actually aren't very shitty—and if they are, it hardly reflects back on the character. He jumps around and exudes carefree fun, thanks to being in good games and overall handled well. Where everyone keeps saying Sonic should be about speed, replace speed with fun and Sonic will be close to competent at Mario's level.

Indeed. They've demonstrated the game-making chops and score heavily on style and pizazz. Speaking of which, I'm surprised no one's mentioned Treasure yet. That's usually a hum-dinger for who should get Sonic.

 

They're replacing the wheels when they should be replacing their old beat up car.

Mario has had some questionable games and two turds (although those two not directly linked to Nintendo). Regardless, the point is that Mario's jump to 3D didn't end up like a Crash Bandicoot game where you go through a linear level. He was not chained to what the 2D games had him doing. His entire world expanded and his games turned into more about exploring his surroundings rather than jumping on all those damn cannonballs in the airship while crouching and the screen is auto scrolling and fuckthisgamethrowitoutthewindow.

Sonic should be loose of the same chains. Don't make a 3D game that feels like a 2D Sonic game. Make a 3D game that would be fun and take advantage of the character.

 

No. I never said make a Mario game. I never said make a free-roaming game. I never said any of that. Were you even reading?

 

You didn't read shit.

I was talking about Mario in that sentence.