How would you redesign Sonic the Hedgehog?

I personally don't see the need to redesign Sonic for Needlemouse, I have nothing to complain about the 1998 and on design - I prefer it over the classic design anytime. But, If was requested to me to redesign Sonic for this specific game, would look a Sonic CD and new design hybrid like this:


:v: My tablet sucks

 

Oh absolutely nothing more than an Archie Comics reference.

 

Are you suggesting that Nextgen Eggman is like modern Archie's Eggman? If so, then I agree since basically they are nearly the same character. Probably why I hate the new comics so but love their interpretation of Eggman.

 

Um... Actually it was a joke based on Snively's green variant of the Eggman coat and pants.

 

Maybe I should have made it more obvious I was being sarcastic about my upset-ness. =P

 

As far as I'm concerned, Sonic CD style is the perfect design.

Also:

Is it wrong for me to say Tails looks fucking adorable?

 

Pretty much this. Just make the brown highlights in his eyes green.

 

I really like this one. I'd love to see this.

 

That placement in his eyes.... Those pupils are so...

DERP A DERP!

 

I have to wonder why so many people spring for the green eyes when they try and mix the two styles because it's not like there was any particular reason for the green eyes in the first place. I also don't think that trying to mix the two versions of the eyes by making the pupils massively dilated is a very good option, and making them reflect green would kinda make them look like camera lenses.

 

I drew this on an index card because it was convenient, but there are a few things I want you to notice about him:

• Broad, rectangular shoulders. All the greatest heroes had them, like Batman. It's a sign of strength.
• The kickass running animation from Sonic 2 beta.
• A belt. It could be a utility belt, but it doesn't need to be.
• A chin. All the greatest heroes had them, like Batman. It's a sign of strength.
• Only three spikes, all on his head. Now his friends can call him a spiky headed jerk, like Cloud.
• A belly button. Sonic was so unrealistic until I made this masterpiece drawing.
• No sidemouth. Sonic was so unrealistic with it.
• Side-eyes. All the greatest Foxtrots had them, like Jason. It's a sign of strength.

 

Agreed, I really like what that design is trying convey a lot. Very reminiscent of the classic design.

 

I agree with this being perfect for the proportions while blending in the modern details. I prefer these proportions to what is being used now simply because it has more of a classical animation quality to it.

I wouldn't mind them adding in some more details though. Sort of along the lines of how Mario got details in Smash Brothers Brawl I mean. Some texture to the parts that look like they could have texture, shoe fabrics, glove fabrics, etc.

Honestly though, the look of Sonic himself isn't really something that weighs to heavily on my mind when I'm thinking about how good the game actually is.

 

http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/index.html

This, with smaller hands, no weird brow crease and sharper quills, like these:
http://www.powersonic.com.br/desenhos/media/ova5.jpg
I also wouldn't mind these quills either, they're close to what the original design had:
http://media.moddb.com/cache/images/games/...Sonic_model.jpg

Anything very close to his japanese original models or the Sonic CD or OVA is also accepted.

I LIKE his green eyes, I think it makes him look more alive than the black eyes, but if it can't be helped, then it can't be helped.

Me likes, as long as those quills are hiding others, I can't think of his Sonic X model. Almost as bad as his earlier ones in the shows.

 

I made an adjustment to the offending eye, if Yuski doesn't mind.

 

This is a good mix. I like Sonic better when he's cuter and shorter - he is supposed to be a hedgehog, after all.

You may remember my redesign from the DOODLES! thread:



It could still do with a few changes, but you get the basic idea. If Klonoa can wear clothes (and get away with it), then so can Sonic.

 

That is cool as hell.