Project Needlemouse: old threads

It depends. If the game is in HD, they might not want to port it to the Wii simply because it won't look as good.

Stupid reason, I know, but that sort of thing has been known to happen, with many companies.

 

Say that to my face, not online, and see what happens.

 

Eh. If It's DLC then that means it has a low budget. That's disappointing... unless by that they mean no expensive 3d or cg or any of that. Just classic Sonic with 3-5 hour play time. In that case I hope it really is a classic Sonic Megadrive style platformer with beautiful HD graphics that are true to the old surreal classic Sonic graphic style.

 

Good move for Sega. No need to make a short 2 hour title distributable in CD format.

 

I don't get why some people would refuse to even try is if it's DLC. Yeah, I would prefer a disk release too, but that's not a major selling point for me.

 

I doubt DLC = low budget = low quality. Toki, Rocket Knight (arguably), Castlevania, and Bionic Commando would like to have a word with you.

 

Making it a "smaller" project could mean good things.


It could mean they're now less "Okay, let's get some GC cutscenes here and put some story there, and throw some padding here", and more like "Okay, let's make a videogame". "Could", though.


And, you know what? Castlevania ReBirth was only 1-2 hours long, yet it was the best darn game in the series I've played since Rondo in 2007. I played through it 2 times in a single day, and I'm still ready to play it some more. Good, cheap and short games > Sometimes-good, expensive, padding-filled games. I'll take a 1-2 hour Sonic game with gratitude if it's good.

 

I don't understand all the hate for this being DLC either, this is probably one of the smartest moves SEGA has made in awhile concerning a Sonic game.

Think about it, say they did put this on retail and it bombs, do you honestly think we'll EVER get something like this again? Of course not, the chance of making this DL is perfect for SEGA testing the waters to find a general balance for everyone to enjoy Sonic.

Mega Man 9 is one of the best games I have ever played, and it only took me about an hour or two to complete. It's addicting and easy to pick up and play, no clutter holding it back at all. Castlevania Rebirth is a beautiful celebration of the old school Castlevania games, and it's another testament to why games on such a simple level are much more appreciated in the long run. Most games today that boast all these bells and whistles are a majority of the time just fads, I doubt their appeal will be anything close to timeless.

Making this game low budget and DL pretty much narrows down the focus for SEGA on what they should be doing with this game. I don't see anything terrible coming out of this unless they've completely forgot what made the Genesis games tick back in the day.

If this project is a success, I can definitely see SEGA making another sequel or game like this in the form of DL, and maybe down the line a retail title for all of us to hold onto for the rest of our days.

 

You don't need a big budget for a game like this regardless of whether or not it has one, and this way we avoid the higher retail price tags.


The only thing disappointing me is the lack of a physical box, which I recognize as a terribly minor thing, especially considering art is usually drummed up for the online marketplaces anyway.

 

Now I have another reason to get one of the next-gen consoles. First it was MM 10, now Needlemouse. Damnit I really need a job, and or convince everyone I know to save up so they can get me a PS3 for my 20th birthday this year. >.>

 

You forgot Wipeout HD, Flower, Shadow Complex, Splosion Man etc. etc.

 

What Chimpo and OSM said.

If it's DLC, it actually brings my hopes up that they'll take a "ReBirth" approach to this game, and for the first time since Sonic Advance 1 we'd have a game that -TRULY- feels like the Genesis titles again. Instead of them spending big budget on the CG art and making a crappy Gun-toting Werehog Engine as an afterthought.

(In other words, if they pull a bait-and-switch this time, THEN there'll be hell to pay.)

 

Well, this blows, mainly 'cuz I'm not likely to get those Wii Point Cards as a gift.

I hope there'll at least be a decent story. I also realize that I'm the only one giving a shit about that, so what.

 

OOOOOO.

Seems like they are taking the Mega Man path.

Making quick fun games for portables and downloads.

Kudos to those who know what I am referencing.

 

Damn it, now even if this game comes out for the wii, I won't be able to get it unless I can get better interwebz between now and the game's release (chances of that happening are abysmal to none )

Screw you too, Sega

 

Downloadable? I'm game. Being the lazy fuck I am, I love having not to get up to buy/insert a game. :v:

And who knows where we'll see this game ending up on. Wii? PS3? X360? DSi? PSP? Steam?

But hell, as of now, I just want to see some damn screenshots.

 

No, yes, yes, definitely no, no, and maybe.

It's already been confirmed that this game will be in HD, so we can already infer that the Wii is not in the cards for SEGA. As for Steam, I'm surprised this hasn't been brought up yet, or at least I haven't heard it brought up before. The computers being released nowadays are capable of producing HD-quality graphics, so we could see Sonic on the PC-- not to mention Sega's ported games like Sonic Heroes and Sonic Riders to the PC before, and some of their Genesis games are available on the PlaySega website, making an online-PC option like Steam all the more plausible.

We also know there are gamers who are sore over the DLC-only route due to not owning a 360 or a PS3, so Sega could be keeping that in mind, and might be considering a port for Steam, since most of these gamers own an Internet-connected computer.

In fact, I hadn't considered this before, and this might seem unlikely, but might we also see this game planned as a downloadable title through OnLive? Though I'm sure not enough people will have purchased OnLive for Sega to consider releasing it there, this is also possible.

 

I have to agree with that in all seriousness. Many a time I've downloaded PC games I already own on disc just so that I don't have to bother with discs.

Really though, DL only does disappoint me. It's just the whole idea of having a physical copy. Disappoints, but doesn't bother.

 

The fact that its DLC really kills my chances of actually being able to play the game myself when it does come out.

On the other hand, as mentioned previously, this IS a great opportunity for Sega to test the waters and such.