Sonic Superstars: A New 2D Sonic Game (Fall 2023)

There is just one fear that remains for me as far as physics go (and I'm sure someone will instantly tell me what's what because I struggle to discern these things without playing them for myself):

Is the roll/jump lock in the game? I don't even remember exactly what it effects because it's been that long since I've had to deal with it but I hated having to deal with it in Origins and I'm concerned it'll get brought back again here.

 

Sonic 4 episode 1 run animation.
Sonic Rush engine physics port.
Sonic 1 snare drum for all songs.
69 spin dash from Sonic 4 episode 2...

 

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"What direction are we going in??"

"yes"

 

This... unironically looks like an amazingly chaotic party game. Have you ever guys played chain catch as kids? That's what it would feel like.

 

Mania and S3K don’t have that feature and that’s prob the physics they’re aiming for.

Sonic 1 and 2 retro engine remakes only retain the roll jump lock because “that’s how it was.” CD didn’t have a roll jump lock either and that came before 1 and 2 retro

 

Since this game is based on Mania's physics and Mania doesn't have it by default, it's reasonably likely that there's not going to be a rolling control lock. I could be wrong, though.

I imagine the thing it affected most noticeably in Origins was changing directions while drop dashing - in Sonic 1 and 2, you'd have to come to a stop after a drop dash before you could turn around and drop dash the other way.

Edit: Ninja'd.

 

Wonder how the approach was with the Retro Engine physics. Technically the same happened with Origins - it's technically in Sega's possesion. Maybe the credits will give us more info, the Origins game credits specifically mention and credit Christian Whitehead's tech.

 

Idk if you guys discussed this interview already but is Iizuka hinting at playable Fang/Trip?

 

Not only that, Tails literally looks at the empty spot like he's wondering where that character is, when the other characters stay focused on the camera.

 

No need to wonder, the three player Sonic Classic Heroes mod has combi-link as an option and it is indeed a hell of a fun time.

 

I think it'd be funny as a monitor effect or something exclusive to multiplayer

 

Do we know about elemental shields yet?
Fadel said he "found the magnet" in their latest video regarding their experience with the game at Summer Games Fest (5:02)

 

I saw other footage somewhere that showed the magnet shield drawing in rings like the lightning shield but I doubt it has the ability to avoid electric attacks.

If I had to guess, maybe the fire abilities from the fire shield would be
one of the emerald powers.

And also maybe the water power that we already know about can also prevent you from drowning?? (Haven’t seen it in action in an underwater setting so I can’t say for certain)

 

I think he was talking about an emerald ability.

 

...how do I delete someone else's account?

 

Well that’s what it is

 

Bribe an admin!

 

New interview with Takashi Iizuka by ShackNews. Two things of note:

• 3D Sonic and 2D Sonic are planned to coexist going forward, each standing out in their own ways.
• When asked about DLC, he dodged the question.

 

Why would you ask about DLC when you don’t even have the base game?