Assuming that this isn't a hoax this is what we would have gotten post spinball. The gameplay looks kinda shit for Sonic, but if this is true, "Whoa..."
EDIT: Yuji Naka kinda seems like a douche. Then again - thats something I've heard before....many times
The first thing I thought was that it looked like a hack of Comix Zone. And I was right; the interview says it was made by the guy who programmed Comix Zone.
Not bad to look at but as already stated, really really slow.
It's about as 'Sonic' as the SatAM cartoon was though, in that it's more or less something nearly completely different that happens to have some characters in common with the games. So I suppose this means it hit it's mark.
Black Rook wrote:Sonic's speed was at least incorporated into the show. He might as well be Bubsy in that demo.
Hey man, don't be dissing on the Bubsy. He's got more attitude than Sonic. Just look at the exclaimation point on his shirt. It just screams rebellion and disrespect for authority.
Seriously, I'm almost tempted to say I wouldn't be surprised to start such a game up and see Sonic stretching and rambling "GEE, IT SURE IS BORING AROUND HERE!"
Seeing Sally respond with "MAH BOI, THIS PEACE IS WHAT ALL TRUE FREEDOM FIGHTERS STRIVE FOR" would be a little... hard to conceive, actually.
To be fair (...) I think part of the slowness comes from the fact that the level's design wasn't very speed friendly (small platforms, nooks, crannies and etc). If there was a long straight away maybe he'd of been able to pick up speed.
DBurraki wrote:To be fair (...) I think part of the slowness comes from the fact that the level's design wasn't very speed friendly (small platforms, nooks, crannies and etc). If there was a long straight away maybe he'd of been able to pick up speed.
Yeah, but where's the fun in an area where you just run fast? Might as well have dash pads. Sonic-brand speed is part running, part dodging/attacking shit. That's what gets the adrenaline pumping. This game's M.O. seems to be "stop and attack". A 2D Heroes, if you will.