Sega has done little to honor Sonic's legacy in the past few years. Why start now? Give the Blue Blur a much-deserved rest.
In an interview, SEGA Sound Team lead composer Tomoya Ohtani revealed that Sonic’s global music success didn’t come from chasing trends overseas.
I think this is how Japanese devs need to think. Catering to the west is a terrible idea. I personally, seek out Japanese developed games because they bring a unique experience to gaming. They just stand out more that way.
What do you mean when you say this is how they 'need to think'. I understand the idea of wanting to do them without worrying about Western sensibilities but I also think a Japanese dev can do whatever the hell they want. They don't have to 'think' the way some westerner in a forum says they have to think. You think you are giving someone a compliment but you are really being weird. Its not about who you are but what you do. Last year's GOTY was a western studio that made a JRPG. You didn't see any Japanese people claim that a studio in a Western company had to think a certain way. And yes, I do understand thats not what you were saying but I think we should always challenge our own viewpoints. Personally I have love the unique experiences that devs in Japan bring and I agree they don't need to cater to Western sensibilities. I only take issue with you saying how they need to think. Thats dangerous.
What he’s referring to is when a company like Atlus does a game and one of the characters per se ; call one of the other kids a retard , they shouldn’t have to censor the final product because of snowflakes all the way in America that are constantly ranting on twitter . None of these folks are real fans and only look for stuff to cry about . If you start pandering too much they end up taking more than a leg and an arm . Japanese humour is so funny but I hate when it’s censored because of “ western sensibilities “
Everyone understood the meaning behind the message but you. “I think” you need to go to the mirror, look yourself in the eyes call yourself an idiot sandwich.
The sonic music is iconic the mega drive games were some of the best on the system but i wouldn't say they were free of western influence especially since 3 was composed in part by Michael Jackson
But honestly most of the crush 40 soundtrack music lives in my head rent free
Uhhh that's a strange thing for him to say. Even in the interview he admits to listening to a lot of western music.
I think its strange that the topic of Western catering comes up with Sonic at all. Sometimes things just are what they are.
The Outerhaven writes: My Arcade debuts the Sonic the Hedgehog arcade mini-cabs, the mighty player and joystick player at CES 2025.
The popular Sega franchise, Sonic the Hedgehog, has been really successful in recent years, forging paths for the recent upcoming titles.
Sonic deserves a good game to redeem itself to the eyes of millions of fans..it needs to have a lot of challenge and surreal world like the first 4 MD games ... even if the fans of the original are a bit old now to make big part of the sales ..the only way to succeed is to completely return to its original visual and acoustical form
Nope! Sonic is still a beloved character despite all his faults. Sonic Boom is a terrible show and game, yet kids seem to still love Sonic as a character. At least he's not as dead as megaman?
Or they could just listen to fans and do a proper Sonic game
Kind of sad when fans can create fan HD projects of the old games which are better then the stuff they put out.
No there are still plenty of opportunities they can take with the franchise.
-They could make another 2D Sonic game that builds off of Sonic Generations and Sonic 4: Ep2.
-They could make a 3D Sonic game that builds off the foundation of Sonic Generations.
-Create another Sonic All-Stars Racing game.
-Make sure there is high quality in the Mario & Sonic games.
-Perhaps create more spinoffs that prominently feature Sonic's expanded cast.
-Give out details on the upcoming Sonic movie and release a game that coincides with its release.
-Eventually release a Sonic game on PS4 and Xbox One in the future.