Hello, Sonic fans of KH13, Firaga The Hedgehog here, speeding across the other side of the rainbow to give you a breakdown of the trailer for the upcoming Sonic Boom video game. (Nobody else did it, so I might as well.)
Before I begin, let's take a look at the trailer one more time, in case you haven't seen it yourself:
Things to note: 1) Yes, I realize the redesigns for Sonic, Amy, Tails, and Knuckles have become rather, er, polarizing since their first teasings. I personally have no problems with the designs and I think the Sonic crew looks better than ever... you're not going to kill me for that, right? D: I mean, Tails looks like he's a tech whiz, WHICH HE IS, Amy looks like she's actually ready to smash shit with her Piko Piko Hammer instead of just being... well, Amy. Sonic is the same guy he's always been, just with a Nathan Drake ascot, so no problems there. Also, just to point out, I think that Knuckles looks better than ever. Sorry, guys, but the whole "big tough guy brawler" look is something that actually does appeal to me. I mean shit, look at him, he looks like a beast! So what if he's not puny like the other guys, Knuckles is the power guy of the group. He needs to look the part. He was badass before and he just looks even more badass now. 2) Overall, the game looks tantalizing to the eyes. This game may only be coming for Wii U and the 3DS, but when I first saw it, I could have sworn it was going to be on PS4 or even Xbox One. It looks THAT good, people. This is quite possibly the best looking Sonic game that's ever been made, and I'm not kidding. Previous games have looked aesthetically pleasing as well, but this takes the cake. 3) Gameplay, the core of all games, looks like its going to be reminiscenet of both the Sonic Adventure series and Sonic Heroes, with all four characters having unique playstyles that revolve around their individual skills: Sonic's speed, Knuckles' power, Tails's smarts, and Amy's agility, as well as a general platforming experience for all four individually AND when they're all grouped together. Also, that Shadow Of The Colossus-type scene at the end... damn. O.o
Overall, this game looks good. It's still a work in progress, however, so we really shouldn't get our hopes too high. Still, the potential is astronomical to me, and that's not just b/c of his trailer: the developers behind the Wii U version of the game, Big Button Studios, is a new team making this game as their first... HOWEVER... this team is comprised of ex-Naughty Dog members. Yes, that's right. The same type of people who helped bring us the joy of games like Crash Bandicoot, Jax & Daxter, Uncharted, and even The Last Of Us. Excited yet? THEN GET EXCITED.
Whoo, boy, I haven't written this much in a while. Still, this is all I have to say about this game and the trailer. I'm excited, you should be excited, and the Sonic fanbase should be too. (Even tho I know most of them are just whining like usual. )
Hello, Sonic fans of KH13, Firaga The Hedgehog here, speeding across the other side of the rainbow to give you a breakdown of the trailer for the upcoming Sonic Boom video game. (Nobody else did it, so I might as well.)
Before I begin, let's take a look at the trailer one more time, in case you haven't seen it yourself:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_2365269009&feature=iv&src_vid=h_A3e2bl334&v=NRprvD5J-YA
Alright, now lets get started:
Things to note: 1) Yes, I realize the redesigns for Sonic, Amy, Tails, and Knuckles have become rather, er, polarizing since their first teasings. I personally have no problems with the designs and I think the Sonic crew looks better than ever... you're not going to kill me for that, right? D: I mean, Tails looks like he's a tech whiz, WHICH HE IS, Amy looks like she's actually ready to smash shit with her Piko Piko Hammer instead of just being... well, Amy. Sonic is the same guy he's always been, just with a Nathan Drake ascot, so no problems there. Also, just to point out, I think that Knuckles looks better than ever. Sorry, guys, but the whole "big tough guy brawler" look is something that actually does appeal to me. I mean shit, look at him, he looks like a beast! So what if he's not puny like the other guys, Knuckles is the power guy of the group. He needs to look the part. He was badass before and he just looks even more badass now. 2) Overall, the game looks tantalizing to the eyes. This game may only be coming for Wii U and the 3DS, but when I first saw it, I could have sworn it was going to be on PS4 or even Xbox One. It looks THAT good, people. This is quite possibly the best looking Sonic game that's ever been made, and I'm not kidding. Previous games have looked aesthetically pleasing as well, but this takes the cake. 3) Gameplay, the core of all games, looks like its going to be reminiscenet of both the Sonic Adventure series and Sonic Heroes, with all four characters having unique playstyles that revolve around their individual skills: Sonic's speed, Knuckles' power, Tails's smarts, and Amy's agility, as well as a general platforming experience for all four individually AND when they're all grouped together. Also, that Shadow Of The Colossus-type scene at the end... damn. O.o
Overall, this game looks good. It's still a work in progress, however, so we really shouldn't get our hopes too high. Still, the potential is astronomical to me, and that's not just b/c of his trailer: the developers behind the Wii U version of the game, Big Button Studios, is a new team making this game as their first... HOWEVER... this team is comprised of ex-Naughty Dog members. Yes, that's right. The same type of people who helped bring us the joy of games like Crash Bandicoot, Jax & Daxter, Uncharted, and even The Last Of Us. Excited yet? THEN GET EXCITED.
Whoo, boy, I haven't written this much in a while. Still, this is all I have to say about this game and the trailer. I'm excited, you should be excited, and the Sonic fanbase should be too. (Even tho I know most of them are just whining like usual.
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Edited by Firaga Sensei