![]() ![]() Marketing always tries it’s hardest to adapt as quickly and frequently as we change. It means knowing what people are into today and capitalizing on societies current sensibilities. Many people, including the staff behind the Sonic franchise in the past, believe that relevance means keeping up with the times. Now, the visuals of this game are the real reason I’m talking about it in this blog post, because I think the very existence of Sonic Mania and it’s positive reception makes a very important point about what it really means to be relevant. The pop in colour, the expressiveness in the characters eyes, the smears, the angles, the smoke effects. The classical animation done by Tyson Hesse and Yotta warms my heart and fills me with joy every time I watch it. The game captures the 16 bit aesthetic and feel of the genesis installments of Sonic but includes more frames making for more seamless transitions between movements. It helps when you have both pixel sprite and traditional animation that’s some of the best the two mediums have seen in some time respectively. Much to my dismay, I have yet to play the game hands on in order to completely sing it’s praises, but truthfully I’ve been having boundless fun just watching playthroughs of the game online. It’s the highest rated Sonic game released in years and to this day receives plentiful praise from fans and critics alike. Indeed, if the rumors are true, this new game will eschew the “All-Stars” of Sonic & All-Star Racing Transformed, and instead focus entirely on the hedgehog and friends.Sonic Mania, The beautifully animated, retro, nostalgic callback to the genesis days of Sonic the Hedgehog has made quite an impact in todays market in a way that the Sonic the Hedgehog brand hasn’t made in a long time. The episodes will feature Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails, take place in the world of Sonic Mania, and be connected by a single storyline.Īlthough not much info is out about the upcoming animations, they’ll be viewable for free on YouTube, and will kick off with “Classic Sonic getting back to where he belongs.” After several years of mediocre games and general disappointments, it seems like Sonic is running at full speed once again – let’s hope Sega can keep the momentum rolling.ĮDIT: The panel’s conclusion also teased the previously rumored Sonic kart racing game, employing a quick teaser featuring a revving car and a single letter “R.” This is likely a reference to the Sega Saturn game Sonic R, a racing title featuring all Sonic characters. The five-episode series will carry of the style and tone of the Sonic Mania’s now-iconic intro cinematic, and will likely be helmed by the same director, Tyson Hesse. In addition, the upgrades will be available as free DLC for anyone who already owns Sonic Mania.įinally, the SXSW panel also announced an animated series, Sonic Mania Adventures. With a price set at $29.99 and a release set for “Summer 2018,” it looks like the definitive edition of Sonic’s recent smash-hit will be rolling out sooner rather than later. Set for Xbox One, PS4, and Switch, the physical release includes a holographic slip cover, a “Reversible Genesis/MEGA-Drive sleeve” (assumedly the interior art), and a 32-page Sonic Mania artbook. In addition to a new “Encore Mode” and “Expanded Competition,” Sonic Mania Plus will add two characters: Mighty the Armadillo and Ray the Flying Squirrel, from the 1993 arcade title SegaSonic the Hedgehog. Now, Sega intends to follow up the 16-bit success with two new releases: a deluxe edition of the game titled Sonic Mania Plus, and a YouTube animated series named Sonic Mania Adventures.Īnnounced at SXSW, Sonic Mania Plus will feature a number of upgrades to Sonic Mania, and feature the game’s first physical release. Calling to mind the Sonic titles of yesteryear, Mania was a neo-retro hit, sweeping fans old and new off their feet. Dashing out August of last year, Sonic Mania took the hurried hedgehog back to his roots with classic 2D gameplay and art. ![]()
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