SONIC: THE RPG

In my opinion, the battle interface isn't absolutely horrible, but it could be better. The graphics are pretty good and the map screenshot kind of reminds me of either of the Mario & Luigi games graphics.

author=Karsuman link=topic=697.msg9618#msg9618 date=1203876824

author=Quiversee link=topic=697.msg9443#msg9443 date=1203551222
Ah well, I do agree that, other than Shadow, the characters started from the 3D games left a lot to be desired.

Nah, he's just as bad as the rest really. He appeared in a bunch of genuinely bad games along with all the other new characters. Because, let's admit it, Shadow the Hedgehog was a crappy game that we are better off forgeting.

I'll pretend I didn't read that.

I will be honest and admit that I wanted a Sonic RPG back in the 90s when Super Mario RPG was out. Personally I'd have taken the battle system into a more traditional direction, rather than tapping the screen with the controller inside expanding circles at differing speeds. There are many promising moves and personal abilities that would be good for an rpg system. Knuckle's rock breaking and climbing moves, Tail's ability to fly, Sonic's speed coupled with the addition of his Sonic 3 'forcefield' and more regular spin attacks (you can imagine powering up a Dash-Attack in-game by selecting the option and then hammering the attack button to power it up as much as you can before he zooms off and strikes the Badnick in question).

I have a DS (brought largely because of the idea of the Kingdom Hearts game due out for it) and will give it a try. Though I am not holding my breath for RPG gold.

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author=Karsuman link=topic=697.msg9618#msg9618 date=1203876824

author=Quiversee link=topic=697.msg9443#msg9443 date=1203551222
Ah well, I do agree that, other than Shadow, the characters started from the 3D games left a lot to be desired.

Nah, he's just as bad as the rest really. He appeared in a bunch of genuinely bad games along with all the other new characters. Because, let's admit it, Shadow the Hedgehog was a crappy game that we are better off forgeting.

I'll pretend I didn't read that.

Hate to sound mean and all, but Shadow isn't a great character, he's just sonic with black paint over him with a stupid backstory no one cares about. Not to mention his game made no sense, why drive in vechiles that shadow could probably outrun? Not to mention the horrid gameplay. Personally I think Sonic was better off just being Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Robotnik (yes you heard me), and Metal Sonic (Amy MAYBE).

Sonic Team is a horrible company, I loved the 3 original sonic games because of the simple idea of speed and puzzles, but ever since sonic went 3D the whole franchise just went downwards.

Though I have to admit this game looks promising due to the fact that it's not made by Sonic Team and actually made by BioWare (Second to Black Isle for best WRPGs).

Nah Shadow the Hedgehog I thought was an okay game it was diffrent and the then multiple storylines where cool I just hope they get another voice-actor for tails he sounds like a first-grader he was perfect in Sonic 2 Battle. I thought the First two Sonic Adventure games where great it all went downhill with Sonic Heroes I think...

Shadow is a great character, he's Metal Sonic with a background. Everyone loves the badass character. They should of made him stay evil as going good. Like in Shadow the Hedgehog when

The last decade of Sonic has been pretty lame. It's basically "fairly cool Sonic and all his shitty friends".

Now THAT would be something amazing, and maybe also do new stuff like New Super Mario Bros., but like you said, completely 2D.

I liked just about all of the sonic songs to date, although the ones from Sonic Riders were a bit iffy... but I'd love to see some Sonic remakes. They've remained just about every game at least once.

I agree. So far, if I remember right the only Sonic song I dont really care for is "7 Rings in Hand" and any sonic song would be good to use in the RPG. I can already think of a few that would work for the few screens shown before.