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3 Reasons Why Sonic Boom Is Both A Good & Bad Thing For The Series

The Game Inquirer says: "So the next big Sonic title was announced a few weeks ago with gamers around the world quick to voice their opinion on the shockingly different direction SEGA are planning to take the blue hedgehog. “This game looks awful” and “I’m done with the franchise” rang the forums with the occasional “I like it” comment popping up every now and again. Now we’ve had time to digest things a little longer I decided to list three reasons why I feel Sonic Boom may not necessarily be a bad thing for the series along with three that have me concerned."

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iplay1up24144d ago

The developers of this game are very well known, Big Red Button may not be. This game looks great.

wonderfulmonkeyman4144d ago

I think it looks awesome, but I feel that games that hit Nintendo systems just can't win these days with people, through no fault of their own, as far as trying new things goes.

People cry for something familiar, something familiar hits the Nintendo system, "OMG we want something NEW already!"

People try something new on said system, "OMG the new stuff isn't what we wanted! Give us something we know and love!"

I feel sorry for them whenever that happens.XD

SpideySpeakz4144d ago

First world problems. I bet poor kids on Asia and Africa would love the hell out this game. Our current culture is too self-centered, and demanding.
Honesty, Sonic Boom reminds me of the Crash series, which has a nostalgic value to me. I'll be definitely picking it up.

ritsuka6664144d ago

It's like this:

Omg heres the games Nintendo?????

Nintendo release Mario 3D: Omg same shit of game!!1

Nintendo can't can win!

sonic9894144d ago

i think its a bad decision
i hate the character design of Sonic , also they removed the chaos emeralds .
what i am thinking is that this game is sega's answer to skylanders ( which i hate too )
whats making me optimistic is the fact that the game and the series wont hit japan which in my opinion is very good since that would mean there will be more traditional Sonic design in future games

SegaGamer4144d ago

I agree. I didn't know that they had removed the chaos emeralds, that's just stupid.

I'm glad these designs aren't here to stay and that they are just to tie in with the new cartoon series.

I think it's best just to view this Sonic game as a spin off to the main series, like Sonic and the Black Knight, Sonic and the Secret Rings, Sonic Riders etc etc.

ChickeyCantor4143d ago

Just because I say no offense doesn't mean I'm not fully aware it COULD be offensive. It's what the whole phrase implies.

If they changed the designs on my favorite character I'm not going to ballistic over it. Say what you will, but Sonic fans are one of the most indecisive people around. You guys don't know what you want.

ChickeyCantor4144d ago (Edited 4144d ago )

"my opinion is very good since that would mean there will be more traditional Sonic design in future games"

The character designs are only for this game.
I forgot how terrible sonic fans are. No offense by you all sound like a bunch of 5 years old trying to make sonic seem cool or something. Knuckles design is no different than the image Sonic always had. Trying to be cool, but never was.

I loved sonic back in the days, including the Adventure games and Sonic generations. But in between the franchise has been lost. And to ask the same thing over and over is bound to give more crappy sonic games.

SegaGamer4143d ago (Edited 4143d ago )

You say "no offense" but then you go and offend anyway...........i think if anyone sounds like a child here it is you.

Also i am pretty sure you would be annoyed too if you seen changes to the character designs of one of your favourite games.

Like i said though, it's not going to become a regular thing, so i am fine with it being a 1 off.

SegaGamer4143d ago

Actually i have had no problem with Sonic games ever, this new character design is the only thing i have ever had a problem with when it comes to Sonic.

It's not the hardcore Sonic fans that has had problems with Sonic games, it's the people who haven't even bothered with Sonic for years now that keep saying Sonic is a mess. The real Sonic fans are fine with Sonic the way it is.

sonic9894143d ago

@ SEGA
you are a carbon copy of me .
couldnt have said it any better

wonderfulmonkeyman4144d ago

You.....you ARE aware that this Sonic isn't replacing the main series, right?
It doesn't sound like you knew that.

sonic9894144d ago

i know that buddy .
but the japan thing is just to justify it even more .
thank you

Justindark4143d ago

well i'm sure they did not make this game just for you only...

sonic9894143d ago (Edited 4143d ago )

yeah the same apply to you too sir .
I couldnt careless about your opinion have a nice day

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Axonometri4144d ago (Edited 4144d ago )

Why are so many afraid of change or something fresh and new?
Not to diminish the point, it just that I get reminded every day that hardly any new properties are given a chance.

I get fleshing out and peaking a property, but there seems to be a huge problem as to know when we've past a peak.

Sonic Boom is a great idea. Refreshing and brilliant design.

ricochetmg4144d ago

I agree just like DMC was freaking awesome.

ChickeyCantor4144d ago

Change nothing people complain.
Change somethings people complain.

ZeekQuattro4144d ago

Especially die-hard Sonic fans. Nothing is good enough for them anymore.

Geekman4144d ago

It's basically Jax and Daxter on the Wii U in the form of Sonic the Hedgehog. I can't complain.

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Sonic The Hedgehog: 6 Classic Sonics We'd Love to See in The Movie's Redesign

Here are some classic Sonic designs that could replace the controversial original debuted in Paramount's latest trailer.

SegaGamer2245d ago (Edited 2245d ago )

Just scrap the whole thing. Nobody wants a Sonic movie, especially the fans. Hollywood rarely gets game movies right.

PhoenixUp2245d ago

How can any studio executive look at the time tested and proven Sonic designs over the years and come up with that monstrosity

Just look how how the Detective Pikachu movie successfully adapts so many of Pokémon to the big screen to mostly everyone’s visual pleasure.

Why would you deviate from that? The blueprint is already in front of you!

jaymacx2245d ago

This is why it is important that a movie maker form their vision around the source material instead of having the source material conform to a movie maker’s vision. Hollywood usually does the later unfortunately.

FlyingFoxy2245d ago

Eh, people are going to find a way to bash it IMDB style no matter what. I personally rarely pay attention to those kind of sites since taste differs anyways.

chris2352245d ago

the only people who are goin towatch this is toddlers with their parents. no need to get too elaborated about this project.

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Sonic Boom series: Not a Total Failure

The Sonic Boom series get a lot of flack from the Sonic and gaming community at large. And in a lot of ways that's very much earned. But not all is bad when it comes to Sonic Boom games if you're willing to step around (or forgive) Rise of Lyric.

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PhoenixUp2859d ago

The tv show is the best thing to come out of this spinoff franchise

lellkay2858d ago

The TV show is so good, way better than it has any business being.

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Sonic Boom Can Finally Die

The Sonic Boom games have all been bad. Some gave Fire & Ice a shot, hoping for a revival, but things haven't changed.

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PhoenixUp3190d ago (Edited 3190d ago )

I hope Sega stops producing Sonic Boom games. The TV show is great though

-Foxtrot3188d ago

The TV series is just as bad

You want something to die for good...you got to get rid of everything.

XisThatKid3188d ago

I'm into some pretty dumb shows but Sonic Boom is certain garage. There way to comedic relationship with Robotnik and Sonic friends is a deal breaker for me off the jump despite everything else wrong with this abomination.

SegaGamer3188d ago

The show is awful too. Everything surrounding Sonic Boom is just not what Sonic is. The Cartoon, the games, the voice actors, the character designs, it's all terrible.

wonderfulmonkeyman3188d ago

Knuckles should never have skipped leg day at the gym...

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quent3188d ago

Kill It with acid, bleach and then fire