Arzest leading development on Sonic Superstars, producer weighs in
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
According to Sonic series producer Takashi Iizuka, Arzest is leading development on Sonic Superstars.
Iizuka shared the news in an interview with Eurogamer. He said SEGA “needed someone who understands the classic Sonic series and understands that gameplay format, in order to really execute well on the final product.” That’s where Naoto Ohshima comes in, as he’s the original creator of Sonic the Hedgehog and was with the series at the very beginning.
Iizuka said:
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[Preview] Hands-on with Sonic Superstars and new gameplay
Posted on 10 months ago by Nicholas Serpa in Previews, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
It feels like there’s a lot riding on Sonic Superstars. While it’s (only?) been six years since the highly acclaimed Sonic Mania brought the franchise back to its roots, that game was developed by a team of indie developers; it’s been far longer since Sonic Team itself has attempted to bring the blue blur back to the side-scrolling realm [update: Sonic Team’s Takashi Iizuka is involved, but has since confirmed Arzest is leading development]. After recently playing a demo of Sonic Superstars at Summer Game Fest Play Days, I’m optimistic the game will manage to recapture a lot of what people love about old-school Sonic, while leaving the door open for some exciting new mechanics to shine.
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Sonic Superstars team started by replicating classic gameplay “very precisely”
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If there’s one thing Sonic Superstars needs to nail, it’s the gameplay – including the controls and physics. Series producer Takashi Iizuka has now shared some comments that seem to point that things are heading in the right direction.
In an interview with IGN, Iizuka mentioned that the development team started out by replicating the classic gameplay the franchise is known for “very precisely”. That should come as somewhat of a relief to fans wondering about how Sonic Superstars feels, especially as games such as Sonic the Hedgehog 4 received criticism when it came to the physics.
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Sonic Superstars has new levels only, producer talks art style
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
According to Sonic producer Takashi Iizuka, Sonic Superstars will only feature new levels. The game will not be bringing back stages from past titles.
If there’s one thing we’ve seen from the Sonic series over the years, it’s been the reliance on levels going back to the franchise’s earliest days. At this point, fans are used to seeing areas like Green Hill Zone. However, in Sonic Superstars, it’ll be new content only.
Speaking with IGN, Iizuka explained the decision to offer new stages only in Sonic Superstars rather than past levels:
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Sonic Superstars revealed for Switch
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
SEGA has just announced the next 2D entry in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, Sonic Superstars. It will launch worldwide on Switch this fall.
Here’s an overview with more details:
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Sonic Origins Plus’ physical release has new content as separate download code
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Those interested in picking up the upcoming physical version of Sonic Origins Plus might be disappointed to hear that not everything is included on the cartridge. Based on boxes showing up at retailers – specifically GameStop in this case – it seems that the new content is instead offered as a download code.
You’ll be getting the original, base experience on the Switch cartridge. With everything SEGA is introducing with the “Plus” version, it appears that’s all tied to an eShop download.
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Samba de Amigo: Party Central song list
Posted on 11 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
SEGA has revealed the song list for Samba de Amigo: Party Central ahead of the game’s launch this summer. This comes courtesy of the official website.
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Samba de Amigo: Party Central release date set for August, Digital Deluxe Edition revealed
Posted on 11 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
SEGA today revealed a final release date and digital editions. The game is due out exclusively for Switch on August 29, 2023.
Samba de Amigo: Party Central will have a Digital Deluxe Edition on the Switch eShop. It includes the following:
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Alien: Isolation getting a physical release on Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
It’s taken quite some time, but Alien: Isolation is finally receiving the physical treatment on Switch.
Alongside the standard version, there’ll be a couple of special editions. With the VHS Classic Edition, buyers will receive a VHS-style box and slipcover alongside a steelbook and copy of the game. Also planned is the Collection Collector’s Edition featuring the VHS Classic Edition contents, plus a poster, soundtrack, and model of the Sevastopol Space Station.
Ian Flynn returning for Sonic Frontiers story DLC
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Ian Flynn is back on board with Sonic Frontiers for the game’s story DLC. That news comes directly from Flynn, who shared the news on Twitter.
Director Morio Kishimoto handled the events and key details. After that, it was Flynn’s responsibility “to flesh it out.” He added that “the team is extremely hard-working and ambitious,” and “the DLC will be truly important.”
