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Instead of condemning and ridiculing the title, he's one of a select few trying to fix it. But not Ian Moris, a developer known online by his handle ChaosX. Most Sonic fans want to forget the game was ever released.
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The PS3 version has a 43-percent rating on the reviews aggregation site Metacritic, which is lower than Sonic Forces, Sonic & the Black Knight and Shadow the Hedgehog - the hugely divisive game where Sega's black-and-red antihero skated around with sub-machine guns and said "damn" a lot. Many consider Sonic 06 to be the lowest point in the franchise. Oh, and it was also the game that had a universally hated kiss scene between Sonic and a human princess. Patient players were rewarded with a passable-at-best blend of platforming and action as well as open-world zones that were barren and seemingly half finished.
They hated the finicky controls, too, as well as the uncooperative camera system, agonizingly long load times and glitch-riddled levels.
Critics slammed the ambitious but poorly written story, which combined time travel, all-powerful gods and a post-apocalyptic future filled with nothing but fire and abandoned skyscrapers. The game, simply titled Sonic the Hedgehog (commonly referred to as Sonic 06), was a visual leap forward for the franchise and offered three playable characters, including telekinetic newcomer Silver, with separate but interwoven story lines.īut the game was a massive flop. It was the character's first outing on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 hardware, and Sega clearly wanted to make an impact. You can reach her on Twitter.The 2006 reboot of Sonic the Hedgehog was supposed to be a turning point for the blue blur. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is currently scheduled to race into theaters on April 8, 2022.Īdele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist.
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In addition to Netflix's Sonic Prime, coming in 2022, a sequel to the Sonic the Hedgehog movie is in the works, with Jeff Fowler, who helmed the 2020 film, reportedly returning to direct the SEGA Sonic-oriented project from a script by Pat Casey and Josh Miller. We look forward now to bringing fresh and exciting Sonic content to fans both new and old."Ī further statement read: "Man of Action Entertainment are incredibly excited to help introduce the iconic Sonic to a whole new generation of fans via this epic, world-bending, high-adrenaline adventure that honors his legacy." "This premium franchise is ideally suited to WildBrain's capabilities and it's already inspiring great things from our talented creative teams," WildBrain President Josh Scherba said in his statement. "We've witnessed first-hand the enduring popularity of this brand from the strong and steady global demand for our library of legacy Sonic series. We're thrilled to partner with WildBrain, Man of Action Entertainment, and Netflix to speed into this new, animated chapter in the Sonic franchise." "Sonic the Hedgehog is a global entertainment icon that has captivated audiences since its video game debut in 1991," added SEGA's Ivo Gerscovich. "With over 1.14 billion game units sold and downloaded to date, an exciting feature film, a robust licensing program, and more, SEGA's iconic hedgehog continues to surprise and delight audiences worldwide.
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The series based on the beloved video game - which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year - is said to build upon the momentum that was generated for the iconic character following the release of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie last year, with an all-new adventure that aims to "match the scale and scope of the epic adventures synonymous with the Sonic franchise." "I spent many hours with the blue blur as a kid and it's a privilege to be able to bring this character everyone knows and loves on a brand new adventure with Netflix - one that a generation of loyal fans and brand new fans around the world can enjoy." "Sonic is a beloved character and holds a special place in everyone's heart including my own," Netflix's Director of Original Animation, Dominique Bazay, said in a statement following the announcement.