Sonic's Art Direction

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Sonic's Art Direction; What should the next Sonic game look like?
Tweet Topic Started: Jan 31 2012, 01:54 PM (321 Views)
Brick Mage	Jan 31 2012, 01:54 PM Post #1
I'll be there every step of the way... Posts: 4,813 Group: C Rank Legend Member #1,680 Joined: July 13, 2007	I think most of us can agree that Sonic games have always had good artwork... That is, not the art that you see in-game. But think about in-game art. You might think on Rush's clever blend of 3D and 2D or Unleashed's astounding Hedgehog Engine-powered environments as some of Sonic's greatest visual feats. Or you can think on their controversial decisions, such as Sonic 2006's "realism." Am I the only one who would like to see some more visual artistic innovation in the actual gameplay of the Sonic games, though? Think about it: What if there was a cel-shaded console Sonic? Or what if there was an anime-styled 2D Sonic? What are your thoughts, =SB=? Edited by Brick Mage, Jan 31 2012, 01:54 PM.



Lady BlizShadow	Jan 31 2012, 06:52 PM Post #2
I still can't use this. Posts: 6,546 Group: Former Monarchs Member #6,722 Joined: March 16, 2008	I think I only pine for a revamp in the art style under the guise that it lends itself to the game play or spin-off universe; really, the Storybook series is just begging for some 2D fairy tale goodness a la Rayman Origins. But for the bigger games, I dunno. The locations in Sonic games tend to have significant variance and unique set pieces, and the graphical engine we have now is capable of standing on its own two feet when it comes to encapsulating that variety. So long as the color palettes keep looking bright and awesome and Sega keeps doing their usual, I'll be happy.
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SonicSynthesis	Feb 5 2012, 01:51 PM Post #3
Hydrocity Act 1 Posts: 90 Group: C Rank Adventurer Member #12,522 Joined: November 10, 2011 Xbox Live Gamertag: SonicBrewtality	For a 2D game i'd like to see retro graphics. It worked with Megaman 9 and 10.



Lord Tora Unlimited Crusader	Feb 5 2012, 01:56 PM Post #4
【The Knight of Tigers 】 Posts: 5,462 Group: Former Monarchs Member #6,733 Joined: March 17, 2008 Gender: Male Country: Australia 3DS Friend Code: 0404-6433-6113 Steam ID: crusaderandtimothy	Make it look like TWEWY. trollface Actually... hey, that's not a bad idea
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ChAoSBounD	Feb 6 2012, 10:21 AM Post #5
Hydrocity Act 2 Posts: 119 Group: B Rank Adventurer Member #12,262 Joined: July 24, 2011 Xbox Live Gamertag: TwitchyWheat8	Quote: Make it look like TWEWY. trollface Actually... hey, that's not a bad idea Considering that his 20th anniversity was, I dunno, LAST year. But yeah.
	Hello dear Sonic Fans! I'm ChAoSBounD (aka pkxchaos on deviantArt, secretmelody07M5A on Youtube, earth16melody on Skype, formally M5_Annie on the Starmen.net forums and secretmelody07 on deviantArt). It's a pleasure to meet you! [Outside of SonicBlast Forums] Spoiler: click to toggle My deviantArt! My Youtube! [My Fanstory!] Spoiler: click to toggle Libertes Mobius: UNDER RECONSTRUCTION! [Other Things!] Spoiler: click to toggle Yeah, I'd wish that happened..that'll be the time. Even though underrated, these guys are AWESOME! My Artroom! Warning: POST-A-HOLIC ON THE LOOSE! Who's Ghost? Visit the wonderful channel of DarkRazorZ for daily laughs from the famous internet radio segment of TCR, Radio Graffiti!


Lord Tora Unlimited Crusader	Feb 6 2012, 05:29 PM Post #6
【The Knight of Tigers 】 Posts: 5,462 Group: Former Monarchs Member #6,733 Joined: March 17, 2008 Gender: Male Country: Australia 3DS Friend Code: 0404-6433-6113 Steam ID: crusaderandtimothy	ChAoSBounD Feb 6 2012, 10:21 AM Quote: Make it look like TWEWY. trollface Actually... hey, that's not a bad idea Considering that his 20th anniversity was, I dunno, LAST year. But yeah. What's that got to do with anything? Never mentioned anything about the 20th anniversary. Are you TWISTING my WORDS?! U... UNFORGIVABLE! Or smething like that. Point being, what the heck are you even talking about?
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ChAoSBounD	Feb 7 2012, 08:10 PM Post #7
Hydrocity Act 2 Posts: 119 Group: B Rank Adventurer Member #12,262 Joined: July 24, 2011 Xbox Live Gamertag: TwitchyWheat8	@Tora: Did I pull a nerve? I'm sorry.. I was just joking around, that's all. I know better that Sonic is technically 15ish and they wouldn't been making him that age of being 20. Edited by ChAoSBounD, Feb 7 2012, 08:13 PM.
	Hello dear Sonic Fans! I'm ChAoSBounD (aka pkxchaos on deviantArt, secretmelody07M5A on Youtube, earth16melody on Skype, formally M5_Annie on the Starmen.net forums and secretmelody07 on deviantArt). It's a pleasure to meet you! [Outside of SonicBlast Forums] Spoiler: click to toggle My deviantArt! My Youtube! [My Fanstory!] Spoiler: click to toggle Libertes Mobius: UNDER RECONSTRUCTION! [Other Things!] Spoiler: click to toggle Yeah, I'd wish that happened..that'll be the time. Even though underrated, these guys are AWESOME! My Artroom! Warning: POST-A-HOLIC ON THE LOOSE! Who's Ghost? Visit the wonderful channel of DarkRazorZ for daily laughs from the famous internet radio segment of TCR, Radio Graffiti!


DJGameFreakTheIguana	Feb 8 2012, 10:40 PM Post #8
Launch Base Act 2 Posts: 315 Group: A Rank Guardian Member #10,104 Joined: June 27, 2009	I actually prefer the visuals from SA2, Shadow, and 06, that just what I'm into, and one of the main reasons why those are 3 of my 4 favorites. I did like what generations had though, and City Escaped actually improved a little to me. Maybe use the new engine on some locations like Green Forest, Pumpkin Hill, or final rush, and I'd be good. Other then that, it mainly comes down to gameplay with me. X)
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HollyYoshi	Feb 9 2012, 05:34 AM Post #9
I object to your claims Posts: 15,025 Group: =SB= Queens Member #9,640 Joined: January 9, 2009 Gender: Female Country: United States of America 3DS Friend Code: 1891-1489-0768 Nintendo ID: Agent_Blaire Game Currently Playing: Yoshi's Island	Just give me what was shown in Generations and I'll be happy. (=



deadsoul	Feb 11 2012, 05:04 PM Post #10
Marble Garden Act 2 Posts: 163 Group: A Rank Adventurer Member #12,715 Joined: January 20, 2012 Xbox Live Gamertag: darkhanyuu 3DS Friend Code: 0044-3292-9634	It'd be cool to to play as an anime style Sonic in the games



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