Sonic RPG is not canceled
The team working on the untitled Sonic RPG was bought by EA last month, so many were questioning if it was canceled. Bioware has confirmed on their forums that it is still in the works, and not only that, but that there will be a sneak peak very soon.
So, our commitment to Sonic RPG on the DS hasn’t changed a bit - We have a great partner with SEGA and we’re looking forward to being able to show some…some sneak peaks on that game real soon.
I wish it was more than a sneak peak. I just pray it’s not a disaster. The last thing I want to play is a Sonic-themed Jade Empire.
[via Sonic Stadium]
Tags: George, Sonic RPGPOSTED IN: News, Nintendo DS
16 opinions for Sonic RPG is not canceled
Bryan
Nov 16, 2007 at 5:29 am
Personally I’m hoping it’s Castlevania-style, with Sonic maintaining his 2D glory while leveling up and killing stuff. But that’s obviously too good to be true, so I wonder what it really will be like.
Raidens Huge Laser
Nov 16, 2007 at 6:15 am
Bryans idea is the best idea.
I think a lot of gamers would love that. BUUUUUUUUUUT it’s coming from Bioware so I seriously doubt it turns out that way.
Kogen
Nov 16, 2007 at 7:00 am
Even like that I think it’d be stupid. Sonic just doesn’t fit in an RPG. It’ll probably be something crappy like Megaman Battle Network Force: Red Edition 12.
Ian
Nov 16, 2007 at 8:34 am
um.. I would LOVE to play a sonic-themed Jade Empire. Seriously.
udx
Nov 16, 2007 at 9:24 am
Since when is Jade Empire a bad game? Seems you need to check out some of Bioware’s gems.
City Hunter
Nov 16, 2007 at 9:57 am
Jade Empire is a good game, but I don’t want to play a sonic-themed JE too.
And I don’t like a castlevania Sonic rpg.
In my opinion it would be great something like the adventure fields from Sonic Adventure + gameplay from Zelda Phantom hourglass.
I don’t see others ways to make a Sonic RPG…
Jeff
Nov 16, 2007 at 2:57 pm
“Sonic just doesn’t fit in an RPG.”
I remember people saying the same thing about Mario back in the day.
Kogen
Nov 16, 2007 at 3:55 pm
Well they were wrong.
udx
Nov 16, 2007 at 4:20 pm
I remember people saying the same thing about Mario back in the day.
I barely heard anyone say that about Mario. But then again, I was more curious about Mario in an RPG.
Graham
Nov 16, 2007 at 5:43 pm
I like CityHunters idea, having it a bit like Sonic Adventure/Zelda… but can the DS handle something like that?
Especially with Sonic beng speedy?
The only way I can see Sonic being in a RPG would be if he slowed down… and that’s just not how I want to see Sonic.
That would be like Mario being able to curl up into a ball and spin into enemies…. wrong.
George
Nov 16, 2007 at 6:06 pm
Nothing wrong with Jade Empire, its a great game. I want to play a SONIC RPG not a JADE EMPIRE SONIC EDITION. If I wanted to play Jade Empire like game, I’d play Jade Empire.
Kyle
Nov 17, 2007 at 5:55 am
ya know, i dont care if they took Mario RPG and just replaced the sprites, as long as its good thats all i freakin well care about at this point :D
V1L3
Nov 17, 2007 at 6:56 pm
Some of you are also forgetting another Sega game that made everyone go “Huh?” when they said the next installment would be an RPG.
Panzer Dragoon Saga. And it not only turned out good, it became the best game in the series.
And oddly enough, I could see a similar battle system working for Sonic - i.e. Sonic constantly running while you change your position in real-time and select time-based attacks (targeting with the stylus). I could totally imagine the race with Metal Sonic from Sonic CD using a system like Saga’s.
City Hunter
Nov 18, 2007 at 9:37 am
This could be great for Boss fights :)
We have yet to know if Sonic rpg will be a traditional, strategic or action rpg (I’m sure for the last one since it’s developed by a western company).
CaptainUlt
Nov 25, 2007 at 1:05 pm
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don’t want to see Sonic waiting to attack and adventuring slowly on the field. I want to see Sonic running across 2D levels, jumping on springs, and just dashing. Sonic RPG seems like a horrible impletion to make, and it makes Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity make waiting for even. I just want another 2D Sonic again.
A 2D Castlevania Sonic doesn’t seem good, a Tradiontal RPG would just ruin the Sonic franchise, and Strategy, that just would be horrible. A action RPG would be nice though, just make Sonic fast if they do that….
Sonic RPG could make work, having some platforming on the field, and some at leasted action styled combat like Mario and Luigi: Paranters in Time. Maybe a Sonic RPG could work, after all Mario works as a RPG. However, if Bioware screws this up and kills the Sonic franchises, I’m grabbing a pitchfork and starting a angry mob. I’m serious…
Why can’t Sonic Team or Treasure even, devolop this….
Taylor
Dec 19, 2007 at 3:40 pm
if its an rpg it better have chao!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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