Sonic Forces | PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC "The Next Generations"

[Graystripe2000]

Here's a full version of the art they teased yesterday. 

http://nintendoeverything.com/sonic-forces-custom-character-screenshots-and-art/nggallery/image/107624

[Detective Kaito]

Holy fucking shit. I knew a character creator was a possibility, but I wasn't actually expecting it to happen. I'm literally shaking right now.

[azoo]

I told every single one of y'all.

[JezMM]

Man I get people not liking the custom character thing but being "done"?  It's just aesthetics.  From a gameplay standpoint this looks like it could be the tightest big budget Sonic game to date if the level design is on point.  I'm so glad the third gameplay style didn't turn out to be some slow-paced plodding thing or not platforming entirely.

Granted, I now feel even moreso that Classic Sonic was just completely unnecessary for this game - I'm certainly disappointed that once again we have all 2D, 2D/3D hybrid but no all 3D gameplay - but overall just... ARGH this looks FUN.

[Shiny Gems]

The new character and its gameplay looks awesome! I can't wait to personally try it out. It seems fast paced, too, like a Sonic game should be. Another reason for me to get this game.

[CottonCandy]

Ha, I knew there's a character creation in there. As someone who likes that kind of stuff, I'm slightly interested. Guess my old sonic ocs will be put to good use after all. 

[Alex2Beta]

When I saw the thumbnail on Youtube, my heart kinda sunk..Like, I actually knew this was gonna happen ever since the damned rumour, the tweets from Dtoid writer, bland silhouette etc..And yet..This didn't look too bad I guess, I mean it's still and OC maker, but it looks neat gameplay wise - at least until I come to my senses.

 

but if ya' were gonna put a character in with a hook shot swinging gimmick why not a lovable fishing cat, I mean c'mon. :V

[Chris Knopps]

I really can't stand the stage layout I'm seeing.

The music is great and the character creator isn't the worst abomination to hit this franchise but the stage layout is worse than LW in my opinion.

[Marcello]

As I said before, I'm cool with a character creator. And hey, you can make a rabbit, which my old fan character was! IDI the Bunny will return.

8 minutes ago, Kintor said:

So then From the Destructiod article:

• Wolf -- Automatically draws in rings when near them

• Rabbit -- Has longer invincible time after receiving damage

• Cat -- Keeps one ring after being hit

• Dog -- Restarts with five rings after the player dies

• Bear -- Blows away enemies with a homing attack

• Bird -- Flies high with double jump abilities

• Hedgehog -- Collects rings when getting damaged

Which mechanic seems most useful to all of you? Or will you choose based purely on which species you like the most?

 

 

 

I don't like the abilities being tied to the animals. They should be separate.

Wolf and Bird seem to have the most useful skills, but I'll probably stick with the rabbit.

[Blue Blood]

Honestly, the character customisation makes sense in the name "Forces". Presumably you'll be able to create a bunch of recruits? It looks that way from the menu screen, which includes a world map and missions. And the character creator seems to be full of options. It's going to result in a lot of uglies, but this could be so much worse. The custom abilities might yet be fun. 

Also vocal tracks yes please!

[Teoskaven]

Boy, i can't wait to see Sonichu and Coldsteel in full HD 60fps action.

[D.K.]

2 minutes ago, Azoo said:

I told every single one of y'all.

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[DaddlerTheDalek]

22 minutes ago, HedgehogBR said:

https://www.destructoid.com/sonic-forces-will-have-customizable-playable-characters-436357.phtml

It's real!?

*insert evil laugh*

[Badnik Mechanic]

I blame every single member of SSMB & DevintArt for this...

[Junko]

Extra Destructoid details but you guys will be too busy talking about Azoo or whatever.

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In addition to their abilities, these heroes also have "wispons" which are essentially unique gadgets that help make up for the fact that they aren't Sonic. Sega calls them "an evolution of the Color Powers from Sonic Colors." The customizable characters are also equipped with a grappling hook. We took a trip to Sega's offices earlier this year and played as a red wolf with a flamethrower.

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[Carbo]

Sigh they put grappling hooks in

Now I have to like the game just on principle

[StaticMania]

Classic Sonic probably didn't need to be here. It could've just been Sonic and the OC.

[Zippo]

[Ellipsis-Ultima]

Larry right now-

I'm gonna state my thoughts later but currently? I'm in utter disbelief.

[Sonikko]

It looks like the custom character doesn't have its own stages, he/she just goes through the Modern Sonic stage in the trailer, at least the 3D sections are the same. If it's like that it's nothing more than unuseful padding.

Besides. If they're doing this OC thing they really don't understand what the fanbase has been asking for the past 10 years. Why this OC thing when they could've had Tails, Knuckles, and stuff like that, look at how they handled the characters in the Generations challenges.

[DarkRula]

Where's my damn chameleon?

Ah, I can live without it, since I at least play as a rabbit.

Looking good with the creator. From the gameplay footage it seems I might actually enjoy Wisps this time around. Also, vocal themes within gameplay? I hope we can hear the full of that theme at E3, as I absolutely want more of it.

[Wraith]

The custom shit looks pretty harmless but the actual level design and movement is still bugging the SHIT out of me, man. Looks so static and dull.

[Marcello]

Oh, the game seems to have a world map, by the way:

[Diogenes]

2 minutes ago, Carbo said:

Sigh they put grappling hooks in

Now I have to like the game just on principle

It looks like it's entirely automated though so it's still shit.

[Your Vest Friend]

Huh, they managed to handle it quite well. The couple of examples shown look nice. 

Also it does look like that red wolf would be considered the default for the reference of future games. Cool beans.