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

[NegaMix]

...*ahem*...

Welp, with that overreaction out of the way... I dunno what to think about this. Some of their gameplay seems to imply that they use Wisp energy for weapons rather than the usual transformations that Sonic goes through. (Also, hi Burst Wisp!)

I... I'm lost for words.

[PC the Hedgehog]

Looks neat! I don't really care much for custom characters, but I'm sure we'll see some pretty neat designs.

I'm ready to see some new levels or more modern Sonic gameplay, though.

[Apollo Chungus]

You know what? Count me as interested in this game now!

I must admit, I'd been fairly indifferent to Forces since its announcement. For months, all we had was a CGI trailer that didn't say much beyond what the tone of the game could be. When we got something, it was either pretty cool (Modern Sonic's back) or there was going to be a better alternative available in Sonic Mania (Classic stuff). But now?

You've got a character creator, along with gadgets that allow any rando civilian to become as badass the main characters (a personal favourite trope of mine)? Now you've got my attention. I don't know if I'll buy the game full price, but I'm definitely buying it at some point thanks to thanks to this news! Hope to see where this goes from here!

-Jim McGrath/FrDougal9000

[StaticMania]

Just now, DarkRula said:

Looking good with the creator. From the gameplay footage it seems I might actually enjoy Wisps this time around.

They only showed off Burst, and that was one of the few good wisps to begin with. There's still the chance for negative wisps.

[Jovahexeon Jax Joranvexeon]

3 minutes ago, Apollo Justice said:

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

 

I'm sorry, what about Azoo?

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Kinda in on the dark on this one.

[Sonikko]

At least we now know they've spent the last 4 years designing accessories and customization for the OC. It's not like they needed to polish their core game or something.

[DiamondX]

My biggest question now...

Is this a one time thing? (I guess it will depend on the gane's sales)

[Tani Coyote]

This will either end very good, or very bad. We shall have to see.

It's an interesting concept.

The return of vocal themes full force is giving me all sorts of good vibes, though. I missed them.

[Junko]

Just now, Jovahexeon Joranvexeon said:

I'm sorry, what about Azoo?

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Kinda in on the dark on this one.

 

Azoo.

[Kintor]

3 minutes ago, Marcello said:

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

Yes! World Adventure 2.0 here we come!

[Chris Knopps]

Does this also mean no Super Sonic final boss in the game?

[Graystripe2000]

The Wisps in the game are called "Wispons". 

https://www.twitter.com/tssznews/status/864503051922657280

[pppp]

Wolf -- Automatically draws in rings when near them.....So the thunder shield.

Rabbit -- Has longer invincible time after receiving damage........Seriously? That's it?

Cat -- Keeps one ring after being hit........Hum....ok....

Dog -- Restarts with five rings after the player dies........Easy mode.

Bear -- Blows away enemies with a homing attack.........Doesn't the homing attack kinda already do that?

Bird -- Flies high with double jump abilities...........A bird that can't fly...brilliant

Hedgehog -- Collects rings when getting damaged.......Wait, what does that mean exactly? Is Hedgehog the only one that can recover rings?

 

So underwhelming differences aside, why couldn't each of these classes be an actual character from the already existing cast? Also gadgets.....Because as we all know there is not anyone in the cast that specialises in gadgets right?

[Badnik Mechanic]

Oh shit yeah, 

We now need a new forum mod.

[aquaz]

I hope this is optional.

I'd be happier if they allow me to choose from existing characters from this franchise.

[simtek34]

What the F**K! This better be good or else I've lost all lily hope in this game. Jusy gotta wait until E3... 

 

Well now people can create their own Bubsy!

[Chris Knopps]

1 minute ago, pppp said:

Wolf -- Automatically draws in rings when near them.....So the thunder shield.

Rabbit -- Has longer invincible time after receiving damage........Seriously? That's it?

Cat -- Keeps one ring after being hit........Hum....ok....

Dog -- Restarts with five rings after the player dies........Easy mode.

Bear -- Blows away enemies with a homing attack.........Doesn't the homing attack kinda already do that?

Bird -- Flies high with double jump abilities...........A bird that can't fly...brilliant

Hedgehog -- Collects rings when getting damaged.......Wait, what does that mean exactly? Is Hedgehog the only one that can recover rings?

 

So underwhelming differences aside, why couldn't each of these classes be an actual character from the already existing cast? Also gadgets.....Because as we all know there is not anyone in the cast that specialises in gadgets right?

Because that requires more effort.

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Oh shit yeah, 

We now need a new forum mod.

That's what I'm here for. Where is my name tag?

 

[Radiant Hero Ike]

They just need to remove the delay/stop in midair thing with the grappling hook, honestly. That's my only major complaint based on the small amount of footage I've seen.

Vocal stage music is back too which is great.

I'm not completely blown away or anything, but this looks good.

[axc]

Dear God.

 

It's real.

 

I don't really mind.... But damn, the gameplay looks boring.

[Sonikko]

2 minutes ago, pppp said:

Wolf -- Automatically draws in rings when near them.....So the thunder shield.

Rabbit -- Has longer invincible time after receiving damage........Seriously? That's it?

Cat -- Keeps one ring after being hit........Hum....ok....

Dog -- Restarts with five rings after the player dies........Easy mode.

Bear -- Blows away enemies with a homing attack.........Doesn't the homing attack kinda already do that?

Bird -- Flies high with double jump abilities...........A bird that can't fly...brilliant

Hedgehog -- Collects rings when getting damaged.......Wait, what does that mean exactly? Is Hedgehog the only one that can recover rings?

 

So underwhelming differences aside, why couldn't each of these classes be an actual character from the already existing cast? Also gadgets.....Because as we all know there is not anyone in the cast that specialises in gadgets right?

This. Besides I personally think that those OC didn't even look that good to begin with. But that's subjective, so...

Also why can't Tails just use gadgets and have that double jump? Really?

At least the music was cool, even if out of place in a destroyed city.

The only reaction I get from this game is always: "Really?!"

[Stasis]

So with this create a character, can I make Bubsy?

[Jango]

The absolute madmen. I literally watched that trailer with a straight face.

[Chris Knopps]

2 minutes ago, Sonikko said:

This. Besides I personally think that those OC didn't even look that good to begin with. 

Also why can't Tails just use gadgets and have that double jump? Really?

At least the music was cool, even if out of place in a destroyed city?

The only reaction I get from this game is always: "Really?!"

That's what happens when consumers push developers to the point of paranoia over being too dark and/or serious.

Gotta do something to avoid being too Sonic nowadays.

[JezMM]

8 minutes ago, Sonikko said:

At least we now know they've spent the last 4 years designing accessories and customization for the OC. It's not like they needed to polish their core game or something.

The art team and the game design team are entirely seperate things.

5 minutes ago, Chris Knopps said:

Does this also mean no Super Sonic final boss in the game?

No?  I wouldn't be surprised if they do it Werehog style and give Hero the honour of penultimate boss duties, or possibly serving a mid-battle assistance role to the Supers.  Or they might have no Super battle anyway, we'll see.

[Zippo]

"Yeah, yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could that they didn't stop to think if they should. You stood on the shoulders of geniuses to accomplish something as fast as you could, and before you even knew what you had, you patented it, and packaged it, and slapped it on a plastic lunchbox, and now..."