Now Boarding: The Hype Train
Just when one thinks we can get away without a ton of hyperbole and official high hopes for a Sonic title, Sonic Team director Takashi Iizuka has come out swinging in recent weeks.
First was Iizuka’s claim earlier in the month that Colors will be “as good as or even better than the 2D Sonic games”–not adding any promise to already shaky feelings about Sonic 4: Episode I. Today via the UK’s Official Nintendo Magazine web portal, Iizuka went further, saying he’s confident it is one of the best Sonic titles ever produced, period, and directly compared it to what many feel is the gold standard of 3D Sonic to date: Sonic Adventure 2 Battle. Here’s what Iizuka said as cited by the ONM article:
This is a similar title to Sonic Adventure 2 Battle, but the similarity comes from the concept – keeping the tempo very fluid. A similar concept applies here. Is it the best since then? We always strive to make the best Sonic game yet. It’s at least on a par with Sonic Adventure Battle 2 [sic], and I’m confident it is one of the best Sonic games ever.
In what context he said that–whether it was on his own or in direct response to a question–is not yet known. While Sonic Colors holds a lot of hope for all fans, elevating expectations to this level hasn’t been wise in the past, and may hold similar results this go even if Colors is an improvement over recent 3D Sonic fare. Do you think the rhetoric needs to be toned down or is it appropriate? Tell us below in our discussion area.
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I don’t see why he shouldn’t be confident about it?
As a matter of fact if I were him I would be more confident.
An absolutly great Sonic title should always be treated like this, with confidence.
High 5 to you Mr. Iizuka I wish you and Sonic Team the best of luck, always.
And you should all do the same guys. Have faith.
And yet it seems Sonic 4 hasn’t gotten any remarks from Iizuka. Oh well. I’m so getting Sonic Colors!
Judging solely on what I’ve seen so far from the videos posted/impressions/previews, I’m pretty inclined to agree with him.
“This game we made that I want you to buy? It’s super freakin’ great! You should buy it!”
SA2 is the gold standard for 3d sonic games? More like fool’s gold.
well…Sonic Adventure 2 for me is a “great game” i like more the SA1
But COLORS??, why not? if looks like Unleashed, this game will be awesome
and Sonic 4 looks HYPERCOOL xD
definitly 2 cool games!
:3
“We always strive to make the best Sonic game yet. ” I don’t even have to say anything. I’ll just quote it.
I feel like this comment is going to make people even more critical of the game when it comes out.
Personally, regardless of who says what or what it looks like, I’m always psyched for a new Sonic game. So although this has no effect on me whatsoever, I’m glad he feels this strongly about this game. Hopefully that translates into the experience.
Put this guy on a leash!
@3thmthm
They have held this same confidence with previous games that were poorly received. What good can come out of a developer that puts out mediocre games and refuses to ever be modest about them? Sonic Team calling new 3D Sonic best ever is like crying wolf at this point.
Eggfang,
No comments like this were ever made when the games that were poorly received were coming out. Never before have they claimed to have “nailed it” this time, or that this is “one of the best sonic games ever.”
They have definitely tried to create obligatory positive buzz but never used language like this.
Honestly, when I played Unleashed the only thing that stopped me from calling it better than SA2 was that I couldn’t play as Tails (or anyone else for that matter). Even though it was awesome, it just didn’t appeal to me enough without Sonic’s friends. Maybe Colors will be different since it’s Unleashed sans-Hedgewolf.
@Radpappy: Actually, they did use the “BEST GAME EVA” line for Unleashed.
Though when it comes to Colours, I cannot argue with him.
played it, its great and addicting
The only reason Sonic Unleashed wasn’t succesful was because of the night time werehog levels as long as this game plays like the day time levels I can see it being succesful.
I’m hoping to see something liek this for the Xbox
This are the kind of comments from a mediocre director that makes me mad. Seriously, after so many “awesome” games which were “mediocre” or “good” at best, last thing you must do is to say “this is the best”. Yeah, that was said for Sonic 06, Unleashed, Sonic 4, etc… Yet they always find the way to fail at making an awesome game. If this wasn´t Sonic, they would have a lot of trouble keeping things like that.
I seriously hope at least Sonic Colours escape this trend, although I prefer to be pessimistic and enjoy the game (like Unleashed) than making my hopes up just to find another mediocre game.
Kits,
can I get a quote/source for that?
Tristan, Iizuka didn’t say it WILL be as good as the classics, or even better, he said it MAY be. May is not the same as will. Get a dictionary or thesaurus.
In my opinion, I say get in there! He should be confident about his game, and seeing how it’s got fantastic reception thus far, I think he and the fans should have a game to be proud of.
It’s nice to see a “new” Sonic game get positive reception for a change. Then again, I liked Sonic 2006 (Anyone who hates that game are in denial and need to get a life).
They should feel proud cuz they put their sweat and tears into this only to get EXTREMELY high praise for the game. Sonic 4 wasn’t mentioned, but the at least strive to make it one of sonic’s best. So far it’s Sonic Colors >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sonic 4 (This is pretty much in general; I also want Sonic 4, but I think it’s trailers doesn’t have good music to fit it)
@Vulpine OMG you think there’s people who like it?! Nah, JK I’m also aware that people like it, but there’s no question that the majority of the world agrees that it’s bad (myself included
@People who take the best comment to seriously
He said it’s gonna ONE of the best, he didn’t say it’d be. I’m also aware that he said it’d be as good or even better than the classics (This is high praise coming from the fact Sonic wasn’t well received in ages)
@Vulpine
Yes, okay, you like Sonic 06, but that’s your opinion. But saying that people who don’t like it need to get a life is just plain idiotic. Most people would agree that Sonic 06 is a terrible game, that doesn’t mean we need to ‘get lives’.