REMINDER: Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic are the only playable characters

[Black_Diamond]

PRepare for a bit of disappointment. IF you were expecting anyone other than Sonic to be playable, you're in for a world of hurt

http://www.tssznews.com/2011/04/18/the-three-eras-of-sonic-generations-revealed/

Kotaku’s brief preview on the game, written by Stephen Totilo, outlines the eras as classic, Dreamcast, and modern. Think Sonic Adventure era for Dreamcast, while modern could be a whole array of matters, good and bad… until you read Totilo’s assurance of “no playable friends” and “no special powers” in Sonic Generations. This, despite word of a storyline, and with it news at least some in the Sonic universe will appear.


So once again, this is a Solo-Sonic experience, except with 2 Sonics.

[E-25]

So once again, this is a Solo-Sonic experience, except with 2 Sonics.

This:

I hereby coin the phrase: "Duo Sonica"!

[hellofahedgehog]

this is a slight let down i must say but i think sega are slowly building up to it. Colours had wisp gameplay and this uses a kinda different character with a slight different move set. One they've mastered sonic they will probly move onto tails then knux etc.

[Vandelay]

Well that sucks donkey balls.

[Chaoszshadow]

Kotaku said they wouldn't appear at all which is untrue because Iizuka said that tails knuckles and shadow would appear.

They're just saying that because sonic's friends didn't appear in the trailer, the other character will probably be revealed later on

[GamingMisfit]

I can live with it to be honest. As long as his gameplay is developed in both old and new I can enjoy it.

[Treacher]

This:

Make sure to give credit where credit is due. ;)

@Chaoszshadow: Remember how Tails and the rest of his friends were in Colors (especially in the DS version) but they weren't playable?
Yeah...

[Black_Doom]

I'm still alive. Though I'm honestly starting to get a bit annoyed by this...

[SonicD69]

D: aw come on, its not like all the fans hated the characters in general. it was just their gameplay style, i hope kotaku is tlking major bs here.

[Johnny_ Boy]

Well there's goes my chance of playing as knuckles again TT_TT

[Vespira]

I already knew it was going to be Sonic only as soon as I saw the teaser trailer. I'm a bit disappointed that I won't be able to play as Tails, Amy, or Knuckles again, but no one really need extra playable characters for a Sonic game to be good or crappy anyway.

[Chaoszshadow]

http://blogs.sega.com/usa/2011/04/18/celebrate-20-years-of-sonic-with-sonic-generations/
An innovative new interactive menu system allows for complete immersion in Sonic’s universe with favorite characters and hidden treasures gradually being revealed throughout the game.
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http://www.sonicwrecks.com/news/generations-meristation/
We’ve announced today that we’d have these two playable characters in Sonic Generations, but many other characters from the Sonic universe will show up, I’m talking about Sonic’s friends: Tails, Knuckles, Shadow, etc, that will be part of the story or even an important gameplay element. We still have a lot of surprises planned.
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Playable Characters beside sonic

[Krazy Hedgehog]

theres no reason y tails, knux, shadow, amy etc cant be playable just for stage replay purposes. i dont even care about them having unique abilities.. it can be purely for cosmetic visual purposes for all i care.. just give us some variety sega.

[hellofahedgehog]

http://blogs.sega.com/usa/2011/04/18/celebrate-20-years-of-sonic-with-sonic-generations/
An innovative new interactive menu system allows for complete immersion in Sonic’s universe with favorite characters and hidden treasures gradually being revealed throughout the game.
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http://www.sonicwrecks.com/news/generations-meristation/
We’ve announced today that we’d have these two playable characters in Sonic Generations, but many other characters from the Sonic universe will show up, I’m talking about Sonic’s friends: Tails, Knuckles, Shadow, etc, that will be part of the story or even an important gameplay element. We still have a lot of surprises planned.
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Playable Characters beside sonic

i forgot about this. DAMN YOU SEGA. I CONFUSED AHHHHHH

[Treacher]

^^^This sounds interesting, maybe they will be playable via DLC, but considering the scope of the game, it seems a bit unlikely.
At least one more game with Solo(Duo)Sonica wouldn't kill anyone. (Ep. 2's likely to have at least Tails playable)

[jerryseinfeld]

This actually doesn't mean anything. The guy that wrote the review is completely misinformed about several details. The creative director said to "be prepared for a lot of surprises", never once did they officially say "there will be no other characters". It's outrageous to take this as fact when we know so little about the game at this point. Only time will tell, but don't start getting disappointed already when some dude posts "official" information on a blog that's known to be written by completely misinformed "journalists". They don't know what they're talking about.

[Vector88]

Why everyone seems to forgot that and what Iizuka said on that interview shown today?

[E-25]

but many other characters from the Sonic universe will show up, I'm talking about Sonic's friends: Tails, Knuckles, Shadow, etc, that will be part of the story or even an important gameplay element. We still have a lot of surprises planned.

The bolded part concerns me because 06 tried that and wrecked it.

[Kid Craft24]

If this game doesn't allow other playable characters I hope whatever other game they plan on announcing later on towards June 23rd will.
Because unless you all forgot i remember they said they were working on more than one(atleast 3) different sonic games for his anniversary. I'm hoping SA3 is the third game and thats it's on wii and 3DS. If SA3 does become reality you can be sure the whole only sonic is playable thing is out and you'll be able to play as more characters.

[Chaoszshadow]

If this game doesn't allow other playable characters I hope whatever other game they plan on announcing later on towards June 23rd will.
Because unless you all forgot i remember they said they were working on more than one(atleast 3) different sonic games for his anniversary. I'm hoping SA3 is the third game and thats it's on wii and 3DS. If SA3 does become reality you can be sure the whole only sonic is playable thing is out and you'll be able to play as more characters.

don't we know them all?
Sonic Gen
Sonic 4 ep2
Sonic & Mario London(ugh)

[SonicD69]

wait so other characters are still playable?? :P

[Kid Craft24]

well mario and sonic's game isn't really confirmed and they could always be making more than just 3 games. I just remember reading several sonic titles planned for his anniversary. It's Sega anything could happen with them pulling the strings.

[SonicEcho]

If its just Sonic playable then raaaaaaaaaaaaggggggeeeeeeee
lol i wont rage until confirmed

[SUPASONICBOOM]

I wouldn't be suprised or terribly dissapointed if this were confirmed.
I'm used to it by now.

[Ultra_Gizmo_64]

As long as Silver isn't playable everything's gonna be fine.

[Treacher]

wait so other characters are still playable?? :P

Maybe, but it looks like it's just the two Sonics.

[Shenzi Sixaxis]

Well that sucks donkey balls.

This. I'm sick of just Sonic.

[Ultra_Gizmo_64]

This. I'm sick of just Sonic.

LOL..

[Bria]

....Aw, no invulnerable sidekick behind me?

[YoshiAngemon]

Only thing I can think of is that Modern Amy will end up finding CLASSIC Sonic, thinking it's Modern Sonic. Contrarywise, Classic Amy will do the same to Modern Sonic with Modern Sonic saying "Some things never change, do they?"

[Kid Craft24]

modern amy will probably hug the living day lights out of classic sonic due to him appearing to her as being so cute.

[AlextheFox]

Well, back to replaying Tails in Sonic Adventure 1, AGAIN.

[sonic 20th]

good idea sega keep the sonic only playable games coming its what I want all other characters are fail

[YoshiAngemon]

If anyone wanted Knuckles Playable, they'd have to just get Sonic Free Riders, or something. And maybe just wait until next year, when they actually give Knuckles a game of his own, that involves protecting the Master Emerald from a foe who wants to use it for his or her own evil designs, and Knuckles would get the Chaos Emeralds and become SUPER Knuckles again.

[AlextheFox]

SEGA might as well just sell all their supporting characters except for Eggman. Its not like they need or even use them anymore.

[Chaoszshadow]

SEGA might as well just sell all their supporting characters except for Eggman. Its not like they need or even use them anymore.

dude the sonic's being the only playable characters has not been confirmed by sega. This is just kotaku being idiots.

theres more evidence for them being in the game

[Black_Diamond]

dude the sonic's being the only playable characters has not been confirmed by sega. This is just kotaku being idiots.

theres more evidence for them being in the game

Hey. Wadda expect? They're the Fox News of gaming, even if I did use their source. *SHOT*

[Vector88]

dude the sonic's being the only playable characters has not been confirmed by sega. This is just kotaku being idiots.

theres more evidence for them being in the game


the story opens with Sonic "and his friends" being pulled into a rift in time by a "mysterious power."

Yes, there's a chance

[julesimanerd]

i am actually not to sad about this. I'm waiting for Sonic 4 Episode 2 for playing as Tails and Knuckles ;)

[sth88]

Just because other characters might factor into gameplay at some points doesn't mean that they will be playable characters. Just look at Sky Chase Zone in Sonic 2 and Marble Garden Zone in Sonic 3; in both games you can play without Tails, but Tails will still appear in the biplane to take Sonic through Sky Chase and will carry sonic through the air as you fight Robotnik in Marble Garden. In both those cases I would say Tails is an important part of gameplay without being playable. Considering that Generations remakes old levels like the ones mentioned above, I think this is a plausible interpretation of Iizuka's statement.

[NixMaster]

Oh joy. I'm so glad that SEGA promised us no other playable characters, because I would have HATED to be forced to play stupid characters Tails or Knuckles.

[Kamagawa]

There is also a chance other characters will be playable via DLC.

[Lungo]

It's a shame that again Tails and Knuckles are left out, but having Knuckles and Shadow at least playing the villain in their respective eras would provide some nice diversity over Robotnik, gods and demons etc. This 'new villain' lark is the one thing I'm worried about though.

[Starlight Rage Zone]

Wait, how does Dreamcast Sonic compare to Modern? 0_o

I wouldn't of minded Tails or Knuckles with different elements on how they play (Tails could have an exclusive high above Green Hill Zone section whilst Knuckles goes to the Underground GHZ section), but if it's because they may ruin it then so be it...although those characters are accepted by the varied fanbase.

[Sonic5993]

Wait, how does Dreamcast Sonic compare to Modern? 0_o

I wouldn't of minded Tails or Knuckles with different elements on how they play (Tails could have an exclusive high above Green Hill Zone section whilst Knuckles goes to the Underground GHZ section), but if it's because they may ruin it then so be it...although those characters are accepted by the varied fanbase.

It refers to the different eras of Sonic.

Sonic 1-3&K: Classic Era

Sonic Adventure 1 & 2: Dreamcast Era

Sonic Unleashed-Sonic Generations: Modern Era.

[HyperTailsx]

Well, that's me out again until the next game, no Tails yet again, seriously he hasn't been playable for ages. So, I'm out until the next game, see you.

[shihe]

Iizuka said, in the interview, that we'd see other characters from the Sonic universe. He said some would be playable, others would be there just for the story.

[Ultra_Gizmo_64]

Well, that's me out again until the next game, no Tails yet again, seriously he hasn't been playable for ages. So, I'm out until the next game, see you.

LOL...

[Onyx Leo]

Well, with HD comes DLC! Sega, if you're listening, I'll keep my wallet open if you decide to offer some texture/model swaps for Sonic. (Even better if it came with some staaageeesss!)

[Chaoszshadow]

Well, with HD comes DLC! Sega, if you're listening, I'll keep my wallet open if you decide to offer some texture/model swaps for Sonic. (Even better if it came with some staaageeesss!)

why do you want DLC? they should just put it in the game instead.

Will you pay more characters in every sonic game?

[CobaItBIue]

LOL...

I see you're getting a good laugh out of some of these comments like me.

[shihe]

why do you want DLC? they should just put it in the game instead.

Will you pay more characters in every sonic game?

Well, it's understandable if the MAIN FOCUS of the game is to have 2 Sonics, and we are expecting to play as the 2 sonics by winter.


DLC comes into play when the deadline is met, and SEGA or whoever's in charge, takes their time on creating new characters to play as, on an already released game.


So basically: If they try to add more characters on the disc, they'll need to meet more requirements before the deadline.
If they don't add more characters, they'll have all the time they need to polish the game up nicely, and THEN after the game's released, add some more EXTRA content. With the appropiate polish as well.

[jerryseinfeld]

I hope people take into consideration that it was a poorly translated interview from Japanese to Spanish to English. "We have announced today that only the two Sonics will be playable" was most likely actually "Today we have only announced that the two Sonics will be playable". Why else would he state directly after the sentence that other characters will play an important part in the gameplay if he weren't trying to hint that people should stay tuned for more information? Just a thought.

[jerryseinfeld]

Just because other characters might factor into gameplay at some points doesn't mean that they will be playable characters. Just look at Sky Chase Zone in Sonic 2 and Marble Garden Zone in Sonic 3; in both games you can play without Tails, but Tails will still appear in the biplane to take Sonic through Sky Chase and will carry sonic through the air as you fight Robotnik in Marble Garden. In both those cases I would say Tails is an important part of gameplay without being playable. Considering that Generations remakes old levels like the ones mentioned above, I think this is a plausible interpretation of Iizuka's statement.

This is the most coherent post in the thread btw

[shihe]

I hope people take into consideration that it was a poorly translated interview from Japanese to Spanish to English. "We have announced today that only the two Sonics will be playable" was most likely actually "Today we have only announced that the two Sonics will be playable". Why else would he state directly after the sentence that other characters will play an important part in the gameplay if he weren't trying to hint that people should stay tuned for more information? Just a thought.

Your 100th post, and a nice contribution. Yeah, nobody seems to notice that it feels sloppily translated, and he immediately mentions other characters.

[ant3567]

I'm still alive. Though I'm honestly starting to get a bit annoyed by this...

chris chan as a avatar? nice! (I can't stand that manchild either!)

[MrFranklin]

this is a slight let down i must say but i think sega are slowly building up to it. Colours had wisp gameplay and this uses a kinda different character with a slight different move set. One they've mastered sonic they will probly move onto tails then knux etc.

Somehow I have a suspicion Iizuka will want Shadow playable in it, its his baby.

But if it is just Sonic & Classic Sonic playable I understand them playing it safe and you're right they are building up to it. They just don't want to risk producing something fans might not enjoy on Sonic's 20th.

[jmh]

Shadow better be playable!11!!!1!!!

[shihe]

shadow better be playable!11!!!1!!!

or else!!!!

[jmh]

or else!!!!
I petition SEGA!

[MrFranklin]

lol while we're on the subject of Iizuka's baby. Anyone get the feeling that, the concept art of how he wanted to make Wiseman look (but couldn't because he was forced to change to Wii for Nights 2) maybe this new evil lol will basically look like that and be called the timelord and be another wiseman / black doom lmao.

[SONICNiGHTStar]

or else!!!!

Millions of SA2 fanboys will make a petition, and by millions I mean ten.

Ninjd by jmh ironically.

[ant3567]

or else!!!!

on the topic of shadow, where the heck did he go? he has'nt been playable since... well, 06!

[SONICNiGHTStar]

on the topic of shadow, where the heck did he go? he has'nt been playable since... well, 06!

Erasing Iblis from history caused a butterfly effect that prevented Sonic adventure 2 from taking place and I am one happy panda for it.

[SaiyanSonicDX]

The Dreamcast era is still waiting for more info

[Angel-JXJ]

It refers to the different eras of Sonic.

Sonic 1-3&K: Classic Era

Sonic Adventure 1 & 2: Dreamcast Era

Sonic Unleashed-Sonic Generations: Modern Era.

lol you forgot Heroes, Shadow, '06, and Storybook

[SUPASONICBOOM]

lol you forgot Heroes, Shadow, '06, and Storybook4/5 of those games do not deserve rememberance.Heroes was okay though

[SockDrawer]

4/5 of those games do not deserve rememberance.Heroes was okay though

I wants Classic in Crisis City, yo.

[Thunderstar]

I wants Classic in Crisis City, yo.

Uh oh.....

[thesoniczone11]

other characters BETTER be playable! or else I'll kill Classic!

[thesoniczone11]

I added an extra page?

[AlextheFox]

Well, that's me out again until the next game, no Tails yet again, seriously he hasn't been playable for ages. So, I'm out until the next game, see you.

Same here. Laugh and "LOL" all you want but I just don't feel like spending money to play as Sonic only regardless of how good the game might be. I'm just trying to prove a point that Tails needs to be playable for me to buy it. Nobody will probably notice my efforts nor am I expecting anybody to but its something I've promised myself. Why am I posting this then? Well, its not really because I want to try to effect your opinion, but because it makes myself feel good about it. And thats pretty much what everyone thinks when they randomly complain about the games.

When Sonic Colors, Sonic 4, and Sonic Free Riders came out I only bought Free Riders since it was the only one with Tails playable in it, and I have both a 360 and Wii.

Problem? http://pix.gbatemp.net/183895/TrollFace.png

[Chaoszshadow]

Same here. Laugh and "LOL" all you want but I just don't feel like spending money to play as Sonic only regardless of how good the game might be. I'm just trying to prove a point that Tails needs to be playable for me to buy it. Nobody will probably notice my efforts nor am I expecting anybody to but its something I've promised myself. Why am I posting this then? Well, its not really because I want to try to effect your opinion, but because it makes myself feel good about it. And thats pretty much what everyone thinks when they randomly complain about the games.

When Sonic Colors, Sonic 4, and Sonic Free Riders came out I only bought Free Riders since it was the only one with Tails playable in it, and I have both a 360 and Wii.

Problem? http://pix.gbatemp.net/183895/TrollFace.png
Dude we don't even know if they're not playable, its just that Sonic is the only one announced to be playable. They said there will still be "surprises" to be shown.

[shihe]

You know what'd be really cool?
If SEGA made DLC trailers for extra characters (in case they aren't playable in the final version of the game)


You know, like...
"SEEEGAAAAA"
*20th anniversary jingle*
A trailer with Sonic bumping into an impassable wall. He tries pushing it, but he fails. He tries to spindash through it, but he also fails. The two Sonics won't budge the wall, so they decide to look for a way around it.
Then... BAM!!! The two Knuckles crush the rockwall from the other side.

KNUCKLES joined the game!

*gameplay video mash comes next*

[Healing_Emerald.]

You know what'd be really cool?
If SEGA made DLC trailers for extra characters (in case they aren't playable in the final version of the game)


You know, like...
"SEEEGAAAAA"
*20th anniversary jingle*
A trailer with Sonic bumping into an impassable wall. He tries pushing it, but he fails. He tries to spindash through it, but he also fails. The two Sonics won't budge the wall, so they decide to look for a way around it.
Then... BAM!!! The two Knuckles crush the rockwall from the other side.

KNUCKLES joined the game!

*gameplay video mash comes next*

sounds good. new dlc level enhancement s just for them. i can see it happening, but then itll be alike a huge time rip classic modern party fest...

[Sanity's_Theif]

HOLY ****

Finally, a new Sonic game I'm going to buy...

*Notices only Sonic is playable*

Ok nevermind, rent maybe

Seriously if there aren't at least 3-4 playable characters(Shadow, Tails, Knuckles) then I probably won't even bother, I've had enough of solo-Sonic games

[Yeow95]

This. I'm sick of just Sonic.

I second this.

In fact, it's one of the reasons why I'm dissapointed in Generations.

EDIT: I fact, it's been confirmed. I'm gonna pull up the quote here:



UPDATE: A proper translation of the Iizuka interview has been made available at Sonic Wrecks, where we learn that several specific core members of the Sonic universe are slated to appear–non-playable, of course–including Tails, Knuckles, and Shadow. That does not appear to be the final. Iizuka says they will either be part of the story, or “even an important gameplay element.” The transcripts also clarifies that, according to Iizuka, Generations will be a single player game, lacking any multiplayer, cooperative, or competitive mode.

http://www.tssznews.com/2011/04/18/first-in-game-footage-of-sonic-generations-surfaces/

I'll also bring up my quote about how I feel about "Sola Duo Sonicas":


But what really grinds my gears the most is that again, despite that several specific core characters are appearing in the game, even Tails, Knuckles, and hell even Shadow, only the two Sonics are playable. Why won't Sega ever learn? Again, like the multiplayer issue, since 2007 there have been only Sonic-playable games. This trend needs to DIE. I probably wouldn't had minded if it was only the 3D sections barred, but also the 2D sections too. Not only that, but no special powerups are available (I guess that would also mean elemental shields are out too, but I don't really mind this). Seriously, have they learned ANYTHING about playable characters from the classics (namely the post-Sonic CD classics), the Advance trilogy, and the Rush games? All 7 (counting Sonic 3&K only) or 8 (counting Sonic 3 alone and Sonic 3&K) games proved that as long as supporting characters have.....
1. The same gameplay as the main character with little changes in their movesets
2. Are able to use weapons/abilities that the main character CAN'T use (as well as being unable to use abilities the main character can use)
3. Are able to reach secret/alternate paths that the main character (or even other characters) cannot access....

.......it is alright to have other characters playable. Seriously, I mean would it KILL them to have even at least a classic and modern Tails playable? (That is, if other classic characters other than classic Sonic DO appear....but I bet it's highly unlikely).

They even say that characters can be "even an important gameplay element," but I won't be surprised if it's just the same thing they did in Unleashed - have Tails fly a plane Sonic is riding on. Or like in Marble Hill Zone, they might have Tails there....only to fly Sonic around and hit enemies that are airborne. So I would rather totally have them playable instead of them being standby Wisp-characters or something.

I mean, the least they could do is make me be able to unlock them somehow and make them playable. Or DLC.

[Solaris Paradox]

Wait, how does Dreamcast Sonic compare to Modern? 0_o

Soap Shoes.

[Solaris Paradox]

Same here. Laugh and "LOL" all you want but I just don't feel like spending money to play as Sonic only regardless of how good the game might be. I'm just trying to prove a point that Tails needs to be playable for me to buy it.

Priorities, right?

[Miles Prower F6]

Same here. Laugh and "LOL" all you want but I just don't feel like spending money to play as Sonic only regardless of how good the game might be. I'm just trying to prove a point that Tails needs to be playable for me to buy it.

I feel you there. I understand the need to cut back on the character cast, but out of all the characters who should be in a Sonic game Miles Prower is the 3rd most important overall. He should be a standard issue character in any Sonic game, a co-star.

[Neatfreax]

I feel you there. I understand the need to cut back on the character cast, but out of all the characters who should be in a Sonic game Miles Prower is the 3rd most important overall. He should be a standard issue character in any Sonic game, a co-star.

I don't mind the extra playable characters, no matter how important they are, but in my opinion, this game would probably benefit more with just Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic as the only playable characters.

[Starlight Rage Zone]

I would have liked a random "wtf" moment where you see Alex Kidd on his Motorbike, going through the level Sonic style. XD

Every Sonic fan who has never even heard of the old mascot would be like "Wtf? Is that Robotnik's Kid?"

Random post is random...but I can see a funny side to it.

[Miles Prower F6]

I don't mind the extra playable characters, no matter how important they are, but in my opinion, this game would probably benefit more with just Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic as the only playable characters.

It is Sonic's 20th so I suppose that makes sense. SEGA has made a habit of doing this though, and that is where I take issue.

[Robotniks no.1 fan]

I would have liked a random "wtf" moment where you see Alex Kidd on his Motorbike, going through the level Sonic style. XD

Every Sonic fan who has never even heard of the old mascot would be like "Wtf? Is that Robotnik's Kid?"

Random post is random...but I can see a funny side to it.

I approve of this post. Off topic: Why the HELL have Sega not made an Alex Kidd game since the 16 bit generation!? Sega's original mascot deserves some love. Janken!

[NixMaster]

I approve of this post. Off topic: Why the HELL have Sega not made an Alex Kidd game since the 16 bit generation!? Sega's original mascot deserves some love. Janken!

I thought Ristar was their original mascot. Or was he being considered for second?

Anyway, Ristar could use some attention too. I loved his game, and I would like to see another. But for now, I'm just happy to see classic Sonic.

[Robotniks no.1 fan]

I thought Ristar was their original mascot. Or was he being considered for second?

Anyway, Ristar could use some attention too. I loved his game, and I would like to see another. But for now, I'm just happy to see classic Sonic.
Ristar came like 4 years after Sonic....you didn't own a Master System did you? Alex Kidd was immense.

[Lucariokrazar]

They never actually confirmed that there aren't any other playable characters, the others characters just weren't in the trailer so people just assumed this. He said in the interview that tails, knuckles and shadow will appear so don't bring your hopes down.

[NixMaster]

Ristar came like 4 years after Sonic....you didn't own a Master System did you? Alex Kidd was immense.

I know the Ristar GAME came after, but the concept for Ristar started much earlier. Ristar originated as a rabbit character named Feel, who would grab enemies would his long ears and bash them against his head. But this idea was pushed aside, because it didn't sound fast enough.

And yes, I did own a Genesis. I've got every Sonic game for it, plus Ristar and a few others.

[SonicMaker]

Kotaku said they wouldn't appear at all which is untrue because Iizuka said that Tails, Knuckles and Shadow would appear.

They're just saying that because Sonic's friends didn't appear in the trailer, the other character will probably be revealed later on

I am living in this hope also... apart from Shadow, I'd kill Shadow.

[Robotniks no.1 fan]

I know the Ristar GAME came after, but the concept for Ristar started much earlier. Ristar originated as a rabbit character named Feel, who would grab enemies would his long ears and bash them against his head. But this idea was pushed aside, because it didn't sound fast enough.

And yes, I did own a Genesis. I've got every Sonic game for it, plus Ristar and a few others.Master System isn't a Genesis. You're thinking of Mega Drive. Outside the US Genesis was called Mega Drive. Master System was Sega's 8 bit console. I was asking if you had that. I'm guessing no. Great console as well with loads of great games. Although considering you're American, it's understandable you got confused. Master System was virtually non existent in the US for some reason. Fun fact: Master System was actually more popular than the NES in Europe.

And about the Ristar concept, if that's true then that's interesting to know. I wouldn't have thought they pushed it aside for not being fast enough initially though. Not if it supposedly came before Alex Kidd. Alex Kidd wasn't exactly fast and I doubt they would use Alex Kidd instead for that reason. I wouldn't be surprised if they pushed Ristar aside for Sonic for that reason though.