Iizuka explained that Sonic Team believes the Sonic franchise always needs a modern 3D game and a classic 2D entry, too. Sega / Sonic Team “Those are our fundamental pillars that we need to have ...

Head of Sonic Team Takashi Iizuka doesn't think pixel art is a "viable art style" for the future of Sonic, so don't get ... "We also feel we need to have a classic Sonic 2D game.

Sonic Superstars features a smooth 3D art style, but classic 2D Sonic gameplay. Up to four players can play together as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy. Even if you are playing alone, you can ...

12; jowy_sw; Thu 8th Jun 2023; I've always thought that it felt weird that they didn't do more Sonic games using the Generations 2D style as a base instead of more pixel art and this game seems ...

Sonic Superstars is an exciting return to the Blue Blur's 2D origins, but its new art style exists because its developers don't think the classic pixel art approach will be "viable" in future.

The new visual style is the most striking change, and while I’d still say I prefer the modern pixel art of Sonic Mania, this has plenty of pop and fits in with what you’d expect a modern 2D ...

Sonic Superstars is shaping up to be the biggest Sonic game of the year partly because of the new 2.5D aesthetic for Classic Sonic. ... 2D Sonic gameplay," but doesn't believe that 2D pixel art ...

Between its status as a 2D platformer and usage of the classic character designs from the Mega Drive days, Sonic Superstars is clearly the closest thing fans will get to a Sonic Mania 2.

Image: SEGA. Sonic Mania is heralded by many of the blue blur's fans as one of the best Sonic games ever made. A sequel was a dream for many — more classic stages revamped, more brand new levels ...

Sonic Mania brings fans back into the 2D world of platform games with nostalgic pixel-style art and core classic gameplay by re-imagining iconic Zones and Acts from classic Sonic The Hedgehog ...

Sonic Superstars is aiming to be a "return to form" on the 2D style, but don't expect the team to go back to pixel art anytime soon. ... “We also feel we need to have a classic Sonic 2D game.