New Sonic game rumored: Sonic Dimensions

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“Sonic Dimensions” Allegedly Well in Development

We’re technically not yet at Sonic Generations‘s launch day. But TSSZ has learned through a source that development is already well underway on Sonic’s next adventure tailored to Nintendo’s next console–and it’s not a Generations port.

TSSZ has learned Sonic Dimensions, a working title for the next Sonic, will take place directly after Generations and be a spiritual successor to Sonic Colors. We don’t know if this game will necessarily be exclusive to the Wii U, but we’re told it will have visual quality in line with Generations and it will take advantage of many Wii U specific capabilities. That includes the use of the Wii U mini-tablets for up to a 4 person multiplayer, and use of the revised Wii U remote and its touchscreen to destroy enemies and activate powers.

So what’s the gimmick this time? TSSZ has learned Dimensions’s storyline will center around another time-space continuum shift at the hands of Eggman that not only alters Sonic’s world, but himself. Sonic will allegedly split into multiple personalities denoted by color–each of which having their own unique abilities. That’s right, if this holds, recolored Sonics are now a reality.

In addition to the main Sonic, which will remain blue and act as a core uniting “ghost” of sorts in-game, we’re told there will be five other colors: Red, Orange, Purple, Green, and Yellow. We were told very specific things about each Sonic. Red Sonic, for example, can cause explosions to presumably open up new areas, but has a slow speed and a short jump. Purple Sonic, allegedly parodying Shadow and Silver, will be able to move platforms and float, with the dark nonsensical attitude to boot. And perhaps the most interesting tidbit: our sources compared the Orange personality to Big the Cat, a lumbering hedgehog even slower than his red counterpart…until he’s powered up. There is also a yellow Sonic–not a Super Sonic–that will be the fastest of them all, but take damage easily. The source alleges only two of the personalities can be used in-stage, but all may be able to combine and act as an equivalent Super Guide. The White Sonic allegedly pops up as an option after dying in a stage a certain number of times. Using it guarantees the lowest rank at the end.

If that sounds a lot like a Nintendo idea, that’s because it is, and no wonder; we’ve learned Sega is allegedly working directly with some Nintendo developers on this game. That’s in addition to most of, if not the entire staff for Sonic Colors being back on board for Dimensions. The Nintendo developers are allegedly assisting Sega design the levels, which we’re told will be more surreal, on similar thinking as Colors. Music Plant from Sonic Advance 2 was cited as a stage that may see its ideas and concepts revived for Dimensions.

Another concept allegedly coming back: Rival battles. Eggman’s scheme is allegedly so out of control, it splits apart not just Sonic, but everyone in his world, including his friends, and the mad doctor himself. One example we learned about was the possibility of Sonic and personalities fighting an evil version of Amy Rose, finally tired of Sonic refusing her advances. We’re also told Eggman will split, and a kind-hearted version of him will act as Sonic’s guide.

The final item of note from our source is yet another assurance that we will see some 2D gameplay within, and those mechanics will be “directly ripped” from the classic Sonic physics, though we’ve heard that line for a while.

Our source requested anonymity, as the source was not authorized to speak publicly about the above details. The source also clearly advised to not necessarily take all the information at face value, since this is still a work in progress.

We are likely months away from knowing anything more about this project, if these details hold up. There remain a lot of matters here that are a bit rough around the edges, and for that and other reasons we’re filing this under Rumor despite having confidence in at least some of the information presented. Remember: When we learned about Sonic Generations in 2010, six months before its formal unveiling, it was known as just Sonic Anniversary with only a few details clear as well. This is something we will have to watch over time; do not expect instant gratification. Nevertheless, we will pass along anything more that we hear.

Very interesting. Sounds like a cool concept.

Inb4 Sonic Cycle

Unlike most I don't hate 3D Sonics but it could be a good launch game prehaps?

Originally Posted by Stoatz

Inb4 Sonic Cycle

Unlike most I don't hate 3D Sonics but it could be a good launch game prehaps?

Doesn't say. Also the Sonic cycle has been broken twice in a row. Sonic team knows what they're doing now.

I just want the chao garden back then I will be happy~ !

Originally Posted by Finfy

I just want the chao garden back then I will be happy~ !

Don't quote me on this, but it might be back in Generations.


In other news. Someone managed to get a copy of generations before it should have been released. They're...bad at it.

I can't find anything on these so called multiplayer Wii-U mini-tablets.
I thought the Wii U would not support multiple new controllers due to cost?

Concept for this new sonic game looks great though, great launch game if it's true

Originally Posted by EternalDreamer

I can't find anything on these so called multiplayer Wii-U mini-tablets.
I thought the Wii U would not support multiple new controllers due to cost?

Concept for this new sonic game looks great though, great launch game if it's true

I haven't heard of them either. Although it certainly seems likely that they'd release a less advanced version to mitigate the cost.

They said they wanted to focus on games that only use one tablet due to cost. There's a difference between saying that and saying it only supports one.

The concept is certainly interesting. I just wish they used Sonic's friends instead of different colored Sonics. But of course, the fandumb would eviscerate them if they did.

I hope the game turns out well. I loved Sonic Colors both on the DS and Wii, so I think this one will be good. Haven't played Sonic Unleashed, however, from what I heard it was good except for the Warehog levels. So, I think SEGA might be back to knowing how to make a good Sonic game.

Originally Posted by OneHungryHippo

I hope the game turns out well. I loved Sonic Colors both on the DS and Wii, so I think this one will be good. Haven't played Sonic Unleashed, however, from what I heard it was good except for the Warehog levels. So, I think SEGA might be back to knowing how to make a good Sonic game.

Considering how great Generations looks I think this game will turn out awesome. Sonic team has learned a lot over the past five years so I doubt they'll make the same mistakes they did before.

Like you said, the Werehog levels were the only thing holding Unleashed back. If they hadn't been in we'd have had three awesome games in a row.

Can someone please explain to me the big deal about Sonic Generations? It's just rehashed old levels with the Unleashed daytime engine and 2D Sonic engine.

Originally Posted by Behind_the_Deku_Tree

Can someone please explain to me the big deal about Sonic Generations? It's just rehashed old levels with the Unleashed daytime engine and 2D Sonic engine.

It's a really fun looking game that celebrates 20 years of Sonic history. I don't get why that's not a good thing, especially since all the levels are new, they just reuse certain design elements from the old ones.

I haven't played Colors, but I hear it was a pretty good game. I played the Generations demo and I certainly enjoyed it. So if it turns out to be a good game, I'll buy it.

Originally Posted by Finfy

I just want the chao garden back then I will be happy~ !

DO WANT.

Sonic 4 Swords!

And good, it pisses me off that I can't have Generations for the Wii. Another exclusive will be cool.

Originally Posted by Stoatz

Inb4 Sonic Cycle

If the Sonic Cycle ever existed, it was blown to bits by Sonic 4: Episode I and Sonic Colors. Probably even Sonic Generations.

I haven't played a Sonic game since Sonic Rush came out. That game was fun. After the ass that was Sonic Heroes, Sonic 06, and Sonic Unleashed I kind of stopped paying attention. Colors looked good though. The portable games have been good too. The advance trilogy and Rush were great and Rush Adventure is something I've been meaning to play.