Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood

[The Shelf]

Well, I couldn't find a thread on this, so I'm making one. What does everyone think of this game? Good, bad, ugly? It's being made by Bioware, so I have high hopes for it, but I'm being cautious. Sonic has had a few good games in recent years, and Bioware has a good track record, but this game is supposed to be far more linear than most of Bioware's games, so I don't really know what to expect.

Anyway, here's what I know of the game so far. The top screen shows info, maps, etc. while the bottom screen actually shows your character running around and such. You use the stylus to move. There are supposed to be 11 playable characters, and you have to use at least 4 at a time (possibly more, I dunno). 7 of the characters have been revealed so far, and they are: Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy Rose, Shadow, Big, and Rouge. Robotnik is not the main bad guy, but he is supposed to get his evil mojo back (in other words, he will become a threatening guy again). Overall, the entire game is supposed to have a darker tone than any other Sonic game to date. The game is split into two "worlds," a light one and a dark one. Oh, and there's a new female character named Shade being introduced. No word whether she's good or bad or even playable.

Anyway, that's pretty much all I know. What do you guys think? I for one will remain cautiously optimistic, but I think this may actually be the first Sonic game I will buy since Sonic Adventure 2 (I know, it's been a while).

EDIT: Oh, there's also a timing mechanism when attacking similar to how it worked in the Mario & Luigi rpgs.

EDIT x2: New article!
http://computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=183596
I'm actually getting excited for this!

[Peanut]

I love Bioware and all...but Sonic is worthless. Add in the fact that the game will probably feature every terrible Sonic character to come out in the post-Sonic 3 world, and you have automatic failure. For me, anyways. I won't touch it.

[Mecha Cow]

I don't usually judge games based on their title, but I think I'll make an exception here. Besides, history shows that Sonic + Story = No.

[Jed]

Since Sonic & Knuckles all Sonic games have been garbage so I won't be bothering with this.

[Dr. Doom]

I'm willing to at least hear more about the game before making any judgements. Also, we should call the game "Sonicles" for short.

[Ra]

"Sonicles"? Na. I'm sticking with "Sonic - The RPG" or something generic like that.

Well, it was only a matter of time. The games have been getting such an air of a RPG lately so I'm not that surprised. I too, will just keep my ears out for more news before ragging on the game. It might do good, but I highly doubt it. I mean, this is Sonic we are talking about.

[ThirdMarioBro]

Buy a game featuring Big the Cat as a party member? I'd just as soon opt to give myself a rectal probe.

[Dr. Doom]

I think you'd be perfectly happy with both those things.

[Peanut]

I think you'd be perfectly happy with both those things.

Oh, sh*t, son!

[The Shelf]

Well, I've heard now that there are actually only 9 playable characters instead of 11. I've already listed the 7 announced characters. Who do you guys suppose the last 2 will be?

I think it would be totally awesome if they put in Mighty the Armadillo and Nack the Weasel (also known as Fang the Sniper, I think). I really hope they don't put either Silver, Blaze, Cream, or any of the Gamma/Omega characters in instead. I want my old-school, dag-nabbit!

[Hannah]

Would it really be that hard to take this, rid it of it's plot, and forget the RPG fights? I would play that. Who wouldn't play that? Why, SEGA? Why?

[ThirdMarioBro]

Well, I've heard now that there are actually only 9 playable characters instead of 11. I've already listed the 7 announced characters. Who do you guys suppose the last 2 will be?

I think it would be totally awesome if they put in Mighty the Armadillo and Nack the Weasel (also known as Fang the Sniper, I think). I really hope they don't put either Silver, Blaze, Cream, or any of the Gamma/Omega characters in instead. I want my old-school, dag-nabbit!

The other party members will probably be crappy new characters to include in every future Sonic game. Again, pass.

[The Shelf]

Would it really be that hard to take this, rid it of it's plot, and forget the RPG fights? I would play that. Who wouldn't play that? Why, SEGA? Why?

It was called Sonic Heroes, and it sucked horribly (well, mostly horribly). This is the best avenue for a Sonic game with lots of side characters. Typical (if you can say that anymore) Sonic games should stick to 2-4 playable characters like they did in the old days.

TMB, I heard somewhere that at least one of the remaining unknown characters would be someone that long-time fans would appreciate, so I still think that Nack is a strong candidate. Of course, that info could be wrong, but time will tell. I wouldn't be surprised if one of them is someone completely new, though. It could end up being Shade, afterall.

Oh, I forgot to mention, Bioware is remixing classic Sonic music for this game! This game is worth it just to hear a form of that old music in a new game. Plus we'll get to revisit places like Mystic Ruins which we haven't really seen since Sonic 2. Seriously guys, Sonic Team was responsible for all the crappy Sonic games we've gotten in recent years, and they have nothing to do with this game. If anyone can make a good Sonic game it would be Bioware. Have a little hope.

[Wildcat]

Wow I didnt know it would feature levels from past games like Mystic Ruins,thats awesome.

I love Sonic,so I automaticly put it on my "To buy List" as soon as it was anounced waaay back when no details were given :P but from reading all the news and the Nintendo Power cover story it really is shaping up to be really good.As far as a past character making a return I'd love to have Metal Sonic as a playable character...but I doubt it since he's a villan.