Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-25826354-20170316232415/@comment-5487126-20170423195508

TSSZ complained this weekend about the inclusion of Green Hill Zone and Classic Sonic in the game. While I've got no problem with the former, I do with the latter. Classic Sonic isn't needed, no more than Lucina and Wii Fit Trainer were in Sm4sh. Other people on the web have complained about the Wisps; those I've got no problem with, either, but beyond Sonic Colors, they're somewhat out-of-place.

These complaints point to what I think is a case of "franchise fatigue". Sega's now just spamming the crap out of a mere handful of successful elements from recent games, but what's more, they're also focusing only on Sonic when, in fact, they have several other IPs they could work on. Also, Sonic's now the only playable character, while the others have been reduced to a talkative supporting cast over the past decade. I should also mention there are A LOT of good-looking games coming out this year; currently, RDR2 and Super Mario Odyssey look like Sonic Forces' most likely competitors this holiday season, and they've got great sales potential.

(Sigh) If only Sega would implement elements from the comics in the games; I'm sure fans would approve.