Since this is starting to get traction, I’ll just say this:
If you love the 2000s era, love the 2000s era. As someone who grew up there, I’d get some of the games like the handheld ones
But don’t pull revisionist shit like this and say the new shit sucks in comparison
You can prefer the older proportions or want certain features exaggerated, but that’s a matter of preference. It doesn’t automatically make the current model objectively worse.
I understand what you’re getting at, but I think you’re putting too much emphasis on replicating individual 2D design traits rather than judging the 3D model as a complete design. (🧵
I like talking about the details of Sonic's design even if I'm not as educated as other more dedicated people in the community so here's my quick unrehearsed ramblings
I probably stumbled over myself at least once or twice and might be incomprehensible, apologies if so lmao
I also don’t think there’s only one correct way to interpret Sonic’s silhouette. As long as his defining characteristics remain recognizable and the model communicates his personality, there’s room for artistic interpretation.
Sonic’s proportions have never been completely consistent across every piece of artwork, game, animation, or promotional render. His muzzle, quills, and facial features are going to look different depending on the perspective, expression, lighting, and intended presentation.
But the thing is. That shit was peak MFS just be hating on Sonic. Especially the fans. They used to talk about how Elise kissed Sonic like and how gross it was like half of the fan base wouldnt mess with half of the characters
So you telling me the cop can’t back up or shoot bro in the leg these nigga supposed to be trained his fat ass is tumbling and shit how come these officers never in shape?
No one said anything about crossworlds and no one said anything about the games being bad I just said Mario was competition since at the time it was held as one of the best kart racers of all time.. can say the same for mkw tho
@treadyway_ Sonic Racing Crossworlds isn’t better Than Mario Racing Crossworlds on a racing game level, does that automatically mean Sonic Racing Crossworlds is a bad game because it didn’t do well like Mario Kart World?
@ZachInsomnia this model is weirdly malleable with how different it can look between shots, i think the crossworlds animation shows that it can look very nice if used well
Majority of which wasn’t considered good or had to compete with Mario kart even tho we had good characterization, models, and stories back then ..Sonic still wasn’t thriving like he was in the 90s… people will take good gameplay over exaggerated designs any day
@treadyway_ Unleashed, Black Knight, Spin off such as Sega Superstar Tennis, Sonic And Sega All Stars Racing, Sonic Pinball Party and Sonic Pocket Adventure
I refuse to believe this design is suddenly terrible when y’all spent years loving and praising it. You don’t have to prefer it, but let’s stop acting like it’s a bad design.
They’re doing something right if Sonic’s reputation has recovered to where it is today. The modern model, while not having the exaggerated art style some people prefer, is grounded, versatile, and does exactly what it needs to do. There’s nothing inherently bad about it