Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. That's how the old saying goes, but where does the shame lie when you've been fooled five hundred times? Sega intends to find out, it seems, as each new Sonic the Hedgehog sequel brings with it hope and promise, only to have such fool's gold crumble into dust before your very eyes.
Sonic Unleashed is no different. I haven't fully enjoyed a Sonic game since the first Sonic Advance, but damn it all if I'm not hoping once again that this time they'll have nailed it. I didn't learn my lesson with Sonic Heroes, I didn't learn my lesson with Secret Rings, and I know that Sonic Unleashed won't be the game to drum cold hard truth into my thick skull.
Nevertheless, here are some Sonic Unleashed scans for other battered wives like myself to glance at and dream of Sega's glory days. At the very least, I think it's a testament to Sega and Sonic's legacy that so many people continue to hold out for a sequel that will revive the hedgehog's critical fortunes. For better or worse, Sega has a loyal fanbase that is begging for their continued love to be justified. It is my hope that those in charge realize they have a very important gift, one not to be squandered.
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7:35 AM on 08.11.2008
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Good chance that those 5 should are furries, look like they finally get their wishes granted
They even manged to screw up Sonic Rush 2 after they got it right again with Sonic Rush...
I'm still hoping the dark brotherhood is good!
When will sega learn that we enjoy characters like this to have a personality as 2d as the games that spawned them.
Please stop buying these games.
Love,
Mr. B
Sonic already has a gimmick; he runs very, very fast. He doesn't need another.
Love,
MechaMonkey
I love you,
Love,
Mr. B
P.S - Can I pitch for a change?
No have confidence it'll be at least a 7. Right?
The more attention we pay to this garbage, the more they'll keep making it.
/battered gamer
Sonic 06, Sonic and the Secret Rings.
... that's two games. They've only fooled ya twice, dude.
I have high hopes for this one, but I'm still taking it with a huge grain of salt.