To his mind, the newly styled Sonic — commonly referred to as ‘modern Sonic’ in contrast to the ‘classic Sonic’ designs — was born from necessity, after the move from 2D to 3D.

Sonic Superstars, the new 2D Sonic platformer from Sega coming out later this year, looks a lot like a fresh take on the famous blue blur. It ditches pixel art for a cartoony new visual style that ...

Sonic Superstars is an exciting return to the Blue Blur's 2D origins, but its new art style exists because its developers don't think the classic pixel art approach will be "viable" in future.

In 2017, Sega released Sonic Mania, a 2D throwback to Sonic the Hedgehog’s Sega Genesis era.The game perfectly matched the look and feel of games like Sonic 3 & Knuckles, in terms of both ...

The new visual style is the most striking change, and while I’d still say I prefer the modern pixel art of Sonic Mania, this has plenty of pop and fits in with what you’d expect a modern 2D ...

Sonic Superstars features a smooth 3D art style, but classic 2D Sonic gameplay. Up to four players can play together as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy. Even if you are playing alone, ...

Sonic The Hedgehog is more than just a trash-talking Twitter account. To celebrate the franchise's 25 year anniversary, Sega is taking the series back to its 2D roots. Sonic Mania looks like it'll ...

Sega teases "built from the ground up" HD 2D adventure--code-named Project Needlemouse--that aims to return to original game's speed-oriented play; teaser trailer inside.

A new multiplayer 2D Sonic is coming this fall. Get ready to experience new thrills and classic feels as your favorite childhood characters with friends in a brand-new 2D entry, Sonic Superstars.

Sonic Generations, the next major Sonic game, ... Sonic Generations is 2D and 3D, 360 and PS3, 2011 and fall. News by Patrick Garratt Founder & Publisher (Former) ...

By contrast, Sonic Superstars features 3D character models and environments in a 2D perspective. It's certainly a more elaborate visual style filled with modern effects, but pixel art still has ...

Sonic Superstars is aiming to be a "return to form" on the 2D style, but don't expect the team to go back to pixel art anytime soon. ... “We also feel we need to have a classic Sonic 2D game.