SEGA currently working on a new 2D Sonic game

I guess I’ll be the first to say what’s currently on your mind when reading this: “Here we go again.” However, there might just be a ray of hope with this new Sonic game (I bet you’ve heard that one before) as the game is returning to its 2D platforming roots, which might just mean that success is on its way. At this point in time, details are very scarce, but we’ve been told that the game will be in HD, which could mean that it’s most likely going to be released on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox360 – although this isn’t confirmed yet. The game is currently labeled ‘Project Needlemouse’ for some inexplicable reason.

SEGA America’s Ken Ballough commented that the title “is that critical first step that brings Sonic back to his 2D roots.” He went on to speak about Sonic’s characters, and how there are some that haven’t yet had the chance to develop or show their faces properly, with the following: “Tails and Knuckles, to me, are essential to Sonic. They bring the perfect blend of personalities to the mix. But those two have had over 14 years to grow. I think Shadow, Silver, Blaze, and Rouge have also been developed really well into interesting characters. I would love to see Tikal developed because I think she could be very interesting as well. I think the one character that has yet to find his place is Bark the Polar Bear. I hope he does eventually – it’d be nice to have a cool bear character.”

So there you have it. Who could have seen this one coming, hey? Anyway, a new Sonic game is in the works, and it’s going back to its 2D roots (because it seems that’s what you do when 3D fails – just kidding!). We’ll have more on ‘Project Needlemouse’ when it comes.