Sonic Forces reveals third gameplay style – a character creation system!

Who called it? For the past month or two, we’ve been speculating that the third gameplay style in Sonic Forces is a character creation system not unlike Phantasy Star Online. Today, SEGA and the Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube channel revealed just that! Per the video description:

In a world where Eggman has taken over, even two Sonics will need some help. For the first time in the series’ history, create and play as your own custom character in the war to take back the planet.

The third character seems to play like both modern and classic Sonic, but with the added ability to use gadgets like flamethrowers and grappling hooks. Also revealed was a gameplay sample of the unnamed avatar in action, which you can see after the break. What are your thoughts on this reveal? Let us know in the comments below!

[UPDATE] We’ve added the press release as well, found after the break, which details the customization system and what animal species you can expect. Also, we’ve added some new screens and concept art!

 

Sonic Forces™ Introduces New, Third Gameplay Style

Burbank, California — May 16, 2017 —Today, SEGA® revealed the third gameplay style in Sonic Forces is a powerful gadget touting customizable character. For the first time in the Sonic series, players can create their own original Hero Character, and customize how the character plays and how it looks. This newly revealed playstyle in Sonic Forces is in addition to the previously revealed fast-paced action of Modern Sonic and the thrilling platforming of Classic Sonic.

In this just announced gameplay style, players will be equipping their custom Hero Character with one of a variety of powerful unique gadgets called Wispons. Wispons are an evolution of the Color Powers from Sonic Colors and double as both offensive abilities and as a way to platform through levels quickly. Along with the Wispon, the Hero Character will have a grappling hook they can utilize to quickly traverse across zones. Players can also customize the Hero Character’s looks by choosing and swapping between hundreds of accessories and outfit options to change the character’s appearance as they play through the game.

There are seven base animal types that players can select from, each with varying special abilities:

  • Wolf – Automatically draws in rings when near them
  • Rabbit – Has longer invincible time after receiving damage
  • Cat – Keeps one ring after being hit
  • Dog – Restarts with five rings after the player dies
  • Bear – Blows away enemies with a homing attack
  • Bird – Flies high with double jump abilities
  • Hedgehog – Collects rings when getting damaged

No matter what Hero the player chooses to create, it will be featured throughout the entire game. In a first for the Sonic franchise, a character the player creates will be a key part of the story, appearing not only in cut scenes, but by being a crucial element in helping Sonic reclaim the world from Eggman’s domination.

Sonic Forces will be available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, & PC this Holiday. Join the Uprising to take back the world from Dr. Eggman.

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6 responses to “Sonic Forces reveals third gameplay style – a character creation system!

  1. TimerBunneh says:

    Here come the deviantart OCs

  2. Ash says:

    That’s a cool idea!

  3. OriginalName says:

    Well, it looks like the money talked loud enough and Sega finally gave in to the part of their fanbase that alienates everyone else from this series. I get that they’re trying to hold on to everyone else with Classic Sonic but honestly, it’s time to give up the ghost. There is just no way this game is making a customer out of me. I think that Sega of America knew in advance how this was turning out and that’s why they took the initiative with “Sonic Mania” and bless them for that, but as for Sonic Team, it’s time for me to give up.

    And really, I think that Sonic Team wants it that way. They’re pulling themselves in too many directions. I’m disappointed that this is the direction they want to go, but their insistence on these schizophrenic game concepts instead of committing to something elegant, classic, and streamlined just shows that their heart isn’t really in it. I see that they’re trying, but the (to borrow a misty-eyed phrase) timeless Sonic that felt like a natural extension (or evolution) of Sega’s arcade heritage just isn’t coming back.

  4. Stephen Samuel Madison says:

    This is beyond amazing! When I saw the trailer I screamed! This is so awesome, and I love it how this adds a whole other layer to the gameplay. It will make it longer and has a lot more content. Speed, platforming, 3d and 2d gameplay, boosting, wisps, good graphics, cool story so far, great music, more characters, custom character, this is looking to be a beautiful, and awe inspiring game!

  5. Ikagura says:

    Why Sega, why didn’t you have choosen to put already existing characters such as Tails and Knuckles?

  6. harakiri says:

    still sceptic. but i like the idea. now sonic has become a big thing because u can customize

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