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Mario won't be good, but it will get universal praise anyway.Sonic will actually be more fun, but it will have a lukewarm reception.
Anyone else noticing that sonic forces is using sonic colors control feel as the template? Sonic even has a slight double jump
Also the focus is only on Sonic. According to what Izuka said about different playstyles and characters, he doesn't want the focus off of Sonic anymore. -.-'
I'm sure we'll see them again in other games. If Izuka doesn't want to add other characters or play styles, then maybe they could let someone else play with the other characters. Keep the focus on Sonic in the main games, while having the odd spin off game about all of them. Heck, they could even call it as the adventure series if they wished.
That One Gamer has given Mania and Forces the thumbs up: https://youtu.be/LIBdvE-JNpcGo to 7.00 to see just the Sonic talk.