After studying the level design, after getting the physics in, and both of those were working together, then we started saying, ‘Okay, now what can we do new and how can we implement that in? Sonic Team creative officer Takashi Iizuka After we got the physics working right, we said, ‘Okay, now we need to work the level design,’ because the level design is very specific, and we needed it to feel like a Classic game from a level design standpoint. It really started with recreating those Classic physics and making sure the game had the Classic physics in there. Talking with Takashi Iizuka, he reiterates that the team’s first priority was to faithfully recreate the classic physics in Sonic Superstars and the level design. The issue contains a 12-page cover story that will showcase an in-depth look into the game’s new Emerald Powers, new never-before-seen zones, and the return of Sonic’s co-creator, Naoto Ohshima. The cover was drawn by Mark Hughes, who fans know mostly for his work for the IDW Sonic comics and the recently released physical version of Sonic Origins Plus. The art includes Chaos Emeralds to emphasize the new Emerald Power mechanic present in Sonic Superstars. Eggman begrudgingly refusing to stand in the spotlight on the back. Because of this, the game will be extensively covered both in their latest magazine issue and on their website throughout the coming month.Ĭheck out the awesome hand-drawn cover from their latest issue below! The art depicts the four playable characters – Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy – standing in the spotlight on the front, with Dr.

Game Informer spent a couple of days over at Sonic Team’s studio in Burbank, California, where they got to play six of the zones that will be in the game. Eggman alongside the long dormant Fang the Sniper ( or should we say, Hunter?) and the brand new, mysterious female antagonist, Trip! Game Informer has revealed that they will be extensively covering the upcoming Sonic Superstars, Sonic’s latest classic style game featuring the returning and familiar cast of Sonic, Tails, Amy, Knuckles and Dr.

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