Kernel@beehaw.orgtoGaming@beehaw.org•Nostalgia: Sonic the Hedgehog released on this day in 1991.English
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1 year agoStrafefox’s account of the game’s development, if anyone hasn’t seen it:
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Strafefox’s account of the game’s development, if anyone hasn’t seen it:
Designed by none other than the legendary Susan Kare, apparently.
While I don’t like neutering an artist’s vision in the name of conformity or commercial pressure, it’s generally a wise business practice to avoid deliberately offending your potential audience. I suppose a healthy gaming franchise needs new users to thrive, and maybe toning down the excess will broaden the game’s appeal.