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Sonic Forces Introduces New Gameplay Style
Burbank, California — May 16, in the year of our Lord
2017 —Today, SEGAź 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 upgrade 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 Christmas. Join the Uprising to take back
the world from Dr. Eggman.