Sega has two new Sonic the Hedgehog titles in development at the moment, both of which are expected to arrive next year. Project Sonic 2017 is coming to NX as well as other platforms, while Sonic Mania - a more traditional take on Sega's mascot - sadly isn't coming to a Nintendo system.
Given the 2D nature of the title that has struck some people as a little odd, especially as the 3DS seems perfectly suited to this kind of game. Renegade Kid's Jools Watsham has been compelled to right this wrong in the only way he knows how - by offering to develop a 3DS port:
While it might seem like a hopeless gesture - and Watsham has confirmed that Sega hasn't responded so far - we'd personally love to see the 3DS get in on the action thanks to Watsham's firm.
Others are less keen, and have pointed out that Renegade Kid's Treasurenauts still isn't out. Watsham has moved to calm such fears, however:
Would you like to see Sonic Mania on the 3DS, or do you think we'll see an NX port in the fullness of time? Perhaps the 3DS isn't powerful enough to handle the game? Let us know what you think by posting a comment.
[source twitter.com]
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This would be awesome in 3D. Hopefully the 3DS gets a port.
Would be shocked if it wasn't released on the NX handheld to be honest. Seems weird that the other sonic game has been confirmed for NX and this hasn't.
Maybe the developers of sonic mania haven't been sent an NX development kit yet.
the 3DS can certainly handle it with the right optimization and skilled dev team. I seriously want this game on the 3DS, I'd have Sonic Boom canceled if we could have this instead 😩
Can't deny this look like a perfect fit on 3DS, then again it's classic Sonic 2D action, it would fit perfectly on any console!
That's pretty cool of them. But at the same time, has Twitter really become the kind of place where it's appropriate to make business offers? Shouldn't this kind of thing be a private email to the company or something. I dunno just sayin. I don't use Twitter like, at all, so what do I know...
And who's working on the Wii U version?
THIS needs to happen.
I think it'd be a perfect fit for the 3ds, Vita would also suit it very well. It'll be interesting to see if Sega decides to put this game on a mobile platform like plenty of other 2D sonic games. Anyway I'll be able to pick it up on Ps4 or Xbox one.
@TeeJay He's obviously wanting to get the internet to pressure Sega into saying something.
@DoctorOverbuild Oh. OHHHHHHH.
Looks at author
...Now I see why this article exists...
Certainly would love to play this promising wonder in my 3DS!
But, before porting Sonic Mania, I would love to play a port of Sonic CD - besides one of my favorite blue blur platformers it would be a good experiment to handle the retro engine on the 3DS.
And Jools Watsham is the hero of the old-school games for portable things! o/
When you lose rings, some rings will jump out the screen.
How can this NOT be on 3DS?
I could die happy with this on 3DS
@BakaKnight Exactly. Having it on 3DS instead of Wii U or NX would be killer since we'd be able to play it anywhere.
If Renegade Kid would use their own engine for Sonic Mania, I suppose it wouldn't be impossible to expect them to port it to Wii U as well? If I'm correct, they have used the same engine for their previous games on 3DS and Wii U.
Then again, I could be wrong.
Id rather this on Wii U or even NX but either way, I would be happy with a 3DS port anyway
Yes, yes, yes, YES
Sonic Mania is a game that is just begging to be on 3DS.
You have access to my wallet, Sega, just do it!
It'd be so amazing to have this on 3DS. But I'd settle for Vita too.
I'd also love the M2 treatment for 3D Blast, though I'd be in the minority on that I'm sure.
Also Knuckles Chaotix needs to come to light again. Love that rubber band mechanic. Though I'd again be in the minority there I'd guess
SEGA + Our wishes = Disappointment
I rather would have this on the NX. I would be surprised if this doesn't come to NX.
The whole matter probably goes like this: Sonic 2017 gets released when NX is already out, while Mania gets released when the NX is not out yet. But it may still hit NX, maybe as a download. If the NX can run Sonic 2017, then it can definitely run Mania. And if a 3DS can run Mania, then a NX can too!
@TeeJay Exactly.
Would be great to see it on 3ds! Anyways, why isn't it coming to NX?
It's strange they didn't announce it for any Nintendo platform, considering there's 3 options to choose from given NX. And now they even have someone offering to port it?
If they don't respond I'll be convinced there's some back room nonsense going on. Sega never passes up the opportunity to sell Sonic to Nintendo fans.
I'm not sure why Project Sonic 2017 was announced for NX, but a game that looks like it might be able to run on a Game Boy Advance wasn't announced for any Nintendo systems
I believe it should be put on the 3DS for a chance at a descent profit plus the ability to have people play it on the go. The NX is a give-in for having it as its a new console. The WiiU is a maybe as it would give a mild profit with the small amount of units sold. I think it could be added to the WiiU if its put on the 3DS. Its been done with Revelations and MH3U. I hope it gets ported to at least one console.
If there pitching a 3ds port they will probably be offered to port it to the vita too
For 8 mins of actual gameplay, and my feelings on Sonic Mania:
http://www.inceptional.com/2016/07/28/8-awesome-nostalgia-fueled-minutes-of-sonic-mania/
I'm so excited for this game, and I'd absolutely love to see it on 3DS (and Wii U as well), with proper 3D parallax too.
That's how people gets business deals now? Yeah ithink I'll tweet to all companies I've sent a curriculum that's their fault that all my projects isn't happening.
On one hand, I want to see Sonic Mania as broadly available as possible so more people get to experience it.
On the other, the more platforms it is on means the more copies I need to purchase.
I've never seen a dream team like this assembled for any series, let alone people who straight up "get" classic Sonic. It deserves all the money.
I would rather have Renegade Kid release Moon Chronicles in Europe. Where is that game?!?
@Kolzig believe me. You rather not.
I was really surprised that Freedom Planet never came to the 3DS, when you consider the graphical style/size. ^_^ Maybe Renegade Kid should get in contact with Christian Whitehead instead? I'd love a 3DS handheld version of Sonic Mania.
Yes please! Although, would a Vita version to too much to ask for?
renegade kid knows what they are doing so it would be cool but if anyone is going to port/remake the game M2 has already proven their worth in doing so.
So, no EU release then ? :^)
I don't like that developer. Perhaps Christian can do it.
@JHDK M2 can do a great job.
I'm sure the Wii U could run Sonic Mania but I'd settle for a 3DS version otherwise.
Yes I would like too see Sonic Mania in the 3DS and wouldn't mind RK doing the port but would prefer it too be on the Wii U or the NX.
I would buy that, day-1, please make this happen!
M2 could make a great 3DS version with a subtle 3D effect like in Sonic 1 and 2.
If SEGA won't let RK port Sonic Mania, then the least they could do is tell M2 to port S3&K to the handheld.
Renegade Kid should try releasing an original game first that people will buy, they haven't done that in a while.
M2 could port it, or perhaps Whitehead could do it if he has extra time, since the Retro Engine's been tested on the 3DS before, plus the New 3DS natively supports it.
An NX version is very likely to happen, even if it's a couple months after the initial release.
There probably won't be a Wii U version since that console will be more or less over once the NX arrives.
Come on guys, the Nintendo 3DS already has enough games especially platformers and the PS4 and Xbox One could do with more exclusives.
I say let those consoles have it.
Would love to see mania on Wii u as well! Even 360 and PS3 ports should happen!
Do it SEGA
I say let Renegade kid do it. They are already one of the most important and proven devs for 3ds and more than capable of getting it done right. @jools keep bugging them. They should go for it. Why not?
@TeeJay well Christian Whitehead was nothing more than a fan game developer before Sega pick them up to recreate Sonic 1 through CD. Now the guy is the director for Sonic Mania. Singer has always been more of a Community Focus company For Better or For Worse
@NCChris I say let Nintendo fans have a shot at a new classic Sonic. That's something people have not been feeling that they have for ages
@123akis Because the nx won't be out yet
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