Sonic 4 with a dose of skeptism...

So back in September of 2009 Sega had announced they were making a "2d" sonic. I was skeptical at most because every single Sonic game since Sonic and Knuckles pretty much sucked. It was as if Sega just decided to let some furry fanboy/girl loose on the game franchise and the result was some of the shittiest games Sega has ever released, I would rather play War Gods than some of the stuff Sega has given the world for the past decade.

Anyway someone sent me a link to the official page for Sonic 4
www.sonicthehedgehog4.com

Now most of you young whippersnappers will be going: FINALLY THOSE OLD FARTS CAN SHUT UP NOW ABOUT THE OLDSCHOOL SONIC. Well let me tell you, Sega has already managed to screwed it up.

Here is what Sonic 4 going for it:

• It's an actual sequel follow up to Sonic and Knuckles.
• You only play as plain Sonic. That's right no light saber wielding motorcycle riding sonic.
  
• Robotnik is the villain (though he will be referred to as Eggman)
• Simplified gameplay (or what appears to be simplified)
• Use of old logo and font!
  

Here's why we old folks are griping:

• When you tell us 2d, we were expecting sprites. That's right sprites. Not this polygon in a 2d view point.
• It's the new sonic design.
• There's a plot?
• Episode 1. REALLY?

The music has not been released yet so that is still up for judgment.

While I maybe judging the game too harshly even before it's release, may I remind you the "Sonic" games they have released:
Sonic Adventure, Adventure 2, Shuffle, Battle, Heroes, Rush, Rush Adventure, Secret Rings, Black Knight, Rivals, and Riders.

I'm probably missing a bunch of other dumb games, but the point I am making is that Sega has yet to convince me of anything.