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The Sega video game franchise Sonic the Hedgehog is known for its eccentric and passionate fandom which many reviewers were engaged with the fandom, despite of the overwhelmingly negative reception of the some of the games in the series. The fanbase is known for creating original characters and fangames while also being subject to controversies and involvement with the furry fandom.
Fan base
editSonic the Hedgehog is known for being built around the idea that Sonic isn't the player, but rather someone who directed the player and his personality has made him feel relatable toward children.[1][2] Eventually the franchise would grow a community of dedicated fans creating their own fan fiction and fan art. The franchise has created plot holes which inspired fans to create their own original characters, also known as Sonic OC.[1] Due of the community's tendency of original characters influenced the character customization system in Sonic Forces as Takashi Iizuka said.[3] Summer of Sonic, an annual fan convention dedicated to the Sonic series and hosted in the United Kingdom, was founded by Svend Joscelyne and Adam Tuff and first held in 2008.[2]
Fans of the Sonic series are known for their high level of preservation and innovation, and creating well received fan games that Sega has paid attention to and are pleased to let them continue on without threats of a cease and desist. Websites include Sonic Retro, a wiki that keeps detailed records of beta versions and hacks of official games, and Sonic Fan Games HQ, which is known for the annual event Sonic Amateur Game Expo.[4] Notable Sonic fan games include Sonic After the Sequel (2013), set between the events of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and 3,[5] Sonic Dreams Collection (2015), which satirizes the fandom,[6] and Sonic P-06, a remake of the 2006 video game Sonic the Hedgehog.[7] Sonic Mania's development team included individuals who has previously worked on Sonic ROM hacks. fan games and mobile remasters of Sonic 1, 2 and CD.[8]
Sonic's fandom has also been subject to controversy, leading to it gaining a negative reputation. Part of it due of the overwhelmingly negative reviews of the series which led fans to coin the term "The Sonic Cycle" in 2008 to describe the cycle of hope and eventual disappointment they feel with each passing Sonic games.[9][10] After when early design of Sonic for the 2020 film Sonic the Hedgehog were leaked, it was received heavily fan criticism for being "horrific".[11][12] Sonic the Hedgehog has also become a popular subject for artists and writers involved in the furry fandom, known for it's sexual themes which artists would draw Sonic being pregnant for titillation and his appeal to fetish enthusiasts, similarity in the 2006 video game Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic's relationship with Princess Elise has caused heavily fan criticism.[13] PC Gamer writer Rich Stanton wrote that searching Sonic on Google can led displeasure images and details. Stanton also wrote that he read captions of Sonic images.[14]
Analysis and reception
editSonic the Hedgehog fandom has expressed itself to be resilient against all odds and negative comments. The fanbase has splintering into many subcommunities and each diversifying immensely among itself which the community can made any type of fan thrive, and feel accepted.[1] Polygon writer Michael McWhertor discussed how he disappointment of the Sonic games while also discussed about the fandom's relationship between the furry fandom and its influence on professional esports player SonicFox.[15]
The series' former writer Ken Pontac appreciated the fans, except for the ones who just hate the series for stupidity reasons.[16] Author Karis Jones & Scott Storm wrote that the student Clark described the Sonic fandom as "the most toxic gaming fandom of all time". He discussed how annoying fans are and always demanding something from Sega which he ended his presentation by discussing that fans could shift their discourse practices to save the fandom however, each passing entry of the series causes more negative effects as it became darker and grittier, with “unnecessary amounts of weapons in it, and violence.” Clark saw Sonic as embroiled in a societal obsession with violence however, he saw a glimmer of hope in the company’s interaction with the fans.[17]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c McCarthy, Caty (August 17, 2017). "The People Who Never Gave up on Sonic: A Deep Dive Into the Most Curious (and Passionate) Fandom on the Internet". USgamer. Archived from the original on November 23, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ a b Ollerenshaw, Tracy (June 8, 2016). "Happy Birthday Sonic! The famous blue hedgehog turns 25". BBC. Archived from the original on July 8, 2020.
- ^ Frank, Allegra (September 25, 2017). "Sonic Forces' Custom Hero mode might not be the wish fulfillment you want". Polygon. Archived from the original on December 27, 2019.
- ^ Donaldson, Alex (August 28, 2018). "The Sonic community just released a slew of amazing fangame demos". VG247. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ Neltz, András (June 20, 2013). "There's a New Sonic Out on PC. It's a Fangame and It Looks Amazing". Kotaku. Archived from the original on April 19, 2014.
- ^ Fingas, Jon (August 16, 2015). "'Sonic the Hedgehog' tribute games reflect a mascot's fall from grace". Engadget. Archived from the original on August 20, 2015.
- ^ Summers, Nick (2019-12-11). "One fan's struggle to fix the worst game in Sonic history". Engadget. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ "The Hackers And Modders Behind The Next Official Sonic Game". Kotaku Australia. 2017-08-07. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ Writer, Steven Asarch (2019-04-30). "'Sonic the Hedgehog' Movie Trailer is No Gangster's Paradise". Newsweek. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
- ^ Shea, Brian (November 14, 2016). "Where Sonic Went Wrong". Game Informer. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- ^ Jackson, Gita (2019-03-05). "The Internet, And Sonic's Creator, React To Sonic's Movie Design". Kotaku. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
- ^ Jackson, Gita (2019-04-30). "The Internet Is Having A Hard Time With The Sonic The Hedgehog Trailer". Kotaku. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
- ^ Alexander, Leigh (2014-04-04). "Sonic the Hedgehog: how fans have subverted a fallen mascot". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ Stanton, Rich (March 29, 2024). "Google picks the one fight it will never win—with Sonic fans". PC Gamer. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ McWhertor, Michael (2024-07-15). "Sonic the Hedgehog would be a truly great franchise if not for the games". Polygon. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
- ^ Doolan, Liam (February 2, 2021). "Sonic Writer Talks About His Love-Hate Relationship With The Fandom". Nintendo Life. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ Jones, Karis; Storm, Scott (June 5, 2022). FIGHTING TOXIC FANDOMS: Critical Media Compositions in a High School Classroom. Critical Media Literacy. Vol. 2. pp. 128–129.
