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I CAN ONLY IMAGINE
[A SONIC ZINE]
SHADOW
IF YOU COULD GIVE ANY SONIC CHARACTER (OTHER THAN SHADOW) THEIR OWN GAME, WHICH CHARACTER WOULD IT BE AND WHY?
I would give Blaze her own game. I would love to see the Sol Dimension more and the gameplay could be similar to the normal Sonic games but put more action in it (since her ability is pyrokinesis) You could even throw in Silver and let him be sidekick of some sorts.
Or I would give Knuckles and Rouge their own game. They both are treasure hunters so you could have a game with them exploring locations and search these called treasures. The gameplay could be similar to the game Tomb Raider, having puzzles to solver and lots of action.*
WHAT'S ONE OF YOUR FAVOURITE IN-GAME SONIC MOMENTS?
​There are many moments I like but if I have to choose one it would probably be the ending to Shadow's story in Sonic 06. The line of "if the world chooses to become my enemy, I fight like I always have" gives him alot of strength from his personal growth and that he won't give up and continues doing good to the world so it's save. Even seeing Team Dark stroming through the amounts of Mephiles clones together showed that they will fight together and be there for one another. In general it was the best to end the story in my opinion.
IF YOU COULD GIVE ANY SONIC CHARACTER (OTHER THAN SHADOW) THEIR OWN GAME, WHICH CHARACTER WOULD IT BE AND WHY?
It would probably be for either Silver or Blaze. It would be pretty cool of either of them had their own playable title games imo!*
WHAT'S ONE OF YOUR FAVOURITE MEMORIES PLAYING
A SONIC GAME?
I think a favorite memory would be when I got to try playing sonic for the very first time. I was visiting an aunt in Houston, TX. And my uncle at the time had asked me if I wanted to try playing Sonic on the genesis. From what I remember, it was rather fun and exciting playing it for the first time. And that was one of the things that started my interest in the Sonic fandom!
IF YOU COULD GIVE ANY SONIC GAME A SEQUEL
(OTHER THAN SONIC ADVENTURE), WHICH GAME
WOULD IT BE AND WHY?
Sonic Heroes because there is a lot of potential for a sequel. Keep Team Sonic, Team Dark and Team Chaotix the same. On Team Rose, switch out Big with G-merl. For new teams, Team Resistance: Tangle, Whisper and Jewel, Team Rogue: Jet, Wave and Storm, and Team Future: Silver, Blaze and Marine.
WHAT'S YOUR ESTIMATE AS TO SONIC'S TOP SPEED?
Probably 728 miles per hour.
WHO'S YOUR FAVOURITE VA FOR SONIC,
AND WHY?
Ryan Drummond for sure! His voice is always so upbeat when he plays as Sonic and has always been my favorite voice for him. Roger Craig Smith's a close second because his voice definitely reminds me of Sonic being more mature.
WHAT'S ONE OF YOUR FAVOURITE IN-GAME SONIC MOMENTS?
I always loved playing around in the Chao Gardens from Adventure. Watching them grow and learn new things was always fun to me! Me and my brother made countless different lyrics to go with the kindergarten in Adventure 2. Music was also a big part of it as well, being fans of rock and such. I still catch myself listening to all the cool music over the years.
IF YOU COULD MEET ANY ONE SONIC CHARACTER,
WHO WOULD YOU MEET AND WHY?
It would have to be Rouge. I think bias is a big factor into it since she is probably my favourite character in the series. There's also a lot of comic personality influence with that, but I personally really like the way she's portrayed in the comics so I think that would be chill!
IF YOU COULD GIVE ANY SONIC GAME A SEQUEL
(OTHER THAN SONIC ADVENTURE), WHICH GAME
WOULD IT BE AND WHY?
​Sonic and the Black Knight. I personally love the aesthetic of it, plus the story telling and characterization was done really well in my opinion. So I would love to see a sequel to that, or at least a continuation of the storybook series.
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVOURITE MUSICAL TRACKS
FROM THE SONIC SERIES?
I absolutely love Sonic CD's Japanese opening. Some of my other faves are Metropolitan Highway from Sonic Forces, catch me if you can from Sonic Riders Zero Gravity or Classic Rooftop Run from Sonic Generations!*
IF YOU COULD SEE SONIC CROSSOVER WITH ANOTHER SERIES
(OTHER THAN MARIO), WHAT SERIES WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE
CROSSOVER AND WHY?
THIS IS DIFFICULT since I'm not that much into crossovers; maybe something obvious like Dragon Ball?*
WHAT IS ONE OF YOUR BEST MEMORIES PLAYING A SONIC GAME?
Sonic was always a hero for me since my childhood, and I still remember with great affection playing his games when I went to my friends or my cousins, those afternoons together were special. Also, thanks to the whole world of Sonic, it aroused my creativity and it was thanks to that that I started to want to draw and do everything I do now.*
IF YOU COULD GIVE ANY SONIC CHARACTER THEIR OWN GAME (OTHER THAN SHADOW), WHO WOULD YOU GIVE IT TO AND WHY?
I have several candidates, but I would certainly give it to Rouge, I would love to know more about her character and history, she has always been an interesting character for me. Likewise with Silver, I think he has a good potential for a game for himself.
WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE VOICE ACTOR FROM THE SONIC SERIES?
​I’ve always considered my favorite VA Mike Pollock because not only is his voice iconic for Eggman, but his contribution to the fandom and giving back to fans in his own way is incredible.
WHAT IS ONE OF YOUR FAVOURITE IN-GAME SONIC MOMENTS?
​It’s hard to pick one favorite in game moment from a Sonic Game, but I did enjoy Shadow’s gameplay in Sonic Forces. Calling Infinite weak made the whole game happen and it’s such a reaction.
