An animator that goes by Sightseeker Animates on Twitter just shared some work on a Paper Mario-style Sonic game and its absolutely adorable.
The short clip, which @SightseekerAnim explains is work in progress, shows off a bit of world exploration and combat in a paper version of classic Sonic the Hedgehog level Green Hill Zone.
In a comment, the animator explains that the clip is a proof of concept animation rather than actual gameplay, but that assets are actually ready for a game. “You’ll just have to wait and see ;).”
There couldn’t be a more perfect time to show off a Sonic X Paper Mario project. With the success of the Sonic the Hedgehog film and the excitement around the Paper Mario: The Origami King trailer, both properties are in extremely high demand. As it turns out, Sonic looks like a perfect fit for the Paper Mario style.
Whatever happens next for the project, this video alone is seriously impressive. The artist’s attention to details in the character designs and background evokes so much nostalgia for Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door and Sonic’s sound effects and jump dash attack make it feel incredibly authentic. This may be the closest we ever get to an actual Paper Sonic game, but it’s a lot of fun to imagine the possibilities.
