Eggman as a playable character and an Explore Mode

[msc]

My only big request I would want is to see the mad doctor as a playable character. His story is crucial to the plot development. If Dr. Eggman was left out unplayable and regulated in cutscenes, then I think people wouldn't feel that Dr. Eggman was very important.

Here's how I think his gameplay should be like:
His story mode (or playable character) should be either optional or unnecesary for at least part of the first playthrough. I would want him to run around (like a normal person runs) through Meterex forces kind of like the Eggman mod in Sonic Adventure 2. It would be amusing. I would also like to see Decoe, Bocoe, and Bokkun as playable characters also. Maybe they could help out Eggman or do something cool like their bazooka cannon. The only problem I think with my vision is that Sonic is based on a sense of speed. I am hoping if they become playable that they won't detract from the overall experience. If this idea gets okayed, I'll share more details of what I think he should play like.

As for my other idea, I think it would be great to explore all of the places in Sonic X. Fans of the show would love to see the scenes in 3D. This mode would be an insentive to beat the game completely. This makes me think that this game should have HUD levels too, just to please the fans (our core audience probably). If this idea is okayed, I will share more details also.

Any thoughts guys?

[hookonsonic2]

I like that idea. He was a playable character in SA2 and did the same sort of stuff that Tails did. It worked out pretty well, what with being able to pilot his mecha and everything.

[msc]

Cool! Do you also like the idea of an Exploration Mode?

[Isentar]

While I am a huge fan of Baldy Nosehair being playable, I'm not so certain about Bocoe, Decoe, and Bokkun. They make good plot devices, but adding them to the list of playable characters just makes it too complex. Aside from that, they really don't do much except wait on Eggman.

Maybe a sort of Sonic Heroes comeback mode for those three?

[msc]

I was thinking Decoe and Bocoe could be in their bazooka form. Bokkun could be a helper somehow...

[msc]

So... what do you think about an Exploration Mode?

[Isentar]

In what sense? Do I like the idea of a 3D Exploration gameplay? No. Sonic has been, is, and in my opinion, always should and will be, goal-oriented, in the sense that you're trying to reach a goal. SBK deviated from that the furthest, and for that reason, I dislike some of the levels in it.

However, I do think that it would be cool to have 3D exploration integrated into the game. Perhaps a MarioKart type set-up, where the race-tracks would be replaced with Act Rings?

[msc]

The Exploration mode (if implemented) will be an insentive to beat the game. When you beat the game, Exploration mode will appear. You can choose a Sonic X Environment (Season 3 related) and explore it. I, personally would love to explore the depths of the Blue Typhoon. This would be a lot of work, but I know that every Sonic X fan will love it.

If implemented, I have some ideas for some areas:

Mobius (Tails Workshop, Amy's House, Cream's House, Chaotix Detective Agency)
Dr. Eggman's Base (Not the ship)
The Crimson Egg
The Blue Typhoon
Black Narccisus' Ship (The Fake Chaos Emerald Factory)
Cafe Chaotix (The bar at least)
Greengate (Cosmo's Planet)

Again, I know this will be a lot more work to make the stages, but it could serve more than one purpose. These "arenas" could be used for Level Hubs.

3D Exploration (like you mentioned) is cool. Are you thinking Sonic Adventure 2? It is personally my favorite game in the modern series (Sonic 3 is my favorite classic game).

What do you think? Do you like my ideas? (As well as the stuff I added for Eggman?)

On an unrelated note, I plan to dub a scene from Sonic X. It will be available to watch later today, or tommorrow.

[Isentar]

Not being a graphics/modelling guy, I really don't have much weight in this, but I think your idea has merit.

[hookonsonic2]

Well, getting a model of him shouldn't be that tough. I'm sure someone else already did it. If we have to make it ourself, then the chest should be easy to make. It's an egg.

[Isentar]

Yes, but the head might be a problem, clothes can be addressed with textures.

Also, did you notice my amazing pun?