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| − | + | '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a fan game from indie development group Arcane Kids, released for Windows and OS X in 2015. The game presents itself as a series of four long-lost "prototypes" of ''Sonic'' games for the [[Sega Dreamcast]] and uses surrealism to explores themes of eroticism and identity within the ''Sonic'' fanbase. | |
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| + | ==Background== | ||
| + | ''{{PAGENAME}}'' passes itself off as a collection of four "prototypes" developed by fictional Sega developer "MJSTUDIO". These were supposedly uncovered in 2013 on a Dreamcast developer kit, which was found by self-proclaimed hacker supergroup "Arcane Kid$". | ||
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| + | The game was released through Arcane Kids' newsletter. The newsletter linked to a Tumblr blog called "HEDGEHOG EXPOSED 2015®", for which the password "grandpa" was needed to access it. | ||
==Games== | ==Games== | ||
| − | + | ===''Make My Sonic''=== | |
| − | + | '''''Make My Sonic''''' is a character creator where the player edits a model of [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] to create a fan character, purely by changing his coloration and altering the size and positioning of his limbs, then by selecting a randomly-generated name. Screenshots of the player's character can then be uploaded to Twitter. | |
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| − | + | The game states ''Make My Sonic'' was MJSTUDIO's first ''Sonic'' game and was created in 1996. The studio apparently wanted it to be compatible with the defunct internet service [[sega:SegaNet|SegaNet]] so users could import their character into supported games, believing Sonic would work in any genre. | |
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| + | ===''Eggman Origin''=== | ||
| + | '''''Eggman Origin''''' is a vestigial massively multiplayer online role-playing game alleged to have been created in 1997. It is initially displayed as unplayable beyond the title screen, as it requests a connection to SegaNet. However, by opening a separate file in the game's directory folders (Seganet.exe) and using ''Make My Sonic'' to create an avatar and "upload it to SegaNet", the game becomes playable. | ||
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| + | The game places the player in control of their avatar in an untextured map populated by several bipedal, egg-shaped creatures and a limbless [[Dr. Eggman]]. By feeding Eggman with worms dug up from around him on the map, he grows. After this, the player completes the game and ascends into the sky, with the number of ascensions posted on the online leaderboard chao.garden. | ||
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| + | ===''Sonic Movie Maker''=== | ||
| + | '''''Sonic Movie Maker''''' is an adventure game in which the player is tasked with finding a camera and filming a six-second film to proceed to the following scene. Each scene uses ragdoll models of Sonic and other characters such as [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]], [[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]], [[Rouge the Bat|Rouge]], or [[Blaze the Cat|Blaze]], as well as objects such as pull cords, speech bubble sprites, and rings. Levels in ''Sonic Movie Maker'' include a garage, a prom dance floor, and a hospital room. | ||
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| + | The game states ''Sonic Movie Maker'' would have been a technological achievement, but was canceled in 1998 when Sega management discovered its dark and sexual content. Just like with ''Make My Sonic'', videos the player makes can be uploaded to Twitter. | ||
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| + | ===''My Roommate Sonic''=== | ||
| + | '''''My Roommate Sonic''''' is a virtual reality (VR) game presented from a first-person view. The player sits on a couch next to Sonic in an apartment, with Eggman watching from a distant apartment encouraging the player by text message to pursue a romantic interest in him. The minigame is also compatible with the [[wikipedia:Oculus Rift|Oculus Rift]] VR headset. | ||
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| + | The game suggests ''My Roommate Sonic'' was canceled in 1999 because it was supposed to be used with the unreleased [[sega:Sega VR|Sega VR]] headset. Completing it unlocks an extra level in ''Sonic Movie Maker''. | ||
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| + | ==External links== | ||
| + | *[http://hedgehog.exposed/ ''{{PAGENAME}}'' website] | ||
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[[Category:Fan games]] | [[Category:Fan games]] | ||
Revision as of 16:02, 13 March 2019
| Sonic Dreams Collection |
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| Latest release date: August 10, 2015 |
| Engine: Unity |
| Credits: Arcane Kids, Cyborgdino |
Sonic Dreams Collection is a fan game from indie development group Arcane Kids, released for Windows and OS X in 2015. The game presents itself as a series of four long-lost "prototypes" of Sonic games for the Sega Dreamcast and uses surrealism to explores themes of eroticism and identity within the Sonic fanbase.
Contents
Background
Sonic Dreams Collection passes itself off as a collection of four "prototypes" developed by fictional Sega developer "MJSTUDIO". These were supposedly uncovered in 2013 on a Dreamcast developer kit, which was found by self-proclaimed hacker supergroup "Arcane Kid$".
The game was released through Arcane Kids' newsletter. The newsletter linked to a Tumblr blog called "HEDGEHOG EXPOSED 2015®", for which the password "grandpa" was needed to access it.
Games
Make My Sonic
Make My Sonic is a character creator where the player edits a model of Sonic the Hedgehog to create a fan character, purely by changing his coloration and altering the size and positioning of his limbs, then by selecting a randomly-generated name. Screenshots of the player's character can then be uploaded to Twitter.
The game states Make My Sonic was MJSTUDIO's first Sonic game and was created in 1996. The studio apparently wanted it to be compatible with the defunct internet service SegaNet so users could import their character into supported games, believing Sonic would work in any genre.
Eggman Origin
Eggman Origin is a vestigial massively multiplayer online role-playing game alleged to have been created in 1997. It is initially displayed as unplayable beyond the title screen, as it requests a connection to SegaNet. However, by opening a separate file in the game's directory folders (Seganet.exe) and using Make My Sonic to create an avatar and "upload it to SegaNet", the game becomes playable.
The game places the player in control of their avatar in an untextured map populated by several bipedal, egg-shaped creatures and a limbless Dr. Eggman. By feeding Eggman with worms dug up from around him on the map, he grows. After this, the player completes the game and ascends into the sky, with the number of ascensions posted on the online leaderboard chao.garden.
Sonic Movie Maker
Sonic Movie Maker is an adventure game in which the player is tasked with finding a camera and filming a six-second film to proceed to the following scene. Each scene uses ragdoll models of Sonic and other characters such as Tails, Shadow, Rouge, or Blaze, as well as objects such as pull cords, speech bubble sprites, and rings. Levels in Sonic Movie Maker include a garage, a prom dance floor, and a hospital room.
The game states Sonic Movie Maker would have been a technological achievement, but was canceled in 1998 when Sega management discovered its dark and sexual content. Just like with Make My Sonic, videos the player makes can be uploaded to Twitter.
My Roommate Sonic
My Roommate Sonic is a virtual reality (VR) game presented from a first-person view. The player sits on a couch next to Sonic in an apartment, with Eggman watching from a distant apartment encouraging the player by text message to pursue a romantic interest in him. The minigame is also compatible with the Oculus Rift VR headset.
The game suggests My Roommate Sonic was canceled in 1999 because it was supposed to be used with the unreleased Sega VR headset. Completing it unlocks an extra level in Sonic Movie Maker.