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{{OtherPage|desc=the [[Sega]] division which manages the Sonic franchise|page=Sonic Studio (company)}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is an in-development fan ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' stage creation program for [[Windows PC]]s.{{ref|1=https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sonic-studio.38013/}} Developed and produced by independent British artist and [[Sonic scene]] member Lapper, it allows users to create entirely custom ''Sonic'' stages with intuitive menu design, extensive customization features, and a focus on ease of use.
 
{{OtherPage|desc=the [[Sega]] division which manages the Sonic franchise|page=Sonic Studio (company)}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is an in-development fan ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' stage creation program for [[Windows PC]]s.{{ref|1=https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sonic-studio.38013/}} Developed and produced by independent British artist and [[Sonic scene]] member Lapper, it allows users to create entirely custom ''Sonic'' stages with intuitive menu design, extensive customization features, and a focus on ease of use.
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As of late 2022, the game is still being actively developed, with the entirety of the game's planning already finalized.{{ref|1=https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sonic-studio.38013/}}
  
 
==Features==
 
==Features==
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==History==
 
==History==
 
===Pre-release===
 
===Pre-release===
Upon its release, [[Sonic scene]] member [[Lapper]] found himself unable to access [[PlaySEGA]]'s official ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Level Creator]]'', and was inspired to program a level creator of his own. From this desire came 2009's ''[[Sonic Maker]]'', one of the first Sonic fangames which allowed users to design their own levels. Later, the release of 2017's ''[[Sonic Mania]]'' further inspired Lapper to return to the idea of a level creation program.{{ref|1=https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sonic-studio.38013/}}
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Upon its release, [[Sonic scene]] member [[Lapper]] found himself unable to access [[PlaySEGA]]'s official ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Level Creator]]'', and was inspired to program a level creator of his own. From this desire came 2009's ''[[Sonic Maker]]'', one of the first ''Sonic'' fangames which allowed users to design their own levels. Later, the release of 2017's ''[[Sonic Mania]]'' further inspired Lapper to return to the idea of a level creation program.{{ref|1=https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sonic-studio.38013/}}
  
''{{PAGENAME}}'' was first announced in May 2018{{ref|1=https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sonic-studio.38013/}} and was initially known under the working title'''''Sonic Maker'''''.{{fileref|SonicStudio logo early 1.jpeg}} As of late 2022, the game is still being actively developed, with the entirety of the game's planning already finalized.{{ref|1=https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sonic-studio.38013/}}
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''{{PAGENAME}}'' was first announced in May 2018{{ref|1=https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sonic-studio.38013/}} and was initially known under the working title '''''Sonic Maker'''''{{fileref|SonicStudio logo early 1.jpeg}} (a reference to the developer's previous [[Sonic Maker|level creator of the same name]]). The professionalism and accessibility of the project eventually caught the eye of the gaming public, with most responses being unanimously positive - frequently praising the game's friendly interface, and drawing similarities with Nintendo's ''[[wikipedia:Super Mario Maker|Super Mario Maker]]''.
  
 
==Production credits==
 
==Production credits==

Revision as of 06:46, 7 October 2022

SonicStudio logo.png
Sonic Studio
Engine: GameMaker[1]
Credits: Lapper[1]
Development status: Active
Operating system: Windows PC
For the Sega division which manages the Sonic franchise, see Sonic Studio (company).Sonic Studio is an in-development fan Sonic the Hedgehog stage creation program for Windows PCs.[1] Developed and produced by independent British artist and Sonic scene member Lapper, it allows users to create entirely custom Sonic stages with intuitive menu design, extensive customization features, and a focus on ease of use.

As of late 2022, the game is still being actively developed, with the entirety of the game's planning already finalized.[1]

Features

  • Create stages by editing polygons & bezier curves.
  • Auto generated terrain graphics based on the chosen theme.
  • Place-able water, time of day customisation, time limit, and character options.
  • Add item and decorations via point and click.
  • Brand new interactions between multiple items and between items and characters.
  • Automatically build loops.
  • Save, load, and play stages all from within the editor.

History

Pre-release

Upon its release, Sonic scene member Lapper found himself unable to access PlaySEGA's official Sonic the Hedgehog Level Creator, and was inspired to program a level creator of his own. From this desire came 2009's Sonic Maker, one of the first Sonic fangames which allowed users to design their own levels. Later, the release of 2017's Sonic Mania further inspired Lapper to return to the idea of a level creation program.[1]

Sonic Studio was first announced in May 2018[1] and was initially known under the working title Sonic MakerMedia:SonicStudio logo early 1.jpeg[2] (a reference to the developer's previous level creator of the same name). The professionalism and accessibility of the project eventually caught the eye of the gaming public, with most responses being unanimously positive - frequently praising the game's friendly interface, and drawing similarities with Nintendo's Super Mario Maker.

Production credits

Interviews

Screenshots

Prerelease

Artwork

Logos

External links

References