Sega Asks What Should They Bring to the iPhone Next?
posted July 27th, 2009 10:24 PM EDT by Eli Hodapp in Games, News, Requests, Upcoming Games
This afternoon Sega invited iPhone and iPod Touch gamers to an online brainstorming session on their blog looking for new ideas of what they should bring to the App Store next:
Any idea is welcome, no matter how out there or random, we’ll take it and add it the list for the presentation. There are some restrictions, but that’s expected, right? First, it has to be a Sega game, meaning no other publisher’s titles, even if they did appear on our old systems (I know, I know, I want to see a Road Rash sequel too). Second, we can’t accept original game ideas, we’re not looking for acquisitions for new titles in this brainstorming session. And that’s pretty much it, go to town and tell us what you want to see.
They're gathering feedback on Twitter, Facebook, their forums, and on the actual blog post itself. Discuss with other TouchArcaders in our forum or in this story's comment thread. So, if you'd like to see a Sega game made, now is your chance!
Sega can't be serious. Gamers have been asking for a good Sonic game for years. Hasn't happened yet.
Hey Sega,I can tell you what we don`nt need anymore: Bad Emulations
of dated classics.We need enhanced,polished Versions.
Wow. I am surprised. That's great though!
port pokemon to iphone
i dont care if yall made it or not
port it now or die
maybe if they just read the TA forums they would realize their mistakes.
Just bring over a few Sonic games and you'll make some bucks.
Yeah they REALLY need to concentrate on patching their crappy ports than making new ones. Get to it Sega, I actually want to buy Streets of Rage. FIX IT!
JET SET RADIO !!!
i would like a version of phantasy star
and definetly please please shining force
maybe they should fix the ones they have ported already
Please Sega, instead of thinking about what game to release next, focus on making the current games playable. I doubt they will though because they're probably making a shitload of money on iPhone games with nearly zero development costs.
i would love to see a game similar to this…http://www.ninjakiwi.com/Games/Actio…Assault-2.html. Possibly where you can buy weapons and unlock new rooms. Very similar to the game in call of duty 5 called "nazi zombies". Either 1st or 3rd person would be fine, but with pretty well done graphics and multiple levels and weapons. I think i speak for a lot of people on this game. This would be amazing!! And you could make on online multiplayer, bluetooth/wifi and this game would skyrocket!
Link to thread discussing this game…http://forums.toucharcade.com/showth…highlight=nazi
Great idea, Sega.
I hope hope hope they come to their senses and releases, "LOSE YOUR MARBLES".
It would work so perfectly on the iphone.
What's that..? You've never heard of it. Shame.
http://reviews.cnet.com/pc-games/lose-your-marbles-pc/4505-9696_7-30977448.html
i bet a lot of people are gonna be asking for crazy taxi. i actually wanna see another sonic game. maybe sonic rush or a 3d sonic game (none of the on-rails ones or black knight). although i would rather have them fix their other games.
The best thing they need to do is File for Chapter 11. LOL
A remake of Alex Kid or perhaps MJ's Moon Walker, Shining force, and Streets of Rage to name a few. It's not that hard Sega. Just fix the crappy iphone control scheme you are currently using.
Sega needs to FIX what games they have already released FIRST!!
I already said… sega make crazy taxi for iphone!!!!!
Yeah. Fix what they've already released before releasing another crappy emulator port.
I got an idea Sega, how about you make a good game?
But seriously…Crazy Taxi.
That is all.
ipod version of Phantasy star
Gunstar Heroes
How About SGGG?
Improve current games first, then I'd love to have Nights ported (if graphics can match original it would be sweet).
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG. Do you really have to ask? Stupid Sega
I want Sega to stop pouring us crappy emulator-based stuff from your basement. Send in something with real beef, rather than aiming at fast cash.
Give us something which really can shine on iPhone platform like your earlier Monkey Ball. VirtuaCop may be good, VirtuaOn is better, or may be a RPG will steal the crown from Zeonia.
a game from them that is playable would be a good start
As others have mentioned, I'd like to see a port of something from the Phantasy Star Series. Something built specifically for the iPhone, with redone menus and native controls. Not just something cranked out for an emulator.
Panzer Dragoon also seems a good match for the iPhone. It might work well with motion controls.
And a personal favorite of mine is ToeJam & Earl. Although I’m not sure that one translates as well to the iPhone.
The best title that they could do, though, is Seaman. Not many people experienced that game the first time around, and the iPhone would be a perfect match for it. Something like that is weird enough that it could go viral and make a lot of money.
I have a idea for sega i like a sonic 3Dgame please
I would like to see Shining Force, and a collection of the Phantasy Star RPG series 1-4.
while i love Phantasy Star online i dont think it owuld be good.
Perhaps a version of chuchu rocket, or space channel 5?
i am not sure who published it, but the sega CD game called DARK WIZARD was awesome, wish they would port that, with e-mail turn multiplayer (or push notification multiplayer)
there was an old old sega genesis turn based strat game where you could give the game cartrige to your buddy and they would do thier turn, then give you back the cartrige so you could take your turn, you summon monsters and attacked each other, excellent game.
i guess i am a turn based strat game fan…
House of the dead. Easily.
Ooh, I forgot crazy taxi is a Sega game. I've thought that would be perfect for the iPhone pretty much since I played my first driving game on the platform. I would love to see that. Too bad Sega would likely manage to screw that one up too.
Sega, instead of bringing new stuff try to make it up to all us and improve your crappy ports so far and your horrible simulator.So, what games would i like to see?
1.A better version of sonic the hedgehog
2.A MUCH better version of Golden Axe and
3. A MUCH MUCH MUCH better version of Streets of rage.
Fix these and afterwards you discuss about new retro ones.It is a shame, its like you make fool of your funs, what the hell is the matter with you??Can't you see your ports so far are pure shit??
We are planing on stopping buying your iphone and ipod touch ports in a massive way so you better come around and behave if you don't want to end up financially destroyed.
So, your ports so far are so good you are asking ideas for new ones?Is that what you think?Crap.
Out Run 2006: Coast 2 Coast! Please!!
How about GOOD GAMES?
youre all thinking of the wrong sort of games, games in segas back ctalougue that are perfect for iphone are CRAZY TAXI – tilt to steer and touch accelerator, and CHUCHU ROCKET, finally playable online and this game was sooo made for a touch screen, these would work better than any touch controller based game
I'd suggest a Sonic the Hedgehog game for the iPod..well one that actually works at least.
The sonic cd port would be awsome. Ohh and by the way gubstar heroes is another option.
I agree with other when I say, I want to see Sonic CD and Crazy Taxi.
Hopefully both able to play music in the apps and maybe have some other cool iPhone specific features??
I think u should port shadow dancer to the iPhone
Sonic CD.
anybody remember VectorMan? i thought it was so sweet when i was in middle school. wouldnt mind playing that on my iphone…
Sonic CD
Golden Axe Warrior
Psycho Fox
House of the Dead would work PERFECTLY on the iPhone. The touch screen is practically begging for a game like this. Preferrably we could get 4 since there's no home version but any of them would do. Tap to shoot, shake to reload and for 4 shake to get zombies off and have a small grenade button in the bottom corner. Wifi/bluetooth multiplayer would work perfectly, and possibly even use multitouch for multiplayer, just have a reload button instead of shake action. Hopefully this port will work for you guys because if it does its an instant buy in my book.
A few people have mentioned Gunstar Heroes. That was developed by Treasure, so I don’t think that would be eligible. And besides, that game wouldn’t really translate well to the touchscreen.
ChuChu Rocket, on the other hand, would work perfectly. So I’d like to put in another vote for that one. It would work perfectly with touch controls, and would work great with online multiplayer.
it has to be jet set radio, or the amazing datona usa, love to see that
JET GRIND RADIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Or Skies of Arcadia. *shrugs*
The Sonic CD Port along with a upgraded version of Gameloft's Sonic Unleashed Mobile.
Also consider:
Better version of Sonic 1
Unleashed 2
Monkey Ball 2
I think the Gunstar Heroes IP is owned by Sega, though, Herbert.
Regardless, I posted on their blog. Gave them a thorough, ol' spiffyone once over. Let them know that they are SEGA (*SEGA screams) and that they are better than what they have shown thus far. That they not only owe it to us, the Sega fans, but more importantly to themselves.
Gave them a clear indication of what needs to be done:
1. Optimize the emulators on which these classic ROMs run. Also let them know we'd like in app microtransactions for other ROMs if possible. We'd also like Master System and Sega arcade (System 16 hardware) emulated classics as well…but the emulators, again, MUST be optimized.
2. NEW, made-for-iPhone/touch offerings. Super Monkey Ball was the first and last from Sega. It sold quite well. Still sells quite well. Since then, nothing new. This is shameful. They don't even have to make new IPs…they can base the new games on older IPs. An all new, original, made-for-iPhone/touch Shining Force game (turn based strategy, like all REAL Shining Force games…I let them know) would be nice.
3. Sega has games for other mobile platforms. They could…y'know…bring those over in optimized and upgraded fashion. SonicJump 1 and 2 would do well, I think, as they're basically PapiJump/DoodleJump…but with Sonic. Sonic Unleashed Mobile, developed by Gameloft, should be brought over as well.
In essence, optimized emulated classics, upgraded ports of Sega mobile games, and all NEW, made-for-iPhone/touch offerings. That's what Sega should be doing. They're the 800 lb. gorilla in the room, and they act like a friggin' mouse.
How about X-Men? I love that game and I believe it was produced by Sega. But definitely look into the new retro engine and release something that will make the masses happy!
ETERNAL CHAMPIONS WITH ONLINE WI-FI!!!! DO IT PLEASE!!
SHENMUE …. IT WOULD BE BETTER SHENMUE III….,)
Hell yea we want shenmue or maybe even virtua fighter or virtua fighter 2
wow…some people don't read huh -lol-
Shenmue
Shenmue II
Shenmue III as a comic or graphic novel. The full game should've been produced before Yakuza 3.
Shadow Dancer (arcade)
E-SWAT (arcade)
Golden Axe (arcade, and DONE RIGHT)
Blood Will Tell
Virtual Fighter 5 (LOL! What planet am I living on?!)
Ha, I was thinking Shenmue also….
BUt Jet Grind Radio would be awesome too….
phantasy star, shining force or gunstar heros!! any of them would be awesome sega! even woner boy or alex kidd!!
just treat the iphone like the wii and let us get all the classics!!
How about a virtua pack good controls, and include Virtua Racing, Virtua Fighter, Virtua Cop.
Daytona
Sega Rally
Virtual On
Outrun!!! The definitive Racing game. The 1986 arcade original. Would pay anything for a fathfull port!
Outrun original, Outrunners (my personal fav sega arcade game) and Outrun Coast 2 Coast. Outrun basically
i want the friggin GAME GEAR version of SHINOBI…man that game was great
I reckon:-
sonic 2, 3
streets of rage 2, 3
james pond
ESWAT
altered beast
alex kidd
You definitely gotta get ROAD RASH on the iphone along with AFTER BURNER & SHINOBI!!!!!!!
SEGA Model-1 Legacy – Authentic Arcade Translations of: Star Wars Arcade, Virtua Figher, Virtua Racing, and Wing War.
SEGA Vector pack with all the classic SEGA Vector games, notably Star Trek and Tac/Scan. Another area where aside from MAME, no one has ever done a faithful arcade translation of.
1. General Chaos
2. Road Rash trilogy
3. Phantasy Star 2
Chu Chu Rocket (with multiplayer option). No question about it. Perfect for iPhone/Touch as long as the controls work flawlessly.