Why has Sonic failed to branch out the way Mario has?

[Gilgamesh]

wfz said:

Gilgamesh said:

The Playstation doesn't really have a mascot like Mario for Nintendo or Halo for Microsoft, there never really was a specific character from the PS1 days that kept showing up in these huge games. Unless Gran Turismo counts but I don't know how that'll work :S

 

Dude, what the heck does this have to do with the thread? I really don't get it. :P

 

I think the main problem with Sonic is that his entire being now revolves around going fast (even though his old 2d games are hardly just that). Mario is an extremely versatile character compared to Sonic, at least in my opinion. 

That, and Mario just kicks ass on a degree that's untouchable. Imagine the best GTA game starring Sonic that you can think of..... Now imagine the same for Mario. No contest imo. :P Mario has way too much going for him as a character in almost any situation. In fact, I can't think of one genre I wouldn't like to play as Mario in...

 

That being said, I absolutely love Sonic!

....ahhhh, I read "Why has SONY failed to branch out...." didn't realize it said Sonic, I must be tired....I better go to bed  lol

My bad, ignore that post people