From 3D Sonic Fangame To Indie Passion Project - Rollin' Rascal Kickstarter Demo & Multiplayer

Rollin' Rascal Kickstarter page (demo is available on Steam):
www.kickstarter.com/projects/...
Sonic fans, man... remember SAGE 2021 when this indie game went by the name of Project Rascal? Well, it's back with a Kickstarter campaign alongside being published under the banner of Curiomatic. But what does it have to do with Sonic fangames?
Remember Sonic GT, a really innovative 3D Sonic fangame with a heavy emphasis on momentum and rolling physics, you know the stuff more skeptical Sonic fans have been clamoring for so long? Well, Rollin' Rascal is made by the same devs. And the influences of Sonic GT really show in this demo.
Rollin' Rascal feels literally made for Sonic Adventure fans, even more so than Spark The Electric Jester 3 (I'm sorry, but I have to make some comparisons). The game, at least in the demo, feels specifically built with the physics and heavy use of momentum in mind, as well as a lot of interactive level elements, all for you to master and keep a flow state of high speed platforming and mechanical mastery, something Sonic games have been trying to accomplish for years, with varrying degrees of success.
That said, the demo isn't flawless. Levels for all their openness still feel a bit confusing (especially the multiplayer ones) for first time play, as well as some unintentional camera issues that can really ruin your run once you get rolling. This is still a demo so these issues might be ironed out in the meantime. That said, I think the multiplayer levels are the highlight as these put an even greater emphasis on momentum usage and mechanical mastery and really sells the vision the guys at Curiomatic have for this game.
I'm curious how they handle later levels and difficulty progression in the full game, as well as what other levels themes and obstacles they have in store. Spark The Electric Jester 3, really nailed the difficulty progression IMO and showcased that levels can feel complex while still being "linear", because open level design can be a tricky thing to handle in a high speed platformer.
Anyways, please support the Kickstarter page and Rollin' Rascal.
0:00 Intro and menu
0:42 Sunrise Shores
2:57 Buccaneers Beach 1st Run
10:12 Buccaneers Beach 2nd Run
15:30 The Multiplayer Is Fun As Heck
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[@MariusUrucu]

16:00 18:12 Duality of Sonic fan

[@GabrielGreedy]

OMG I'm dying

[@MariusUrucu]

​@@GabrielGreedyFancy seeing you here. You and your team did an amazing job with Rollin Rascal. Already pledged on your Kickstarter and I wish the best of luck with your game.

[@aaronwise1089]

soo, when is the game coming to Nintendo Switch and how much will the game cost?, btw looks awesome

[@GameMasterART]

@@aaronwise1089this is a fangame So it’s never coming to switch

[@ZillaYT.]

This is not a fan-game, its an indie project. They could 100% bring it to switch if they wanted to.@@GameMasterART

[@ikagura]

I remember it from Sage. Good to know when devs of a fangame are emancipating themselves from the Sonic IP.

[@montogomery478]

I swear these indie fan games are honestly just a treat to find

[@God-xd1wr]

The absolute worst I can say is that it’s really snappy and responsive in some places and a little slippery and unresponsive in others and it, at times, can be a little hard to tell if they wanted some cool rollin’ or a wild rascal. This is Sonic GT for cool people.

[@Brain_With_Glasses]

My favorite part of this game is the Kickstarter goals are realistic and I can actually see them reaching the final threshold.

[@Aperson-62]

That would be a first for a Sonic inspired indie game I think (RIP Torque and Spade DLC)

[@NIMPAK1]

I know this is an apples and oranges comparison, but I'm way more excited for this game than I am for Penny's Big Breakaway.

[@xrestikstone]

apples to oranges👊👊👊

[@epicjubjub02]

I backed this game, but I'm personally more excited for Penny than I am this game. It is nice that all sides of this can exist and spark joy in people, regardless of which they prefer.

[@Technonova323]

I'm excited for both!

[@Terminal_Apotos]

Penny’s Big Breakaway looks so good, wish I could play it but it’s not gonna be on PS4 even though it’s gonna be on switch :p

[@smudgybard8983]

As a person who likes yo-yo's irl, I am super hyped for Penny's Big Breakaway! This game also looks really cool. I played the demo for a few minutes and I'll probably keep following the development.

[@muke001]

25:22 Most brutal punishment for missing a checkpoint I've ever seen. Usually they won't let you past the next one until you clear the current one; here they surprise you!

[@zahillethe7th846]

that happened to me for the first time today. I would have been third. needless to say I was disappointed lol

[@domovoi2861]

feel like Sonic-inspired 3D games being better than Sonic 3D games is a pattern at this point

[@sonic-bb]

its about the same quality

[@user-mq8mo9zi4q]

Not all of them. Adventure and Frontiers have the tightest turning I have ever see, I'd rather play them than Spark or Rascal. Plus, they have more content. The only ones I'd consider are Lost World, Forces, 06 and maybe Heroes. Either way, the indie and officials are all quality games. It's all down to preference for most of them.

[@Technonova323]

OHHHHHH, this is from the devs of Sonic GT! That's why it looked so familiar! Glad they've went with an original IP, hope they succeed with this game!

[@speed3414]

So, Rascal can bounce, rev roll and has a beach/pirate theme level called Buccaneers Beach Either it's just a coincidence or they took inspiration from Pac-Man World

[@A_Person_64]

Knew I noticed that name from Pac Man

[@Crowald]

I completely forgot about that game. Thanks for reminding me, I'm gonna play it again.

[@speed3414]

@@Crowald you're gonna play the original from PS1 or the remake?

[@Crowald]

@@speed3414 There's a remake? Whaaaaaat. I was gonna play the PS1 version, I still have all my old Sony consoles and they're in good condition but now that you mention that... I am not sure. I might get the remake.

[@speed3414]

@@Crowald it's called Pac-Man World Re-Pac, it's on PS4, Xbox One (I think?), PC and Switch

[@pages4573]

This demo was RAD, and while I think I prefer the slightly more structured levels of Spark 3, jumping around and playing it (Even with my potato of a computer) Was really fun. One thing I do have a critique on is the enemy hijacking mechanic. It's neat on paper, but I honestly don't see much of a point to them. They feel somewhat clucky, and the few that are fun seem like that they come with a caveat.

[@Gaia_BentosZX5]

Gee, sure hope this game's story isn't an afterthought and turns into one of existential dread towards the end...

[@pages4573]

Spark 3 story is... something. (I honestly don't know if I wanted something like 2s self serious but still positive out outlook or stick with 3s crazy twist.) It does make me wonder what they will do for 4

[@A_Person_64]

Multiplayer reminds me of an old MMO called TalesRunner I wish racing platformers (Platform racers?) would make a return (fall guys is close?) Rayman Arena was pretty cool

[@user-zw5kt8ik2g]

If Spark is own identity inspired by Sonic, than this is straight up Kishimoto's vision of Sonic (-boost) but done better than anything done under his command.

[@carb0xyde887]

What are you blabbing about?

[@tjlnintendo]

Aren’t they both based off the same type of sonic? Momentum based 3D sonic?

[@user-zw5kt8ik2g]

@@tjlnintendo Spark brought combat to the table. Rascal is own IP for Sonic GT. Each of them show more momentum based gameplay then all of official 3D Sonic games science Unleashed.

[@nuggets283]

This game looks very fun, but a bit of a criticism I want to give is that gaining high speeds seems way too easy, of course this the first stage of a demo. But because speed seems so easy to achieve and it being so over-powered, it seems it will be very hard for the game to challenge you in meaningfull ways. This is something I felt in SA1 aswell in which the spindash was so over-powered and so easy to use that it basically removed any challenge out of the game (jank aside) This is where I think Spark 3 held the best balance, Spark is powerful enough to allow for cool skips, but also weak enough for the level to provide good challenges. Even then, this game looks super fun, definitely gonna buy the full game!!

[@chrisf.b.1056]

I dunno why but the multiplayer and the music brought me back to when I used to play sonic advance and my friends and I would get our link cables and race through the maps.

[@boristhedestroyerofancient508]

lookin' good bro, I was out here speedrunning the sage '21 demo and scared thinking this new demo will be kickstarter pledge exclusive.

[@Pe_iki]

so glad to see that the kickstarter already hit the mark ^^

[@metalhev3989]

The music changing with how fast you go is a nice touch

[@frontiersmodel4781]

Seeing this makes me so happy man.

[@BuckBumble-nd4bs]

THIS IS.... PERFECTION

[@BEATSBYPOWER-RNB]

this music is wild! gameplay is smooth too 🎉

[@staticplays1871]

The spinn dash being a second air boost in inspired.🤩

[@dumi_chenu3730]

This game has the potential to be the new spark the electric jester.

[@chubbydevon2466]

As a die hard sonic fan This is super cool and smooth🎉

[@user-mq8mo9zi4q]

This game honestly feels so great to play. But I do have one request. Gabriel, PLEASE add the drift. I CANNOT make those turns without it. If you can go inside and outside turns (not just outside!) then you have nice turning. My suggestion is either use another available button, or activate it when turning hard in ball form.

[@bw6370]

just played the demo. Its the best sonic game since sonic adventure 2 by a mile. I hope they meet their hubworld stretch goal. I've never supported a kickstarter before but I'm considering this one

[@ShavierTheHedgehog]

Ohhh! It's Sonic GT devs. No wonder stuff I was no fan of in that game are in this one. It's fun tho and will be picking it up when it releases since it's the closest to Sonic gameplay I crave (this, P-06 and Spark 3).

[@matox01tekk]

that name sounds like a sonic from wish, or the sonic we have at home, but it looks awesome

[@robertwyatt3912]

I really wish that you could turn more quickly at higher speeds. I don’t know why it irks me so much but it does.

[@MeanieBean]

I love everything except the rails, and tbh that's on the Sonic genre as a whole. I think the last time rails were done right in a Sonic game was in the Adventure ones, even though tilting towards the sides made you fall off, it at least provided some interactivity beyond jump to the left rail or the right rail, and more importantly, speed had a much bigger impact when you boarded them. It just looks really strange to me to have no speed, jump in place and touch a rail, and then you slide along it with a determined speed, as in... where did this speed come from? Anyway. Lovely game.

[@shisoka5984]

Yooo i like this super mario-like

[@staticplays1871]

I have this idea for a fan game I want to make where the boost is changed into three charges that at add small burst of speed to get you started on a run but it won't put you to your max.

[@QwerpOS]

I played the demo and can confirm that this is a fun game with lots of potential. But I'm not gonna lie, I do wish the levels were less confusing to navigate and more focused, and the game had more of its own identity because at the moment, it does kinda feel like its "just a Sonic game but with a character skin mod enabled". I feel like it should be more of its own thing to stand out.

[@Aperson-62]

Kind of agree here, I think moveset is going to be pretty crucial for that. Rascal rolling is kind of almost just like a Spin Dash in exact application. Least with Spark and Lilac their variations spice it up a bit with being able to halt your momentum and suspend yourself in midair before going in a different direction. Not something I see Rascal doing but I understand why.

[@aredbomb5992]

I kinda disagree with your last statement. Like yeah the game feels like a Sonic game cause that’s the whole point, but it’s not like there’s nothing here that doesn’t stand out from Sonic. From high jacking opening up possibilities for new types of level design, the health system working very differently from any Sonic game, Rascal being able to swim whereas the water would definitely kill you in a Sonic game, the level design being almost entirely not automated and focusing more on being open, etc. It’s very close to Sonic, but I don’t see how that’s an issue since all art is derivative anyway, nothing is completely original including Sonic. The devs set out to make a speed-platformer like the older 3d Sonic games and if that’s what people want either because they’re dissatisfied with new Sonic games or because they want a new speed-based platformer to try out, then it doesn’t need to be anything more than that. As long as the game is fun and well designed, nobody will care how similar it is to Sonic.

[@QiwiYuna]

dont know why but i feel a lot of crash bandicoot too on this game XD

[@YemalierAyala]

Is this game will release for consoles?.

[@camodeano3003]

Oh waittt, it’s multiplayer?!

[@FwendlyMushwoom]

Gotta Speed Keed

[@GREATESTMF]

isnt this basically the exact same gameplay as spark 3?

[@atomicskull6405]

Spark 3 gets the momentum right this feels too much like recent Sonic games and not enough like classic momentum based Sonic.

[@Talxic]

hey can i use this gameplay in my vide, my pc is bad

[@MariusUrucu]

You can for reviews purposes or commentary, if you credit of course

[@Talxic]

@@MariusUrucu nice i'll make sure to credit you, thanks

[@TheRealityWarper08]

Will this game cost money when it comes out? If so, I'd highly recommend using a different engine. Don't want Unity stealing any of your gains.

[@MariusUrucu]

Too late for that. Unity has backpedelled on their tax fee per install for now. It's a hard ask for devs, especially indie devs to completely abandon their game engine they've been accustomed to, especially mid development.

[@JudaBoi]

I cant wait for this game to get pushed into sonics shadow because people want to use it as a tool to shit on sonic

[@MariusUrucu]

I genuinely hate that cool indie games inspired by Sonic are used as amno by skeptical Sonic fans. I can understand their frustration, and I certainly can't stop them to think that way, but this isn't the way to go.

[@staticplays1871]

I hope the game does really well it really inspiring that it's made on the unity engine since I'm learning how to use that. I just only want to watch gameplay. since most people that are going to talk about it are goanna be pretty pretentious. and that sucks since Sega lets people make fan games. I know they can't strike this. And I'm glad they can't because they have been listening to the fans for frontiers and took inspiration for fan mods to improve frontiers. But omens was a big issue but Sege or sonic team never took it down. At least that's what I know..

[@Talxic]

man why is everyone dunking on sonic again, frontiers was goo, superstars was good too like can you guys stop tryna constantly dunk on sonic cus you're not getting adventure 3. nostalgia has never been this strong in these ppl istg

[@MariusUrucu]

I can't coontrol how people feel about the recent Sonic games, but regardless, even if those people are on the skeptical side, using indie games just to dunk on recent Sonic games is counter-productive IMO. Rather, just be happy we have these cool indie projects coming out in the first place that have alternate takes on the Sonic formula.

[@ikagura]

Frontiers was goo? Viscuous?

[@smolggenguffenfugs7844]

no ones dunking on sonic your delusional.

[@smolggenguffenfugs7844]

no one is dunking on sonic you schizo.

[@user-qu1nb5gn4v]

As someone who hasn't played any speed momentum games, I have to say it looks boring, don't get me wrong it's cool but it's just boring. The only constructive criticism I have is that it needs more enemies, not enemy variety, just more enemies in the levels, and that the levels just dragged for way too long, maybe make the character a little bit more faster. The space in the levels are more open than what I thought it would be and that is good but with that much space feels like we need to do more than just running. Maybe having some missions going A to B, delivering packages, persons, and rival challenges to change up the pacing of this game. Having npcs would be cool but not necessary. I have to say that the devs put a lot of time and effort in this game. (way more than you know what team I'm referring to).This really feels like a passion project and I hope they get the money to make this game even better. That's is why I was shocked when I saw a full level and was bored. I'll probably support it if I'm not bored by it anymore. I want this game to succeed because it has potential.

[@thebababoeyman4840]

does this game have a discord server

[@MariusUrucu]

I think so

[@tracytron7162]

Kind of a bittersweet feeling... On one hand I'm happy for the developers for making their own thing and it being successful, and them now having a good potential IP to call their own, along with being able to make money off their work, but on the other hand it's disappointing that we basically missed out on a really good Sonic game. I know it's kinda selfish, but I can't help my gut feelings.

[@tracytron7162]

@@irvinaquereburu Did you... Even read what I said?

[@shikuninja]

a

[@MariusUrucu]

b

[@Fontana22]

the graphics seem nice, but character itself is a bit....weird

[@Micsize]

Bros head xd

[@Terminal_Apotos]

The Rascal Character itself does nothing for me, doesn’t even reach the level of Spark which already was nowhere near the level of Sonic. Gameplay wise it seems alright, movement looks very fast and varied but it’s got that problem where you can build up speed so fast that it’s very easy to just fly over a lot of the platforming. I’m assuming Later levels will have more challenging platforming but so far it just seems alright.

[@smolggenguffenfugs7844]

dude i think you should stop unfairly comparing character designs that are already good on their own right you never see mario`s design being compared to hat kid despite mario looking more appealing design wise but it doesnt mean hat kids design is bad.

[@Terminal_Apotos]

@@smolggenguffenfugs7844 Never said it was bad, just nowhere near as Interesting as Sonic’s. I’ll compare whatever I want thanks.

[@smolggenguffenfugs7844]

@@Terminal_Apotos i think i can respond however i want too thanks.

[@Sir_GrimReaper]

Honestly? Sonic character design is a golden statue compared to every other mascot i've ever seen, because sonic uses the idea of using his whole anatomy to it's fullest, i love when 3D platformers use the animal character's entire anatomy for their moveset and sonic is the biggest treasure, ever.

[@baalfgames5318]

I'm sorry, but the fact that of all the creaters they could have made him, they picked a human, the most unlikable, uncreative, cliche, overdone AF creature they could have possibly picked, and you have to unlock a furry skin to even sorta play as anything but an uninspired human, is a gamebreaker for me. God, not every protag needs to be a human.

[@MariusUrucu]

That's... a weird complaint. I never even considered Rascal to be human... like at all...

[@baalfgames5318]

@@MariusUrucu Then what is he supposed to be? Because the literal only creature he resembles is a human. He literally has a human face, for starters. The obly way to fix that is to unlock the furry/werewolf skin.

[@aredbomb5992]

How is Rascal a human?? He’s humanoid but I don’t see how that’s a problem since both Sonic and Spark are proportionally humanoid as well. This is such a strange complaint just say you don’t like his design lol

[@baalfgames5318]

@@aredbomb5992 Rascal is a stylized human. Sonic and Spark have qualities that humans happen to have, but aren't human. Also, literally how is Rascal NOT human? It's like how people pretend elves are totally different just because you gave them pointy ears and some BS lore.

[@aredbomb5992]

@@baalfgames5318 my question is more so why should it matter? Rascal isn’t specifically stated to be human, he could be an alien for all I care. But even if he is some weird mutant human, so what? He looks cool! Plus he clearly isn’t just an ordinary human. Bro can turn his head into a rubber wheel and his skin is red. What more do you need? If you disagree then that’s fine, but him being human or close to human isn’t fair criticism of his character design cause there isn’t any rule stating every speed-platformer mascot has to be based off of an animal or be non-human. That just sounds ridiculous.