"Speed Mode" and why the game would benefit from it!

[calm crag]

I understand why the game is slower than the average sonic game, because of things like the amount of players and steering on touch controls. However, I would like to see an optional Speed Mode playlist, where your running speed is closer to say, Adventure 1 or Sonic Frontiers.

Maybe this Speed Mode could have a smaller player count, to keep things more readable, and focus on running stages instead of collecting rings. I think it could also have a more gradual acceleration, with the starting speed being a bit closer to what it currently is. I also imagine that this mode would also switch to the "running" animation as you accelerate, instead of always walking like you do now.

With this new mode, the main game is unaffected and you can safely ignore having to go this fast, but more hardcore players and controller users can get a more faithful Sonic experience. I would love to hear any suggestions or ideas anyone has for this concept. I am certain this would be a great addition that would make it even more fun and addicting than it already is!

[dawn moat]

Great idea !

Tho they have to design separate levels with less obstacles

[calm crag]

i feel like current levels are completely workable with higher speed, there's a lot of room for error currently and you already can get powerups to increase it. if anything, there might need to be more, because a lot of them revolve around outrunning something

[elder wolf]

but what are the rewards for playing this mode?

[calm crag]

the same as normal, I assume. I don't think it should be that different when it comes to the game's economy. maybe lowered rewards to account for faster matches?