Sega has had its excessive and low factors over time, however maybe essentially the most difficult second in its historical past was the corporate’s exit from the console market in 2001. Regardless of this uphill battle on the time, it nonetheless managed to pump out a number of wonderful video games, and even some new franchises that captured the hearts of Sega followers world wide.
One new IP, specifically, across the early 2000s was Billy Hatcher and the Big Egg – beginning out life in 2003 as a GameCube unique. The 3D platformer was led by director Shun Nakamura (Sonic Frontiers, Sonic Journey and Samba De Amigo) and was obtained considerably positively by players and followers alike. Sadly, the title ended up being a business failure and there was by no means any kind of follow-up.
For those who’ve ever needed a brand new entry or sequel of types, you are not alone. the Sega producer and Sonic Group recreation designer has not too long ago highlighted an official submit on Sega’s official retro social media Twitter web page ‘Sega Ceaselessly’ – noting how he would completely be up for a “new journey” starring Billy Hatcher:
Shun Nakamura: “Sometime I wish to make his new journey, if attainable.”
The fan response on social media to a attainable Billy Hatcher revival has been so constructive, Nakamura shared a follow-up tweet, exhibiting off a map design from the sport:
Other than serving to out on Sonic Frontiers most not too long ago as an assistant producer, Nakamura can be identified for his involvement with a handful of different distinctive releases such because the 1999 rhythm recreation Samba De Amigo and the 2012 3DS title Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure. Again in 2017, he even touched on the thought of constructing Samba De Amigo for Nintendo Change:
