The original English videogame voice of Sonic the Hedgehog, Ryan Drummond, has shared a new idea for how the franchise could explore an entirely different genre: horror.
In a recent interview, Drummond explained that while he has not developed the concept into a full game, he believes Sonic could work in a darker setting if handled carefully. The key, he said, is keeping Sonic’s personality intact while placing him in a more unsettling world.
“I mean, you couldn’t change who Sonic is,” Drummond said. “You could throw in the Werehog, of course, but I think you’d have to keep Sonic as the base. His environment and the other characters can provide the horror.”
Rather than turning Sonic into a horror character, Drummond suggested the tone should come from the setting itself. He pointed to ideas like a haunted castle created by Doctor Eggman, filled with traps, dungeons, and eerie set pieces, as well as dark forests that shift the mood of the adventure.
He also mentioned the possibility of crossover-style ideas, referencing SEGA’s recent focus on collaborations. One example he floated was Sonic facing horror figures like Slender Man, showing how far the concept could be pushed while still keeping Sonic at the center.
Outside of Sonic, Drummond already has experience with horror-themed work. He has provided voice acting for Halloween animatronics sold through major retailers, and described himself as a longtime fan of the genre.
While the series has explored a range of gameplay styles over the years, a full horror experience has never been attempted. Some darker elements have appeared in games like Sonic Unleashed, which introduced the Werehog and nighttime stages, but those moments never defined the series as a whole.
His comments come as the franchise continues expanding into new areas through crossovers and multimedia projects, including the DC x Sonic the Hedgehog storyline and the Sonic the Hedgehog x Godzilla collaboration.
There are currently no official plans for a Sonic horror game, but the idea shows how the series could experiment with new tones while still staying true to what makes Sonic recognizable.
But what do you think? Would a Sonic horror game be up your alley? Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and keep it locked to Sonic City for more Sonic News and Updates!
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