Why Haven't We Seen Another Chao Garden?

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 พ.ค. 2020
  • Without a real Chao Garden release since 2002, we're overdue. Today we look at what Chao Gardens have been released, and try to conclude why we haven't received another.
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ความคิดเห็น • 561

  • @PokeDachs
    @PokeDachs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +516

    Not only should they bring it back but make a full game revolving completely on the chao garden. I would also be happy to get a mobile chao garden.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      I would as well, but only as a last ditch effort. I fear the micro-transactions in full titles as is - a Chao Garden app could be a let down.

    • @HistoryandReviews
      @HistoryandReviews 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      the dreamcast had a mobile chao garden

    • @escre
      @escre 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I think part of the magic was having to play the rest of the game to get resources.

    • @valeries9297
      @valeries9297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      A Neko hatsume chao garden. Chao hatsume.

    • @coyotestylepro1150
      @coyotestylepro1150 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      YES

  • @heroofthyme4237
    @heroofthyme4237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    The fact that they haven’t thought about a mobile app and are just thinking about toys is baffling

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      The Sonic Team pretends to be oblivious but I'm hoping something is in the works.

  • @zacharygadzinski3147
    @zacharygadzinski3147 4 ปีที่แล้ว +306

    Chao Gardens should return. There's so much they can do with Chao. Not to mention some chao could use color palette updates.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I would love to see some updated color palettes!

  • @Princess_0f_Trees
    @Princess_0f_Trees 3 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    Chao are literally the only reason I enjoyed Sonic Adventure 1 or 2. Because of them, i felt a reason to get things from enemies around the world. Including rings.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I would only play some levels because they contained cool animals like bats and whatnot. Now I just don't play sonic games because they don't have gardens haha

    • @TSPH1992
      @TSPH1992 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I loved the dragons and phoenix

    • @whocareswhatyouthink4048
      @whocareswhatyouthink4048 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me and my brother had 2 copies and 2 game cubes and went to our feiends place on the weekends and he had a copy and a gamecube and we would just stay up all night and play SA2. Was 20 years ago now

  • @cyberchao6180
    @cyberchao6180 3 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    I love the Chao Garden, not only they're adorable creatures but it helps relieve stress

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Super relaxing music helps as well!

    • @blublade6999
      @blublade6999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      nothing relieve stress like kicking chaos until they choose between reincarnation or escaping abuse.
      I always make extra sure they lean toward the second :)

    • @suplexcity424
      @suplexcity424 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Truth!! I played this game on my GameCube!! I loved Chao Gardens in Sonic Advanced 2!

    • @KFlexFantastic
      @KFlexFantastic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@blublade6999 I realize now that this is just a good troll but unfortunately I am already in your bathroom waiting for you I’m sorry man you did this to yourself if my run on sentence is any indication of how much trouble you’re in you will hop on that game boy shaped shit machine and go live in a forrest far far away

    • @FlamesTheCyndaquil
      @FlamesTheCyndaquil 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KFlexFantastic too bad i go to the bathroom with a machete

  • @HEMPHILL23
    @HEMPHILL23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Sega doesn't believe in happiness...

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Let's hope they come to their senses.

    • @Kai_On_Paws_4298
      @Kai_On_Paws_4298 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sega does what nintendont

  • @FierySDQ2023
    @FierySDQ2023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    I honestly think they should bring back Chao Garden. it's a great game & would love Sega to upgrade the game, adding new breeds of Chao and more ways of playing with them

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They could do so much, it's really just a matter of time before its return.

  • @taylenday
    @taylenday 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Chao's could easily be one of the most popular media franchises on the planet if they did it right. It could never beat Pokémon but that doesn't mean it couldn't be absurdly successful. It's truly astounding they've never expanded on it. The money they could make is off the charts.

    • @taylenday
      @taylenday 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When I was younger I always thought one day we would see Chao on mobile or Chao as playable character in Super Smash Bros. or Mario Kart.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, I really think they misplayed it. They're super cute and even have an "evolving" function that could open up so many doors. The unlimited color pool makes them entirely customizable, you could potentially even dress them. So much $ to be made here!

  • @shekoshekoha
    @shekoshekoha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Me and a friend have been discussing this for years!
    But I do think they know quite well howbeloved the Chao Garden is, specially since the Official Sonic social media pages interacts with the public with jokes and memes for the past 4-5 years.
    Plus that animation they made is pure love for the little creatures. Definetly something is gonna happen soon!

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I'm holding out hope with you! :)

  • @PizzaRobin
    @PizzaRobin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Sega is stupid for not bringing Chao Gardens as a separate installment to iOS & Android.
    This thing would be perfect for microtransactions & milking the cash cow - plus you could use your chao to battle the ones of your friends online...
    So much potential - how can they not see it?

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I wouldn't even mind that at this point sadly. Still hoping for the best though, everyone knows microtransactions are awful!

  • @soulsinged363
    @soulsinged363 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I’ve heard the next game could potentially be an open world game so the chao garden could make a return

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I'm on board for an open world Chao garden!

    • @vixenrevitup
      @vixenrevitup 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I mentioned this in a comment on another video. The open world concept would be perfect for at least one Chao Garden. Heck, keep exploring and maybe one or two more could be discoverable on the map. That would be so cool if SEGA finally listened to fans and gave us our favorite virtual pets back!

    • @blehh_mae
      @blehh_mae 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vixenrevitup and since its open world, you wont be forced to back track for the animals or anything if you dont want to, you can probably just find animals about in the world

  • @juneru2
    @juneru2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    i would love a standalone Chao Garden mobile game. you could play minigames with your Chao to level up stats, compete in online races/karate to get rings, visit other peoples gardens, maybe even see your Chao through AR! theres SO many possibilities.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All great ideas! Maybe someday.

  • @zaebot27
    @zaebot27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    The chao garden was my absolute childhood I remember playing it for hours on GameCube, ps3, Xbox and now pc I recently download chao garden extended. I’ve been wanting them to bring it back for so long. Hopefully they bring it back soon, after all I’ve been replaying this game since I was 7 and watching my brother play it before that. I’m 17 now

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah the re-releases really helped remind me that even a game as old as this can nail a certain feature! It could be amazing even if it was only a graphical overhaul!

  • @Pandillatime3
    @Pandillatime3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have never played a Sonic Game since Chao Garden was removed and will not until it returns.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I mean it is the best part of Sonic titles.

    • @DireNemesis
      @DireNemesis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What a mood 😂

  • @BubbleBunnyy
    @BubbleBunnyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I want another one so badly I would play a game I didn’t really like just for the garden

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think we all would at this point! Well said!

  • @unwithering5313
    @unwithering5313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    If they make another Sonic Adventure instalment I hope they actually make another Sonic Adventure instalment, not a corruption of key characters with 'Sonic Adventure 3' slapped onto it
    And yes, the Chao Garden needs to be there for authenticity

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same! That would disappoint so many people.

  • @huntern3071
    @huntern3071 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There really should be a chao game that let's you play as these little guys and go on an adventure. Included will be all the customization utilized up to this point and more

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's not what we want, but what we need! Well said!

  • @djxnitro1023
    @djxnitro1023 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I feel like they had a perfect opportunity where they could have used the chao garden to flesh out sonic frontiers. It's not out yet but there's been no information and nothing on demos indicating chao gardens. You could have explored the open world and collected chaos drives or animals which would encourage people to explore more and give more objectives or goals to the open world, which many people are currently worried is empty and without many real goals or purposes for exploring.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree! I think it would have been perfect. Total missed opportunity if it goes the way we're thinking with no Chao garden.

  • @arristheround9246
    @arristheround9246 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'll be honest, if we get a mobile chao garden I think I might hate that more than never knowing if we're getting a new chao garden. If it lands on mobile the experience will be watered down with microtransactions aplenty, and that happening would pretty much cement it in my mind that we'd never get another garden in a mainline game. I'd be more than a little heartbroken for something I loved so much to get completely... I dunno, trounced on? Kinda distorting the whole reason I liked it in the first place.

  • @kosmonautxiii6668
    @kosmonautxiii6668 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Honestly the Chao Garden could be its own standalone game with other ways to power them up like a little gacha machine that uses coins awarded after a race or dojo match. It just needs to come back

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If they took this approach, I would prefer a mobile game. Even if it was freemium (though naturally, not preferred)

  • @RiotaiPrower
    @RiotaiPrower 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really love the way you narrate and describe things. Precise and brief. Keep up the videos!

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Riotai! I can't stand videos that are long for no reason.

  • @cfowler7936
    @cfowler7936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I find the garden to be a good place to take a breather from hard levels while watching something develop with time.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not to mention it has some banger music tracks!

  • @Yazoon_S
    @Yazoon_S 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wish all videos on youtube were short but cover all the topics in the same time like this amazing video :)
    Thanks for bringing hope to us, i really feel nostalgic for chao garden and sonic adventure and i hope they return in a sequel

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've really been enjoying short videos on TH-cam lately. Hard to find quality that isn't stretched to over 10 minutes. I appreciate your kind words! Glad you enjoyed!

    • @Yazoon_S
      @Yazoon_S 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PlasticWalrus same, i enjoy them too ,youtube has a lot of hidden treasures if you ask me my opinion, this video did both quality and short
      So thanks again, you earned a sub ^_^

  • @BDra7
    @BDra7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The insane thing to me is how much of the fanbase (and even some people outside of it) share the sentiment that chao garden should return yet it hasn't happened. Even a standalone chao game on switch would be amazing

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I guess we're not as loud as we think? But for real, whenever someone talks about a Sonic game, I feel like Chao Gardens come up.

  • @BeaPlot
    @BeaPlot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I was eleven or so, a sega america developer came to my middle school. This was around the time that Sonic Rivals was coming out, and being a massive sonic fan, I asked him about it. He told me a little bit about game design, and then I asked him why there hadn't been any chao gardens in the last several games. He looked at me point blank, utterly shocked and said "You actually like that? I didn't think anyone cared about the chao garden." and proceeded to walk away.
    I don't know if that was the opinion of one person, or the studio as a whole, but to this day I still cannot fathom having such an utter disregard for a feature that is so beloved.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ouch man. That hurts me. Clearly he wasn't the only one who had that thought over at Sega, but maybe they know we're here and still looking for it.

  • @AlmondTheGuy
    @AlmondTheGuy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    love him or hate him, his spitting straight facts.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hard to fight the truth ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

  • @mkcstealth7624
    @mkcstealth7624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would buy a standalone Chao Garden game with all the gardens and mini games from the past games

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same. Maybe even at full price depending how desperate I am and how much they add.

  • @bnewtz7492
    @bnewtz7492 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would love a Chao Garden game, perhaps something akin to the Chao Island Resort fangame, but of course in 3D. They could bring the Sonic Forces character customization, add a bunch of new minigames and competitions and add online multiplayer so we can compete against other people's Chaos, and of course, a full revamp of the Chao, with new color palletes, maybe even new types! They could even add a gene/ancestry system, and make the breeding aspect not complicated, but more intricate and fun. The Sonic Tesm can do so much with Chao Garden, and I hope they can see then potential in it. I feel like a stand alone game would be amazing, but also a part of me feels that if they do decide on making a Chao Garden game, it'll be mobile.
    It being a free-to-play filled with microtransactions is one of my biggest fears when it comes to the Chao Garden, haha.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think that's all great ideas! Having some sort of online play would be super fun. I imagine the competition would be insane.
      And yeah, I would guess that microtransactions would be involved pretty heavily if we got a mobile chao garden. At this point a mobile variant may be all we can get, though!

  • @WickedRichie
    @WickedRichie ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Chao garden was at least half the reason for the success of Sonic Adventure 2

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha it's the only reason I still go back and play it! I agree!

  • @CottonOfHearts
    @CottonOfHearts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Chao Garden would appeal to not only kids but people in their late 20's and 30's already

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's a win-win let's get it going Sega.

  • @QueenofSilence101
    @QueenofSilence101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've said it multiple times, but I can't believe SEGA hasn't made a Chao raising mobile game. They could rake in SO much cash from a Chao Garden app, I'm serious.
    Take SA2B's existing Chao system and tweak it with new features:
    • Rework the Chao Adventure 1 and 2 minigames for mobile. Playing these minigames will raise your Chao's stats.
    • Incorporate the animals and chaos drives as pickups within the minigames / rewards for completing a minigame.
    • Add a new color of chaos drive that helps raise stamina.
    • Implement the race and karate systems from SA2B, with changes as needed for mobile devices.
    • Implement the kindergarten and black market. Bring the Jewel Chao and Moon Chao to the market for purchase.
    I don't understand why SEGA hasn't considered making a Chao Garden mobile game.
    Such a thing would probably do very well.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would even play it, despite a mobile variant being my least favorite option. It's a mode that's made for mobile - I just want to see it on console.

  • @braxinIV
    @braxinIV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This could have been Sega’s Pokémon. So many possibilities with breeding, animal parts, special character Chao, mini games, etc. Single handedly extended the hours I played SA2 by the hundreds.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And I still think it's entirely different than Pokemon. They had so much room for growth.

  • @jackbyrley6441
    @jackbyrley6441 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    if the chao i raised in 5th grade were still alive today they would be old enough to drive a car...

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chaofun was always a monster behind the wheel.

  • @DarkKnightofHeaven
    @DarkKnightofHeaven 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Chao were so good at adding replay value to Adventure 2. Some people NEED that break from the action (especially if your new to sonic or haven't picked up sonic in a good while) and some people need a tangible reason to replay levels. A well executed chao garden was perfect for that.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It provided exactly what it was supposed to. A genius addition to the series.

  • @epicparadot
    @epicparadot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I feel they should either finally make Sonic Adventure 3 or remaster the other two and make a much bigger chao garden (like do a weird combo of all the gardens the two games had?) and add a whole bunch of stuff to it like a few more games and such (and more character themed chao would be neat too not to mention have a method to get a Tails, Knuckles, and Amy chao without hacking the game lmao

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      See, and a remastered chao garden wouldn't be overly hated either. I feel like it needs an update and there are so many things they could add.
      Character themed chao were so cool, I will always welcome more.

  • @analogies
    @analogies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It would be cool to see it become it’s own thing somehow. I loved everything about the chao garden as a kid, but the mini games felt limiting. I always wanted to do more with the chao’s than watch them fight or race even if I was able to get them to be the very best. Having the chao as a little tamogatchi on my Dreamcast memory card was really fun too.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  ปีที่แล้ว

      They really can do so much more! I would love to see them implement some new ways to utilize our Chao!

  • @Princess_0f_Trees
    @Princess_0f_Trees 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I MISS THEM SOOOOO MUCH!

  • @Jestloo
    @Jestloo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used the tiny garden on my Sonic Advanced to intensely/rapidly train my chao in SA2. It was technically faster to grind with.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Loved the tiny garden, I just wish I could do more with my chao there. It was perfect for a GBA minigame, though.

  • @user-sp2jg9rx8r
    @user-sp2jg9rx8r 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Nah, am sticking to Sonic Adventure 2 battle.
    If they do a Chao Garden who's to say they won't mess it up.
    Am just happy they remember the little chao's. =)

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I can see that happening too, let's just hope for the best!

  • @gerberadaisy
    @gerberadaisy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey, nice video. And to your question at 4:26, making a video like this and compiling footage to gather comments is perhaps part of the battle : )
    let's get SA3 for Sonic's 30th anniversary!

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      One can only hope! Thanks for watching man :)

  • @RunnRedd419
    @RunnRedd419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for this video! I loved this game growing up! I definitely signed that petition

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome to hear! Welcome to the club!

  • @marlon8597
    @marlon8597 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:08 LOL thats the noise chaos make when you abuse them and they are running away from you.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Is it sad that that noise also brings me back nostalgia? lol

  • @ScottErosLegend
    @ScottErosLegend 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just to point out, the sequel in 2001 was Sonic Adventure 2 (non battle), and had no Chao Karate or Levels :P - 2003 was the Battle version. Cool vid :)

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You're right! I totally over-looked that. Thanks for pointing it out!

  • @artsykero
    @artsykero ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think Chao could compete with Pokémon if done right it encourages raising/ strengthening and customizing chao and it baffles me how sega hasn’t done this yet with the success and popularity of them.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Comparing it to Pokemon is a bit steep IMO, but they could certainly do their own thing. The chao race and karate was super original for the time, as far as I know.

  • @thedesk954
    @thedesk954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sonic adventure 3 with chao’s sounds like a dream

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's because as of right now, it is. Let's hope that changes this year!

    • @copitzkymichael3313
      @copitzkymichael3313 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Angel Island hasn't even appeared in adventure yet!

  • @pokemainiak
    @pokemainiak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They'd be perfect for a mobile game, too, tbh

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There's probably already a petition for it.

  • @wendy9493
    @wendy9493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No one asked for racing car or werewolf sonic games we have been asking for chao gardens for years.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey at least Chao got a car in the racing game. We take the small wins.

  • @Knimbleyx
    @Knimbleyx ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When you said "20 years since SA2 came out", I quite literally gasped because holy crap where does the time go!
    Fantastic video, I remember being so excited for Chao in Sonic Heroes and then the devastation upon realizing that it didn't existed. 😭

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry for the late reply, but I'm very glad you liked the video! It's crazy this game came out so long ago. I did the same thing you did with Sonic Heroes. I didn't even finish it as a kid.

  • @Odin_The_Hokage
    @Odin_The_Hokage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I play this game back on gamecube and spend a lot of time on the chao and never knew all the things that you can do with chaos, now these days I have it on my xbox and im hook to it again, looking forward to do many things that I didn't knew back in gamecube, anyways I hope they can bring them back soon enough.

  • @stinky-oc2wc
    @stinky-oc2wc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I miss my chao, Tempo :(

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mine was always called Chaofun which I'm pretty sure was also a default name!

  • @KFlexFantastic
    @KFlexFantastic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I swear to the good lord that sega would have never tanked if they kept the chao garden concept

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's never too late! Let's hope they redeem themselves!

    • @KFlexFantastic
      @KFlexFantastic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PlasticWalrus let us join together and focus our Chao beams

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KFlexFantastic My Chao beam is diminishing as time passes - Let's do it NOW!

  • @jeremyetremblay6663
    @jeremyetremblay6663 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well since we have that one sonic frontiers interview and with those sells we’re definitely going to get the chao gardens back at long last in sonic adventure 3

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I really hope you are right!

  • @YourNormalProgram
    @YourNormalProgram 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well, Now there is a Chao Garden(except it's in a Minecraft Sonic DLC)
    But the only features it has is petting, hitting, Enderman Chao, and a Chao Garden with no mini games.
    *SAD*

  • @PjPikachu
    @PjPikachu ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think the chao garden will maybe be added in a sonic frontiers update. That would be damn awesome!

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That would be awesome!

  • @aquabesto
    @aquabesto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    TH-cam just recommended me this vid and I'm glad I watched. Tbh with the scope of Frontiers, it would be the best time to bring Chao back imo.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome to hear you liked it! I wish I had more time to make videos, I even have a better microphone. Someday! Hopefully soon!

  • @oscarvalmon3232
    @oscarvalmon3232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It would be cool if there were a spin off chao garden game where you can take care of chao and you can put in a previous chao by syncing in sa2 or SA1 and sonic advance. New chao breeds: mystic chao can fly and carry mystic rocks called mystic toys.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like it! They could add so much!

    • @HistoryandReviews
      @HistoryandReviews 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      "Mystic" jesus christ be more creative

  • @newax_productions2069
    @newax_productions2069 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    a standalone Chao garden would be perfect for the switch

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I would love it! They could do so much. Thanks for watching!

  • @szerro6654
    @szerro6654 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They really announced an open world sonic without mentioning on chao garden

  • @lycao64
    @lycao64 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Maybe we will see the chao garden in Sonic Frontiers ?

    • @joaofernandes9756
      @joaofernandes9756 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it is possible, but it is not the focus of the next game, since it only serves as if it were a "pou" or "talking tom" that has on cell phones, taking care of a virtual animal, I would like cream the rabbit to appear in this game, I think it will not be a playable character, but being an extra character in the story, I commented this because they want sonic frontiers to surpass sonic adventure.

  • @xxxfirefart
    @xxxfirefart 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love a game just entirely based on Chao garden. Idk how they would do the gameplay loop without the Sonic portion but I will say whenever I think about coming back to a Sonic adventure game, the main thing that interests me is the Chao garden.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      100%. I haven't even considered another Sonic game without it. Well, that's not entirely true...but I WOULD buy them if they had the garden.

  • @anonymouscandle1223
    @anonymouscandle1223 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Two years later and still nothing on the Chao front. Its a shame, chao are incredible but if anyone wants to try something new based on the Chao Gardens, look up Poglings! Its recently finished its kickstarter campaign and blew itss goals out the water. We should get it in a year or two on switch!

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome! Maybe we'll have the new switch by then as well.

  • @ducc1
    @ducc1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel like Sonic was just tired of being a father

  • @DiZUnbound
    @DiZUnbound 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I got a modded Gamecube, borrowed my sister's GBA and cleaned off my Sonic Advance GBA cart to find my favorite chao, a Sonic chao named Hope, still kicking.
    I've had him since I was a child, lost all of my other chao due to formatting (my own fault, messed up when using a JPN Gamecube), and although he isn't an all S rank superstar, he's my most prized possession.
    I know I couldn't theoretically bring him along on a new installment, but I'd love to see a modern take on the garden, maybe with a Tiny Chao Garden companion app, online racing with friends, that sorta stuff.
    I just pray they don't ruin it.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's always so fun, going back to see your old garden. My signature chao was Chowfun (spelled wrong, I was trying to copy one of the default names Chaofun).
      With how some past masterpieces were ruined (Rollercoaster Tycoon comes to mind) I also really hope they don't ruin the Chao garden. Maybe that's what they're afraid of.

  • @Whoareyoupeople900
    @Whoareyoupeople900 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    they should just make a game about raising Chao

  • @bronwaith
    @bronwaith 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:00 not that they are hidden, you just have to view the stats on the VMU minigame

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Makes sense, I never had a VMU! Strange they would keep it to that, though.

  • @Froggy_Wig
    @Froggy_Wig 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    what if adventure 3 is going to be the 30 aniversary surprise?

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Then I will cry happy tears. I mean it makes sense, 30th year, 3rd Sonic Adventure. Do it Sega.

    • @HistoryandReviews
      @HistoryandReviews 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah theyll rerelease the first game all over again. Sonic 1 Genesis

    • @GAPSYO3O1
      @GAPSYO3O1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a feeling this might be the case especially after us finding out through emails that sega was planning a Sonic adventure 1 and 2 remaster but decided against it after how the Sonic boom games were received. It’s either going to be Sonic adventure 3 or they finally decided to do these remasters

  • @Sonicjan
    @Sonicjan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In terms of a new game with a Chao Garden, I think we should instead have a Pokémon Home-like approach with a Central Garden that is basically it's own game and a Cloud-Crossplay function and every future game could be developed with a link in mind, to use Chao as Power Up-Sidekicks floating behind you and in return send Rings and other stuff to the Chao-game. That would be awesome and noone would need to begin raising their Chao in the next game from the ground up, like Adventure 1 and 2

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not a bad idea! I don't even think you need to include the chao as a power-up for people to be interested, but it will certainly captivate more audiences that way.

    • @Sonicjan
      @Sonicjan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PlasticWalrus Oh, the Chao floating behind you in each game and having special abilities based on the stats is the most important thing for me! I'll never play the Adventure games without the Chao Gameplay mod again, I love having my little favourites around me :)

  • @jayhightower8592
    @jayhightower8592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That you kept saying the ate and consumed the animals had me dying 😂

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chao are savage, make no mistake. Those animals feel every ounce of pain, too.

  • @4thHorsemam
    @4thHorsemam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It’ll be interesting to see them go the Pokémon GO route.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I hope they don't make it a full-on active game. Some aspects that promote exercise are fine, but Pokemon Go pretty much relies on it.

    • @DireNemesis
      @DireNemesis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      N o horrible idea

  • @TheWastedLight
    @TheWastedLight 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'll be honest and the only reason I played a sonic game is because of the Chao. Honestly I just want a Chao game

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd settle for a real life Chao, too.

  • @EndChineseGenocide
    @EndChineseGenocide 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We made them compete too hard, their little hearts gave out and now theyre extinct. You monsters

  • @PurpleKangaroo4
    @PurpleKangaroo4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that is a good point about the quality of the game needing to be good enough for a chao garden. definitely dont wanna have to replay the recent games over and over just for chao. a standalone chao game could remedy that tho. or just make better sonic games, idk

  • @maude7420
    @maude7420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I honestly would have love to see how Chao would look like in 06 but it was just a reboot not SA3 so it's understandable

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same. It would have made the game actually half decent too!

    • @maude7420
      @maude7420 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh I think it's pretty good even without that but 06 was unique with the character designs

  • @PhoenixDucky
    @PhoenixDucky 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    they should also make them not die. Nothing is worse then coming back years later to your favorite game to hold a funeral session. Especially when you didn't know they could die

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah the dying aspect is rough. Luckily they could reincarnate but only once or twice if I recall.

  • @guywhoexists6
    @guywhoexists6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i think the reason may be sentient ai isnt a thing yet

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And here I thought the Chao mimic'd toddlers so well back in 2001.

  • @shadowcelebi3595
    @shadowcelebi3595 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    fun fact, sonic heroes was planned to be sonic adventure 3 and yes they were actually planning to add a chao garden into that game. but sadly, they changed their minds about both of those.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sonic Heroes was still a good game, at least in my opinion. Just could have been better with Chao.

  • @Hynotama
    @Hynotama 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What's even more frustrating is that the VMU functions could easily be put in a companion phone app, with better graphics and better features and even some gameplay, as long as they don't shove in microtransactions. It would offer a deeper experience where players could bond with their chao even when they're away from their consoles and computers.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I can't imagine that it never becomes a thing, it's too perfect. However there's a good chance they'll include some sort of microtransactions, sadly.

    • @Hynotama
      @Hynotama 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@PlasticWalrus I don't know. They didn't include microtransactions in Sonic Forces and I was sure it would happen. The mobile games are infested with that garbage. But if they treat it as an extension of the game instead of a separate mobile game, we might get a nice experience.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Hynotama Sonic Forces does have in-app purchases though! Or at least it says it does on the appstore. We can only hope they treat it as a bonus game and not bonus revenue.

    • @Hynotama
      @Hynotama 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@PlasticWalrus I meant the game. The one with the avatar. Not the mobile garbage.

  • @patriciamorris4647
    @patriciamorris4647 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    20 years waiting, get things rolling already,
    PLEASE, PRETTY CHAO PLEASE

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd be so happy even if they said "Chao coming 2025"

  • @TypetwoAbsolute
    @TypetwoAbsolute 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Because Sega hates money.
    Think about a MMO Chao game where you run around looking for animals to collect and raise your Chao, go into other peoples Gardens, multiplayer minigames its simple enough conception to throw on any console don't even need it to be Sonic themed just throw in a some event sonic clothes to dress them up in

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah Sonic doesn't even have to be present for me! This sounds like a great idea!

  • @Alina_the_Hedgehog
    @Alina_the_Hedgehog 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funfact: Shadow the Hedgehog (game) was originally named "Sonic Adventure 3". That's why it was said that the Adventure series was not over.
    Edit: If you don't believe me, you can see for yourself at archive.videogamesdaily.com/news/200503/043.asp

  • @WarmCedarElf
    @WarmCedarElf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is 2022, and still no Sonic Adventure 3, but there will be an open world game, and the title is Sonic Frontiers!
    Edit: Fixed a minor typo

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Looks promising! But not for those who are looking for Chao :(

  • @ahorseofcourse7283
    @ahorseofcourse7283 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Okay, we need to stretch out the gameplay time for the next Sonic game. Should we add more poorly controlled 2D sections?"
    "How about the Chao Garden-"
    "MORE SHITTY 2D SECTION IT IS."

  • @kavenoff777
    @kavenoff777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Two years later, almost to the day.
    The original 4chan leak for Sonic Frontiers (called Sonic Rangers at that time) mentioned a Chao Garden was in the works.
    Here's hoping!

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I will continue to hold out hope. If it's not this game, maybe the next!

  • @AmaZeon
    @AmaZeon ปีที่แล้ว

    well when they ever announces a Chao garden I'll back it in a heart beat just got sonic on PC and damn I miss raising my chaos

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here! There's a decent fanbase for it still.

  • @FortTech1428
    @FortTech1428 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    For 2021, The 30th Anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog should definitely bring back the chao garden. For years people have practically begged and begged for chao to return in it's proper form, and not just a camo or background reference. It's been nearly 20 full years since sonic adventure 2 which was the last game with a proper chao garden, they have teased and teased us with chao animations, hints and little nods recently, the fanbase have practically mastered the chao raising skills and is ready to raise them in a modern game on next-gen with all new features, breeding, stats and more. Lastly, people actually enjoy the sa2 story with sonic and shadow being rivals and everybody hunting for the emeralds to either save or destroy the world, with a plot twist of gerald robotnik and everybody becoming a team to stop the ark station from crashing into earth. Good.
    It's still one of the hottest sonic topics even today and even myself would give up on everything sonic if the next game features no chao, and that's not a joke...
    Who agrees?
    Should sega make a sonic adventure 3 with new story, heroes and villains, next gen graphics and a whole new chao garden?
    :)

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes yes and more yes. I just hope it comes true!

    • @alexanderthewolf9435
      @alexanderthewolf9435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There's no way in hell that SEGA of America or Japan will bring back the Chao Gardens, basically they don't give a damn about the fans.

    • @FortTech1428
      @FortTech1428 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@alexanderthewolf9435 well then i no longer invest my time and money in playing their games if they give 10 fucks about us. Simply put it this way, if a game company puts the time in to making their game unique and have ideas from themselves and the fans, then the game would be alot better and stand a better chance of being successful
      That's my opinions though, not facts. :)

  • @JesusMorales-vs1gl
    @JesusMorales-vs1gl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m glad this video was made

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey thank you so much! Means a lot :)

  • @infernape100
    @infernape100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    with sonic frontier coming...Maybe we can have a chao garden? Like...open world game...easily could make collectibles for a chao garden to work

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I say this with every new Sonic game, even if it isn't open world!

  • @coppergolem4047
    @coppergolem4047 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    we should make a petition!

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I know there have been a few in the past, but it seems they didn't make a difference. Maybe a new one is overdue!

  • @tacticalmattress
    @tacticalmattress ปีที่แล้ว

    We definitely need another Sonic Adventure style game. They might think it's not marketable but I can think of a lot they can add and implement to the environments to make it catchy. Literally perfect time right now as there is a major lack of any decent arcade games that are all about the gameplay with a small story.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  ปีที่แล้ว

      Everyone was hoping for it with the new Sonic game coming out :/

  • @edgystoner6936
    @edgystoner6936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Let’s bring back the Chao garden #MakeSonicGreatAgain

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha I'm on board! #MakeSonicGreatAgain

  • @aletanook
    @aletanook 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If there's no chao garden in Sonic Frontiers, we riot.

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm already ready for disappointment :(

  • @sonicboy150
    @sonicboy150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want huge Chao gardens in the next Sonic game, or Chao garden spin off

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't even need them to be huge just bring back small ones and I'll be happy :(

    • @sonicboy150
      @sonicboy150 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PlasticWalrus what? You don't want more space? For toys, buildings and other stuff?

    • @MichaelVickers2007
      @MichaelVickers2007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good news for you

  • @DylanM333
    @DylanM333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    they should release a chao garden game for nintendo switch would look amazing on OLED screen

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It really would, and would work great with that demographic.

  • @DarkBlade6690
    @DarkBlade6690 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's now 2022 and we definitely need a new Chao Garden addition

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Halfway through 2022...still no signs :(

    • @DarkBlade6690
      @DarkBlade6690 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PlasticWalrus sad face :'(

  • @eeveefennecfox
    @eeveefennecfox ปีที่แล้ว +1

    it makes me sad that they won't give us the chao garden in the future games

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Never give up hope! Maybe one day!

    • @eeveefennecfox
      @eeveefennecfox 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@PlasticWalrus oh I never give up hope on it returning,it just makes me sad that it's been forgotten from the games aside from us fans trying to keep it alive

  • @jackjohnson8217
    @jackjohnson8217 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @Spamkromite
    @Spamkromite 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I also loved the Chao Gardens. When I still had my Dreamcast, I would walk outdoors to have my Chao with me all the times. I even brought it to beach, though obviously would sit in the shade while I was swimming, even when he was Swimmer type-- poor thing 🤣 I really didn't like how the Chao Garden in SA2 was shoehorned in and how it forced you to look for keys to unlock a chance to get into the level. I'm still wondering how the hell can I bring my Chao to the school on the SA2 version on Steam, but the rest of the game was a painful experience just to check if I could get my fix of Chao breeding like in the past.
    Too bad there are still no news about a SA3 nor a Chao Garden implementation as of 2022...

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, as more time passes the less hopeful I get. But surely they know there's a fanbase here. Maybe you'll be able to take your Chao to the beach again sometime soon!

  • @eliscore
    @eliscore 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    honestly, surprised they didn't go the Pokemon route. this could have been a spin off that was successful

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There were a ton of Pokemon Clones, maybe they thought it was too saturated?

  • @malachishaner690
    @malachishaner690 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If the took more development time in the game in general in addition to making a fully fleshed out Chao garden, sonic 06 would have been amazing

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree, but mainly because any game with a new, fleshed out version of a Chao garden would be amazing

  • @ThunderGenesis
    @ThunderGenesis ปีที่แล้ว

    They need to make a Chao phone app for on the go care and play!

    • @PlasticWalrus
      @PlasticWalrus  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd be down for this even if it meant it included some microtransactions...