Summary
Sonic Dream Teamwas announced back in November and is now available as part of the Apple Arcade service. The game sees Sonic and friends trapped in between the “dreamscapes” of Dr. Eggman after the evil scientist uses a device called the Reverie to be able to make his dreams real. This leads to a rather simplistic but fun journey thatcalls back to theSonic Adventuredayswith ease, especially with its six playable characters and branching cutscenes based on player choice.
One aspect ofSonic Dream Teamis how the game gives great importance toCream the Rabbit, a friend of Sonic who hasn’t been on one of the blue blur’s proper adventures for the last decade. First appearing inSonic Advance 2alongside her Chao friend Cheese, Cream has been playable in spin-offs and relegated to cameos the most out of the main cast, with her last main story inclusion beingSonic Generations.Dream Teamshatters this trend, making the pair a core central part of the story, from beginning to end.
Why Cream and Cheese Matter in Sonic Dream Team
Cream the Rabbit May Have Entered the Right Game, at the Wrong Time
Ever since their inclusion inSonic Heroes, Cream and Cheese have been seen as one of the many members ofSonic the Hedgehog’s cast that only added to the large numbers of friends that the titular character had. While her sweet, polite demeanoragainst her Chao friendand his scrappy and protective attitude made for a great and unique addition to the cast, some fans found them unnecessary and annoying.
They may have come from an era where it felt like every new game was adding characters left and right, but Cream and Cheese still stood out as rather memorable. Just asSonic Frontiers’new playable character announcementdid before them when they were revealed to play a large part inSonic Dream Team, many fans were excited to see them return to not only playable status but also a prominent story role.
What Makes Cream and Cheese So Unique
Among thelarge cast ofSonic the Hedgehog’s characters, Cream was added to the cast when Amy and Rouge were the only girls in the spotlight. In fact, Cream came a few years after Rouge, likely playing into why fans felt her inclusion was so unnecessary. Even though some fans (even to this day) think Cream’s voice is rather grating, and her politeness doesn’t help, she was still a character bursting with personality from her debut.
InSonic Advance 2, she would wave at the player while grinding, or make Cheese feel left out as she ate ice cream during her idle animation. Cream was made a playable character in theshort-livedSega Heroesmobilegame, being well-known for telling the Death Adder fromGolden Axethat she’s not afraid of him. Cream is certainly more than a cute little bunny, andDream Teamtakes great strides at making it clear that she’s just as important as her friends are. Cheese himself is important for the series' lore as he’s currently the only Chao that continues to keep them in the franchise at large.
Cream and Cheese’s Importance in Dream Team Spell Great Things for Sonic’s Extended Cast
SeeingtheSonicfranchise embrace its older cast membersis an incredible sight as the series rises to new heights that it hasn’t reached in years. With the success of all of its endeavors, from the movies toSonic Frontiersbecoming the best-selling 3DSonicgame within its first year of release, the hedgehog is showing no signs of stopping. True toSonic Dream Team’s name, it seems that Sonic most certainly won’t be moving forward without his friends. That means fans should get used to Cream and Cheese sticking around, as they have more than earned their chance to shine.
Sonic Frontiers
WHERE TO PLAY
Worlds are colliding in Sonic the Hedgehog’s newest high-speed adventure! In search of the missing Chaos emeralds, Sonic becomes stranded on an ancient island teeming with unusual creatures. Battle hordes of powerful enemies as you explore a breathtaking world of action, adventure, and mystery. Accelerate to new heights and experience the thrill of high-velocity, open-zone platforming freedom as you race across the five massive Starfall Islands. Jump into adventure, wield the power of the Ancients, and fight to stop these new mysterious foes.Become Sonic and journey to uncover the mysteries of the remains of an ancient civilization plagued by robotic hordes. With nothing but a handful of questions and a disembodied voice to guide you, set out to save your friends and the enigmatic inhabitants of the Starfall Islands from a colossal, mechanized threat.
