Sonic really never does well in Japan. While the franchise probably doesn't have the terrible reputation Western territories (where, ironically, Sonic does much better overall) invented for it, but Sonic was never anywhere near as big in Japan. I wouldn't see this as "a nail in the coffin," but that's me.

This is yet another sign that the Wii U is dying.

Don't worry. Sega will keep forcing Sonic on the masses, whether they want it or not. I mean, if all the rest of the crap they've put Sonic in hasn't killed him yet, this certainly won't.

well i liked it apart from the boss battles still reckon generations was better though!

Is it too late for Nintendo to call for a Mulligan?