Sonic 4 Episode 1.

[CodeBlack]

Anyone else getting a Sonic 2 Options Screen with a Sonic 3D Blast twist vibe? Yeah, it really made my day.

And that's quite the impressive 'stache Eggman's sporting. He could give the Mario Bros. a run for their money in terms of sheer 'stachiness.

 

[Dai Tian]

Sega knows music. That is all *Goes back to listening to Splash Hill*

 

[Jimnymebob]

I've not listened to the music yet, but if it has a Sonic 3D Flickies Island twist to it then I may not like it. Just due to the fact I disliked the soundtrack for that game.

However Sonic 2 options screen twist is good. Very good.

 

[Mr. Johan]

I don't see where people are getting the Sonic 2 Options Screen + Sonic 3D merge from.

I've not listened to the music yet, but if it has a Sonic 3D Flickies Island twist to it then I may not like it. Just due to the fact I disliked the soundtrack for that game.

Which one, the Genesis version of the game, or the PC/Saturn version?

The Genesis version was indeed pretty quirky.

But the PC/Saturn soundtrack was beautifully constructed, imo.

 

[CodeBlack]

I don't see where people are getting the Sonic 2 Options Screen + Sonic 3D merge from.



Which one, the Genesis version of the game, or the PC/Saturn version?

The Genesis version was indeed pretty quirky.

But the PC/Saturn soundtrack was beautifully constructed, imo.

The Genesis version of Green Grove, on my part, mostly because it's not as charged or funky/rocking (depending on the song) as the 2D games' music, more laid back, smooth and melodic, you could say.

As for Sonic 2: Splash Hill and Options Screen. Similar melodies, but with different spins and styles.

 

[Jimnymebob]

I don't see where people are getting the Sonic 2 Options Screen + Sonic 3D merge from.



Which one, the Genesis version of the game, or the PC/Saturn version?

The Genesis version was indeed pretty quirky.

But the PC/Saturn soundtrack was beautifully constructed, imo.

I definitely don't like the Mega Drive one, but I can't remember the PC version's music. I enjoyed the game on the PC better though.

 

[GooeyBanana]

I REALLY hope they pull this game off right. I love Sonic too much to see his series die away like it has been over the past few years =(

 

[Kei_Takaro]

Actually, I like the idea of SEGA giving full rights to Nintendo to make games, it seems that it's probably the last resort for a good Sonic game. Also from these two articles that I read:
http://www.da mnlag.com/columns/302-gotta-rant-em-all/666-sega-needs-give-sonic-game-nintendo.html
http://nag.tidemedia.co.za/2010/03/sega-should-give-sonic-to-nintendo-writes-da mnlag/

remove the spaces, SWF won't let me post Da mn lol

 

[CodeBlack]

Nintendo is, to say the least, very good at making platform games, and Sonic Team, or DIMPS, or whoever working alongside Nintendo to make a good Sonic game in the future seems like a good idea to me.

Plus, that means a real Sonic and Mario game could be on it's way.

 

[GreenKirby]

I don't know why people will think that Nintendo will automatically make a good Sonic game. Considering that they never made a platform gamer akin to Sonic.

Anyway, the game's music! Including the final boss and invincibility.

http://soundcloud.com/bigthecat/tracks?page=2

 

[Kei_Takaro]

Funny thing, I think if Sonic is handed to Ninty, it might as well be something "for all ages" since that's how Nintendo rolls these days.

I can trust Nintendo with valuables IMO, there haven't been any bad games recently that they made (or so I think, idk)

 

[Luigitoilet]

Funny thing, I think if Sonic is handed to Ninty, it might as well be something "for all ages" since that's how Nintendo rolls these days.

I can trust Nintendo with valuables IMO, there haven't been any bad games recently that they made (or so I think, idk)

What? Like Sonic is some gritty mature series as it is?

 

[UberMario]

What? Like Sonic is some gritty mature series as it is?

He's probably referring to Shadow the Hedgehog (the game) and the "deaths" (which resulted in a corny plot device that revives them ten seconds later) in Sonic '06, which were a little more "teen-ish" than say, Sonic Adventure or Sonic Pinball.

 

[finalark]

Funny thing, I think if Sonic is handed to Ninty, it might as well be something "for all ages" since that's how Nintendo rolls these days.

I can trust Nintendo with valuables IMO, there haven't been any bad games recently that they made (or so I think, idk)

Sonic is "for all ages."

 

[Kei_Takaro]

Sonic is "for all ages."

Not just storywise, gameplay wise too.

 

[Dai Tian]

God****it SEGA, I mean really... I listen to that music and it really seems like this is your best effort in years. The one that "finally breaks the Sonic Cycle" in the eyes of many. At this rate I'm gonna have to trust you guys again.

Definitely interested in playing this now.

 

[finalark]

Not just storywise, gameplay wise too.

Well yeah, same with gameplay. Seriously, most people who fondly remember the Genesis Sonics were kids when they played them, and the gameplay in most of the 3D Sonics is very kid-friendly.

 

[Mr. Johan]

The final battle was leaked a while back. Seems like a combination of Sonic Advance's last stage and Sonic 2's final boss. The text is a c/p of a person on another forum, but he's been keeping track of the game and has posted reliable data, so I don't doubt his word:

Spoiler

The stage opens. "EGG STATION ZONE" Final Showdown in Space. What is this, the 100th time he's been up there?

The first phase is essentially the same as Splash Hill Zone's boss, but with a different colored ball (could just be the bad camera used to record the footage, though). Sonic defeats him. Eggman runs off, and Sonic gives chase. He goes up through a tube thingy, and passes a checkpoint. Phase 2 ensues, and it's likely based on Casino Night Zone's boss fight, since it's in a pinball machine...in space...yeah. Anyways Sonic wins again and gives chase. He passes another checkpoint and some rings. Phase 3 begins. In this phase, Sonic must dodge closing bars and hit Eggman. I don't know if this is based off a previous boss fight.

The chase continues. Sonic chases Eggman again, and this time it's a machine shooting out...little and big Eggman...it's weird. He wins, passes a checkpoint, and enters a deck where you can see the Earth in the background. The real final battles begins. It's really similar to Sonic 2's final boss, iirc. He wins and the credits roll.

Also, another character is confirmed for Sonic 4: Episode 1 for about 3 seconds, and most likely Episode 2.

And it's not either Tails or Knuckles.

Spoiler

After the credits roll, Sonic does his stage clear taunt and runs off (the background is entirely black at this point. Eggman floats down from above and laughs. Why is this? He flies back up. A white orb wit the silhouette of Metal Sonic appears, and the silhouette's eyes glow yellow. The screen flashes to white. To be continued appears on screen.

edit: hmm, I can't figure out if the spoiler tags were implemented...>_<

 

[UberMario]

How in the world are people getting into headquarters and recording info so easily?

 

[Mr. Johan]

The person who made the video of the final battle and the credits is apparently the same guy who recorded that video with the first 30 seconds of Splash Hill a few months ago. Since he was able to make a video of the first level, him making a video of the final one seems plausible.

 

[OizenX]

But Sonic still has green eyes! OH NOES.

 

[Mic_128]

Sonic Storm, fixed the spoilers. You have to have the spoilers inside the quote.
I.E.

Spoiler

Sonic kills dumbledore

 

[CodeBlack]

I don't know why people will think that Nintendo will automatically make a good Sonic game. Considering that they never made a platform gamer akin to Sonic.

In general Nintendo's pretty good at making games of varying styles, so I'm sure they could make a good game in Sonic's style. Plus, you're assuming they won't bring in programmers and designers from Sonic Team, which it's pretty much a given they will.

He's probably referring to Shadow the Hedgehog (the game) and the "deaths" (which resulted in a corny plot device that revives them ten seconds later) in Sonic '06, which were a little more "teen-ish" than say, Sonic Adventure or Sonic Pinball.

Well, it's not like Nintendo's never made a game where serious things happen or people died, though I agree that Sonic isn't the type of series where Darker and Edgier is the most effective way to go.

 

[Mr. Johan]

I'm reminded of the shark enemies from Hydrocity Zone. I think there were enemies in Labyrinth Zone similar to these guys too.

And apparently, the site was moved. I found that link via google since I couldn't find the .us domain.

 

[CodeBlack]

You know what's hilarious? Nearly every Sonic game that comes out the huge unpleaseable, idiotic Fan Dumb (yes, I'm a troper) comes out with complaint after complaint, ranting about how Sonic is RUINED FOREVER and dedicating themselves not to let themselves or others enjoy the game. The fandom is famous for it.

This time, though, when they did it the other part of the fanbase - the part that's actually enjoys games on their own merits and isn't hung up on petty ridiculousness - got fed up and revolted full force. Sure, you see a lot of people praising Sonic Unleashed for being a good game despite the changes (myself included), but they're usually just silently keeping out of the flamewars and rants- the more sensible but silent majority,

This time there's just waves and waves of it. Go to youtube, or a message board, and it's getting more and more likely that you'll see fans ranting about how stupid the fanwankery is getting rather than ranting about some petty "issue" in the game itself.

It's friggin beautiful. It's good to know that not all Sonic fans are like that, and that, when they've had enough, they'll let themselves be known.

This one in particular cracked me up for a long time.

 

[Dai Tian]

That is absolutely beautiful. Love that "rant" already.

 

[Super_Sonic8677]

You know what's hilarious? Nearly every Sonic game that comes out the huge unpleaseable, idiotic Fan Dumb (yes, I'm a troper) comes out with complaint after complaint, ranting about how Sonic is RUINED FOREVER and dedicating themselves not to let themselves or others enjoy the game. The fandom is famous for it.

This time, though, when they did it the other part of the fanbase - the part that's actually enjoys games on their own merits and isn't hung up on petty ridiculousness - got fed up and revolted full force. Sure, you see a lot of people praising Sonic Unleashed for being a good game despite the changes (myself included), but they're usually just silently keeping out of the flamewars and rants- the more sensible but silent majority,

This time there's just waves and waves of it. Go to youtube, or a message board, and it's getting more and more likely that you'll see fans ranting about how stupid the fanwankery is getting rather than ranting about some petty "issue" in the game itself.

It's friggin beautiful. It's good to know that not all Sonic fans are like that, and that, when they've had enough, they'll let themselves be known.

This one in particular cracked me up for a long time.

Quoted in it's entirety FOR GREAT JUSTICE.

 

[finalark]

That video was great, I was about to head down into the comments section to give him a verbal beating. Then the end of the video came, made my day.

 

[Dai Tian]

The picture he puts up at the end is what makes it so perfect, even Sonic's laughing his *** off.

 

[OizenX]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TZERN3EEKg

OMG GREEN EYES
OMG EGGMAN
OMG SHOEBUCKLE
OMG NOT FAT
OMG LONG QUILLS

Go to Sega forums, you want to shoot yourself.

 

[finalark]

After you mentioned it, I skimmed it a bit. Ugh...

So, how much you wanna bet that after eps. 1-3 come out there is going to be a retail version that comes with a lot more awesome stuff thus forcing us to buy the game again if we want all of the sexy bonuses?

 

[Dai Tian]

SEGA turning into... Koei? Please Jeebus, don't do it. I know they might pull something like that but please Jeebus, don't.

 

[finalark]

SEGA turning into... Koei? Please Jeebus, don't do it. I know they might pull something like that but please Jeebus, don't.

Wait, what?

 

[Dai Tian]

That's who your example made me think of. With the whole 'sneaking extras into a re-released version of a game you've already bought in order to make you buy it again if you want said extras'.

 

[Pikaville]

Sonic 2 Options menu?

Sound test you say?

19 65 9 17?

Ill never forget those digits.

 

[finalark]

That's who your example made me think of. With the whole 'sneaking extras into a re-released version of a game you've already bought in order to make you buy it again if you want said extras'.

Oh, okay. I'm not not too familiar with what Toei likes to do with their releases, so I was in the dark about that.

Then again, "Dragon Boxes" for the DBZ series, more like "hey, go rebuy DBZ seasons just so that way you can have all of these awesome bonuses that should have been included originally!"

 

[Geddan]

this is amazing.

sonic mains where you at?

 

[Dai Tian]

Right here.

 

[finalark]

I wonder how many episodes there will be. I'm guessing around three, seeing how that sounds like the length of a Sonic game.

 

[Dai Tian]

It might be done Sonic & Knuckles style where this one will be small and then episode 2 comes in with a lot more content and finishes the story off nicely. Depends how many zones they want to put into this along with how many zones they want to release per episode.