Sonic Generations - You're too sloooow if you haven't bought this game yet!

[Fuelbi]

Title: Sonic Generations
Box Art: Console

3DS

Genre: Action/Platformer
ERSB Rating: Rating Pending
Platform: Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo 3DS, PC
Developer: Sonic Team
Publisher: SEGA
MSRP: $49.99 (PS3, 360), $39.99 (3DS)
Release Date: 11/1/11

Source: Official Sonic the Hedgehog Fan Page via Facebook

SEGA is releasing a new Sonic game for his 20th anniversary since creation. This new game has the Sonic we know from now meeting his past self from the Genesis era games in a new adventure. Modern Sonic is celebration his birthday with his friends when a brand new villain currently known as the Time Eater comes and causes a rift in time which causes Sonic to meet his past self. We now run through the game as both Classic and Modern Sonic watching old levels being recreated into new ones as they run to the rescue of their friends who have been captured by the new villain.

Trailers:
Reveal Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l6-JpmenhQ
Gameplay Trailer (Green Hill Zone reveal Classic/Modern) (4/18/11): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tV1Osnkr5Nc&feature=player_embedded
Gameplay Trailer (Original trailer w/ interview with Takashi Iizuka) (4/25/11): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKSrxnZYHUA&feature=player_embedded
Gameplay Trailer (City Escape reveal Classic/Modern) (5/8/11): http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-2011-sonic-generations/715563
Anniversary Trailer (6/20/11): http://www.gametrailers.com/video/sdcc-11-sonic-generations/717714
Gameplay Trailer (Rooftop Run, Seaside Hill, and Chemical Plant Zone reveal Classic/Modern) (7/17/11): http://www.gametrailers.com/video/gc-11-sonic-generations/719240
Gameplay Trailer (Chemical Plant gameplay, Green Hill Zone gamplay, Sky Sanctuary reveal, and Metal Sonic reveal Classic/Modern) (8/14/11): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lZkJLq6Pmw&feature=player_embedded
Gameplay Trailer (Speed Highway reveal, City Escape gameplay, Seaside Hill gameplay, and Shadow reveal Classic/Modern): (9/29/11): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtP-ofLf_Ag&feature=player_embedded
Gameplay Trailer (Crisis City and Planet Wisp reveal, Rooftop Run gameplay, and Perfect Chaos reveal Classic/Modern) (10/6/11): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCxNzcoD4Cs
Gameplay Trailer (Egg Dragoon reveal, Time Eater reveal, Silver reveal, and footage of the rest of the bosses) (10/14/11): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayErKdkLrFk&feature=player_embedded

Gameplay Videos *Caution: Level Spoilers*:

Modern and Classic Sonic Green Hill Zone (Console): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuqCzlu4rqA
Modern Sonic City Escape (Console): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc2RMHir8nU&feature=related
Classic Sonic City Escape (Console): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oweDMaH5TY
Modern and Classic Sonic Chemical Plant Zone (Console): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsKwNWYowwY
Classic Sonic Sky Sanctuary Zone (Console): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjDJd6Ay5jw
Modern Sonic Mushroom Hill Zone (3DS OUTDATED): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAtg9sF904o
Classic Sonic Mushroom Hill Zone (3DS OUTDATED): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA8Wvmn_Tso
Classic Sonic Green Hill Zone (3DS OUTDATED): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIau-_VQWy4
Modern Sonic Green Hill Zone (3DS OUTDATED): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU3oFpF1Vt0&feature=related
Big Arm boss Battle (3DS OUTDATED): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_tRYc-gRcA
Classic and Modern Sonic Green Hill Zone and Mushroom Hill Zone (3DS): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7R5ji3PZvdM&feature=player_embedded
Classic City Escape, Chemical Plant Zone, and Sky Sanctuary Zone / Modern Chemical Plant Zone and Green Hill Zone, Metal Sonic boss battle, etc. (console): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibuHW981wCE&feature=player_embedded
Classic Sonic Green Hill Zone, Mushroom Hill Zone, Big Arm Boss, Modern Sonic Green Hill Zone and Mushroom Hill Zone (3DS): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl4F2OCuU9U&feature=player_embedded

Demos:

Currently none are available at this time, but a Classic Sonic demo of Green Hill Zone was made available June 23rd for a short period of 20 days after which the demo was made unplayable. There is another demo set to release October 19th of Modern Sonic's Green Hill Zone level.

Confirmed Level List:

The levels list was leaked from the Green Hill demo where data for them was found in it

Console Version:

[collapse=Level Spoilers]Green Hill (Sonic The Hedgehog) Confirmed
Chemical Plant (Sonic The Hedgehog 2) Confirmed
Sky Sanctuary (Sonic The Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles) Confirmed
Speed Highway (Sonic Adventure) Confirmed
City Escape (Sonic Adventure 2) Confirmed
Seaside Hill (Sonic Heroes) Confirmed
Crisis City (SONIC The Hedgehog/Sonic 06) Confirmed
Rooftop Run (Sonic Unleashed) Confirmed
Planet Wisp (Sonic Colours) Confirmed

There will also be a pinball DLC based on Casino night from Sonic the Hedgehog 2[/collapse]

[collapse=Boss Spoilers]Metal Sonic Confirmed
Shadow The Hedgehog Confirmed
Silver The Hedgehog Confirmed
Death Egg Confirmed
Perfect Chaos Confirmed
Egg Dragoon Confirmed
“Time Eater” Confirmed[/collapse]

Handheld Version:

[collapse=Level Spoilers]Green Hill Zone (Sonic the Hedgehog) Confirmed
Casino Night Zone (Sonic the Hedgehog 2) Confirmed
Mushroom Hill Zone (Sonic and Knuckles) Confirmed
Emerald Coast (Sonic Adventure 1) Confirmed
Radical Highway (Sonic Adventure 2) Confirmed
Windmill Isle (Sonic Unleashed) Confirmed
Tropical Resort (Sonic Colors) Confirmed[/collapse]

[collapse= Boss Spoilers]Big Arm Confirmed[/collapse]

Currently less is known about the 3DS levels than the console ones, but it has been said that the 3DS levels will feature more of the 2D levels (may include Sonic Rush series, Sonic Advance series, Sonic Genesis series, etc.) while the console versions will focus more on the actual modern 3D levels (Sonic Adventure series, GC Sonic, etc.). We expect to know more information about the levels as time goes on.

Characters:

SEGA has announced that yet again Sonic (both Modern and Classic) will be playable int his game, but there are also other characters making appearances as well.

[collapse=Characters List]Classic Sonic (Playable)
Modern Sonic (Playable)
Super Sonic (Playable for both Modern and Classic)
Omochao (Non playable; acts as guide)
Dr. Eggman/Robotnik (Non playable; appears as both Modern and Classic)
Miles "Tails" Prower (Non Playable; appears as both Modern and Classic)
Amy Rose (Non Playable; appears as Modern)
Metal Sonic (Non Playable; appears as Classic)
Knuckles the Echidna (Non Playable; appears as Modern)
Espio the Chameleon (Non Playable; appears as Modern)
Vector the Crocodile (Non Playable; appears as Modern)
Charmy Bee (Non Playable; appears as Modern)
Rouge the Bat (Non Playable)
Cream the Rabbit (Non Playable)
Cheese (Non Playable)
Blaze the Cat (Non Playable)
Fang the Sniper (Cameo)
Bean the Dynamite (Cameo)
Bark the Polar Bear (Cameo)
Mighty the Armadillo (Cameo)
Ray the Flying Squirrel (Cameo)
Chao (Cameo)

also look at boss enemies for more characters[/collapse]

*Note, this is not the final list of characters. Modern or Classic versions of each in addition to more characters may be introduced as time goes on and SEGA reveals more

Powerups:

Also leaked from the Green Hill Zone demo is a list of powerups from previous games:

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the Japanese names say: Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Cream, Rouge, Espio, Charmy, Vector and Blaze. It is rumored that when Sonic rescues one of his friends, they'll be used to help Sonic go through levels on replays. The other emblems show the elemental shields from Sonic 3, the power shoes, pink and orange wisps from Colors, a skateboard to be used with Classic Sonic in City Escape, chaos emeralds which can possibly be used to have Sonic enter his super state, and a clock powerup that can possibly be used to slow down time[/collapse]

Music:

SEGA is remastering old songs and fitting them for both Classic and Modern use. SEGA has also remixed other songs from the series for use in game instead of the default music.

Genesis Era:

Modern Green Hill Zone: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CicGCqUsQlI
Classic Green Hill Zone: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V2GB5E5jq8
Modern Chemical Plant Zone: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToHKMC8uZZw
Classic Chemical Plant Zone: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wROAfvwgDck
Modern Sky Sanctuary Zone: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2KOJSbVbH0
Classic Sky Sanctuary Zone: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3a6lv6aJOg

Dreamcast Era:

Modern Speed Highway: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNq3aYlozWs
Classic Speed Highway: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5f63vQ_eSg
Modern City Escape: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySUkbp-WE0c
Classic City Escape: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmyH408-iz8
Modern Seaside Hill: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGE9iRCpvUg
Classic Seaside Hill: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1dqHCymPBs

Modern Era:

Modern Crisis City: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6X4nq2L3Dw
Classic Crisis City: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpzWp_dOQe0
Modern Rooftop Run: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljG-GqUpE2I
Classic Rooftop Run: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldW2lOT-ZoM
Modern Planet Wisp: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LiO3rLsJ1k
Classic Planet Wisp: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHfNhZXy58c

Other Remixes:

Mushroom Hill Zone (Sonic 3 & Knuckles): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj21zqGhD2k
Angel Island Zone (Sonic 3 & Knuckles): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNC-QfQw8js&feature=related
Flying Battery Zone (Sonic 3 & Knuckles): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POtlj5SmIcw&feature=related
Hydrocity Zone (Sonic 3 & Knuckles): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAtxPsljPn0&feature=related
Leaf Forest Zone (Sonic Advance 2): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xkEU2Ahn0c&feature=related
Diamond Dust (Sonic 3D Blast): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlsLl0J7DW0&feature=related
Neo Green Hill Zone (Sonic Advance 1): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T108Gb49JbQ&feature=related
Toxic Caves (Sonic Spinball): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx9241WJAsg&feature=related
Route 99 (Sonic Advance 3): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLRs5BuNIg0&feature=related
Emerald Beach (Sonic Battle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSiveUs3a84&feature=related

Screenshots (3DS pictures in next post):

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[collapse=Sky Sanctuary Zone]

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[collapse=Dreamcast Era][collapse=Speed Highway]

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[collapse=City Escape]

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[collapse=Seaside Hill]

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[collapse=Modern Era][collapse=Crisis City]To be filled as screenshots are taken[/collapse]

[collapse=Rooftop Run]

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[collapse=Planet Wisp]

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New Abilities:

New abilities have been given to the Sonics in this game. For Modern Sonic, Sonic's drift has been tweaked to have been given a Spin Drift instead, which turns Sonic into a ball like his Spin Dash when drifting. Modern Sonic has also been given the ability to combo trick in the air at will and for speed boost, unlike his Sonic Colors counterpart which only has the user pressing the A button for 4 tricks at a time. The speed boost meter is also able to be taken off the charts when having tricked enough times. Classic Sonic controls mostly like his old Genesis counterpart. No real new abilities have been given to Classic Sonic

In addition to new abilities, both Sonics can be equipped with Skills, which can be bought in the skills store for different abilities in game. For example, Modern Sonic can be given a larger speed boost meter or even more speed. Classic Sonic on the other hand can be given a skateboard for normal gameplay use or he can be given a number of speed shoes to use at will during gameplay. Besides the mentioned abilities, there are many more for him to equip

Pre-Order Bonuses:

There are also several bonuses when you reserve Sonic Generations at Gamestop for the console. At the moment these are the pre-order bonuses for the game:

Casino Night' Pinball Stage
Super Sonic Costume
Theme

Pre-Order Sonic Generations with GameStop and receive the exclusive DLC Pack!
Casino Night' Pinball Stage: Play through this all-new mini-game inspired by Casino Night' from Sonic The Hedgehog 2', and relive some of your favorite gaming memories in stunning HD.
Super Sonic Costume: Give your avatar the ultimate make-over with the iconic super transformation' character.
Theme: Give your console the ultimate Sonic experience with a theme created exclusively for this pack.

The casino night pinball stage is this:

Besides these there may be more pre order content to come

Downloadable Content:

Currently there is only a Casino Night pinball minigame DLC given to those who have pre ordered Sonic Generations. This section will keep on updated with more DLC as more may be announced in the future by SEGA

Special Editions:

So far SEGA has announced a collector's special edition for this game in Europe. This edition will bring a special box showing both Sonics looking at each other, a best-of music CD, a documentary showing the story of Sonic with many interviews, a concept art book showing off a lot of artwork on the Sonic series even showing off artwork never before seen, an actual ring modeled after the rings that Sonic collects in the series, and two figurines of both Classic and Modern Sonic.

source

Currently no other editions have been announced for North America or any other country for that matter besides this one

I will be updating the OP as more information gets revealed please message me if I am missing any information

 

[Fuelbi]

Screenshots (3DS):
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[collapse=Dreamcast Era][collapse=Emerald Coast]

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[collapse=Radical Highway]

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[collapse=Modern Era][collapse=Windmill Isle]Images will be added as more are revealed[/collapse]

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[Sariku]

Rumors on the internet say that this game will feature level designs from old and new Sonic games (so maybe level one will be Green Hill Zone, and level two based on City Escape?). The color was zapped from these levels so Sonic and Sonic has to complete the stages to restore the color to the world.

That could just be people guessing, but I think it shows promise.

 

[theeboredone]

Espy is excited.

 

[finalark]

Well, SEGA seems to have gotten better at making Sonic games if last year had anything to say about it. Hopefully we won't end up with another Sonic '06.

 

[Grandeza]

I expect nothing but hope for the best. I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for Sonic. First video game I ever played.

 

[Zero_Gamer]

I'm hype. Super Sonics, Super Sonics everywhere.

 

[kinghippo99]

I haven't bought a sonic game since Adventure 2 Battle. Unleashed tempted me, but didn't quite reel me in. Maybe this one will :O

 

[Segtendo]

This game is gonna be AMAZING.
Like everyone says, let's not hope for another 2006.

Luckily, I got a 360 at the end of February, so I can play this

 

[o-Serin-o]

The Sonic Cycle has started again.

 

[Sariku]

The Sonic Cycle has started again.

The Sonic Cycle ended with Colors.

Unless you think Sonic 4 started it once again.

 

[finalark]

Unless you think Sonic 4 started it once again.

The only reason why most that didn't like 4 hated on it was because "OMG DIFFERENT PHYSICS FROM OLD SONIC."

As far as I'm concerned, Sonic is getting good again and I'm pretty excited to see what SEGA has in store for us with Generations.

 

[Sariku]

The only reason why most that didn't like 4 hated on it was because "OMG DIFFERENT PHYSICS FROM OLD SONIC."

As far as I'm concerned, Sonic is getting good again and I'm pretty excited to see what SEGA has in store for us with Generations.

I'll be honest and say that I have yet to play Sonic 4. I am hoping that they eventually sack up and release the rest of the episodes on a disc so I can have a hard copy, rather than buying it virtually, but if not...

I do know people who dislike it though, that being one of their reasons, and I trust them a lot.

 

[Minato]

I still need to finish Sonic 4. I like it, but I do admit that the physics feel weird which is a slight turn off from it being as great as it could've been.

 

[BSP]

I hope this is a good one, but I will be waiting for reviews before I purchase more sonic

 

[Kei_Takaro]

The new Sega hype since Colors made me trust Sonic again! :D

The only thing is that I don't have a PS3/360
They have my full support though

 

[Wrath`]

This looks interesting, hopefully it will break the cycle, to me all it has to do is just let me play old stages and I'd be happy.

 

[ZMan]

being a sega fanboy, i expect nothing from this game. shows promise, though.

 

[Spire]

How is Sonic Colors by the way? I have it, but haven't played it. Convince me to play it.

LOL I also have Muramasa the Demon Blade. Just remembered that. Haven't touched either of these games cause they're on the Wii and that system is obsolete to me now sans Skyward Sword in the future. That'll probably be the last Wii game I ever get.

 

[ryuu seika]

This has potential. If it's SA2B with less story, less non-Sonic characters and more old levels (minus chemical plant) then I'm really looking forward to it.

Unless it's not on a console I own.

 

[ryuu seika]

. I only have a Wii and handhelds.

I guess I'll wait for the 3DS remake...

 

[mystery_dungeon]

A Sonic game on the 360/PS3 and I only have a Wii...

Well, doesn't that just beat all?

 

[Fuelbi]

Seems fair seeing as you folks got Colours only for the Wii

 

[mystery_dungeon]

Seems fair seeing as you folks got Colours only for the Wii

That's not entirely true, the DS also got in on the fun as well.

Even then, I only found Sonic Colors fun in small bursts, it's not exactly something I can keep playing without wanting to switch to something else.

 

[Fuelbi]

That's not entirely true, the DS also got in on the fun as well.

DS dun count son

 

[mystery_dungeon]

DS dun count son

Of course it doesn't count, neither do the rest of the consoles.

And THAT'S what makes it fun. >=)

 

[Ryu Shimazu]

A Sonic game on the 360/PS3 and I only have a Wii...

Well, doesn't that just beat all?

Is this a Rei from BoF3 quote?

And Spire, Sonic Colors is amazing.

 

[Sariku]

BTW everyone, I want to point it out that there is KINECT in the copyright information in the video.

I doubt the thing is on KINECT, and I guess it's only to be safe concerning Microsoft, but you never know...

 

[mystery_dungeon]

Is this a Rei from BoF3 quote?

Correct!

Your prize: a Green Apple I totally did not steal from a Goo King.

 

[finalark]

I doubt the thing is on KINECT, and I guess it's only to be safe concerning Microsoft, but you never know...

I hope they don't do anything with connect. Free Riders got horrid reviews, and the Kinect as a whole just isn't particularly engaging outside of using to navigate menus (which is awesome, btw).

Honestly, I think that Sonic can actually work pretty well in 3D, with Sonic Adventure 2 being a prime example (SA1, while still really fun, suffered from having slippery controls, poor pacing and a lack of focus). All of the 3D Sonics that are considered poor usually suffered from bugginess ('06, Heroes, although I thought that Heroes was actually pretty good) or out of place gimmicks (Unleashed, Shadow).

It's a shame that Sonic didn't make like Castlevania and focus on promoting their excellent handheld titles while letting their 3D failures fall into obscurity. Because anyone who thinks that all post Dreamcast Sonic games suck needs to go hunt down a copies of the Sonic Advance games. Then again, knowing what games to promote and which ones to ignore has never been SEGA's strength.

 

[§leepy God]

♪ Sega loves to tease with their games huh? Hope this Sonic game does well. I did enjoy Sonic 4 and Colors, let's see if Sega can still recover Sonic. †

 

[smash brawl player 99021]

Darn, new Sonic is in it. inb4 autofail

 

[Sariku]

I'm going to waste my money like I did on Sonic '06 and buy Sonic 4. Pray for me.

 

[finalark]

I'm going to waste my money like I did on Sonic '06 and buy Sonic 4. Pray for me.

The physics take getting used to but it's a good game. I don't regret a cent a spent on it.

 

[Kuraudo]

^^^

Agreed with Finalark. It's a good game. I had to take some time, via giving it a second chance. And now it's a fun little short game like the originals.

 

[Minato]

I'm going to waste my money like I did on Sonic '06 and buy Sonic 4. Pray for me.

Spending money on Sonic 4 is way worth it compared to Sonic '06.
I feel sorry for the people that bought '06 on launch. Sonic 4's kinda pricey for what it is (imo) but it's fun.

 

[Kuraudo]

Thank goodness I got Sonic '06 way way later.

......

Was it worth it? ... for Shadow's and some of Silver's stages, somewhat. LOL

 

[finalark]

I thought about getting Sonic '06 for the sake of seeing how bad it is. I haven't found any used copies under ten bucks.

 

[Sariku]

I bought it at 15 just to play it, even though I knew it was garbage.

Lol, I still haven't touched Silver or Shadow's stages...

 

[Zero_Gamer]

I liked Shadow the Hedgehog a lot. Am I wierd?