Sonic the Hedgehog Discussion Thread

[gotegenks]

man, its a shame that sonic games are so bad now, some are good, i HEARD secret rings was good but i haven't gotten it because i dont wanna regret it like i did next gen... but sa2 is like one my fave games!

[Destiny's End]

Well, it worked for Sonic Adventure 1 and 2, so no.

It worked for one, not so much for two.

It seemed like in Sonic Adventure that they actually tried, and then SA2 wasn't too bad either, but then ideas became repetitive later, and now it seemed like Sonic Team doesn't even try anymore. I can say that SSR was different, and probably a small start to something new. I just hope the announced sonic games can redeem past mistakes

I'm glad you get it. Sonic Adventure was a great game. One of, if not the, best Sonic game. I've played the old ones and SA1 was really good. SA2 was disappointing. It didn't have the same action/adventure feel that SA1 had. It was just going from Action Stage to Action Stage. IMO, Sonic Unleashed looks good. I think they finally got it right with this one.

[keybladerxiii]

Major Bump

New Werhog trailer (no gameplay though): YouTube - New Sonic Unleashed Werehog Trailer Mysterious sightings

Games Tm also have had a preview (with the director playing it) and the nfor was released today.

Camp Sonic has this information long with some scans.

New Sonic Unleashed Details in Games TM | Camp Sonic

Here are the interesting tid-bits.

…Like the hub world from the original Sonic Adventure, these areas can be roamed freely and feature human NPC’s with which to converse. Unlike the previous Sonic the Hedgehog, however, these human characters do not look out of place thanks to a new art style, which renders them as small and cute as Sonic himself.

For anyone worried that the 3D sections might be those most likely to let the side down, fear not. Sonic Team has retained the parts that always work - rail grinding from Sonic Adventure, lane switching from Sonic And The Secret Rings - and added a few new touches to capitalise on the perspective.

…we did just mention a stage based on the Great Wall of China. In fact, every one of the nine [*ahem* NINE] locations of Sonic Unleashed is based on a real-world environment. So far we’ve seen a Spanish villa, an African desert plain, the aforementioned China, and New York City.

Though a far cry from Sonic’s traditional environments like Green Hill Zone and Casino Zone, the stages of Sonic Unleashed are still anything but realistic. These are familiar locations, only rendered in Sega’s distinctive visual style, with a perfect day’s weather and a series of spectacular eye-catching set pieces. Hashimoto explains, “One of the main themes of the game is about Sonic travelling around some very different places, so we wanted to create a sense of him existing in an actual world full of different countries. In fact, you may not know this but the Japanese title of this game is Sonic World Adventure…”


In an unusual touch for the series, the opening FMV in Sonic Unleashed kicks off the story by telling the concluding part of a previous, untold adventure [remember folks, Sonic Unleashed is not attached to any previous games]. Just like an Indiana Jones film… except set in space.

Bounding over and around a fleet of spaceships toward a final encounter with Dr Eggman, Sonic spins through the dark void of space and transforms into Super Sonic, only to be caught in on eof Dr Eggman’s machines. “Eggman uses a machine to corrupt the power of the emeralds,” Hashimoto explains. “So Sonic’s aim throughout Unleashed is to fix the emeralds by travelling the world to find shrines that will reverse the effects of Dr Eggman’s machine.”


New powers can be unlocked by locating hidden items throughout the stages while regular abilities, such as speed and strength can be upgraded via sliding scales after each victory over a boss.

[Dogenzaka]

I'm glad you get it. Sonic Adventure was a great game. One of, if not the, best Sonic game. I've played the old ones and SA1 was really good. SA2 was disappointing. It didn't have the same action/adventure feel that SA1 had. It was just going from Action Stage to Action Stage. IMO, Sonic Unleashed looks good. I think they finally got it right with this one.

I loved SA2. Better plot, lol. They made Sonic serious without making it feel too cheesy. The music was win in both games as well, but the level design was much more intuitive in SA2 despite the whole "LOL YOU DIE FOR GOING TOO FAST"

[keybladerxiii]

The new werwolf trailer is funny

But this info wil certainly dispell most of the rumours that have been flying about.

[Rixam]

I thought I would never said this, but I will might give unleashed a shot... I'm still doubtfull to that werewolfthing, but the game doesn't look to bad gameplaywise.

[keybladerxiii]

YouTube - New Sonic Unleashed-Cut-scene Trailer from E3

*Insert fanfare here*

Presenting the werehog gameplay footage people.

TIme to either be happy or discontinue your interest in the franchise

[Leonard]

So the new package box art has been uploaded on Amazon. Looks meh, but it actually isn't all that bad if you ask me. =/

[Chevalier Sombre]

^Compared to what the actual game might be like, I'm kind of tempted to agree. =/

[Darkassassin56]

It does not look like a bad game, maybe not the best Sonic game but that remains to be seen.

[Hip-Hop]

For some reason I just can't imagine a game that centers around the idea of a "Werehog" actually being good.

Maybe I've lost my imagination. D=

[ZionsPhoenix]

Originally Posted by HadesDragon

^Compared to what the actual game might be like, I'm kind of tempted to agree. =/

I think the game looks trustworthy. It's worth the try

i miss some of the old sonic music.....anyone else agree. Simple yet fantastic

YouTube - Sonic OVA (South Island & Land of Darkness) Theme

[Leonard]

Originally Posted by ZionsPhoenix

i miss some of the old sonic music.....anyone else agree. Simple yet fantastic

Sonic CD and 3D Blast anyone?

[ZionsPhoenix]

heres a fave of mine

YouTube - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Soundtrack- Chrome Gadget Zone

Chrome Gadget Zone music somehow brings tears to my eyes

and the famous unused hidden palace zone of sonic 2

YouTube - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Music - Hidden Palace Zone

Sonic CD and 3D Blast anyone?

holy crap a sonic CD fan. May i friend you please? you are now in my list of awesome

[Sora3525]

I love sonic games. even the new games that are coming out like:

Sonic Unleashed
Sonic and the dark Knight