The ESRB recently rated Sonic the Hedgehog 4 for North America and, as you might expect, has shed light on a few previously unknown details. The most important of these details is the fact that Sonic will free trapped animals from a machine at the end of each Zone. Yep, just like in the old days! Yet another pleasing hint that Sonic 4 is on the right track.
Here's what the ESRB has to say about Sega's furry revival:
This is a side-scrolling adventure game in which players zoom through themed levels, collect gold rings, and jump on tiny robot enemies. Players earn points for collecting “power-ups” and freeing tiny animals that are trapped in the robots. During boss battles at the end of levels, players may encounter an arch nemesis in a mechanical device that gets charred and emits some flames when damaged.
I love how being charged and emitting flames is cause enough for concern, but aside from that, I like what I'm hearing. Sonic 4 is out this Summer and I'm working on getting some hot news to you before then. It's pretty much my most anticipated game right now, and you can shove it up your arse if you disagree.
[Via GoNintendo]
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9:00 AM on 02.27.2010
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Pointless "let's find any excuse to bash on Sonic 4" bullshit aside, I can't wait to get my hands on Sonic 4. But I gotta tell ya -- this is Sega's LAST chance, dammit.
It's not as great as you'd think -- they don't actually play games. They watch videos of games sent in by publishers to determine a rating.
http://info.sonicretro.org/Robotnik_%28Green_Hill_Zone_Boss%29
Gentlemen.
Sonic 4 sucks.
How very homophobic of the ESRB to warn against that.
Anyway i can't want for the game...Seems like it's gonna be fun as hell...since it's like 16 acts plus speical stages :D
Still, I don't see why they would leave the animal entrapment camps out from after each boss, so that aspect will probably be present as well.
@Netnavi: Shut up.
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Sounds hot in any case, I'm pumped.
YYYEEESSSSS!!!
You proved someone who was being sarcastic wrong. Congratulations. Feel like a big man?
Yeah, his weapon WAS checkered. You've obviously never played the original sonic the hedgehog. You can see it at the end of this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCv3Q-APhlQ
That's a checkered ball on a chain right there. Now get out of there with your empty and nit picky claims.
Surely it can't be around the E rating... surely!
Can't wait for the first episode!
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