The Sonic the Hedgehog 4 details just keep pouring in, and it all seems to be good news, too. Some fresh details have surfaced from that hub of information known as NeoGAF, providing more insight into what keeps promising to be a terrific title.
Here's the latest gossip:
- The game will be a platformer only: No mini games and extra crap (although classic bonus stages are on the cards).
- The level design is said to be inspired by Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
- Episode one will have four zones with three acts each.
- Jun Senoue is the sound director/composer.
- The classic "wrecking ball" boss fight at the end of Splash Hill will involve new attacks, such as a ground smash and 360 degree swing.
- Future episodes may have new skills for Sonic.
I'm not saying Sonic 4 will definitely be great, but as a lifelong fan of classic platformers, I'm saying it definitely can't hurt to have a little faith. Even if this didn't star Sonic, it looks like the exact kind of game that I'd want to play and I can't wait to finally get my hands on it.
[Via NeoGAF]
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7:00 AM on 03.10.2010
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Seriously, though, 4 zones? I wait until all the episodes are out and buy them as a single pack.
I hope this game is really cheap.
Sounds awesome to me!
I hope sega dies in an unfortunate teabagging incident
I hope no mini-games doesn't include those wicked Chaos Emerald stages. I liked those.
Classic bonus stages to get Chaos Emeralds are coming back, apparently. Just clarified in the post.
Sorry, im just a bit exited for this.
The only question I want answered is how long we're going to have to wait for the 2nd installment and so forth. Anyone know yet? Or did I miss it somewhere.
12 levels actually.
I'm afraid your obsessed with Sonic 4.
Love,
Turtle
grammar fail
$10/ep = $10 for four zones
12 eps
48 zones for 120 bucks
so... the price of 2 regular games for what... the equivalent of 6 brand-new sonic games? Sounds like a hell of a deal to me. Keep in mind I'm using the high-tech art of assumption that you're using.
Also, I'm REALLY not sure I like the sound of "new skills"...
So this is a weird decision.
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"It will be the worst game of all time."
I will likely enjoy this considerably!
I preferred Sonic 3's level design, though.
Three acts? In Sonic 3 you had two acts with different music and graphics, with a midboss in the middle. I sure as hell hope they still do that.
Jun Senoue, eh? On the one hand, Sonic 3, on the other, Crush 40. Hm.
New attacks for Sonic? I can smell some hair-brained ideas. In fact, I can practically see them.
Still cynical, but still hoping.
I don't think you have too much to worry about
Inspired by Sonic 2? It's only one screenshot here, but it looks like a straight up Sonic 2 with updated graphics.
I've played that level before. Can't they even be bothered to come up with new scenery? Or do I have to wait and buy the end episodes for that?
NO. That said, I'd be fine with LightSpeed Dashing. Anyone who's played Sonic 1 Megamix would know that it works pretty well.
Am I a little irritated at the episodic nature of this sequel? Yes, although now I'll be more inclined to slowing down and exploring each zone a bit more. As opposed to running through levels too quickly. Which isn't a bad thing. Only, that has always been a dilemma, for me, with Sonic games. It's Sonic, so you want to go fast, only it's a platformer so you want to slow down and explore the level. =/ Damn.
Whatever, I still loved Sonic 1, 2 and 3! Can't wait for 4! =)
I'm coming to get you Robotnik, er, I mean, Eggman! Ivo.
Anyone else think Eggman is looking at Shadow Hentai on that computer screen.