Once again, the Entertainment Software Ratings Board has spilled the beans on an upcoming game, this time one that is of particular interest to this old school Sonic fanboy. Sonic Chaos has appeared on the ESRB's site, described as an actual 2D sidescroller.
The full listing, found here, reads as follows:
This is a side-scrolling action game in which players run through obstacles and hazards to reach the end of various themed levels. Players receive points for collecting gold rings scattered throughout the levels.
The game is rated E for Everyone (obviously) and is slated for the Wii. There are no other details of course, so we don't yet know if it's developed by Sonic Team, or if an actual good studio like Dimps is in the driver's seat.
Sonic in 2D is something that fans have wanted for a long time, and many felt it would never happen again on a home console. This is certainly interesting news, but until I find out who's developing it, I'll not hold my breath.
Boy, would a good 2D Sonic game be sweet though.
[Update: You know, Sonic Chaos did sound familiar, and now I've been reminded that one appeared for the GameGear. It wouldn't have been fresh in my mind because I was never privileged enough to own that system, but I do now recall the game existed, thanks to some helpful reminders from the readers. This is more than likely a Virtual Console release of that old game, not a new one. I should have remembered that Sega would not be so kind.]
Contest:
9:00 PM on 01.30.2009 | 
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Is thhat description really necessary? I mean, it sounds like what they would have told the public when first promoting the original Sonic.
All they need to say to get people interested are three words, "Classic Sonic Gameplay."
it's probably for VC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To9i_gv25jY
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To9i_gv25jY
If there were to be a new 2D one, at least it'll be more reliable then the crap they've been churning out recently.
<3 Sonic Advance and Rush.
Listen to these two awesome songs from the game:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmB0OH_bzzg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyPb2Z-36lg&feature=related
Also, the fact that you didnt know about this game disturbs me, Jim...
I'll pay you to take my old Game Gear.
damn
the correct answer was fail
Dammit.
Sterling!
Objection overruled. -penalty-
You get the Chaos Emeralds in SC by entering special stages (a la Sonic 3), which were regular 2D stages with harder difficulty - and a timer. Lots of falling death here - and if you fail, you're transported to the beginning of the stage you came from. I never figured out how to get the fifth emerald, and like Sonic 2 for GG, if you don't collect them all by the last level, you get the crappy ending.