If that's genuine, I'm definitely interested in it.

If we assume that the enemies just haven't been put into the mix yet, then I'm totally onboard. I don't feel as though Sonic has truly evolved for the better since his original inception. And in that case I totally agree with your previous article. Maybe it's time the old Sega Mascot goes back in time to his roots updated only with 3D on the 2.5D scale. What I'm missing from this video is enemies and multiple levels of terrain to jump between and effect the ride along the way. But it's a good start, should they also add the rest in (and, as you said, Robotnic at the end of each level).

I'm with sToOz, seems you just need to hold right and go as fast as shit.

Might be more fun to play then watch though, so i'll give it the benefit of the doubt.

also.

even the music shows potential.

as in, i actually like it. compared to the crap they've been putting in the games since Sonic Adventure

Why do Sonic game developers keep trying to make sonic games set in more realistic settings? It just doesnt work with sonic... They need to take a hint from Insomniac as far as how to do art direction right. Otherwise, it certainly looks like a step in the right direction.

I actually liked Sonic Rush on DS.

Either that, or it's just hopes and dreams not yet realized.

Not sure what I think about the game, but I really like the tune.

"And why are we allowing so much controversy over a console-based Sonic the Hedgehog game, of all things!?"

Because we're all freaked out by how good it looks, and if this isn't a XBLA title (which I doubt due to size limits) then it'll be the first true 2D platformer we've seen in years on a console.

this has WIN written all over it

it's just too bad we are all being taken for a ride

and poor Jim is handcuffed to the rear bumped

Wait...that’s not 2.5D, is it? I mean, the camera is behind and in front of Sonic at points, just like in Sonic Adventure on the Dreamcast. Either way, that does look promising...but I’ll wait to truly pass judgment until Sega confirms that they put this trailer together (or at least that the footage is gameplay).

Also, Maxsunset is right. If Sonic Unleashed looked like Ratchet & Clank Future, that would be another step in the right direction. But we’ll see. While I can’t say that I have faith in the Sonic Team, I’m still holding out hope.

I hope this is good, I keep coming to Sonic Team for some game lave, but then she just slaps me and tells me to start making dinner again. :(

My guess and I hope I'm right, is that the sonic team has gone back to basics. Gone is trying to make sonic a 3D free roaming adventure game with tons of characters and dialogue and all that crap. This game is setup like the original Sonic games. You have stages, like stage 1a, 1b stage 21, 2b etc. Each level has it's own look and soundtrack. It's own theme. Super sonic speed, kill enemies, collect coins. bonus stage and fight a final boss. All with a 3D style. I would really love that!!!

@hood
Yeah it's not like everyone said that and then compared it to sonic rush instantly or anything.

I say good luck, Sonic is a fast wee bugger but he has a lot of ground to make up.

Seems like the music is still god-awful...

Rush, in my opinion, was unspectacular, but playable. If this is anything like Rush, then it'll be the first playable console Sonic in like, a decade.

And at this rate, "playable" is going to be the biggest success for Sonic Team.

I haven't enjoyed a Sonic title since the days of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Sonic and Knuckles.

I loved how they let you put Sonic 3 in the Sonic and Knuckles cart (or on top, whatever) and you could play as Knuckles in all the older levels. That was the hot shit right there.

Pretty much everything since has disappointed me.

I don't understand why everyone was so sure those screenshots from yesterday were fake anyhow. This would all be quite a bit of effort for a couple of nerds to be pulling the wool over our eyes. If this video/those screens are fake, these guys deserve a job in Sega's art department.

Why do these 3D games have to be so fast all the time? The original Sonic was always faster and cooler than Mario, and that was enough. You never spent an entire level just rushing to the end at an insane speed... You were doing platform sections, then a couple of really fast sections and then some platforming again. Now it just looks like a racer.

I second the R&C comment, learn to pace your games again, Sonic Team :(

Does it have blast processing though? If not, I'm not interested.

You had to go and look dump on the front page Pedro? I explained you that...

It's a rush attack. Sonic basically headbutts the enemies when you press it. Notice the sound-barrier-like effect in front of him, that's the rush attack, it's from Sonic Rush.

rush rush rush rush rush rush rush rush rush rush rush rush




tits

I want it.
:D

well sonic is finally going fast again...that alone has me interested.

I don't understand what you people are excited about, this is Sonic and the Secret Rings in an outdoor environment. Its not 2D or 2.5D its 3D on rails. Why can't he stop or move to the left? Because sonic team sucks ass.

Oh it's on rails? That explains it. It looked like the game could play itself barring a platform jumping moment and the third-person "avoid robots" part.

am i the only one who like adventure 2 battle?

If it is real, which it looks like it is, I'm interested, but then again I was interested in the new one for the 360 at some point. I just want there to be a good sonic game how fucking hard is that!?

Linear speed-rushing doesn't really sound like a step in the right direction. Where are the secret nooks and crannies to find secret ring powerups and invincibilities? It just looks like it's on auto-pilot, though the camera angle is a step in the right direction.

Sorry, too many bad Sonic games keep me from even being on the fence on whether I like this or not. As I hope every time, maybe this one will be the one that changes my perspective. Time will tell.

I'm so damn afraid... Sonic Team butchered NiGHTS with the new Wii game... How was that even remotely possible?... These guys are capable of ruining everything I love...

Rush was awesome in my opinion. I just played it before this new game came up, so I'm hyped for it.

But even my inner fanboy is gonna wait to see more before getting all giddy.

(based on what I see here)Just like the DS sonics - they haven't figured out that you have to slow things down occasionally and actually allow for some PLATFORMING. The original ones did that. I don't just want to tilt the stick right and go. You can put parts like that in there, but you have to slow things down too, and make it less linear.

ME: Tap tap tap. "Uh.. Eventually there will be PLATFORMING in this PLATFORMER, right?" Grin.

SEGA: SIGH. "I really hate that man."

I think I might cry...

The last Sonic for the 360 was pretty bad.

I read your little article about how to save Sonic and I really hope they put the third dimension on a rail. I miss Sonic and I even had some weird dream about it yesterday. I haven't checked up on DToid in a few days and I'm delighted to find something about a new game that lifts my hope.

Also, it seems nobody else noticed the fun level design

p.s. Sonic 3 gets my support in best level design

This actually reminds me a lot of the Crash Bandicoot mini levels that are above the real ones in Crash 2. If you skip to 1:19 in this video, you'll know what I mean. Linear gameplay in 3D.

@ChocoboKnight & Haxan: I really miss those multi-leveled playgrounds as well, but the 3D collision detection will thwart any real hiding of objects or return to that kind of gameplay... Unless we're going to have "Ghost Sonic".

This Timbuktu esque level looks quite cool.

Erm, Hold Right: The Game, even. Fuck me.

I'm way too hung over to be bothering with this shit.

1. I like what I see.

2. Here's hoping for a PC port. So many Sonic games have them, why not just make it all of them? I'm willing to put up with a crappy console port as long as it isn't buggy.

3. Please Sega, polish this. So many of your Sonic games are killed by releasing too soon. Take as long as you need on this one, seriously.

Just let him die already.

2.5 D, at freaking last people. I just want a game that sidescrolls and that I barely have to controll for 5 min streaches because it's going to fucking fast.

Fake.

It's awesome how some people are judging the entire game from this video. Saying that all you have to do is press right all the time, all about speed etc etc.

There could be some platforming sequences, hidden zones, easter eggs and other crap we don't know yet. THIS IS OUR FIRST GLIMPSE AT THE GAME! Some still think its a fake for goodness sake.

The fact that the game looks like its going to be 2.5 D gives me hope in Sonic Team or whoever is making it.

Whoever made it I have to give a thumbs up and a pat on the back. I simply adore the idea that the key to making Sonic "fast" isn't by giving him a shitty personality, a bunch of super power and a mustache.

It's the level, not just any level mind you, but a beautiful level with attention to detail and a goal in mind. And you know what Sonic need to do on this level? Completely fucking ignore it, and just run with all of his speed through it.

I don't want to see a damn part of that beautiful level for any more than half a second. That added a bit of "fast" back to the mix.

@Bluexy


you're on to something.

The chao mini-game was just a distraction to give your little bro or sis to keep them occupied while you played that game.

Also, LOLOL @ Big Cat Sweetly Retarted comment by Myxiplk (sp)?

Sonic should never have a real deep storyline. Keep it simple! Don't turn Sonic into an adventure RPG. Keep it a simple platformer.

One thing I've learned about Sega as of late is they can make a preview that makes even the worst game look awesome.

The only way I'll touch it is if I play it first. Considering the last 3 sonic titles, you know in the back of your mind you should too, because it's going to have some crappy storyline, introduce yet another unnecessary character to the list of 15 or so that are out their now, and probably have some speed boost system based on how many Tony Hawk inspired 720 nose manual crooked rail grinds you can do on your boogieboard going down a 3 mile long rail grind 3000 ft in the sky with gaps and switches that if you don't jump and hit dead on, will result in pitfall death. (which explains the 99 lives.) Which you must do at least 12 times down the rail to get the S+++ grade at the endstage to unlock Knuckles so he can go on a scavenger hunt to dig up the first Chaos emerald once he reads a clue written on a fish that Big the cat just spent 30 minutes catching.

If it's for the Wii, I can pretty much guarantee it will suffer from Wiitardation. So I hope you liked Seven rings "shake the controller like a guy with muscle spasms" gameplay cause it will play just like that. Maybe they will get some brains and use the wiimote in its sideways NES configuration and drop motion controls altogether, but I wouldn't hold your breath.

If it's for 360 or PS3, you might have a better chance, but it'll probably suffer from either extremely long and frequent load times, or feature Hot Hedgehog on Human action.

Wow, I actually have, could it be..., HOPE.

@Unicorn hear, hear about the Chemical Zone from Sonic 2.

Also, I liked Sonic Rush but it could've been more complex then "just hold down forward, idiot" and it should've had more then 7 zones.

This looks like a real game. I'm pleased. If it ain't real then Sega just has to take notes. I mean really.

Looks like sonic team is bringing back FMV

@bmaupin

LMFAO.

i hope so. i never fell back into the cycle after SA2, but this is the first time dipping my hope back in.

WHYYY does the camera have to be so close? This is a problem that is plagued EVERY sonic game since Adventure. And those camera angles... I'm pretty sure this thing will be close to unplayable, as have the other Sonic games of late.

i want a sonic to be good again

please be good again sonic

It looks...better. But I just can't get my hopes up anymore.