Comment # 1

I see.. though as I say on the forums repeatedly any hint that the uncurling will be gone is all I really need to hear..

Posted by viperxmns on August 19th, 2010 at 3:09 pm

Comment # 3

Please give us a release date soon! Also, these updates are lookiing to make the game even better!

Posted by Rick Gonzalez on August 19th, 2010 at 3:12 pm

Comment # 5

September?
C’mon guys, you know we’ve all been waiting for this for a long time.
Throw us a bone here. Why can’t the next one be Tomorow…or realisitically, next week?
Anyway, you’ve told us about the small changes aswell, and this is good, any more small changes? Can we get a hint at any physics changes?

Posted by Scartillery on August 19th, 2010 at 3:15 pm

Comment # 7

I am a classic fan and I am seriously looking forward to this. I have decided to best not judge untill I have PLAYED the game itself. To be honest, way back when, I disliked Sonic 3 because it felt different than Sonic 1 and 2. Now? My favorite game.

The changes are nice, and hopefully it will please enough people. The run animation being tweaked along with the ‘blur’ is a very good thing.

I can’t wait for the new game, and for the future installments.

S’going to be awesome.

Posted by Aru on August 19th, 2010 at 3:17 pm

Comment # 9

Lost Labyrinth was my favorite level right off the bat anyway. I love the torch bits, and I’m happy Minecart won’t be mandatory.

I didn’t really cared too much about the running animation (that was more nitpicky than Classic Sonic to begin with) but just the fact that you went out of your way to fix it anyway… KUDOS!. And thanks.

The challenge bits worry me. Homing Attack has made this game TOO EASY, from what I’ve seen. I feel there are too little challenges in this game for SEGA to be plucking the remaining ones out… This comes from a purely spectator point of view, so I might be very wrong.

Here’s hoping for uncurling to go away, bouncing to be brought back, and… >.> <.< Classic Sonic.

Keep up the good work guys, please make Sonic 4 how I've always imagined it. Incredible beyond all reason.

Posted by shihe on August 19th, 2010 at 3:17 pm

Comment # 11

Also, one big complaint would be yes, the uncurling. In the classics, and many modern Sonic games let Sonic actually be in ball form after going up ramps. One other thing, Sonic should be able to go faster while rolling down hills than he does while running. From the e3 videos, he SLOWED DOWN. Just a couple of details that might be useful .

Posted by synchronizer on August 19th, 2010 at 3:18 pm

Comment # 13

Good news! Now hopefully that stupid Score Attack Generic Casino Zone Act 2 has been given the chop too and replaced with something fun.

As for any difficulty tweaks made, what about different difficulties a’la Sonic Jam? And not DLC already in the game a’la Mega Man 9/10.

Posted by Exu on August 19th, 2010 at 3:27 pm

Comment # 15

@Scartillery – I know it’s hard when excitement is high, but try to find some patience if possible – we’re spacing the updates out a bit both to offer new info close to launch, but also because some of the final changes are actually still being worked on.

@Dantes – You know, we might just take you up on that! I’m not sure it would survive the shipping, though.

Posted by RubyEclipse on August 19th, 2010 at 3:31 pm

Comment # 17

Sigh. Yes, these updates are amazing. I think they’re well done and show that SEGA are listening to the fans on this one. Well done on these, I think they’re excellent.

But September? Seriously, this is getting ridiculous… I for one have been waiting too long to continue any kind of hype on this game…

Posted by Sigh on August 19th, 2010 at 3:35 pm

Comment # 19

Thanks SEGA,

We all know you’re working hard to bring us the best Sonic experience since the 16-bit era ended. Although I think nostalgia will prevent me from liking it more than those old Genesis titles. Haha… looks like gameplay wise, this game will be revolutionary to the series; if that torch bearing mechanic is any indication. It certainly looks awesome and I’m looking forward to buying Sonic 4.

Posted by Faker on August 19th, 2010 at 3:36 pm

Comment # 21

Well Sega you’ve come along way this year developing this game and Im actually impressed with these recent improvements. I had my doubts about this game initially but it seems that you truly are listening to the fan base and applying those changes as requested. Even the in game Sonic design looks better. Well done!

Posted by A Knothole Resident on August 19th, 2010 at 3:46 pm

Comment # 23

Wow, I like what I just read. (how do you spell read in the past tense in english? I have problems with my past tense… lol HELP ME OUT, SONIC FANS!)

So, yeah, great uptade. Like all of you, I can’t wait to see all of these tweeks “live” in my own tv. But, for now It’ll have to do.

Like all of you, I really hope they:

A) keep Sonic in a ball as he jumps off a ramp (while spinning..)
B) let Sonic go top speed while he roll’s down a hill, in a ball (it pretty logical, too)
C) (I know it’s not gonna happen but) change Eggman back to Robotnik.. Anyway, I’ll still call him robotnik in 10 years.

Keep up th good work, SEGA, Thank you for showing us, the faithful (passionate, obsessive) fans, so much love. I always felt so privileged to be a SEGA fan, and today, with Sonic 4 and sonic Colors, I know you care for us, a lot.

…. hum…. SEGA? By the way… kof… you love us, right? The fans, I mean. Would you mind making another Shining force (like the Genesis ones) or a Streets of Rages? just saying!

Posted by Philippe on August 19th, 2010 at 3:54 pm

Comment # 25

These updates are incredibly great and the first smart move I think is not having issued a release date yet. This gives you guys plenty of time to work out the kinks without rushing to make deadline, which is what’s plagued Sonic Team’s 3D Sonic titles for a good number of years.

So far, everything seems great. But like others have mentioned, the uncurling after spinning up a ramp needs to go. It seems like it leaves you far too vulnerable either as you make your way up above the ramp or while landing. As in you become a target for projectiles or enemies moving about, where you would normally just smash into them in previous Sonic titles.

Also noted from the E3 build was that Sonic’s speed was being touted heavily, but instead of actually making him fast, plenty of speed boosters were added to make him run fast. Removing those and making Sonic actually run faster is the more desired change in that situation.

Posted by Tsukento on August 19th, 2010 at 4:00 pm

Comment # 27

Great job Ruby. those are fantastic changes! I can’t wait to see all of it in action. I think my only nitpick left is the boss music, needs more EPIC. Great job bro!

Posted by DeVeAn on August 19th, 2010 at 4:06 pm

Comment # 29

I’m VERY satisfied these updates. 98% of everything I was hoping sega would tweak around has been fixed =D

Posted by Dakota Jones on August 19th, 2010 at 4:09 pm

Comment # 31

I’m hoping that somebody working on the game will actually read this and take it seriously…

Are you guys going to include Tails in Sonic 4 Episode 2 as a multiplayer [b]option[/b] as well as have a Sonic 2 themed special stage?

Posted by bobo on August 19th, 2010 at 4:25 pm

Comment # 33

You get a BIG bowl of Ice Cream, SEGA!!! Here’s another one for Sonic Colors.

Posted by Corey on August 19th, 2010 at 4:51 pm

Comment # 35

I just wanted to say that I really appreciate what you and Sega are doing RubyEclipse.Keep up the great work guys!

Posted by GameMan on August 19th, 2010 at 5:23 pm

Comment # 37

Good update. Thanks Ruby and everyone at Sega/Dimps.

But I’m mainly posting to add on to the requests to keep Sonic curled up when he launches off a ramp. Sonic really needs to stay rolled up when in the air. So, yeah…

+1 to that.

Posted by SykoTech on August 19th, 2010 at 5:49 pm

Comment # 39

Oh, and did I say I love Sonic 4 and SEGA? =D GREAT JOB AGAIN!

Posted by NTxC on August 19th, 2010 at 5:51 pm

Comment # 41

Please change it so that Sonic does not uncurl when he rolls up a hill and gets launched.

Currently he uncurls, and this is bad for game play.

Posted by PimpUigi on August 19th, 2010 at 6:08 pm

Comment # 43

Wow. As much as making a big song and dance out of it feels a little unnecessary, it’s good to see you guys are proud of what’s happening and I think the majority of both the fans and critics positive reactions reflect upon that. I’m extremely pleased to hear that nauseating mine cart mechanic has gone from this version- though forever will it haunt my nightmares (and probably my iPhone (though I can imagine it being quite fitting for that platform.))

I think the ‘uncurling after a ramp’ thing is a pretty split opinion. Personally, I think it looks kinda cool and it’s reminiscent of how Sonic acted after hitting a spring in Sonic CD. Mechanically though, it’s kind of frustrating, as you’re not able to launch yourself up a wall and ‘bop’ enemies while in the air like with the older games. Maybe this was done intentionally though, to try and push people into making use of the homing attack.

I’m extremely confused as to how the development team is set up with Sonic 4, though. Who are actually making these changes? SEGA? Dimps? Both SEGA and Dimps together? Maybe SEGA QA is rallying it back to Dimps for changes, who knows…

Posted by bolt on August 19th, 2010 at 6:24 pm

Comment # 45

How about REAL Sonic ice cream?

http://image3.examiner.com/images/blog/replicate/EXID41876/images/sonic.jpg

Posted by Deven Ciufalo on August 19th, 2010 at 6:34 pm

Comment # 47

Wow, Sonic 4 is looking better than ever. Seeing these changes (especially the new Lost Labyrinth Zone Act 2) has made me even more excited for the game. Can’t wait to see what else is improved.

Both Sonic 4 and Sonic Colors are looking great. You guys at SEGA are doing such a great job that you don’t just deserve ice cream, you deserve an entire ice cream truck: http://hugeasscity.com/images/ice_cream_truck.jpg

Posted by Richie on August 19th, 2010 at 7:05 pm

Comment # 49

That’s just what we need this generation, easier difficulty… Starting to rethink my possible purchase of this game. Ah well, at least Arc Rise Fantasia and Sin & Punishment 2 didn’t disappoint this summer..

Posted by Anonymous on August 19th, 2010 at 7:20 pm

Comment # 51

@ Philippe The past tense of read is read my friend; however, instead of being pronounced “reed” it’s pronounced “red” in the past tense.

@ those complaining of the next update being in early September, you do realize that September is only a little less than two weeks don’t you, and I should know cuz I’m eagerly awaiting the release of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep on September 7th, aww yeah!!!

@ Sega I’m sure many old school fans will be glad to see the phrase “Yes, Sonic is more than just speed!” cuz they have been hollering this for years espeically when some Sega reps kept talking about how fast the 3D games were and acting like speed was all Sonic was about. Keep up the good work and ditto on the inclusion of the Figure 8, aka Peel Out, move in later episodes or “Sonic 5″!!!!

Posted by Rayzor on August 19th, 2010 at 7:51 pm

Comment # 53

I’m not really into score attacks, Ruby. I just want a test of survival. The final boss looked tough, yes… but from what I saw, it was already lacking in quite a lot of areas of difficulty, and to make the game even EASIER, pushes me away.

I even heard that the difficult part in act 3 in Mad Gear was removed. That alone looked only a tiny bit challenging. That, is a very bad sign in my opinion. If something even that simple is removed… it makes me question what else you guys have tampered with.

Have you at least offered us multiple difficulty settings? Is it as least as hard as Sonic 1? If you give me more detail, I may reconsider; But until then, I am going to rethink my possible purchasing of this game.

Posted by Anonymous on August 19th, 2010 at 8:24 pm

Comment # 55

The blog said they will announce more updates, so calm down. There’s still more time for the physics changes.

Posted by Treacher on August 19th, 2010 at 8:45 pm

Comment # 57

@ Anonymous Did you even read the blog, it was talking about one part they made easier that they thought was too hard; they’re saying they’re trying to make a good balance, as the subtitle suggests, between the difficult parts and the easy parts.

Posted by Rayzor on August 19th, 2010 at 9:04 pm

Comment # 59

Looks great. But I wish we could see some Wii screens

Posted by MaikuBano on August 19th, 2010 at 9:18 pm

Comment # 61

This is excellent with this and Colors Sonic is better than ever.

Posted by Sonic&Tails on August 19th, 2010 at 9:35 pm

Comment # 63

Wow…that update just…that’s about 4/5 of all the changes I ever wanted. God damn…WHAT ELSE COULD THERE BE?!?!!

THANK YOU SEGA!!!

Posted by Haru on August 19th, 2010 at 10:12 pm

Comment # 65

Also, everybody. It’s the 20th of August. We can survive a few more weeks to hear the next update, god damn.

Children these days, I swear.

Posted by Haru on August 19th, 2010 at 10:37 pm

Comment # 67

Nice list of changes…it is these little things that can really change the game.

Take for example something as simple as Sonic’s running animation…in the total scheme of the game it may seem like a small element but when a player has to watch that animation over the course of the total game it becomes a big component of the experience.

Thanks for listening to the fans, SEGA! Sonic 4 is very important.

Posted by DJ Fob Fresh on August 19th, 2010 at 11:47 pm

Comment # 69

Considering what gaming is like today Rayzor, and the ridiculous complaints that have surfaced, like “Holy crap a bottomless pit, take it out!!!” or “badly placed traps and enemies! It’s too hard, take them out!” consider me less enthused about this “tweaking”. Unless Ruby can elaborate on the tweaking, I remain unconvinced that this will end well.

Posted by Anonymous on August 20th, 2010 at 12:40 am

Comment # 71

Brilliant stuff, got be a bit confused with the blurry job ani, and still no tile screen animation!!!!!!

Posted by Sonica/SonicMaker on August 20th, 2010 at 2:29 am

Comment # 73

I’m really glad to hear that Sonic is not only about speed because Unleashed’s daytime was awesome but needed more platforming.

Posted by Sonic&Tails on August 20th, 2010 at 5:33 am

Comment # 75

@jmack (no body tell him) what year did the first ever sonic come out ?

Posted by kk on August 20th, 2010 at 6:05 am

Comment # 77

Great stuff Ruby, every change makes the game that much better… But I’m going to join the line and point out some changes that haven’t been adressed.

1) +1 for the ‘uncurling’ fix.

2) His slow, walk animation doesn’t match the speed he travels… it looks disjointed.

3) Physics, espically mid jump need to be ajusted to be the same as the classics.

4) Please please please make sure the game is more momentum building, rewarding and less boost pads playing the levels for you. In my opinion classic Sonic is NOTHING to do with speed… and Everything to do with building speed.

Posted by Ryan/Sharky on August 20th, 2010 at 7:42 am

Comment # 79

The game looks awesome SEGA. Now that we have Sonic 4 coming out, how about a Shining Force game featuring all the original characters and settings of SF: The Legacy of Great Intention? *winkwinknudgenudge*

Posted by Zeek on August 20th, 2010 at 8:02 am

Comment # 81

@Jmack wrong not alot of people know this 1990 is the first time he was in a game not as smart as you think are you

Posted by kk on August 20th, 2010 at 8:13 am

Comment # 83

@Jmack good thing I was learning my colours I didnt know why but I just done it many years ago I believe your answer is purple but I have a question for you how do you turn hyper sonic ?

Posted by kk on August 20th, 2010 at 8:26 am

Comment # 85

Wow, I am VERY happy about this! Thank you, Sega! ^^

Lost Labyrinth Zone is looking really cool. It’s like a combination of the original Labyrinth Zone in Sonic 1 & Hydrocity Zone from Sonic 3.

The animation for Sonic running and the speed blurs on his feet sound wonderful.

Cute animals eating ice cream: http://www.desicolours.com/mmmm-i-love-ice-cream/03/07/2009 Speaking of cute animals, I’m so happy that there are cute little animals that pop out of badniks when Sonic smashes them open! That was one of the things I was hoping you’d put in Sonic 4. ^^ Thanks!

Posted by shadowstolemybike on August 20th, 2010 at 8:29 am

Comment # 87

i don’t post comments on anything to frequently, so bear with me as i go over a number of things.

1) Thank you RubyEclipse and everyone at Sonic Team, SEGA and Dimps for listening to the fans and doing your best to make Sonic 4 as awesome as possible.

2) To evryone still stuck on the “Robotnik” (American localizationn name) and “Eggman” (original Japanese name, from Japan where Sonic was created by a Japanese development team) argument, just do what i do; Play through Sonic Adventure 1&2 and see Sonic call Robotnik a giant talking egg and the name Robotnik used for Eggman’s relatives, then just consider Eggman a catchy nickname that everyone uses.

3) a.On the animations, Sonic should only uncurl if there is nothing underneath him and he is landing after the Act End sign. It is only in safe situations where you see Sonic uncurl in Anime and CG movies anyways (the opening and closing of Sonic CD being a prime example). b.When Sonic gets to circle legs (as my family passionately refers to the blur at top speed) please assure he is leaning foward as in the classic games. c. Please make the Super Sonic movement animations remeniscent of Sonic 2&3, I cant help but cringe and shutter everytime I see his movement in the Sonic Advance games. d.Sonic’s rotation speed in a jump should reflect how fast he was going when he jumped.

4) I hope Sonic 4 truly is a speed platformer where I can explore and challenge myself to find the rigt speed for the right situation as in the classic games.

5) Seeing the figure eight ribbon of red from Sonic CD those speeds well beyond top (such as when using the speed shoes) would be sweet. Wouldn’t mind seeing the Super Peel Out come back either.

6) Hope there are still some extaordinaryly difficult paths through the levels that offer greater reward, speed and excitement.

7) Everyone involved keep up the great work making Soni 4 the best Sonic game in years.

Trivia: To @kk and @jmack, Sonic the Hedgehog debuted on the SEGA Mega Drive July 14 1991 (if I remember the date correctly).

Thank you all for bearing with my long post =D

Posted by sonicfanJ on August 20th, 2010 at 8:35 am

Comment # 89

@k2sonicfan you idiot I didnt ask you

Posted by kk on August 20th, 2010 at 8:58 am

Comment # 91

@jmack tell me all the super emeralds colours in order

Posted by kk on August 20th, 2010 at 9:21 am

Comment # 93

I saw a comment earlier saying the physics in Sonic 4 will be similar to Rush’s. From what I’ve seen and played, it looks like Sonic 4 will use new physics.
Rush didn’t have uncurling, and rolling down a slope actually was quite fast in the Rush games.
Compared to the Sonic 4 demo at Summer of Sonic, Sonic Rush and Advance were quite similar to the classics. I hope Sega make Sonic 4′s physics more similar to that of previous 2D Sonics than the demo’s physics are.

Posted by Spectrum on August 20th, 2010 at 10:38 am

Comment # 95

Im so happy with the changes. They may be very small changes but they are great changes. I remember seeing the alpha build of the game back in April and I truly said that the game was looking like shit but as more information is coming in about the changes you guys are making Im getting really excited. My only complaint is that there’s still no release date. This may be minor but many people are really curious. I mean Sonic Colors already got a release date and that game was revealed monthes after Sonic 4 ep.1. Well with all that put aside, thank you Sega for bringing Sonic the Hedgehog back to his roots and back to the way we all remember him growing up as kids. I can’t wait for episode 1 and all the other episodes after it.

Posted by Th3 Foxtrot on August 20th, 2010 at 10:51 am

Comment # 97

Heres an IDEA: Fans want sonic not to uncurl, SEGA wants sonic to uncurl. What do u do? Do both! After a ramp if sonic is in a ball he will not uncurl but the player can choose to make him uncurl by pressing a button, prefferably the Circle/B button. That way, SEGA’s way of forcing the homing attack still exists and us fans can be happy knowing sonic’s way of movement in the air are like the classics.

Posted by Nikesh on August 20th, 2010 at 11:38 am

Comment # 99

this one

Posted by kk on August 20th, 2010 at 11:53 am

Comment # 101

give it a minute or two to load

Posted by kk on August 20th, 2010 at 11:56 am

Comment # 103

ohhh yeah the answer is birds and dolphins

Posted by kk on August 20th, 2010 at 12:07 pm

Comment # 105

@Jmack a question for you what is the record for the fastest time someone has defeated the sonic 2 final stage

Posted by kk on August 20th, 2010 at 12:13 pm

Comment # 107

I’m really glad you guys are truly listening to the fans to make this the best Sonic game possible! It’s funny that one of my gripes was indeed his running speed. I grew up with the classic games and was disappointing when I first saw how slow he was in this game. So it makes me really happy to see this fixed, and the stages are looking great! I’m already loving the exploration potential of this stage. Keep it up!

Posted by katkit on August 20th, 2010 at 12:28 pm

Comment # 109

@Jmack what are the first ever check points like ?

Posted by kk on August 20th, 2010 at 1:02 pm

Comment # 111

SEGA, I do want to say that I am IMPRESSED on how much you guys are changing for the fans. I appreciate your hard work, even on the tiniest details that make the fan happy. I don’t mind waiting more for this game, as it seems you guys aren’t looking for a release date anymore, but focusing more on a amazingly beautifully finalized game that everyone, yes, EVERYONE enjoys.

Sonic may not be 2D as a lot of people have been complaining about, but he is REALLY blending into the game, and I’m just in awe. Great job, SEGA. Although you can’t get to every fans requests on the game, I am just… SO impressed with you guys looking at feedback, and working very hard on this.

Before, to be honest, I wasn’t very excited at all for Sonic 4, but now, you’ve really impressed me. keep up the great job. :3 Yay for encouragement. XD

Posted by Kyra on August 20th, 2010 at 1:51 pm

Comment # 113

I have ONE request/idea… And here it is in an executible example…

*(To Unlock)*

Collect every chaos emerald and beat the game.

*(Reward)*

(Notice pops up after credits)

Thanks for playing! Here is a reward from all of us at Sonic Team and Dimps!

(Classic Sonic dashes on screen and high fives New Sonic then they both give the player a thumbs up)

(Notice pops up above them)

A blast to the past for all our way past cool fans! Thanks for staying devoted and making Sonic 4 possible! Classic Sonic is now playable!

Posted by Chris K. on August 20th, 2010 at 4:41 pm

Comment # 115

Also…

MAKE THE SPINNING ANIMATION WHEN JUMPING TWIRL FASTER!!!

Sonic looks like he’s just flopping in the air.

Flop..Flop..Flop..Flop..

Posted by Chris K. on August 20th, 2010 at 5:02 pm

Comment # 117

Looking good, guys!

Posted by Loki on August 20th, 2010 at 5:42 pm

Comment # 119

@Jmack 1990 it came out it says in my sonic mega collection game and you can check for me the emerald colour thing I am sure it is purple

Posted by kk on August 20th, 2010 at 6:07 pm

Comment # 121

How about adding the original version of Lost Labyrinth as an unlockable or add-on content. You know, as “Extra Hard” mode or something?

Posted by sonicfan88 on August 20th, 2010 at 8:04 pm

Comment # 123

This is possibly the best news I’ve heard yet about the game. I saw the most important thing to get right is the player physics, followed by the level design and animation.

Posted by Komojo on August 20th, 2010 at 9:22 pm

Comment # 125

I’m glad to see this level is getting alot of attention and I have to say it looks fantastic now! Now for casino street act 2 to get some attention, and the removal of the “uncurling”…or the “uncurling” could just be added as sonic’s “after homing attack” pose…It makes sence…

Posted by ecp on August 21st, 2010 at 2:18 am

Comment # 127

Thanks SEGA! I see Sonic is getting better and you listen to the fans.

What I like most:
- The “#3 – faster transition to blurry feet”.
- The Lost Labyrinth Zone rocks! Good music, good graphics, interesting feature that don’t destroy the sonic gameplay (as it was in the title of the last decade)
- And of course: Sonic as only playable character

My wishlist (what to improve):
- Make Sonic accelerate even quicker (shorter time to max speed) than on the Genesis. Sonic accelerates quicker in Sonic 2 on the Game Gear than on Genesis and its more fun!
- Make classic Sonic character playable. Give him a hair-cut. He needs spikes not dreadlocks.
- Write new music for the “Splash hill zone”. The music is uninteresting.

Thanks

Posted by sonic2D3D on August 21st, 2010 at 5:58 am

Comment # 129

Awesome! I can’t wait for the game to come out!

Posted by Heart on August 21st, 2010 at 7:49 am

Comment # 131

I think the “auto uncurling” wont make the cut. SEGA seems to listen to common sens now a day, so they should know that this gimmick is unnatural in a Sonic game. I know that uncurling Sonic isa way for us to use the Homming attack (witch I don’t think should be in a Sonic game, a 2D one, that is.)

So, yeah, I think SEGA will dump this thing.

I REALLY cant wait for Sonic 4. It’s funny how after 3-4 months of nothing-ness, I was like, Meh, I don’t really mind if nothing new happens… but after reading this latest update, my excitement for Sonic 4 became an instant obsession.. AAAHHHH!!! I WANNA PLAY!!

2010 is SO gonna be Sonic’s year!

Thank you SEGA.

Oh, by the way, I still want Robotnik to be Robotnik, SEGA… have a good weekend, everybody! See you on the Sonic COLORS blogs! (since we wont get any news until september for Sonic 4)

Posted by Philippe on August 21st, 2010 at 10:38 am

Comment # 133

i’ve actually got a little bug to point out sega if they haven’t fixed it yet. i’ve noticed in videos when sonic jumps on a monitor to break it (not by home attacking it), he doesn’t touch the monitor when he breaks it. he hits the space over it instead of actually touching it. just wanted to point that out.

Posted by BlueLightning on August 21st, 2010 at 3:38 pm

Comment # 135

This update is amazing, I honestly haven’t been keeping an eye out on Sonic 4 (thanks to Sonic Colors no less), but after reading this, I am impressed!
I read a few of the comments here, and I’d have to say the biggest thing that caught my eye would be having the Super Peel-Out move come back.
That would really make this game amazing, because that move brings back all of those Time Attack tries on a few of the later Sonic CD zones.
I agree that it could find another home in Sonic 4, and maybe future Sonic games.
Ya’know, as a nice nod to all the fans of Sonic CD.
Another thing I’d like to add is PLEASE do not forget to love your ice stage. All ice-themed stages so far are beyond amazing (with Ice Cap Zone being number one, miles away from 2nd place, Blizzard Peaks). I think the best example would be Ice Cap Zone & Ice Paradise (more so then Blizzard Peaks). Whatever both Zones had, they had it. The Music was incredible. The layouts, I though, were very interesting & at times, a challenge (which was a great thing about it). The Background & the ground-ground was absolutely perfect (especially in Ice Cap Zone). I’ll be waiting to see Sonic 4′s take at an Ice stage, and hopefully, Ice Cap Zone can finally be dethroned from it’s 16 year Awesome-streak.
.
Ohhh dear, this is a long comment…
I’m sorry for wasting space! (hopefully it’s not a complete-waste of space)
So far so good on the game, I’m sold!
Keep up the hard work!
~Ciao

Posted by Gamerguy85 on August 22nd, 2010 at 1:51 am

Comment # 137

Just make sure Dr.Robotnik is actually called Dr.Robotnik this time. None of that Eggman **** this time. OK?!

Posted by c-murph on August 22nd, 2010 at 5:59 am

Comment # 139

again…

despite my cries for Sonics classic deign/model to be included. This is actually shapeing up very well! Thanks for Listening SEGA! gameplay comes first….

can we have classic sonic neows? XD

Posted by Raveakidd the oldskool fan on August 22nd, 2010 at 8:39 am

Comment # 141

@Jmack ok it could be the last emerald how do you know it was the added one you must check to be sure

Posted by kk on August 22nd, 2010 at 6:37 pm

Comment # 143

I don’t know how to begin and all but I have to say Sega, thank you and do your absolute best!! Honestly, from what I’m seeing you are really progressing on this game! The details and graphics in the screenshots look amazing and really promising!! I feel sorry for you guys though, having to change all those poses and stages. It must have taken a lot of time, I appreciate it! I know how it feels to throw away and start all over again… I’m also sorry about those people that complain about every action you guys do. Really annoying people, I hope you guys don’t feel bitter about it. Who knows maybe when you read someones comment or complaint, you might get frustrated and angry. I would feel that way. But I KNOW you guys can do it, just care fully decide whats right and wrong about the game and hold on until the end!

I can’t wait to get this game and try it out, it looks exciting that I would probably just play all day. Though summer is coming to an end, and school is about to start. I hope that my hype for this game doesn’t run out..

Sega, don’t give up!

Posted by Gabe on August 22nd, 2010 at 9:36 pm

Comment # 145

Comment 134, gamerguy85: I don’t mind if they have a super-peel-a-banana or whatever as long as they don’t have the terrible spin dash that Sonic CD had, which I assume it wasn’t like there was some limitation caused by having the banana peeler so that’s probably totally plausible.
Comment 135, sonic2D3D: Whoever said I was looking for a real challenge!? I played it on Sonic Gems Collection, and I’ll tell you, I don’t remember getting past the first level! Due to the boss! With no rings! Which is why, to this day, I have not beaten the final boss in Sonic 2 without totally debug moding it up. In conclusion, I don’t like challenges, I like interesting and fun… and those two aren’t nouns, but so what.
Comment 136, c-murph: Not okay! Maybe you can have an old translation mode where they call Eggman Robotonic and Amy Mushroomgirl.

Posted by Duth Olec on August 23rd, 2010 at 3:43 am

Comment # 147

Comment 144, Duth Olec: As i said back in comment 86, Eggman is the orginal Japanese name while Robotnik was the US localization name for the most part. Andif you want to use Amy’s original name, its Rosy the Rascal. Also, the last boss of Sonic 2 is simply time consuming as you wait for his patterns to repeat. Though it is fun to use the debug mode and use Super Sonic against it.

Everyone at SEGA and on the blog posts still: Lets hope Sonic 4 turns into the 2D Sonic game of the decade we still talk about 15 years from now like the classics.

Posted by sonicfanj on August 23rd, 2010 at 8:23 am

Comment # 149

@jmack the lamp post answer is wrong the answer is a box with an arrow pointing down (gear) sonic the hedgehog tell me the knuckles answer

Posted by kk on August 23rd, 2010 at 1:08 pm

Comment # 151

************** This comment is actually about suggestions for the game.

So as a 23 y/o, intelligent and realistic, Sonic fan who grew up on Sonic and longs for the old days, these are my suggestions… Ok, first let me say that I am really happy Sega was willing to make alterations, and I think the episodic format will allow developers to continue, in this manner, making the adjustments the Sonic franchise has demonstrated over the last 15 years it so desperately needs. Hopefully this will lead to the correct formula in time.
My suggestions. Call the villain Dr. Robotnik in North America, and Eggman in Japan. This always gave me the impression that Sonic was a cultural icon, and it let my imagination explore what the franchise might mean elsewhere, it wasn’t a globalized version of Sonic, but one in which different cultures had different interpretations. Sonic in Japan had anime, it had weird artwork of Sonic waiting for the bus, and in a hot air balloon, and Eggman had more intrigue, sometimes even looking silly, or cute. It’s sort of like how Link from Zelda never speaks; this actually has the benefit of expanding the imagination of your audience. So long as sonic is speaking, and listening to skater-band music, and running around New York and Greece, all you are doing is simultaneously limiting our imaginations and your audience.

As a result, a lot of Sonic fans like myself were therefore disillusioned as we matured. Not only were we losing our youthful imagination as we aged, but our cherished childhood hero was becoming watered down, pigeon holed into a persona few people enjoyed. Conversely, look at mario, he maintained his aesthetic, he never began telling us what to think, he didn’t start listening to rock music and jumping around San Francisco with real humans. Yet even though I am now an adult I still love Mario, I still have my idea of what the mushroom kingdom is in my mind. It is a toki-doki-esque world, where even the biggest villain, King Bowser is potentially amusing. This brings me to my next point, bring back the original Robotnik design, or at least alter the existing one to look more similar. The new Robotnik design tried too hard to look like a pure evil human adult. The proportions are vastly different and there is really nothing likeable about it, aside from the design itself. You need to keep the villain a “mixed bag”, even if that bag is generally full of poo. Remember, Robotnik has an underlying respect for sonic, that’s why he is always trying to recreate him as a robot.

Honestly, the changes and direction, so far, shows a lot of promise, but as of yet you’re only 20% there. You seem to have the idea with the music, the level aesthetics also seem better. for example, the repetition and geometry are great. But, you still have to recapture an audience. You need to study what Mario has done and not done. You have to refine the original vision and work within that. From what I have seen of Sonic 4, as much as I think it’s a step in the right direction, it also looks like a step backwards, for as beautiful as the new Zones are they look like a remastered version of Zones I have already played. This will probably work for now, but you had better expect to give people NEW zone themes in STH4, episode 2.

My advice would be to spend a lot of time researching the Sonic 2 HD community. They bicker, and move very slow, but the remastered work they produce hits the nail on the head. For that matter, I sometimes think you guys have too much technology at your hands. I’ve always thought you would have a lot more success if you created a new Sonic game with the same genesis limitations, such as color palette, resolution and audio, and once finished that then upgraded those to modern standards.

Posted by Mike F on August 23rd, 2010 at 2:14 pm

Comment # 153

I don’t see why everyone hates the uncurling because it looks great. Remember how retarded it was to just run in the air back in the day? That always ruined it for me.

Posted by Ryan Matthew on August 23rd, 2010 at 2:29 pm

Comment # 155

Thanks Sega – this is awesome you’re doing this for us. It will be a day one purchase for me it looks like – I just also want to chime in about the uncurling. Really for lots of us the best updates were on Sonic himself – thank you for changing the blurry feet and running animation! I love it when it looks like he’s going fast – really. Fast.

@ Comment #50 by Rayzor

Hmmm, I think you’ve got it the other way around. I’m an old school sonic fan, and there was nothing better going practically the speed of light in the Chemical Plant Zone. Sonic is fast. He is speed. I think the reason why we all were frusterated with Sonic Unleashed was the presence of a clumsy slow platforming heavy version of Sonic – lots of platforming and ”exploring”- but painful to play. Recent games have hurt his speed – and the reason why Sonic Colors is going to be so awesome is because of (ta daa) sonic’s unstoppable speed! Sonic Rush also – great game – very fast.

Again, thank you sega!

Posted by Fastnblue on August 23rd, 2010 at 11:39 pm

Comment # 157

@kk I actually forgot the answer to that one…I think it was because of the color palette “probably because they couldn’t mix blue and red”.

Posted by Jmack on August 24th, 2010 at 8:24 am

Comment # 159

*(Another suggestion)*

(For Episode 2)

SNOWBOARDING IS AWESOME!!

Seriously… I loved that part in Sonic 3…

Posted by Chris K. on August 24th, 2010 at 1:20 pm

Comment # 161

And lastly…

All of you complaining about the next update coming in early September…

You people DO realize that means the next update will come in about 2 weeks right…?

Posted by Chris K. on August 24th, 2010 at 1:26 pm

Comment # 163

I think SEGA games are great! My favorite is Sonic Heroes! Can I ask something? Are you guys planning or even thinking about making a Sonic Heroes 2? I think for a suggestion if you are is to put Blaze and Silver and another character in there! Blaze as power or Speed, Silver as flying or power, and the other character (maybe… a made up character like another echidna or something…) can be speed, power, or flying! Thank You for listening! ^^

Posted by Amethyst26 on August 24th, 2010 at 5:13 pm

Comment # 165

*(EXTREMELY IMPORTANT)*

(FIX THAT LOUSY OCEAN AND ROCK BACKGROUND IN SPLASH HILL!!!! IT LOOKS (PRE-BETA) FOR GODS SAKE!!! AT LEAST MAKE THE WATER (MOVE) DIMPS!!!

Posted by Chris K. on August 24th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

Comment # 167

@Abster

I agree 1000%
I would definately buy this game or the console just to play this!
This Sonic & Knuckles 3D on youtube is the best remake of the classics ever!!!

Posted by Leonard on August 25th, 2010 at 5:11 am

Comment # 169

…Gabe my friend…

A word of friendly advice…

Run fast and hide while you can…

Posted by Chris K. on August 25th, 2010 at 1:23 pm

Comment # 171

sonic & knuckles in full epic 2.5 d… just perfect …. all moviments and game play…. plea se sega do that doooo thattttt pleaaaseeeeeeeeeeeeeee please please

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxXycBv3Rlk&feature=player_embedded

Posted by victor on August 25th, 2010 at 3:54 pm

Comment # 173

Comment 168, Gabe: The only problem I see in that is that… the two games are of totally different styles of gameplay. So they’d somehow have to find a way to merge the two together into a style that NOBODY would enjoy! Furthermore, Mario games have no plot, and character development only exists in the RPGs, so for it to even be something that anyone should care about it’d have to be an RPG, apparently?
And Wario and Waluigi would have to be in it.

Posted by Duth Olec on August 26th, 2010 at 9:22 am

Comment # 175

Absolutely awesome: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxXycBv3Rlk

Posted by sonic2D3D on August 26th, 2010 at 11:09 am

Comment # 177

i am really excited to see how this game has progressed, and a LONG time fan of sonic I will buy it as soon as it comes out. i appreciate the time, effort, and care that has been put into this game, and i look forward to playing it

Posted by nebes on August 26th, 2010 at 6:32 pm

Comment # 179

just as every one else on here who is wasting there life’s reading blogs and rumors every day about a game that will only take an hour or so to beat… i too am a huge classic sonic fan…

my concern is actually toward the rest of the fans… STOP demanding shit like its cool! this is someone elses art that we have grown accustomed to love. the fans did NOT make sonic! the fact that these guys are taking the time to throw away a lot of the work they have put into sonic 4 and make it the way we want it is beyond incredible!!!

most publishers don’t give two shits about the actual game play as they do making money off a name! look at how many of them have multiple game co’s creating games they can drop every 2 or even 1 years. this is because of people like us who become loyal to a series even if it goes down the crapper! because they know we will still buy it! SEGA isn’t doing that this time ( yes many past multi console sonic games appear to be rushed and not well developed), they really care about us!!!

any kid now days will pick this game up not caring if sonic is anything like his 16 bit past. Sega will sell this game if the fans buy it or not!!! Start showing these guys a little respect like they have shown us by doing this huge un-presidented re-vamp to their hard work!

Don’t get me wrong. if Sega is going to take our concerns into consideration then shoot away! i to + 1 on no uncurling and things of that nature, but just stop demanding it. stop threatening them with things like “im not going to buy your game because it should be robotnic not gayman… i assure you they don’t need your money!!! they will be just fine! (any ways we all know he’s robotnic!)

when i am done earning my B.S. in C.S. i really wish i could work at a company as great as SEGA!!! get away from the a-wholes publishers like E.A.

the continuation of games being made solely for money and not with passion will be the end to our great hobby!

thank you guys for stepping up to the plate and taking initiative!!! you are so kewl in my book!

Posted by silver fox on August 28th, 2010 at 1:21 am

Comment # 181

Dear Sega:
Please, if you can respond to this as it is mine and many peoples fear of sonic 4. For starters sonic 4 is looking fantastic and i bet this will finally be the blue hedgehog’s return. But for some odd reason sonic colors has my attention more than anything… Anyway great job, but there’s one thing that’s scaring me. Is the game going to be short, because sonic 1, had 6 zones and 3 acts each. But sonic 4 only has 4, and that sounds like the game can be completed in less than an hour. So, due to the delay, do you plan on extending the game or better yet the stages. And seeming as how many people spotted the beta videos, are there going to be any major differences to the stages? or it’s music. I have great beliefs that sonic 4: episode 1 will be a success. You guys are the best of the best and i really appreciate your care for the fans.
Your usual fan,
Oliver

Posted by Oblivion709 on August 28th, 2010 at 6:07 pm

Comment # 183

Keep it up sega a major change would be to change sonic uncurling in mid air because it makes you vulnerable im glad you guys are finally listening to the fans and giving us updates you guys deserve ice cream http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://cache2.allpostersimages.com/LRG/26/2634/HUCMD00Z.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Blue-Ice-Cream-in-Tub-with-Sugar-Sprinkles-Posters_i3292066_.htm&usg=__dKorD7hE-38gLq-XpoAjsgPBCT4=&h=450&w=337&sz=34&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=Hdj_Q3UR-pZsHM:&tbnh=134&tbnw=95&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dblue%2Bice%2Bcream%2Btub%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26biw%3D1600%26bih%3D687%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=693&ei=Ufl5TMCtMcKB8gaQ8JXnBQ&oei=Ufl5TMCtMcKB8gaQ8JXnBQ&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=38&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0&tx=51&ty=54

Posted by Kyler Ramos on August 28th, 2010 at 11:09 pm

Comment # 185

@ A KNOTHOLE RESIDENT your that crazy guy right yo I have seen your videos and a lot of people are making fun out of you I keep looking at the one you go crazy in and I keep cracking up looks like your really a true sonic fan but I have not seen anyone go as mad as you over eye colour and the model and eggmans name nobody would buy a 16 bit game in the 21 century you have to understand that please reply back

Posted by kk on August 29th, 2010 at 2:27 pm

Comment # 187

sonic 3 6 zones 2 stages each equals 12 stages+ special stages (7) = 19 sonic 4 has 24 sonic 4 has 5 more stages

Posted by kk on August 29th, 2010 at 2:51 pm

Comment # 189

Being a late commenter and such I probably won’t get noticed, but I’ve been playing Sonic since it first came out and I’ve been pretty open about the 3D adaptions whilst being a purist, but I believe the homing dash in the sidescrolling games just makes things way too easy and silly; even if the feature was retained within the game and there was an option to use it or not? Classic control settings and new control settings?

Just my two cents, games looking good – don’t let us down.

Posted by Owen Gregory on August 30th, 2010 at 12:58 am

Comment # 191

First of all: your ice cream good sir.

http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs48/i/2009/173/c/4/Sonic_Ice_Cream_Bar_by_crazyanimefreakygirl.jpg

Next my list:
HIS NAME IS ROBOTNICK. CUT THIS EGGMAN CRAP. how am i supposed to take anyone named eggman seriously?
Faster foot blur (Check)
No uncurling. I loved coming off a ramp and landing on an enemy then bouncing way back up again.
Make him spin faster when jumping please.
Unlockable hard mode (or directors cut)

Also dont be hatin on Hydrocity =P. Its my favorite zone and that part has never killed me to this day. (dash, land, repeat)

Posted by McSquid on August 30th, 2010 at 2:57 pm

Comment # 193

and by the way you would be reminded of a younger time if you had the same kind of sonic with new bosses and my be zones at least change the final boss plz there is still time I hope you read this comment and the one before it by the way change uncurling!

Posted by kk on August 31st, 2010 at 2:12 am

Comment # 195

I think this game will come out on the 9 or 10 of september

Posted by kk on August 31st, 2010 at 6:52 pm

Comment # 197

Hi guys. I really think you should think about changing the foes name from ‘Eggman’ back to ‘Dr Robotnik’. I understand that the name changed over the years in other series but in this series he is referred to by Robotnik. It seems petty, but i really think ‘eggman’ is too much aimed at the kids market.

Obviously its not the end of the world if its not changed but its like what you said, the smaller things count and makes alot of sense

Greg

Posted by Greg Marl on September 1st, 2010 at 4:14 am

Comment # 199

Hot chocolate icecream? that’s just irony on ice.

Posted by nemo on September 1st, 2010 at 1:12 pm

Comment # 201

@axel Sonic 3 had 6 Zones and 12 acts, Sonic & knuckles had 8 Zones and 13 acts, Sonic 4 episode 1 (to my current knowledge) has 4 zones 13 acts (excluding boss acts which would come to 17 acts)…remember this is only “episode 1″ this is going to be a big game!!!

@silver fox hopefully they’ll put the shields in the next episode…possibly even some new ones…

Posted by Jmack on September 1st, 2010 at 3:58 pm

Comment # 203

@A Knothole Resident …>_< I mean you had no right bashing it …I MEAN SERIOUSLY IT WAS ONLY A TEASER TRAILER WTF?

Posted by Truesonic on September 1st, 2010 at 4:46 pm

Comment # 205

@josh I only made up a date only sega knows when it is coming out
@truesonic a knothole residend huh? he is human he probably made a mistake forgive him it looked to me he was just upset about not having the classic feeling by having the classic sonic but he should have not gone on such a rampage because of his model.
@axel that is my only complaint as well and the fact that they coped all the bosses apart from 1 crap 1 (and all the stages) and special stage
@Jmack sonic 4 long game ? episode 2 is just called episode 2 to make it a long game they could just call it sonic 5 and sonic 4 is suppose to be after sonic and knuckles so why would eggman try the same thing again ? and don not tell me its for the people who have not played for 16 years to remind them what made the game so great why put sonic 4 as the title then? MONEY!and don not think I am not a true fan because I stay up through the whole not to like 5 pm yes not am pm to see if there is anything new on sonic 4 I DON NOT THINK ANYONE IS PUMPED UP AS ME !

Posted by kk on September 2nd, 2010 at 1:58 am

Comment # 207

I think having four zones as a prologue is a bit much, couldn’t you just have one zone for the prologue and then have the story begin in zone 2 of episode 1?

Posted by Spectrum on September 2nd, 2010 at 8:08 am

Comment # 209

@Sonicthehedgehog3rocks

I don’t think Tails And Knuckles are going to appear on this game

The only charatcers are

SONIC AND EGGMAN

Posted by Truesonic on September 2nd, 2010 at 1:17 pm

Comment # 211

Can anyone tell me about this spax guy? who is he and why is he popular…?

Posted by Truesonic on September 2nd, 2010 at 2:22 pm

Comment # 213

Plus, Lost Labyrinth Zone reminds me of the first zone from Sonic 2 on the Master System. (I forgot the name because I gave up on the game when I kept getting stuck in Aqua Lake Zone Act 2. =P)

Posted by Heart on September 2nd, 2010 at 5:08 pm

Comment # 215

someone told me they have a friend working at SEGA and the game is releasing 31/9/10 don’t know how true it is though

Posted by kk on September 2nd, 2010 at 5:15 pm

Comment # 217

@Heart LOL XD

Posted by Truesonic on September 2nd, 2010 at 5:41 pm

Comment # 219

Sega, i have seen some footage of some of the new changes for Sonic 4 and i gotta say i’m happy with what you’ve done, but i noticed something i didn’t like. when sonic runs at top speed he begins to blur a little. i’m sorry but i have to say i don’t like this, i know it’s really nitpicky, but it just doesn’t seem right that he should blur like that when he runs. he looks fine without the blur

Posted by BlueLightning on September 3rd, 2010 at 7:15 pm

Comment # 221

@BlueLightning do you mean his feet blur or he himself blurs? If you meant he himself blurs that’s just the bad camera footage…if you meant feet blur then don’t you dare tell Sonic Team to take that away that’s his trademark blurry run!!!

Posted by Jmack on September 4th, 2010 at 12:46 am

Comment # 223

@kk yeah he’s trippin lol I had to address that quickly, I don’t even want people to begin to think like that, “take away his blurry feet?!?!” NOOOOOOO!!! BAD IDEA!!! That would be the end of Sonic 4 before it even got started!!!

Posted by Jmack on September 4th, 2010 at 5:58 am

Comment # 225

@Jmack I think they made that change and know he wants it to go

Posted by kk on September 4th, 2010 at 11:46 am

Comment # 227

@Truesonic he put up a video on youtube showing his “live reaction” to the unveiling trailer of Project Needlemouse’s true name “Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1″ which also was the first video to show gameplay footage. Now…me saying that his reaction to the video was unnecessary is a HUGE…HUGE…GIGANTIC…ENORMOUS UNDERSTATEMENT…But I’ll leave it at that. Eventually he apologized for his behavior and gave the game it’s props once he saw more footage of the game some months later. Him getting famous from his *cough* negative reaction *cough* should paint some type of picture of his behavior for you…(have you ever seen a 5 year old throw a tantrum because he couldn’t have his toy?)

Posted by Jmack on September 4th, 2010 at 6:49 pm

Comment # 229

yeah that guy went crazy over eye colour sonic’s model basically and eggman’s name

Posted by kk on September 5th, 2010 at 6:20 am

Comment # 231

Well dang who the heck is Spax then?? I know he gave Ken Ballough a hard time during an interview but what is he famous for??

Posted by Jmack on September 5th, 2010 at 6:45 pm

Comment # 233

@jmack and can you tell me why knuckles shield was grey in sonic 2

Posted by kk on September 5th, 2010 at 8:28 pm

Comment # 235

@kk you might wanna just google it because I don’t know exactly where it is…I kinda stumbled upon it yesterday…and I already told you the answer to that question…

Posted by Jmack on September 6th, 2010 at 8:12 am

Comment # 237

never mind I found it but you still need to tell me the answer

Posted by kk on September 6th, 2010 at 11:01 am

Comment # 239

@ Jmack forget what i said i was talking about something else but i’m okay with it now

Posted by BlueLightning on September 6th, 2010 at 2:36 pm

Comment # 241

I honestly can’t help but watch the latest trailer for the game over and over. Not only are the visuals for the Labyrinth Zone beautiful, all the tweaks really do show in the footage and my hope and awe for this game have been completely reinstated. I no longer feel like anything really needs tweaked, I felt like I was watching a Sonic game worthy of being a sequel to Sonic & Knuckles.

Thank you for taking the time and effort to effectively go over the engine again, now I am without a doubt excited for this game.

Posted by Cold Dog on September 6th, 2010 at 3:31 pm

Comment # 243

@cold dog I FEEL THE SAME WAY ABOUT THE TRAILER I keep watching it over and over again but I just always keep in mind it is easy to make a trailer look good that hardly has any game play but they still fixed the way sonic looks it looks like it and the game looks to good to be true
@Jmack me and truesonic are still waiting for your answer
@Josh what are you talking about date ?

Posted by kk on September 6th, 2010 at 8:52 pm

Comment # 245

I hope the next update comes tomorrow but I think it is going to come on the 9th of september and I would like to see a video of plenty of game play and a release date

Posted by kk on September 7th, 2010 at 8:24 am

Comment # 247

Haah…

I guess the next update is the 15th after all…

Posted by Chris K. on September 8th, 2010 at 11:30 am

Comment # 249

The small tweaks sound great, i cant wait to hear more about what else is gonna be in the game. I’m stil hoping the catakiller from sonic 1 will come back, i just loved the extra challenge he added since if you hit him the wrong way his body would spread out like a mini-mine field

Posted by Miles Hikari on September 8th, 2010 at 6:19 pm

Comment # 251

good, it was revealed that in the end the physics of the game would be remodeled to follow the pattern of the era genesis.

alas, it makes in the end the main hopes in the delay of game have been lost.

I was very sad, lost the will to play.

not want to play a game that is following a classic era with a physical sonic rush that leaves to be desired.

very sad very sad harvest, the potential could be Maximo, but decided not to apply it.

if it were expensive re-do the layouts of doing so should have it done. would be best after all the fewer there are downsides, the lower the criticism.

__________________________________________________________________________

bom , foi revelado que no final das contas a física do jogo não seria remodelada para seguir o padrão da era genesis.

que pena, isso faz com que no final das contas as esperanças principais no delay do game tenham se perdido.

fiquei muito triste , perdi a vontade de jogar .

não quero jogar um game que é o seguimento de uma era clássica com uma física de sonic rush a qual deixa a desejar.

muito triste sega muito triste , o potencial poderia ser Maximo, mas decidiram por não aplica-lo .

se o caro fosse re-fazer os layouts das fazes então deveriam te-lo feito. seria o melhor afinal de contas quanto menos pontos negativos existirem , menores serão as criticas.

Posted by victor on September 9th, 2010 at 1:23 pm

Comment # 253

Guys just wait a lil bit longer…The more SEGA takes longer…..the better it can be (so they work on problems,glitches stuff etc)
IM EXCITED AND GETTING BOTH SONIC COLORS AND 4
IM NOT GETTING RIDERS THOUGH(DONT GET ME WRONG I LUV THE RIDERS SERIES..BUT I DONT WANT TO BU KINECT :/

Posted by Truesonic on September 9th, 2010 at 2:28 pm

Comment # 255

Sega/Sonic Team/Dimps I know people are asking you guys (and gals) for alot in this episode of the game but don’t give them EVERYTHING. For instance, yes making the game feel as retro as possible is the key to Sonic 4′s success but that does not mean making it look EXACTLY like the older games. Everyone has to understand that Sonic 4 is about going back and progressing at the same time. From Sonic 1 to 3, Sonic’s design has changed in every game (Sonic 3 being the most drastic.) If the original Sonic Team had made Sonic 4 in 1996 they would not go back to the Sonic 1 model…they would progress his design, they would upgrade the graphics, they would give him a new ability…etc…(yes it was amazing what capcom did with Mega Man 9, but don’t get snappy because Sonic Team isn’t doing the exact same.) Also (I’m beginning to learn this more and more with video games) you can’t throw EVERYTHING into one game when there’s a sequel following it…yes I want Tails and knuckles and the elemental shields and Metal Sonic and Hyper Sonic and brand spanking new ideas, levels, and badniks…but not yet. Putting all these things into one game puts more pressure on the sequel and risks the chance of it’s (the sequel’s) originality. Honestly at first I was a little skeptical about your (Sega/ Sonic Team/ Dimps) approach on this game, but the more I see what you guys (gals) are trying to do…it makes me glad you did what you all did and it makes me appreciate Sonic 4 even more…(especially since the delay)…heck yaw could’ve just made “Sonic and the Trojan Horse” and called it a day. Thanx again keep up the good work.

P.S. Can’t wait to play Sonic Colors!!!

Posted by Jmack on September 9th, 2010 at 5:30 pm

Comment # 257

Here’s some Sonic the Hedgehog ice cream!
http://www.marinaicecream.com/images/Sonic%20the%20Hedgehog.gif

Posted by Tim on September 11th, 2010 at 11:35 am

Comment # 259

@kk
THEIR STILL WORKING ON THINGS GIVE IT TIME LIKE I SAID THE MORE LONGER THEY TAKE THE BETTER IT COULD BE
BUT THEN AGAIN THEY SHOULD NOT RELEASE IT BY CHRISTMAS TIME -.-’
I ALWAYS FIND MY GAMES SOLD OUT D: ARRRGH THEY SHOULD RELEASE IT BY LATE SPETMEBER OR OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
BUT…
NOT DECEMBER BECAUSE THATS THE MONTH WHERE EVEYRTHING GOES OUT OF STOCK…… CHRISTMAS XD

Posted by Truesonic on September 12th, 2010 at 6:41 am

Comment # 261

@truesonic I live in europe and I am not screwed.
You know your right about that the longer the better
but they should not give us a date if they are not sure
about it.

Posted by kk on September 12th, 2010 at 12:32 pm

Comment # 263

13th

Posted by kk on September 13th, 2010 at 8:00 am

Comment # 265

BUT STILL IN SOME OTHER PLACES IN EUROPE YOUR SREWED …IM MOVING AWAY THOUGH MAYBE TO AMERICA ……>_>

Posted by Truesonic on September 13th, 2010 at 11:17 am

Comment # 267

Very pleased to hear you have adjusted the run annimation and some physics, to me in some earlier videos sonic seemed to be floating when he jumped.

I am very much looking forward to the release, Sonic has been crying out to go back to his roots for far too long…

Best regards

Daniel

Posted by Daniel Smith on September 13th, 2010 at 4:28 pm

Comment # 269

i’m quite happy with this game so far
there are just a couple of questions which im curious about
1. theres alot of like speed pads in this game but does sonic always go in a spin dash when he runs on them?
2. in the earlier builds of the game i noticed sonic only done the blurry feet animation when he ran downwards, is that still the case now?
3. i know you’re improving the levels at the moment…but are you improving the bosses as well? cos i think the lost laybrinth boss needs to improve alot. just my opinion

and could you give all of us a uk release date soon please
we’re all dying to play sonic 4 XD

Posted by MWilson92 on September 14th, 2010 at 3:49 am

Comment # 271

I want a release date aswell as I am from england

Posted by kk on September 14th, 2010 at 7:57 am

Comment # 273

IM HYPED UP FOR BOTH SONIC COLORS AND 4

SONIC COLORS-NOVEMBER 12th EUROPE/16th NA (USA) /11th AUSTRALASIA /18th JAPAN ……I LIVE IN EUROPE ;D

SONIC FREE RIDERS-NOVEMBER 10th EU/4th NA (USA)/12th JP (IM NOT GETTING IT THOUGH BECAUSE OF KINECT…..BUT IM FINE WITH IT BEING ON XBOX JUST HAVE A CONTROLLER OPTION

SONIC 4-…….???? IT BETTER NOT BE DECEMBER (10th and over) FOR EUROPE
PLEASE BE LATE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER/LATE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER OR LATE NOVEMBER THOSE I AM FINE WITH XD

Posted by Truesonic on September 14th, 2010 at 10:46 am

Comment # 275

@Christopher not to be rude, but the first Sonic Game didn’t come out in 93′ dood…

Posted by Jmack on September 15th, 2010 at 9:06 am

Comment # 277

not to sound rude, but where is the new update? It’s already halfway through the month.

Posted by Lyriqueizmuziq on September 15th, 2010 at 11:35 am

Comment # 279

as you can tell I am very upset this is worse then the delay of the game atleast they had an excuse I wish we can talk to sega directly or they could have explained why they had a delay and mybe give us a trailer because of this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(just count all the question marks)

Posted by kk on September 15th, 2010 at 12:22 pm

Comment # 281

I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY EVERYONE IS ACTING DRAMATIC AND WHINY IT AINT THE END OF THE YEAR YET THEIRS STILL TIME ….NO RUSH REALLY

THEY WILL HAVE MORE INFO SOON ASAP

YOU REALISE THEY ARENT ONLY WORKING ON SONIC 4…THEIR WORKING ON FREE RIDERS ,SONIC COLORS AND OTHER GAMES -___-’ NOT JUST SONIC GAMES :/

ITS NOT EVEN DECEMBER YET CALM DOWN WILL YA…
GIMME A BREAK….!!! -.-’
WHATS UP WITH ALL THE DRAMA

Posted by Truesonic on September 15th, 2010 at 12:36 pm

Comment # 283

@Kashif OH JUST LAY OFF IT! WILL YOU?

Posted by Truesonic on September 16th, 2010 at 3:13 pm

Comment # 285

NO

ALL OF YOUR POINTS DON’T MATTER

UNCURLING…MEH ITS NOT THAT BIG OF A DEAL

SHUT UP KNUCKLES AND TAILS ARE OKAY STOP SLAGGING OF CHARATCERS MAN

THEIR NOT GONNA HAVE SONIC’S ******* ORIGINAL DESIGN IT WOULDNT MAKE A DIFFERENCE GOD ITS LIKE ANOTHOLERESIDENT AGAIN >:/

Posted by Truesonic on September 17th, 2010 at 11:37 am

Comment # 287

While I’m really glad you’ve listened to the compliments, I’m a little upset that you didn’t stick to your guns about the minecart bit. I was really looking forward to playing that and I’m pretty sure the person in the video was just really bad at it. Is there any chance that you’re going to release it standalone or anything?

Posted by Thomas J on September 28th, 2010 at 8:37 am

Comment # 289

YOU GUYS ARE IDIOTS

SONIC 4 WILL SUCK ASSS YOU FUCKING RETARDS

SONIC COLORS WILL SUCK TOO

Posted by Kacey on October 7th, 2010 at 4:34 pm