Friday Oct 01, 2010
New Mad Gear Zone Trailer for Sonic 4: Episode I!Today we’ve released our new Mad Gear Zone trailer for Sonic 4: Episode I! Fans will recognize a number of enemies, but this zone offers both familiar traps and completely new ones to boot. Take a look below: ![]() I have to say that Mad Gear is probably my favorite zone when it comes to challenge. It’s going to be interesting to see how the Time Attack rankings stack up with this one! With Sonic 4 launching on the horizon, we’re all preparing for the big week – are you guys excited? Have a good weekend!
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Comment # 1
EPIC WIN SEGA!!!! (:
Posted by Shawndell Rivers on October 1st, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Comment # 2
I am REDICULOUSY excited for this game! I really can’t wait. I am a massive fan of Sonic, and have been sice I was three. Keep up the good work, and thanks for the trailer.
Posted by merzitar on October 1st, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Comment # 3
Can’t wait, now gotta fight the urge to get the WiiWare version and wait for the HD version on 360.
Posted by DeVeAn on October 1st, 2010 at 4:35 pm
Comment # 4
remember my childhood… perfect!!!
Posted by Reber EstevΓ£o on October 1st, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Comment # 5
this is gonna be AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Aron on October 1st, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Comment # 6
INSANELY excited. I have a feeling the extra wait will be worth it BIG TIME. Getting this for iPhone 4 AND PS3!!!
Posted by Jawknee on October 1st, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Comment # 7
Posted by Truesonic on October 1st, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Comment # 8
Looks awesome. One nitpick, why is the shine on those pistons @0:38 around the wrong way??? How could you not see that??? Its normal in other areas though??? hmm
Anyway Looks good
Posted by EzmaiRautez on October 1st, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Comment # 9
@DeVeAn And I have to fight the urge to not get the ipod version since I have a 3G iphone and it will most likely lag to the point of unplayability, so I have to wait for the Wii one. I would get the PS3 version, but my bro took his PS3 to college and he isn’t a Sonic fan.
Anyways, SONIC 4 IS LOOKIN AWESOME!
Posted by Zawicki1 on October 1st, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Comment # 10
Oh im looking forward to this! Can’t wait! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK SEGA!!!
Posted by SonicBlur91 on October 1st, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Comment # 11
AWESOME! I’m a new-school fan and I thought that was cool! I’d love to get this on my ipod!
Posted by sonic52789 on October 1st, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Comment # 12
Awesome sauce! π
I don’t mind the music for the Lost Labyrinth Zone trailer being re-used for the Mad Gear Zone trailer, as it actually fits really well.
I’m not sure about anyone else, but I’m being patient, so I put Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode I (PlayStation 3.) on my Christmas list.
Posted by Naean on October 1st, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Comment # 13
Wow, Mad Gear is awesome! THANK YOU SEGA!!! THIS GAME IS SO AWESOME!!
Posted by ShadowMasterX5 on October 1st, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Comment # 14
I’m digging it! This will be on my wii and on one of my HD consoles!
Posted by DJ Fob Fresh on October 1st, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Comment # 15
this game is awesome.
Posted by z on October 1st, 2010 at 5:52 pm
Comment # 16
HOOOORRAAYYY! Iphone/ipod touch version comes first!!!!!!!
Posted by Deven Ciufalo on October 1st, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Comment # 17
Wow Sonic 4 is looking amazing! By the way Ruby, have you found anything out about the last 4 characters in Valkyria Chronicles?
Posted by Shinobi on October 1st, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Comment # 18
Oh RubyEclipse, when is the “Sonic 4 Update Blog – Part II!” coming? Could you give us an approximate date?
I also wonder when the Sonic 4 website will be updated….
Posted by Naean on October 1st, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Comment # 19
Dear Sega, I Konw Tails And Knuckles Will Be Playable On The Next Episodes I What Metal Sonic Playable In This Game Because He Is Awesome Character Next To Sonic,Tails And Knuckles, And Bring Back Hyper Sonic.
Posted by Shawndell Rivers on October 1st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Comment # 20
I am so pumped for Sonic 4!! Wait a minute…are those the mantis and starfish robots from Metropolis Zone?! Nooooooooooo!!!!! XDDD
Posted by SonicDude87 on October 1st, 2010 at 8:22 pm
Comment # 21
So, I have a question… since there is a level select screen, I’m assuming you can go back to play previous stages? I’m wondering if we’ll have to win all emeralds in one play through as opposed to being able to go back and retrying to get the others? Thank you!
Posted by Faker on October 1st, 2010 at 9:10 pm
Comment # 22
I noticed that the trailer is not on the website yet, but it is great!
SEGA, keep making me proud! π
Posted by Sonicandknuxx on October 2nd, 2010 at 12:19 am
Comment # 23
Buying first thing on the day they come out for iPod touch and PS3!!!
Posted by Sonica/Sonic Maker on October 2nd, 2010 at 12:49 am
Comment # 24
This looks amazing. I’ve already planned to get this game for PS3 7 years ago! Mwahahahahaha! >:D
I’m psychic.
But anyhooo, I love how it looks. Also, is it just me or did you guys fix the physics? To me, they look much better in this video than the others, they don’t look floaty like they used to anymore. ^^
Posted by Tommy on October 2nd, 2010 at 5:42 am
Comment # 25
Isn’t this the Lost Labyrinth music? Well never mind that I’ve got my many point cards ready!!
Posted by DieHardSonicFan on October 2nd, 2010 at 6:26 am
Comment # 26
Oh my god…. OH MY GOD!!! OH – MY -GOD!!! What a marvelous morning this is for me!! A new Sonic 4 Trailer… and IT’S AWESOME!!!! This looks SO FAST!! This Mad Gear zone seems so unforgiving! I can’t stop watching it!
So… in a week or two, we’re gonna get to play this game… the wait is hard!!!
Posted by Philippe on October 2nd, 2010 at 6:42 am
Comment # 27
FROM SonicWikipedia.com: SONIC 4 LAUNCHES OCTOBER 12 FOR XBLA, OCTOBER 12 FOR iPhone and OCTOBER 13 FOR PS3/ WII!! SONIC 4 is launching this month π π π
Posted by Sonic4Fan2010 on October 2nd, 2010 at 7:11 am
Comment # 28
LAUNCHED OCTOBER WHAT?
-been a bit behind on news because of school-
So awesome, looking forward to this. π
Posted by Angel on October 2nd, 2010 at 7:49 am
Comment # 29
Long live Sonic, SEGA and every person who made this game a reality.
Posted by Sega Sonic on October 2nd, 2010 at 8:28 am
Comment # 30
Cool really looking forward to this
can’t wait for October 13th/15th
Posted by C.J on October 2nd, 2010 at 10:05 am
Comment # 31
It looks awesome but, do you guys really have to have it come out on monday on wiiware
Posted by Sonicdude on October 2nd, 2010 at 10:38 am
Comment # 32
Getting the 360 version on Day 1. π
Posted by Flint$ on October 2nd, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Comment # 33
Waaaaay excited for this! I never really got into Sonic untill the Adventure series, so this is gonna be fun!
Posted by Naxal710 on October 2nd, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Comment # 34
This looks amazing! Unfortunately, I have to wait another month for this; I’ve decided to get 4 and Colors together on November 16. I’m sure that the wait will be worth it! In the meantime, here’s a question: will this be even more difficult than Metropolis Zone?
Posted by Rick Gonzalez on October 2nd, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Comment # 35
@Rick Gonzalez
Hopefully ….:D Im so excited ( ohh Metroplois Zone… yeah good Childhood memories ^^ wish we could relive thsoe moments)
i’ve decided to download this later….After buying Colors
Need to decide whetever to get this on Xbox Live or WiiWare
Posted by Truesonic on October 2nd, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Comment # 36
oh no……. IT LOOKS JUST LIKE SONIC 2!!!!!! i SUCK at sonic 2
Posted by lol on October 2nd, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Comment # 37
Will Sonic 3 be out before 4? Because 1, 2, 4 is kinda out of order if you haven’t noticed.
Posted by Jordan Firari on October 2nd, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Comment # 38
Uhm . . . are you braindead?
Posted by Yuritsuki on October 2nd, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Comment # 39
That was directed towards Jordan Firari . . .
Posted by Yuritsuki on October 2nd, 2010 at 5:23 pm
Comment # 40
@Jordan Firari
Sonic 3 ( & Sonic 3 & Knuckles ) came out on SEGA Mega Drive ( Genesis ) in 1994.. it is still to this date my favourite game and i wuhz playing it this morning lol.. so umm.. please get your facts right cuhz thats just plain annoying.
Posted by Chase on October 2nd, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Comment # 41
@Chase
I think he’s talking about for the Iphone. They have sonic 1 and 2 out for it, but no sonic 3.
Posted by Gary on October 2nd, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Comment # 42
@Gary
oh ok.. well he still shoulda said something cuhz i wuhz liek wtf lol
Posted by Chase on October 2nd, 2010 at 6:31 pm
Comment # 43
OK sega i just saw this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94Hn1XhyWB0.
It’s a fan remake on Emerald Hill Zone. The physics are almost spot on to the original and it was obviously built from the ground up. WHY IS THAT SO HARD FOR YOU TO PULL OFF? Yes people will nitpick about how it looks no matter what, but we all agree on the same thing, we want the physics to be perfect.
Posted by Gary on October 2nd, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Comment # 44
I’m a huge sonic fan and have just about every sonic game for every game system. I’m such a huge fan I bought sonic the hedgehog 2006 for 360 and ps3. I also bought sonic unleashed for all four systems it was released on. I am super excited about sonic 4 and will be getting it for all four systems as well. I hope that you guys make an HD iPad version as well or at least make one version thats an iphone and ipad version.
Posted by Garrett Yancey on October 3rd, 2010 at 3:32 am
Comment # 45
@Gary
was the fanmade game built from the ground up?? Because it looks like a “remix” of Emerald Hill Zone. It has the same level layout and everything…only with prettier graphics.
Posted by Jmack on October 3rd, 2010 at 9:37 am
Comment # 46
I hope for the later episodes there will be multiplayer, with sonic, Tails, Knuckles and or Robotnik or Metal Sonic. That way it’ll compete with new super Mario bros wii.
π The two rivals once again π
Posted by Seagull on October 3rd, 2010 at 9:48 am
Comment # 47
I CAN’T WAIT TO PLAY THIS GAME!!! THE LEVELS ARE VERY VERY SIMLIAR TO THE PREVIOUS SONIC GAMES!! I HOPE THEY ADDED THE SEVEN CHAOS EMERALDS AND SUPER SONIC!!
Posted by the avatar prince on October 3rd, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Comment # 48
Veeeery Cool!
Posted by sonic2D3D on October 3rd, 2010 at 3:09 pm
Comment # 49
Love the game…
The only error…?
It 70% plays for you…
Too many dashes and springs…
Needs more running freedom in
Episode II…
Still love the game.
Posted by Chris K. on October 3rd, 2010 at 9:13 pm
Comment # 50
@ Chris K.
Dude, I really don’t think about a minute of gameplay would make it clear how much of the game is “played for you”. Just because you didn’t see much running in the trailer doesn’t mean there isn’t going to be running in it.
But I saw some running, and I saw some platforming. I can’t really agree that the 70% “plays for you”. Especially because, again, this is a trailer which is nowhere near 100% of the game, so there’s no possible way for you to determine 70%.
Posted by Yuritsuki on October 3rd, 2010 at 10:09 pm
Comment # 51
@ Jmack
The physics engine was built from the ground up, which is based off a guide written to best simulate the physics from the original games. I personally think they’re done better then what I’ve seen from Sonic 4, which is really sad.
Emerald Hill Zone is what the level is, no praise there for his level design.
Sega has said this is for the classic fans, so why not give us physics which better emulate the classics?!?! It’s sad A FAN PROJECT can better simulate them. Sega has no excuse.
Posted by Gary on October 3rd, 2010 at 10:27 pm
Comment # 52
Love the new trailer.
I really wish the sonic 3 shields would make a return.
And omg!!! That fan made game is amazing!!
Did you guys see the big robotnick robot flying around in the back ground π
Sega!!!! Pay close attention to that fan game. The physics looks spot on.
Posted by choatix on October 4th, 2010 at 3:38 am
Comment # 53
Wow, I cant wait for this game but I dont know how long to wait for wii ware. Plz someone tell me. SEGA should bring hyper sonic back though, otherwize this game rocks. I also like the emerald hill zone remix. I think its better than sonic 4. It’s a little sad for SEGA though. Why is that so hard for SEGA?!?!?!?!?!?
Posted by Dr Octogonopus35982845057920857 on October 4th, 2010 at 5:08 am
Comment # 54
You’re arguing about physics, while Sonic games are all about BREAKING physics?! You “old-school” fans are dumb…
This is coming from someone who DID play Sonic & Knuckles back in ’94!
Posted by BxNy on October 4th, 2010 at 7:01 am
Comment # 55
@Chaotix
Yes I agree we need the sheilds back π
Posted by Truesonic on October 4th, 2010 at 8:29 am
Comment # 56
Is it also possible if we could have an option e.g unlock a trophy and get a remastered version of old levels
Green Hill Zone
Angel Isiland?
and others from 1/2/3 and knuckles?
Possibly for DLC in the future? just a thought
@Chaotix
ANd yeah I remember the Lightning Sheild,Water Sheild and Flame Sheild
Anyone else remember The Glowing Spheres stages and slot machine stage? from
Sonic and Knuckles?
Posted by Truesonic on October 4th, 2010 at 11:02 am
Comment # 57
Hi peeps, does anyone know when this is comin out on wii ware thanx.
Posted by Dr Octogonopus35982845057920857 on October 4th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Comment # 58
Oh my god, this looks amazing! I’m getting it for my iPod AND 360 (cause I can’t wait six more days for the 360 version, plus it would be awesome to have this game everywhere). One problem: 1200 Microsoft Points? Ouch. People are gonna be mad about that…
But I’m still very excited for this game! 2D platforming is what I was raised on from birth, so I have a feeling getting all the achievements in this game will be no problem.
Posted by sbfanatic62 on October 4th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Comment # 59
The game looks great! I am REALLY psyched to get it when it comes out. π
It’s possible that they could release an update for Sonic 4 with better physics. That’s probably why they made it a downloadable title. So if there are people still unsatisfied with the game, it can still be fixed even after the release.
Posted by Tommy on October 5th, 2010 at 4:55 am
Comment # 60
OMG THIS IS AWESOME FREAKING AWESOME I’M GONNA BUY THIS WHATEVER IT COSTS, I DON’T CARE ABOUT THOSE IDIOTS WHO DON’T LIKE THE GAME!
Posted by SonicOLOLO on October 5th, 2010 at 7:35 am
Comment # 61
Yeh, id like to see the shields return
@truesonic
That would be a good idea having some DLC of the old levels
It seems unlikely any major changes will be made now as game is only a few weeks away.
However… these days we have DLC.
Heres my top 5 DLC for sonic 4 wish list…
1. The shields make a return either now or as DLC in near future.
2. Tails and knuckles make a return
3. Episode 2+ will merge with episode one so that we can use new features on ep 1s levels
4. A level editor (a mix of forge world from halo and debug mode from sonic 1, 2 and 3)
5. The handling returns to its retro feel I.E Sega removes the uncurling and homing attack
(I would have mentioned the green eyes… however as sonic is a sega mascot id imagine its beyond sonic teams power to change his look so easily)
PLEASE VOTE WHICH CHANGES YOU WANT TO SEE
Posted by robabill on October 5th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Comment # 62
I vote for 4
Posted by tinman2000 on October 5th, 2010 at 9:04 am
Comment # 63
Id go for 1… bring back those shields!!!!!!!!
Posted by shadowsucks on October 5th, 2010 at 9:04 am
Comment # 64
I know its not on list but…
Ill vote for 6… green eyes
Posted by ronny on October 5th, 2010 at 9:05 am
Comment # 65
@Roballi
Yeah your proberly right
and I like all your ideas
Posted by Truesonic on October 5th, 2010 at 10:21 am
Comment # 66
AND black/green eyes? I don’t mind
Posted by Truesonic on October 5th, 2010 at 10:59 am
Comment # 67
@Ronny
I too, vote for 6, REMOVE THE GREEN EYES! (They represent every thing that wet wrong in Sonic…)
And of course, I vote for
1)
2)
3)
5)
(I’m not really into level editing… but still could be an awesome option)
And GOD DARN!! It does look FRIGGIN’ AWESOME, the Sonic 2 Emerald hill remix!! SEGA, take notes!
Posted by Philippe on October 5th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Comment # 68
Is there any chance we might fix a small gripe? In past gameplay trailers, i see that sonic would launch outside of his rolled up position when launching from a ramp. Could we fix this? Staying in the rolled-up position had many tactical advantages as you were free to bounce on nearby enemies. if he stays sprawled put like than, he’s vulnerable to touching enemies.
Otherwise, it’s starting to look faithful, and i hope SEGA sees this as the future of the sonic franchise.
Posted by whiteguysamurai on October 5th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Comment # 69
@whiteguysamurai
Wud have been easier to say i vote 5…
lol
Posted by ronny on October 5th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Comment # 70
MAN! I CANT WAIT FOR IT TO COME OUT! the only down side to this is i have only a wii and the quality on that is going to be the lowest… i do have an iPod, but that screens small…. OY WHAT SHOULD I DO!
Posted by Luis on October 5th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Comment # 71
THANK YOU FOR SAVING THE BEST V.G. MASCOT EVER
!!! ive been a fan for almost two decades! i was loosing hope, but prematurely i believe this is what the series needed to bring it back to life!!! i know its not a true sonic team production, but thank you to whoever at sega was watching over the game!!! you guys actually cared with this one and hopefully the sales will prove that to you!!!
Posted by silver fox 12 on October 5th, 2010 at 10:25 pm
Comment # 72
@Luis
Go with the Wii. Even if the graphics are the weakest, it dosent matter, its 2D. And if you have an hd tv, and you connectec your Wii with Component cables, then configured your Wii in 480p and Widescreen, I think Sonic 4 will look juuuuuuuuuuust fine!
And besides if you took it for the Iphone (or Ipod) you would loose some of the screen because of your thumbs… and we don’t want to lose a single pixel of Sonic goodness!
Posted by Philippe on October 6th, 2010 at 5:49 am
Comment # 73
I am really sad that you didn’t came with a PC version for Sonic 4. You forgot all the fan that prefer PCs than consoles.
Posted by Lorenzo on October 6th, 2010 at 8:08 am
Comment # 74
Since they’re asking for our input, I’ll weigh in as well.
1. Remove the uncurling. There is no logical reason to do this, and I’m not along in thinking that it’s either going to hurt your sales, or just further alienate your fanbase. The only time I can recall Sonic uncurling off a ramp is in Hydro City (Sonic 3), but then again, he wasn’t curled on the water slides anyway, and was seldom ever delivered skyward uncurled since you almost always slid down, into water, and off a regular ramp to give you an option to curl off it. /walloftext
2. Homing Attacks should be a shield/optional. I’ve never been a fan of them, and would much rather have the inst-shield from Sonic 3.
3. Physics fixes for rolling downhill while curled, running downhill in general, and-assuming everyone else is correct about it-his “floatiness.” This is mostly to remind us Sonic is, indeed, fast. Remember being able to leave the screen behind in areas of Sonic 2 simply by using that momentum built by long-drop ramps? Yeah, give us more of that.
4. Loving the music. Someone hit the classic reset button on whoever was composing, and it’s a good thing they did. I’m still spinning the Sonic 1-3+K OSTs on my MP3 player, and BTW, if you want an easy $10 post release, PRINT A DISC OF THE OST AND SELL IT ONLINE.
5. …everything else seems fine really. Minor issues with eye color (never noticed until it became flame-bait recently, but still don’t care), and enemy repetition aside, the game looks a lot more like what fans should be wanting than previous attempts. (Rush 1 was decent).
Posted by AllOrZer0 on October 6th, 2010 at 11:22 am
Comment # 75
@AllOrZer0
Agreed I vote all except 5 and 4 I don’t mind
agree with most of your points
(4-because I haven’t heard the music yet O.o)
5-Cause I loved the Rush series XD
Posted by Truesonic on October 6th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Comment # 76
(sorry this is out of the blue)
BUT I ALSO HEAR YUJI NAKA WANTS TO WORK ON NEW DREAMCAST π
http://www.tssznews.com/2010/10/01/yuji-naka-wants-to-work-on-new-dreamcast/ (:
Posted by Truesonic on October 6th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Comment # 77
(I never got to play the dreamcast as a kid :[ only SA1 AND SA2 ON GAMECUBE LOL)
Posted by Truesonic on October 6th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Comment # 78
sooooooooo
this comes out next wendsday or so,correct?
cant wait
how much is it going to be on xbox?
Posted by Emerald on October 6th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
Comment # 79
@Emerald
Im not sure BUT GOD DAMN IM EXCITED XD
Posted by Truesonic on October 6th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
Comment # 80
Please vote which DLC for sonic 4 is on your wish listβ¦
1. The shields make a return either now or as DLC in near future.
2. Tails and knuckles make a return
3. Episode 2+ will merge with episode one so that we can use new features on ep 1s levels
4. A level editor (a mix of forge world from halo and debug mode from sonic 1, 2 and 3)
5. The handling returns to its retro feel I.E Sega removes the uncurling and homing attack
6. Remove the green eyes.
7. Being able to unlock some clasic levels from sonic 1,2 and 3 in this game.
8. Remove any newer sonic gmes sfx and art stylings (i.e. stars on springs, sonic adventure style select sound effects)
9. Not being able to simple select a stage to play once its been completed.
10. A much darker adult story line and removal of any childish, cheesey gimmicks
(I would have mentioned the green eyes⦠however as sonic is a sega mascot id imagine its beyond sonic teams power to change his look so easily)
PLEASE VOTE WHICH CHANGES YOU WANT TO SEE
Posted by GENS on October 6th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
Comment # 81
i vote for 1 and 5
Posted by tailsskypatrol on October 6th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
Comment # 82
Hey look, another Sonic 4 remix:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzkYs1jxciY
Enjoy. π
Posted by SMK on October 6th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Comment # 83
Make a port for android as well please. android market is getting bigger and bigger.
Posted by carbonazure on October 6th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
Comment # 84
i love it cant wait to get it on my Wii 3 more days after my b-day im excited im 21 and been having a blast play sonic since the genesis
Posted by bryce zimmer on October 7th, 2010 at 12:19 am
Comment # 85
@robabill comment 45
I vote for 1… bring back sonic 3 shields
Posted by mr sonic on October 7th, 2010 at 1:21 am
Comment # 86
Hey guys
This is a last ditch effort to convince sega to make some changes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo1ovUHDThM
Please watch and listen sega
Posted by robabill on October 7th, 2010 at 7:31 am
Comment # 87
Did anyone notice that in Sonic Fan Remix motobug has no arms and when sonics feet spin he has no legs? and WHY is the final boss flying in the background?
Posted by Cory on October 7th, 2010 at 10:14 am
Comment # 88
Sonic 4 looks awesome!
Posted by Cory on October 7th, 2010 at 10:17 am
Comment # 89
“What we want Sega to do with this game” WHO IS THIS WE!
Posted by Cory on October 7th, 2010 at 10:41 am
Comment # 90
You know what… they should release sonic 4 twice.
The black eyes edition (sonic 4 retro)
The green eyes edition (sonic 4 new age)
One that caters for retro fans and one for new age fans.
Games could have only minor differences.
Sega could see which sells better and…
Some sonic fans are so blindly loyal and dumb that they would buy the game twice and make sega twice the amount of money.
It might sound like a big con… but compare to some of the crap sonic games sega have charge us Β£40 for in the past… this will seem like a bargin!!! lol
Posted by THE SHIZLEDIZZLE on October 7th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Comment # 91
Having spent a decent amount of time playing Sonic 4 on my iPhone today, all I can say is that I hope the developers continue to take players’ feedback to heart and work to make the following installments better. The level design is passable, but shallow; when I heard there would be alternate routes and the like, I thought they would be in the vein of those in Sonic and Knuckles — winding and nonlinear. Instead, they are merely along the same track, but above or below. The levels are also lacking the unique and interactive mechanisms that made Sonic and Knuckles so interesting. Compare level designs like those of Lava Reef Zone or Flying Battery Zone with anything in Sonic 4, and, if there’s any hope in the world, you’ll realize Sonic 4 comes up short. The level art is also pretty shallow when compared with the detailed, lush art of its supposed predecessor, S&K. Graphically, the “2.5D” looks tacky and reminds me that Sonic still isn’t ready to let go of the fatal notion that it needs to “keep up” with modern gaming. It doesn’t, and these relentless attempts have left the franchise floundering for over a decade. Having said all this, the game is decent, and entirely playable; it’s just not the series revival it was poised to be. After all this, for one reason or another, I still have faith in you guys. You’re really, really on the right track and I’m sure that, with the proper input and willingness to change things, Sonic 4: Episode 2 can be great. Hell, hire me. Send me an email or something. I’m serious. If not, best of luck with the next installment. Hope it’s better.
Posted by Daniel on October 7th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Comment # 92
Also, you guys should probably check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxXycBv3Rlk
A beautiful 2.5D rendering of Mushroom Hill Zone from Sonic and Knuckles.
Posted by Daniel on October 7th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Comment # 93
….. Hmmm nice…. real nice : ) by the way sega, for episode 2…. can you bring back the bonus stages and mini-boss battles for the second one? i’m sure it will be very epic ( if it happens ) just like Sonic3&Knuckles.
Posted by Big Mac 008 on October 7th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
Comment # 94
why release it on the most popular and best format last? oh well guess i will have to wait until i get it on my 360
Posted by sonicfan on October 8th, 2010 at 6:03 am
Comment # 95
The music in this level is just absolute classic. I love it.
Posted by Tommy on October 8th, 2010 at 6:17 am
Comment # 96
@THE SHIZLEDIZZLE
SHUT THE F*CK UP YOU D**K!
Posted by Kacey on October 8th, 2010 at 9:28 am
Comment # 97
Comment 67, robabill: Agree on shields, homing shield makes a lot of sense, Tails will probably be in episode 2, and I was not aware anyone–ANYONE–cared about Sonic’s eye color until “whaaaat, they’re not black and hollow anymorre!!!!”
Posted by Duth Olec on October 8th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Comment # 98
Kacey… if ur offended.. that means that you identify yourself as one of the people im talking about.
I see your back on a new chat room ready to start swearing at everyone again.
Thier you have it people… an example of the typical retro sonic hater.
BTW… we established that true sonic and kacey are the same person on the last forum.
Check out the convo… its so funny.
At one point he’s having a conversation with himself.
Although your truesonic alter ego has been allot more polite this time round.
We refer to this fool as…. truekacey
Comment 70 is a typical example of the type of conversation you will have with this child.
GET OVER IT TRUEKACEY… ITS NOT OUR FAULT YOUR PARENTS WERE BROTHER AND SISTER!!! π
Posted by THE SHIZLEDIZZLE on October 8th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
Comment # 99
Sonic’s eye color is not going to be the thing that ruin this game. If Sonic’s eyes were black, and this game still gets bad vibes from people, what are you gonna blame next? his Shoes? The game’s almost out. Why are you all bitching about it NOW?
The only things you should be concerned about are actual game mechanics. Y’know, like that Uncurling thing for example.
Also concerning Comments # 54 and # 55:
Are you guys serious? The graphics on the friggin’ iProducts are gonna be better than on the Wii? That can’t be true. I don’t have a Wii, and it’s not necessarily my problem, but I still find that a little hard to believe…
For Comment # 36
The fan video posted above was extremely impressive from a technical standpoint (agreed: SEGA, take notes), but I personally don’t know if I’m comfortable with a Sonic game harboring almost-Gears-of-War type visuals, as sick-looking as they were. Very cool nonetheless though.
Posted by Darryl on October 8th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
Comment # 100
Is anybody else excited to see the special stages return again?
its been so long π
haven’t played them Since The Sonic Rush Series,SAMATWOG and Sonic Heroes
The SSs will also return in the DS version of Colors π
Posted by C.J on October 9th, 2010 at 8:41 am
Comment # 101
Also forgot SEGA SUPERSTARS – i loved that game
I wonder what will be in store next for The SegaSupertstar series…..
after Tennis and All Star Racing could there be….
SeGA Fighters?
SEGA PARTY??? SEGA FOOTBALL???(MAYBE NOT)……possibly? maybe?….time will tell
Posted by C.J on October 9th, 2010 at 8:47 am
Comment # 102
Did anyone notice that in sonic fan remix motobug has no arms and when sonics feet are spining he has no legs?!?! and and WHY is the final boss flying in the background?
Posted by Cory on October 9th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Comment # 103
update 2 ????? Where is it? The game is already out for iOS!
Posted by kk on October 10th, 2010 at 3:44 am
Comment # 104
Hey Sega it’s the 11th!!! WHERE’S THE GAME AT!!! I’M DYING OVER HERE!!!
Posted by Jmack on October 10th, 2010 at 11:13 pm
Comment # 105
Waiting by my Wii right now got my points ready and everything just waiting for it to be released
Posted by Bryce Zimmer on October 10th, 2010 at 11:40 pm
Comment # 106
Cool! I can’t wait for it.
Posted by hutzero on October 11th, 2010 at 2:31 am
Comment # 107
Is there going to be a Sonic and Mario and the Common Wealth Games?
Posted by tuki on October 11th, 2010 at 3:34 am
Comment # 108
@tuki
lolololol
probably…not
Posted by Emerald on October 11th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Comment # 109
I have just seen the new Casino zone. It is sooo cool! I love the music. The game has significantly improved over the last six months or so.
Only thing I wish is that the Splash Hill zone get a refresh and with better music in the style of the newer zones.
Posted by sonic2D3D on October 11th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
Comment # 110
FUCK SONIC 4 AND FUCK SONIC COLORS
ITS ALL ABOUT FREE RIDERS!!!!! FUCKWARDS XD
Posted by Kacey on October 11th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
Comment # 111
@SHIZZLEDAZZLE
SHUT THE F**K UP YOU DIV
DISSSING MY PARENTS EH? JUST YOU WAIT EH …IDIOT
STICK LITTLE MIDGET !!!!!! π
Posted by Kacey on October 11th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Comment # 112
Sega are such a bunch of con artists!!!
read this… http://forums.sega.com/showthread.php?t=347080
This is evil..
It targets little kids and very loyal sonic fans to part with thier cash!
I think if you buy all four versions they should send you some free sega merchandise through the mail or allow you to unlock things in the game that other people cant.
Seroiusly????
They make sonic 4 project sound like a charity!!!
“we appreciate everyone who supports the game by doing so very much”
That is manipulation of the highest calibur!!!
Sega have LOADS of cash.
I cant believe they have to resort to tactics like this instead of simply makin a game so awsome that players cant resist buying.
As it stands they have devided the sonic comunity.. claimed to be going retro but only going part of the way.
They took the sonic rush engine and re-hashed it with some sonic 1 and 2 style levels.
THIS IS ABOUT LAZY DEVELOPMENT.
SEGA ARE THE ONLY COMPANY THAT COULD HAVE GIVEN US A TRUE SEQUIL TO SONIC 3… INSTEAD THEVE TAKIN SONIC RUSH… RE-BADGED IT WITH SONIC 4 IN A PATHETIC ATTEMPED TO LURE IN THE RETRO FANS AND NOW THEY RESORT TO BRIBERY TO GET PEOPLE TO BUY THIS GAME 2-4 TIMES OVER BY SAYING THAT THEY WILL PUT THIER NAME ON FORUMS???????? REALLY????
@rubyeclipse…
Sonic team has been lazy!!! Its obvious that someone in your team is very passionate about some of thier passed work on the sonic rush series and is having a hard time letting go of it to allow your team to create a new sonic engine which can closely represent the original series. It also seems that your team is scared of taking this project to greater hieghts! and its obvious that their is a serious lack of true originality and creativity on your sonic team.
This is your team being lazy by taking the sonic rush engine and altering a few things to make it look abit retro by copying some of the features of the genesis serious.
This is NOT sonic 4
maybe this game will be good… but does it desrve the sonic 4 badge? would have been better to have names it something else????
Does any one else not feel like were being taken advantage of?
Posted by tinman2000 on October 12th, 2010 at 3:40 am
Comment # 113
WOW NERD RAGE DUDE YOU SOUND LIKE A TROLL XD
Posted by Kacey on October 12th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Comment # 114
LOL JK I AGREE SONIC 4 WILL SUCK XD
Posted by Kacey on October 12th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Comment # 115
@tinman2000
Have you played the game? You may be the only person I’ve seen completely trash this game after it’s launch. They’ve actually done a great job…there’s room for improvement but it’s still a fun game nevertheless.
Posted by Jmack on October 12th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Comment # 116
not nerd rage as such… more like.. games developer rage.
I would kill for the chance to be put incharge of a project like sonic 4.
The possibilities are endless for this game and i feel the people in charge dont really get what retro sonic is all about and could put in alot more effort than they do.
I mean look at some of the fan games tha are out thier!!! They are amazing.
And these people have to create these works of art in thier spare time and with no pay. And the biggest sting is, they cannot sell them afterward and still hae to give credit to sega. Some of them write the physics from the ground up!!
These are true sonic people.
If they can make such amazing fan games under those circumstances… imagine what they could do if it was thier full time job with loadsa pay and powerful equipment at thier disposal.
Sega should employ some of these people.
Posted by tinman2000 on October 13th, 2010 at 3:01 am
Comment # 117
Give it up dudes. Live your life.
Posted by tuki on October 15th, 2010 at 5:16 am