Comment # 2

4 acts?

Bummer… I thought they said 4 zones. Oh well..

Posted by ecchi on April 10th, 2012 at 6:12 pm

Comment # 4

I’d be more excited if only I didn’t buy the WiiWare version of Episode I.

Posted by Cubed on April 10th, 2012 at 6:19 pm

Comment # 6

@sega sonic- You obviously haven’t any respect for Sonic and the games SEGA makes.

Posted by Sonic Hog Speed on April 10th, 2012 at 9:40 pm

Comment # 8

sega sonic: I know I’m not really the one who should be saying this stuff, but, there never really WAS a “Classic Sonic”. There never really was a “Modern Sonic” either. There has always just been that ONE Sonic the Hedgehog. Even if there was a difference between the Sonic we have now than the one from, for example, the Genesis era, then I’m pretty sure they know how that one is played and made, since it’s one of SEGA’s games. You know, the game company that you’re replying to now? Yeah, that SEGA. Plus, if you’re really into that non-stop 2D styled Sonic style, then you should really see this game as a step in the right direction since they’re pulling out all the tricks again. Plus, as said in one of their previous videos on Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (Episode 2), they were unable to do Episode 1 right because they didn’t have the right available resources, which is reasonable, since it’s the first time in such a long time that they were able to go and work with a 2D Sonic game that WASN’T an emulator port of the Genesis or CD games. Honestly, I prefer the 3D styled Sonic due to the brighter and wider variety of colors, The amazing speed, and due to just how much more fun it is than the original 2D style, but not everyone likes to see those things in Sonic games (And yes, I grew up with a Genesis). All they see now are “PHYZICS”, “GREN EYZ”, and “OMGZ WAER CLASIC???!!!11!1!!”. With each Sonic game, I always make sure I’m up to date, and I always try to see what these fans like to rage about, and yet, I never find anything. At all. I didn’t find anything wrong in Sonic 4 since I never stopped mid jump, never slowed down a tiny bit, and I don’t care whether the characters eye colors are “correct” or not. All I care about is if they stay true to their concept of Sonic, which is the element of speed and the amazing scenery. It’s just plain idiotic to say a game is bad just based on if his eye colors are black or not… No matter what anybody says, Sonic is still Sonic, and that’s all that matters. Anyone who says otherwise is a Genesis hugging fanboy that doesn’t really deserve to play any of these games at all. Weren’t you people satisfied enough with how Sonic Generations turned out? You got your “Classic” Sonic back, you got your nostalgia fix, now give it up for a bit and stare off into the future for Sonic for awhile and realize that times are different and you will never see another cartridge based Sonic game again unless it’s from a collectors store. Seriously, we always get held back because of you guys complaining that you want your old Sonic back, making it seem like Sonic will never have an original, good release again. How about you let us true blue Sonic fans have our turn for a bit?

SEGA: Honestly, this game is turning out to look like a real masterpiece, a fine sequel for the Sonic 4 series, and I want you guys to know that I fully support you 100% of the way through! As one of your most die hard Sonic fans, I’d just like to say that I love how this is looking so far. Nice job.

Posted by MegaRevolution1 on April 10th, 2012 at 10:26 pm

Comment # 10

@caitash

If you want episode metal you need to own both episode 1 and 2 on the same console. So yes you need to buy it again if you don’t already own episode one on a different system.

Posted by John on April 11th, 2012 at 12:30 am

Comment # 12

So its going to be $14.99 but where is the UK price? oh right its going to be £17.99 probably

Posted by Shadow on April 11th, 2012 at 4:51 am

Comment # 14

Grrrrrrr!!! You dirty rats!! I knew you were gonna pull something like this!! I have episode 1 on the Wii! I don’t want to buy another copy in order to get the full game! You *censored* little crooks! I’m not made of money!! …in fact I can barely afford episode 2 by itself right now…

Posted by 2BIT on April 11th, 2012 at 6:32 am

Comment # 16

According to the product page, it looks like this game’s out now, lol

Posted by Bman1991 on April 11th, 2012 at 9:09 am

Comment # 18

Sega sonic – you obviously didnt go to PAX east

Posted by KyleAB5000 on April 11th, 2012 at 2:49 pm

Comment # 20

Boy, you sure know how to make… money? No, that’s not quite it. Make games without any actual plan for how you’ll go ahead? Well, it at least SEEMS that way.
I figured there’d be some sort of connectivity with 1 and II somehow. I’m still waiting to see if 4.2 will be on the Wii U, but even then, 4.1.5 won’t be obtainable… unless you can transfer Wii channels/games to the Wii U somehow.
Either way, you are REALLY advancing console/company loyalty with that. “If you stick with just ONE system you get extra stuff, yay!” Oh, as long as that company’s not Nintendo.

Posted by Duth Olec on April 11th, 2012 at 5:57 pm

Comment # 22

Ah – I’m not actually bothered about the Episode Metal thing (I must be the only person in the world who doesn’t care for Metal Sonic) I just want to know if I buy Episode II on it’s own without having Episode I on the same console if I’ll be able to play Episode II

Posted by caitash on April 12th, 2012 at 4:47 am

Comment # 24

Ah dang it! Now I gotta go buy Episode 1 again for PS3. And get all the emeralds again…

Posted by Naxal710 on April 12th, 2012 at 9:17 am

Comment # 26

Wow, Didn’t see that coming… :S I didn’t even think they made a back story for the Metal Hedgehog.

Posted by Mic on April 13th, 2012 at 7:02 am

Comment # 28

sega sonic: Other than the 2D Side Scrolling versus the 3D Action, what differences are there between “Classic” and “Modern” Sonic?
And by the way, they stopped making consoles not because they wanted to, but because they simply didn’t have the budget for it anymore, and it was too big of a risk for them, while up against the PS2, Xbox and GameCube.

Hope you reply soon :3

Posted by MegaRevolution1 on April 14th, 2012 at 3:42 pm

Comment # 30

@Sparxter. Good point. Will Banjo and Kazooie be playable in the 360 version, Sega?

Posted by Duth Olec on April 15th, 2012 at 10:23 am

Comment # 32

@MegaRevolution1: Well. Someone’s hit the nail on the head. Here I thought I was the only one thinking that the fanboys should shut the hell up and move on. Very well done speech. Personally, the only reason I’m ticked is because I can’t get this stuff on my Wii (which is understandable; after all, the game’s a tad too big compared to EP 1). But, I’m getting it for an iPod Touch (which is sometime next month…), so I won’t be twitching too much.

@SEGA: I’ve been a fan since my Game Gear days, and for good reason. Keep up the excellent work, and here’s hoping to an Episode 3!

Posted by K-Dawg on April 22nd, 2012 at 7:28 pm

Comment # 34

I’ve Been Having an idea for a new Sonic Fighting game, the Sonic Fighting game is gonna be called Sonic Battle 2, it would be similar to Sonic Battle its just that the camera angle would be different, it would have a the Sonic Battle Story mode but after the Storyline for Sonic Battle is Done, another Story Would Be Unlocked, it would also have the Characters Talking and instead of speech bubbles there would be subtitles, the characters would actually be talking instead of no talking when they’re actually talking, there would also be a Hero Mode similar to Dragon Ball Z Ultimate Tenkaichi where you get to create your own character, you would also be able to create your character without having to head to Hero mode to create your character, I Hope You Like my idea for a new Sonic Fighting Game

Posted by JHaehl on April 28th, 2012 at 8:19 pm

Comment # 36

I only play original games. I bought episode 1 for my wii, and you say that I must buy it again, to unlock content in episode 2? IT IS TOTALLY UNFAIR… neither do I am made of money… WII GAMERS, LET’S DO A PROTEST AGAINST THIS SITUATION…

Posted by Miguel Soares on May 1st, 2012 at 3:19 pm

Comment # 38

Sega, I have a few questions/comments… and I’m not really sure where to begin.

See, I loved playing Sonic 2, 3, and S&K/S2&K/S3&K since I was very little, and for whatever reason, I don’t see Sonic 4 episode 1 or episode 2 as… well, as being as FAST as those games. I always thought that Sonic 4 would be better in some way than Sonic 2/3/K/lockon-K, but in just about every way, it hasn’t given me as much fun as those. The homing attack was a great addition, but the lack of 3D special stages was disheartening, as those are one of my favorite aspects of the Sonic series as a whole. Having Knuckles as a playable character choice was also something that drew me in, as his enhanced mobility with gliding/climbing made exploration a high point. Using the spin dash with any character was also something I thought was awesome, especially when you could use it to boost yourself up a slope and jump at the right point and get somewhere you didn’t normally have access to.

I had more to say, but I guess I’ll cut my comment short for now. All I’m saying is this: I’m not crying for nostalgia to be put into the new sonic games, but I think that maybe some things need to be reviewed before being put in action. I’m just a consumer though, so I can’t really lay claim to anything except liking Sonic Team’s previous products.

Posted by AmethystJack on May 4th, 2012 at 8:30 pm

Comment # 40

Even though i was born between 1995 and 2000 (Not gonna say what year) i the classic and modern games and its not the graphics (unless they are too bad) i just care on how good the game is sonic 91 sonic 2 sonic 3 and knuckles are good sonic 4 ep 1 is good sonic gen is good
and it doesnt bother me if episode metal is gonna be 4 acts long

Posted by Blargh on May 11th, 2012 at 9:01 am

Comment # 42

Is it true this game will have the zones=

Sylvania Castle
White Park
Oil Desert
Sky Fortress?

>=)

Posted by Knuckles on May 14th, 2012 at 10:40 am

Comment # 44

Ok so today is may 15………WHERE’S MAH GAEEM?!?!?!?!?

Posted by Needlemouse on May 15th, 2012 at 4:50 am

Comment # 46

Can someone explain how to get episode metal on PS3? I have both episodes.

Somehow I managed to get into episode metal and saw the cool intro and level select. But now I can’t seem to repeat what I did to get back there.
All I did was stop playing after the first Metal Sonic boss and decided to poke around the other menus like Multiplayer, Help, etc. I thought I was going back to the normal game, but instead it went to episode metal.

Almost seems like a glitch, or I just happened to do the right button combination lol

Posted by Alan on May 15th, 2012 at 5:13 pm

Comment # 48

Very good written information. It will be helpful to everyone who employess it, including me. Keep up the good work – can’r wait to read more posts.

Posted by Margeret Hespe on June 1st, 2012 at 4:38 pm

Comment # 50

Also cannot get episode metal i purchased sonic one and two (Android platform) and have no idea how to get episode metal please help

Posted by scubasteve209 on May 19th, 2013 at 1:26 am