Sonic Unleashed FIRST VIDEO

[Bulerias]

OK, more news!

The game is a multiplatform release. PS3/360/Wii. Game to be formally announced at this year's E3 (and/or "SEGA Game Day" in May), hits shelves in November 08. And here's some info on the game's plot and playable characters:

"Sonic the Hedgehog returns for a full-blown, action-packed adventure through the desolate and unpredictable World of Mubuz, a world dictated by an evil Dragon Lord, Immarius. Upon entering Muboz, Sonic fights an evil power which turns all the inhabitance into dangerous beasts.

1. Become Wolf Sonic and fight enemies like never before using rapid combo maneuvers and Ring Energy
2. Play as Sonic, Knuckles or Tails through 12 packed stages
3. Extensive gameplay brings 2D Sonic gameplay back to home consoles"

Wolf Sonic sounds like a meh idea, but... #2!!!!! 3 playable characters?! Thank you, SEGA. THANK YOU.

 

[Kyle]

Since Mario and Sonic are BFFs, maybeh Mario will be in the game.
x]

 

[Grawr]

Wolf Sonic?

....Wow. >.>

And, the multi-character thing I don't find too big of a deal. It isn't like we haven't played as Knuckles or Tails before. Still, it is a good feature, I guess.

I dunno' though, this game really isn't doing it for me just yet.

 

[Bulerias]

Wolf Sonic?

....Wow. >.>

And, the multi-character thing I don't find too big of a deal. It isn't like we haven't played as Knuckles or Tails before. Still, it is a good feature, I guess.

I dunno' though, this game really isn't doing it for me just yet.

Wolf Sonic is epic fail, yeah, since it just about became the "it" gaming thing after Okami and Twilight Princess...

See though, that's the thing. Have you played the original Sonic games? Try playing stuff like Sonic 360 immediately after running through one of the classic games. Yeah. The convoluted story, horrible camera, and crappy characters completely ruin the game. Oh yeah, and the rock music.

So if we're getting just three playable characters, a 2.5D game on CONSOLES, and a more "classic Sonic"-sounding soundtrack... it's reason to get excited.

 

[Grawr]

Wolf Sonic?

....Wow. >.>

And, the multi-character thing I don't find too big of a deal. It isn't like we haven't played as Knuckles or Tails before. Still, it is a good feature, I guess.

I dunno' though, this game really isn't doing it for me just yet.

Wolf Sonic is epic fail, yeah, since it just about became the "it" gaming thing after Okami and Twilight Princess...

See though, that's the thing. Have you played the original Sonic games? Once you do, try playing stuff like Sonic 360. Yeah. The convoluted story, horrible camera, and crappy characters completely ruin the game. Oh yeah, and the rock music.

So if we're getting just three playable characters, a 2.5D game on CONSOLES, and a more "classic Sonic"-sounding soundtrack... it's reason to get excited.

Of course I've played the old Sonics! I've got a Sega Genesis.




And, yeah, theres no way I'd spend a penny on Sonic 360. From what I hear, it has sickening loading times. Like, you hear a guy say a sentence, then it loads, then he says another sentence, then it loads, etc.

No rock music in this one? Thank god.

I'm definately gonna' keep watch for more info on this. It might be something I'll pick up.

 

[Bulerias]

Wolf Sonic?

....Wow. >.>

And, the multi-character thing I don't find too big of a deal. It isn't like we haven't played as Knuckles or Tails before. Still, it is a good feature, I guess.

I dunno' though, this game really isn't doing it for me just yet.

Wolf Sonic is epic fail, yeah, since it just about became the "it" gaming thing after Okami and Twilight Princess...

See though, that's the thing. Have you played the original Sonic games? Once you do, try playing stuff like Sonic 360. Yeah. The convoluted story, horrible camera, and crappy characters completely ruin the game. Oh yeah, and the rock music.

So if we're getting just three playable characters, a 2.5D game on CONSOLES, and a more "classic Sonic"-sounding soundtrack... it's reason to get excited.

Of course I've played the old Sonics! I've got a Sega Genesis.




And, yeah, theres no way I'd spend a penny on Sonic 360. From what I hear, it has sickening loading times. Like, you hear a guy say a sentence, then it loads, then he says another sentence, then it loads, etc.

No rock music in this one? Thank god.

I'm definately gonna' keep watch for more info on this. It might be something I'll pick up.

Ah, cool. I wish I had a Genesis... but I guess Sonic Mega Collection + Virtual Console is good enough for me.

Anyway. We had no formal announcement about rock music, but judging by the first video, they're just using an electric guitar coupled with "bleep bloop" sound effects. That sounds like a nice mix to me. Let's hope for no vocal tracks. Haha.

But yeah, I'm glad this is coming to Wii. Apparently, it'll hit the 360 and PS3 first, and then the Wii a month or so later. They're planning on having the graphics in the Wii version VERY closely match the 360/PS3 version. The only difference will be the resolution, from what I can tell. 360/PS3 will be in 720p, Wii version will be in 480p

 

[SL92]

This overload of news is proving more and more that Sonic Unleashed, which I thought was going to be another 3D failure, might actually shape up to be a must-buy game for me.

As long as there are less "friends", no Wiimote gimmicks, and really does play like the Genesis games.

I think I'm beginning to have faith in Sega again =O Any news on the developer? Or did I miss that.

 

[Micah]

No rock music in this one? Thank god.

NO!!! That's the only good thing that ever happened to Sonic!

 

[SL92]

No rock music in this one? Thank god.

NO!!! That's the only good thing that ever happened to Sonic!

I hope you aren't saying rock music was the only good thing that ever happened to Sonic, because I just might have to hunt you down.

 

[Bulerias]

No rock music in this one? Thank god.

NO!!! That's the only good thing that ever happened to Sonic!

 

[Micah]

No rock music in this one? Thank god.

NO!!! That's the only good thing that ever happened to Sonic!

I hope you aren't saying rock music was the only good thing that ever happened to Sonic, because I just might have to hunt you down.

:r

 

[SL92]

No rock music in this one? Thank god.

NO!!! That's the only good thing that ever happened to Sonic!

I hope you aren't saying rock music was the only good thing that ever happened to Sonic, because I just might have to hunt you down.

:r[/quote]
Wow, those quotes were seriously screwed up.

Rock music may be one of the worst things that happened to Sonic.

 

[UltraByte]

zomg. The video ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE A SONIC GAME! "2D" gameplay, no crappy Crush 40 playing the background... I really do hope SEGA's realized their mistakes, and are returning Sonic to his normal self. Maybe if we're lucky, SEGA will make Sonic less of a cocky knucklehead, and more of a kickass character.

 

[Bulerias]

zomg. The video ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE A SONIC GAME! "2D" gameplay, no crappy Crush 40 playing the background... I really do hope SEGA's realized their mistakes, and are returning Sonic to his normal self. Maybe if we're lucky, SEGA will make Sonic less of a cocky knucklehead, and more of a kickass character.

I know. <3

And to anyone doubting the validity of the game: http://gonintendo.com/?p=38560

Of course, something like this couldn't possibly be a fake. But, just an FYI... the video we're seeing was meant for press only, and the game is 3 months in development, tops... that's why there are no enemies when Sonic's scrolling to the right, nor any rings.

Some people have remarked that the video makes the game look like a "hold-right-athon"... i.e., no exploration like in the old Genesis games. Well, when they add in some enemies, it'll resemble the originals a LOT.

 

[SL92]

zomg. The video ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE A SONIC GAME! "2D" gameplay, no crappy Crush 40 playing the background... I really do hope SEGA's realized their mistakes, and are returning Sonic to his normal self. Maybe if we're lucky, SEGA will make Sonic less of a cocky knucklehead, and more of a kickass character.

I know. <3

And to anyone doubting the validity of the game: http://gonintendo.com/?p=38560

Of course, something like this couldn't possibly be a fake. But, just an FYI... the video we're seeing was meant for press only, and the game is 3 months in development, tops... that's why there are no enemies when Sonic's scrolling to the right, nor any rings.

Some people have remarked that the video makes the game look like a "hold-right-athon"... i.e., no exploration like in the old Genesis games. Well, when they add in some enemies, it'll resemble the originals a LOT.

LOL at "hold-right-athon".

I'd say it'll have some paths you can branch off on to, like the Genesis games. The game looks more than three months in development, but I don't know the game development process exactly.

 

[Bulerias]

Wolf Sonic - http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.joystiq....lfsonic_490.jpg

 

[Sizzler_Puddle]

Eeeeeeeeeeeeww...No way am I using him. :gyroidpuke:

 

[Bulerias]

Eeeeeeeeeeeeww...No way am I using him. :gyroidpuke:

Honestly, if Wolf Sonic is the price we have to pay for a game in the vein of classic Sonic, it's all cool.

 

[SL92]

Eeeeeeeeeeeeww...No way am I using him. :gyroidpuke:

Honestly, if Wolf Sonic is the price we have to pay for a game in the vein of classic Sonic, it's all cool.

Plus, he might actually turn out to be okay.

I dunno, what's with wolves in games lately? I'm not looking forward to Wolf Mario

 

[SL92]

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/23/sega-con...reenshot-leaks/

They got an update, if nobody's seen it already.

Update: Don't get too pumped -- Sega Magazine, the original source for this information, just posted a vague disclaimer saying that the info discussed in their article is back to being speculation. Sonic Unleashed is in the works with a giant budget, but the claim that it would be 2D might be dissolved by their latest mission statement: to "rebuild the Sonic brand and prove it could work in 3D environments." We'll let you know more about this situation as it develops.