Official: Sonic the Hedgehog is Coming Back in 2D!
The blue blur is back! (But what about Tails?)
Last Fall we learned of a rumor that had Sega's "Project Needlemouse" as a new 2D Sonic the Hedgehog return game. Today, we learn from GameSpot that it's true.
Those feeling nostalgic for a return to the good old 2D 16-bit days of Sonic will be pleased to learn that Sonic 4: Episode 1 will pick up from after where Sonic the Hedgehog 2 left off (my personal favorite in the series, followed by Sonic CD).
While it is billed as a 2D game, it'll make use of 3D models--similar to the implementation used in Nintendo's New Super Mario Bros.
As the name Sonic 4: Episode 1 suggests, subsequent games will be released in an episodic manner in a downloadable format. Look for the first installment this summer on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network and the Wii Shopping Channel.
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so how many "friends" join him and how many "NEW!" friends come along for the ride too?
please DONT f*** this up guys there has not been a good sonic since the sega days!
oh i WILL be downloading it
^ you mean buying it?
Please God let this be good.
A 2D sonic game, in the same style as the Genesis titles. I'm sold already.
Makes me want to go buy an xbox or wii! Wish it would work on my Sega
Sometimes old school is just better. Just look at the success of Mario bros Wii, and heck most Xbox arcade / Wii ware / PSN games.
Graphics are great and supplement a game but without a good gameplay experience all the graphics in the world can't help you.
They just have to have an option to use the Wii Balance Board as a controler :-)
Last I heard Tails wasn't going to be in this game (i think i read that on ign's article). If so, that is a real disappointment to me. Some of my best memories with the Sega Genesis were of teaming up as Sonic and tails with my little brother. Can't they do the same with this title? At least local co-op and even better if over Xbox Live.
That would be my suggestion.
They really need to do this to ALLLL the old 2D games.. like Streets of Rage and such... can't wait to play it!
Do they have any new ideas on games?
... like it should be all the way...
They did it was this title too but it was more of a "remake" of the original, still.. a good job - http://www.anotherworld.fr/anotherworld_uk/
fucking finaly, developers realize making games 3d becuase it was the new thing doesnt mean it makes good games
shooters = 3d
awesome console games = 2d nes/sega classics
Sega shuts down the Chromehounds servers, but continues milking the Sonic franchise?
Bullshit. Chromehounds was awesome, Sonic is not.
They need to make this available for PC, too!
this game made my day.
A very welcome return of the blue mascot!
I liked Sonic Adventure 1 and 2. Haven't played any others. If you can block out the grating voices, they're good games. Only thing I would've liked is better multiplayer modes.
Episodic game eh? That means full price for several small bits of the game released 3 years apart.
Now I will need to buy a Wii, PS3 or Xbox!
Uh, go play one of the 2d games on:, GBA, DS. There's plenty. Nothing new to see here.
It says that this game will pick up where Sonic the Hedgehog 2 left off, but isn't that what Sonic 3 (followed by Sonic and Knuckles) did? I would assume that since they're calling it Sonic 4 this would imply it would pick up where Sonic 3 left off, chronologically speaking.
It says that this game will pick up where Sonic the Hedgehog 2 left off, but isn't that what Sonic 3 (followed by Sonic and Knuckles) did? I would assume that since they're calling it Sonic 4 this would imply it would pick up where Sonic 3 left off, chronologically speaking.
It's actually picking up after Sonic and Knuckles. The linked Gamespot article indicates both Sonic 3 and Sonic and Knuckles, but an interview with SEGA's Ken Balough (found here) specifically states it's after Sonic and Knuckles.
Meh...
I'm so tired of franchised games...
Try to actually INVENT something for a change...
Pocketdrummer :
They did, and it kinda sucked. Sonic and the Black Knight, Sonic Unleashed. Play them. They work, but still the end product is not that good.
I stopped playing Sonic after Sonic 3 & Knuckles (yeah, the combo cartridge), which, IMHO, maxed out the possibilities of the game. Also, the replay possibilities are so numerous I'm not even sure I'm done playing it!
I don't dig the episodic format, though: Sonic games are to be played FAST. Still, kudos for the 3D graphics adaptation: probably the best scroller I've seen yet.
Actually, Sonic Adventure 2 > all other Sonic games, even though it's 3D. In fact, Mass Effect 2 is the only game I've played that's better than Sonic Adventure 2.
I was under the impressions that Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was the direct squeal of Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Reason being the opening of the game had Sonic jump off the Tornado that Tails caught Super Sonic on the end of 2, then sonic jumps off transforms into super sonic, runs / glides onto an islands, smashes into Knuckles, losses all his emeralds and the game begins. And Sonic 3 and Knuckles directly links both Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Sonic and Knuckles so this game should follow directly after that.
But I'm just nit picking I'm always happy to see a new Sonic game, I've yet to find one I didn't enjoy, sure some where better then others and I've not played the one on the Sonic the Hedgehog 360 and PS3, but still most have been solid games if you judge them by there own merits rather then compare them to past iterations.
Please make it where I can't see sonic's legs move. The whole point of him running super fast is to NOT see his legs move. Bring the 90s back!
I hope they make a pc version.