Sonic Unleashed confirmed for next-gen consoles

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Strubes

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/23/sega-confirms-sonic-unleashed-after-video-and-screenshot-leaks/

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.

For the past few days, we've been seeing a gaggle of screenshots and a somewhat dubious gameplay video (check it out after the break) for Sega's recently trademarked title Sonic Unleashed. Self-proclaimed Sonic experts have weighed in on whether the leaked media is "teh fake," but all doubts were crushed by a recent confirmation by Sega Europe -- Sonic Unleashed is on its way to unspecified consoles for a November release, and as many pieced together from the leaked video, much of the gameplay is returning to the series' 2D roots.

You'll be able to traverse the game's 12 stages as Knuckles, Tails or the eponymous hedgehog, who has picked up the ability to transform into Wolf Sonic, seen in the concept art above. We aren't crazy about the prospect of a foam-mouthed, feral version of the beloved protagonist, but we're pleased to know they're keeping the game's character lineup to a minimum. There's a chance we'll be hearing more about the title at SEGA Gamer's Day in May -- keep your fingers crossed that no additional whimsically named forest dwellers pop up on the game's roster until then. Video embedded after the break.
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Keeping it simple so far. Just Knuckles, Tales and Sonic are playable characters (thank god..though I wouldn't mind playing Shadow).

Here's a few pics as well.

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While I'm sure most of you will come into this thread with a pessimistic mindset because of recent titles, I'm keeping very optimistic about this.

EDIT: Spoiler tags are on rather large pics.
 
Well I'm pleased to hear it. Yet I hope the final product doesn't turn out to be another loading time that takes so long, that you'd swear you were at the doctor's waiting room.
 
i'm always optimistic when it comes to the blue hedgehog.... specially because sonic rush and secret rings were a step forward, not a big one but still a step, and i hope this game ends up being good (and that comes out to either wii or ps3)
 
Hmm..well most of the yellow ones have already been addressed. Like how it's only going to be Knuckles, Tails and Sonic so far. Kept on a 2D backdrop, and switching between 2.5D and 3D on the fly. :)
 
that cycle happened to me only twice xD with shadow and the 360/ps3 one... however i hope it does not happen again... and i doubt it i mean what could possibly go wrong with a 2.5D sonic?
 
Looking at the gameplay footage, it looks very promising. But just like Mega's cycle, I don't want to get fooled again. It happened to me with Sonic Adventure. The first couple of levels were great and then everything just collapsed.

One thing that I noticed about these games is that the music just isn't as memorable as the Genesis titles. If they bring back the great music and keep 2.5D, this could be the greatest Sonic game since 3.
 
CreepinDeth said:
One thing that I noticed about these games is that the music just isn't as memorable as the Genesis titles. If they bring back the great music and keep 2.5D, this could be the greatest Sonic game since 3.
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Agreed, though I love the opening song for SA1, and the final boss music for SA2. :)
 
Ditch every playable character except Sonic, leave it 2-D, don't fill it with bottomless pits(RUSH), and then we can talk.
 
fhqwhgads said:
Ditch every playable character except Sonic, leave it 2-D, don't fill it with bottomless pits(RUSH), and then we can talk.
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Ok, have fun talking to a wall.

I'm happy they're keeping it Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails. And 2.5D rocks with this. 8)
 
Strubes said:
Ok, have fun talking to a wall.
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Because I bet I'm the only person who wants Sonic to go back to the way he was on Genny...
 
fhqwhgads said:
Because I bet I'm the only person who wants Sonic to go back to the way he was on Genny...
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Hmm, I wonder if you know that the second player can play as Tails on the Genny as well. And that it happened often.
 
fhqwhgads said:
Because I bet I'm the only person who wants Sonic to go back to the way he was on Genny...
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well i just want a sonic game that is as good as the genny ones (or at least the dreamcast ones)
 
Strubes said:
Hmm, I wonder if you know that the second player can play as Tails on the Genny as well. And that it happened often.
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I do know that, it doesn't change my point.
 
fhqwhgads said:
I do know that, it doesn't change my point.
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You said you wanted Sonic to go back to the way he was on the Genny...which turns out Sonic and Tails were playable characters. We can end this discussion though, because you don't like sonic, and as you've said via text:

"Why am I even debating this? I don't give a **** about this game."
 
Strubes said:
Hmm, I wonder if you know that the second player can play as Tails on the Genny as well. And that it happened often.
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I would take Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Eggman. No one else. I think that's just a pipe dream though. :-\
 
Homicidal Cherry53 said:
I would take Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Eggman. No one else. I think that's just a pipe dream though. :-\
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I wouldn't want to play as Eggman. Or are you just talking about characters you want in the game?

fhqwhgads said:
For the reasons I also stated via text.
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Ah, assumptions.
 
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