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[R3TRODYCE]

That looks terrible which is disappointing because I was looking forward to it.

 

[jacob armitage]

Looks fun. The villains give me a bit of a skylanders vibe.

If they are going for some simple, Mario Galaxy like worlds i sure hope it has a better framerate than generations.

 

[Silent_Ocarina]

It looked a little weak graphically, but I was surprised to see new types of gameplay. I'm a little concerned about the camera angles, though. I'm eager to learn more.

 

[SirUltimos]

I'm down to try it. Looks great!

 

[Revven]

This looks... really awesome so far. Cautiously optimistic. I know the Sonic cycle has been broken for me but damn, I'm a litttttle worried since they're shifting to slightly different gameplay.

 

[Javier]

OMG! Green Hill Galaxy!

 

[Spieler Eins]

Gameplay will probably not be too different from the previous games, but I'm quite disappointed by the looks. I much prefer the ,,broader'' looking levels that often happened to be visually stunning compared to the simplistic Galaxy graphics with generic cartoon vibes. The level shown actually even looks lacklustre compared to the style Galaxy had. Sonic's model also looks worse than in the last entries, no?

Hopefully the other stages improve, or the final Sonic game bought by Nintendo is a more ,,traditional'' platformer. (meaning, Colours and Generations, not the shit before that)

That looks terrible which is disappointing because I was looking forward to it.

Yeah, I'm surprised by the positive reception. Was hoping for it to improve on Generations.

 

[JoeM86]

This does look interesting. I want to see more before I judge, though

I think I understand what you are getting at. My concern is that the art direction is targeting even younger kids than normal. It gave me a Skylanders vibe. I guess they did this same sort of style in Colors, though, and that game was fine.

Because having colour in a game means it's for kids?

I really don't get this complaint that I keep seeing over and over in regards to graphics. It's ridiculous

 

[orioto]

I'd be able to forgive that for 60fps, no-load times, etc. etc.

yeah i don't know, i know WiiU is in some kind of technical mystery from the beginning but it's meant to be something slightly more advanced (in term of ram and shaders at least) than a PS3. Just compare that to Sonic Generation, i don't know it's weird.

 

[Vanille]

Looks kind of nauseating.

And yeah, visually it doesn't look too hot. Lots of janky animations.

 

[lunchwithyuzo]

I'm just disappointed it isn't Sonic Adventure 3.

Personally I'm elated it appears to be going after the Colors/Generations mold mixed with a dash of Galaxy. The Xtreme fisheye is kinda cool too.

Besides, you mean Adventure 5. Adventure 3 was 2006 and Adventure 4 was Unleashed.

 

[khaaan]

Surprisingly impressed, it's also the first time the 3D segments look like they could be pretty good.

Edit: Sometimes youtube comments can be great.

i bet nintendo made this game and gave sega credit just like when nintendo made sonic adventure 2 in secret. why you think mad space in sonic adventure 2 look like mario galaxy? tell you why because nintendo made sonic adventure 2 and they also made sonic-extreme but sega cancelled it because they got prideful and jealous so they made another game. also where is sonics fat son from last game? he was cool

 

[VashTS]

So do I get a new power every time I beat a boss and robotnik is the final boss,

Spoiler

but turns out to be an alien weak to bubbles

?

 

[Heyt]

Watched it again 720p. Gameplay looks really amazing, I look forward to see the level desing. The game still looks bland and blocky.

 

[Lasdrub]

He just wants Shadow the Hedgehog 2, man.

Those games are pretty good, then?

 

[Minyobi]

People really need to chill on the Sonic Cycle business.
It is not reality anymore.

 

[eXistor]

The other side of me is disappointed from seeing them abandon perfecting what they had.

If you're referring to Generations, I'm sure Sega hasn't abandoned it. That's gonna have to be multi-platform though.

 

[Somnid]

Cautiously optimistic. Not a Sonic fan by any means but I have liked some in the past.

Throw in a SA2 Chao mini game I'll buy it no questions asked. I've been waiting for that to make a comeback.

 

[Tenki]

It reminds me of Mario Galaxy. It looks great.

 

[silenttwn]

So this is the cgi for art direction comparison :

and the game:

I don't know.. It's weird, probably really early or intentional but it looks pretty simple and lame in term of model/shader/light...

Even compared to Mario Galaxy actually.

Technical prowess aside, the actual aesthetic is nice. I'm glad this Sonic is routed in the fantasy world of the early titles.

Also, the antagonists look decently designed to me. They're at least something fresh looking for the series.

 

[MarkusRJR]

Watching the trailer again, it's obvious the game looks way worse visually than Sonic Generations and even Sonic Unleashed. WTF?

Looks like it was done by the Sonic Colors team.

 

[Dicer]

Hot damn...Day 0

 

[daveo42]

Wow...that trailer was good. I'm really interested in seeing how it plays and how they implement the main bad guys into both story and gameplay.

Dare I say I'm hyped?

 

[red731]

Do I hear this in the trailer? Benny Benassi- Cinema or am I hearing things?

ed: beaten by bearcatjosh on last page

 

[Kunan]

Looks kind of nauseating.

And yeah, visually it doesn't look too hot. Lots of janky animations.

The jump animation, in particular. He bounces off the enemies seemingly frozen in time.

 

[Mpl90]

Guys, I repeat: loop while running is back, check at around 0:52 - 0:53

 

[Akira]

Looks good, if a little... Galaxy-y. But aren't Sega tired of Sonic's design? I mean, it hasn't changed at all since Sonic Adventures in 1999.

 

[Shadow Hog]

Whoever is the city planner on mobius needs to be shot.

Mobius only exists in the comics and old Dic shows.

 

[daakusedo]

Whaa, they already drop colors formula... but I still see some drill power making sense!

 

[Refyref]

This looks really good!

So do I get a new power every time I beat a boss and robotnik is the final boss,

Spoiler

but turns out to be an alien weak to bubbles

?

That would even better!

 

[SEGAvangelist]

Definitely feeling the Xtreme/Galaxy vibes. So hyped now.

 

[Village]

colors ey
i cannot say this was somehow un expected

I am still dissapoint

 

[Lasdrub]

This does look interesting. I want to see more before I judge, though


Because having colour in a game means it's for kids?

I really don't get this complaint that I keep seeing over and over in regards to graphics. It's ridiculous

It's not color, it's the character design. I don't care how it looks as long as it plays well, but it's hard for me to say how it plays based off of that video.

 

[King Boo]

no playable knuckles? ok i'll buy it when it's cheap then.

 

[Zornica]

The other worlds in the preview screen has me interested. I'm really hoping it's a good platformer.

there are screenshots? oO must've missed them

(I didn't like the stage they showed in the trailer... I was hoping they'd go the colours route. I guess I set myself up for disappointment)

 

[Frumix]

Watching the trailer again, it's obvious the game looks way worse visually than Sonic Generations and even Sonic Unleashed. WTF?

It isn't actually worse, it just utilizes much simple assets which stems from the artstyle rather than from lack of effort. What, Sonic the Hedgehog doesn't look realistic enough? Do I need to post screenshots from Sonic CD?

 

[TreIII]

It almost seems too apparent what Sonic Team was citing as far as "quirky boss squads" go.

That aside, the game does look nice. Albeit I wish it focused less on boosting. Hope there are at least multiple paths through the levels, like Colors.

 

[Valkyria]

Awesome, I need a Wii U now. E3 can not come sooner with a price cut, at least for Europe.

 

[ColdBlooder]

Does every title need to be a technical showcase these days?

Gameplay looks amazing. And if the trailer is anything to go by, you´re running so fast, you don´t have the time to appreciare the visuals anyway. This game needs locked 60fps more than super duper high res textures.

 

[Solid SOAP]

This looks fanTASTIC. The announcement of every new Sonic game has been leaving me floored, this looks beautiful and fun as hell.

The Wii U renaissance begins.

 

[GiantEnemyGoomba]

When is this coming out? Holiday I assume?

Yep!

(unless they plan on releasing it only a few months after reveal)

 

[LTWheels]

I like the use of classic badnicks. Cant wait till they reveal new information.

Aways have had a soft spot for Sonic. I still have my megadrive from my young days.

 

[Tan]

I really don't like the deadly six.

 

[Smooth Operator]

Level design looks cool.

 

[.la1n]

It looks alright, obviously not a lot to go on from just this video. Where is everyone getting the no shitty friends idea? I thought we even had confirmation that his "friends" would be appearing in the game.

Also, I see a ton of edges I would hate to plummet off of repeatedly, let's hope that has been fixed.

 

[Linkstrikesback]

actually you are right.
i don't mind the move on the side ( like ezio or altair does ) to progress faster.
i'm all for new mecanics in that scenario.

Grabing a ledge is not something i see doing well with sonic.
Since that wasn't something done fast it just kill the gameplay for me.
Sonic isn't associated with speed for nothing.

Sonic had something similar called the side jump or the wall jump and his main use is to take shortcuts to be faster.
that grabing part left me with a very slow impression. i don't like it.

Its quite possible the wall grab is there to replace just running headfirst into a wall and coming to a dead stop. You forget to jump in time when you come to a wall? Sonic runs up it instead, helping to keep the games pace. This would be especially important as a method to keep momentum if boosting is gone , as the gameplay sections didn't seem to have a boost bar.

 

[jj984jj]

It's a bit weird that they aren't using the Unleashed/Generations engine for this, I wonder if it's just that the gameplay couldn't be done in it or if another developer is making this.

 

[J@hranimo]

Looking back at the trailer over and over I notice....

- Boost-less gameplay
- Green Hill zone revamped in Sonic Xtreme fashion.
- Different speeds = different run animations? Like one clip he was running with hands to side like Unleashed/Colors/Generations and then running with the figure 8 animation.

Just from this one trailer I see they're really taking into consideration Sonic's older games and ideas and at least trying to make them into this. I'm just so surprised they took and the scrapped ideas from Xtreme and, according to this, are actually making them work.

 

[Kokonoe]

Yep!

(unless they plan on releasing it only a few months after reveal)

Sonic games usually come out in November, so I'd guess around then.

 

[Eric C]

villains look meh

But gameplay actually looks like it could be decent.

More visually-similar level. Which is why the comparisons are coming, because it totally looks like Jade Gully did.

Here's some Sonic Xtreme footage for those who want to compare.

Like I said earlier

It really does remind me of Sonic Xtreme + Galaxy