Generations on PC was mind-meltingly gorgeous, but yeah, I suspect the pared-down visual style in Lost World(s?) is to boost the frame rate.
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Sonic Lost Worlds Debut Trailer [Up: Wii U + 3DS screenshots]
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Yes it will. We are going to have "Panic Nintendo" deja vu this holiday with Wii U. Mario Kart, Super Mario & Sonic. It worked once, why wouldn't it work again? ;-p
Meccanical
Member
Once again Wii U is not a PC.
Always-honest
Banned
Finally, A Sonic game with decent art direction. Now even i am interested.
For the new page. For great justice.So... 3DS port?
Not impressed by the graphics at all. Looks fun though, and I hope you can use the Pro controller or the Gamepad.
Sonic Extreme 2.0...
GIF-O-RAMA!
Father_Brain
Banned
Looks like a pretty good direction to take, gameplay-wise.
Visually, it is kinda underwhelming and doesn't compare that well to GHZ in Generations, but that can be forgiven if it's 60fps. If it's 30, well, it'll do.
Visually, it is kinda underwhelming and doesn't compare that well to GHZ in Generations, but that can be forgiven if it's 60fps. If it's 30, well, it'll do.
Looks great. The more I watch it the more I like it. I don't like the lack of detail on the badniks. At least they have animals inside them, unlike Generations.
They brought back infinity sign spinny legs. Looks like Sonic gets them whenever he hits a speedbooster that litters the world after that tragic Chemical Plant explosion.
They brought back infinity sign spinny legs. Looks like Sonic gets them whenever he hits a speedbooster that litters the world after that tragic Chemical Plant explosion.
Hero of Legend
Member
Here's one we haven't seen since SA2:
Ledge grab.
Actually Shadow might've had that, but other than that.
Ledge grab.
Actually Shadow might've had that, but other than that.
Appollowexx
Member
Looking like another strong entry in the Sonic franchise after the excellent Generations.
Too bad I won't be able to play this one
Too bad I won't be able to play this one
Unfortunately. I'm very prepared for 30fps. Don't give a fuck though. I'm gonna need a Wii-U, Goddamn. . .
It's easy to post a still screenshot and compare to a game we know little about.
I said before, there are other factors with how technology is optimized. What if Sonic Lost Worlds has zero load times, or plays at 10x the speed, or has co-op multiplayer, or has a scope/explorable worlds that weren't possible with Generations?
I get it that screenshot looks better than a screenshot from Lost Worlds, but from what I can tell already the gameplay is faster and tighter in Lost Worlds and that may be why the graphical fidelity/style is different.
I Wanna Be The Guy
U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!
Oh I'm sure it won't. I'm sure it will be its own separate turd just like Generations was.
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
Not only 60fps, but if it allows greater continuity with 3DS, that's cool.
Sonic Colors DS was good. We can dream...
That first thing sure does look familiar...
Noo, I got booted to the bottom of the page, quoting this so people can see.
The part where Sonic has his hands out horizontally.
What I would say was what separated Sonic from Mario back in the day was the momentum-based gameplay, more than anything else. Sonic felt like a heavy pinball with legs, which made the moments when he attained that speed all the more awesome.
Most modern-Sonic games, with their focus on Boost mechanics, just never "felt" right to me, in comparison.
Phire Phox
Banned
Looking good! Hopefully the game is as good as it looks.
Motherfucker, I was JUST about to post this haha.
Initial impressions:
Thematically it seems kinda bland. They really should have gone with in-game music because since Gens their trailers have been scored terribly.
Gameplay-wise, looks fun! The wall run should come in super handy when it comes to speed runs and the like. Looking forward to seeing/hearing more about the game.
Did Rich specify when the additional info is coming? In terms of hours etc.
Young Magus
Junior Member
Glad to see I'm not the only one who went, "Sonic Xtreme is finally getting released?"
Aaand the 3d sonic are full of neck breaking speedy parts where you barely touch the controller at all.
The speed is fine.
Hot Coldman
Banned
Man, if the 3DS version is actually the proper game, I'll be fucking psyched. I can hold off on that Wii U purchase even longer.
Noo, I got booted to the bottom of the page, quoting this so people can see.
The part where Sonic has his hands out horizontally.
Wow, bravo, congratulations, amazing observation, so sharp.
There you go.
I Wanna Be The Guy
U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!
Sonic Colors DS was good. We can dream...
That's true. I have that. I consider it Rush 3. But at the moment the safe thing to do is assume the worst.
Hale-XF11
Member
Yeah, you're probably right.
Fair enough. I hope we get more info on this soon. IGN was going to have some more coverage today, right?
Chezzymann
Member
I can't believe so many people actually think the camera is going to move around like that. Are you serious? You know this is a trailer... right?
I think it looks really fun. The gameplay might even manage to capture more of a classic 2d sonic vibe in 3d, that would be my hope....
Admittedly, it is not quite as pretty as the other newer sonic games, but I think they are trying to make it look more like the classic 2D sonics in terms of art direction, which is very cool, and frame rate might also be a priority. A great frame rate could make a world of difference.
Admittedly, it is not quite as pretty as the other newer sonic games, but I think they are trying to make it look more like the classic 2D sonics in terms of art direction, which is very cool, and frame rate might also be a priority. A great frame rate could make a world of difference.
michaeltraps
Member
Really loving the backgrounds here.
SpacePirate Ridley
Member
It looks amazing! Love the retro style, the use of the original animals and how the game seems to play.
I dont like much the boss designs (at least they are cartoony), and I would have prefered sonic's original design becuase the long one stick like a sore thumb in this cartoony world but apart of that it looks great.
Cautiously optimistic.
I dont like much the boss designs (at least they are cartoony), and I would have prefered sonic's original design becuase the long one stick like a sore thumb in this cartoony world but apart of that it looks great.
Cautiously optimistic.
Man, if the 3DS version is actually the proper game, I'll be fucking psyched. I can hold off on that Wii U purchase even longer.
Considering how bad Sonic Generations was on 3DS, I wouldn't count on it.
SonicMegaDrive
Member
Hey, he's got spinny legs!
Fun confirmed?
Fun confirmed?
I see no reason why the camera couldn't be that dynamic.
Cymbal Head
Banned
Sonic Xtreme, is that you?!
Looks neat. I love the visual style and the return of the animal friends. Hopefully the movement feels right.
Edit: do the trails Sonic leaves while wall-running remind anyone else of the Super Mario Galaxy starman effect?
Looks neat. I love the visual style and the return of the animal friends. Hopefully the movement feels right.
Edit: do the trails Sonic leaves while wall-running remind anyone else of the Super Mario Galaxy starman effect?
Meccanical
Member
Noo, I got booted to the bottom of the page, quoting this so people can see.
The part where Sonic has his hands out horizontally.
captainwhat
Member
Looks cool, but it still looks like the game runs on auto-pilot.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
Ahahahaha. I was gonna say something like that, too.Man, if the 3DS version is actually the proper game, I'll be fucking psyched. I can hold off on that Wii U purchase even longer.
(Nah, I'm gonna get a Wii U for this and a few other things by the time this year ends. I've gotta play Sonic Day 1. Sorry.)
Sonic was always fast, but it was never fast for the sake of being fast. A lot of the times (especially in later levels) it would be a steady but cautious progression because running at breakneck speeds would often end with a spike, enemy or some other hazard that would stop you. Speedy gameplay came from an understanding of the level, its paths, and the enemy layouts so you could attempt to blaze through something in a matter of seconds/minutes. They have definitely taken steps to have a good compromise of both with recent games.
SMT
this show is not Breaking Bad why is it not Breaking Bad? it should be Breaking Bad dammit Breaking Bad
Here.
Although, this title seems to be a spiritual successor to Colors, which was also a really good game.
I eagerly await it on Wii-U, Wii-U, Wii-U.
Just in time really, as I got a brand new copy of colors for $9.99 yesterday from Futureshop.
I'm going to play through on the Wii-U, and see the sharper image.