Sonic 4: Episode II

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Sonic 4: Episode II
Tweet Topic Started: Nov 17 2011, 06:58 PM (4,176 Views)
Neo Metallix	Nov 17 2011, 06:58 PM Post #1
~Doomsday Overlord~ Posts: 15,568 Group: =SB= Emperor Member #1 Joined: April 8, 2006 Gender: Male Country: United States of America Playstation Network ID: Doc_Of_D Game Currently Playing: Tales of Xillia	Ok here are my thoughts on Sonic 4. I never bought it because I just was not that interested in it. I tried the demo and I really did not mind the physics, it did not bother me. What bothered me is EVERYTHING I've seen from the game was exactly the same as before just packaged in a different wrapper. That said, what do you expect in Episode II? I personally think Tails and Knuckles will be playable and that the physics will be changed. I think it'll be a very different game in gameplay and style. Sadly I doubt Episode I will be updated making it seem very outdated when the second episode comes out. On a side note, anyone think Sonic 4 should have used the Generations engine? I know they did it in the style they did to appease nostalgia fans but I think the Hedgehog engine is simply much better.
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kimmiechao	Dec 6 2011, 09:19 AM Post #16
Launch Base Act 1 Posts: 288 Group: B Rank Guardian Member #12,545 Joined: November 19, 2011 Xbox Live Gamertag: Kimmstaa	TheWhiteOfSky Nov 25 2011, 11:02 PM ~~Cue the Half Life 2 Episode 3 jokes.~~ But yeah, I think there's a possibility of Episode II never seeing the light of day as well. It was a cool idea and all, but the execution of Episode I was so poorly done that Sega probably decided they just shouldn't bother. I thought I had heard it was going to be released in 2012? idk maybe i was wrong.. I really liked episode 1, mainly for the soundtrack, and I liked a couple of the little special touches they added into some of the levels (for example, running on the flying cards in the casino zone was pretty awesome). I do have to admit the replay value for me was small though.



ShenziSixaxis	Dec 6 2011, 03:55 PM Post #17
The Shenz Mastur Can Has Derp Posts: 999 Group: C Rank Hero Member #11,736 Joined: January 4, 2011 Playstation Network ID: TT320	IMO, the physics were kind of okay. Sure, they could have been better, but everyone who says C-Sonic's gameplay in SG was perfect or the best makes me face palm. You didn't notice the uncurling and how gimped his jump was? It was like half normal, half Sonic 4. Anyway, what I felt was weak on S4E1's part was level design. They felt rather linear. I never take the same path over and over in S3&K or S2, but I always do with S4E1 because there really isn't too much else to do. The few alternate paths aren't very useful in skipping parts or worth REALLY trying for. shrug And for some reason, S4E1 just doesn't really have anything worth playing it over and over for. I completed it, squeed over it for another week or so, and haven't hardly touched it.



ShenziSixaxis	Dec 21 2011, 04:49 AM Post #18
The Shenz Mastur Can Has Derp Posts: 999 Group: C Rank Hero Member #11,736 Joined: January 4, 2011 Playstation Network ID: TT320	http://www.tssznews.com/2011/12/20/report-sonic-4-episode-2-may-already-be-on-partnernet/ Spoiler: click to toggle We tend to not cover announcements of announcements, but we will cover this instead: An anonymous source sent a rather alarming tip to Segabits head George Perez, claiming a build of Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II already exists on PartnerNET. That alone, even above the almost expected comments concerning what's in that build, may be the most perplexing tidbit to come out of the website's exclusive this evening. "What is concerning is that the physics are exactly the same as they were in Episode 1," the source told Segabits. "Yes, letting go of the stick makes Sonic drop like a brick. The reason I am telling you this information is that if it is out in the open, the fans will have a chance to speak out and make Sega delay the game." That shouldn't surprise you too much, because previous remarks by Sega officials indicated little was going to change behind the hood. It�s the fact Sega have not learned from their mistakes with Episode I leaking in its entirety last year that's almost laughably inexplicable. It's possible Sega may again pay for that mistake, too; in a follow-up comment, Perez alleged the tipster will provide video and/or photos to back up his or her claims. Many were around to see the madness that developed on even the threat of that possibility with Episode I... then the leak happened anyway. This news, paired with word tonight from brand manager Ken Balough that he may drop a hint tomorrow concerning Episode II details, means we may be in for a wild couple of days. We will keep tabs. Thanks to Jakesterhog for tipping us. Oh god. hides EDIT: Also, remember this? Seems there was a tiny update on it. Spoiler: click to toggle ezodragrom: The Sonic 4 Episode 1 Steam registry entry has been updated, now the current version is listed as version 2, previously it was listed as version 0. I wonder if this means that the PC version of S4 Ep1 could be close to be released? Who knows. ^^; Edited by ShenziSixaxis, Dec 21 2011, 04:55 AM.



Fenroar	Dec 21 2011, 01:47 PM Post #19
Perfectionist Posts: 3,036 Group: E Rank Legend Member #9,478 Joined: November 2, 2008 Gender: Male 3DS Friend Code: 1504-6189-5960	Ah, damn it, you beat me. ]= Exact words from Balough himself. The 29th maybe?



snow toilet	Dec 22 2011, 01:24 AM Post #20
Huffing Kitty Litty Posts: 796 Group: E Rank Hero Member #11,631 Joined: December 7, 2010 Gender: Male Playstation Network ID: SnowToilet Nintendo ID: MegaVectorman Game Currently Playing: Parasite Eve	ShenziSixaxis.VIRUS Dec 21 2011, 04:49 AM http://www.tssznews.com/2011/12/20/report-sonic-4-episode-2-may-already-be-on-partnernet/ Spoiler: click to toggle We tend to not cover announcements of announcements, but we will cover this instead: An anonymous source sent a rather alarming tip to Segabits head George Perez, claiming a build of Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II already exists on PartnerNET. That alone, even above the almost expected comments concerning what's in that build, may be the most perplexing tidbit to come out of the website's exclusive this evening. "What is concerning is that the physics are exactly the same as they were in Episode 1," the source told Segabits. "Yes, letting go of the stick makes Sonic drop like a brick. The reason I am telling you this information is that if it is out in the open, the fans will have a chance to speak out and make Sega delay the game." That shouldn't surprise you too much, because previous remarks by Sega officials indicated little was going to change behind the hood. It�s the fact Sega have not learned from their mistakes with Episode I leaking in its entirety last year that's almost laughably inexplicable. It's possible Sega may again pay for that mistake, too; in a follow-up comment, Perez alleged the tipster will provide video and/or photos to back up his or her claims. Many were around to see the madness that developed on even the threat of that possibility with Episode I... then the leak happened anyway. This news, paired with word tonight from brand manager Ken Balough that he may drop a hint tomorrow concerning Episode II details, means we may be in for a wild couple of days. We will keep tabs. Thanks to Jakesterhog for tipping us. It seems as though it was a fake! Duh, duh, duuuuuhhhhhh! POW!!! Spoiler: click to toggle http://forums.sega.com/showthread.php?390802-Hold-the-Phone-Balough-Clarifies-S4E2-Cryptic-Clock-Rumor-Fake&p=6995618&viewfull=1#post6995618 Check it, home bua. Plus they took that page down. Edited by snow toilet, Dec 22 2011, 01:25 AM.



Lady BlizShadow	Dec 29 2011, 12:51 AM Post #21
I still can't use this. Posts: 6,546 Group: Former Monarchs Member #6,722 Joined: March 16, 2008	Oh hey, look, a teaser trailer: Also, Ken Balough being Ken Balough.
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Venom-Sonic	Dec 29 2011, 08:12 AM Post #22
Angel Island Act 2 Posts: 69 Group: D Rank Adventurer Member #12,553 Joined: November 21, 2011	Hmm... the lack of a mention of the Wii in both in the interview and the teaser concern me somewhat. :/
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Cee Jay Haych	Dec 29 2011, 10:07 AM Post #23
"I didn't use the whole thing ...." Posts: 3,252 Group: =SB= Kings Member #9,868 Joined: March 28, 2009	Venom-Sonic Dec 29 2011, 08:12 AM Hmm... the lack of a mention of the Wii in both in the interview and the teaser concern me somewhat. :/ Games being released in 2012. Wii U coming out in 2012. Doesn't surprise me that they left the Wii out.



Lord Master of Darkness�	Dec 29 2011, 12:30 PM Post #24
Posts: 6,570 Group: Former Monarchs Member #6,063 Joined: February 19, 2008 Xbox Live Gamertag: The Stig Pwnz Steam ID: mod1982	I am very meh about Ep.2, partially because of how disappointing Ep.1 was and partially because of how awesome SG turned out to be. Plus episodic content is...
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Tammy	Dec 29 2011, 12:34 PM Post #25
Lava Reef Act 1 Posts: 2,605 Group: E Rank Legend Member #10,015 Joined: May 29, 2009	"The Rebirth of a Villain" You mean the same villain who was in Free Riders and Generations? :I



kimmiechao	Dec 29 2011, 12:40 PM Post #26
Launch Base Act 1 Posts: 288 Group: B Rank Guardian Member #12,545 Joined: November 19, 2011 Xbox Live Gamertag: Kimmstaa	At least he said they are changing the physics engine. And gotta love that 'stache lol



Lady BlizShadow	Dec 29 2011, 12:53 PM Post #27
I still can't use this. Posts: 6,546 Group: Former Monarchs Member #6,722 Joined: March 16, 2008	Whether or not those changes are for the better remains to be seen. I'm personally tired of Sonic 4 myself. The entire thing's a veritable minefield for the fan base, and Generations has already outdid it at its own game. And overall, I'm ready to move on from nostalgia-laden efforts. Just how many more years of S4 do we have to put up with at this rate? 8\|
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Cee Jay Haych	Dec 29 2011, 01:00 PM Post #28
"I didn't use the whole thing ...." Posts: 3,252 Group: =SB= Kings Member #9,868 Joined: March 28, 2009	BlizShadow Dec 29 2011, 12:53 PM Just how many more years of S4 do we have to put up with at this rate? 8\| I believe they said there was going to be 4 parts. So most likely about 2 more years yet.



kimmiechao	Dec 29 2011, 01:35 PM Post #29
Launch Base Act 1 Posts: 288 Group: B Rank Guardian Member #12,545 Joined: November 19, 2011 Xbox Live Gamertag: Kimmstaa	It's true, maybe they are overdoing it with the remakes. But as long as they are enjoyable games I'll continue to play them



Tammy	Dec 29 2011, 01:40 PM Post #30
Lava Reef Act 1 Posts: 2,605 Group: E Rank Legend Member #10,015 Joined: May 29, 2009	I thought it was three episodes. There's gonna be another one? Dammit, Episode 2 better be good. :T



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