Sonic Unleashed leaked gameplay video

After seeing the other sonic unleashed thread (which this should probably be merged with) I was actually thinking if they'd just do something like that it could be awesome. Hopefully they learned. Sonic just has to be on rails, it's just the way it is, so a 2.5D kind of thing would be the best way to make a new sonic. It looks like it'll be a mix of the 2.5D with a behind sonic on rails style thing like sonic and the secret rings. Could be the perfect combination.
 
It seems like its a step in the right direction, and the music was pretty cool. I'm just wondering how they'll be able to handle the camera angle switching and not messing up the controls.
 
Why can't Sega just make a g-d**** 2D Sonic for consoles and be done with it? Make it look like Bionic Commando Rearmed and sell it for $29.99. I hope Capcom's remake blows the doors off in terms of sales then maybe some of these companies will come around to the idea that 2D console gaming is worth pursuing.
 
This is exactly what they've needed to do for Sonic since Adventure kinda survived on "3D is neat!" attitude of the late 90s.

As long as it's got the level progression of Sonic Rush and not Rush Adventure, I'm sold day 1 :)

I loved Galaxy too, but I would love to see Mario get a 2.5D console game as well.
 
Guys don't get excited so easily. Remember the abortions that were Sonic the hedgehog, Shadow, and dare I say Secret Rings?

How many crappy games must we hype?!
 
[quote name='leveskikesko']Guys don't get excited so easily. Remember the abortions that were Sonic the hedgehog, Shadow, and dare I say Secret Rings?

How many crappy games must we hype?![/quote]And this looks nothing like any of them... In fact it closely resembles Sonic Rush, which was in a word fantastic.

Secret Rings was vastly superior to anything else they'd done on consoles in recent years, because it started to understand the mechanics that made the Genesis Sonic games so fantastic. I'd love to see a refinement of that formula; Unleashed's 2.5D style is even better.
 
the story has been done before


allegedly
sonic gets infected with something that turns him into a werewolf or something similar and he has to battle himself through the game My guess leading to an ultimate confrontation at the end
 
[quote name='daroga']And this looks nothing like any of them... In fact it closely resembles Sonic Rush, which was in a word fantastic.

Secret Rings was vastly superior to anything else they'd done on consoles in recent years, because it started to understand the mechanics that made the Genesis Sonic games so fantastic. I'd love to see a refinement of that formula; Unleashed's 2.5D style is even better.[/quote]

It doesn't matter how it "looks", Sonic the hedgehog "looked" like it was going to bring back the awesome 3D platforming the adventure games had. But did it?

Sure Secret Rings was better than any other Sonic game in recent years, but when you're comparing it to Heroes and Shadow that's not really saying much. It was an average game at best.

Sonic Rush, a game made by DIMPs, is awesome, I'll give you that. But I don't see the resemblance, looks more like Rivals to me and that sucked.
 
[quote name='leveskikesko']It doesn't matter how it "looks", Sonic the hedgehog "looked" like it was going to bring back the awesome 3D platforming the adventure games had. But did it?[/quote]Wait. Did you just say "Awesome 3D platforming" and end up talking about Adventure 1 & 2? They maybe weren't the travesties that Heroes and Shadow were, but Sonic has never been in 3D and been comparable to the Marios, Ratchets, Jaks, etc. The Adventure games are passable at best and have aged pretty poorly from a control standpoint.

When I first saw video of the 360/PS3 StH my first thought was, "Great. They still don't get it." It was no surprise when it was trash to me--though to the degree it was trash was a kinda shocking. Did they even have anyone play that game or just code it and send it out the door?
 
Dude, leveskikesko, we don't really even know anything about it. We're trying to have some hope here. Most of that video was a 3D modeled 2D sidescroller (2.5D, whatever). If they simply took the 2D sidescrolling Sonics (i.e. all the goods ones) and just modeled it in 3D, that would be good, wouldn't it? It wouldn't change the gameplay, only the graphics, so it would still be a good game.

I liked the Secret Rings' on-rails gameplay because it brought it back to speed and 2-dimensional movements (and never finished it because of the controls and didn't really like the upgrading elements).
 
[quote name='daroga']Wait. Did you just say "Awesome 3D platforming" and end up talking about Adventure 1 & 2? They maybe weren't the travesties that Heroes and Shadow were, but Sonic has never been in 3D and been comparable to the Marios, Ratchets, Jaks, etc. The Adventure games are passable at best and have aged pretty poorly from a control standpoint.

When I first saw video of the 360/PS3 StH my first thought was, "Great. They still don't get it." It was no surprise when it was trash to me--though to the degree it was trash was a kinda shocking. Did they even have anyone play that game or just code it and send it out the door?[/quote]

Adventure games are just passable? Funniest thing I've heard all day! ;) I believe many of you are too set on Sonic having just 2D gameplay. I for one appreciate both 2D and 3D sonics when done correctly.

Yeah, there's really no point in arguing now....
 
Argh. I'm split on this one. On one hand, the graphics are beautiful and from that video, the gameplay seems to be definitely beautiful. On the other, with Sega's lackluster track record, this could turn out to be another piece of crap. I think Sega needs to step up and make a Wii version of this. If they worked hard on the waggle, their target audience is already there for them. I guess we'll have to see when it comes closer to release.
 
[quote name='leveskikesko'] I for one appreciate both 2D and 3D sonics when done correctly.[/quote]I do too. Enough to know that 3D Sonic hasn't been done well yet, save for Secret Rings--maybe. ;)

I'm hopeful for this new game. Do we have anything real from Sega save for a few screen shots and this low-quality video?
 
[quote name='daroga']I do too. Enough to know that 3D Sonic hasn't been done well yet, save for Secret Rings--maybe. ;)

I'm hopeful for this new game. Do we have anything real from Sega save for a few screen shots and this low-quality video?[/quote]

Secret Rings isn't really 3D gameplay, that's my point exactly. You guys don't want good 3D Sonic, you just want Sonic with 3D graphics and 2D gameplay.


If you really liked Sonic 3D you'd like Adventure because it's 3D sonic done right.

Secret Rings is everything that was ever wrong with Sonic. Moronic memorizing of obstacles to get by and rarely having any real control over sonic....it's more like you're watching the game.
 
Sonic Adventure 1 and 2 hasn't aged well at all.
Sonic Heroes never did it for me, don't get me started on Sonic and Shadow The Hedgehog.
Secret Rings upgrading system and the repetitions of the level killed the game, besides the sense of speed is lost when Sonic is already running and your just pressing buttons to make him jump or what not.




Sega should reintroduce a 2D Sonic by remaking Sonic 1 through Sonic + Knuckles, maybe throw in Sonic CD, all in one huge game, all in HD.

And then start making brand new Sonic games in that fashion.


This video looks good, I like the pseudo 3D, and the behind Sonic parts that look similar to Secret Rings don't seem to be a big problem because it looks it's going to be played in short spurts.

Simplicity, level design and same music as on the Genesis is what Sonic needs.
 
"Sega" is the new "Atari."

I couldn't fuckin' care less about a Sonic game at this point, and Sega deserves *ALL* the credit for making that happen.
 
Gamers are like a damned beaten spouse when it comes to Sonic games. You've been told, and shown, before that it's going to suck, yet you keep coming back, and you keep getting your proverbial face punched in by it's suckiness. When will you ever learn?
 
[quote name='leveskikesko']Secret Rings isn't really 3D gameplay, that's my point exactly. You guys don't want good 3D Sonic, you just want Sonic with 3D graphics and 2D gameplay.

If you really liked Sonic 3D you'd like Adventure because it's 3D sonic done right.[/quote]Exactly. Sonic doesn't work in 3D as a free roam because of the core element of Sonic, speed. Mario made the transition because he's always been a bit more plodding. Sonic spazzes out when you touch the controls, which in a 2D environment is fine. In 3D you get a mess like the 3D Sonic games. Unless you put him on rails--that's the only way to really convey the core Sonic gameplay elements in 3D. Not that Secret Rings did it perfectly, but it's the right idea.

If you've not played Adventures recently, please don't. Be happy with the memory that they're good games and leave it at that. Don't do what I did and replay them and realize that they're far worse than they seemed at the time. I wish I could have my fond memories again. :(

[quote name='VanillaGorilla']Gamers are like a damned beaten spouse when it comes to Sonic games. You've been told, and shown, before that it's going to suck, yet you keep coming back, and you keep getting your proverbial face punched in by it's suckiness. When will you ever learn?[/quote]When they stop putting out the occasional gem like Sonic Rush (and to a lesser extent the Advance games). That game tells me that Sega, even if they can't seem to make a quality Sonic title when it's not on the Genesis, they can at least hire other companies who can. I've been done caring about 3D Sonic for a long while--2D Sonic I can be on board with and give a chance.
 
I saw this on Kotaku and I'm kinda excited. I was a SNES guy myself but my friend had a Genesis and I remember actually liking Sonic games back then. I don't know what happened but I remember enjoying the hell out of Sonic's first game on Dreamcast (love my Chaos). Sonic Rush didn't do it for me though.

I'm worried about the price of this game if it's not XBLA and/or PSN.
 
[quote name='daroga']Exactly. Sonic doesn't work in 3D as a free roam because of the core element of Sonic, speed. Mario made the transition because he's always been a bit more plodding. Sonic spazzes out when you touch the controls, which in a 2D environment is fine. In 3D you get a mess like the 3D Sonic games. Unless you put him on rails--that's the only way to really convey the core Sonic gameplay elements in 3D. Not that Secret Rings did it perfectly, but it's the right idea.

If you've not played Adventures recently, please don't. Be happy with the memory that they're good games and leave it at that. Don't do what I did and replay them and realize that they're far worse than they seemed at the time. I wish I could have my fond memories again. :(.[/quote]

Actually I played Sonic Adventure recently, and it's just as good as it was when it first came out. Sure the camera and controls are a bit sloppy for today's standards, but the game-play is still spot on.

Still one of my favorite 3D platformers ever. It definitely captures the sense of speed Sonic is known for quite nicely while adding a nice dimensional feel.

You just have to go into it not expecting Sonic and Knuckles.

Have you played it recently? You might just be surprised!
 
It looks pretty good...Sonic Rush is the only thing keeping me from not forgetting Sonic all together. This looks nice but I'll definitely wait for reviews on this.

If I had my way I'd have Criterion (Burnout) make a sonic game...they could probably pull off the right speed in a 3D setting for Sonic.
 
[quote name='leveskikesko']You just have to go into it not expecting Sonic and Knuckles.

Have you played it recently? You might just be surprised![/quote]But I want S&K! ;)

Yeah, actually I just replayed them both within the past year or so. That's what tainted my otherwise good impression of the games.

We'll agree to disagree. ;)
 
I kind of still like Adventure also. I just can't go through it another playthrough. for some reason, it felt like SA2 lost a lot compared to it
 
I really liked the direction that Sonic and the Secret Rings took and was comfortable with the waggle for the most part, but there were times where I felt the game just needed a proper controller. Unlike most of you guys I thought the upgrade system worked well too, although the amount of upgrades was a little ridiculous.

All in all, that game proved to me that there was still a little life left in the franchise for consoles. If they can take that core gameplay and polish it up with next-gen graphics, a better camera, the use of a regular controller, and no fuckin' repetition, I'd consider it a Day 1 purchase.
 
I really hope they do this like Sonic Rush's 2.5D style. Sega CAN make a good Sonic game, it's jus that when they try new things (Sonic 06, S&tSR) it usually ends up failing. This might actually work, though. At least one of my dreams will come true if it does.

One thing I really dislike about Sega is that they NEVER listen to their fans. Us major Sonic fans have been trying to tell them stuff for YEARS, yet they don't listen. They try something, & if it sells well, it's good in their eyes. If you took a shit in a bag & someone buys it for $100, wouldn't you get another bag & take another shit?
 
[quote name='Segasonic01']I really hope they do this like Sonic Rush's 2.5D style. Sega CAN make a good Sonic game, it's jus that when they try new things (Sonic 06, S&tSR) it usually ends up failing. This might actually work, though. At least one of my dreams will come true if it does.

One thing I really dislike about Sega is that they NEVER listen to their fans. Us major Sonic fans have been trying to tell them stuff for YEARS, yet they don't listen. They try something, & if it sells well, it's good in their eyes. If you took a shit in a bag & someone buys it for $100, wouldn't you get another bag & take another shit?[/QUOTE]

They didn't really do anything new at all with Sonic 06. Had it been a lot more polished I think it would have been recieved better, but between all the loading, glitches, and slowdown it's easy to hate. They also should have thrown out the "adventure" aspect. Just going level to level would have been best.


In any case, this game looks awesome and had better be for 360 or PS3 :p
 
[quote name='whoknows']
In any case, this game looks awesome and had better be for 360 or PS3 :p[/quote]
From SEGA Magazine:

"Sonic unleashed will be on the cover of the next PLAY magazine, it will also feature in Nintendo's magazine (NOM) and will be in the August issue. The screens I have uploaded are from the Xbox 360 version of the game, however, the game is going to be a multiformat release."

That confirms a Wii & 360 release. Now to see if Sega still cares about PS3, which they probably shouldn't.
 
[quote name='Segasonic01']From SEGA Magazine:

"Sonic unleashed will be on the cover of the next PLAY magazine, it will also feature in Nintendo's magazine (NOM) and will be in the August issue. The screens I have uploaded are from the Xbox 360 version of the game, however, the game is going to be a multiformat release."

That confirms a Wii & 360 release. Now to see if Sega still cares about PS3, which they probably shouldn't.[/QUOTE]
Well I have a 360 so I'm set as far as that goes. :)
 
I just seen the gameplay footage and It looks surprisingly fun. The only Sonic games Ive purchased were Sonic Adventure and Sonic Rush. Seems to be fast paced and more to its original sonic roots. Hopefully the final product turns out to be great.
 
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