Sonic 4: Episode 2
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Bobinator
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I'm not the only one still hearing the 'dying cats' soundfont on the title and end of act tally screens, am I? God, I was really hoping they'd fix that. I'm not asking for perfect Genesis-quality music, but... if you can't do retro, don't even try! Just do orchestral stuff like Generations, everyone was fine with that! You're good at that, Sega!
I'd try to comment on the gameplay more, but that's a little difficult since people are pressing the camera directly into Sonic's face.
Eh, have another video, anyway. OK, I believe the physics HAVE been fixed this time around. This is good! I like that! Here's the problem. The level design is so automated and Rush-like it looks like you don't even get a chance to USE them. The boosters and such were in Episode 1 to cover up the physics, so now that they're gone, they aren't really needed.
I'd try to comment on the gameplay more, but that's a little difficult since people are pressing the camera directly into Sonic's face.
Eh, have another video, anyway. OK, I believe the physics HAVE been fixed this time around. This is good! I like that! Here's the problem. The level design is so automated and Rush-like it looks like you don't even get a chance to USE them. The boosters and such were in Episode 1 to cover up the physics, so now that they're gone, they aren't really needed.
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Why not? FM synthesis, which the genesis sound engine, is simple as all get out to compose with. Perfect is a different matter, but it's sure not hard to find anyone who is good with FM. In fact, if anyone nowadays is using FM, they're probably a whiz with it.
Autosaver
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http://www.sonicstadium.org/2012/03/sonic-4-episode-2-mobile-to-feature-two-exclusive-levels/
Full footage of one of the snow levels + some news. The mobile edition will features two exclusive levels (Episode I had exclusive Mine Cart + Pinball stage).
Full footage of one of the snow levels + some news. The mobile edition will features two exclusive levels (Episode I had exclusive Mine Cart + Pinball stage).
Sergeant Brown
An Eggman Fan
Well, apart from that weird walking through loops "bug", the level design is solid and the gimmicks are spread out and explained.
I think we have a good game in our hands.
I think we have a good game in our hands.
Sega posted more pictures.
http://blogs.sega.com/2012/03/13/new-screens-for-sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-ii/
Plant boss? Has there ever been one before? I'm not quite sure.
http://blogs.sega.com/2012/03/13/new-screens-for-sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-ii/
Plant boss? Has there ever been one before? I'm not quite sure.
Autosaver
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IIRC, when the concept art was revealed he was compared to Sonic's final boss in Sonic Adventure.
742mph
My work is never done yet
It wouldn't surprise me if the old zone they're bringing back is Wing Fortress (in the form of Sky Fortress), and it's important to the story because it's how Sonic and Tails get to the Little Planet.
EDIT: No PC version? Why can't Sega just use an emulator like they did with Generations PC?
EDIT: No PC version? Why can't Sega just use an emulator like they did with Generations PC?
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Bbop800
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"Sonic Team has no plans for future episodes"
I find this surprising, since I could have sworn that they promised 3 episodes when they announced Episode 1.
Perhaps they've caught th-... the Half-Life 2 curse?
I find this surprising, since I could have sworn that they promised 3 episodes when they announced Episode 1.
Perhaps they've caught th-... the Half-Life 2 curse?
Violo
Resisting Pony Avatar
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Unless Sega are being absolute idiots and saying it will be on PC before saying it isn't, then I highly doubt it won't be on PC.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wM7RerwvOA
Oil Base Sandopolis Plant Zone.
TOO. MUCH. SPRINGS. SEGAAAAAAAAA.
Oil Base Sandopolis Plant Zone.
TOO. MUCH. SPRINGS. SEGAAAAAAAAA.
Bbop800
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That's pretty much the first thing I noticed when I saw the first gameplay trailer. It doesn't seem like Dimps has changed their Rush style at all. I wish that they could actually think back to the Sonic Advance series, and then realize why all of this automated stuff doesn't work.
Most people seem to be fine with that kind of stuff, but for me it's just meh.
Bobinator
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My theory is that most of the people who buy this game would get bored if the game ever made them do any real platforming, and feel good when the game just tosses them around everywhere so they can 'go fast'. :V That, or Dimps is lazy. Or hey, even both!
Also, here's what Sylvania Castle Act 1 sounds like. It doesn't sound like dead cats!
But it still doesn't sound any good.
Also, here's what Sylvania Castle Act 1 sounds like. It doesn't sound like dead cats!
But it still doesn't sound any good.
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