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Sonic Boom (BRB/Sanzaru, WiiU/3DS) gameplay preview/info, screenshots, and trailer
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Poltergust
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The character designs (and probably the story, too) are completely out of the developer's hands since they have to match up with the show, which the developers have no control over.
I really hope that the music isn't all dubstep, though.
It's Sonic Boom. Some of those locations are in the screens and trailer.
Kabuki Waq
Member
Sonic cycle is just like the pes cycle
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=730030I'm actually more hyped for this now than I was earlier after slowly digesting it all. There's loads of potential here, IF done correctly.
BTW, it's clear we need a SonicGAF sub forum.
Join us, won't you?
jackissocool
Member
I can't believed I'm looking forward to a Sonic game, and I doubly can't believe it's this.
It's amazing that in this day and age NOBODY recognized it. Every shot even shows some kind of "ring" structure... That's amazing, really
Jaded Alyx
Member
Indeed. And it looks fantastic.
I don't understand mainly Knuckle's design. Amy and Tails look fine to me, though. Sonic is too tall, slim, and not very iconic in this. It will look jarring for the uninitiated to understand why Sonic is taller and smaller depending on the upcoming games.
HOWEVER, this is the first time I've really seen a Sonic game look exceptionally fun to play. The gameplay may very well be the winning part of this that we can't see yet. I'm afraid it will be ruined like Ratchet & Clank All 4 One was, but if handled well, it could be a decent four-player experience like Super Mario 3D World.
HOWEVER, this is the first time I've really seen a Sonic game look exceptionally fun to play. The gameplay may very well be the winning part of this that we can't see yet. I'm afraid it will be ruined like Ratchet & Clank All 4 One was, but if handled well, it could be a decent four-player experience like Super Mario 3D World.
Oh god they actually used Bangarang on the trailer? Jeez.
Anyway, the gameplay looks like it could be quite fun, and the ex-Naughty Dog developers gives me confidence, although this may end up being another rushed Sega product that ultimately doesn't let the developer flex its muscles.
I liked Lost World, so I'm going to remain optimistic about how fun this game will be, but I have a feeling it's going to get middling reviews as well.
Anyway, the gameplay looks like it could be quite fun, and the ex-Naughty Dog developers gives me confidence, although this may end up being another rushed Sega product that ultimately doesn't let the developer flex its muscles.
I liked Lost World, so I'm going to remain optimistic about how fun this game will be, but I have a feeling it's going to get middling reviews as well.
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
Maybe not, but they'll need to exploit those differences to get the most out of their level design, and so they're still going to get away from any pure identity that could otherwise be attained.
I'm with Congressman on this one: there's too many risks involved with this many developers culled from the Sony quartet of platforming games (Crash/Jak/Sly/Ratchet—poor Spyro) who each want to call something their own. This is why we have smaller studios making smaller games, so that they can feel they own their work. Experimentation and taking influences from other games is important, but now would be a good time for Sonic Team to simply hunker down on one of their previous design documents and figure out what they can refine.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
I thought of that not long after reading about this game.
The developer did say they are doing some compelling things with the Gamepad.
Reggie did say that a new game would show off NFC.
Hmmmmm...
Hard to tell. The devs says they are using the Wii U Gamepad in cool ways, but don't want to talk about it just yet.
bobbychalkers
Member
Another gif
Hilarious climbing animation aside. I really like how open it is. Seeing all the rings in the background and all the gaps even further in gives an idea on how open it can be.
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Hilarious climbing animation aside. I really like how open it is. Seeing all the rings in the background and all the gaps even further in gives an idea on how open it can be.
Should be, yes, he's ex SEGA Technical Institute. His level design work also includes both True Crime games.
It won't be. Remember the Sonic Lost World trailer? That song was nowhere to be found in the actual game, as far as I can remember.
Now that was some Crash Bandicoot-looking stuff
It's nice to see that the WiiU can handle the engine very well. Imagine retro using it for a metroid game. That would be nice.
Man, your gifs are just too awesome. Makes it muuch easier to get a better look at the game. The gameplay elements in the trailer were super-short.
Pretty bad-ass way of climbing by using your... knuckles.
Jaded Alyx
Member
It's amazing that in this day and age NOBODY recognized it. Every shot even shows some kind of "ring" structure... That's amazing, really
I wonder if anyone back then guessed it was from a Sonic game.
iShouldGoPro
Member
It took them this long to think of that title?
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
Interesting how much of this big push can be attributed to the STI connection. Yasuhara and Cerny both went to Naughty Dog, and now Naughty Dog alumni want a piece of the Sonic pie. If only Yasuhara would collaborate with Sonic Team, or even Cerny with BRB and Sanzaru...
This game give me better feelings than Lost World did. The visuals don't looks like a custerfluck. I noticed the character design was very western inspired (the only ones I'm not fond are Sonic and Knuckles, but I'll get over it pretty fast).
Making all of them playable is pretty much a plus for me. The bandages seems to give them some different powers.
I'm pretty much ok with the game. Too bad it's exclusive for Wii U, I'll probably have to watch someone playing it. I'll support them trying the 3DS version though.
Making all of them playable is pretty much a plus for me. The bandages seems to give them some different powers.
I'm pretty much ok with the game. Too bad it's exclusive for Wii U, I'll probably have to watch someone playing it. I'll support them trying the 3DS version though.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Can't be stated enough.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
The bandages must be a cruel franchise joke waiting within one of the TV scripts.
"We'll just get patched up!"
Level design looks remarkably like Red Mountain from Sonic Adventure.
butman
Member
Because mummies are the new zombies.
I have my fingers crossed. I'm always hoping for a great Sonic Game. Lost World had potential, and despite the negative criticism it got, there was a lot of things I liked about that game. But it just never came together. That's my only fear for this one. I hope the gemeplay and the level design all flows.
Ninja Scooter
Member
it's a shame Sanzaru has to slum it making this shit. Sony should have kept them on board to make a platformer.
You know what... I don't like this one bit. really don't like the new style (especially the music). I am also not thrilled by the gameplay info. While it may be a good 3D action game, it really does not sound like a platformer at all. I really don't want to see Sonic turn into a western franchise should this series overtake Sonic Team's games popularity/profitability wise. I'm not saying it looks like a bad game, but I have conflicting feelings about it. However, I would be more accepting if it was based off Sonic Underground stylistically. On the other hand, I have very little faith in Sonic team doing anything right. I am just a guy that wants a good 2D Sonic game.
ZombiePlatypus
Member
The trailer makes it look and sound like a cheesy Saturday morning cartoon (and considering it's a tie-in to the new show, it all makes sense), and character designs are still...kinda off-putting, but the gameplay and levels look awesome. I know, I know, sonic-cycle, Lost Worlds looked awesome too. Point is I'm very cautiously optimistic. A little. (Not liking the sound of speed not being the focus here.)
Did they mention at all, what the Japanese side of Sega is cooking up for Sonic? Also, I thought Sanzaru was a Sony studio since they did Sly.
Did they mention at all, what the Japanese side of Sega is cooking up for Sonic? Also, I thought Sanzaru was a Sony studio since they did Sly.
I'll wait for Sonic Team's game then.
they likely still are.
Also who says their slumming it? Beware worked on Sonic and it was by choice, its very possible the exact same thing happened here.
freethoughtbubble
Member
I'm liking what I'm hearing so far, particularly the bit about Sonic being about "joyous movement," and turning Amy into something other than an annoying chick character. I kind of hope this game blows away the Sonic Team Sonics just to see what the reaction would be...
LAUGHTREY
Modesty becomes a woman
I'm not a huge Sonic fan, I've played all the Genesis games and Sonic Adventure 1/2 but goddamn that Knuckles design is hi-larious. They just stuck his tiny head on a giant body.
A Sonic game not made by Sega, how much you wanna bet its the best Sonic (3D) game ever made?
A Sonic game not made by Sega, how much you wanna bet its the best Sonic (3D) game ever made?
SolidSnakex
Member
I'm pretty sure that they are making another one for Sony. On their Facebook they updated with this and mentioned that it's just one of the things that they're working on. But last year they posted this, which i'm guessing is a pretty big hint of what they're also doing
Foreverial Tiedup Sonic
the graphics are pretty fuckin slick specially for wii u, i actually like the animation too. nice gifs man
Which is why it's so sad that this is the first Cry3 game on the WiiU. We know the engine runs well on the system but no one uses it.