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Sonic Mania - Pre-Order Trailer (out August 15th)
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Bucket-o-roadkill
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I don't know how but we have managed to get ourselves into a timeline where 4 never existed. It seems CD never existed either but hey I'll take it.
20 fucking years too late but I'll take it.
RareFantasy64
Member
Definitely trailer of the year and I think it will be my GOTY
I think maybe because CD's gameplay is different from 2-Mania, they just didn't include it in that elevator gag for "main" 2D Sonic games. Hasn't CD always been sort of the odd one out when it comes to the 2D Sonics?
I agree, especially with the switch version.This is just...wow. Holy shit.
WHY ISN'T THIS GAME GETTING A PHYSICAL RELEASE!? I know it's been said more than a few times, but it makes no sense damn it! It would have such amazing boxart.
Also, we need an entire series with the animation present in this trailer. Great stuff.
A brand new 2D Sonic game in 2017, in HD, on a cart/cartridge. Kind of speaks for itself, I'm really hoping they take advantage of that fact somehow.
Munch Poke
Member
Holy shit that was hype.
I enjoyed that waaay too much.
I enjoyed that waaay too much.
Sword Of Doom
Member
If the switch had a dpad In portable mode, it would be a no brainer for me.
Besides BoTW, every other game I've wanted to play on the switch has required a dpad and it's really soured the experience for me. This is another example
Game looks so good. Hope the level design is good. That's my only concern
Amid all the Archie rumors I'm really glad that Tyson is getting an opportunity to work on Sega with something big and on an actual Sonic game. I remember when the guy had his humble beginnings doing fan sprites so many years ago, and seeing him now illustrate and animate what is easily the best Sonic design that's being adopted in the best looking Sonic game in over a decade is so exciting. The way he draws Sonic is so fucking fantastic and unique, it feels like a natural evolution of the classic Sonic era and it is the perfect depiction of his style and attitude.
I can't wait for this game.
I can't wait for this game.
Professor Lexicovermis
Member
What if CD happens "after" Mania? The Stardust Speedway stage appears to be based off the Past version shown in CD, so what if Mania features Sonic's "first" visit to the Little Planet? Then, the events of CD happen after the events of Mania, and thanks to the strange flow of time on the Little Planet, Stardust Speedway is more metropolitan by the time Sonic returns?
Ultimadrago
Member
That trailer animation.
Nice.
Nice.
Green Ninja
Banned
wait there using the Sonic CD animation art style?
FUCK YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
FUCK YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Stardust Speedway felt really likely, but I still got excited when I realized what that overgrown level was. I'm surprised they chose the Past version, though. Are they revisiting Sonic 2's scrapped time travel idea? And is that why we haven't seen Aquatic Ruin (Since that was also supposed to be a past stage)?
I'm stoked to know LZ talent is in this game; it really does feel like this game's going to be a springboard for a lot of talented people in the industry.
Part of me's curious as to what game Sega wanted you to pitch, but hopefully Mania's nigh-inevitable success means they'll come back with it so I don't want to ask (That said, my primary guesses are all long shots like Eternal Champions & Comix Zone, anyway).
I'm stoked to know LZ talent is in this game; it really does feel like this game's going to be a springboard for a lot of talented people in the industry.
Part of me's curious as to what game Sega wanted you to pitch, but hopefully Mania's nigh-inevitable success means they'll come back with it so I don't want to ask (That said, my primary guesses are all long shots like Eternal Champions & Comix Zone, anyway).
Infernal Monkey
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This is just...wow. Holy shit.
WHY ISN'T THIS GAME GETTING A PHYSICAL RELEASE!? I know it's been said more than a few times, but it makes no sense damn it! It would have such amazing boxart.
Also, we need an entire series with the animation present in this trailer. Great stuff.
Yeah, they even have 'box art' right at the start of the trailer, but nope. Still no physical release. =\
Dangerblade
Member
Refusing to get too hyped for this. Been burned one too many times. But that trailer...dam!
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Maaaan Sonic 4 should have been this
Your hype will be rewarded.
I have seen many times people bring up the Wii version of unleashed, 3ds generations and I remember seeing official stories of transformed selling best on Wii u despite being a launch title. The fact that Sega takes their exclusives to nintendo as often as they so should be a sign in their confidence in sales. I wish I could link but a brief search showed forum posts with no source and I don't where to look up sales. Additionally this is also not counting PC as now that Sega has started regularly releasing there they have sold the entire sonic series for literal dollars.
OfTheOverflow
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Awesome trailer. Music great, animation was great, gameplay was great! Can't wait til August!
Elfforkusu
Member
Trailer is great.
C'mon fellas, don't fail us!
C'mon fellas, don't fail us!
Jaded Alyx
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I feel there should be stricter criteria for GAF membership.
Because then people would remember Sonic 4 exists.
Because that would remind people of the terrible Sonic 4?
Dr. Kitty Muffins
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It's not even out yet and I am clamoring for a sequel.
Dead End Irony
Member
I want a whole damn series with the Sonic Mania vibe/style/music. It's perfect.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Isn't this well known?
Sonic & All-Stars Racing sold best on Wii U compared to PS3/360 just after the Wii U launch despite the tiny install base in comparison. Generations 3DS did the same versus the other versions. This is a reason why there have been exclusive Sonic games on Nintendo platforms.
They also have more exposure to Sonic due to the Mario & Sonic games and Smash Bros.
Soapbox Killer
Grand Nagus
I haven't smiled or felt this much joy from a trailer since Shovel Knight! My God they nailed this trailer to rocket!
Would kinda break some levels if they did that.
If I beat the game, it should say "Sonic MANIA & Knuckles" because...of course it should
ForkNetwork
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-No Quartz Quadrant
D:
-Stardust Speedway
D:
-Stardust Speedway
Omega Kirby
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Very good trailer, glad to see our blue hedgehog might be back for good.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
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Dr. Kitty Muffins
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I could see that but I would rather they just pretend like CD was an alternate timeline and not feel bound to it. I say that because I want an endless supply of Sonic Mania sequels over the next decade.
Da-Kid
Member
Just proves more and more Sonic Team doesn't know what they're doing. When your fans are making a better game than you, it should raise eyebrows.
Also I guess Modern Sonic and Classic Sonic are two different versions of the character officially? I don't understand why we have a brand new 2D game with Classic Sonic, and another with both versions. So weird..
Also I guess Modern Sonic and Classic Sonic are two different versions of the character officially? I don't understand why we have a brand new 2D game with Classic Sonic, and another with both versions. So weird..
ScientificPizza
Banned
Why didn't they just call this Sonic 4
CalamityPixel
Member
Finally after all these years.
Sonic 4 is here.
Sonic 4 is here.
Professor Beef
Banned
there's really someone in here complaining about a $2 price difference
two dollars
two fucking dollars
two dollars
two fucking dollars
Vital Tundra
Member
I don't think a trailer has ever make me want to pre-order harder than that one (was already getting the game, of course).
Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku!
Member
This game is going to be huge if they don't screw it up (which it looks like they aren't).
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