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Sonic Generations Gameplay Walkthrough (Classic And Modern) [Non-Playable Cream]
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Diablohead
Member
But it allowed sega and devs to learn that we bitch like mad over sonic and they go do things about it, that is what I mean.RagnarokX said:
Without sonic 4 being delayed this game could have been stuck with uncurling, slow ass acceleration, shitty rolling physics and walking up walls, but we will never know.
Unless I missed a super in-depth preview, we don't know about uncurling on the ground and rolling physics. In the latest video those things appear to be absent (except for Sonic uncurling when he rolls onto the corkscrew bridge) but we don't know what buttons the player was holding; the player could have been holding down and forward like you have to do in Sonic 4. Hopefully E3 impressions will clear this up.Diablohead said:
jump_button
Banned
Modern looks so boring really hope they more like sonic colors gameplay later for him, if not they should just cut him.
MisterOmegaOne
Banned
Anyone see the classic sonic model so small standing on/against some of the environment? when he's standing against the tv screens and the rings he looks like a miniature sonic
BlazeHedgehog
Member
RagnarokX said:
I'm probably putting a noose around my own neck here, but I don't know if I'd be quite as anal about physics in Sonic Generations, speaking personally. Yeah, it'll suck if the game is uncontrollable, but as far as being "accurate" goes, I'm not too bothered by what I've seen so far.
Sonic 4 was cannibalized simply by the notion that Sega wanted to bill it as "the sequel to Sonic 3". Those are big shoes to fill, and rather than make a game that felt like an evolution of Sonic 3, they just made a pointless, hollow, nostalgia-grab - a game that lacked any of the personality or character so carefully imbued in the original Sonic games. The bad physics just helped sell the "Yeah, we don't really care enough about this game" vibe exuded from Sonic 4.
Sonic Generations is showing a bit more attention to detail with regards to character and style. Classic Sonic looks like the "old concepts filtered through a modern lense" that we should have gotten with Sonic 4. On top of that, the music is great, the visuals are great... While I would definitely very much enjoy it if they nailed classic Sonic's controls and gameplay concepts, I'm willing to let that slide a little bit more in this case.
The Xtortionist
Member
You outrun the fucking screen.
And Sonic 4 Ep 2 should just be brand new classic-style stages on the Hedgehog Engine.
D
Deleted member 81567
Unconfirmed Member
Day 1. As always. The gameplay looks fantastic and this is Sega's chance to show the haters Sonic isn't dead.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
That's why I'm not letting my hype go through the roof yet. I mean, it looks amazing and appears to do everything right, but until I get my hands on the game in some form (ie: a possible demo), then I'm going to try to keep my hype in check.RagnarokX said:
I also need to see more levels other than Green Hill Zone. What will the Modern and Dreamcast levels look like for Classic Sonic? Will they have multiple level layers to run through? Will they hold up in "2D" play? Will the Classic zones hold up in 3D play? What will the maps look like--will they encourage exploration? Will the special stages be similar to older special stages, or will they be completely new?
These are just some of the questions I have in the back of my mind for this game. But as long as it's fun, like I thought Colours and Unleashed were, then I'll likely enjoy this game. I've been satisfied with what I've seen so far. I'll be willing to let expectations of Classic gameplay slide if the overall presentation and product is excellent, like a few have already said in this thread.
Also: Soundtrack, Day 1. :3
Barkley's Justice said:
Pfft! The contemporary gameplay is basically what Sonic always did in our dreams.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPC8W672mXc
Running at blistering speeds, running on water, huge jumps, crazy set pieces.
That's modern Sonic.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
This is probably the better video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUy4yvv8aD4&t=3m08s (until 4:28 or so). From the *fantastic* OVA.ZealousD said:
I wonder if they are going to stick what the original pitch leaked years ago that said the game would have levels from games up to Sonic Adventure 2 in the game.
Which the video was direct feed, since the camera didn't capture the lighting very well. Far to over exposed.
Also, the Sega sure loves the "Giant Fish chasing sonic while on rails" element that has been in a ton of 3D sonic games since Adventure 1. This time they even got rid of the allusion that it wasn't on rails and just put Sonic on a set of rails.
Which the video was direct feed, since the camera didn't capture the lighting very well. Far to over exposed.
Also, the Sega sure loves the "Giant Fish chasing sonic while on rails" element that has been in a ton of 3D sonic games since Adventure 1. This time they even got rid of the allusion that it wasn't on rails and just put Sonic on a set of rails.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
Ruby said in the other thread (and I think other sites reported as well) that the game will have levels from "Genesis", "Dreamcast" and "Modern" games. Though I'm not sure if I should take that at face value and theorize about other games being in there--mostly because I'd like some Sonic CD levels and Game Gear levels in there too (C'mon, Sunset Park Act 3!).Drkirby said:
RubyEclipse said:
BlazeHedgehog
Member
The "Classic, Adventure, Modern" motif was even referenced in the videos in the OP. I think the guy mentions it near the end of the Modern Sonic run.
This reminds me, back on April 8th (before the first gameplay trailer), Trunks on Sonic Retro said that according to a source, the game would have remade levels of each major Sonic game with unlockable costumes.Drkirby said:
Slingerland, one of the site staff, verified this a couple of pages later.
Classic looks incredibly awesome. I'm really loving it.
Modern looks alright but that's cool. I don't need the modern zones to be amazing, I need them to be alright. I think of them as an interesting way to see classic zones through a new perspective.
But classic is where it's at. This is what that absolute piece of shit Sonic 4 should have been like. I'm just glad Sega finally seems to get it right.
Modern looks alright but that's cool. I don't need the modern zones to be amazing, I need them to be alright. I think of them as an interesting way to see classic zones through a new perspective.
But classic is where it's at. This is what that absolute piece of shit Sonic 4 should have been like. I'm just glad Sega finally seems to get it right.
BlazeHedgehog
Member
OMG Aero said:I would totally pre-order this game on Steam if I get to put this on my Pyro:
It's too bad you can't equip shoes in TF2. I would probably dig Sonic cleats for the Scout.
And then there was that fan-made hat that gave the Engineer an Eggman mustache and goggles...
Azure Dream
Member
Sega1991 said:
They added the Essential Accessories, that replaces the Scout's shoes. Hell, they replaced the Pyro's entire head to do Foster's Facade.
Would also need to modify the Scout pistol taunt so he says "You're too slow!"
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
"And as you can see in this cave section, this represents a part of the modern Sonic design philosophy..."
*Sonic then glitches and falls into abyss*
XD
Classic Sonic looks awesome! ^_^
*Sonic then glitches and falls into abyss*
XD
Classic Sonic looks awesome! ^_^
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
More confirmation (though I don't know how reliable the magazine is, but Sonic Stadium seems to be on the ball quite often) that a 3DS version is in the works: http://www.sonicstadium.org/2011/05/nintendo-accion-magazine-confirms-3ds-sonic-game/
Sega Sammy has also removed the PC and 3DS listings from its report, however. But this might be due to them accidentally letting those details slip through too early:
And it seems that Cream is in Sonic Generations:
Sega Sammy has also removed the PC and 3DS listings from its report, however. But this might be due to them accidentally letting those details slip through too early:
TSSZ News said:
And it seems that Cream is in Sonic Generations:
TSSZ News said:
We'll see what google image search comes up with. I'm sure it could only be wholesome family content given the Sonic fanbase: http://www.google.com/search?q=Crea...&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1680&bih=919Stat Flow said:
SolidSnakex
Member
I don't have a problem with Sonic's friends as long as they aren't playable.
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
Nirolak said:
WHY.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
...Nirolak said:
Look on the bright side--it could be like Colours DS where the friends simply made cameo appearances and weren't too important to the narrative. And we already know she isn't playable.Marrshu said:
Pretty much... unless their names are Tails and Knuckles (and Amy could be hard mode or something).SolidSnakex said:
ElRenoRaven
Member
Dark Schala said:More confirmation (though I don't know how reliable the magazine is, but Sonic Stadium seems to be on the ball quite often) that a 3DS version is in the works: http://www.sonicstadium.org/2011/05/nintendo-accion-magazine-confirms-3ds-sonic-game/
Sega Sammy has also removed the PC and 3DS listings from its report, however. But this might be due to them accidentally letting those details slip through too early:
And it seems that Cream is in Sonic Generations:
Well I knew my hope was unfounded. I knew Sega had to be hiding something. I can see it now. You play as his friends like like you did in SA 1. They're just hiding that. lol Sega just can't go without fucking up a Sonic game. I predict we will find out there are some Bigs The Cat Fishing sections next.
Hitlersaurus Christ
Banned
Sega has said since the fisrt time this game was announced that characters from the past 20 years would be APPEARING in the game, NOT PLAYABLE. Why is this a surprise to anyone? Are you people retarded?
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
Nirolak said:
oh dear God
Also, are the URL/image/quote etc. buttons broken for anyone else using FireFox 4.0.1?
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
It was even reiterated in the linked article.Hitlersaurus Christ said:
None of Sonic's friends are playable. It's just Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic. There doesn't appear to be a Sonic 2006-esque "Last Story" section of the game either. She, and other friends, will be added to the game for most likely a quick cameo or a Colours DS-like appearance. The friends could also just be featured in cutscenes only.
Well, this is horrifying...Combichristoffersen said:oh dear God
RobbieNick
Junior Member
w00tkins said:
Since there are hub worlds in this game, I believe most of the cast will be in it for a quick cameo. Probably to give Sonic an extra mission or level. See Sonic Colors on DS.