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[CrisKre]

I wouldn't be surprised that the entire tiered speed system was created because the game likely doesn't have gravity implemented in an easy to understand way and/or the system isn't very friendly to human error. Needing not one but two buttons to reach top speed (which is likely required to navigate certain sections of the stages) is needlessly complicated. The use of single button isn't even necessary (see Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2). They most likely had players careening off the stages entirely during gameplay tests so they decided on a tiered speed system. That's probably the same reason why the parkour system exists, too.



Nice thinly veiled insult. How mature of you.

Many people, myself included, have expressed how 3d Sonic games seem to lack precision. It somewhat worked on previous 3d Sonic games due to their design. If you are going to add complexity to the level design as shown in this trailer and screens, changes need to be made to accommodate them. Seems like a great choice.
Plus the article states they went with that different direction from the conceptual phase, so I doubt the changes where made after starting playtesting, but rather where implemented first and designed around. .

 

[Daingurse]

If you think that was crazy awesome, you should see the stuff he put in the Sonic 1 port for iOS/Android.

Gah, no consoles right? That's just the shot in the arm Sonic 1 needs. I never liked Sonic 1 much, because I started the series with 2.

 

[Trogdor1123]

Wish it was coming to vita...

 

[Zoramon089]

Wish it was coming to vita...

Don't get this started...

 

[Daingurse]

Don't get this started...

Haha, port begging really is useless. Guy just needs to suck it up and buy a Wii-U when the time comes.

I already raged during the original reveal myself, haha.

Fuuuuck! You win Nintendo. I'm so salty right now.

 

[RagnarokX]

Guy, but the jokes on people thinking Tails is a girl go back for years.

Miles "Tails" Prower. Miles Prower. Say it slowly.

Spoiler

Miles Per Hour

"I just noticed, I'm a giiiiiiiirl!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-0wkUz1mpU#t=3m1s

 

[Kageshinzo]

Wow.

That is honestly the worst videogame music I've ever heard, and I've been playing games for 23 years.

You must not have played Suikoden V.

 

[MvmntInGrn]

Better comparison to Generations:


Lost World looks better IMO. It's less busy and the new style more than makes up for the less demanding graphics. Also I suspect that this game will be the return to 60fps for Sonic games, I don't really see any other reason for them downgrading the graphics so much. (I'm not saying this as a bad thing)

Despite being less busy and generally more simple looking the end result looks much nicer to me. Looks a lot like Super Mario Sunshine with Super Mario Galaxy-themed geometry.

 

[celebi23]

Huh, the idea of those 6 bosses made me think about this video:
http://youtu.be/hePIWmjV4bg?t=4m58s

It goes over the various story ideas of Sonic Xtreme and there's one that has 6 shadowy creatures coming out of the Master Emerald

 

[greycolumbus]

I adore the Galaxy template. Seeing this makes me more than ecstatic.

 

[rockx4]

I didn't have much interest when it was announced, but damn the game looks pretty amazing.

 

[Dark Schala]

You must not have played Suikoden V.

But that was intentional.

 

[FlyFaster]

Tiered structure to movement speed, depending on if you are holding down neither, one of, or both the triggers.

This sounds great. I actually had a similar thought after playing generations. More control is better.

 

[TheOGB]

Huh, the idea of those 6 bosses made me think about this video:
http://youtu.be/hePIWmjV4bg?t=4m58s

It goes over the various story ideas of Sonic Xtreme and there's one that has 6 shadowy creatures coming out of the Master Emerald

I was wondering if even that was from Xtreme, and it appears as though it is.

 

[Fimbulvetr]

"I just noticed, I'm a giiiiiiiirl!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-0wkUz1mpU#t=3m1s

Wh- why does he have cleavage?

 

[Net_Wrecker]

The OST better be Colors tier too.

I want this kind of magic.

 

[Seda]

Wh- why does he have cleavage?

Seems like a dream sequence.

 

[Daingurse]

Wh- why does he have cleavage?

Dat cartoon magic.

 

[Shinta]

The OST better be Colors tier too.

I want this kind of magic.

Alright, playing Colors again. Hope you're happy.

I think the new gameplay controls will be awesome honestly. This allows them to finally make a game with much more interesting and complicated platforming, like the Mario series. At the same time, you get more of the speed stuff.

Like Colors and Generations were 2D/3D hybrids, with level designs split in half, this sounds like it's split between exploration and speed.

Count me in. This is a system seller for me.

 

[Poke]

This game's visuals just blew me away. So very gorgeous.

 

[Danthrax]

welp



i came

I don't recall this ever happening. Unless this is a 2P thing?

It's possible. In single player. I've done it before. You have to do a crazy jump for which Tails doesn't have enough time to catch you before you fall past his plane into the death pit below. His AI has to screw up a bit, basically.

 

[OzPinoy]

Good to see that Nintendo warchest is put to used with moneyhatting worthy exclusives. This game is a good start.

 

[Roo]

Looks exactly like any other Sonic game
not impressed.
I still have to finish Colors so...

 

[Platinum_D]

Those look great man thanks for sharing

 

[GDGF]

Dat cartoon magic.

Fuck now I want to watch the Dungeons and Dragons cartoon.

 

[Daingurse]

Alright, playing Colors again. Hope you're happy.

I think the new gameplay controls will be awesome honestly. This allows them to finally make a game with much more interesting and complicated platforming, like the Mario series. At the same time, you get more of the speed stuff.

Like Colors and Generations were 2D/3D hybrids, with level designs split in half, this sounds like it's split between exploration and speed.

Count me in. This is a system seller for me.

Yes, Sonic having "gears" like a car, actually makes sense. It will be nice to actually be able to control the motherfucker again, the modern games are not made for walking around.

 

[TriAceJP]

This....

This looks like. dare I say it? A Sonic 3D game! What I hoped a 3D Sonic game would look like 14 years ago, anyway.

I have high hopes (hahahaha, Sonic Syndrome).

 

[Seik]

Finally back from work and saw the trailer.

All

Over

My

Fucking

Body!

 

[Poltergust]

Fun fact: Tails was a girl on Sonic 2 on the Game Gear (which preceded Sonic 2 on the Genesis). He was changed to a boy later on.

 

[RagnarokX]

Wh- why does he have cleavage?

Cuz he's actually a girl in that segment? Click the link. They got teleported into a fairy tale book by one of Robotnik's inventions. Though he is like 8 years old and making Rouge jealous.

 

[That Dude John]

Yes, Sonic having "gears" like a car, actually makes sense. It will be nice to actually be able to control the motherfucker again, the modern games are not made for walking around.

Finally, lol.

 

[Xbudz]

It's pretty neat how Sonic goes 3D on Wii U before Mario.

 

[bon]

I was wondering if even that was from Xtreme, and it appears as though it is.

If Sega is intentionally using Sonic Xtreme as inspiration for this game my mind will be blown.

 

[BladeoftheImmortal]

I may have to buy a Wii U :'(

 

[Anticitizen One]

I guess you could say im PUMPED for the new Sonic game:

 

[Poltergust]

Cuz he's actually a girl in that segment? Click the link. They got teleported into a fairy tale book by one of Robotnik's inventions. Though he is like 8 years old and making Rouge jealous.

I was about to mention that he's 8 before you edited lol.

 

[Kageshinzo]

But that was intentional.

Doesn't make it any less worse though. Every minute I spend in that village was cringe-inducing.

 

[CrisKre]

Wrong thread. Oops.

 

[$200]

Looks neat, but couldn't they use something better than that generic Newgrounds soundtrack...

 

[TheCongressman1]

Thought I should officially claim my name on the run button idea: [URL="http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=39918978&postcount=5280]http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=39918978&postcount=5280[/URL]

So, you're welcome Sega. I'm very glad you went with it.

 

[ZombiePlatypus]

God dammit. I don't wanna believe, but this looks good.

 

[qq more]

I may have to buy a Wii U :'(

Oh the tears

 

[Seda]

Oh the tears

qq more
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[Fimbulvetr]

Cuz he's actually a girl in that segment? Click the link. They got teleported into a fairy tale book by one of Robotnik's inventions. Though he is like 8 years old and making Rouge jealous.

That was kinda my point.

 

[KeRaSh]

This looks amazing. I haven't been hyped for a Sonic games since Sonic Adventures 1 / 2 (I was a Chao breeding addict... and I'd probably still pay full price for a dedicated Chao breeding simulation).
Being a 3DS owner feels awesome.

 

[RagnarokX]

Looks neat, but couldn't they use something better than that generic Newgrounds soundtrack...

I think I found the next Jun Senoue:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c15tyF-zxPM

Needs more unnecessary drum sample!

Here's a good remix of a good song from an awful game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq041forRpI

 

[Poltergust]

I think I found the next Jun Senoue:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c15tyF-zxPM

Needs more unnecessary drum sample!

Here's a good remix of a good song from an awful game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq041forRpI

You just called Sonic Advance 3 awful.

I don't like you anymore.

Spoiler

(Good musical taste, though.)

 

[Alienous]

I didn't even consider that this game could be 60fps. If so, the seeming side-step from Sonic Generations (graphically) is absolutely forgivable.

 

[FireVoa]

I know the Sonic cycle tells me not to be fooled... But that looked like a good bit of fun!

 

[Kandinsky]

Dat cartoon magic.

Oh man.