Sonic Generations Megathread

I literally screamed of joy when I saw classic Tails is available. He looks extremly cute, only it's a shame we can't play with him :C. It would be sweet if they reveal Knuckles too and maybe classic Knux and eggman too, we just have to wait.

 

Site that must not be named posted them all too.


I dunno if it's just me, but I, for some reason, am very pleased to see that the tubes in chemical plant actually look like clear tubes with mega mack in them, rather than just blue colored tubes.

 

Looking at those clean, high res shots of Chemical Plant and Stardust Speedway
Please please please make Genesis era DLC. Pleasepleaseplease

 

I like EVERYTHING that I'm seeing uploaded to the Flickr account (apart from the 3DS box-art, that is). Chemical Plant looks amazing, Classic Tails is pretty much exactly as he should be, and Stardust Speedway looks great too. Can't wait to see gameplay videos.

 

I demand Stardust Speedway DLC.

You know it's easy but wantable money just waiting to happen. D< I give credit to the effort SEGA put into recreating the stage for simply a boss battle, but I can't shake the feeling they went with the finer details because it's potential future DLC.

 

The art director of this game is doing a great job. The 3D versions of the classic stages and characters look pretty much perfect.

 

The thing is I find Modern Tails current look to evoke more femboyism than cute. It's very odd, but I imagine it's because of his 4Kids VA and those Sonic Adventure doujinshis. Whereas Classic Tails is looks cuter for his somehow more kiddy appearance. Subtle differences lead to a significantly different picture I guess.

But regardless they both look fine. And all the screenshots I've seen are freaking excellent. Spot-on and polished. I found at least four or five good wallpapers in there, like these:

 

Gah, this game just gets better and better the more I see of it. The Stardust Speedway race looks absolutely grand, and Chemical Plant is just glorious... the pools of Mega Mack, the shattered tanks spewing chemicals, all fantastic touches.

 

Classic Tails just makes me more excited to see the classic versions of everyone else. This game is definitely going to have the best cutscenes we've ever see in these games. :specialed:

 

Considering the fact that Sega put every Generations level we know of in that anniversary video...I would guess that any potential DLC levels are likely in the video as well. I'm curious at the inclusion of Secret Rings, though.

The pictures look fantastic. I do wish we'd get to see a Modern stage more, though. I want to see Classic Crisis City.

 

http://m.flickr.com/photos/segaamerica/5957553125/

How'd he get so HUGE?!

You win life

 

Trick of proportions. Metal Sonic's passing closer to the camera.

 

Wait hold up...

If there's going to be DLC of every level in that video.... Lemme make a list of that.

Marble Zone (not the beeeeest choice...)
Metropolis Zone (Okay a LOT better)
Palmtree Panic (only level I've been on Sonic CD; yes I have sinned >.>; someone please point out the other CD levels)
Carnival Night (DAT BUMPER)
Hydrocity (TWO possible DLCs?! Now we're talking... Plus Hydrocity FTW)
Lava Reef (Eh, not my favorite)
Flying Battery (kickass music <3)
Emerald Coast/Wave Ocean (Both in the vid, both basically the same thing))
Ocean Palace (Probably what Seaside Hill is going to be basically)
Final Fortress (I THINK)
Kingdom Valley (ALL OF MY MONEY)
Sand Oasis (Speed Break = Boost?)
Night Palace (Wonder how that carpet ride will work out)
Shamar (I guess that's okay, but the screen before that: FUCK NO WEREHOG)
Apotos (Eh, too white for my tastes)
Tropical Resort (spaaace)
Sweet Mountain (foood)

.... Most of those choices look pretty good, And fuck yeah is Kingdom Valley is getting DLC. If not I will cry... Also I noticed during the SA2 part Sonic was tapping his foot in boredom, and the only SA2 stage shown was City Escape. You trying to say something, SEGA? :U

EDIT: Filled in the correct names for other levels. Also, regarding the Heroes level, it could be a number of levels I think, such as Grand Metropolis (not likely), Power Plant, or something else with that color scheme somewhere)

 

That's some delicious speculation right there, but it's speculation nonetheless. I'll settle on what we're more or less certain of for now: DLC uncertain, at least one zone from each game leaving out Sonic 3, 3D Blast, Shadow the Hedgehog, Secret Rings, and Black Knight, and that's about it.

 

Wow, that Metal Sonic race looks epic.

And Classic Tails looks great. It's interesting how they seem to be following his official model sheet as close as you can get, something that wasn't even done in the old games, which used to show him with a long nose for example.

EDIT: For comparison:

 

@ "OMG SECRET" I lol'd

@ "That's some..." Well true, it is all just speculation, but you probably would think that SEGA chooses what levels they put in their videos for good reason. That, or it was just level they were putting in the game + random/iconic level from said game. If it's the latter I'll be upset since those possible DLC levels will be bought by me the minute of their announcement (on which platform I'm unsure), and all would be quite awesome to see in (Classic levels) Re-imagined HD in two perspectives, and (Modern levels) a gameplay type that WORKS.

 

Did anyone else notice in that celebration video that the Generations footage had a different life icon than the one we've been seeing? (It was the Sonic Team logo with a dark to light blue gradient)

But anyways is there anything else I can say besides holy crap this is awesome! Classic Tails, Metal Sonic, Stardust Speedway, and Chemical Plant looking better than ever. Fuck I want this game now D:

 

Those level choices were WAAY too random to not be in the game DLC-wise. But, we'll just have to see. I would be 100% satisfied if those extra levels were included in some form. Also, SEGA likes money, why wouldn't they include them? Not having DLC levels for this game wouldn't be a smart move for business, I think. It's guaranteed money.

 

It's also guaranteed work. Work isn't cheap.

 

Of course, but they'll surely do it if they know they'll make a profit. You agree that a DLC release of a pack of new levels would sell like hotcakes? Of course, depends on the levels, but release a pack with a big name like Flying Battery Zone, or a Sonic CD level, and personally I'd be all over it.