The Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Megathread

I'm sorry Tweaker. I did watch the video to see if Ken provided any good information for discussion and unfortunately he did not.

But that's okay, I'll go back to being quiet.

 

Your troll would make sense if at any point I had addressed discussion of the interview itself. I did not; I just want you to stop whining about Spax. If there's anything new you learned from it you'd like to discuss, feel free, but this will not turn into a circlejerk just because you don't like how he conducted the interview.

 

...what? This wasn't a troll. Others posted their opinion about how the interview was conducted and I didn't see you accuse tell them they were trolling. Is it because I was a page late?

This isn't a circlejerk or an attempt to create one. Jeez, man, I'm Sonic's friend, I deserve better than this.

Also, the release date is confirmed as "autumn or so" according to the Spanish interview. It's kind of disturbing they haven't lined up a release date yet. I reckon it's nearly Autumn...

 

Your rampant sarcasm indicated you were trolling. My statement was directed towards everyone, not just yourself; I'm tired of seeing people whine about Spax. We're done. Move on, please.

 

I probably shouldn't even have posted the interview—should have known it'd cause pointless whining about how he conducted the thing. Fuck it all.

Anyway, I'm not even bothering to discuss either of these interviews. Maybe it has something to do with my current BioWare craze, but I'm just disinterested now. Any word on when the next update's gonna show? Last I remember, Ruby or someone else was saying something about it happening this week.

 

Yeah, he did. Its probably on Thursday as is usually the case with these things.

 

The Japanese website has been updated!

http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicTheHedgehog4/

2010.08.18
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2010.08.18
Add Character
Introduce additional zone
Add Gallery

So this confirms that the zone that's going to be featured next over here in the States will be Lost Labyrinth.

But guess what?


THE MINECART LIVES (with added torch)

From the looks of things, you'll be able to carry this thing around. Maybe, and just maybe, the minecart will be on and off, and won't have that crazy ass trigger shit.

Another thing they added, which is pretty funny:



Egg-Dynamite!

 

Holy crap! I wonder what's up with the torch.

My guess is that the torch is for the new act 2, in which the minecart plays a role but you ain't on it always. That's what I predicted and it seems to be accurate. Also note how Sonic is lit differently for the stage now.

 

Inb4 Labyrinth Rehash

It looks NOTHING like Labyrinth.
In fact, it looks rather good. Much better than Splash hill, which just looked wierd.

 

I don't remember seeing any of this in the leaked videos.

This is absolutely fantastic.

EDIT: I wonder if that torch acts like the lights in Sandopolis Zone? Maybe you need to find flames to keep the torch (and the level) lit.

 

This is good. This is VERY good! Bravo, SEGA. Bravo.

Lost Labyrinth looks fucking GORGEOUS in direct-feed pictures.

 

Interesting update, I can see a little bit of polish has been given to the overall textures and tiles too. I'm surprised they kept the minecart, wonder what that's all about. The dynamite is interesting as well, does Sonic have to carry it around?

I'm very pleased to see some new ideas, much better SEGA.

 

The level you should recognise, but the fire? That is all new. Seems like a rather platformy gimmick, so I'm thrilled so far. Plus the minecart isn't gone entirely. I wonder how it plays now.

This was just pointed out at SSMB. The cart is moving forwards without the screen being tilted. That's a plus no doubt.

 

Yeah, I just edited my post; I think the torch will have to keep being relit like the Sandopolis torches.

 

Fuck sake SEGA. You see?
The reception is overall MUCH BETTER when you release information on a zone periodically, instead of randomly.
Doing so dispells any doubts in the fans mind (or vice-versa, but that doesn't seem to be the case this time around)

I like the idea of Torch very much. It adds a layer of challenge, in the sense that you can't see what's ahead of you, so YOU CAN'T GO FAST, unless you're a moron (or Psychic).
Maybe you light the Torches on the wall as you progress allowing you to find the exit....
EDIT: Ninja'd on the last part.

 

Hmm. Just noticed this shot. I would have thought that Sonic would be wheel-o-feeting that far down the hill. But the ball is just being dropped from not very far behind so it is possible that he wouldn't be doing that animation just yet. Gonna keep a watch out, cause you can't really tell from that shot so it's kind of pre-emptive and silly I hope. But...

As much as I'm really liking the level, I have a bone to pick right here:

That spring needn't be there, it just takes control away from the player. They should have to jump on the ledge, avoid the spear and jump up to the next platform. Everything else is looking lovely though.

 

Oh my god, I saw the minecart and I literally pissed myself laughing. Brilliant executive decision. XD

 

Wait.

Look at the minecart screenshot. Why does the timer say 7' 33'' 01? This would imply it's still a giant long clusterfuck of a level from the leaks.