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System(s): Microsoft Xbox 360 (Xbox Live Arcade), Sony PlayStation 3 (Sony PlayStation Network), Nintendo Wii (WiiWare), Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad (App Store) |
Publisher: Sega |
Developer: Sonic Team / Dimps |
Genre: 2D platformer |
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Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is a Sonic the Hedgehog episodic game with its first episode released in October 7th, 11th, 12th, and 13th in the US regions, October 7th, 13th, and 15th in the EU region, and October 12, 13th in the JP region. It was originally codenamed Project Needlemouse, after Mr. Needlemouse, the name given to several early prototypes of Sonic.
The game was first announced on the GameSpot website on September 9th, 2009, the 10th anniversary of the Sega Dreamcast. The game will be a 2D, download-only title on Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, WiiWare, and Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch; and will feature HD graphics on the former two platforms. It is a direct sequel to Sonic & Knuckles and is set after the events of that game. It was released in episodic format, with its storyline spread across several episodes. Takashi Iizuka, who was involved in level design in Sonic 3 & Knuckles, is involved with the development, while Jun Senoue is the game's Sound Director.
On March 22, NGamer revealed that the game will have 3 Episodes, each comprising 4 Zones. [1] Each Zone has 4 Acts, the last of which is a boss battle with Sonic's perpetual nemesis Dr. Eggman.
Both the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 versions support custom soundtracks.
Contents
Gameplay
The game intends to replicate the feel of 16-bit era Sonic games with elements such as momentum-based physics and classic-style badniks. Each zone will feature 3 acts, similar to Sonic 1's gameplay, along with a boss act. The homing attack and spin dash are present.
Pricing/Release Dates
On September 27, 2010, IGN posted a news article saying that Sega had announced the pricing and release dates for the game.
It will cost $15 on all console releases (1500 Wii Points and 1200 Microsoft Points respectively). The iPhone price is $9.99.
The dates for Sonic 4's release on all platforms was also revealed:
- October 7th for iPhone
- October 11th for WiiWare
- October 12th for PlayStation Network
- October 13th for Xbox Live Arcade
Criticism
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 has been criticised due to the design and content of the game. Some people believe that it is not a true sequel to the classic games, due to Episode I's content being largely based on that of previous games with minor changes, and level design that features speed boosters in every level (a staple of Dimps' level design with their previous Sonic games) and object placement that forces the use of the Homing Attack. The latter is a move that some fans do not feel belongs in a 2D game, particularly not one based on the classics and set before its debut in Sonic Adventure. The music has also been criticised, due to it featuring low-quality synths and drum samples (the latter from Sonic 2, not the more advanced ones from Sonic 3) that vary little between songs.
A highly controversal item is Sonic's design, which is the modern style model that debuted in Sonic Adventure and has since received refinements until its most recent state in Sonic Unleashed. Many fans believe that the classic Sonic design should have been used, and a petition was set up for SEGA to include the different version. However, in a magazine Takashi Iizuka said that the classic style wasn't returning, as all games since Sonic Adventure have featured Sonic in his modern design.
Production Credits
Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 credits |
Resources
Artwork
External links
- Official Website
- Japanese Official Website
- Initial announcement (and teaser trailer) on Gamespot
- Project Needlemouse Music from Hedgehog Day on YouTube
- Sonic 4 announcement and trailer on Gamespot
- The interview with Ken Balough on Gamespot
- Sega America Blog: Project Needlemouse Character Countdown – Finale and Concept Art!
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2007 Sonic the Hedgehog | Sonic the Hedgehog 2 2009 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | Sonic & Knuckles 2010 Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I | Sonic Adventure 2011 Sonic the Hedgehog CD 2012 Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II | Sonic Adventure 2 | Sonic the Fighters |
2006 Sonic the Hedgehog 2008 Sonic Unleashed 2009 Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection 2010 Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing 2011 Sonic Generations 2012 Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed |