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the_only_moggy

03-02-2010, 10:11 AM

Apparently Yesterday; Feb 2nd was Hedgehog Day, Who Knew!?

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4325485553_4986b82cf7_o.jpg

It seems that Sega have been running competitions and giveaways due to a large fan response to Last Months Character Countdown. (http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/106/1061480p1.html) Due to this love, Sega has decided to reciprocate (as if finally returning to Sonic's 2D roots wasn't enough for us) and declared this week (1st - 7th) beginning Feb 2nd (someone really needs to tell Sega that weeks tend to begin on Mondays) "The Week of the Hedgehog."

Now while any budding artists amongst you may have missed your chance to send your scratchings into Sega all is not lost for something is coming tomorrow that we can all enjoy.

Yep, come Feb 4th Project Needlemouse will have an official title!

Finally Speed Freaks and Hedgehog fans alike will have a banner to rally behind. So head on over to the Offical Sega Blog (http://blogs.sega.com/usa/category/project-needlemouse/) for all your Sonic intel and revel in the retro goodness.

For those of you out of the loop or had given Sonic up for dead; Project Needlemouse is an all new upcoming Sonic game, returning to the series 2D roots and starring only the Spikey Blue Dude himself, not a Shadow or Chip in sight. I don't know about you, but I certainly have a heart big enough to forgive and give one of my earliest gaming memories a second chance.

Edit

It's official and a few of you hit the nail on the head, the unveiled name is indeed:

Sonic the Hedgehog 4

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2716/4329198841_42c313205b_o.jpg

But in a twist Sega have added the fact that this will the first of an episodic game brought to us through the PSN (and XBL and WiiWare). Information is still scarce right now but head over here (http://uk.gamespot.com/news/6249457.html?tag=latestheadlines;title;1) for the new trailer and here (http://www.sega.co.uk/sonic4/en/index.html) for the official website, not much to see there yet we now know when to expect this to hit: Summer. Expect more details soon. That name again:

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1

The-Twitching-Peanut

03-02-2010, 10:44 AM

kjkg

03-02-2010, 10:47 AM

(I refuse to call him by his new name).

Wtf, new name???

Anyway, hope it turns out to be better than the code name!

The-Twitching-Peanut

03-02-2010, 10:48 AM

Wtf, new name???

Anyway, hope it turns out to be better than the code name!

Eggman

the_only_moggy

03-02-2010, 10:52 AM

"Project Needlemouse" One of the most useless Codenames ever devised.

Could you imagine the Normandy Landings (Operation Overlord) being called in hushed tones Operation: French Holiday?

Back on topic. I hope that it is a decent nostalgic hark back to Grass roots Sonic and all we have are Tails, Knuckles and Dr. Robotnik (I refuse to call him by his new name).

1. According to Wikipedia (not the best source I know):

The codename is derived from Sonic's prototype name, Mr. Needlemouse, when he was being pitched by his designer Naoto Ōshima.

2. I hate the name Eggman too, I remember the comic books and tv shows and of course the games, he was always Robotnik, because he turned all the cute animals into evil robots. Then again, if you read through the blog, they keep referring to the bad guys as 'Badniks' which while I know is their name, could mean a return to the original moniker?

The-Twitching-Peanut

03-02-2010, 10:55 AM

1. According to Wikipedia (not the best source I know):

2. I hate the name Eggman too, I remember the comic books and tv shows and of course the games, he was always Robotnik, because he turned all the cute animals into evil robots. Then again, if you read through the blog, they keep referring to the bad guys as 'Badniks' which while I know is their name, could mean a return to the original moniker?

1. I believe it is also in this months Edition of OPM UK so that should be more reliable.

2. I do hope so *get's all misty eyed*

Jam

03-02-2010, 11:42 AM

I hope that it is a decent nostalgic hark back to Grass roots Sonic and all we have are Tails, Knuckles and Dr. Robotnik (I refuse to call him by his new name).

I'm glad you mentioned that; what were they thinking changing his name to 'Eggman'? Not the first bizarre decision Sega have made regarding Sonic.

<cough>werehog<coughcough>

Something else they should definitely get rid of for the new game - HUMANS! No more Presidents or Empire Cities or Station Squares; take it back to Mobius and let's relive the Green Hill Zone glory days again!

The-Twitching-Peanut

03-02-2010, 11:49 AM

I'm glad you mentioned that; what were they thinking changing his name to 'Eggman'? Not the first bizarre decision Sega have made regarding Sonic.

<cough>werehog<coughcough>

Something else they should definitely get rid of for the new game - HUMANS! No more Presidents or Empire Cities or Station Squares; take it back to Mobius and let's relive the Green Hill Zone glory days again!

I never knew that the planet was called Mobius, but Green hill ftw (Y)

wrightandrewjames

03-02-2010, 11:57 AM

"Project Needlemouse" One of the most useless Codenames ever devised.

Could you imagine the Normandy Landings (Operation Overlord) being called in hushed tones Operation: French Holiday?

Back on topic. I hope that it is a decent nostalgic hark back to Grass roots Sonic and all we have are Tails, Knuckles and Dr. Robotnik (I refuse to call him by his new name).

Well although not well known to every Sonic fan that was the original working title for Sonic 1. So they might as well have called it Sonic The Hedgehog 4, which I believe they will.

The Normady Landing equivalent might as well have been Operation Normandy Landing considering the code name would have lasted about as long.

And yes it's Dr. Robotnik or nothing. It was to do with him reversing his name. He was Dr. Kintobor. Until an accident with the chaos emeralds made him what he is now (i.e. back in the 90s). The name change I think was due to the Americans. Keeping it simple they named him after what he looked like: an Egg-man. This however in no way reflects the intelligence of the American People as I am quite sure they don't have to name eveything literally. They just need to spell everything phonetically. :P

Jam

03-02-2010, 12:01 PM

I never knew that the planet was called Mobius, but Green hill ftw (Y)

This seems as good a time as any to ask; what exactly does 'ftw' stand for? All I know is that it means something is good haha.

Yeah Sonic's original planet was Mobius (certainly according to Sonic The Comic anyway :D!) I was a real Sonic nerd back in the day...ah, memories...

The-Twitching-Peanut

03-02-2010, 12:05 PM

They just need to spell everything phonetically. :P

ROFL, to be fair though the English aren't any better when it comes to Chinese translation. Chinese has we see it is spelt phonetically to make it easier for us, but I think the US are worse offenders for that sort of thing.

This seems as good a time as any to ask; what exactly does 'ftw' stand for? All I know is that it means something is good haha.

Yeah Sonic's original planet was Mobius (certainly according to Sonic The Comic anyway :D!) I was a real Sonic nerd back in the day...ah, memories...

lol young padawan FTW means For The Win, but I remember Sonic the comic and the lil robot that used to call the readers "Boomers".

amplifiedAnt

03-02-2010, 12:09 PM

Please be good, please be good, please...

Actually, he's always been known as Doctor Eggman in the US and Japan. The whole Dr. Robotnik/Dr. Kintobor story is non-canon and was only featured in UK books/comics (albeit official ones). It basically comes down to whether you want to believe that the original Japanese version or the UK's translated one is definitive.

Jam

03-02-2010, 12:17 PM

Chrisbes32

03-02-2010, 12:17 PM

the_only_moggy

03-02-2010, 12:36 PM

What I hope is that they use the PSN store instead of making it a Blu-ray release. As much as I loved Sonic 2, I wouldn't pay �40 for an updated version. Whack a 3 to 4 hour game on the store, with two player co-op (Tails), charge us �12, and we're all happy! Well I am! :P

They've already confrmed that Sonic is the only character in this new game, which is a shame imo since I'm a big fan of Tails and Knuckles, but if this is a reboot then I'm sure we can expect them at a later date.

I'm hoping for more than a 4 hour game, and even though this is a return to the 2D roots of the series I don't think that necessarily means a game like the originals. From what I'm aware of, this new game will mostly play like the 2D elements from Unleashed (the best part of that game). Tbh I'm hoping for a massive game with lots of levels and at least 10 hours of gameplay.

wrightandrewjames

03-02-2010, 12:46 PM

ROFL, to be fair though the English aren't any better when it comes to Chinese translation. Chinese has we see it is spelt phonetically to make it easier for us, but I think the US are worse offenders for that sort of thing.

I was referring more to the American English from English, where letters especially 'u' decided to jump ship arcoos the Atlantic.

Actually, he's always been known as Doctor Eggman in the US and Japan. The whole Dr. Robotnik/Dr. Kintobor story is non-canon and was only featured in UK books/comics (albeit official ones). It basically comes down to whether you want to believe that the original Japanese version or the UK's translated one is definitive.

Well Wikipedia (that always trustworthy source of information) says that the English version was "Dr. Robotnik", and Japan his name in the manual is "Dr. Eggman" but this is just an assumed name based on his shape (sorry America). In Japan it's listed as unknown, but Yuji Naka has stated that "Robotnik" is his real name. I'd go with him seeing as he programmed the original game.

As for playable characters moggy has beat me to it. Only Sonic in this one. Tbh who would really want to play as Tails? It was bad enough in Sonic 2 being the furry shield to Sonic. You could never keep up. Better without him, although cameos would be fine.

The-Twitching-Peanut

03-02-2010, 12:54 PM

I was referring more to the American English from English, where letters especially 'u' decided to jump ship arcoos the Atlantic.

Perhaps American Immigration didn't like the look of them?

It is a shame that Sonic is the only character, does anyone know if they are going to completely redesign the old levels or HD them?

the_only_moggy

03-02-2010, 01:19 PM

Perhaps American Immigration didn't like the look of them?

It is a shame that Sonic is the only character, does anyone know if they are going to completely redesign the old levels or HD them?

As far as I'm aware this is going to be a brand new sonic game, just in 2D. I imagine you can expect an art direction and level design 'Similar' to the originals, but probably not a remake, rehash, or re anything.

According to the original teaser:

Speed returns in an all new 2D adventure built from the ground up

According to the original IGN article (http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/102/1022722p1.html):

Sega associate brand manager, Ken Balough, also added "Many liked the daytime stages in Unleashed, but wanted to see a game that plays purely similar to the early games of the Genesis. Project Needlemouse is that critical first step that brings Sonic back to his 2D roots."

So expect brand new levels, HD graphics, and nary a werehog in sight.

wrightandrewjames

03-02-2010, 01:22 PM

It is a shame that Sonic is the only character, does anyone know if they are going to completely redesign the old levels or HD them?

I don't know a terrible amount about the game, but from what I read it was a brand new title going back to the roots of the Sonic series. From the style of the teaser it looks like it'll be a 2D sequel, hence why I said they'd probably call it Sonic The Hedgehog 4. I don't really want another version of the old games. I've got one on nearly every format now, so an HD remake won't sway me at all. A new game will as I can't say I've played a good Sonic game since Sonic 3D and even then that was not as good as Sonic 1 - 3 & Knuckles.

Here's hoping for a new Green Hill Zone with some awesome retro styled music. No tune is as symbolic to my childhood gaming as that one.

GFHvxuuOymo

King_Ubu

03-02-2010, 01:24 PM

Eggman actually came first, however Robotnik was crafted after the Russian title of a book about transforming the working class into robots in order to produce a greater workforce.... how very interesting.

Anyway... All signs so far is that Needlemouse will end up being called Sonic 4. Especially given the teaser trailer and all the concept art.

The question still remains... is it a DLC game only?

story is non-canon and was only featured in UK books/comics (albeit official ones).

Actually, it wasn't I own a Sega/Sonic comic that was made in America and it's date is around a year before issue one of Sonic the Comic, it was what the writers used to base Sonic the Comic off... I know this because I asked one of the writers two years ago and showed him the comic, he told me thats what they had to base their stories off.

lol ask me anything Sonic related... I'm on fire!

Jam

03-02-2010, 01:28 PM

On the point of Sonic being the only character, it'd be good if they added unlockable skins to the game, so after playing through as Sonic you could do it again as Metal Sonic, or Shadow, or Knuckles.

Al3x

03-02-2010, 07:19 PM

http://www.needlemouse.com/pr/index.php - Looks abit like a level you could make on LittleBigPlanet.
My guess is its going to be like the new Mario game on Wii, but Sonic obviosly.

the_only_moggy

03-02-2010, 07:34 PM

http://www.needlemouse.com/pr/index.php - Looks abit like a level you could make on LittleBigPlanet.
My guess is its going to be like the new Mario game on Wii, but Sonic obviosly.

According to IGN:

The site above has been confirmed by a SEGA Community Team member as unrelated to the project: "There's not a lot I can say about Needlemouse right now, but I can confirm for everyone that Needlemouse.com is not official or related to the official project, and the art there is all fan-made."

Source (http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/102/1022722p1.html)

wrightandrewjames

03-02-2010, 07:55 PM

Hey guys try typing in www.sonicthehedgehog4.com into your web browser. You might see something interesting. ;)

EDIT: Looks like SEGA own all the sites from 4-10. They got many sequels planned?

liambonner

03-02-2010, 08:47 PM

Hey guys try typing in www.sonicthehedgehog4.com into your web browser. You might see something interesting. ;)

EDIT: Looks like SEGA own all the sites from 4-10. They got many sequels planned?

I wonder if maybe SEGA will make some kind of modern SEGA Sonic collection with a load of new sonic games maybe. I dont think that will happen though

the_only_moggy

03-02-2010, 08:57 PM

I wonder if maybe SEGA will make some kind of modern SEGA Sonic collection with a load of new sonic games maybe. I dont think that will happen though

Nah, that's just Sega covering their asses, you know people tend to get their hands on web names and what not then sell them on when companies want the website. When the web first started some guy did it with the Apple name I think, made a killing selling it on.

liambonner

03-02-2010, 09:01 PM

Nah, that's just Sega covering their asses, you know people tend to get their hands on web names and what not then sell them on when companies want the website. When the web first started some guy did it with the Apple name I think, made a killing selling it on.

You mean like Nintendo with the Zii and the Mii :|

King_Ubu

03-02-2010, 11:53 PM

wrightandrewjames

04-02-2010, 12:03 AM

8AM UK time.

Midnight US Pacific time

3am Eastern Time.

Thats the moment when GameSpot crashes... as it's got the information and will show it at that moment in time...

Source... Sega of Americas blog. (http://blogs.sega.com/usa/2010/02/03/project-needlemouse-midnight-reveal/#more-4091)

That's the moment SEGA hopes GameSpot crashes. For their sake I hope Sonic still has enough interest (obviously has amongst us lot) because after the amount of Sonic reboots there's been their reputation has become seriously damaged. Sonic deserves better and this game has got to be great, there's no two ways about it.

I won't see the site crash as I don't plan to be up until 9am so you'll have to let me know. :P

the_only_moggy

04-02-2010, 08:48 AM

Copy of first post edit (http://www.ps3trophies.co.uk/showpost.php?p=332460&postcount=1).

It's official and a few of you hit the nail on the head, the unveiled name is indeed:

Sonic the Hedgehog 4

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2716/4329198841_42c313205b_o.jpg

But in a twist Sega have added the fact that this will the first of an episodic game brought to us through the PSN (and XBL and WiiWare). Information is still scarce right now but head over here (http://uk.gamespot.com/news/6249457.html?tag=latestheadlines;title;1) for the new trailer and here (http://www.sega.co.uk/sonic4/en/index.html) for the official website, not much to see there yet we now know when to expect this to hit: Summer. Expect more details soon. That name again:

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1

kjkg

04-02-2010, 09:03 AM

Nice moggy, this will definetly be downloaded by myself.

amplifiedAnt

04-02-2010, 09:24 AM

I'm not sure whether it's a good or bad thing that it's going to be a downloadable game. Maybe there'll be a retail collection when they've all been released?

C'mon though Sega, this is pretty much the last chance to get it right! Loads of people are going to buy this on the basis of it being a 'true' sequel; I really, really hope they don't disappoint.

I'll buy it day one regardless, but it had better not crap on my childhood memories. No series has ever come close to the Megadrive Sonic games in my eyes - this is either going to be the reboot everyone's been crying out for or the final straw...

[EDIT] OH GOD THAT TRAILER LOOKS GOOD.

The-Twitching-Peanut

04-02-2010, 10:47 AM

I couldn't agree more Ant, my one gripe (and it is purely aesthetic) is the way his "hair" looks. It's far too long imho and should be shortened to match the original Sonic.

But regardless I think that this will definitely be a purchase for me.

liambonner

04-02-2010, 12:11 PM

I cant wait. This will be a day one purchuse for me also.

Chrisbes32

04-02-2010, 12:13 PM

Didn't I say it would be downloadable? :P

the_only_moggy

04-02-2010, 12:18 PM

Didn't I say it would be downloadable? :P

But not episodic, close Chris but no cigar :P

I'm loving the look of this, although slightly disapointed that this probably means the epic slides and grandiose scenes from Unleashed won't be returning, this is 100% the right move for the franchise but I did enjoy those moments.

I wonder if this will be like Sonic 1 with barely any story at all, hopefully Sega will get episodic content right though since Valve and Penny Arcade have screwed us before, smaller, cheaper, and more frequent!

wrightandrewjames

04-02-2010, 12:20 PM

Didn't I say it would be downloadable? :P

Didn't I say Sonic The Hedgehog 4? Well I missed the Episode 1 bit, but I reckon I was damn close. What is the mystery missing format? There's:

PlayStation Network
Xbox Live
WiiWare
???

Maybe SEGA are launching a new console. :P

Like the trailer but it only shows how long they've screwed up for. 1991, 1992, 1994... 2010. 16 years to realise that 2D is Sonic's best home.

Love the SSSSEEEGGGGAAAA! at the start, brings back memories of a better time. This may actually be good, my last hopes are raised. Don't shatter them SEGA.

Chrisbes32

04-02-2010, 12:23 PM

Just because it's episodic doesn't mean it's downloadable :P

iPhone WaJ ;)

I love it when I'm right. :P

Jam

04-02-2010, 12:23 PM

Looks amazing. Absolutely the right move by Sega. Day one purchase. That is all.

the_only_moggy

04-02-2010, 12:24 PM

Didn't I say Sonic The Hedgehog 4? Well I missed the Episode 1 bit, but I reckon I was damn close. What is the mystery missing format? There's:

PlayStation Network
Xbox Live
WiiWare
???

Maybe SEGA are launching a new console. :P

Like the trailer but it only shows how long they've screwed up for. 1991, 1992, 1994... 2010. 16 years to realise that 2D is Sonic's best home.

Love the SSSSEEEGGGGAAAA! at the start, brings back memories of a better time. This may actually be good, my last hopes are raised. Don't shatter them SEGA.

Probably iPhone (maybe iPad :P) according to this:

http://news.spong.com/article/20499/Sonic-the-Hedgehog-4-Episode-1-Hitting-WiiWare-PSN-XBLA-iPhone

Thank Pure_Mind_Games (http://news.spong.com/article/20499/Sonic-the-Hedgehog-4-Episode-1-Hitting-WiiWare-PSN-XBLA-iPhone) for that one.

Edit

You may have guessed right on one thing or another, but I found this news and posted it for your viewing pleasure so I think I win :P

wrightandrewjames

04-02-2010, 12:27 PM

Just because it's episodic doesn't mean it's downloadable :P

iPhone WaJ ;)

I love it when I'm right. :P

Cool. Weird not to include it on their site or trailers though. Maybe they want more money out of the PSN, Live and Wii owners before they launch the cheap iPhone one.

Noticed that tomorrow something else gets added to the official site.

This is weird. With FFXIII, GOW 3, GT5 all out this year the game I'm actually most looking forward to is this one.

EDIT: Moggy I knew about this game long before this thread. My brother reads the SEGA twitter you see. For collecting all the info together you deserve some kudos.

Moggy receives +25 Kudos

liambonner

04-02-2010, 01:13 PM

Like the trailer but it only shows how long they've screwed up for. 1991, 1992, 1994... 2010. 16 years to realise that 2D is Sonic's best home.

Hang on a moment there where good 3D Sonic games on the Dreamcast and Sonic Unleashed had good 3D Sonic levels but the warehog and being forced to collect medals to play levels ruined it.

the_only_moggy

04-02-2010, 01:17 PM

EDIT: Moggy I knew about this game long before this thread. My brother reads the SEGA twitter you see. For collecting all the info together you deserve some kudos.

Moggy receives +25 Kudos

I figure most people did, I was just getting in on the I said no I said thing :P

But thanx that +25 Kudos will go great with +4 Fire Damage ring :P

wrightandrewjames

04-02-2010, 02:05 PM

Hang on a moment there where good 3D Sonic games on the Dreamcast and Sonic Unleashed had good 3D Sonic levels but the warehog and being forced to collect medals to play levels ruined it.

Didn't say there weren't good 3D Sonic games, but they were never at the heady heights of the 2D originals. Look at this logically. How hard is it to control something that moves ridiculously fast in 3D? Now try it in 2D. Which is easier? 2D obviously.

Mario worked so well going into 3D because he doesn't dart around platforms at near the speed of sound. Now look at Sonic. Sonic was all about the controlled rush of speed. "Controlled" is the key word there. When you've got an analogue stick that goes from 0 to speed of sound of course it's going to be hard to control. In 2D you won't have that problem because you need only concentrate on left and right, not how deep into the screen you are or worrying that he'll jump further into the screen when you do attempt a jump.

I'll admit Unleashed did have it's moments, but only when in 2D did it feel right. Trying to turn a 3D corner at top speed didn't seem right. Don't start me on the Werehog sections.

This may be me clinging too hard to the old days and I more than likely have bias (I'm actually pretty sure I do) but 2D is where Sonic belongs. Never did Mega Man any harm.

I figure most people did, I was just getting in on the I said no I said thing :P

But thanx that +25 Kudos will go great with +4 Fire Damage ring :P

Good to hear. Don't forget the +5 Mace. :P

JimBobIV

04-02-2010, 02:49 PM

Oh my god, I f***ing love this thread! I had STC #19-end (I deeply regret not being there from the start) and have always considered the storyline as they told it to be canon. Dr Robotnik >>>> Dr Eggman.

Ahh, sweet sweet memories. I once completed the Master System version of Sonic 1 without losing any lives, and picking up all of the ones available in the levels. A 7 year old's proudest achievement.

I am so excited by this game. WaJ put it superbly, this pisses all over FFXIII (which I will probably die of sleep deprivation when I get it) and GT5 and GOW3, all of which I have been looking forward to for ages. I guess that, subconciously, I have been looking forward to the true sequel to Sonic 3 & Knuckles for a lot, lot longer. C'mon Sega, don't let us down now.

ShadowGandalf

04-02-2010, 05:37 PM

looks like the type of Sonic game i always thought they should make. 2d, with updated graphics. like what i thought Sonic Unleashed was gonna be, before they added in the whole Hog-Wolf and 3D crap. If the game sticks to how the teaser makes it look, i'm sold. Welcome Back Sonic (and maybe Tails)

Reaver

04-02-2010, 08:11 PM

I'm happily going to download this, but I would've loved a sprite 'hog instead of the 3d'ness.
Looks a bit too much sonic rivals to me.

the_only_moggy

05-02-2010, 10:05 PM

The first countdown timer expired earlier today but I think most of us were a little distracted by a certain early demo release. Anyway We've got a bit of story to sink our teeth into:

"Story thus far:

It began as Sonic's animal friends begin disappearing from South Island. Soon Sonic discovers that evil scientist Dr. Eggman has been kidnapping them and turning them into robots to collect the legendary treasure - The Chaos Emeralds. Sonic decides it's up to him to save them and embarks on a quest to free his animal friends. Sonic battles Eggman through many different zones. Sonic eventually pursues Eggman to Final Zone where the first in many epic battles between them begins. In the end Sonic is victorious and Eggman's Mecha fly's away badly damaged. Sonic returns to Green Hill Zone and re-unites with his friends.

Their reunion is short lived however, as Eggman resurfaces and begins kidnapping Sonic friends again, in an effort to create more workers to finish his ultimate Weapon - The Death Egg! Teaming up with the newly met, Miles 'Tails' Prower, Sonic embarks on a new mission through West Side Island in an effort to free his friends and ensure Eggman does not obtain the 7 Chaos emeralds to fuel the Death Egg.

Once the West Side Island is freed, Sonic and Tails eventually board the Tornado and assault the Death Egg itself. After destroying Mecha Sonic, Eggman flees and enters his new Eggman Robot attacking Sonic! After a heated battle Sonic destroys the Eggman Robot and the Death Egg begins to explode.

Sonic and Tails fly down and come across mysterious island called Angel Island. This island is floating by the power of the precious stone called Master Emerald, but now this mysterious island are dropping down to the ocean surface because the Death Egg had been falling on this island. Sonic and Tails are attacked by a Red Echidna named Knuckles the guardian of the island.

Knuckles steals the Chaos emeralds from Sonic, being tricked by Eggman that he is an enemy come to take the Master Emerald.While Sonic and Tails are entangled by Knuckles, Eggman repairs the Death Egg and preps it for launch.

Sonic manages to jump on Death Egg just as it's flying off. After confronting Eggman on the Death Egg, Sonic defeats Eggman once more and the Death Egg plummets back to Angel Island.

Back on the ground Dr. Eggman begins the repairing Death Egg again. Feeling Knuckles has served his purpose, he sends EggRobo to eliminate this potential threat. EggRobo finds Knuckles relaxing in Mushroom Zone and drops a bomb on him but Knuckles manages to survive. Enraged, the Wild Echidna sets off to defeat EggRobo. Meanwhile Sonic and Tails explore the island to find traces of the Death Egg and find out Eggman's fate. After and Epic showdown between Sonic and Knuckles, Eggman uses the opportunity to finally steal the Master Emerald and re-launches the Death Egg. With the power of the emeralds, Sonic goes after Eggman, who has taken the Master Emerald into space.

Sonic and Tails secure the Master Emerald and return it to Knuckles on Angel Island. With it's power restored, the Angel Island lifts off into the sky as Sonic and Tails fly off into the sunset.

But this humiliating defeat only serves to further Eggman's rage, and he has determined once and for all to rid himself of Sonic. Eggman revisits - and improves - the very best of his creations to defeat our spiked hero.

And so a new Adventure begins...

And breeth, phew! Two things;

1. Looks like this will be a true sequel the early Sonic games.

2. It is still Eggman, I'm sorry guys but the name Robotnik won't be returning and is probably doomed to be the better name never used in the games.

Head on over to the Official Site (http://www.sonicthehedgehog4.co.uk/en/)for the scoop with some pretty pictures.

mk_ermac

05-02-2010, 10:53 PM

o no why why why it's dr robotnik not dr eggman, dr eggman is a dum name for him. although at least this will be a proper sonic game at last. from the abysmal efforts from the past 10 years or so, the only one that has reached anything good is unleashed and that was medicore

red-wing91

11-02-2010, 01:53 PM

the_only_moggy

11-02-2010, 02:20 PM

I know it's been said that Sonic will be the only playable character in the game but on the Sonic 4 website (http://www.sonicthehedgehog4.co.uk/en/) if you click on featured characters, you'll find Sonic the Hedgehog and a "mystery character" hidden with a padlock :)

Who could it be? Who could it be? :happy:

Could very easily be Eggman, since it's just a feature. Then again I would not mind one bit if they had Tales, Knuckles, or even Amy Rose as an NPC, they belong in the Sonic universe. I'm hoping that they don't take this reboot too far and just have Sonic from now on since I love playing as Knuckles and Tails however slow, is still awesome.

King_Ubu

16-02-2010, 09:37 PM

Who would like to see some alpha footage of the game that a soon to be former employee smuggled out of work... before it gets taken down?

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3177976

Edit: I am not the employee in case you were wondering.

ibage

17-02-2010, 12:57 PM

Looks good the video on here http://rightnreal.com/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-leaked-footage-shows-splash-hill-zone/ probably loads on youtube of it aswell