Sonic 4: Episode 2 Screens & Media Topic

[Agent York 1874]

This topic is for official media released for Sonic 4: Episode 2. The game is rumored to come out this Fall, and media has officially started releasing for the game. This topic is for all media (videos, screenshots, etc) for the game up until it's release.

10 screenshots of the game have been officially released via Xbox.com here:

http://marketplace.x...11f2?cid=search

It contains a lot of new information on the game, and it looks like they really have up'd their game on the graphics as they said they would. We see several new locations, moves, and mechanics in play here. Game is confirmed to have offline and online co-op, as well.

The Sonic 4 Saga continues as Sonic reunites with Tails for all new collaborative play! Following the events of Episode I, Metal Sonic has returned to form a formidable alliance with Dr. Eggman! To face this new threat, Sonic will have to call upon an old friend to help him save the day! Joined by Tails, utilise ingenious combination moves and race across four brand new Zones, in order to put an end to their evil plans! Play alone, or with a friend locally (and online), in an evolution of Sonic 2's collaborative gameplay! Unleash Sonic and Tails’ devastating joint attacks and combination moves to fight the united force of Metal Sonic and Dr. Eggman. Episode II features an all new game engine, bringing you updated physics and an original graphical style as you race through four unique Zones and a new Special Stage.

You can see all the screens in the spoiler below:

Edited 14 Feb 2012 by Agent York

[OlenJimi 136]

Offline AND Online co-op!

[Ruby Havoc 205]

Sonic and Tails using their bro powers I guess.

[Fluffle Puff 2164]

This can't be Dimps' work can it? Looks amazing.

[Balding Spider 2382]

Oh fuck they brought back bubbles again?

[frokenok3 688]

3 WORDS: WAAAAAAY PAST COOL!!!

[Jetronic 1072]

Is that planet what I think it is in the background?

[Patticus 5180]

Is that planet what I think it is in the background?

Little Planet. It has to be. Episode 3 to take place in Sonic CD zone rehashes confirmed?

[Neon 2579]

Edited 14 Feb 2012 by Neon

[-Robin- 2615]

While the Bubbles are back, the screen they are in has a little tutorial photo in there as well, so they may only be in this one level as fodder for the Homing Attack tutorial.

Also, BFEWJDHBFWHBFEJBFERBFJEBRLBELWBVLEW SNOW CARNIVAL. YES PLEASE.

[OlenJimi 136]

No way is this gonna lock-on to EP1. Not that I'm complaining.

[gato 1431]

HOLY SHIT!

That's all I'm saying because I have to leave right now (CURSE YOU REAL LIFE!!! I'M GOING TO MISS THE PARTY!!! >_<)

[Ming Ming Yuigahama 1809]

Ohhh NO! Not that special stage! Especially with Tails! I really do hope you can play without Tails or they made the special stages much easier because God, with Tails Sonic 2 has the worst special stage!

[Soniman 13157]

Spooky Muddler is going to fucking love that desert zone, as do I.

And the graphics actually look really nice. Hype levels are rising.

Edited 14 Feb 2012 by Grooseinator032

[Balding Spider 2382]

That looks like the Death Egg being re-built... around a planet?

[Komodin 5657]

... Damn, game, you look gorgeous!

Is it safe to get hyped for this game now?

[-Robin- 2615]

So Tails now has to ability to carry Sonic around underwater too? In Sonic 3, he just pathetically drifted to the bottom if Sonic latched on. Yay for character development.

Also, that planet in the Metal Sonic picture is present in the Sonic/Tails combo attack pic too:

Little doubt this could be Little Planet now; at the very least, this planet is part of the game's plot. Maybe this zone and the zone Metal Sonic is in are actually Acts 1 and 2 of a particular area.

[The Tenth Doctor 714]

Interesting... is that the death egg in the back? Looks way more pretty than ep1. Now, I'm off to ride a rocket, Metal style!!!

[Agent York 1874]

The screens look gorgeous, and in case anyone misses it, the game is confirmed to be online and offline co-op.

[Diogenes 20497]

Better.

But I'm still not going to get excited until I see gameplay footage.

Also unless this has more zones than E1, they've just spoiled most of the locations in the game...

[DarkLight 1554]

Is that planet what I think it is in the background?

I think I can also make out a part of Eggman's moustache on the metal part that's covering it too.

Edited 14 Feb 2012 by DarkLightDragon

[Nicknine 22]

The grass in first zone reminds of Sonic Fan Remix's Emerald Hill. Pretty suspicious...

Edited 14 Feb 2012 by Nik1895

[Ming Ming Yuigahama 1809]

Oh fuck they brought back bubbles again?

I'm late but...what's wrong with Bubbles?

Anyway minus the special stages, I'm excited. Sonic 4 has *really* transformed by the looks of it. I mean, they are using 3D models this time! The visuals are looking perfect for this game.

Now the only thing left that is still questionable are the physics...

[-Robin- 2615]

Episode II features an all new game engine, bringing you updated physics and an original graphical style as you race through four unique Zones and a new Special Stage.

Oh lordy. Here we go.

Edited 14 Feb 2012 by Professor Westwood V

[ArtFenix 1297]

MY GOD DOES IT LOOK GORGEOUS!!! And what is this? An old Tornado design? I was damn sure there would be that ugly shit from Unleashed, but I'm so happy I was wrong about that!

On a more negative note..

Those Bubbles chains again... and only four zones..[[[

But my GOD, An old Tornado design! I'll forgive them for this alone!

It's so great to have online co-op and this thing on the background clearly reminds me of something...xD

Edited 14 Feb 2012 by ArtFenix