Sonic 4: Episode 2 Screens & Media Topic

[Barry the Nomad]

No, I don't mean they just copy pasted the art. Of course I see the difference, but you can't deny they look almost the same. It's not hard at all to make a new pose. It's lazy and that's my opinion on that. What's even worse it's not the first time they do that.

Agreed! Similar poses suck! Sonic Team is so lazy!

Oh, btw, new video:

Further proof that EVERYBODY playing this demo are freaking IDIOTS. Don't spam the jump button, follow the prompts given in the hint windows. It's not that hard. It's pretty frustrating watching these videos. But we must, because it's all we're getting for now. lol

Edited February 29, 2012 by Barry the Nomad

[Semi-colon e]

Why can nobody play the fucking game? How can someone get so stuck on the spring bit for like half a minute? Seriously?! It's stupid to moan like this but how FUCKING hard can it be to hit the spring, then homing attack, I mean the reticule is there for a reason! Why does he keep jump dashing when there's nothing along the wall until further up like a spazz? God damn. That actually shows us nothing new, but thanks for the find anyway.

I just wish they'd get people who could actually play half decently and record THEM instead. And not keep showing the controller, nobody gives a shit. We want to see the GAME.

>nerd rage

Edited February 29, 2012 by Semi-colon e

[Detective Shadzter]

Oh, btw, new video:

*video*

He's worse than the SEGA rep. Also, FFS THE INTERNET KNOWS WHAT AN XBOX 360 CONTROLLER LOOKS LIKE.

[Barry the Nomad]

Note that they DID make the second spring, and without the HA.

I'm issuing a challenge: I want to see somebody post a video of them playing a classic title as badly as these demo videos. Make sure to do everything wrong. Oh, and make sure to move from the screen to your controller and back. The prize? Rep.

Edited February 29, 2012 by Barry the Nomad

[Semi-colon e]

The problem with showing the Xbox 360 controller CONSTANTLY is that it doesn't really show off the game OR the console. Surely that's the important part, showing not only how it plays, but how it plays on the console itself if they're trying to hype up this thing?

I would record but I don't have the equipment and I don't know if I could willingly make myself play this bad

[OlenJimi]

That's too much pressure for me, sorry.

[Swiss]

Oh, btw, new video:

*video*

>Tutorial sign clearly says to spin dash next to the wheel.

>Calls Tails to help him fly.

I literally facepalmed when I saw that.

[Indigo Rush]

Barry the Nomad already posted this in the status updates, but...

http://www.pocketgam...ews.asp?c=38338

Walking over to the Nvidia stand at Mobile World Congress earlier today, I found what looked to be the PC version of Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode II running on one of the big-screen TVs the company had set up, complete with Xbox 360 controller.

As I got closer, though, it became apparent that the 'PC' in question was actually an Asus Transformer Prime (with its keyboard dock attached) running the Tegra 3-optimised Android version of the game.

To say I was a bit surprised would be an understatement.

Go go go!

The demo level took place across what appeared to be some ruins inside a dense jungle - no doubt to show off the combination of foreground and background detail missing from the older 2D Sonic titles.

The gameplay was - as you might expect - very similar to Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode I's. Sonic is just as thin as in the previous game (no return to the old style here, my friend), while the jump attack for hitting robotic foes and bouncing off jump pads makes a welcome return.

What is different is the addition of everyone's (least) favourite Sonic pal - Tails - who took on his usual 'float about behind Sonic' role during my time on the demo.

He does, however, come in handy this time around, with certain obstacles such as breakable walls and ground-based foes meeting their maker when the pair hold hands.

Skip and jump

They don't just skip up to these obstacles, mind.

Instead, with a quick press on the attached Xbox controller, you can form a huge rolling powerhouse of fur and spikes, which seems to move around at the same speed as the Blue Blur himself (although it lacks the ability to jump attack).

The game rockets along on the Transformer Prime, with the HDMI output seemingly halving the framerate. In fairness, that's mainly because the Tegra 3 version I saw was using at least part of the console assets for its graphics - indeed, at a glance, the game is easily mistaken for the 'bigger' edition.

We'll see whether Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode II can deliver on its rich graphical promise, then, when it's released later this year.

You get some snide comment in regards to the modern design and nothing else that's really informative, but then...

What is different is the addition of everyone's (least) favourite Sonic pal - Tails - who took on his usual 'float about behind Sonic' role during my time on the demo.

What is different is the addition of everyone's (least) favourite Sonic pal - Tails

Will Willson, whoever you are, you just made the naughty list.

THE NAUGHTY LIST OF ETERNAL SHAME.

Edited February 29, 2012 by Indigo Rush

[Marcello]

Note that they DID make the second spring, and without the HA.

I'm issuing a challenge: I want to see somebody post a video of them playing a classic title as badly as these demo videos. Make sure to do everything wrong. Oh, and make sure to move from the screen to your controller and back. The prize? Rep.

I tried and made a over 7 minute video, but aparrently the picture doesn't work :/ I tried filming with Fusion..

[Barry the Nomad]

THE NAUGHTY LIST OF ETERNAL SHAME.

I'm actually considering a feature at SEGAbits called "Shame On You" or "SEGA Defense League" in which I call out articles that talk smack and needlessly insult SEGA. This and a Binary Domain review that begins with: "It's a shame to admit it, but these days, seeing the Sega logo on a game often makes you second guess your purchase." are the first to be featured.

[OlenJimi]

I'm actually considering a feature at SEGAbits called "Shame On You" or "SEGA Defense League" in which I call out articles that talk smack and needlessly insult SEGA. This and a Binary Domain review that begins with: "It's a shame to admit it, but these days, seeing the Sega logo on a game often makes you second guess your purchase." are the first to be featured.

SEGA Defense League sounds a bit fanboyish. Shame On You sounds more appropriate anyway.

[Pawn]

"What is different is the addition of everyone's (least) favourite Sonic pal - Tails"

This comment actually reminded me of the old days, when Knuckles was the new cool kid and Tails was remembered as the annoying tag along from Sonic 2. The fact that he said 'least favourite' might suggest that he actually doesn't have such a problem with some of the other chums, since it would be odd to single out Tails as the most offensive among what many deem to be an irritating cast.

Or maybe I've got my optimistic hat on for the day (enjoy it while you can ;P) .

Edited February 29, 2012 by Lungo

[Winston]

Wait, people complain about Tails.

I thought Tails was liked.

[Indigo Rush]

Wait, people complain about Tails.

I thought Tails was liked.

Man, where've you been, bronik? The series hasn't been good since Sonic 1! It all went downhill from Sonic 2...

In all due seriousness, I don't think anyone legitimately hates Tails, it's more of these wanna-be big-time media outlets trying to pander to the paradigm that Sonic's friends suck. Sure, once you start rolling Big the Cat in (whom I like, mind you) I can't really blame people for getting annoyed. Even Amy can get on your nerves.

But Tails? Knuckles? Those guys were the one of the main STRENGTHS in the franchise in the early 90s! They were replay and exploration value, they made the second character more than just another Sonic.

I just... blargh.

It's dermb.

Edited February 29, 2012 by Indigo Rush

[OlenJimi]

So I guess it's still cool to hate Sonic? Oh well, at least IGN likes him now.

[PSI Wind]

Note that they DID make the second spring, and without the HA.

I'm issuing a challenge: I want to see somebody post a video of them playing a classic title as badly as these demo videos. Make sure to do everything wrong. Oh, and make sure to move from the screen to your controller and back. The prize? Rep.

Challenge Accepted :U

[SilentDoom]

So I guess it's still cool to hate Sonic? Oh well, at least IGN likes him now.

I love how people still blame IGN for Sonic hate because they gave 2 GAMES low ratings. Seriously, it got old in 2010.

Edited February 29, 2012 by SiLeNtDo0m

[Djawed]

New video of white park

Edited February 29, 2012 by Djawed

[Indigo Rush]

A chain of Bubbles over a bottomless pit.

Okay, really?

[Winston]

A chain of Bubbles over a bottomless pit.

Okay, really?

Indigo, stop it.

It's all part of Bubbles evil plan.

[PSI Wind]

A chain of Bubbles over a bottomless pit.

Okay, really?

NOW it's Sonic 4

[Balding Spider]

New video

Thank the lord even in the White Park there are Bubbles. Oh and they form the Badnik Bridge that you homing attack over the much desired bottomless pit.

FUCKING. JOY.

[PSI Wind]

On the bright side, we don't HAVE to use the HA.

On the dark side, it's over a bottomless pit.

[Blue Blood]

1. That's some stella-bad level design.

2. Damn does jumping look floaty (watch Tails)

3. They're using generic platforms between stages, only recoloured. The same floating platform is in Sylvania Castle, only brown instead. Lame.

[Indigo Rush]

That'd better be the only Bubble chain in the game.

Over a bottomless- oh come on, man! I can't even defend something like that.

Physics upgrade? Check.

Graphics upgrade? Check.

Level design upgrade? Not lookin' so hot right now.

Edited February 29, 2012 by Indigo Rush