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[King Edward]

Well, there's been alot of negativity lately about Episode 2.

So this is a topic to talk about all the positive things about the game, how much you're hyped for it, and what other good things you're hoping for in it.

So for starters:

I am hyped about the Online Multiplayer for the game. (I've been mentioning that alot haven't I =P) Mostly because now I can play a new Sonic game with Multiplayer in the Main Story again. =D

Although I don't talk much about them, Graphics for the game look great.

Level themes are vibrant, can't wait to see them all, especally that Oil Desert Level. o3o

So that's what I have to say for starters, what do you all think? Anything in particular you're excited for? =D

[Winston]

Online Multi-Player, plus the graphics. Plus the Death Little Planet Egg thingy.

[Swiss]

I really can't wait to see how the rest of the game looks, graphically. Sylvania Castle and White Park look beautiful so far!

...that's all I can think of. :V

[ArtFenix]

- I still hope I'll enjoy the game. I did enjoy Ep1 to some extent after all no mater if it's a piece of crap or not.
- I'm excited to see boss battles, especially the final one
- I'm excited to see the last level.
- I'm excited to hear the music, but looks like all I'll hear will be Dying Cats Hill theme again.
- I'm interested in cutscenes, Metal Sonic and the story.
- It's very interesting to know what gives collecting the Red Rings.

[Azure Yakuzu]

Its a lot better than Episode 1.

[Solkia]

I can't wait to off-screen Cola in the online multiplayer.

[Winston]

I can't wait to off-screen Cola in the online multiplayer.

Yes, throw him in the purple water! MUAHAHAHAHHHAAHHAHAHAHAH....what.

[Barry the Nomad]

+1 for making this topic. It's needed. Thanks for going out of your way to make it. Basically, leave your hate at the door.

My positives:

• Sonic 4 FINALLY has unique aspects. Episode 1 only gave us cards, mine carts, torches and a red rocket. Episode 2 has already given us Death Egg Planet (two existing elements made unique by combining them), a winter park stage, a sand refinery stage and combo moves.

• Fully rendered 3D graphics. I truly believe that had Sonic Team made a Sonic 4 in 1995, it would be a launch title with the Saturn and it would have been fully 3D. One of the philosophies behind the series has been to push the tech. Sonic 1-3&K are some of the BEST looking Genesis games around. The Dreamcast titles continued this approach, and Unleashed and Generations brought it back with the Hedgehog Engine. Meanwhile, Episode 1 (while I did enjoy it) did not share the approach that other Sonic titles have. The fact that Episode 2 is being used to promote the power of the Tegra 3 makes me happy. It shows that SEGA is back to letting Sonic act as a way to push technology. It might not be as jaw dropping as the Genesis or Dreamcast days, but it is showing some technical innovation. Even if that innovation is on a smaller mobile scale.

• Online co-op. I can't tell you how many times I've seen SSMB members appear online while I'm playing the XBOX and I think: I want to play a Sonic game with them. Finally we can do that, and it's NOT tennis or racing.

• The combo moves. They really do feel like an evolution of the Sonic 2 formula. Sonic 2 is near perfect, but I still think that Tails could have been better utilized. Technically, it was cool to see him following you, but what was his point? Funny moments when he'd die behind you or him fucking up your special stage run. Episode 2 is looking to give Tails some use, and I can't wait to play with the combo move mechanic.

[Pawn]

I'm very happy with the visuals. Both zones, and what little we've seen of the desert zone, look very nice indeed. I love night levels, dramatic skies, ruins, snow, Christmas lights and detailed level geometry, so it's pleasing my eyes greatly in this department. I'm excited to see the next level, and whether or not it is the level revealed in the achievements or if that's the final boss level.

And of course... I'm looking forward to seeing what Metal has up his sleeve. It's great to see him take an active part in a game again, and without silly mutation powers.

Edited by Lungo, 28 February 2012 - 04:07 PM.

[Barry the Nomad]

Forgot to mention the stage progression. Each act is different, much like Sonic 3 & Knuckles but to a greater degree, and it seems each zone leads into the next zone (again, like S3&K). I love that.

[sonfan1984]

I was excited to play a fully playable Tails in single player but that looks like it won't happen.

[Barry the Nomad]

I was excited to play a fully playable Tails in single player but that looks like it won't happen.

Positivity violation! Alert! Alert!

[Balding Spider]

I love the new badniks, infact I hope we have snow themed level in the next 3D Sonic game to increase the odds of Snowy showing up.

[frokenok3]

Tons of reasons to be excited about the game.

~New graphics look fantastic
~Co-Op mode after so long with Sonic-like gameplay.
~Very nice level selection and design.
~Can't wait to play as Tails and as Sonic in the multiplayer with friends. Local & Online with Chris, Cola SSMB's other members.
~Can't wait to make my next tourney in SSMB. Speedrun Battles baby!
~Metal Sonic returns for a beating
~Little Planet returns.
~We're gonna show again THE REAL POWER OF TEAMWORK!
~GAME LOOKS WAY PAST FUN
~Stage progression and time progression
~Boss battles look really interesting
~3D DEPTH
~SUPER SONIC
~SPECIAL STAGES
~We still haven't seen the last 2 zones and that makes me really excited.
~World Map. Where is located from the 1st map and how it looks.
~What about Story like cutscenes. I always loved these ones.

and I want SEGA to confirm that the game can be played in 3D like Generations. That would be so awesome!

Hmm, i think that's enough for now.

[C.J]

I won't be able to get Ep 2 but I really like the looks of White Park Zone and Slyvania Castle Zone the graphics looks really good and the levels looks active, fresh and colourful I love it a variety of levels I think online Multi-player will be fun to try out, I like the new badniks (the polar bear in particular) and I'm happy Tails is in this one I'm really liking what we've seen so far can see this is a big improvement from ep 1 the combos look awesome too and Tails will be more useful for players I'll enjoy watching some gameplay videos if anyone uploads them after release it would take away the pain for not being able to play.

Edited by C.J, 28 February 2012 - 05:10 PM.

[Pawn]

I love the new badniks, infact I hope we have snow themed level in the next 3D Sonic game to increase the odds of Snowy showing up.

Maybe we could have a forest level of some sort and make him a grizzly. Call him that or 'Brownie' maybe....

[frokenok3]

I won't be able to get Ep 2 but I really like the looks of White Park Zone and Slyvania Castle Zone the graphics looks really good and the levels looks active, fresh and colourful I love it a variety of levels I think online Multi-player will be fun to try out, I like the new badniks (the polar bear in particular) and I'm happy Tails is in this one I'm really liking what we've seen so far can see this is a big improvement from ep 1 the combos look awesome too and Tails will be more useful for players I'll enjoy watching some gameplay videos if anyone uploads them after release it would take away the pain for not being able to play.

Dude don't worry i have you covered. Full in-depth walkthrough will be on my channel from Day 1.

Also i wanted to say that the badniks are great so far and that i want to see what other gimmicks in the levels we're gonna see.

Sylvania has a lot of wall breaking, White park has snowboarding section and drilling through the snow. I'd like to see oily half-pipes homage

[Megumi Hayashibara]

Considering my life long fanhood and since Metal Sonic (Sonic anime movie in my case) got me into dopplegangers, I like I always have, am curious to see if Metal Sonic has another transformation (thinks back to Chaotix and Heroes)

[speedfreak]

A bit OT but couldn't you choose co-op, kill Sonic off and then play through the game as Tails solo? Or maybe if one of you dies you both die. Guess we'll have to wait and see how it works.

[C.J]

Dude don't worry i have you covered. Full in-depth walkthrough will be on my channel from Day 1.

Also i wanted to say that the badniks are great so far and that i want to see what other gimmicks in the levels we're gonna see.

Sylvania has a lot of wall breaking, White park has snowboarding section and drilling through the snow. I'd like to see oily half-pipes homage

OMG YAY THANK YOU SO MUCH! Your a life saver much appreciated. I agree with you about the gimmicks I'm also curious to see what other levels will have and offer Ep 2 is definitely looking good so far can't wait for Metal to return I'll enjoy watching Sonic smash him.