Sonic 4: Episode 2 Screens & Media Topic

[Solid SOAP]

I don't really care much about Episode Metal, honestly. It's a nice add-on that happens to be free, I can't really complain, so I'm simply indifferent. I didn't like Episode I much and they didn't seem to put in a hell of a lot of effort into this bonus Episode, but it is what it is and you get it for $0 if you have Episode I so I don't see a problem.

[Sami]

Why on earth are people still complaining about getting Episode metal for free?

[Indigo Rush]

Because I'd rather pay for something good then get something shitty for free.

Edited April 18, 2012 by Indigo Rush

[Komodin]

But aren't you essentially getting S4E2 Wouldn't you rather pay for something good?

[Solkia]

I wish I had someone to leech off of gameshare with D:

[Barry the Nomad]

I have to say, I am VERY impressed by how little has been revealed and we're less than a month to release.

Thus far we've seen:

• The title screen

• Sylvania Castle act 1 - some routes have yet to be revealed

• White Park act 1- some routes have yet to be revealed

• Screens of all three acts from Sylvania Castle, White Park and Oil Desert - no idea how the levels play out aside from act 1 of Sylvania Castle and White Park

• Screens of Sylvania Castle and White Park's bosses - no idea how they play out

• Very short video clips from Sylvania Castle, White Park and Oil Desert - again, no real idea of the stage layouts aside from the first two act 1 stages

• Very short Episode Metal clips and only a few screens

We have yet to see:

• Any screens or video of the fourth zone - It might be Sky Fortress Zone OR that is the E.G.G. Station of episode 2

• Any screens or video of the third or fourth boss or any confirmation of an E.G.G. Station style boss run

• Any full playthroughs of any acts aside from the two mentioned above

• Any Episode Metal clip that lasts more than a few seconds

I hope it stays this way, I want to be surprised come May 16th!

[Marcello]

I wonder why the western Sonic 4 site hasn't been update for Oil Ocean yet..

But, yeah, I agree. I like how SEGA is keeping this game more secret than usual. Although, I fear that'll change soon. We'll surely get a trailer with Zone 4 and a launch trailer with all Zones.

[Sega DogTagz]

Good point guys... I hadn't thought about how secretive Sega has been on this go round. Its a refreshing change of pace.

After seeing that first boss a while back, I'm stoked to pick the game up for myself to see what the other three will have in store.

[Barry the Nomad]

I'll admit, when Sonic 4 Episode 1 leaked, I watched ALL the videos. I still have them. What a mistake that was.

But it's great that thus far, no leaks and trailers are kept to a minimum. I hope SEGA doesn't spoil us before release. To be honest, I'd be fine if we received nothing else til release.

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I forgot to mention that we have yet to hear any of the music in direct feed footage, except for maybe the map screen. Not sure if that's a good thing, they're probably hiding the fact that little has changed between episodes, but I'm fine with hearing nothing.

Edited April 18, 2012 by Barry the Nomad

[Nintendoga]

I forgot to mention that we have yet to hear any of the music in direct feed footage, except for maybe the map screen. Not sure if that's a good thing, they're probably hiding the fact that little has changed between episodes, but I'm fine with hearing nothing.

Whuh? But we've had Sylvannia Castle Act 1 for weeks

[Barry the Nomad]

Eh, still pretty crappy quality. I'm talking headphone quality stuff.

[Blue Blood]

I forgot to mention that we have yet to hear any of the music in direct feed footage, except for maybe the map screen. Not sure if that's a good thing, they're probably hiding the fact that little has changed between episodes, but I'm fine with hearing nothing.

They tend to hide the music quite a lot for no good reason. Remember in Generations where no music for the game was officially revealed in trailers until Sky Sanctuary was revealed? People were saying that Tenderoni was the theme tune I'm on the fence about the information we have and haven't been given. On the one hand it's been very drawn out and painful retread of E1, while on the other it's refreshing for them to keep some things under wraps. Nothing's worse than Generations 'reveal everything as soon as possible' approach.

Whuh? But we've had Sylvannia Castle Act 1 for weeks

*video*

SEGA hasn't released any videos showing the music, and all the direct-feed videos have had music disabled.

[Barry the Nomad]

On the one hand it's been very drawn out and painful retread of E1, while on the other it's refreshing for them to keep some things under wraps.

Ep 1 was revealed 9/9/09 and released October of the next year, whereas Eppy 2 has been just under five months from teaser to release. I'd say Episode 1 was FAR more painful in terms of drawing things out with media since we had that annoying, but very necessary, delay.

[Blue Blood]

Ep 1 was revealed 9/9/09 and released October of the next year, whereas Eppy 2 has been just under five months from teaser to release. I'd say Episode 1 was FAR more painful in terms of drawing things out with media since we had that annoying, but very necessary, delay.

E1 was due for a release schedule much more like E2's originally, only with a period of teasing between 09/09 and 02/10. Very shortly before updates ceased entirely and the game was announced to be delayed, they just started to reveal Lost Labyrinth. My point mainly however was that they went so long just doing nonsense Concept Art Fridays, when it would have been much nicer to see them reveal the game sooner. That much was a painful retread. All they needed to do was show off a bit of Sylvania Castle, then maybe another bit a little later which also revealed Little Planet in the background, before getting to White Park around the time they actually revealed everything. They effectively showed off half of the levels in one go, more if you count the XBL leak.

EDIT: I suppose in a way they've gone with both of the big evils. The followed the E1 route, and then started on the Generations route. At least they got it right when releasing info for '06

Edited April 18, 2012 by Blue Blood

[Eternal EX]

At least they got it right when releasing info for '06

Sadly that was the only thing they did right about that game.

[Solid SOAP]

Sadly that was the only thing they did right about that game.

Apparently not, because the one bit of info we weren't aware of was that it was undeniably shit.

I'd rather SEGA not reveal too much about their games and show off its main features exclusively (The new graphics, physics, and two levels) rather than show off everything. Why do you guys need to see the whole damn game? It's coming out in less than a month, I'm sure you all have better things to do than sit around waiting for the next trailer to pop up.

[Penny]

It's coming out in less than a month, I'm sure you all have better things to do than sit around waiting for the next trailer to pop up.

if only that were the case.

[pppp]

I'm sure you all have better things to do than sit around waiting for the next trailer to pop up.

No Here's mine and my wife's life cycle: Have sex -> Check if there's anything new gaming/cinema/internet related interesting stuff -> Go back to sex.

[sonfan1984]

No Here's mine and my wife's life cycle: Have sex -> Check if there's anything new gaming/cinema/internet related interesting stuff -> Go back to sex.

Too much informaton.

[pppp]

Too much informaton.

It was just a joke.

[Komodin]

No Here's mine and my wife's life cycle: Have sex -> Check if there's anything new gaming/cinema/internet related interesting stuff -> Go back to sex.

Um, thanks for the information, bruh?

[pppp]

You guys actually think i'm serious? i was just kidding. Ok sorry if it was in bad taste. I'm sorry.

[LoseR]

You guys actually think i'm serious? i was just kidding. Ok sorry if it was in bad taste. I'm sorry.

I don't think so. I read it, laughed, and facepalmed at everyone...

[LessHD]

I'm possibly very late, but it looks like they got some concept art shows over there in japan!

http://sega.jp/topics/120413_1/

You also get a Calendar, if you purchase a merchandise from the show.

Edited April 19, 2012 by LessHD

[Soniman]

The concept art looks much better than the final product.

Edited April 19, 2012 by The Groosenator