New Sonic 360 Screens (ANTI 56K THREAD!)

**ThirdMarioBro** · 09-12-2006, 10:03 PM

Jesus Christ, it's Emerald Coast. Sonic the Hedgehog wins two points. Emerald Coast in Sonic adventure was one of those times where I just stood in the store staring at the display with my jaw on the floor. For the win.

Peanut · 09-12-2006, 10:32 PM

Wow. Sonic looks really sexy. I hope to God this is a return to form for the little blue guy. He's been wallowing in mediocrity for far too long.

*Kid Icarus* · 09-13-2006, 03:13 AM

Beautiful screens... I'm still leery on the game though. It's SEGA... the last truely great thing they made was F-Zero GX/AX.

*Mecha Cow* · 09-13-2006, 03:32 AM

I don't know, going by the trailer, this game seems to be steering more towards the Shadow the Hedgehog route than the Sonic we all know and used to love. That being said, graphically it looks fantastic.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 09-13-2006, 04:39 AM

I'm buying for the Sonic stuff. The Shadow stages are for silly emo children, and I'd rather drink gasoline than play through that sh*t.

Let's just hope it dosen't turn into another "3 Sonic stages & 15 Shadow stages" deal. If this one sucks, I'm done for keeps. I'll always love that poor beaten little blue bastard no matter what they do to him. That dosen't mean I'll stand around and watch the beatings. I expect the Sonic sections of this game to kick ass, and they better. Heck, now that Naka is finally gone from Sonic Team, maybe it's got a chance. Naoto Oshima (see: the man who actually created the fu*king character and created the old style we adored) is even working as a stylistic advisor part time from Artoon. Still, the sight of Emerald Coast makes me think of the beautiful old times.

*Rest in Peace Dreamcast*

...please God, don't let this one suck.

**Barkworm** · 09-13-2006, 05:00 AM

That story trailer for the game was completely ridiculous. They need to stop taking the games' story so seriously!

*Kid Icarus* · 09-13-2006, 11:24 AM

SEGA needs to realize that all people really want from a Sonic game is to run around really fast, jump on some stuff, and avoid pits of death while grabbing rings and finding the fastest way through a level...

Really, how hard would it be do make that?

Peanut · 09-13-2006, 11:25 AM

True that, Barky. Sonic doesn't need a story to be awesome, it's like Mario in that respect. I don't have very high hopes for this, so maybe I'll be pleasently surprised.

*Cure* · 09-13-2006, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kid Icarus

SEGA needs to realize that all people really want from a Sonic game is to run around really fast, jump on some stuff, and avoid pits of death while grabbing rings and finding the fastest way through a level...

Really, how hard would it be do make that?

Sonic Wii, anyone?

*Spitfire* · 09-13-2006, 02:27 PM

Wow Shadow Of Colossus rings a bell with these ones O_O

**Krang** · 09-14-2006, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanut

True that, Barky. Sonic doesn't need a story to be awesome, it's like Mario in that respect.

Exactly. I was just fine with the limited in-game storytelling (without dialog) that took place in the 16-bit games. Anything more than that in this type of game is unnecessary in my opinion.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kid Icarus

SEGA needs to realize that all people really want from a Sonic game is to run around really fast, jump on some stuff, and avoid pits of death while grabbing rings and finding the fastest way through a level...

Really, how hard would it be do make that?

While that is the basis of any Sonic game, there's more to it than that. The Sonic Advance series and Sonic Rush were 2D platformers that accomplished those basics, but there was something missing that made them not quite as fun as the original series. Maybe it had something to do with the level design...

**Barkworm** · 09-14-2006, 04:02 AM

I know exactly what was wrong with "Sonic Rush": The "story". All those annoying animals talking to each other in those awful voices... bah!

**Krang** · 09-15-2006, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barkworm

I know exaclty what was wrong with "Sonic Rush": The "story". All those annoying animals talking to each other in those awful voices... bah!

Haha, you have a point there. Still, there was something about the level design that made those games not as enjoyable for me as the 16-bit games.

Peanut · 09-15-2006, 12:02 PM

It probably had to do with all the horrid enemy placement and bottomless pits that made you memorize the level before you could beat it.

*Hannah* · 09-20-2006, 08:46 PM

Jesus CHRIST. These are BEAUTIFUL.
This game better be amazing.
I'm counting on you, SEGA.

Not that I'm going to play for at least a couple years...

I need money.

*Dr. Doom* · 09-21-2006, 06:22 PM

Peanut · 09-21-2006, 06:24 PM

Yeah, as if one crappy knock off wasn't enough. Do they ever learn?

*Dr. Doom* · 09-21-2006, 06:28 PM

The picture is telling me "no".

*Hannah* · 09-21-2006, 06:54 PM

What the hell is that? D:<

*Dr. Doom* · 09-21-2006, 06:58 PM

I dunno, but it's probably your fault. >:[

09-12-2006, 10:03 PM	#1
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	New Sonic 360 Screens (ANTI 56K THREAD!) Jesus Christ, it's *Emerald Coast.* Sonic the Hedgehog wins two points. Emerald Coast in Sonic adventure was one of those times where I just stood in the store staring at the display with my jaw on the floor. For the win. __________________

09-13-2006, 03:32 AM	#4
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	I don't know, going by the trailer, this game seems to be steering more towards the Shadow the Hedgehog route than the Sonic we all know and used to love. That being said, graphically it looks fantastic. __________________

09-13-2006, 04:39 AM	#5
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	I'm buying for the Sonic stuff. The Shadow stages are for silly emo children, and I'd rather drink gasoline than play through that sht. Let's just hope it dosen't turn into another "3 Sonic stages & 15 Shadow stages" deal. If this one sucks, I'm done for keeps. I'll always love that poor beaten little blue bastard no matter what they do to him. That dosen't mean I'll stand around and watch the beatings. I expect the Sonic sections of this game to kick ass, and they better. Heck, now that Naka is finally gone from Sonic Team, maybe it's got a chance. Naoto Oshima (see: the man who actually created the fuking character and created the old style we adored) is even working as a stylistic advisor part time from Artoon. Still, the sight of Emerald Coast makes me think of the beautiful old times. Rest in Peace Dreamcast ...please God, don't let this one suck. __________________

09-13-2006, 05:00 AM	#6
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,759	That story trailer for the game was completely ridiculous. They need to stop taking the games' story so seriously! __________________ Make ***, not kill! Last edited by Barkworm; 09-13-2006 at 05:16 AM.*

09-13-2006, 02:27 PM	#10
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	Wow Shadow Of Colossus rings a bell with these ones O_O __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

09-12-2006, 10:32 PM	#2
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Wow. Sonic looks really sexy. I hope to God this is a return to form for the little blue guy. He's been wallowing in mediocrity for far too long.

09-13-2006, 03:13 AM	#3
Kid Icarus Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Angel Land Posts: 4,150	Beautiful screens... I'm still leery on the game though. It's SEGA... the last truely great thing they made was F-Zero GX/AX.

09-13-2006, 11:24 AM	#7
Kid Icarus Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Angel Land Posts: 4,150	SEGA needs to realize that all people really want from a Sonic game is to run around really fast, jump on some stuff, and avoid pits of death while grabbing rings and finding the fastest way through a level... Really, how hard would it be do make that?

09-13-2006, 11:25 AM	#8
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	True that, Barky. Sonic doesn't need a story to be awesome, it's like Mario in that respect. I don't have very high hopes for this, so maybe I'll be pleasently surprised.

09-14-2006, 04:02 AM	#12
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,759	I know exactly what was wrong with "Sonic Rush": The "story". All those annoying animals talking to each other in those awful voices... bah! __________________ Make ***, not kill! Last edited by Barkworm; 09-15-2006 at 04:43 AM.*

09-15-2006, 12:02 PM	#14
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	It probably had to do with all the horrid enemy placement and bottomless pits that made you memorize the level before you could beat it.

09-20-2006, 08:46 PM	#15
Hannah Once more, with feeling! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,111	Jesus CHRIST. These are BEAUTIFUL. This game better be amazing. I'm counting on you, SEGA. Not that I'm going to play for at least a couple years... I need money. __________________

09-21-2006, 06:22 PM	#16
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	__________________ I love you, Pickle. Last edited by Dr. Doom; 09-21-2006 at 06:53 PM.

09-21-2006, 06:24 PM	#17
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Yeah, as if one crappy knock off wasn't enough. Do they ever learn?

09-21-2006, 06:28 PM	#18
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	The picture is telling me "no". __________________ I love you, Pickle.

09-21-2006, 06:54 PM	#19
Hannah Once more, with feeling! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,111	What the hell is that? D:< __________________

09-21-2006, 06:58 PM	#20
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	I dunno, but it's probably your fault. >:[ __________________ I love you, Pickle.