Sonic Unleashed

*Cure* · 03-22-2008, 11:24 PM

Looks like a console version of Sonic Rush, which isn't a bad thing. The only thing is, with April Fool's Day right around the corner...

Ra · 03-23-2008, 03:01 AM

DUDE! That's awesome. I really hope that isn't an April Fool's joke...

*Wildcat* · 03-23-2008, 03:09 AM

You wouldnt know it here but Im a Sonic freak...I buy ever Sonic game that comes out,I even have Sonic 360.I also have a bunch of Sonic memorbilia.Been a Sonic fan since the Genesis days.

This looks amazing,fantastic,wonderful,awesome...I had tears in my eyes when I first saw it,and those graphics...

could be the best graphics in any game period...so far.

I highly doubt its an April Fools joke,many people on other forums had said Sega was planning a new Sonic game with a new engine,plus I doubt Sega would go through all this trouble just for an April Fools joke,plus there are other screenshots that were leaked.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 03-23-2008, 05:44 AM

God, you people are gullible. I don't blame you really. Nintendo dropped Mario & Sonic at the Olympics on April Fool's Day (as in the actual day) last year, and nobody believed it until it showed up on Nintendo.com. Let's break this down.

These screens look incredibly fake. Though the designs admittedly change slightly from game to game, those images are far too articulate and don't feature a hint of Sega's current style in it whatsoever. I'm calling BS on the whole thing.

As for the video, it's easy to fake this crap. Lest I point to some of the larger fakes.

The video doesn't seem legit. The physics look wonky as hell, and there's far too many pan shots, and too little gameplay. Anybody can model convincing 3D on a sh*tty Dell notebook these days. The jumping physics look off, the running animation looks floaty and poorly synced, and the camera pans look like they're trying to sloppily imitate Sonic Rivals. If it's a fake, it's a good looking fake, but a fake nonetheless.

If you want to screw with some poor, beaten fanboy's dreams badly enough, it will happen.

Sonic in Brawl was sort of my personal farewell to the character. Sonic's a beloved character from my childhood, but the memory is so tarnished that I'm surprised I'm still able to enjoy his Brawl appearance. I guess it's all the quality that's surrounding him that helps me to forget what trash Samm....*cough*, I mean "Sega" has released since the Dreamcast. Brawl would be the perfect opportunity to ret-con the character back to something people have fond memories of, but they won't. They'll regurgitate another emo storyline starring Shadow the Hedgehog and his little buddy Sonic in some end days scenario that would make Michael Bay ROFL.

Yeah, the 360/PS3 game was pretty. Yeah, I drooled at the trailers and screens, and then I played it. I don't sell games or trade them because I feel that my judgment has always been good enough that I get some enjoyment out of whatever I buy. I sold that sucker faster than a stock trader in 1929. I've had enough. A developer can't burn someone that badly and expect to get another chance. That game was their last chance after Shadow the Hedgehog (aka one of the largest FU messages to any fanbase in recent memory).

So I'm done. I didn't buy the last Sonic game on DS, I didn't buy the last 2 farm jobs on PSP, I'm not touching Sega Superstar Tennis, and I won't touch this (if it's real, which I highly doubt) because I guarantee you that under all that shine, and CGI is a ten year old engine that is now broken after years of tampering and gameplay that is nearly unplayable due to glitches that would make Acclaim roll in it's grave.

Remember, even after all that's happened, this title is still being developed by Sonic Team. That should be enough to end the topic right there. Think of Nintendo's amazing EAD Tokyo team that made Super Mario Sunshine, Jungle Beat, and Galaxy. Nintendo was thinking of closing that development house if Galaxy didn't explode in the market like it did. Nintendo...close EAD Tokyo? EAD TOKYO? And yet Sonic Team still roams the Earth after releasing a Sonic game that couldn't crack the Top 40 at retail during Christmas shopping season on an off-year (not even mentioning the four disasters that preceded it)? How can this be?

Oh yeah, Sega doesn't give a sh*t. Nevermind. Cool, because neither do I.

*edit*

Convincing character art.

Still calling BS, but if it's real, the whole werewolf thing made totally sure that I don't give a damn. Way to rip-off Twilight Princess assholes.

Ra · 03-23-2008, 06:49 AM

...way to crush our hopes and dreams, man...

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*edit*

Convincing character art.

Still calling BS, but if it's real, the whole werewolf thing made totally sure that I don't give a damn. Way to rip-off Twilight Princess assholes.

Twilight Princess rip? Looks more like a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde kind of a thing to me. Probably because of the setting, but oh well. More of a reason to say the thing is a fake, I guess.

SWAT_KAT_RAZOR · 03-23-2008, 07:04 AM

OMFGZ.. Sonic turns into Shadow.

*Mecha Cow* · 03-23-2008, 08:51 AM

Fake? I see no reason to believe this isn't real. There was a whole bunch of screens yesterday that look very convincing to me. Plus, there's yet another anti-Sonic (or Were-Sonic), which pretty much makes it official.

This is real, and it's going to suck, because it's Sonic.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 03-23-2008, 02:35 PM

Either way, I could care less about a Sonic game, let alone a Sega game.

愛 · 03-23-2008, 02:59 PM

Yeah, but remember that time when you bought Sonic the Hedgehog for 360, and you didn't even beat the first level? That was a terrible move on your part. Sonic is dead!

*Hannah* · 03-23-2008, 07:07 PM

You raised my hopes and dashed them quite expertly, thread!

*Wildcat* · 03-24-2008, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

The video doesn't seem legit. The physics look wonky as hell, and there's far too many pan shots, and too little gameplay. Anybody can model convincing 3D on a sh*tty Dell notebook these days. The jumping physics look off, the running animation looks floaty and poorly synced, and the camera pans look like they're trying to sloppily imitate Sonic Rivals. If it's a fake, it's a good looking fake, but a fake nonetheless.

That right there proves nothing because early game teasers are bound to have problems...and besides that none of that is even true for this trailer...it looks great all around.

As for it being an April Fools joke by Sega...thats plain rediculous...No game company has ever played an April Fools joke on the public(have they?)

As for all the Sonic haters ranting on about...OOoo Shadow and Sonic 360were terrible,I cant play Sonic games anymore because hes had a few bad games....get over it,or better yet get over yourselves.

None of what ThirdMarioBro. said has any validation...even the first video he put up is a terrible example,of course we would know 'Super Mario Universe' is fake...theres no way that could run on a Gameboy...not even a DS.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 03-24-2008, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildcat

None of what ThirdMarioBro. said has any validation...even the first video he put up is a terrible example,of course we would know 'Super Mario Universe' is fake...theres no way that could run on a Gameboy...not even a DS.

Hey, it's your $60. You want to spend it on a sh*tty video game? Who am I to stop you.

*Wildcat* · 03-24-2008, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

Hey, it's your $60. You want to spend it on a sh*tty video game? Who am I to stop you.

Cool,Im glad your psychic and can tell me when a game will be bad or good waaaay before it ever releases I'll have to remember you when making my next game purchase.

Besides Sonic is not the only game series to ever have had a few bad titles in it.Even Mario has had his share of bad games,That Luigi History game on SNES,Super Mario Sunshine(personally it was ok for me but mostly everyone dislikes it and thier right for the most part) and need Imention the Virtual Boy...at least Sega has never released a console thats bad for your health

Peanut · 03-24-2008, 09:45 AM

TMB is just a bitter husk of a human being.

That being said, if this is real (and I'm leaning towards yes, because nearly everything TMB ever predicits is completely wrong) then I'm excited for it. I haven't enjoyed Sonic since Sonic & Knuckles, and it looks like this is heading back to the heyday of Sonic games. Just as long as it doesn't have the horrible level design and enemy placement of Sonic Rush.

Edit: More screens and artwork for the game keep popping up, and even 1up is reporting it now. I'm going to go ahead and say it's real, for now.

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Originally Posted by Wildcat

Besides Sonic is not the only game series to ever have had a few bad titles in it.Even Mario has had his share of bad games,That Luigi History game on SNES,Super Mario Sunshine(personally it was ok for me but mostly everyone dislikes it and thier right for the most part)

What kind of bullsh*t is that? You're a f*cking idiot, and that post just proved it. Even attempting to compare the utter failure of the Sonic franchise to Mario, while at the same time saying Sunshine was bad...seriously? SERIOUSLY? Lawl!

**ThirdMarioBro** · 03-24-2008, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Wildcat

Besides Sonic is not the only game series to ever have had a few bad titles in it.Even Mario has had his share of bad games,That Luigi History game on SNES,Super Mario Sunshine(personally it was ok for me but mostly everyone dislikes it and thier right for the most part)

Everybody brings up Virtual Boy like they're trying to look all smart and make a point. Well, guess what professor? Even Virtual Boy had some good games, for what little there were. Ever heard of VB Wario Land? Awesome little game. I'm not really defending the Virtual Boy (which you've got to be pretty desperate to dig up), but I will go out and say that anything on Virtual Boy is better than Sonic Heroes, Shadow the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog '06, Sonic Advance 3, or Sonic Battle. That's around $200 (not including tax) of sh*tty video games. Sonic doesn't get another free pass.

And anybody who tries to compare the Mario franchise to the dead husk that is Sonic the Hedgehog is clearly a deranged fanboy grasping for straws in an effort to self-justify spending another $60 on what is sure to be garbage.

*Dr. Doom* · 03-24-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

And anybody who tries to compare the Mario franchise to the dead husk that is Sonic the Hedgehog is clearly a deranged fanboy grasping for straws in an effort to self-justify spending another $60 on what is sure to be garbage.

Yeah, just like that loser TMB.

Oh, wait...

愛 · 03-24-2008, 03:24 PM

This is looking promising. Sonic Rush was a wonderful concept, except they messed some things up. If they clear it up in this, then they have a solid game.

*Cure* · 03-24-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Wildcat

As for it being an April Fools joke by Sega...thats plain rediculous...No game company has ever played an April Fools joke on the public(have they?)

The thing is, if it IS a joke, it wouldn't be by Sega. Just some random dude with too much time on his hands.

*Wildcat* · 03-24-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

Everybody brings up Virtual Boy like they're trying to look all smart and make a point. Well, guess what professor? Even Virtual Boy had some good games, for what little there were. Ever heard of VB Wario Land? Awesome little game. I'm not really defending the Virtual Boy (which you've got to be pretty desperate to dig up), but I will go out and say that anything on Virtual Boy is better than Sonic Heroes, Shadow the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog '06, Sonic Advance 3, or Sonic Battle. That's around $200 (not including tax) of sh*tty video games. Sonic doesn't get another free pass.

And anybody who tries to compare the Mario franchise to the dead husk that is Sonic the Hedgehog is clearly a deranged fanboy grasping for straws in an effort to self-justify spending another $60 on what is sure to be garbage.

Ok sure the Virtual Boy was a bad example,I know a few games were pretty good...but thats besides the point.What I was trying to say is that every game series has a few bad titles but it seems Sonic gets more crap for it by gamers....maybe because hes a big franchise.

I'll admit Sonic '06 and Shadow are on the bottom of the Sonic list,but alot of people liked Sonic Heroes and bringing up Sonic Advance 3 is just as bad as my Virtual Boy example...all the "Advance" game got good reviews and everyone Iv seen talk about it liked it,because its fast 2D and like the classics,I havent played Sonic Battle or are you talking about 'Sonic Adventure 2:Battle"?...which is pretty much split when it comes to how good or bad it was.Iv seen alot that like it and alot that dont...imo its good,except for the Knuckles and Rouge gem hunting leves.

愛 · 03-24-2008, 07:27 PM

When was there a good Virtual Boy game? You mean that tennis game, and that's it? How about that ship game? That made me so goddamn nauseous after about...two minutes.

03-22-2008, 11:24 PM	#1
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	Sonic Unleashed Looks like a console version of Sonic Rush, which isn't a bad thing. The only thing is, with April Fool's Day right around the corner... __________________ Last edited by Cure; 03-30-2008 at 07:24 PM.

03-23-2008, 03:01 AM	#2
Ra It's my desire? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In your pants. Posts: 4,441	DUDE! That's awesome. I really hope that isn't an April Fool's joke... __________________ "So. The whole lot of you against little old me? How retarded."

03-23-2008, 03:09 AM	#3
Wildcat Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 3,516	You wouldnt know it here but Im a Sonic freak...I buy ever Sonic game that comes out,I even have Sonic 360.I also have a bunch of Sonic memorbilia.Been a Sonic fan since the Genesis days. This looks amazing,fantastic,wonderful,awesome...I had tears in my eyes when I first saw it,and those graphics... could be the best graphics in any game period...so far. I highly doubt its an April Fools joke,many people on other forums had said Sega was planning a new Sonic game with a new engine,plus I doubt Sega would go through all this trouble just for an April Fools joke,plus there are other screenshots that were leaked. __________________ Nothing can survive the will to stay alive, cause if you try, you can do anything.

03-23-2008, 05:44 AM	#4
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	God, you people are gullible. I don't blame you really. Nintendo dropped Mario & Sonic at the Olympics on April Fool's Day (as in the actual day) last year, and nobody believed it until it showed up on Nintendo.com. Let's break this down. These screens look incredibly fake. Though the designs admittedly change slightly from game to game, those images are far too articulate and don't feature a hint of Sega's current style in it whatsoever. I'm calling BS on the whole thing. As for the video, it's easy to fake this crap. Lest I point to some of the larger fakes. The video doesn't seem legit. The physics look wonky as hell, and there's far too many pan shots, and too little gameplay. Anybody can model convincing 3D on a shtty Dell notebook these days. The jumping physics look off, the running animation looks floaty and poorly synced, and the camera pans look like they're trying to sloppily imitate Sonic Rivals. If it's a fake, it's a good looking fake, but a fake nonetheless. If you want to screw with some poor, beaten fanboy's dreams badly enough, it will happen. Sonic in Brawl was sort of my personal farewell to the character. Sonic's a beloved character from my childhood, but the memory is so tarnished that I'm surprised I'm still able to enjoy his Brawl appearance. I guess it's all the quality that's surrounding him that helps me to forget what trash Samm....cough, I mean "Sega" has released since the Dreamcast. Brawl would be the perfect opportunity to ret-con the character back to something people have fond memories of, but they won't. They'll regurgitate another emo storyline starring Shadow the Hedgehog and his little buddy Sonic in some end days scenario that would make Michael Bay ROFL. Yeah, the 360/PS3 game was pretty. Yeah, I drooled at the trailers and screens, and then I played it. I don't sell games or trade them because I feel that my judgment has always been good enough that I get some enjoyment out of whatever I buy. I sold that sucker faster than a stock trader in 1929. I've had enough. A developer can't burn someone that badly* and expect to get another chance. That game was their last chance after Shadow the Hedgehog (aka one of the largest FU messages to any fanbase in recent memory). So I'm done. I didn't buy the last Sonic game on DS, I didn't buy the last 2 farm jobs on PSP, I'm not touching Sega Superstar Tennis, and I won't touch this (if it's real, which I highly doubt) because I guarantee you that under all that shine, and CGI is a ten year old engine that is now broken after years of tampering and gameplay that is nearly unplayable due to glitches that would make Acclaim roll in it's grave. Remember, even after all that's happened, this title is still being developed by Sonic Team. That should be enough to end the topic right there. Think of Nintendo's amazing EAD Tokyo team that made Super Mario Sunshine, Jungle Beat, and Galaxy. Nintendo was thinking of closing that development house if Galaxy didn't explode in the market like it did. Nintendo...close EAD Tokyo? EAD TOKYO? And yet Sonic Team still roams the Earth after releasing a Sonic game that couldn't crack the Top 40 at retail during Christmas shopping season on an off-year (not even mentioning the four disasters that preceded it)? How can this be? Oh yeah, Sega doesn't give a sht. Nevermind. Cool, because neither do I. edit* Convincing character art. Still calling BS, but if it's real, the whole werewolf thing made totally sure that I don't give a damn. Way to rip-off Twilight Princess assholes. __________________ Last edited by ThirdMarioBro; 03-23-2008 at 06:01 AM.

03-23-2008, 07:04 AM	#6
SWAT_KAT_RAZOR Foot Soldier Join Date: May 2005 Location: MegaKat City Posts: 183	OMFGZ.. Sonic turns into Shadow. __________________ "You guys must be studying the abridged book of ninja fighting... I mean, come on! How do you guys expect to beat me?"--Raphael during a rooftop fight. "Good answer. Good answer!"-- Raphael Seeing more bad guys then he expected

03-23-2008, 08:51 AM	#7
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	Fake? I see no reason to believe this isn't real. There was a whole bunch of screens yesterday that look very convincing to me. Plus, there's yet another anti-Sonic (or Were-Sonic), which pretty much makes it official. This is real, and it's going to suck, because it's Sonic. __________________

03-23-2008, 02:35 PM	#8
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Either way, I could care less about a Sonic game, let alone a Sega game. __________________

03-23-2008, 02:59 PM	#9
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	Yeah, but remember that time when you bought Sonic the Hedgehog for 360, and you didn't even beat the first level? That was a terrible move on your part. Sonic is dead!

03-23-2008, 07:07 PM	#10
Hannah Once more, with feeling! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,111	You raised my hopes and dashed them quite expertly, thread! __________________

03-24-2008, 03:24 PM	#17
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	This is looking promising. Sonic Rush was a wonderful concept, except they messed some things up. If they clear it up in this, then they have a solid game.

03-24-2008, 07:27 PM	#20
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	When was there a good Virtual Boy game? You mean that tennis game, and that's it? How about that ship game? That made me so goddamn nauseous after about...two minutes.