The press release, examined in detail.
LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (April 3, 2008) - SEGA® of America and SEGA of Europe Ltd., today announced that everyone's favourite hedgehog will be breaking new ground yet maintaining his roots, in the upcoming title, Sonic Unleashed{TM}.
Sega is taking a cue from Nintendo and innovating by returning Sonic to his roots. As they did in Sonic Heroes. And Sonic '06.
Developed by renowned studio Sonic Team,
I have two thoughts:
A)Sonic Team is renowned? Having "renown" implies praise. When exactly have they gotten praise lately?
B)This game is doomed.
the latest installment in the multi-million selling franchise,
Give us your money.
will take players on an unforgettable high-speed journey around the globe in a way never before experienced in the world of Sonic.
You won't be able to forget how we've screwed up
this game! No matter how hard you try.
The game is set for release later this year and will be available for the Xbox 360{TM} videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Wii{TM} home video game system from Nintendo and PLAYSTATION®2.
Sonic Unleashed is built on a powerful new "Hedgehog Engine",
We're creative.
which introduces seamless 3D to classic 2D camera transitions, whilst delivering a rich and expansive world with multiple paths to choose from. Under development for three years,
Mostly by the head janitor
the Hedgehog Engine produces a visually rich next generation look and feel with elements of classic Sonic gameplay mechanics. The Hedgehog engine will help re-define the gameplay experience for Sonic fans and newcomers to the franchise alike.
This is how Sonic games are. You WILL like it, DAMMIT!!!
"By combining rich and vibrant scenery with dynamic viewpoints Sonic Unleashed will provide an immersive 3D experience whilst keeping alive the 2D gameplay elements and fantastic worlds that Sonic fans know and love" commented Gary Knight, European Marketing Director for SEGA Europe. "In addition to this classic Sonic gaming experience, when darkness sets in Sonic Unleashed players will be able to experience a completely new way to play as Sonic...
As said above, werewolf Sonic.
making this his most exciting adventure yet!"
Just barely topping the amazing Sonic '06.
Having been broken apart by the evil Dr Eggman,
And why exactly has he broken the world? I thought he wanted to rule it...?
it's down to Sonic to put the pieces of the world back together
like a puzzle
again by retrieving the power of the chaos emeralds. In doing so, Sonic will find himself in a race against time and faced with an unusual situation that will challenge him in ways never before seen.
except by fans of Jeckle and Hyde. Or the thousands of other knockoffs/homages to that story.
By completing a wide variety of action-packed stages, spanning the seven broken continents of the world, gamers will need to unleash Sonic's amazing abilities to save the world, and himself!
The opportunity to engage in Sonic in different ways during the day and night time levels brings a completely original way of playing to the Sonic franchise,
AKA (potentially) fun mode and boring mode.
in addition to running at high speeds in classic Sonic style, combat fighting will become possible.
Because everyone plays Sonic for the brawling they find in other games.
Super quick Sonic's speed skills will be highlighted by four new modes,
Shades of the "XTREAME-SPEED!!!1!" stages in Sonic '06?
whilst the all new combat, movement and functional abilities will offer depth and variety to the game.
but will be forced upon players regardless.
As the sun sets in Sonic Unleashed, a different type of adventure will awaken in Sonic's newest quest...
Sonic Unleashed is scheduled for release worldwide in late 2008.
Regardless of how broken it is.
Since everyone and their mother now knows of everything contained within the site (including passwords).
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While I'm usually pretty pessimistic I had, until late November 2005, managed to maintain an optimistic attitude to future Sonic games. Then a friend rented Shadow the Hedgehog for the PS2 (he refused to buy it) and my dreams were crushed. I have no hope for this game.