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SEGA has just announced that “Project Needlemouse”, long rumored to be a new Sonic the Hedgehog title is indeed Sonic 4: Episode 1. Being the first Sonic the Hedgehog game to return the series to its 2D roots, Sonic 4: Episode 1 is the first of several episodic titles planned for release.Sonic 4 will deliver a new story arc to the Sonic franchise, picking up where Sonic & Knuckles left off.
Asked what they meant by “episodic”, Sega’s Ken Balough told GameSpot, "As mentioned, I think the best way to view it is as a first part in a much larger adventure. When Sega released Sonic 3, ultimately it was the part 1 of a story that saw its conclusion in Sonic & Knuckles. In that same spirit, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is a bigger story, and this is that first chapter. I think it's also safe to say that by the end of the episode one, fans will be very excited to see what's in store for episode two!"
The new sonic is expected to feature traditional 2D sonic mechanics like spin dash, power sneakers with added moves like a homing attack. Perhaps Sonic doesn't have to die, after all.
The game will be heading towards the PSN, Xbox Live Arcade and WiiWare this coming summer, but no plans have been revealed for any PC or Steam-based release. Pity, that.
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Madyo Feb 4, 2010 at 6:48 am
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Nostalgic as I am about Sonic I have to remain skeptical about this until I see it. Mario's return to 2D on the Wii was a success, and Sega's move seems yet another attempt to emulate Nintendo's sales.
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kayy Feb 4, 2010 at 11:34 am
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A good possibility, but they also could have realized that what was good was the 2D games, considering they're the only ones that really did good (I liked the first Sonic Adventure, but as we know, Dreamcast flopped, and Sonic fans have mixed opinions about it).
Vaga222 Feb 4, 2010 at 6:53 am
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Looks like Sega might actually make a good Sonic game at last. I just hope they don't stick with the name Dr Eggman and keep the original Dr Robotnik!
bluerei Feb 4, 2010 at 10:19 am
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Dr. Eggman is the japanese name for Dr. Robotnik. His Original name was Dr. Kintobor before he went mad.
Lemt Feb 4, 2010 at 11:50 am
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Anonymous said
Dr. Eggman is the japanese name for Dr. Robotnik. His Original name was Dr. Kintobor before he went mad.
Niak Feb 4, 2010 at 8:11 am
+2 votes
Missed that SEGA sound on the intro so much. /nostalgia
love Feb 4, 2010 at 11:35 am
+1 votes
Oh gosh yes. When I heard that I went back about 15 years and I got sooooo excited.
Matt_London Feb 4, 2010 at 12:20 pm
+1 votes
Look great, wish it was coming to PC
josh Feb 4, 2010 at 12:55 pm
+1 votes
I wonder if this will be released on the new SEGA platform called the Zone?
Left4Kev Feb 4, 2010 at 1:38 pm
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do you have any more information about this "zone" console?
Dizko Feb 4, 2010 at 2:17 pm
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Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!
Up,Down,Left,Right hold A press Start
Up,Down,Left,Right hold A press Start
piracy Feb 4, 2010 at 3:43 pm
+1 votes
This is what I've been waiting for... please let this be great!
Mirkrid the Anonymous Feb 4, 2010 at 7:10 pm
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I think it would be good, but only on the PSN, XBOX Live and Wii Ware? I was hoping for a store bought game, I would love to buy it, but I live in Canada, in the country, without high-speed, stupid rogers won't go out far enough from the town so I can download it -.-
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