The lights are on
Finally the curtain has been drawn back! Project Needlemouse is, in fact, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1. This 2D side-scrolling downloadable title is a return to Sonic’s roots, a true sequel to Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles. Pretty much everyone is invited to the return of Sega’s mascot, as the game is hitting the Wii, PS3, and 360 this summer.
As previously hinted, the first zone of the game looks a lot like Green Hill Zone, which is a good thing. Dr. Eggman (still want to call him Robotnik) returns with his look from the more recent games. Sonic also retains the makeover he's had since Sonic Adventure, complete with green eyes. I remember when Sonic just had black eyes... you can't have it all, I guess.I couldn’t be more excited for my favorite childhood video game character start to reclaim his lost glory. We’ve been through some dark times, buddy, but I’m happy as hell you’re back!Source: Sega Blog
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Very exciting!!! ...although the thought of motion control for the Wii on this game scares me.
"I couldn’t be more excited for my favorite childhood video game character start to reclaim his lost glory. We’ve been through some dark times, buddy, but I’m happy as hell you’re back!"
This made me hurl.
This is the first Sonic game I've actually cared about in years.
Here's hoping they put it on the portables, too. I was definitely a Genesis kid, which apparently Reiner was not.
I can't wait (to read the review before I play it).
I have high hopes for this, but Sonic's let me down before/
sega will add something very lame to this game
@ Reiner:
ROFL
Hehe I don't know what to say to this. I didn't have a Genesis I had the other one what was it called oh yeah SUPER NINITENDO... but doesn't this seem like a copy of Nintendo's move with the recent release on the Wii.... I guess not however this could be fun only if I get my hands on the other 3.
OMG!!!!!!!! I can't wait for this! I don't know which sytem I should get it for ps3 or wii???
That reminds me to dowload sonics 1-3 onto my wii
awesome...wow am i the only one who actually has some fond memories of sonic adventure that game was beautiful...
I always like SONIC, but when it was released 3D style (Dreamcast, PS3, XBOX) i dint like it anymore. But finally the company its doing what the fans want, and its old school SONIC with better graphics, that is AWESOME. Cant wait to PLAY IT.
I am thrilled to see this. Ideally, none of the Sonic characters will speak either. That really dampened the experience, too.
I guess this is Sega's apology
I remember when my grandma bought me a Genesis, Sonic 3, and the Knuckles expansion thing from a yard sale. This is seriously nostalgic.
Thank you!! I grew up with Sonic the Hedgehog (number 2 was my first video game) and it's been painful to watch his downfall. Hopefully this can remind people what makes Sonic so great.
"Filed under Tim Turi's dream come true?"
Oh, cochon! Dude, if I'm ever in Minny I'm taking you to a bar and getting you trashed with a bunch of girls. You need to expand your horizons, podnah.
Huh, couldn't care less...if I did, I'd probably stop showering and wearing pants.
YES!!! ABOUT FRICKEN TIME THEY STOP PUTTING OUT CRAPPY SONICS AND GO BACK TO AWSOMENESS!!
YES!!!
FINALLY!
It's about time we get another good sonic game that's back to it's roots.