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Sonic 4 Footage Leaked, Not Developed By Sonic Team

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by Tim Turi on February 16, 2010 at 05:20 PM

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Sonic fans eager for a longer look at Sonic 4 are in luck today. A leaked video recently surfaced showing off Sonic 4's level select screen and the first bits of level one: Splash Hill Zone. The developer of the game was also revealed on Xbox Live Marketplace.

Sonic 4's leaked screenshots and video show off the mandatory lush, green intro level. Though the video quality sucks, it's clear that this game is one gorgeous-looking 2D platformer. I can't wait to get my hands on it and see this glorious sight splashed across a huge HD television.

Also uncovered were four other stages set to appear in the game: Casino Street Zone, Lost Labyrinth Zone, Mad Gear Zone, and a Special Stage. Hopefully the game has more levels within because I just can't see myself collecting seven chaos emeralds within four stages.

One of the most significant Sonic-related finds of the day is an Xbox Live Marketplace listing, (thanks, Destructoid) which reveals developer DIMPS as being behind the title. Anyone familiar with the spectacular and portable Sonic Advance and Sonic Rush titles is already familiar with the developer's respect for the hedgehog's classic form. No more Sonic Team performing bizarre genetic werehog experiments on Sega's mascot, or shoving a stupid sword in his hand.

Check out 1UP for the leaked video and more screenshots like the one featured above.

[UPDATE]

1UP took down the screens and leaked video at Sega's request.

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Filed under: News, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii, Sega, sonic the hedgehog 4: episode 1, dimps

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by XDrAgOnIcUsX Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 05:29 PM

hope for the best
by Big hunger games freak! Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 05:33 PM

Looks cool.
by LSJ Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 05:38 PM

F*ck a were-hog! This is the little blue ball of spunky speed I looked up to when I was a kid. I was wondering where he went
by Rob Ebert Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 05:40 PM

Just that one screen is enough to sell me
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by Warbuff Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 05:43 PM

day one purchase! Errr, download :)
by Michael Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 05:48 PM

Looks like it plays like the Genesis games... with better graphics.
by bioshocker Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 05:49 PM

Looks very cool, especially liking the return to the 2D-platforming style that Sonic is famous for, but I have one question: Is this going to be a downloadable title or a retail release for consoles and/or handhelds? I haven't been keeping my eye on this game too much, so I have no idea.
by Dark Lord Kaan (Skullmanic) Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 05:50 PM

Whoohoo
by Kyledk05 Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 05:53 PM

Now THAT. is a Sonic Game.
by Trey Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 06:01 PM

The graphics really do look good. Can't wait for this.
by SergeantLuke Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 06:10 PM

YES! DIMPS! Oh, this is great! No Sonic Team means this game has a chance!
by Jigga_Who Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 06:26 PM

Sweet. Should have stayed this way before they thought about killing it in the first place.
by Ozwaldo el Ruso Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 06:50 PM

Oh how I've missed Sonic's glory days. Can't wait for this title!
by AMSacco91090 Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 06:51 PM

Wow that looks really good shockingly. I'm impressed.
by linkchief13 Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 06:58 PM

finally
by SaintofGaming Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 07:08 PM

wow i thought this was going to be abust but dare i say it might savethe sonice franchise?
by LaurenIsSoMosh Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 07:47 PM

I have to say I have been very skeptical of this game, but seeing this picture at the top of the page... man, I feel like a kid again.
by Rashad Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 07:48 PM

It is about time someone took the reigns from Sonic Team.
by ruyjin_jakka Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 07:49 PM

i cant wait for this one...
by Linkz1 Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 08:02 PM

1UP took the stuff down it seems at SEGA's request. :(