There has been quite a lot of talk recently about leaked screenshots of Sonic Unleashed, a newly trademarkedSonic game possibly for the PS3 and Xbox 360. While the rumored leak was met with initial skepticism regarding the authenticity of the screenshots (probably due to early April fool's jitters), the high-res screens certainly looked real enough to cause debate and confusion. If those high quality pics weren't enough to convince non-believers, then perhaps this gameplay video from SEGA ON will do the trick.
In the video, we see Sonic race through a sandstone town and a jungle-like area. Both places have been seen previously in the leaked screens. As far as we can tell, the level design is looking good, and this might mean that we could be seeing a worthy current-gen Sonic game. That is, if it is real ... and most of all, coming to the PS3. We're crossing our fingers on both accounts.
If this is a hoax, then kudos to whoever made it- very convincing.
If this is real, then it seems that Sonic has returned to his 2d roots while the backdrops actually look somewhat next-gen...although, nothing impossible for the Wii....kudos to Sonic team if this proves to be real.
Looking at the video and screenshots though, I'm feeling a bit on the skeptical side- alot of this looks possible to put together using a 3d software package like maya,possibly with some post for the gui.
If this is a hoax then yeah, that dude who pulled it off, must be a whiz with unlimited time, but if it aint... then so far so good. Am like interested now!
I'm a true die hard sega and sonic fan, and this video gave me chills of excitement.
I'm cannot wait for this game. I'm don't pre-order games, but this my friends, I'll pre-order. Even though there's no reason too, but I am.
I've owned every sega game on the dreamcast (yes I actually paid for them) and I've owned every sonic game, including the crappy last edition. This seems awesome so I'm happy about it
Yeah, the best things in life happened in the 90's.
I got laid for the first time, music was creative and had variety, I had Sega, I also had plenty of cool sonic games and I didn't have to pay bills. All the money I made was play money.
I really am crossing my fingers that this is real, and good. I can't actually watch the video, I am at work and they tend to block most streaming video. I would LOVE a 2d console sonic game again, I long for the days when Sonic the Hedgehog was said with pride... and known for quality. Does anyone else here remember waiting with bated breath for the release of Sonic 2? Anyone?
As much as I am a huge Sonic fan, those visuals are great and it's a welcome that Sonic's going back to its 2D roots, but man is that background music annoying. And I highly doubt this is the one that was proposed for the Wii. The gameplay video of Sonic for the Wii that was shown long ago was a Sonic-on-rails game and had a behind-sonic camera view like in Sonic Adventure. This one's more like 2D-ish with 3D elements.
"And I highly doubt this is the one that was proposed for the Wii. The gameplay video of Sonic for the Wii that was shown long ago was a Sonic-on-rails game and had a behind-sonic camera view like in Sonic Adventure."
You know that game came out a year ago right? It is called Sonic and the Secret Rings.
Completely agree with your comments about the 90`s Vahdyx . Bills , Rent and Food and basic living does indeed suck . The Sega MegaDrive (with Sonic 1) was first thing i bought with my first paycheck wayback in 91 i think .
awesome. i'm throwing caution to the wind and going to believe this is true. i'm always skeptical about leaks, but sonic is really , REALLY, due a decent game. its like the master system all over again!
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
3-23-2008 @ 1:23AM
Jason B. said...
Truly stunning visuals. Although the Sonic character seems a little off.
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3-23-2008 @ 1:47AM
Shattercross said...
If this is a hoax, then kudos to whoever made it- very convincing.
If this is real, then it seems that Sonic has returned to his 2d roots while the backdrops actually look somewhat next-gen...although, nothing impossible for the Wii....kudos to Sonic team if this proves to be real.
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3-23-2008 @ 1:54AM
dustandechoes91 said...
The lighting and motion blur look way too good for the wii, but you never know.
3-23-2008 @ 1:59AM
Shattercross said...
My thoughts exactly dustandechoes.
Looking at the video and screenshots though, I'm feeling a bit on the skeptical side- alot of this looks possible to put together using a 3d software package like maya,possibly with some post for the gui.
3-23-2008 @ 2:35AM
Mr.ESC said...
If its a hoax I don't know if I'll cut the head of the person who make it or if we should introduce that person to Sega.
Also you make a good point,April 1st is around the corner.
3-23-2008 @ 2:36AM
Mr.ESC said...
Ops I replied to the wrong comment.
3-23-2008 @ 8:32AM
Fraser JK said...
If this is a hoax then yeah, that dude who pulled it off, must be a whiz with unlimited time, but if it aint... then so far so good. Am like interested now!
3-23-2008 @ 1:51AM
vahdyx said...
I'm a true die hard sega and sonic fan, and this video gave me chills of excitement.
I'm cannot wait for this game. I'm don't pre-order games, but this my friends, I'll pre-order. Even though there's no reason too, but I am.
I've owned every sega game on the dreamcast (yes I actually paid for them) and I've owned every sonic game, including the crappy last edition. This seems awesome so I'm happy about it
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3-23-2008 @ 2:00AM
Shattercross said...
Careful, don't get too excited by it- you don't want to be let down if it's a hoax.
3-23-2008 @ 2:09AM
mccomber said...
Being excited about a Sonic game is so 1994.
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3-23-2008 @ 3:01AM
vahdyx said...
Yeah, the best things in life happened in the 90's.
I got laid for the first time, music was creative and had variety, I had Sega, I also had plenty of cool sonic games and I didn't have to pay bills. All the money I made was play money.
Those were the days
3-23-2008 @ 2:40AM
lordwindowlicker said...
I really am crossing my fingers that this is real, and good. I can't actually watch the video, I am at work and they tend to block most streaming video. I would LOVE a 2d console sonic game again, I long for the days when Sonic the Hedgehog was said with pride... and known for quality. Does anyone else here remember waiting with bated breath for the release of Sonic 2? Anyone?
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3-23-2008 @ 2:45AM
Andy said...
The screenshots are HD, which make me believe it will be coming to PS3/360
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3-23-2008 @ 2:58AM
MCX said...
I still like sonic 1991. I just hope they really put good effort into it and don't rush it out.
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3-23-2008 @ 3:44AM
leiwei said...
As much as I am a huge Sonic fan, those visuals are great and it's a welcome that Sonic's going back to its 2D roots, but man is that background music annoying. And I highly doubt this is the one that was proposed for the Wii. The gameplay video of Sonic for the Wii that was shown long ago was a Sonic-on-rails game and had a behind-sonic camera view like in Sonic Adventure. This one's more like 2D-ish with 3D elements.
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3-23-2008 @ 3:45PM
flameofdoom666 said...
"And I highly doubt this is the one that was proposed for the Wii. The gameplay video of Sonic for the Wii that was shown long ago was a Sonic-on-rails game and had a behind-sonic camera view like in Sonic Adventure."
You know that game came out a year ago right? It is called Sonic and the Secret Rings.
3-23-2008 @ 9:06PM
leiwei said...
Oh that's out already? Didn't know that. Thanks for the info. Guess I'll go rent and check out how it's like.
3-23-2008 @ 3:51AM
finelicker said...
Ahhh, looks like its back to its dreamcast version roots. I really hope so.
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3-23-2008 @ 7:11AM
Damian said...
Completely agree with your comments about the 90`s Vahdyx . Bills , Rent and Food and basic living does indeed suck .
The Sega MegaDrive (with Sonic 1) was first thing i bought with my first paycheck wayback in 91 i think .
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3-23-2008 @ 8:08AM
gordon_strange said...
awesome. i'm throwing caution to the wind and going to believe this is true. i'm always skeptical about leaks, but sonic is really , REALLY, due a decent game. its like the master system all over again!
oh and vahdyx- faf comments dude!!
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