I’m not sure if this is brand new, or if it just hasn’t picked up any attention for some reason yet, but I’m going to say this is New Plot Information for Sonic Unleashed until someone corrects me. I just saw this interesting summary of Sonic Unleashed over on the official SU website:
Sonic the Hedgehog is on an adventure unlike any other! When Dr. Eggman unleashed a slumbering beast from the center of the Earth, there is a devastating tremor that splinters the world into many continents. Sonic must race to restore the planet in chaos, but an unusual situation challenges him in never-before-seen ways. Both day and night play different, yet important, roles in Sonic’s newest quest… as the sun sets, an intriguing adventure awakens!
Well this is way different from what I imagined the game was all about when I first read about Dr. Eggman’s new machine. I’m starting to wonder if that creepy Dragon Boss character might be this “beast” mentioned in the new game description? It’s pure speculation of course, but it’s starting to seem plausible.
I should note that I was only able to find this on the US version of the Sonic Unleashed website when I saw it, and there was no such page on the UK version. Might be a good idea to keep an eye out for updates over the next few days.
Wait, what does Sonic Rush play like?
You got a few things right with your theory, but I think it’s still a bit early to say too much about anything plot related. We’re still all in speculation mode here.
Oh, and I remember you =)
1. Who remembers my partly right Sonic Unleashed plot theory?
2. Sonic Chronicles =/= Sonic Unleashed; Sonic Chronicles = More background stories, a new style of gaming and two companies joined to help make a (hopefully) great game. Basically, Sega is pulling a Mario out of their hat.
3. Sonic Unleashed is more like Sonic Rush (Adventure) and SA1 based on the images and accounts on the matter.
4. Anyone remember me?
You know iNAUDiBLE, so long as that story NEVER caries over to the new Sonic Games, I think I’ll be happy with it actually. You are right… different genres require different kinds of stories. You sort of reminded me about how much I loved Super Mario RPG, even with all the new and goofy characters introduced in it. The story was never applied elsewhere, and the characters didn’t either, making it an awesome addition to the Mario universe. It might work out for Sonic
admin - Heh, well, like I said, nothing is for sure at this point in time. For all we know, Prima screwed up.
(And thank you for pointing out that I pointed out what I already knew. XD )
Also, about Chronicles, seeing as it’s an RPG from Bioware, having plenty of characters is probably an inevitablility, due to the characters having abilities that could serve a good purpose in an RPG-style battle. The basic party is of four members, so you don’t have to choose certain characters for your party that you use all the time if you don’t want to, and Bioware has been great at character development in their other games so far, so it might make up for some of the slip ups that Sonic Team has made in portraying their own characters. It’s a completely and totally different experience from Unleashed, due to it being a different genre and different developer, and it could work…or it couldn’t. I guess it depends on whether you’re up for the Sonic property to be used as an RPG or not. Guess we’ll just have to wait and see.
Not to rain on any parades or anything, but its probably very safe to say the game is being called sonic unleashed at this point.
Aside from the fact that Hashimoto has confirmed they are not related, and the fact sheet using Sonic Unleashed, the fact that their PR team has used that name in so many magazines this close to launch is plenty of evidence that that are trying to build that brand.
Its possible to change, but I don’t think anyone at Sega is going to throw away all the identity they’ve built for the game so far.
@iNAUDiBLE
I think what you posted about a possible name change is quite interesting. “Sonic World Adventure” is a great title in my opinion. I hope it’s official, since I’m not too keen on “Sonic Unleashed”.
And, as always, keep up the great work admin! (geez, I always say that when I post here, don’t I?)
well………since it has relation on sonic adventures series i think that is not bad changing the title like hapened in wildfire….and the right characters(i think)that sould appear in sonic unleashed are:
Sonic(main character)
Tails
Knuckles
Amy
Emerl
Shadow
rouge
maybe Cream and Big.
Sonic world adventure?
What is sega’s beef in changing appealing temporarly titles in ones like this.
It also happened with wildfire.
perhaps sonic adventure 3 will sound more well since its has relation on the others sonic adventures series not just that do you ever see the sonic X?you will watch that in sonic X season 2 have episodes that are identical to sonic adventure 1 and 2.i sould think that sonic adventure 3(sonic unleashed),must loke like sonic X season 3 or 2 and one more think:Emerl sould appear at this game i have longing of him and this could remember him……………..
@ iNAUDiBLE - We posted about the November release date some time ago, and we posted about the November 4th date back on April 3rd
I guess that post is basing itself on a new source, but I think it’s been pretty well covered already.
Alright, back on topic folks. Unless your comment pertains to the post, you may face a comment being deleted, or even serving some ban time.
No ifs or buts.
When the media speaks of the original Sonic games as “perfect,” it is because they are comparing it to the 3d games. It takes less effort to make a 2d game than a 3d one… and it is less noticable when a 2d game is rushed… like Sonic 3 (incomplete.)
I recently got Sonic 1 on Xbox live arcade… and I do not find that game perfect at all. Obviously, the game has no “treasure hunting” or “backtracking” to complain about. However, I think Sonic Rush has more fun factor, and is alot more welcoming to new comers. This is why I am glad Sonic Unleashed is taking that direction.
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@ jorenmartijn
The only reason why people act as if Sonic 1, 2, 3 & K are the only ones that matter are becasue….well…they were perfect! Changing a formula that works (Crash and Spyro) is just a bad idea.
I kinda dislike the DS games for being too fast and not having alot of platforming. I still enjoy playing them though, S Ranks on everything.
I don’t mind the new characters either. (as long as they’re not clones.) I just care about how they act. I’m still waiting for a green bird that doesn’t suck.
this is a answer for everyone:
do you think that emerl would be in this game?
If yes then why would be his reason for there?
Thank god this didn’t turn out in a fight over who’s the best character to take part in this new plot, but rather well-argumented comments.
I see your point with Wario not being put in the main Mario series, Mike (even though there’s Super Mario Land: The Six Golden Coins).
Just wanted to bring up a reason why people shouldn’t be so focussed on those first Sonic games, like they’re the ones that count and nothing else should change the series as these games did.
Honestly, I own all four Sonic (1/2/3) games (including the 3D Blast one, which was kind of like a misbuy) on the Wii Virtual Console, but I can’t get into them as much as I would like. (they’re so slow compared to Sonic Rush Adventure)
That’s why I like all the new characters like Shadow, Blaze and Silver. I’m open for change (perhaps with because of all those new characters being pumped into the Mario series, with which I don’t have a problem, either).
Take a chill pill blah.
How exactly does ALL the recent stories revolve around Shadow? Sonic Heroes? In that game there wasn’t really a story… every cutscene was a simple excuse to run through the levels and jump on robotnik. Sonic and the Secret Rings? I don’t think so. Sonic Rush? I doubt it… Tails was more “rubbed in” your face even with him not playable as a character… Tails’ crying and cheering was unavoidable even during boss fights.
Sonic 06? Let me see… did that revolve around Shadow? i could not tolerate through the entire game… I found Shadow more enjoyable than Silver… and the 1 Shadow level I played… I had more fun than I did in any Amy level from Sonic Adventure… or treasure hunting level from Sa2.
Mike, I’m pretty sure more people would rather play as Shadow than Amy. Shadow doesn’t seem to “behave” depressive in anyway, and you can simply DON’T PLAY as him.
The “recent” stories you speak of that supposedly “revolve” around Shadow? Did Sonic and Secret Rings revolve around him? From what I could tolerate of Sonic 06, when playing as Sonic… I do not remember seeing Shadow often… and I’d find Shadow less “annoying” than Tails anytime. I honestly do not care if Tails is “original” or not the same way I do not care about changes in “Star Wars movies.” Skip the cutscenes, or just play as a character you want.
@ jorenmartijn
People like Wario because Nintendo keeps him out of the main Mario series. He’s fun-loving and likes gold.
Most people hate Shadow because Sega has to include him in almost every single Sonic game they make. All the recent stories revolve around him and he’s a overly hyped manic depressive.