According to TSS (Well, they’re citing Sega Nerds, but I can’t find the source for some reason), Portuguese Magazine “Maxi Consolas” is reporting some new Sonic Unleashed details, some of which have been of great interest in the recent discussions here at Camp Sonic:
- Unleashed will have level up system, in which you can enhance and improve Sonic’s abilities, much like an RPG.
- There will be other playable characters besides Sonic, however they will only be playable via mini games, reserving most of the game for Sonic. Tails has been the only confirmed character as of yet. There where no details regarding how the mini games would play.
- In addition to the African, Greek, and “High Europe” stages, there will also be levels that take place in China and New York City.
- Levels alternate between the 3D and 2D perspectives every thirty seconds or so. Camera work is impressive.
- Good impressions overall. They only complain about the frame rate.
No scans seen yet, so I can’t speak for the integrity of the information, but if TSS is reporting from SEGA Nerds, it seems fairly reliable. Get the scans to me before I find them myself and I’ll send you a present!
UPDATE:
Found the original source. It was in the forums over at Sega Nerds. Considering that Maxi Consolas has a Sonic Unleashed article listed under their new issue seems to make things a lot more reliable. Still on the hunt for scans.
@DarkChaos: Sounds great! I only have Wii!
I love SU! And some more serious thing isn’t wrong.
hey is it just me or i havent seen sonic do a roll in this game?
@David Leggett: alright i cant wait!
Well, I really don’t know any more than you in regards to what will be shown. Like I’ve been saying, your guess is as good as mine. Just a few more days till E3, so wait a bit longer!
@David Leggett: But can we expect more closer to E3 because they’re always talking about expect more info on this game closer to E3 so maybe they might not show much but i would like to see footage of a the NYC or China level, and if possible maybe a minute or 2 of the overworld/weresonic gameplay
@Kev: Well, Chad from ripten.com told us that they’ll be showing it off, just not ready for the press to play it yet. What elements they’ll be showing is really something we can only guess at.
My other contact might be able to get an interview with a SEGA rep, but it’s a bit of a far shot at this point.
Really, E3 could bring nothing at all for us… but it’s probably safe to say that we’ll see at least a few new things…
@David Leggett: So was your race thing like a marathon or something and what do you hope and expect to see from E3 since there’s no demo
alright sweet! thanks!
@Kev: Yup. Felt like it’s about time I changed my name to something more personal. Folks around here suggested that before, but I needed a way to appear like an authority at the site first… you know… keep people in line… wield the mighty ban hammer… etc.
As for a poll, you’ll might just be seeing one on the seventh
We’ll probably find out at E3 though. If my contact is able to pull SEGA off to the side for a moment, he’s going to ask that for us.
@ David Leggat: wait are u Admin? cause u have that same black box thing…