Remember that interview we mentioned back in May with Sega of America Producer, Patrick Riley? You know… the one where we basically just kept hearing We’ll be talking about that at a later time, Closer to E3…, More later…, etc.
Well, guess what? It’s E3 Patrick, and it’s time to come forth and stay true to your word. That’s right Patrick - We’re DEMANDING that you tell us what we have been drooling over for the past few months. Now!
Wait… you mean… you already did?
That’s right folks! Earlier today, Joystiq interviewed Patrick, and this time, he was feeling a whole lot more comfortable (or maybe it was the truth serum we snuck into his drink earlier…) answering some highly anticipated questions. Here’s what we found most interesting during the interview:
- Some parts of stages in Sonic Unleashed are built for BOTH Day and Night gameplay. This came as a huge surprise to us, as we were originally under the impression that time didn’t actually flow in the game. Patrick goes on to explain how time will flow in these parts of the stages (as well as towns), but clarifies that players will easily be able to advance the time so that they are not stuck in one form or another. Some parts of stages will be restricted to one form or the other.
- There are Daytime and Nighttime stages in each environment (Get that folks? That means that along with the 9 environments, there will be multiple stages. That’ could add up to a whole lot of 5 minute levels!). There are also unlockable mini-stages in each environment.
- Weresonic has a combat system of his own that allows him to pummel enemies (as you probably have already seen in the new Sonic Unleashed E3 Trailer), as well as stretch out his arms (see the Mykonos Nighttime Weresonic screenshots for an example). Combos, Grabs, Throws, and Swings are just some of the things mentioned. He’s able to move around in ways that allow for greater exploration which normal Sonic cannot achieve.
- “…coolest opening cinematic ever seen in a Sonic game.“ Yeah, we thought so too after seeing a short bit of it in the Trailer revealed earlier.
- 99% of the game is Sonic or Weresonic. The other 1% are minigames with other characters, or very short segments. *angels sing*
- There are different kinds of branching paths in levels, both which require timed button mashing. There are up-down/left-right sequences as we saw in the High Europe Trailer (running through the alley), as well as special sequences where you need to hit buttons in a specific order to jump higher, or go further in the air (As seen in the new E3 trailer, puts Sonic into slow motion for a short period of time… which was freaking incredible I might add).
- Sonic will face some bosses in the ordinary form, and some as Weresonic.
- The plan is to have a Playable Demo right around the release of Sonic Unleashed!
Via TSSZ
First comment Whoot!
Well, Well! Patrick can finally relax now, since Weresonic’s secret is out. Now do us a favour, Patty, and show us the cutscene with Weresonic & Amy in. XD
sweet awesome i can’t wait for this game to come out
Did they say yes that they will include a Chao Garden in Sonic Unleashed?
fff I think sonamy fans are gonna like this game. x_x
I cant wait to see the opening cutscene, looks really good so far.
I cant wait for the demo ^_^
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Thanks for the info!
A little confused on the whole daytime/nighttime thing. First they say time will flow and change throughout the levels, then they go saying there are separate daytime and nighttime stages in each environment?
Could you clear this up?
I hope theres a chao garden…. but I doubt it.
@Link451: I can’t, but maybe it will be cleared up in a day or too. If I had to give my best guess, he means that the levels are divided into stages with required night/day gameplay at times. It’s just a guess though.
Oh and XD amy meets weresonic
*eyes glazed over*
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*giddy as heck*
they dident say anythig about chao awww ****
no chao what
Well the games looks pretty good from the looks of it.
But how do you guys know that there is a scene where Amy and WereSonic appear?
Wait….this means no demo this week? Man! I was really looking forward to it…..well, at least we have the theme song and a new trailer! Now the screen shots that were leaked aren’t confusing anymore!
@Koondy: It was accidentally shown in an interview for Power Unlimited a while back, but employees blocked the screen to avoid seeing anymore of it.
wow…….i didnt espect that the wrewolf thing was so incredible
it remembered like the incredible hulk
Hey admin. Did you see this?
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=CUYBWOpkSNE&feature=email
WERE-HOOOOOOOOOOOOG!!!
@Ultimate Hyper Super Sonic: Something tells me you missed this:
http://www.campsonic.com/2008/07/15/new-sonic-unleashed-e3-trailer
David Legget, there is one piece of information… I do not favor… and that is the number of stages.
As much as I like Sonic games, I never like I “beat them…” I want to think it will go on forever. I’m still not sure how many levels they are… but would you prefer for a “surprise” when you reach the last level? I mean… play level 9… think its over… the suddenly there’s level 10!
When I played Crazy Gadget in Sonic Adventure 2, I was certain that was the last level…
@dunno: I’m really just trying to settle worries of a 45 minute game like some people are suggesting by the 5 minute level designs. It’s safe to put that speculation to rest now
why is the demo coming out so dang late!!!!!
@David Leggett: david If you think you’re busy now wait till thursday when sega has thier press confrence!+ you guys are doing great
ps. did sega already have thier “behind closed doors” sonic unleashed confrence?
@Xeternalstar: Seems reasonable to me. Demo’s don’t usually come out long before an actual game release. They’re more of sample of the game to make you go out and buy it immediately. Kind of like the free samples at the grocery store… only not as tasty.
@David Leggett: I take it that the demos will be available from the Playstation Network and Xbox Live?
…And, well, considering that a playable demo of Sonic ‘06 was available from the demo console of the XBOX360 for some time at Wal-Mart, that they would have it too?
A problem though, the Wal-Mart nearest me has…problems with their maintence of the 360. Would asking them if they can download certain demos of games onto the machine work?
@David Leggett: I would like to ask if you could ask in your interview on Thursday how you’re suppost to “speed-up time.” I really don’t understand how you would… or do you have any theories?
i hope the demo comes about a month before release, on the wii too you know how in 06 there was a demo on 360, so the wii shop channel might suffice for a place to launch a demo…
@Link451: Well, to clarify, I myself am not conducting any interview, but a writer for Camp Sonic will be attending, and if given the chance will ask some questions for us.
i wonder if su will come out earlier than rumored or expected what are your thoughts DAVID!!!
@Xeternalstar: I’d say not. Definitely a Holiday Release to maximize sales.
@Xeternalstar: I hope it won’t come out sooner.
…I’d love for it to, but they need to take as much time as they need to make this THE game.
THX SO MUCH for posting this. I’m gonna try to get the demo when my 360 is fixed!!!!!!! =)
^.^
The only thing I need to know now is…
is there a Chao Garden or not?
@David Leggett: yeah are u gonna ask for us whether there is a chao garden or not?
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@Kev: That’s something we’d like to have answered just as much as any of you. Like I’ve said several times, there is no guarantee that we will even have the opportunity to ask questions.
Will there be any more info? I havn’t seen anything on it and I’ve been watching G4 all day and yesterday and havn’t seen it once
When amy meets wear sonic maby the scene will be like this:
Amy:Sonic! Soniccccc! Sonic:on no Amy:I finnaly caught up. sonic: Get back amy go home. “sun starts setting” Amy:why would i? i just caught up! “sun sets and he tranforms” Amy:sonic? “her fac in fear” then i really dont know eather 1: He just runs away 2:he straches amy or :3(highiley unlikley) He bites her head of
So I guess I wasn’t that far off about wanting a game that could alternate between day and night?
Otherwise, I’ll be looking forward to this, VERY much!
I think sega may have actually got it right
This is SWEEET!
I’m still a little confused about this night/day system. Pat said we could speed up time so where not stuck as one character. I’m not so sure about this but we are missing some info here so (shrug) This whole game looks like 5 stars.
Well technically 10.0.
I’d really, really, really, REALLY hate if this game used real time for it’s timing. I always play in the day, I’d be screwed.lol
That’s unlikely, but it’s the impression I got at first there. But…speeding up time? Nah, that proves that wrong. I’m interested to see what they mean. They probably just mean stage in the sense of “Africa=stage”…so some sections are Sonic levels and some are WereSonic levels. Meaning gets lost in quotes sometimes.
Hey guys, I know a lot of you wanted a smaller version of the vid, so I’ve killed 2 birds with one stone and made an 18MB file and replaced the crappy song with a really coool song from The Wedding called Return. You can grab it here: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=104FZFMG
Let me know what you think! I thought it fit pretty well…
i want a taco……….. NOW!!!!!!!!
i reserved this game at gamestop!! i cant wait till release day!!
i still want a taco………..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!