IGN had the opportunity to sit down with someone from SEGA this morning at E3, where they had the pleasure to discuss 3 games being developed, including one you may have heard of, Sonic Unleashed.
Here’s a quick run down of what was discussed (Sonic Unleashed related) during the interview:
- Sonic the Werehog is not as fast as Sonic the Hedgehog.
- There are no space or pinball levels in Sonic Unleashed.
- The whole story is about the earth, so they’re sticking to the whole feel of our world.
- New moves… Sonic drift… blah, blah blah – you know, the second point here is the only thing we really didn’t already know, so I’m just going to cut things off now.
I have a feeling that we were supposed to learn more during the interview, but things got changed last minute, as IGN’s own schedule is wrong, and they definitely were not speaking with Sean Ratcliffe as they indicate on their live wire…
UPDATE: They were speaking with Tali Fischer , a PR manager from Sega of America (I think). They just updated the name… so, guess they had a problem finding Sean.
Thanks to Chaoscontrol for the heads up!
Btw, Sonic 4 is going to have Super Sonic! link...
wow… first comment so nothing new this time around for the IGN interview?
FIRST TO COMMENT FINALLY
I don’t have a problem with no pinball stage.
*sigh*
nevermind
Tokyo Game Show is next.
whens the demo release guys???
Tokyo? sweet!
Though I enjoyed the Nights into Dreams pinball game in Sonic Adventure, I certainly won’t miss it, either.
no… tokyo game show is a event on tokyo no a level
Could someone post the link to this? The one up there (the live wire hyperlink) seems to be different games.
ok…. thx
Can you post the video to the interview?
I feel kinda sorry for the Sonic fans of IGN that don’t know about Sonic camp or these other sites. IGN hasn’t had no REAL info since the “High Europe” trailer debut
keep on doing what your doing, Camp Sonic. I, myself, wouldn’t have known more about Unleashed otherwise
No space stage? well at least people then people won’t be comparing Sonic to mario galaxy.
Hey, will they be posting this on their website, like Gamepsot did with their coverage of the game?
@James: It’s really nothing James. They talk about unleashed probably for a full minute, but aside from the ‘no pinball or space stages’ statement, all else has been talked about already.
That does make sense. If the monster thing is the last boss then it will probably be under ground.
@David Leggett: Crud. Also, you have a point.
I would think that the Serpent Creature may be fought in the earth but then Sapce, as its a boss, NOT a lvl kinda, this would make sense.
i think this site has the best information of sonic unleashed
Opps, i mispelled Space, sorry.
why was the interview short
@Andrew: because they messed up the schedule and couldn’t get Sean Ratcliff
@Chaoscontrol: Not necessarily, that’s just my guess. Maybe it was just going to be short period.
By the way, you can go watch it now. Go to the live wire archive, click thursday, and look for Sega.
@David Leggett: So when is your interview with SEGA going to be?
@David Leggett: cool thanks
What about Tokyo?
Well, that was disappointing, to say the least.
C’mon SEGA! Why are you teasing us with an opening CGI in space, and then not have any levels where you actually get to play in space?
Sigh… at least it makes you wonder what the last two levels are.
Maybe since we won’t be getting a space level. Maybe the “Massive Black” level will be the final stage. I remember hearing Massive Black being described as a futuristic looking city.
@David Leggett:
Hey, do you have any idea when you’ll be posting the news from the SEGA interview/press conference that you’ve been telling us about since pre-E3?
I was wondering about that too. the press confrence was supposed to be today, right?
@David Leggett: Screens of chronicles’ chao garden are here!: http://ds.ign.com/articles/891/891891p2.html
NO SPACE LEVELS? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
cmon guys whens the demo!!! is it for wii??? i hope it is or else i might die of anticipation!!! seriously though i just want 2 levels and a town stage!!!
just finished copying hd SU video!! (E3)
Gametrailers.com did a little interview with SoA Producer Riley, nothing new there, but I think I let you know David!
http://www.gametrailers.com/game/6437.html
By the way, its a Video interview, no text! :-/
cmon whens the demo will it be for wii?(the demo i mean)
i kno! i neeeeeeeed demo!
@Xeternalstar: I doubt it because they dont hold demos on WiiShop channel, unless they sell it in a store, though.
Yeah, I wanted a space level too. But that’s fine. And the pinball stage is obvious , how do pinball mechanics fit in a ‘real world’ like they’re aiming for? The only way to even tie in would be to have a casino level with regular level mechanics. That’s why I wanted a Vegas level.
That said… I guess we’re looking at Austrailian Outback, Antartic…and Incan/mayan/etc temples as stages. Just a guess, but all three would tie in as real world locations, geographically diverse and fit Sonic themes (like ancient/Ice/Temple themes).
Just a thought. And forgive the sloppy grammar there, I appreciate my offtime from writing. lol
The werehog parts of this game…
Once the game is completed, there should be a mode in which you play exclusively the Sonic the Hedgehog levels… or exclusively the Sonic the Werehog levels.
Obviously, the werehog bits are there to keep this from being a very short game… once the game is beaten… there should be “classic mode…” in which you can choose to play through the story again… as either Sonic only… or Werehog only.
To bad about no space levels. I enjoyed the thought of playing a big boss in outer space. Perhaps the last boss battle will be at the centre of the earth. Couldnt really see a pinball level in the game anyway unless sonic went to vegas. And that would just be silly I think.
Still think a level in Australia is needed!
P.S
I cant get over that new trailer. Its so awesome! I must have watched it 10 times already! My speakers r gonna break soon!
there was a demo for sonic 06 a few months before it came out… so they might have a demo on wii 2 months afore SU… what er ur thoughts?
I always want some casino or pinball levels back to the game, but never mind. The hoping is over.
Casino levels are always fun, and a wonderful staple for the franchise, but I just don’t see how they’d really fit in the style this game is going for, so perhaps it’s best that they were left out.
As for the space thing, I think that’s a wonderful exclusion. The game starts in space, so let’s just say we already got that covered
demo info plz
An epic space level would have been good.
Just a heads up — our writeup will be online tomorrow. Just finished talking with our writer who JUST got back from E3. We’re both dead-tired, and in need of some sleep.
Sorry for the delay folks. With how much we all found out at E3 already though, I wouldn’t think that anyone’s too desperate for any more immediate impressions
Thanks David!
You’ve been great I wouldnt know half of what I already know without yor help:):):)
so david, where is the actual time on this site based on, im in seattle, actually bainbridge but same basic area, USA evergreen state is still green(wish it was blue *wink wink* ) id go out to sea but sonic hates water (im obsessive) =P ò_ó ÷D
DEMO INFO DAVID PLEASE!!!!!!! 8( im dying here!!
@Xeternalstar:
relax a bit,david is resting from the e3
@David Leggett: I’m dying for new info, actually xD
Especially about the Wii version. It’s the version I’ll be getting when it reaches Europe.
Thank you for all the updates and this site, you’re the best!
Keep up to good work!
the japanese site for unleashed is up
http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicWorldAdventure/#/index
but we know this stuff already
but what is good is that the trailers we already saw move a whole lot better
@ David:
Sweet! I’ll be waiting for it!
Also, E3 trailer downloaded for endless viewing pleasure!!
GRIFFITH! Will or will not Jason Griffith be voicing Sonic for Sonic Unleashed?
Judging by how clear his sinuses sound, that’s Jason’s voice, so yep.
I’m so sad, I can recognise his voice from grunts… XD I’ve been playing too much SatSR.
The japanese site looks prettier D=
the videos.. so well flowing.
@EnzeruAnimeFan: I think he will be. Because he was assigned to games straight from Sonic X. And he has been the voice recently, and personally, i thought he was a great Sonic the Hedgehog voice. But Sonic is a unique video game character. Because he actually TALKS. So SEGA needs to be careful on who they place here. But i think Jason would be a great voice for him. I wonder how he’ll talk in Werehog form in the cutscenes . . .
I personally think that the wherehog can’t talk at all.
Only growling and such.
@dragonite: That would be the best for him. It could be really wierd when he talked.
I personally don’t want anybody to talk.. the footage seems to show that there is no time to talk for Sonic
Kotaku and 1-UP have given their opinion about Sonic Unleashed…surprise, surprise, they don’t like the Werehog.
Okay, that’s a bit of a stretch, more like Kotaku, who got to play through it, thought the game was 50% marshmellows, 50% **** (but still, 50% ****) and 1UP, who didn’t get the playthrough, was skeptical about the Werehog experience, but wasn’t going to count it out.
Kotaku
1UP
Knowing that Kotaku has an obvious bias towards the franchise, and I suppose that 1UP’s opinions of the recent installments probably aren’t solid, I’m not expecting them to change their stance, even when they get a chance to play the whole game. o__o;;
It makes me wonder if the ability to set back the clock will be available in EVERY level. Have they said anything about that, David?
@Pirpuu:
there will be talking later on.
sonic is seen walking with amy for example.
The opening movie will most likely have an eggman monologue when he traps sonic.
@Pirpuu: The Japanese sites always come off as better looking…I think the only times the US sites even came close were the site for ‘06 and for Chronicles…
Shame that I can’t make any sense of Japanese! They have so much interesting stuff on SONIC CHANNEL. ;___;
I saw the trailer on the japanese site.
1 why does the american version of the have to be so much worse?
2 h-d trailer blows my mind.
@dragonite: They made that site at a time where there was nearly no information about the game. So, I suppose it’d be lamer when more information came out. With Sonic Unleashed as the name, they have to focus more on the Werehog, with Sonic World Adventure as the name, they have to focus on THE WORLD.
And yes, it does.
@dragonite sorry *wimpers*
@dragonite: Ya, probably. Like the Hulk.
@dragonite: And welcome back, it was weird seeing you not on the Comments.
@iNAUDiBLE:
Inaudible, remember… after Sonic Adventure 2… many people seem to assume that extra characters/features mean little Sonic. The Dark story had like… 4 speed levels… and the rest dominated by treasure hunting, and shooting.
Sonic Unleashed, has more than 6.. or 4… directly after the Werehog… you’ll be back as Sonic… it’s not like… werehog… werehog… werehog… then Sonic. Its… Werehog… Sonic… Werehog… Sonic… Werehog… Sonic.
And by the way… they didn’t actually TELL SEGA they hated it, right? That’s be mean.
I don’t think modern journalists will ever have a positive reaction to Sonic games unless it’s in 2D. They’ve even retroactively decided that SA and SA2 are as “bad” as the newer ones, not taking into account they came out so long ago and were top-grade for their time.
@WiiFP:
was in france,marseille with some classmates. I love flying,and got a sunburn, and flat out missed the e3.
wow finally there gonna bring sonic only to earth and enough of the annoying pinball levels i really hated that llevel in sonic heros.i guess sega was telling the truth about go old school on this game i really think that this is sonic big chace to go even bigger.well my guess that this game is gonna be better that sonic the hedgehog 2006
@dragonite: There was nothing good except for the press conferences anyway. Ya i got sunburn too. I couldnt move for 3 days. It sucks
@Crazee: I was thinking the same. I guess it’s because when Sonic 1 came out, modern reviewers were little kids and got soooo excited. And now they expect every new Sonic game to bring that feeling again.
Ahh…nostalgia
@maryt793:
sonic heroes pinball was annoying for me as well.
I always got lost when I was younger.
@Crazee:
Crazee, most of the complaints about Sonic Adventure 2 concern that less than 1/3 of the game is Sonic… there are like 30 levels, and 10 of those are Sonic/Shadow. A big concern is the DARK story… and that is completely dominated by Rouge and Robotnik levels.
Sonic Unleashed… the Werehog already has negative reception… I understand that without these “extras,” Sonic would be very short… I mean cut the treasurehunting/shooting from Sonic Adventure 2… it’s like a 45 minute game, right?
I mean, since Sonic just runs through the levels, it may be difficult to make that game long.
So Sega adds… extras.
The thing is, everyone has their own idea of a perfect sonic game. I don’t see why this game is getting a lot of negative feedback (along with a lot of good feedback too) when this game is a monumental improvement for the franchise (may be mispelled)
I’m so excited with this game, I know I’ll be more than happy with it.
@G&E:
It’s pretty obvious, really. According to most critics, the last few console games for Sonic haven’t been very good at all. It makes sense for them to still be critical, especially because of the Werehog, which very well could turn out to be pretty mediocre if not designed well.
And besides, regardless of what they have to say about the game, I know I’m going to end up loving it, much the same as I did the Sonic game that actually drew me in to the series years ago, Sonic Adventure 2: Battle.
@maryt793:
Same here. I’m trying to get all A Ranks on Heroes, but I refuse to do the pinball stages again. X(
I just did the first Pinball stage. 18 minutes. XP
I shoulda used Action Replay.
I wasn’t too surprised when they confirmed that there would be no space level, because what would determine if it were night or day time? It would probably always be considered night time and that’s probably why sonic turned into the werehog right when Eggman used his macine on sonic and the emeralds.
@G&E:
It could’ve taken place in the 8th or 9th levels, after Sonic fixed his Werehog problem (assuming that’s what happens).