ONM UK: Sonic Unleashed runs at break-neck speed with a smooth frame rate!

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#1 famicommander
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Article: Some had worried that the quality of the game's graphics would suffer greatly compared to the 360 and PS3 version, but as you can see in these screens while it doesn't quite match them it's certainly a hell of an effort. Having seen the Wii version in motion recently we can also confirm that more importantly, the game runs at breakneck speed with a smooth frame rate too. You can read an exclusive preview of the Wii version of Sonic Unleashed in the next issue of Official Nintendo Magazine, out on 26 September! http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=5637 Click over for a screen shot gallery. As we know from IGN, the frame rate has been the largest issue with the game so far. Well, it's looking better and better for this game. GameSpy has said positive things about the Werehog sections: "Sonic the werehog can't rely on his usual speed anymore, but he can fight against hordes of enemies thanks to his super strength and to arms that can now stretch in order to grab ledges, avoid dangerous falls, or reach higher platforms. Of course, you can also use your stretchable arms to grab and smash enemies with great satisfaction." "The gameplay in the night is very different from what we are used to seeing in a Sonic game. The control system changes from the day, and the gameplay feels like a combination of Ratchet & Clank and Dynasty Warriors. You will have to explore, smash objects and bash enemies with nice combos to proceed." "Graphics are good, controls are perfect...we're pretty sure that Sega will finally give us a good Sonic game again" Day one purchase confirmed.
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#2 gamer6464
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Thats good news, maybe I will buy it.
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#3 movin_target
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Looks better than the first scans we saw.

But when I saw a gameplay video of it (on 360) I didn't see it as a game I'd like to play.

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#4 Masterx1220
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can't wait for this game i'm so hyped for it.

and people said there was a sonic curse

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#5 famicommander
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can't wait for this game i'm so hyped for it.

and people said there was a sonic curse

Masterx1220
Yeah. Good graphics, frame rate, control, sense of speed, and platforming. What more could a Sonic fan ask for?
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#6 Masterx1220
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[QUOTE="Masterx1220"]

can't wait for this game i'm so hyped for it.

and people said there was a sonic curse

famicommander

Yeah. Good graphics, frame rate, control, sense of speed, and platforming. What more could a Sonic fan ask for?

the return of special stages and the ability to turn into super sonic anytime. that would make this game truly awesome for me

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#7 Justinge3
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That sounds awesome!

Don't flame me, but What If the Wii and PS2 versions got higher scores than the 360, and PS3 versions of the game? I kind of doubt it would happen, but that would be cool!

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#8 Masterx1220
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That sounds awesome!

Don't flame me, but What If the Wii and PS2 versions got higher scores than the 360, and PS3 versions of the game? I kind of doubt it would happen, but that would be cool!

Justinge3

why would you get flamed for that.. if the wii got better scores than the ps3 and 360 that would be saying something

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#9 kingmickey2
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Ummm, well ill rent it, but no buy sience ive never played a sonic game
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#10 goblaa
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I still think this game is gonna flop. I think the ware-sonic section alone will kill it. Also, while the daylight stages look nice, they don't look very entertaining.
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#11 TAKE_IT_BACK
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I'll wait for reviews but it looks fun.
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#12 doctores143
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Wow those look almost as good as the 360:shock:
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#13 haziqonfire
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I can't wait, though, I'm still not looking forward to warehog.
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#14 dmil1991
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Hopefully this will hold true when it finally ships. I remain a skeptic of any new sonic games.
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Ummm, well ill rent it, but no buy sience ive never played a sonic gamekingmickey2

:shock: what you neva played a sonic game before...... quick hurry to a sega genesis and play sonic 1, sonic 2, sonic 3, and sonic 3 & knuckles

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[QUOTE="kingmickey2"]Ummm, well ill rent it, but no buy sience ive never played a sonic gameMasterx1220

:shock: what you neva played a sonic game before...... quick hurry to a sega genesis and play sonic 1, sonic 2, sonic 3, and sonic 3 & knuckles

Or the VC
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[QUOTE="kingmickey2"]Ummm, well ill rent it, but no buy sience ive never played a sonic gameMasterx1220

:shock: what you neva played a sonic game before...... quick hurry to a sega genesis and play sonic 1, sonic 2, sonic 3, and sonic 3 & knuckles

:shock: Sonic 1,2,3 are available on VC, GO NOW! As for Sonic and knuckles, not sure.

AVOID SONIC 3D BLAST.

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aye well people told me the GBA sonic games were good... they were wrong

sonic hasn't been good since sonic and knuckles so I stay scepticle

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#19 More_Dakka
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That sounds awesome!

Don't flame me, but What If the Wii and PS2 versions got higher scores than the 360, and PS3 versions of the game? I kind of doubt it would happen, but that would be cool!

Justinge3

Anything's possible...

For example: The PSP version of Star Wars; The Force Unleashed got a higher score than the PS3 version from Playstation: The official magazine...(8.0 and 7.0 respectively, check it out on metacritic if you don't believe me)

(PS3 version: http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps3/starwarstheforceunleashed )

(PSP version: http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/psp/starwarstheforceunleashed?q=force%20unleashed )

Back on topic though- good to hear that Sonic Unleashed seems to be coming together nicely! :D

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I know im gonna get flamed for this but, is it just me or is this next sonic game just a flashy artshow and not even a game. From what we have seen you don't even get to control sonic that often.
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#21 Lord_Omikron666
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Positive things, that's a plus, good to hear, but I'm still not particularly excited about the Werehog parts of the game.
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#22 garrett_duffman
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wait... stretchy arms? they turned sonic into ristar! ristonic!
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I know im gonna get flamed for this but, is it just me or is this next sonic game just a flashy artshow and not even a game. From what we have seen you don't even get to control sonic that often.doctores143

sonic isn't on rails like in secret rings you can control him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7YJTvuQ2To

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I agree with doctores, while technically your not on rails since the game seems to try and do 2D esque gameplay all you basically can do is run foward.
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#25 webbut
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i will not get my hopes up for this game i will not get my hopes up for this game i will not get my hopes up for this game
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[QUOTE="Masterx1220"]

[QUOTE="kingmickey2"]Ummm, well ill rent it, but no buy sience ive never played a sonic gameHaziqonfire

:shock: what you neva played a sonic game before...... quick hurry to a sega genesis and play sonic 1, sonic 2, sonic 3, and sonic 3 & knuckles

:shock: Sonic 1,2,3 are available on VC, GO NOW! As for Sonic and knuckles, not sure.

AVOID SONIC 3D BLAST.

Sonic 3D Blast is one of my favorite Sonic games. Don't diss it, man.
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[QUOTE="Masterx1220"]

[QUOTE="kingmickey2"]Ummm, well ill rent it, but no buy sience ive never played a sonic gameHaziqonfire

:shock: what you neva played a sonic game before...... quick hurry to a sega genesis and play sonic 1, sonic 2, sonic 3, and sonic 3 & knuckles

:shock: Sonic 1,2,3 are available on VC, GO NOW! As for Sonic and knuckles, not sure.

AVOID SONIC 3D BLAST.

... get the Mega Collection for Gamecube cheaper instead and play it on your Wii. It even has the full game Sonic 3 & Knuckles in it, selling Sonic 3 alone on VC is kind of a rip-off...

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[QUOTE="famicommander"][QUOTE="Masterx1220"]

can't wait for this game i'm so hyped for it.

and people said there was a sonic curse

Masterx1220

Yeah. Good graphics, frame rate, control, sense of speed, and platforming. What more could a Sonic fan ask for?

the return of special stages and the ability to turn into super sonic anytime. that would make this game truly awesome for me

Yeah, The Special Stage Big Gold Rings, Super/Hyper Sonic anytime, Hyper Emeralds, Metal Sonic (From Sonic 2, 3), Super Metal Sonic (Sonic 3 & Knuckles), Varying Paths, Two Player co-op where Tails can pick up and fly whatever character player 1 chooses (Unless they choose tails), a new Spring Yard Zone, Music that isn't boy bands (PLEASE SEGA BRING BACK THE OLD SONIC MUSIC COMPOSERS), the ability to run on water if running fast enough, The Item boxes and new shield powerups (Like the Bubble for unlimited underwater breathing, Flame for air dashing, Lightning for Double Jumping and Attracting Rings), Probably a little Blast-Processing, a New Hill-Top zone, A new Starlight Zone, A new Oil Ocean Zone, A new Sandopolis Zone, and a remade 3d Side-Scrolling version of Sonic 1, 2, 3, 3 & Knuckles that has nothing added (Just let it play exactly like the 2d side scrolling counterparts). That's what I as a sonic fan can ask for.

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Now I am really looking forward for this game :D
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#30 nini200
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I see a Werehog Transformation Form in the future for Sonic in the next Smash Bros game. Down + B (Like Zelda/Sheik).
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must ... resist.... excitement......

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How does it use motion sensing? I liked the way SR used it but it could have used some tightening up.

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I know im gonna get flamed for this but, is it just me or is this next sonic game just a flashy artshow and not even a game. From what we have seen you don't even get to control sonic that often.doctores143

Well, if you just watch the videos, I can see why some people would think this could be the case.

It could very well be the case- Sonic's day stages may end up being way too easy... But we can't tell until the game actually comes out... I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

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#34 Masterx1220
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[QUOTE="Masterx1220"][QUOTE="famicommander"][QUOTE="Masterx1220"]

can't wait for this game i'm so hyped for it.

and people said there was a sonic curse

nini200

Yeah. Good graphics, frame rate, control, sense of speed, and platforming. What more could a Sonic fan ask for?

the return of special stages and the ability to turn into super sonic anytime. that would make this game truly awesome for me

Yeah, The Special Stage Big Gold Rings, Super/Hyper Sonic anytime, Hyper Emeralds, Metal Sonic (From Sonic 2, 3), Super Metal Sonic (Sonic 3 & Knuckles), Varying Paths, Two Player co-op where Tails can pick up and fly whatever character player 1 chooses (Unless they choose tails), a new Spring Yard Zone, Music that isn't boy bands (PLEASE SEGA BRING BACK THE OLD SONIC MUSIC COMPOSERS), the ability to run on water if running fast enough, The Item boxes and new shield powerups (Like the Bubble for unlimited underwater breathing, Flame for air dashing, Lightning for Double Jumping and Attracting Rings), Probably a little Blast-Processing, a New Hill-Top zone, A new Starlight Zone, A new Oil Ocean Zone, A new Sandopolis Zone, and a remade 3d Side-Scrolling version of Sonic 1, 2, 3, 3 & Knuckles that has nothing added (Just let it play exactly like the 2d side scrolling counterparts). That's what I as a sonic fan can ask for.

if sega did that i would just die

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I think that it looks very good and it could be one of Sonics better 3D attempts.
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Ummm, well ill rent it, but no buy sience ive never played a sonic gamekingmickey2

Purchase the Sonic Mega Collection for the GC.Just $10 used,and it has a lot of bang for your buck.

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#37 Dark_Link142
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Can't wait! It just keeps sounding better and better.
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#38 firefox59
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It looks interesting what's with Sonic going beast....
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#39 Jdog30
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i've never been a fan of 3D sonci but im even impressed by sonic unleashed, it actually looks fun, i might have to buy this game
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Not getting the Wii version (getting a 360)
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#41 goblaa
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I don't understand the hype for this game. It looks like the day stages are really easy and boring and bare, and it looks like the night stages are cla$$ic 3D sonic with poor camera and frustrating slow gameplay.
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#42 famicommander
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I don't understand the hype for this game. It looks like the day stages are really easy and boring and bare, and it looks like the night stages are cla$$ic 3D sonic with poor camera and frustrating slow gameplay.goblaa
I've neither seen nor heard a single issue with the night stages as far as camera goes. As for the pace, I think it's brilliant. 3D Sonic games have always struggled to find the balance of speed, platforming, and puzzles that the 2D Sonic games had. The day stages can be about speed and the night can be about platforming. GameSpy says that it plays like a mix of Ratchet and Clank and Dynasty Warriors, and other sources have said it's reminiscent of the old school Crash and Spyro games. Sonic Team has stated that the game's day levels will contain a lot more enemies, destructible environments, and platforming sequences than what the early video have showed. They said that the whole point of those videos was to showcase the sense of speed. The game looks awesome, pure and simple.
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#43 N-One
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Lets hope the Wii gameplay & stages are awesome.