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[ZealousD]

Well, it seemed to go fine with this game.

Sega sees it's audience in a very narrow and odd view. Sonic 4 is for the fans, Sonic Colors for the kids. Take advantage of this view.

They just need to make good games. Then it will appeal to both fans and kids. That's the position that Sonic Colors has found itself in.

 

[7echnicolor]

This soundtrack is awesome.
The track titled "Jellyboss" is... omg so fucking good.

 

[Aaron Strife]

As far as I can tell:
rso = Tropical Resort
fct = Sweet Mountain
shp = Starlight Carnival
pla = Planet Wisp
qua = Aquatic Park
ast = Asteroid Coaster
elv = Unknown. Final stage? Robotnik's ship?

The last stage is called

Spoiler

Intergalactic Elevator

]

 

[The Technomancer]

They just need to make good games. Then it will appeal to both fans and kids. That's the position that Sonic Colors has found itself in.

We didn't hate the older 3D games because they didn't slavishly adhere to the Genesis days SEGA. We hated them because they sucked.

 

[Juicy Bob]

I've never tried a Sonic game with the Wii-mote before. How well does it work with these 2D/3D style platformers?

 

[The Technomancer]

The last stage is called

Spoiler

Intergalactic Elevator

]

Do we know what that lock on the center spire pointing down is, since the very middle is Tropical Resort? Currently the only two things I don't know with locks are Eggman's Ship and that spire.

 

[Hero of Legend]

The last stage is called

Spoiler

Intergalactic Elevator

]

Huh, interesting.

I'm only spoiling this and the eventual unveiling of what we can unlock after we get the emeralds. I would kill to know if by some miracle that Super Sonic is finally playable in regular stages.

Do we know what that lock on the center spire pointing down is, since the very middle is Tropical Resort? Currently the only two things I don't know with locks are Eggman's Ship and that spire.

Oh! Dreadknux already answered those.

Ship: A sort of marathon mode IIRC.

Satellite: Options.

 

[ZealousD]

We didn't hate the older 3D games because they didn't slavishly adhere to the Genesis days SEGA. We hated them because they sucked.

That's the truth. But to be fair, many of the fans recognize that they didn't adhere to the Genesis formula and claim that's the reason they sucked. On the surface, that's the difference, and that explains to some people why they sucked. But that's not why they sucked. They sucked because they sucked. Unpolished and full of bloat.

I've never tried a Sonic game with the Wii-mote before. How well does it work with these 2D/3D style platformers?

Serviceable, but not the best. I'm definitely gonna use my CC for this one. (It does have CC support, doesn't it?)

 

[AniHawk]

I've never tried a Sonic game with the Wii-mote before. How well does it work with these 2D/3D style platformers?

Works very well with Super Mario Galaxy, basically a normal controller split into two pieces. Button input on the right side (for the most part), and movement on the left side.

If you mean Wii remote only, then the only 3D platformer that does that, as far as I know, is Sonic and the Secret Rings.

 

[Snaku]

Well, it seemed to go fine with this game.

Sega sees it's audience in a very narrow and odd view. Sonic 4 is for the fans, Sonic Colors for the kids. Take advantage of this view.

I thought Sonic 4 was for iPhone users, and then re-branded for the fans?

 

[Aaron Strife]

Huh, interesting.

I'm only spoiling this and the eventual unveiling of what we can unlock after we get the emeralds. I would kill to know if by some miracle that Super Sonic is finally playable in regular stages.

Spoiler

I've seen some tracks called Super Sonic. I haven't downloaded the soundtrack, just listening to pieces on youtube.

 

[Fuu]

We didn't hate the older 3D games because they didn't slavishly adhere to the Genesis days SEGA. We hated them because they sucked.

Haha yeah, I couldn't care less if these games aren't like the classics because I like the "speed-style" 3D Sonic gameplay, homing attacks and all, retrying stages for time attack purposes, etc. I just want the games to be good and focus on what really matters while improving on the formula, and Colors seems to be doing that greatly.

 

[The Technomancer]

Serviceable, but not the best. I'm definitely gonna use my CC for this one. (It does have CC support, doesn't it?)

Gamecube is confirmed, so I'm assuming that that means Classic as well, just like Unleashed.

 

[Hero of Legend]

Serviceable, but not the best. I'm definitely gonna use my CC for this one. (It does have CC support, doesn't it?)

I believe every kind of controller is usable, including the Wiimote NES style, crazy I know.

 

[Hero of Legend]

Spoiler

I've seen some tracks called Super Sonic. I haven't downloaded the soundtrack, just listening to pieces on youtube.

Spoiler

If we have this and the final boss theme, then... O_O!!!

Edit: Whoops, d/p. X(

 

[Suzuki Yu]

Iizuka came back when his studio got axed for NiGHTS 2 being a tremendous flop. He's been mostly stuck on Mario & Sonic since.

i know i know.

but he is now the main producer in SONIC TEAM, he was with SONIC4 he is with this game and he will be for the next project, since he's already talked about the 20th anniversary project. maybe because he is old enough to lead the team??
this doesn't mean much though, Yuji Naka was the producer in SONIC TEAM in the past few years without any real involvements in games development .

 

[Vic]

I didn't believed you guys but yes, the OST IS GODLY!!

 

[Aaron Strife]

Spoiler

It's separate from the final boss theme.

You're not Supersonic for the final boss. Instead, Eggman pilots a machine using the Wisps called the Nega-Wisp and attacks with exaggerated versions of the Wisp powers (laser, rocket, etc.) Every time you hit him one of the Wisps comes back to your side and at the end they all combine with Sonic to deliver the final blow.

 

[Hero of Legend]

I thought NiGHTS 2 did alright. It's no Sonic game and doesn't have mainstream appeal for the most part (ala Samba, being a music game). I heard it did like around 166k in the US and 70k in Japan or something. Both numbers are like a year old though.

Spoiler

It's separate from the final boss theme.

You're not Supersonic for the final boss. Instead, Eggman pilots a machine using the Wisps called the Nega-Wisp and attacks with exaggerated versions of the Wisp powers (laser, rocket, etc.) Every time you hit him one of the Wisps comes back to your side and at the end they all combine with Sonic to deliver the final blow.

Spoiler

I'm a bad person for spoiling that, but it raises hope! O_O

 

[The Technomancer]

Yeah, there's a track called 18 - bgm super sonic wav and its a 48 second loop of part of the main theme.

 

[WillyFive]

I bought NiGHTS. And that is saying something because I barely buy anything.

 

[TheOGB]

Spoiler

It's separate from the final boss theme.

You're not Supersonic for the final boss. Instead, Eggman pilots a machine using the Wisps called the Nega-Wisp and attacks with exaggerated versions of the Wisp powers (laser, rocket, etc.) Every time you hit him one of the Wisps comes back to your side and at the end they all combine with Sonic to deliver the final blow.

FFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

I blame no one but myself


EDIT: New stream by Cyberman

 

[ReiGun]

Spoiler

It's separate from the final boss theme.

You're not Supersonic for the final boss. Instead, Eggman pilots a machine using the Wisps called the Nega-Wisp and attacks with exaggerated versions of the Wisp powers (laser, rocket, etc.) Every time you hit him one of the Wisps comes back to your side and at the end they all combine with Sonic to deliver the final blow.

Read the spoiler. I regret nothing.

Can't wait to get this in my hands.

 

[$200]

Spoiler

It's separate from the final boss theme.

You're not Supersonic for the final boss. Instead, Eggman pilots a machine using the Wisps called the Nega-Wisp and attacks with exaggerated versions of the Wisp powers (laser, rocket, etc.) Every time you hit him one of the Wisps comes back to your side and at the end they all combine with Sonic to deliver the final blow.

Spoiler

Sounds like Okami

 

[Nert]

Seeing comparisons drawn between this game and the likes of Super Mario Galaxy and Okami is incredibly uplifting for me.

 

[AniHawk]

Spoiler

Sounds like Okami

Yeah, except good.

 

[Juicy Bob]

I wonder if they're going to change the spelling of 'Colors' for the UK and Aus.

Edit: Yes, apparently.

 

[QuiteWhittle]

I wonder if they're going to change the spelling of 'Colors' for the UK and Aus.

They are.

 

[Juicy Bob]

They are.

Thanks, Jesus.

 

[Kard8p3]

I can't believe this day has come. A truly great 3D sonic game without any bad gimmicks to drag it down.

 

[WillyFive]

The multiplayer levels are like Bit.Trip in art style. Very nice.

This game is very inspired. Taking cues from the greats of the Wii library, instead of just random nonsense like King Arthur and Warewolves.

 

[Teknoman]

Anyone know if Super Sonic is in the game?

 

[Juicy Bob]

Anyone know if Super Sonic is in the game?

The answer to that is

Spoiler

yes - if the soundtrack listing is to go by

.

 

[Teknoman]

Full OST rip (Click to download, might take a bit)

Thanks to Polygon Jim from Retro. Dunno if he ripped it, but he's definitely the first to post the link.

The answer to that is

Spoiler

yes - if the soundtrack listing is to go by

.

Cool, i'll check it out.

 

[RurouniZel]

*listens to music*

Oh god... I need this game yesterday! Why do I not have this game yet??

 

[The Technomancer]

Aquatic Park versions 1 and 2 are easily tied with Melty Molten Galaxy, Puzzle Plank Galaxy and 2-8 from Bit.Trip.Runner for my absolute favorite new tracks this year.

 

[Zen]

I just got to watch some of the stream (2 levels of the Sonic Simulator + a level).

Real talk: is anyone here legitimately concerned that Sonic Anniversary might not be as good as this game? :lol

 

[TheOGB]

I almost feel bad for liking the chiptune version of Aquatic Park's music more now. Almost.


But man I am really loving *coughcoughFINAL LEVELcough*

Spoiler

Intergalactic Elevator

's music.

Spoiler

Except Act 3. SO. FUCKING. CREEPY.

 

[AniHawk]

I just got to watch some of the stream (2 levels of the Sonic Simulator + a level).

Real talk: is anyone here legitimately concerned that Sonic Anniversary might not be as good as this game? :lol

I think it already has a few strikes against it:

Doing all remakes or reimaginings of favorite levels does two things against it from the start: it promises the game will be comprised of mostly old content, and it runs the risk of ruining fan-favorite acts.

 

[Azure J]

You know, Planet Wisp trifecta of tracks is seriously one of the main reason I got hyped at Colors' music to begin with, but after a couple dozen replays, I think Sweet Mountain Act 2 might be a contender for the throne that Planet Wisp Act 2 reigns upon. The transition from the 40s-50s esque jazz band horns section to that conga line to the actual guitar is handled so fucking masterfully. Jeez, and I though soundtrack wise nothing could personally top Super Mario Galaxy 2... :lol

 

[Teknoman]

Man now this is Sonic music. Unleashed and 06 were nice, but this sounds much closer to old school Sonic than anything i've heard since...well the Saturn days.

 

[Crumpet Trumpet]

Planet Wisp Act 4 *bow*

So much platforming! Look at that live stream posted above

 

[Azure J]

I just got to watch some of the stream (2 levels of the Sonic Simulator + a level).

Real talk: is anyone here legitimately concerned that Sonic Anniversary might not be as good as this game?

Yeah seriously. I remember the first time the rumor circulated that the anniversary game would be level re-imaginings, I legitimately thought "why don't they go further and fresher with the Colors concept?" It's like Colors just swooped in and stole the life out of a party that might have been OK to good and fueled its hype with it for me. :lol

Also, agreed with AniHawk, especially on reception to all the old games and their level designs.

Man now this is Sonic music. Unleashed and 06 were nice, but this sounds much closer to old school Sonic than anything i've heard since...well the Saturn days.

You know, it's funny. The last time I honestly thought this way, I was talking about Naganuma's Rush OST, which while not a direct evolution of the Genesis stuff, had enough of the funk and pop like elements to be considered a cool route for the series' music. After listening to Colors' OST though, I just can't believe that this is really happening. I just wonder where this particular sound team has been hiding in Sega/Sonic Team, they managed to even best the better parts of Unleashed's OST.

Side note, does anyone else get a serious Let's Tap vibe from Planet Wisp Act 3, Sweet Mountain Act 2 & all of Starlight Carnival Zone? Considering how much I loved the Let's Tap soundtrack, finding out that there might be hints of it in this OST makes my near hyperbolic love for it all the more understandable! :lol

Triple Edit: I love livestreams sometimes. Especially when people say things like this:

klaymator14: How can ANYONE like this more than the Adventure series?

I lol'd. :lol

 

[MidnightScott]

Is there like a full list of the soundtrack so I can rename all the files correctly and possibly in order?

Game sounds awesome, maybe day 1 purchase for me?

 

[Gram Negative Cocci]

I had my doubts about this game, but that live stream sold me. So much platforming, the homing attack is used in smart ways, dying only because it was your fault, multiple paths, slowing sonic down is a necessity in some cases, fun looking powerups, amazing art direction, awesome music, co op levels- I could gush on and on, it is totally good great awesome outstanding amazing.

 

[Teknoman]

Sonic Sim music = Game Gear.

 

[Teknoman]

Is there like a full list of the soundtrack so I can rename all the files correctly and possibly in order?

Game sounds awesome, maybe day 1 purchase for me?

Personally I just took the zone list posted earlier, named them in succession and went from there. No special subtitles, just stuff like "Tropical Resort zone Act 1".

 

[Threi]

omg the

Spoiler

game remix of the wisp planet theme

http://www.justin.tv/cyberman6/b/273511681? @ about 1h44m in

SO GOOD.

 

[MiamiWesker]

The soundtrack is really good but you guys got me really excited. Its still a lot more like modern Sonic music than Genesis Sonic music. In the end the Genesis music IMO is much better.

 

[Feep]

The soundtrack is really good but you guys got me really excited. Its still a lot more like modern Sonic music than Genesis Sonic music. In the end the Genesis music IMO is much better.

Well Michael Jackson fucking apologizes for DYING.