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[Matlock]

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SEGA’s popular blue dude with a ‘tude, Sonic the Hedgehog, blasts his way onto the
Nintendo® DS™ and takes high-speed action gaming to a whole new level. The fastest
hedgehog in the world is now pairing up with a mysterious character named Blaze the
Cat. This dynamic duo heads out in search of the powerful and dangerous Sol Emeralds
to ensure that they do not fall into the wrong hands. In their quest, Sonic and Blaze
must battle all-new enemies, and as they do, ripple effects will change the events of
their worlds’ inhabitants.

Sonic Rush takes full advantage of the dual screens on the Nintendo DS system to
deliver an action-packed adventure with dizzying dives, near-vertical curves, extreme
jumps, brain-twisting loops and more! This 2D game features 3D visual effects, which
give Sonic Rush a totally unique look. Sonic himself is also modeled in full 3D.

Features:
• Fully utilizes Dual Screens. Long steep dives, super high jumps, huge loops and
more look spectacular on the Nintendo DS.
• Sonic pairs up with a new female lead. Play as either Sonic the Hedgehog or
Blaze the Cat – a queen from a different world and protector of the ‘Sol
Emeralds’.
• Parallel universes collide. Journey with Sonic and Blaze on two separate
adventures that intertwine. The storylines and outcomes will differ, keeping you
in suspense while doubling up on the fun!
• Stylus support allows for a truly innovative control scheme on selected gameplay
modes.

What the press is saying!

http://gba.gamespy.com/nintendo-ds/sonic-ds/664118p1.html

Our play time with a nearly complete version of Sonic Rush reveals it to be pretty much what fans have been asking for -- a traditional Sonic game that's light on platforming and exploration, and heavy on blistering speed. In fact, just like the previous Sonic Advance games, Sonic Rush almost feels more like a racing game than a platformer. A lot of time is spent just sort of hanging on for the ride, as Sonic and Blaze the Cat tear through each psychedelic world at speeds so high it's sometimes difficult to see what's actually going on.

http://ds.ign.com/articles/666/666139p1.html

Console gamers are suckers. They're forced to deal with some clunky, clumsy 3D renditions if they want to enjoy a new Sonic the Hedgehog experience. Not like us handheld gamers who get the "real deal" Sonic presentation. For the past few years, Sega's used the Game Boy Advance as its outlet to bring the tried-and-true sidescrolling Sonic the Hedgehog design to the gaming world, evolving the series across three unique adventures of fast-paced action. And once again the handheld gamer is getting a real treat: the Nintendo DS Sonic design, Sonic Rush, takes that 2D experience and blasts it onto the dual-screen handheld in what could be considered Sonic's finest hour.

Screens

As soon as I get this in, impressions will come!

 

[Dark Age Iron Savior]

I want to know how Blaze plays.

Also why she's not wearing pants.

 

[Matlock]

I want to know how Blaze plays.

Also why she's not wearing pants.

It's been noted in previews and reviews that both leads play almost identically.

 

[ratcliffja]

I hate that I'll have to wait until Christmas to play this. Darn you MKDS! Darn you empty wallet! Darn you 24 hour days! I will have my revenge.

 

[Error]

mine

 

[Community Forum]

http://sonic-rush.net/en/index.html

Link to one of the Official websites... loaded with 8 samples of the heavenly music!!!

Hideki Naganuma rules!

 

[Dark Age Iron Savior]

It's been noted in previews and reviews that both leads play almost identically.

so I'm expected to read through every bit of information out there to find out only half the information I wanted to know?

fuck that!

 

[polg]

http://ds.ign.com/articles/666/666139p1.html

IGN Review

Sonic Rush is an extremely polished DS title. It does a great job offering a fantastic, energetic old-school challenge that keeps the classic gaming style alive. Though the market's moved on to 3D platformers which, admittedly, affords developers more opportunity for variety in their designs, this game does evolves the original Sonic style wonderfully by combining contemporary technology with fresh and new gameplay mechanics. And it's tough as nails.

 

[Drinky Crow]

HIDEOS

 

[CompositeMolar]

How were the GBA games?

 

[Dark Age Iron Savior]

How were the GBA games?

Different.

 

[Luckett_X]

The difference between Sonic and Blaze; you can tell that the 3d model is Sonic as its nice and chunky enough to see blue spikes and red shoes. The Blaze model on screen looks like a mess surrounded in fire effects. Come back fluidly animated 2d sprites! PLEASE.

Nevertheless, the music sounds good, so I'll be picking that up here in Englandland on Friday. Hopefully the other levels are more playable than that utter shitfest water stage I played at TGS.

 

[GaimeGuy]

the best Sonic game in 12 years, the greatest mario kart ever, and the best Tony Hawk game since TH2, all within 24 hours...

*strokes his DS*

 

[Emotions]

Sales +1.

 

[Teddman]

We'll see if Sonic Rush comes out this year! And if it doesn't suck! The only positive feedback I've heard on it has been from arch-shill Teddman...

 

[dark10x]

the best Sonic game in 12 years, the greatest mario kart ever, and the best Tony Hawk game since TH2, all within 24 hours...

*strokes his DS*

I can understand the first two, but I have no clue where you're getting that last comment from.

 

[GaimeGuy]

I can understand the first two, but I have no clue where you're getting that last comment from.

just go here and watch some of the videos. In particular, watch the videos titled "Tony Hawk's American Sk8land WiFi Gameplay Demonstration" and "Tony Hawk's American Sk8land Gameplay Demonstration, and you'll see what I mean.

 

[sprsk]

i am posting in this awesome thread.

 

[Raiden]

I need more money and time and the team behind Shadow The Hedgehog eliminated.

 

[dark10x]

just go here and watch some of the videos. In particular, watch the videos titled "Tony Hawk's American Sk8land WiFi Gameplay Demonstration" and "Tony Hawk's American Sk8land Gameplay Demonstration, and you'll see what I mean.

It looks fun, but I don't see why places it above any of the others.

THPS2 was the best in the series for a reason. The gameplay systems were at a perfect level, the actual level designs were fantastic, and the game just felt pure. This seems to be throwing in some of the stuff from the recent games (though not all) and, really, the level design quality is unknown. This seems to be at THPS4 level, in terms of features, with a few new unique things in there.

We can't judge the quality of this until we've spent serious time with it, ya know what I mean?

Still, thanks for pointing me towards the videos. The game seems to have a lot more promise than I expected.

 

[Zilch]

The music samples on that website are sweet. Forgive my ignorance, but is this a composer that has worked on Sonic titles before (cuz it sounds like it)?

 

[Matlock]

The music samples on that website are sweet. Forgive my ignorance, but is this a composer that has worked on Sonic titles before (cuz it sounds like it)?

He's done much of the Jet Grind series soundtracks.

 

[Nostrildamus]

You can find longer versions of some of the sample songs at the sega.com Sonic Rush site here:

http://www.sega.com/gamesite/sonicrush/index.html

 

[Hyjinx]

Sorry TH:AS. Sonic comes first. The music sound great, can't wait.

 

[Error]

You can find longer versions of some of the sample songs at the sega.com Sonic Rush site here:

http://www.sega.com/gamesite/sonicrush/index.html

:O

orgasmic this game begs to be play with headphones.

the 2nd Stage song is awesome.

 

[Mihail]

So does this have a chance of selling in the UK?

 

[GaimeGuy]

So does this have a chance of selling in the UK?

No. The UK doesn't buy good games.

 

[AniHawk]

So does this have a chance of selling in the UK?

I'd say so. The UK has always had a hard-on for Sonic.

 

[cvxfreak]

I think this game will perform surprisingly well for the holidays. Should be a game that sells a few DSes, too.

 

[Lyte Edge]

He's done much of the Jet Grind series soundtracks.

It's that composer? Okay, Sonic Rush sales +1

 

[Deleted member 1235]

popular blue dude with a ‘tude

:lol

I know tag requesting is frowned upon, but I really wanna be the "nude dude with a 'tude" after reading that.

 

[neopokekun]

Here are more Sonic Rush music samples including tunes not heard on the previously mentioned sites.

 

[Gahiggidy]

"Sonic Rush", the band.

^^^
Thier official site.

 

[D-X]

So does this have a chance of selling in the UK?

They advertised it in the break of Peep Show on Friday. Shadow also has an advert out.

 

[SonicMegaDrive]

Can't wait

11 fucking years.

You're worse than Nintendo, Sega!

 

[Mama Smurf]

I so can't afford this with the other games coming out...but I'll get it eventually.

 

[Wunderchu]

ooo .. nice ...... I'm quite a big Sonic fan, but I didn't really have too high expectations for this game ...... but it's looking good

 

[Zeo]

I hearby label this "Best Matlock Thread Evar".

Can't fucking wait to play this. IGN definitely hyped it up more for me by saying it could be the best 2D Sonic ever. I don't see how it could be better than Sonic 3 & Knuckles (one of my top three favorite games ever), but.. we'll see.

 

[evilromero]

Can't wait

11 fucking years.

You're worse than Nintendo, Sega!

11 years? Did you just miss out on all the Sonic Advance titles? The Neo Geo Pocket version?

 

[Zeo]

11 years? Did you just miss out on all the Sonic Advance titles? The Neo Geo Pocket version?

Those weren't by Sonic Team though. This one is by ST and supposed to FEEL like the old games.

 

[SonicMegaDrive]

11 years? Did you just miss out on all the Sonic Advance titles? The Neo Geo Pocket version?

you mean (I wanna be)'Sonic the Hedgehog 2' 1, 2, and 3?

Yeah, I played those.

 

[the androgyne]

ign review says sonic rush is by dimps like sonic advance
still looks shit hot though, can't wait!

 

[Zeo]

ign review says sonic rush is by dimps like sonic advance
still looks shit hot though, can't wait!

IGN is wrooooooooong.

 

[the androgyne]

are you certain? the official site says sonic team but so did the advance sites.. tho there is an interview with a sonic team guy on there.

i dont really think it has that much bearing really..i mean how many of the sonic team that worked on the originals do you think are still around now?

 

[Lizard]

The Sonic Advance trilogy was not a Dimps solo project but a collaboration between Sonic Team and Dimps with Sonic Team staffers holding key positions like art direction and lead designer. In fact Sonic Rush has the same director as the three advance games so it wouldn't suprise me if the entire Sonic Team portion of the advance team also worked on Rush. But hey, maybe this time they got it right?

 

[Kyouji]

Argh, I love the sample Naganuma tracks we've been able to hear so far, and I just absolutely have to have the Sega Direct DX package that comes with the OST & strap. Is there a Japan GAFfer that could help me out with this, please? I'd be more than willing to Paypal you the cost + shipping + fee for your troubles!

 

[iced lightning]

goddamn... DS rules.

 

[borghe]

I knew nothing about this game until reading this thread.. seriously couldn't have cared less about it thanks to pretty much all sonic past Sonic 3... now I really want this....... need to scrape some serious cash together.

 

[Error]

bumping this so that people know there is an Official thread for this game.

can't wait to get my hands on this baby.

 

[AniHawk]

Almost here.

Soon it will be mine.

The anticipation for a new ST Sonic game I'm feeling cannot be expressed in words except for perhaps this sentence.