First @ TSSZ: New Stages Revealed for Sonic Unleashed
Tristan Oliver, Founder | July 1, 2008
Dutch Mag Dishes the Goods on China, NYC
With almost five months left to the rumored launch of Sonic Unleashed, we have some new information regarding the meat of the game’s content.
Dutch magazine Power Unlimited’s latest issue reveals that, in addition to the European stages already shown in numerous screenshots, there will be a stage focused around China–and that Sonic will speed across the Great Wall. In addition, one North American centered stage will focus in on New York City. A third level involves some bobsledding but it’s unclear at this point which continent that will be confined to. Antarctica, perhaps?
Some of the new information, however, seems to go back on Sega’s word of a Sonic only focus. According to reader accounts, there will be minigames in Sonic Unleashed, and some of those games will allow you to play as Tails. In addition, Sega representatives reportedly pulled the plug on a cutscene in front of the Power Unlimited reps when a scene showed Amy meeting Sonic’s rumored alter-ego for this title, Were-Sonic. Sega officials apparently scrambled upon its sight; going so far as to cover up the screen.
Reportedly, the Power Unlimited article came with no new screenshots. We are working hard to independently verify this information. Keep coming back to TSSZ News as we get new information on these developments and any new information regarding Sonic Unleashed.
Actually, IGN said on Gamer’s Day that you WOULD be able to play as a character other than Sonic, although the focus is still on Sonic. I remember reading somewhere else that the gameplay would be 95% Sonic, 5% other characters. So, the information really isn’t going back on anything.
It all sounds good as it sounds like they are actaully going to develop the original characters a bit rather than focus on characters like Shadow or Silver. Also the gameplay sounds awesome as it would be like a combination of Classic titles and Next-Gen titles (hopefully better loading) so then both old and new fans will love it. All we need is Knuckles to complete the team and maybe Metal Sonic as Eggman’s minion and Sonic’s rival again, then we will have the original crew again!
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