Sonic 4: Episode 1 details

These details come from the latest Game Informer, who interviewed Takashi Iizuka…

- “Fans will be very pleased with the cast in episode 2.”
- Episode 1 is a prologue
- There will be moves such as Spin Dash, Rolling Attack, homing attack, unknown move
- Izuka on homing attack: “I wanted the user to enjoy an easy-to-play feeling by the attack sequence that this [homing attack] allows, and find the fun routes in the air.”
- Classic special stages returning
- Classic gameplay, speed
- No 3D, CG pre-redner
- Gamers who beat the game with all emeralds will see a cliffhanger for episode 2, otherwise they’ll see a “try again” ending
- Izuka: “If Sonic 4′s return to form is the Sonic experience you have been waiting 16 years for, then we strongly encourage you to try this.”

Source

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