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Title: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 to be Developed by Dimps
Post by: NWR_Neal on February 17, 2010, 07:39:59 AM

The studio responsible for Sonic Advance and Rush are working on the WiiWare title.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=21180

 A listing on Xbox.com  reveals that Dimps is developing Sonic the Hedgehog 4, according to  Kotaku.    

Dimps previously worked on the Sonic Advance and Sonic Rush series,  and the day-time stages of Sonic Unleashed.    

The team, located in Japan, was founded by former SNK employees and  has also worked on Street Fighter IV, the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai  series, and the Japan-only DS game Tales of the Tempest.    

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 is set for a summer release.

Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 to be Developed by Dimps
Post by: Yankee on February 17, 2010, 03:54:09 PM

This should ease everyones nerves somewhat seeing how they are responsible for about the only decent Sonic games in the last decade. Then again, the only really special thing about this game is that it is 2d on consoles. Dimps has already created multiple Sonic games that are close to his roots. So the only question left is if it is actually good, or if we are lucky comparable to the genesis games.

Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 to be Developed by Dimps
Post by: Caterkiller on February 17, 2010, 03:57:44 PM

Hmmm... I didn't like the level design too much in their 2D outings. Though I did like the SD sections in Unleashed. With momentum based stages and levels that don't make you run non stop, I think it can turn out well.
 
Watch this before it gets taken down by SEGA, leaked footage!
 Splash Hill Zone, Lost Labyrinth Zone, Casino Street Zone, Mad Gear Zone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3kajGi2TpY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3kajGi2TpY)
 
Not bad, not perfect but but not bad.

Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 to be Developed by Dimps
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on February 17, 2010, 04:37:00 PM

This is the correct decision. Sega may just get this right after all...

Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 to be Developed by Dimps
Post by: NWR_Neal on February 17, 2010, 05:38:49 PM

I'm in the party that's not too hot on Dimps as I disliked the Sonic Rush level designs. However, Sonic Advance was really awesome, and the day-time parts of Sonic Unleashed were the only parts of that game in which I didn't want to stab my eyes out.

I imagine I'll be buying this day one, but I'm still not sold on it.

Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 to be Developed by Dimps
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on February 17, 2010, 05:42:09 PM

Quote from: NWR_Neal on February 17, 2010, 05:38:49 PM

I imagine I'll be buying this day one, but I'm still not sold on it.

If you plan to buy it immediately, doesn't that mean that you ARE, literally, sold on it?

Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 to be Developed by Dimps
Post by: that Baby guy on February 17, 2010, 06:08:53 PM

I think he's trying to say he's sold on Episode 1, but that Episode 1 will have to sell him on later episodes released.  That's certainly my condition, too.

I don't like what Dimps has done with 2D Sonic.  Stages were forgettable, as were enemies and hazards.  It's better than some of what we've seen before, but still, it doesn't interest me all that much that Dimps is developing.  This video, when it's functional, looks to be almost a hybrid between the stages you see in Dimps games and Sonic 2:  There's unique enemies, with a higher focus on platforming and quick reactions, but often, there's only one pathway.  That said, I can't exactly judge it based on these things, because it's clearly far from complete.

Anyways, I'll play Episode 1, and see where that gets me, but I'm not sold on more episodes.

Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 to be Developed by Dimps
Post by: Stratos on February 17, 2010, 06:10:35 PM

Quote from: Caterkiller on February 17, 2010, 03:57:44 PM

Watch this before it gets taken down by SEGA, leaked footage!
 Splash Hill Zone, Lost Labyrinth Zone, Casino Street Zone, Mad Gear Zone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3kajGi2TpY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3kajGi2TpY)
 
Not bad, not perfect but but not bad.

Is it me or does Sonic not move nearly as fast as he used to?

Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 to be Developed by Dimps
Post by: Morari on February 17, 2010, 06:13:40 PM

The actual progression throughout the level seems to be of a similar speed to that of the old Genesis games. I think what is deceiving is that the animations make it look as if Sonic is moving slower than expected.

Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 to be Developed by Dimps
Post by: NWR_insanolord on February 17, 2010, 07:59:56 PM

I loved the first Sonic Advance, but liked the later ones less and didn't at all care for Rush. I suppose, though, that this is better than having the remains of Sonic Team working on this.

Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 to be Developed by Dimps
Post by: NWR_Neal on February 17, 2010, 08:07:14 PM

Jonny, you

Quote from: Jonnyboy117 on February 17, 2010, 05:42:09 PM

Quote from: NWR_Neal on February 17, 2010, 05:38:49 PM

I imagine I'll be buying this day one, but I'm still not sold on it.

If you plan to buy it immediately, doesn't that mean that you ARE, literally, sold on it?

...

You're right, but I think thatguy hit my sentiments on the head. I'll bite on this game, but I'm not sure of its quality. Plus, if it sucks, then I'm only out something like $10.

Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 to be Developed by Dimps
Post by: stevey on February 17, 2010, 08:15:46 PM

Topic name is misleading, it should read more like this

Quote

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 confirmed to be Good; Sega denied ability to ruin it by Dimps

Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 to be Developed by Dimps
Post by: Peachylala on February 17, 2010, 10:01:16 PM

Second the topic name change.

Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 to be Developed by Dimps
Post by: Shaymin on February 17, 2010, 11:56:53 PM

I'll give it a shot as soon as the last episode is released and Big the Cat is confirmed to not appear in any of them.

If the series TTSF (Time To ****ty Friends) isn't infinite though, no sale.

Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 to be Developed by Dimps
Post by: Caterkiller on February 18, 2010, 01:05:34 AM

Sonic is actualy moving a little faster than he does in the older games, as far as picking up speed that is. It's just his high speed running animation barely shows up at all in this video. You can see it twice, but just barely, that animation needs to show up sooner.

Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 to be Developed by Dimps
Post by: NWR_Lindy on February 18, 2010, 12:00:33 PM

During editing I considered changing the the title to:

"SEGA May Not F**k Up Sonic This Time"

Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 to be Developed by Dimps
Post by: NWR_Neal on February 18, 2010, 12:16:58 PM

During writing I had to make sure to not make the headline sound snarky.

"Sonic Team Not Directly Working On Sonic the Hedgehog 4, Everyone Rejoices"

Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 to be Developed by Dimps
Post by: KDR_11k on February 19, 2010, 05:55:20 AM

Bad news: Sonic Team is involved (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/18/sega-confirms-sonic-4-developed-by-sonic-team-and-dimps/).

Title: Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 to be Developed by Dimps
Post by: Peachylala on February 19, 2010, 10:33:23 AM

Dimps may be in trouble just because of that.