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Title: Sonic 4: Episode 1 Price and Release Date Announced
Post by: NWR_pap64 on September 28, 2010, 03:41:02 PM

Sega announces the release date of Sonic's return to classic platforming.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/24127

Sega has announced the release date and final price for Sonic 4: Episode 1 for all platforms, WiiWare included.

The title will be released on the Wii Shop Channel on October 11, priced at 1500 Wii Points ($15).

The series will offer 2D gameplay through a variety of zones inspired by the Genesis games, continuing from the Sonic and Knuckles title. Episode 1 of this new series was originally scheduled for a summer release, but delayed for improvements. It is not yet known how many episodes will be released in total.

Title: Re: Sonic 4: Episode 1 Price and Release Date Announced
Post by: FZeroBoyo on September 28, 2010, 05:55:13 PM
So given that the average number of titles in these episodic games is 5, does this mean we'll be paying more than full retail price for this one? Interesting...
Title: Re: Sonic 4: Episode 1 Price and Release Date Announced
Post by: Mop it up on September 28, 2010, 05:56:08 PM
Eesh, $15 for just one episode? That seems high. How many will there be? This is probably going to be a full-priced game or higher once every episode is out.
Title: Re: Sonic 4: Episode 1 Price and Release Date Announced
Post by: TJ Spyke on September 28, 2010, 07:36:39 PM
Quote from: FZeroBoyo on September 28, 2010, 05:55:13 PM
So given that the average number of titles in these episodic games is 5, does this mean we'll be paying more than full retail price for this one? Interesting...

You are just going by Telltale Games, most are not that long.

Mop, I haven't seen Sega give any hint at how many games will make up STH4.
Title: Re: Sonic 4: Episode 1 Price and Release Date Announced
Post by: MegaByte on September 28, 2010, 07:45:10 PM
I'm sure it will depend on how successful the first episode is.
Title: Re: Sonic 4: Episode 1 Price and Release Date Announced
Post by: Caliban on September 28, 2010, 11:09:52 PM
$15? I'm just going to wait for the reviews. Even then I would rather spend part of my limited budget on Kirby's Epic Yarn.
Title: Re: Sonic 4: Episode 1 Price and Release Date Announced
Post by: Shaymin on September 28, 2010, 11:46:29 PM
I seem to recall something about 3 episodes being planned, but 1000/1500 Reggies is still too rich for my blood (especially when the better retro revival platformer hits a week later in Epic Yarn).
Title: Re: Sonic 4: Episode 1 Price and Release Date Announced
Post by: Kytim89 on September 28, 2010, 11:59:46 PM
Nintendo Power says that this game is 1000 wii points.
Title: Re: Sonic 4: Episode 1 Price and Release Date Announced
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on September 29, 2010, 12:29:22 AM
I have no problem with standalone $15 downloads, but it seems a little high considering the game's episodic format. Of course, we don't yet know how long each episode will be. Sonic 4 didn't really impress back at E3, but then they delayed it to supposedly shore up the game's quality, so we'll see.
Title: Re: Sonic 4: Episode 1 Price and Release Date Announced
Post by: Kytim89 on September 29, 2010, 12:41:33 AM
Quote from: Jonnyboy117 on September 29, 2010, 12:29:22 AM
I have no problem with standalone $15 downloads, but it seems a little high considering the game's episodic format. Of course, we don't yet know how long each episode will be. Sonic 4 didn't really impress back at E3, but then they delayed it to supposedly shore up the game's quality, so we'll see.

Nintendo Power reported that each episode is three levels each with a bonus level of some sorts that is unlocked after completing the game.
 
Will this game be playable with the Gamecube controller? If so, I might use my controller adapter to play this game with the Genesis controller for a more authentic feel.
Title: Re: Sonic 4: Episode 1 Price and Release Date Announced
Post by: TJ Spyke on September 29, 2010, 09:53:56 AM
Quote from: Kytim89 on September 28, 2010, 11:59:46 PM
Nintendo Power says that this game is 1000 wii points.

And Sega says 1500 points. Who do you think is right? A third party game magazine, or the company publishing the game? Maybe originally it was gonna be 1000 (although that is not confirmed), it is gonna be 1500.