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Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 review (XBLA)

By
Perry Jackson
– Posted on May 24, 2012Posted in: Featured Reviews, Reviews, XBLA Reviews

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II was developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega. It was released May 16, 2012 for 1200 MSP. A copy was provided for review purposes.

Sonic has had a bit of a hit and miss record lately. Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I wasn’t quite as beloved as Sega hoped, yet Sonic Generations brought back that classic Sonic feeling. Episode II promises fixed physics, the addition of Tails and more Metal Sonic, all promising the potential for a return-to-form. Now it’s finally upon us, Episode II fixes some of the problems of its predecessor but not without introducing some new slogging problems along the way.
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XBLAFancast Episode 62 – Shut up!

By
Ross Adams
– Posted on May 22, 2012Posted in: Feature List, Podcast

First thing’s first, apologies for the low quality audio in this weeks episode. Numerous technical difficulties caused some issues which led to some parts of the show to dip in quality, I did try to salvage it as best I could but it’s not perfect. Thankfully the show is still mostly listenable and everything should hopefully be fine next week.

This weeks episode sees the return of former podcast co-host and current Game Music Fans Managing Editor, Tyler Cameron. He shares a familiar story of getting sucked into Minecraft and not quite knowing why. Perry is on the review for Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 2, he gives us his not so great impressions.

Todd Talk this week is all about episodic gaming, after which we discuss what we think does and doesn’t work when trying to make an episodic game.

Please subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes. We appreciate it! Check us out on twitter (@XBLAFans) where you can win codes for games, give us feedback or just ask a question. We are also now on Stitcher, so you can stream the show on your smartphone, give it a go!

Big thanks to Chris Green for the awesome theme music, be sure to check out his site BlurredEdge and why not follow him on twitter too @BlurredEdge.

 

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XBLA Wednesday: May 16

By
Perry Jackson
– Posted on May 16, 2012Posted in: News

We got something for hedgehog lovin’ speed-freaks and something for you music lovers out there in today’s XBLA Wednesday. First up is the return of Sonic in Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II for 1200 MSP. Go across 4 new stages of zones with Tails along your way to stop Metal Sonic and Eggman. If you’ve purchased Episode I and purchasing Episode II, you’ll get a bonus episode where you play as Metal Sonic through Episode I stages.

Second up today is Jam Live Music Arcade for 800 MSP. The game lets you feel the music with your controller or Guitar Hero/Rock Band controllers and get the highest points with some great songs from Modest Mouse and Atmosphere. This game is also only available in NA marketplace currently. Whether you want to run real fast or rock out real fast, XBLA Wednesday has got something for you.

Just a reminder as well that Dragon’s Lair will also be out this Friday, May 18.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 2 launch trailer

By
James Heiger
– Posted on May 15, 2012Posted in: Media, News, Videos

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 2 launches for XBLA on Wednesday May 15 for 1200MSP. The conclusion to Episode 1 looks to be pretty intense with a lot of high flying action. Hopefully the Xbox 360 will have the “blast processing” power to handle it all. Don’t forget that owners of Episode 1 will also unlock the special Episode Metal with the purchase of Episode 2. Time will tell if this title corrects some of the mistakes of its predecessor but this trailer has us feeling hopeful.

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XBLA Fans: PAX East Preview Hub

By
John Laster
– Posted on April 12, 2012Posted in: Feature List, Media, News, Previews

Believe it or not my favorite part about video games isn’t the games themselves but the way they bring people together. Arguably no show demonstrates this bond better than PAX. Thousands of likeminded individuals flooded Boston this past Easter weekend. It didn’t matter where you worked or what you did or what you had to do when you hit the ground again on Monday; for one glorious weekend everyone was an equal: a gamer. It didn’t matter if your weapon was a die, a mouse, a controller or one’s own body. Everyone at this show had a passion for games.

A few of us from XBLA Fans made the trip and had the honor of mingling and checking out some of the upcoming XBLA titles for 2012 and beyond. We were able to hear developers in their element talking to fans about their projects. It was an amazing experience. Our own Andrew Crews has already elaborated on this issue, but in the end you remember the little things. That being said, there were some amazing games. Check out our full breakdown below!

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Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 2 priced: 1200 MSP

By
Mark Seymour
– Posted on April 11, 2012Posted in: News

Inspirationally titled sequel Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 2 will set you back 1200 Microsoft Points when it launches May 16 on XBLA. Owners of Episode 1 and 2 will also have access to Episode Metal; a free mini-campaign starring Metal Sonic that brings with it four reworked levels from Episode 1 and plugs the narrative gap between Sonic CD and Episode 2. 

Sonic has undergone a bit of a renaissance in recent years with SEGA bolting back to basics with Sonic 4 Episode 1 before hauling Sonic CD out of the past and onto digital platforms, salvaging the franchise’s last vestiges of dignity in the process. We got to spend some time with Episode 2 at PAX East. Take a gander at our preview for an idea of what has changed since 2010.

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PAX East: Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 impressions

By
Damon Fillman
– Posted on April 6, 2012Posted in: Previews

Sonic the Hedgehog: 4: Episode 1 didn’t exactly spin dash to fan’s hearts when it released in 2010–it contained a wonky physics engine and lackluster gameplay, but Sega plans to turn that perception around with its aptly titled sequel Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2.

The demo we played at PAX East had Sonic speeding through an act covered in blizzard conditions with huge snowballs gaining mass while fumbling toward our blue protagonist, so it was important that Sega’s promise to include retro physics and more refined gameplay were included to overcome the demo’s obstacles.

Sega has succeeded so far, sort of. The most obvious inclusion, the ability to harness Tails’ hovering skills to carry the grounded Sonic to distance ledges makes for an enjoyable distraction, but once vertical the overbearing weight of Sonic becomes apparent. He still needs more momentum to maintain a steady speed than his incarnations in the 90s, and any and all gameplay distractions like dropping straight down from flying high with Tails just makes Sonic seem heavier than a Hummer.

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Sonic 4 Episode 2 goes back to basics but may be last in the series

By
Christine Mitchell
– Posted on March 13, 2012Posted in: News

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II

Some good news and possibly some bad news for Sonic fans this week. Sega have revealed that while Sonic 4 Episode 2 will discard the new physics that were so disliked by fans in Episode 1, reverting to those used in the Mega Drive/Genesis era Sonic games, it is also the last one in the series planned at this time. In an interview with Eurogamer, Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka explained:

“With Episode 1 we built the physics from the ground up. This time, rather than adding to it, we went back to the original Mega Drive Sonic games and we looked at the physics from them. We tried to make sure we replicated the things people were keen about for Episode 2. That’s the way we addressed it. I wanted to make sure people could play the game and it not feel unnatural. It should feel right. Rather than thinking of it as us trying to say, ‘okay, this is the way it should be,’ we looked at feedback where people were saying, ‘this feels unnatural.’ Those were the things we decided to eliminate, so it should feel natural when they play the game.”

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Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II gameplay trailer reveals Spring 2012 release

By
Perry Jackson
– Posted on February 23, 2012Posted in: Media, News, Videos

From the early screenshots we saw earlier, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II was showing off some neat levels involving Sonic & Tails and now we have our first gameplay trailer. You’ll see Sonic & Tails using a lot of teamwork and a lot of the newer sections involve utilizing Tails’ flying abilities. Some of the newer level designs include some more ruins, a snowy based area and an amusement park where Metal Sonic awaits. They even put out a release window of Spring 2012 which already has so many titles coming out. Keep your red shoes on for its Spring release.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II details and screenshots leak from the Marketplace

By
Perry Jackson
– Posted on February 14, 2012Posted in: Media, News

Some new details emerge about Sega’s upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II on the Xbox Marketplace although they weren’t supposed to. The box-art was uploaded with new details such as online and offline co-op which is looking to bring back the classic Sonic & Tails 2-player action from Sonic the Hedgehog 2. There was also some screenshots that leaked but were quickly taken down. Fortunately, someone on NeoGAF copied the screenshots and you can find them and the box-art after the break. Here’s the plot description from the Marketplace:

The Sonic 4 Saga continues as Sonic reunites with Tails for all new collaborative play! Following the events of Episode I, Metal Sonic has returned to form a formidable alliance with Dr. Eggman! To face this new threat, Sonic will have to call upon an old friend to help him save the day! Joined by Tails, utilise ingenious combination moves and race across four brand new Zones, in order to put an end to their evil plans! Play alone, or with a friend locally (and online), in an evolution of Sonic 2′s collaborative gameplay! Unleash Sonic and Tails’ devastating joint attacks and combination moves to fight the united force of Metal Sonic and Dr. Eggman. Episode II features an all new game engine, bringing you updated physics and an original graphical style as you race through four unique Zones and a new Special Stage.

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