SEGA releases the first trailer to Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode II

Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode I was a great throwback to the oldschool Sonic games I enjoyed as a young gamer hooked to his SEGA Genesis/ Mega Drive. Personally, I found a very worthy addition to the series, and I was anxiously waiting on word for the release date and first footage of its follow up. Thankfully, that day has arrived, and via the good folks from the official SEGA blog, we have our first look at Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode II!


Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode II Trailer

Way past cool old school hedgehog action is coming back Spring 2012... With Miles "Tails" Prower back as his partner and a playable character! Be sure to watch out for more updates via SEGA blog, and check out concept art from the official Facebook page!

Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode II explodes in console downloads like Playstation Network and Xbox Live Marketplace on May 16, 2012!

Video Game Review: Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode I

Sonic The Hedgehog is one of the characters in games I grew up loving and admiring, thanks in part to the simple side-scrolling gameplay and "Mario like" mechanics that accompanied his brash yet charming appearance in the games. Add to the fact that there were cartoons and comics starring the furry blue creature, and you have one hell of an iconic mascot for SEGA that continued to run in the forefront well until the gaming company decided to switch gears and cease console production, becoming a third part game developer instead. It was around that transition period that Sonic started to lose steam in the new adventures he starred in. The fanbase he garnered in the 2D games slowly whittled down in numbers, as his 3D adventures did little to bring back the "Sonic Flava" fans loved and adored through the 16-bit Genesis/ Mega Drive days. Fans desperately wanted a good Sonic game again, and it appears SEGA may have finally heard our cries, as the blue hedgehog returns with old school gameplay intact in his new and 4th official adventure!

Speed and Fun returns with Sonic The Hedgehog 4!

Finally, after months of waiting, the WAY PAST COOL HEDGEHOG IS BACK!!!


That's right! Sonic is back and doing his adventures the right and old school way in Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode I! It's a downloadable game that's just been released for the iPhone, Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, and Playstation 3, and all I can say is it's downright fun! It plays like my favorite classic Sonic games from the Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive days, and all I can say is I'm glad SEGA and Sonic Team decided to go back to this tried and true formula, adding only a pinch of 3D graphics to make this game look pretty and dashing in HD! Speeding through zones, saving roboticized friends, and crushing Dr. Eggman/ Robotnik never felt good to play and see again! Here's a stage I loved playing through early in the game - Splash Hill Zone: Act 3!

Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode I Gameplay - Splash Hill Zone: Act 3
Now THIS is the Sonic I remember! Hehe, as you notice, this is just a reaction post and my excitement rolling here. Check back for the review sometime soon!

Sega Reveals Sonic The Hedgehog 4, Episode 1!

The secret is no longer a secret anymore! Gamespot, Kotaku, and the rest of the videogame network have reported the big reveal Sega has just announced - The mysterious "Project Needle Mouse" is indeed a new Sonic The Hedgehog, but it's officially "Sonic The Hedgehog 4, Episode 1"!

Sonic The Hedgehog 4, Episode 1 Trailer!

Why Episode 1? Obviously, it will be the first chapter of a bigger story, taking cues from the Sonic 3 and Sonic & Knuckles days where the latter was essentially a continuation of the other. The game will be a 2.5D downloadable game, meaning that it's 2D gameplay with 3D Graphics, and it's going to be available this summer for the Playstation Network, Xbox Live Arcade, and WiiWare. More details are revealed via Gamespot and Kotaku's report, but it's good to say our favorite blue Hedgehog is back... IN AWESOME OLD SCHOOL STYLE! Go Sonic!