Sonic Colours OFFICIAL HYPE thread! AAE! (8 @ GameSpot - 8.5 @ IGN)

Sonic Colours HYPE thread!

A unique playground has been seen orbiting the planet of Sonic the Hedgehog. Some rumors speak of an alien race called wisps, with a rare colored energy, which is now imprisoned here, by the evil Dr. Eggman. Sonic, once arrived on the planet's entertainment, you can use immediately made aware of this rare power to help colored wisps in the escape!

"The lively alien universe of Sonic Colours allows players to race at breakneck speed along amazing planets, each with its peculiarities and unique visuals" Comment on Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing SEGA. "In addition to Sonic gameplay, new power-wisps, they offer an innovative way to explore these new worlds and help Sonic to run faster than ever!"

The new Sonic hedgehog Colours see our dear speeding, jumping off himself among enemies like never before in a Sonic game. The aliens wisps are able to free their "Colour Power" that can be absorbed by Sonic drilling to create new roads, for example, the ground (via the Yellow Drill), or go through the whole internship at supersonic speed (thanks to Cyan Laser). Combining the different available energies can further increase the speed of Sonic and his abilities beyond imagination.

Sonic Colours will be available on Wii ™ and Nintendo DS ™ at the end of 2010.

I called for AAE because both versions of Sonic Colours are considerably different and are pretty much different games (The only thing similar being the MAIN plot.)

The AAE score was mainly directed at the Wii version since it is the primary version.

Reviews

So far, Sonic Colours has been getting insanely positive reviews (Particually the Wii version) below are the review scores of both Wii and DS version.

"After years of soul-crushing disappointment, fans may find it hard to believe. Yet I'm here to tell you that Sonic Colors is a fantastic game. Not just a step in the right direction, but an unequivocal success. In fact, it's the best entry in the series since the Blue Blur's 16-bit heyday."

You should add a poll :P So we get to know what SW opinions about this game.

But yes this could be the first Sonic game I buy in years. Don't mess this up Sonic Team! :x

Is the DS version different enough to count this as a Wii exclusive. I hope so. Will be getting this game along with DKC. This game will have me dusting off my Wii (again!) just in time for christmas.

Is the DS version different enough to count this as a Wii exclusive. I hope so. Will be getting this game along with DKC. This game will have me dusting off my Wii (again!) just in time for christmas.

Frostbite24

Personally i think it is, i think i'll change it.

I haven't been following Sonic Colors (you spelled it wrong BTW :P) at all. But it's awesome when people put effort into HYPE threads like this :). Gives other an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the game. Sorry, I can't predict a score now. It looks cool though, and and I now my younger bro will love it.

I haven't been following Sonic Colors (you spelled it wrong BTW :P) at all. But it's awesome when people put effort into HYPE threads like this :). Gives other an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the game. Sorry, I can't predict a score now though.

Episode_Eve

I'm British :P we put a "u" in colours.

Is the DS version different enough to count this as a Wii exclusive. I hope so. Will be getting this game along with DKC. This game will have me dusting off my Wii (again!) just in time for christmas.

Frostbite24

And I'm thinking 8.5. Sonic's big comeback is here!

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I haven't been following Sonic Colors (you spelled it wrong BTW :P) at all. But it's awesome when people put effort into HYPE threads like this :). Gives other an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the game.Sorry, I can't predict a score now. It looks cool though, and and I now my younger bro will love it.

MobilechicaneX

I'm British :P we put a "u" in colours.

I know, I was just teasing :P. It's a shame though, that an entire country and region misspells certain words. The American way is the correct way! :P

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Is the DS version different enough to count this as a Wii exclusive. I hope so. Will be getting this game along with DKC. This game will have me dusting off my Wii (again!) just in time for christmas.

burgeg

And I'm thinking 8.5. Sonic's big comeback is here!

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I haven't been following Sonic Colors (you spelled it wrong BTW :P) at all. But it's awesome when people put effort into HYPE threads like this :). Gives other an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the game. Sorry, I can't predict a score now though.

Episode_Eve

I'm British :P we put a "u" in colours.

I know, I was just teasing :P. It's a shame though, that an entire country and region misspells certain words. The American way is the correct way! :P

*Insert rant bout football/soccer here* Just kiddin' ;)

I believe this will be AA as well. Not AAE though, it's not an exclusive title to the Wii (it's on DS too). I predict an 8.0.Merex760

The Wii and DS versions are completely different games, i'm talking about the Wii version in the title.

Just for anyone that's little worried about this whole new Colour Power thing, I believe their usage is almost completely optional in many cases.funsohng

I believe this will be AA as well. Not AAE though, it's not an exclusive title to the Wii (it's on DS too). I predict an 8.0.Merex760

But the DS version is a completely different game made by a seperate team at sega. I dont even think its in 3D..If the 360 gets GRAW as an exclusive i dont get how this wouldnt count.

[QUOTE="funsohng"]Just for anyone that's little worried about this whole new Colour Power thing, I believe their usage is almost completely optional in many cases.burgeg

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[QUOTE="Episode_Eve"]

I haven't been following Sonic Colors (you spelled it wrong BTW :P) at all. But it's awesome when people put effort into HYPE threads like this :). Gives other an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the game.Sorry, I can't predict a score now. It looks cool though, and and I now my younger bro will love it.

Episode_Eve

I'm British :P we put a "u" in colours.

I know, I was just teasing :P. It's a shame though, that an entire country and region misspells certain words. The American way is the correct way! :P

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[QUOTE="funsohng"]Just for anyone that's little worried about this whole new Colour Power thing, I believe their usage is almost completely optional in many cases.funsohng

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[QUOTE="MobilechicaneX"]

I'm British :P we put a "u" in colours.

trugs26

I know, I was just teasing :P. It's a shame though, that an entire country and region misspells certain words. The American way is the correct way! :P

[QUOTE="funsohng"][QUOTE="burgeg"]Technically it's supposed to be possible to not use them for the entire game. Why would anyone do that though? The powerups look fun as hell!

burgeg

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[QUOTE="funsohng"] You know... there are some people who just don't want these kind of "new gimmicks" added to the game. And I don't blame them, look what happened with those gimmicks in 3D games. They essentially destroyed the entire game.funsohng

By the way what happened to the poll?

[QUOTE="funsohng"][QUOTE="burgeg"]I take it those same people would play a 2D Mario game and never use a powerup? It's exactly the same thing. This isn't some lame gimmick. It's a fantastic addition to the game.

burgeg

By the way what happened to the poll?

burgeg

It vanished!

[QUOTE="burgeg"]

By the way what happened to the poll?

MobilechicaneX

It vanished!

I really hope this game turns out to be as great as it sounds. I've been waiting for Sonic to have a great return for a long time now and it looks like that time might finally have come, but I'm going to remain a bit skeptical for now.

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[QUOTE="burgeg"]

By the way what happened to the poll?

burgeg

It vanished!

IMO Sonic Unleashed broke it but ah well.

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[QUOTE="MobilechicaneX"]

It vanished!

MobilechicaneX

IMO Sonic Unleashed broke it but ah well.

[QUOTE="MobilechicaneX"]

[QUOTE="burgeg"]Just like the Sonic Cycle!

burgeg

IMO Sonic Unleashed broke it but ah well.

Umm not really...

Oh and if anyone cares, a new video showing a cutscene has been revealed click here to see, we get to hear Sonic and Tails' new voices.

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[QUOTE="MobilechicaneX"]

IMO Sonic Unleashed broke it but ah well.

MobilechicaneX

Umm not really...

Anyways have you seen the cutscene thats been revealed? Sonic does the moonwalk, gives Tails a facepalm and breaks the fourth wall. Oh yeah, and his voice is surprisingly deep!

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[QUOTE="MobilechicaneX"]

I'm British :P we put a "u" in colours.

trugs26

I know, I was just teasing :P. It's a shame though, that an entire country and region misspells certain words. The American way is the correct way! :P

I would say touché, but I don't want to use any French words here. I'll just say that England may have invented the language, but America perfected it 8).

Also, the cake in the OP looks real :o. I hope it's not a lie!

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[QUOTE="burgeg"]Nah, Unleashed was pretty crappy imo. Most of it at least. It had its moments, but just like the SA games those moments were few and far between. Still lets not get in to that. Anyway is there a reason you removed the poll?

burgeg

Umm not really...

Anyways have you seen the cutscene thats been revealed? Sonic does the moonwalk, gives Tails a facepalm and breaks the fourth wall. Oh yeah, and his voice is surprisingly deep!

Already posted it on that edited reply :lol:

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[QUOTE="MobilechicaneX"]

Umm not really...

MobilechicaneX

Anyways have you seen the cutscene thats been revealed? Sonic does the moonwalk, gives Tails a facepalm and breaks the fourth wall. Oh yeah, and his voice is surprisingly deep!

Already posted it on that edited reply :lol:

I'm not BUMPING or anything. :P

I think it was inevitable that this thread would have a "discussion" about the spelling :P

BTW, Colors looks alright. can't wait to see the score.

This actually looks pretty cool, and it has great reviews so far. My hype is AA.

Cool, I like playing sonic, even if some of the games have (many) issues.

Definitely looking out for this one.

I'm gonna hype it AA, but with all the postive reception it be crazy if this game pulls a Vanquish at GS. I'm also intrested on what IGN will do.

▲ This game isin't an exclusive. But I think it might be good. Soic games always look good until you actually play them tho. ▲

I really wanna try this game. It makes me wanna get a Wii. I'm sure Sonic Colors will be good, it's what Sonic Unleashed should've been. (No werehog!)

▲ This game isin't an exclusive. But I think it might be good. Soic games always look good until you actually play them tho. ▲

Loco_Live

To set things straght the AAE score in the topic title is directed at the Wii version, like savebattery said, both versions of the game are completely different and are being made by seperate devs.

I might just cave in and buy this one even if it is Sonic Only. Seems like its been getting a good score.

They better not make Tails a joke or I'll pass.

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▲ This game isin't an exclusive. But I think it might be good. Soic games always look good until you actually play them tho. ▲

savebattery

▲ Same title, coming out at around the same time, similar gameplay mechanics, sounds like the same game to me. ▲

So after watching gameplay videos, all I have to say is:

[spoiler] Made by me, haha. :D [/spoiler]