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Review of Sonic The Hedgehog 4 for XBLA by Protomario

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Channel: ProtoMario · 2010 · Gaming

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Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ4, Sonikku Za Hejjihoggu 4) is an episodic platform video game as part of the Sonic the Hedgehog series. The game was developed by Dimps alongside members of Sonic Team[7] and is intended to be a return to the roots of the Sonic the Hedgehog series. As such, Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 is a 2D side-scroller using sprites that are pre-rendered from CGI models.[citation needed]

The game was released in October 2010 with slight variations in exact date and price amongst its four platforms, iOS, PlayStation Network, WiiWare, and Xbox Live Arcade.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is set shortly after its predecessor Sonic & Knuckles; in the game, the main protagonist Sonic destroys Doctor Eggman's  (a.k.a. Dr Robotnik) space station, the Death Egg. With the Death Egg destroyed and Angel Island returned to the sky, Sonic decides that it is time to take a break. After parting with Tails and Knuckles, he sets off to explore new territories alone; however, unbeknownst to him, his nemesis Dr. Eggman has survived their last encounter, and has revisited and rehashed some of his "very best" robotic creations in another attempt to defeat Sonic.[1] Sonic must travel through a variety of zones to defeat Doctor Eggman once again.

The game is a 2.5D side-scrolling platformer reminiscent of the original Sonic games.[8] Players control Sonic the Hedgehog,[9] using mechanics such as the original spin dash and power-ups including Speed Shoes, alongside the Homing Attack, seen in 3D Sonic games. Players will be able to use online leaderboards to compare level completion times and high scores.[8] For the first time since Sonic 3 & Knuckles, Sonic can transform into Super Sonic during regular levels after collecting all the Chaos Emeralds.[10]

Each Zone contains three acts followed by a boss battle, which are similar to boss battles from older Sonic games, but with variations added.[11] Acts from the Zones can either be accessed in any order via a world map, or played continuously one after the other.[12] Once all zones are cleared, players can access the final Zone, E.G.G. Station. Special Stages, accessed by the original Sonic the Hedgehog style of finishing an act with 50 Rings and then jumping into the Giant Ring that appears, are based on those of the original Sonic the Hedgehog, but also require the player to tilt the playing field in order to navigate Sonic through a maze.

The game is playable in up to 1080p high definition on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360,[8] and 480p on the Wii.[15] The iOS version of the game can be controlled with either the accelerometers, or a virtual d-pad, with certain levels also utilizing accelerometers.

Available exclusively via download, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I brings back the addictive side scrolling action that Sonic fans love in an all-new 2D adventure. Played from the traditional side-scrolling perspective, the game offers classic Sonic moves that fans love including Spin Dash and Rolling Attack and will also feature Homing Attack, all in stunning CG rendered environments.

Packed with special stages, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I will take players through a variety of different Zones, inspired by the Genesis-era style. And, of course, expect intense boss battles against everyone's favorite villain -- the always devious and evil -- Dr.Eggman!

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