First images of Sonic Unleashed

Snoopers
Saturday, March 22, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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A vile leaker revealed the first (numerous) images of Sonic Unleashed to the face of the world, with two bunch of images. The first one showcases what looks like sixty-three (!) in-engine screenshots, and the second one CGI cutscene captures. Oh, and there's an artwork too. If we are to judge from the graphics - which looks surprisingly like Blue Dragon - the platforms of release should be Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. We won't know until Sega brings us their press release, which shouldn't be long to come.
Update: Full update of the galleries.
Update2: Announcement teaser added.

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12 images (CGI cutscene)

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Announcement teaser

Snoopers

Commented on 2008-03-23 04:23:24

Teaser: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=VjxnhXs7Mqs

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munkieNS

Commented on 2008-03-23 04:25:26

Holy crap this looks GREAT! Come on Sonic Team, I know you've still got it in you to make a good Sonic game...

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Allanx

Commented on 2008-03-23 05:13:44

Looks like... Prince of Persia: The Two Sonics! :D

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Jollipop

Commented on 2008-03-23 05:29:01

Looks surprisingly good, the sand catsle area reminds me of Blue Dragon for some reason, nice lighting by the looks of the vid above.

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Farooq

Commented on 2008-03-23 07:33:38

Beautiful, beautiful artstyle !!!

Really, it brings back the old memories of when Mario64 came out... everything was in so basic 3D but nothing more was required... everything related and important was so meaningful and vivid... its the same now!

Sand fortress reminds me of the Haven city in the excellent PS2 game Jak 3, the suburbs are modeled exactly the same... although the first city in Jak 3 was more sand/desert oriented but architecture-wise, Haven city is much more resembling...

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ebola9717

Commented on 2008-03-23 08:03:18

That video is ridiculous. It sure looks better than any recent Sonic game. But how the hell are you going to control it at that speed?

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Krilekk

Commented on 2008-03-23 08:30:11 In reply to Nonexistinghero

Posted by Nonexistinghero

While the graphics look great, I think it's a bit too early to announce the platforms for it already. It seems to have more in common with Sonic and the Secret Rings if anything. I wouldn't be surprised if it's a Wii game.

Right, since when has Wii HD graphics?

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WinterSnowblind

Commented on 2008-03-23 11:48:47 In reply to Krilekk

Posted by Krilekk

Right, since when has Wii HD graphics?

Just what I was about to say. Look at some of the effects on Eggmans robot, it's definitely not a Wii game. Although I admit I wasn't sure until I saw those ones, it looks like they're going for more of a cartoony style. It looks great, as has already been said.. so did Sonic 360. They really should just leave the series dead for a while.. Even if it turns out to be a good game, I think the majority of fans are sick of him anyway.

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kuriyama0

Commented on 2008-03-23 12:13:38

Recently confirmed by Sega Magazine.
Dennis, from the German magazine SEGA On, the worlds last official SEGA Magazine, has confirmed that Sonic Unleashed will indeed be a multiplatform release:

"Sonic unleashed will be on the cover of the next PLAY magazine, it will also feature in Nintendo's magazine (NOM) and will be in the August issue. The screens I have uploaded are from the Xbox 360 version of the game, however, the game is going to be a multiformat release."

This confirms both a 360 and a Wii version, at least.

http://www.sonicstadium.org/sonicnews/440/

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sebasrd24

Commented on 2008-03-23 12:26:01

In general, reminds me Blue Dragon so much and the colours of http://images.gamersyde.com/gallery/public/8046/16... has a Mirror edge´s feeling, DD.
The screens of the sunny town makes me think on Super Mario sunshine. I wish a good gameplay in this game, cause the last next gen Sonic games... disapointed me so much.

PD: No way is this a Wii game. It would be a PS3/Xbox360 game surelly.

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OriginalBuckRogers

Commented on 2008-03-23 14:18:09

the older members among us might get a donkey kong country-flashback with this pictures :)

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Jato

Commented on 2008-03-23 14:24:56

Wow, that actually looks awesome! Haven't been that big on the latest Sonic games really. Infact, I thought they were horribly lame and frustrating.

This one looks like it could be pretty damn awesome. graphics are outstanding atleast!

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WinterSnowblind

Commented on 2008-03-23 15:07:18 In reply to Jato

Posted by Jato

Again, Sonic 360 looked pretty nice as well and even looked like it was going to be a actually good game.

I had hope when I heard that this was mainly a side scrolling game and similar to the decent, but highly overrated Secret Rings. But Eggman has genetically modified Sonic to so he turns into a .. Werewolf?

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macphisto80

Commented on 2008-03-23 16:01:13

They never learn. Another steaming turd on the way. Let Sonic RIP FFS.

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Doom_Bringer

Commented on 2008-03-23 16:10:02

looks really good! I said WOW

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SimonM7

Commented on 2008-03-23 16:10:04

So Sega finally gives up and puts Sonic Rush and Rivals on stationary consoles aswell. God dammit.. and I thought they would at least have enough pride to keep trying until they nail a good formula and bring back the joy of Sonic Adventure.

Adventure and Secret Rings will go down in history as the best 3D Sonic games then. I will miss the likes of Pirate Storm from SaTSR. :/

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Optimusv2

Commented on 2008-03-23 17:08:42 In reply to WinterSnowblind

Posted by WinterSnowblind

The earlier 360 sonic game never looked this amazing.

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Rajman

Commented on 2008-03-23 18:10:27

Leaked Video of footage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueaWwK5EWoY

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R3V0LV3R

Commented on 2008-03-23 19:12:05

no one said these pics are from the wii version but people are saying there is a wii version oviously with last gen graphics but the game will be the same.

oh man i saw the leaked video on youtube and i love the camera angle, side view for most and then go in befind when attackin enemies or going though tunnels

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Denjinflash

Commented on 2008-03-23 21:02:36 In reply to Farooq

Posted by Farooq

You said it, man! Looking fantastic. Back to the basic gameplay formula as well! I have not tried the secret rings wii game, but this is looking to be the best one since SA1/2.

A completely 2D Sonic game with high res kof-xii type graphics would be great, too. Sharp, detailed and fluid 2D graphics can best a lot of the cool 3D graphics nowadays.

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Jigen

Commented on 2008-03-23 22:59:46

2d gameplay = somewhat hopefully

Sonic turning into a wolf = Sonic friends times a billion (maybe)

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Mikeey_kakashi

Commented on 2008-03-23 23:01:57 In reply to Rajman

Posted by Rajman

Leaked Video of footage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueaWwK5EWoY

holy crap! that doesn't look half bad actually. it had the graphics and the speed. might even be worth downloading the demo when it appears.

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2PintsOfInsulin

Commented on 2008-03-23 23:51:16

Holy shit, this looks amazing!

The last Sonic game I played was that one with the Sonic vs Shadow thing going (it sucked so badly I cannot remember what it was called!!!)

Played Sonic Adventure on my DC the other day, and still love it to bits, so I've got high hopes for this one, as I always thought that Sonic Adventure nailed the 3D ring sections, and this looks to take on a more Genesis-era side-on stance at times.

I agree with Denjin, a good 2D-HD (??) rendition would rock.

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Tinks

Commented on 2008-03-24 04:37:59 In reply to Snoopers

Posted by Snoopers

Teaser: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=VjxnhXs7Mqs

Shit looks hot

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Tinks

Commented on 2008-03-24 05:43:19

As for the Werewolf aspect... Twilight Princess anyone?

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