With its October dual release on the Wii U and 3DS getting ever closer, we can expect SEGA to start making plenty of noise about Sonic Lost World in the coming weeks. Exclusive to Nintendo's systems and incorporating some Wisp elements seen in Sonic Colours, early impressions — including our own — have given out plenty of positive vibes.
With the Tokyo Game Show now gearing up, SEGA has release a new trailer to build excitement for the Blue Blur's next adventure, and it shows plenty of action — on Wii U and 3DS — that has previously been rather elusive. If you don't want surprises spoiled then look away, as it includes more worlds and bosses than seen before now. That pushes our buttons, however, and despite the voice-over and text being in Japanese we can see the Miiverse item sharing in action, as well as co-op assist items being moved from the 3DS to Wii U versions. There's also what looks like a four-player battle mode on the 3DS, which could be rather fun.
Check it out below, and keep your eyes on Nintendo Life as we have plenty of Sonic feature content planned over the next few weeks.
[source sonicretro.org]
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Is it just me or does that look like a Sonic version of Super Mario Galaxy?
I would hope, given the simplistic visuals, that this is a solid 60fps. Then again, this is not the SEGA of old any more, so it may end up at a spluttery 25-30fps as Sonic Generations did on the PS3/360.
@moroboshi Heh, this is 60 fps.
Looks so good
@SuperPeach Looks like a good move, first Sonic game that I've been interested in for a good while.
@SuperPeach I'm not suprised that you think that but its not as if they aren't aloud to base it off Mario galaxy with the whole partnership thing so don't be surprised!
Wow, to be a Super Mario Galaxy Sonic Edition, I must say it's very well done.
Thats one hell of an advert. Can't wait for this one, really looking forward to the vs mode races as well.
Looking forward to october
This looks so much better than Super Mario 3D World.
Maybe I should get on board the Sonic train again. After all, Sonic 2 and Sonic & Knuckles were some of my childhood favorites
Can somebody please translate that end bit about the "downlaodable content". Is that in relation to the "Nights" Deadly 6 bonus stuff that I haven't read much about since it was announced?
So, are there really no Werehog or Knuckles the archaeologist levels in this game? That would seem too good to be true. They were in the only Sonic games I've really ever liked, Adventure and Unleashed. (Though Knuckles may have only destroyed SA2 for me, not the first). Yeah, I know, I'm very weird.
Oh, and I'm happy to see TGS getting some coverage, I had forgotten all about it. The timing of that unexpected ND this morning makes sense now.
Not sure how to feel about this game. Loved sonic all through to Adventure series. Never got Generations. Should I make a late purchase?
This looks so sweet,day one purchase !
All ready pre-ordered my copy so excited.
This really is looking like a return to grace for the franchise. Colors and Generations were good, but this looks legitimately great.
My most awaited game for my Wii U! I'll be all over it!!
The game seems pretty cool. Looks like Sonic is on the upswing after years of mediocrity.
Can'twait looks Awesome!!!!!
Yep, day one for me.
He seems kinda slow though...
@SuperPeach Nope. This looks like sega finally got around to making Sonic X-Treme that got cancelled when being developed for Saturn.
See
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CDgQtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DhdFhXyRFJAM&ei=UAY6UveqLcqntAal2IGgDg&usg=AFQjCNHe47jCDfG4cApigWGRiL8V8iwktg&sig2=e9GHmaqYwQyRUTLcPgYW-g
This video made me happy.
It looks so good, but I with my budget I only get one game a month and that goes to Pokemon, and then November is Zelda.
I see...nothing impressive about this. At least with the Wii U version that is. Just like Smash Bros., only the 3DS version can be called impressive while the Wii U version...eh.
Devs need several mores years with the hardware.
Looks amazing, I'll be picking this up along with some rpg's for my soon to be bought ps3.
So many great games in such a small window. I can't really afford this.
WOW.... IMPRESSIVE....
Looks better than Galaxy ever was. btw Was that co-op for the WiiU that I saw?
@SuperPeach That was also my thought! A faster (and blue) Mario Galaxy! I like it!
this,,, looks,,,,, frikin,,,,, awwwwwesssomeee ,,, looks like the best sonic gamer ever
My favorite sonic game is actially Sonic Adventure for the dreamcast.
i was excited for sonic extreme on SEGA Saturn, but i'll never get that ): this being the spiritual successor, i'm interested.
@SuperPeach I totally agree about it looking like a super mario galaxy
You realise just how many good franchises Sega has and doesn't use playing All Stars Racing Transformed.
I am more bothered about Rodea the Sky Soldier than this.
(Probably because of the huge amount of Sonic games I am indifferent to - I like 3 & Knuckles / CD to this day. Liked the Sonic Adventures on the Dreamcast at the time. Generations the RPG elements annoyed me).
Still think the best Sonic Team game is Nights into Dreams.
I hope they release more details on the DLC, the "deadly six edition" and its availability (I hope this can be as easy to find as Sonic & All Stars Bonus Edition)
Looks like they are putting a lot of things into this one. Would like to know if there is cross platform functionality beyond Tails' gadgets.
This looks AWESOME! Im gonna pre-order it so i can get the deadly six edition!
Why can't Nintendo produce great trailers like that in other parts of the world? Ok, this was probably SEGA but the point still stands. Japanese commercials show all the features and English ones go for the smash and grab that may interest people but not everyone.
@DESS-M-8 Some could argue that was SEGA's answer to Mario 64. Though, I'm not complaining about the similarities to Mario Galaxy; if Nintendo isn't going to do it but would rather keep hashing out 2D mario games; then Sega might as well take a shot with Sonic.
@3MonthBeef
@gohanrage
@SuperPeach
Given that there are so many people complaining the new sonic game, I wish that this game will be ported to PS4 and Xbox One so that non-Nintendo fans can enjoy it better than Nintendo fans! I wish that Sega no longer exclusively support Wii U so that Nintendo fans do not need to complain anymore.
October is going to be a pretty busy month
(Wind Waker HD, Pokemon X&Y, and yours truly, Sonic Lost World)
Like i said this is Gonna be the best 3d sonic yet
I haven't cared about Sonic in years. Boy does this game look great.
@GreatPlayer Sonic Lost World is a must by for me. It looks like the best Sonic in a very long time. Not all Nintendo fans are against this game. Sonic X-Treme was supposed to be released well before Mario Galaxy. If anything, Nintendo took their game and made it work, just with Mario.
Why do Sega make the game exclusive for Nintendo? If this game is ported to PS4 and Xbox One then they will not say things like "It is a Mario Galaxy clone" as Nintendo fanboys do. It will do a service to these Nintendo fanboys while Sega will make better profits.
↑Sigh...
@SuperPeach it does look like SMG! Cool!
I NEED ALL THESE GAMES NOW!!!
Man, I'm so pumped for this!
Lost World is definately going to be a triple-A Wii U game!
I hate how its tempting me to get the 3DS version too, with those cute little ships for co-op.
@hcfwesker not an argument that though. Everyone was turning 2D franchises into 3D. Some could argue that mario 64 was nintendos answer to crash bandicoot and bug. But mario galaxy does look like it took te ideas from sonic Xtreme and made a great game. Sonic lost world looks like its set to resurrect the original idea and make the first great sonic since sonic and knuckles
Finally a great evolution after the promising ideas that we enjoyed in Sonic Colours.
@GreatPlayer
There would be people (upcoming owners of PS4 and Xbox One) complaining about the game for the PS4 and Xbox One too if it was ported. They may not use the "Its a Mario Galaxy clone," but they could complain about something else. There are always people complaining about something and it wouldn't stop the complaining whether it was ported or not. Those "Nintendo fanboys" as you like to put it could be the vocal minority that is complaining for all we know right now. Don't make it sound as if it's all Nintendo fans who are always complaining; fans of all consoles complain. We wouldn't know how well received it is until it actually releases.
Hell to the yes. Glad I've already preordered this one.
Finally, FINALLY a Sonic game that I can truly call a next gen Sonic game. No Werehog, no wannabe RPG nonsense, no hoverboards, no over abundance of cheesy dialogue, no humans aside from Eggman, no "real world" settings. Just straight high speed platforming, which the series should have never diverted from that in the first place. Generations was good (and I still need to play Colors) but this is the game I've been waiting for. SEGA please don't let me down.
@GreatPlayer : Interesting. The response I've seen from the Nintendo community about this game has been generally positive. On the other hand, over on the SEGA forums there is a very vocal group (granted they are thankfully the minority) of PSXbox fanboys whining and moaning about this being a Nintendo exclusive and trying to write off the game as a Mario clone. Don't worry though, they'll suck it up and pick up the WiiU this holiday when this turns out to the best Sonic game since S3&K.
That Emerald Coast inspired level looks AWESOME!!!
I am so glad I pre-oredered the 3DS version. And I'm hoping to get the Wii U version for Christmas. And an underwater stage in 3D? Haven't seen that since Sonic Adventure 2.
This looks fantastic, will be the first Sonic game I've picked up in a looooong time!
You can see why this is a Wii U exclusive, i'll give it a 10/10 for how original Sonic Lost World is.
awesome...
@moroboshi
60fps is #1 priority for Nintendo published titles, what graphics fidelity is concerned, is what I hear.
1080p and fancy stuff like fullscreen anti-aliasing take a backseat. Though it does appear most first party titles manage 1080p as well.
This game is gonna be great.
@Pod
Unfortunately, no new original first party games for the Wii U are 1080p... I know this because I see mad jaggies on my 1080p set... T-T
Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD is the only Nintendo title the runs at a true, native 1080p resolution.
NSMBU runs at 720p with no enhancements
Pikmin 3 runs at 720p with no enhancements
At the Best Buy E3 demo, SM3DLand, MK8, and DKC Tropical freeze all ran at 720p with no enhancements.
I love the Wii U to death, but I'm regretting the purchase of a 1080p TV... Most TV channels, and Wii U games don't display in 1080p, or even upscale from 720p to 1080p. 720p looks pretty bad on a 1080p Vizio that doesn't have any image enhancement aside from basic softening, which isn't enough...
@Archgamer If you read my message carefully, I am not anti-Nintendo but anti-Nintendo fans like you!
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