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Sonic the Hedgehog 4

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is a 2D platform game published by Sega. It is a game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series and a direct sequel to Sonic & Knuckles (1994). The game was split into two episodes. The first episode, Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I, released in October 2010.[1] The second episode, Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II, released in May 2012.[2]

Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Developer(s)Dimps
Sonic Team
Publisher(s)Sega
Composer(s)Jen Senoue
SeriesSonic the Hedgehog
Platform(s)
Release
  • WW October 7, 2010
[b]
  • WW May 15, 2012
[a]
Genre(s)Platform
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer[a]

Gameplay

Further information: Sonic the Hedgehog (video game)#Gameplay

Sonic 4 tries to mimic how the original games on the Sega Genesis were, while also adding new elements such as the Homing Attack from the 3D games like Sonic Adventure (1999). Because it was built from the ground up,[3] Sonic's controls and acceleration are not exact. This results in glitches such as being able to slowly walk up walls.[b][4]

In Episode II, Tails is introduced. He acts the same as in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992), except now he has upgraded abilities called Tag Actions he uses to help Sonic; the flying mechanic returns but has a smaller time limit, and a new ability where the two form a ball and roll forwards is also present.[5]

Development

The game was originally titled Project Needlemouse during development.[3] One of Episode I's main selling points announced early on was that Sonic was the only character in the game.[4]

Reception

 Reception
Review scores
Publication Score
1UP.com Episode I:
B[6]
Episode II:
B+[7]
Electronic Gaming Monthly Episode II:
6.5/10[8]
Eurogamer Episode I:
9/10[9]
Game Revolution Episode I:
B−[10]
Episode II:
2/5 stars[11]
Episode II:
2/5 stars[12]
GamesMaster Episode I:
88%[13]
GameSpot Episode I:
6.5/10[14]
Episode II:
6/10[15]
GamesRadar Episode I:
4.5/5 stars[16]
Episode II:
2.5/5 stars[17]
GameTrailers Episode I:
7.5/10[18]
Episode II:
5.5/10[19]
IGN Episode I:
8/10[20]
(iOS) 7.5/10[21]
Episode II:
6.5/10[5]
Nintendo World Report Episode I:
8/10[22]
Official Nintendo Magazine Episode I:
88%[23]
Digital Spy Episode I:
3/5 stars[24]
Aggregate scores
Aggregator Score
Metacritic Episode I:
(Wii) 81/100[25]
(PS3) 74/100[26]
(X360) 72/100[27]
(iOS) 70/100[28]
Episode II:
(iOS) 66/100[29]
(PS3) 63/100[30]
(X360) 61/100[31]
(PC) 54/100[32]

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Episode II only.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Episode I only.

References

  1. ↑ Sonic 4: Episode 1 Finally Gets a Release Date. PlayStation LifeStyle (September 29, 2011). Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  2. ↑ Dutton, Fred. Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 release date spotted. Eurogamer (April 6, 2012). Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Thorson, Tor. All-new 2D Sonic rolling out in 2010. GameSpot (September 11, 2009). Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Review: Wonky Physics, Nasty Levels Ruin Sonic the Hedgehog 4. Wired (October 14, 2010). Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 M. Thomas, Lucas. Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II Review. IGN (May 19, 2012). Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  6. ↑ Bailey, Kat. Sonic 4: Episode I Review (October 11, 2010)1UP.com. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
  7. ↑ Barnholt, Ray. Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II Review: Blue Renewed. 1UP.com (May 14, 2012). Retrieved November 19, 2014.
  8. ↑ Carsillo, Ray (May 15, 2012). "EGM Review: Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II". Electronic Gaming Monthly. http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/egm-review-sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-ii/. Retrieved May 22, 2012. 
  9. ↑ Gibson, Ellie. Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I Review (October 12, 2010)Eurogamer. Retrieved August 26, 2013. In 2016, Gibson acknowledged that "9/10 was a bit of a stretch." See Gibson, Ellie. Sonic boom: Ellie Gibson on nostalgia, novelty, and that 9/10. Eurogamer (August 6, 2016). Retrieved August 7, 2016.
  10. ↑ Morse, Blake. Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I Review (October 20, 2010)Game Revolution. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
  11. ↑ Schaller, Kevin. Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II Review (May 29, 2012)GameRevolution. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
  12. ↑ Schaller, Kevin. Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II Review (May 29, 2012)GameRevolution. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
  13. ↑ GamesMaster, issue 232, page 88
  14. ↑ Petit, Carolyn. Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I Review (October 15, 2010)GameSpot. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
  15. ↑ Neigher, Eric. Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II Review. GameSpot (May 22, 2012). Retrieved August 26, 2013.
  16. ↑ Towell, Justin. Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I Review (October 8, 2010)GamesRadar. Retrieved June 21, 2011.
  17. ↑ Sullivan, Lucas. Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II review. GamesRadar (May 15, 2012). Retrieved May 22, 2012.
  18. ↑ Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 Video Game, Review Pod (October 15, 2010)GameTrailers. Retrieved June 21, 2011.
  19. ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II Review. GameTrailers (May 21, 2012). Retrieved December 11, 2012.
  20. ↑ Goldstein, Hilary. Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I Review (October 8, 2010)IGN. Retrieved June 21, 2011.
  21. ↑ Buchanan, Levi. Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I iPhone Review (October 8, 2010)IGN. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
  22. ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 Review - Review.
  23. ↑ Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 Wii review, Official Nintendo Magazine
  24. ↑ Martin, Liam. 'Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode I' (XBLA) (October 13, 2010)Digital Spy. Retrieved October 17, 2010.
  25. ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I for Wii Reviews. MetacriticCBS Interactive. Retrieved November 30, 2010.
  26. ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I for PlayStation 3 Reviews. MetacriticCBS Interactive. Retrieved November 30, 2010.
  27. ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I for Xbox 360 Reviews. MetacriticCBS Interactive. Retrieved November 30, 2010.
  28. ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 for iPhone/iPad Reviews. MetacriticCBS Interactive. Retrieved July 4, 2013.
  29. ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II for iPhone/iPad Reviews. MetacriticCBS Interactive. Retrieved July 4, 2013.
  30. ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II for PlayStation 3 Reviews. MetacriticCBS Interactive. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
  31. ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II for Xbox 360 Reviews. MetacriticCBS Interactive. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
  32. ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II for PC Reviews. MetacriticCBS Interactive. Retrieved October 29, 2018.

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