Sonic Wild Fire Discussion

[Stocka]

There was a thread made for this in the wii Discussion board but as this is where all the hype is and its possible we could see a video of it in the conference, heres a thread for it. :smile:

http://www.sega.com/e3/2006/images/Wii_sonic_art_wht.jpg

Sonic The Hedgehog Rewrites the Arabian Nights in a Completely New Adventure Exclusive to the Wii Console

SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON (May 9, 2006) - SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd. today announced Sonic Wild Fire (working title) exclusively for the Wii™. Developed by SEGA Studios, Sonic Wild Fire stars the Blue dude with the 'tude on his first solo adventure since the original Sonic The Hedgehog™ in 1991. This intense and exciting action game takes advantage of the innovative Wii™ controller as Sonic combines his trademark high-speed action with easy to play controls to offer a brand new experience!

Sonic's new adventure unfolds from a storybook of the classic tale, Arabian Nights, the last several pages from the book have gone missing, and it's up to Sonic to re-create the story. The vibrant environments provide for a refreshingly new look to the franchise filled with brightly colored mosaic tiles, glistening oases, swaying palm trees, and crumbling stone columns. Sonic activates specific areas in the prismatic environment to pull off new tricks and stunts, in addition to interacting head-on with various obstacles by jumping, dodging, and dashing.

"Sonic Wild Fire and the innovative Wii controller changes the way gamers play interactive entertainment," said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of SEGA of America, Inc. "SEGA is excited to lead the gameplay revolution through its support of Wii with a Sonic release built exclusively for this new system."

Gamers will use the Wii controller to steer Sonic and experience an untapped freedom in gameplay and control. Hold the controller horizontally with two hands and tilt left and right to steer Sonic on different paths and maneuver deftly from obstacles and enemies. Continue to tilt and fling forward to dash-attack ground and air enemies and to break down barriers. In addition to the main game is an array of unique controller-focused mini-games which make Sonic Wild Fire fun to play alone or as a multiplayer game with friends. Get ready for a refreshing adventure that puts you on the forefront of gaming!

Sonic Wild Fire will be dashing to Wii's everywhere in 2007.

http://www.sega.com/e3/2006/announcements_tp.php?item=pr_20060509a

[ShadowV7]

I don't know if I like it yet because of the whole 'Arabian Nights' thing.Sounds to me like you'll just be doing doing things from Arabian Nights.I really hope i'm wrong because right now I prefer the PS3/360 version.

[Athriller]

I actually quite like the sound of the Arbian Nights twist. Sonic has long since bored me, but this has left me slightly intrigued.

[Hero-of-Time]

After seeing it in action im more than happy.

[DCK]

It looks gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous. Can't wait to find out how they pulled off the gameplay.

[Fierce_LiNk]

I can't believe there isn't more discussion about this game. After playing the amazing Sonic Rush, i will definitely be getting this. They're going for speed and gameplay, which is exactly what made Sonic Rush so amazing.

[shade]

Looks great. Hopefully it will rock. As for the Ps3/XBox 360 game a port would be nice but Wii has an exclusive so HAHA!

[mario114]

Looks a lot better, than the last few attemps at a 3d sonic game.

[McMad]

Looks great. Hopefully it will rock. As for the Ps3/XBox 360 game a port would be nice but Wii has an exclusive so HAHA!

The only reason the Wii isn't getting ports of titles like Sonic and Resident Evil 5 is probably because it is simply not powerful enough.

Still i'm very happy that Sega are compensating for Nintendo.: peace:

Does anyone else think that since Yuji Naka has just started of a new small developing studio he will be making small budget titles. And we all know the best place for small budget games is the DS and the Wii!

[blender]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tXYw_Enklk

"Finaly something interesting" :)

[Fierce_LiNk]

The only reason the Wii isn't getting ports of titles like Sonic and Resident Evil 5 is probably because it is simply not powerful enough.



The ONLY reason?
I'd say the control scheme allows for much more usage than just ports.

[ShadowV7]

I want more footage of this.It looks great.

[Towers]

yeah if there was more footage I'd chat about it more but I've hardly seen anything. In fact.. generally where the hell is all the footage and screenies, why does it seem like a lot of journalists have gone E3 and are merely having fun and not reporting back!

[Owen]

After seeing it in action im more than happy.

Couldn't agree more! Even the crowd cheered when it came on (i think, lol).

Looks bright, colourful and graphically very nice. :D

Shame it's out 2007, but we do need some titles out then obviously. :laughing:

[Nintendork]

Looks equally as good as the PS3 and 360 version, but we have the controller.
This has me vaguely interested.. the control schemes for 3D Sonics up until now have been seriously below par.

I will consider this if they control scheme is okay.. and preferibly if they ditch the techno.

[Towers]

Oh come Ndork everyone loves Techno!

Umm Tis Umm Tis Umm Tis!
Little Fish Big Fish Cardboard Box!

[Nintendork]

Hahah yeah, but when you're stressed out and can't work out a tough puzzle or get past a boss the last thing you want is looping high hats over some j-pop.
It can be nice when you're in the mood but most of the time I can't sync with it.

That was what was so good about the WipeOut soundtrack, it was perfect whatever mood you're in.

I'd probably just mute it, but the control scheme is the most important thing for me.

[McMad]

The ONLY reason?
I'd say the control scheme allows for much more usage than just ports.

Do you really think developers would bother with making a whole new game instead of simply porting an already existing game with modified controls?

[Nintendork]

McMad, Activision did.. on the whole though you are right.
Most developpers would rather bolt on a Wii control engine to a ported game than create an entirely new game.

[McMad]

Don't get me started on Activision, they need to redeem themselves for what they have done.

[mario114]

The only reason the Wii isn't getting ports of titles like Sonic and Resident Evil 5 is probably because it is simply not powerful enough.



I disagree, if a 360 game (advanced war fight, the best looking so far), is avaible on the ps2, then I think any port is possible.

[Stocka]

Into movie:
http://sega.jp/asx/pr/sonicwildfire_bb.asx
May have problems viewing though, as I am.

[ShadowV7]

I must see it,here goes.Good find can't wait to see it.Ah that's the one i've seen :p,SEGAs been watching to much FMA :heh:

[Smiter]

IGN hands-on of Wild Fire.

http://uk.revolution.ign.com/articles/707/707191p1.html

I'm getting really excited about this game now. Sounds great. :)

Man... Years ago, who would have thought that Sonic and Mario would be on the same console? (Yeah, I know he was on GC and DS too)

[ShadowV7]

This game sounds fantastic.Must see footage soon,I had my doubts at first but i'm falling for it :)

[Dante]

Sonic Wii Screenshots

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20060510/sonic02.jpg
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20060510/sonic04.jpg
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20060510/sonic01.jpg
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20060510/sonic05.jpg
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20060510/sonic06.jpg
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20060510/sonic03.jpg

[kellett03]

looks like one of the better wii titles on show floor

[Towers]

Looks very nice and hearing good things. We'll have to see how this evolves

[ShadowV7]

My jaw dropped.I love it.

[Stocka]

Screenshots don't do it justice, it looked lovely in motion in the small clip in the conference, pretty lighting.

[broadwayrock]

Into movie:
http://sega.jp/asx/pr/sonicwildfire_bb.asx
May have problems viewing though, as I am.

The video kind of played back using Videolan.....but at the end it locked up my pc.

Its just a clip of Sonic holding and flipping the Wii controller like in this picture:

http://www.sega.com/e3/2006/images/Wii_sonic_art_wht.jpg

He looks at the controller and says: "finally something interesting", points at the screen, shooting a fireball with his hand, then a flame appears on his his chest, he then says "lets do it" and then runs towards the screen.

Then the Logo appears.

[GigaPlay]

IGN's description kind of makes it out to be like a 3D Sonic Rush (well that's what I get from it). Of course, that's not a bad thing, now is it. Graphics look pretty basic though.

[djamb3]

"Finnaly a good 3d sonic"

http://revolution.ign.com/articles/707/707191p1.html

[MunKy]

Meh, even after the IGN hands on Im still not interested. Ive never been a Sonic fan and Heroes did nothing to change that, looks like this one will fail too. Ah well, to each their own.

[volvis]

There's some off-screen footage in that IGN link: http://media.revolution.ign.com/media/800/800277/vids_1.html

Looks like some serious fun. I've only played Sonic2 and Sonic Rush, but this looks like something to look forward to! :D

[blender]

i'm only annoyed because this looks like it only uses tilts. So could end up on the PS3.

[Hellfire]

Looks VERY hot in motion, the sensitivity still needs a lot of work apparently.

[MunKy]

The new vid has cemented my previous comment.

[Zero Seven]

i'm only annoyed because this looks like it only uses tilts. So could end up on the PS3.

Wasnt Sonic WilFire said as an exclusive to the Wii?

[Shino]

I just watched the vid, and the screenshots are utter shit compared to it, completly changed my opinion, Sonic finally moves like he should.

[blender]

Wasnt Sonic WilFire said as an exclusive to the Wii?

That was said before anyone realised that motion detectors were installed on the ps3. Lots of exclusives will be lost where the controllers can match functions. A lot of the 'exclusives' this generation were time limited and could easily be ported. The wii controller was meant to be a barrier.

[djamb3]

ps3 has already one sonic... this one won't be for them.

[Smowza]

ps3 pad motion sensing isn't quick enough for this game.

From what ign say... this game sounds fantastic, a 3d sonic like it should be (completely different to every other 3d sonic title)

[Raven]

not impressed. which is kinda sad, because im a sonic nut, and enjoyed all of the cube versions. (including the one with the hedgehog with a gun...)

i would much prefer the one that is coming to ps3 and xbox360. looks like an overall better game. ahh well. wii will miss out again.
(gettit??? i used wii in a double meaning!!!)

[masaki86]

That was said before anyone realised that motion detectors were installed on the ps3. Lots of exclusives will be lost where the controllers can match functions. A lot of the 'exclusives' this generation were time limited and could easily be ported. The wii controller was meant to be a barrier.

No; i doubt it. PS3 pad and Wiimote are completely different things. PS3 only has tilt sensors, so if any games are lost, it'll be an extremely small amount.
Games like Madden Wii, Red Steel...cannot be done with the ps3 pad.

[SpinesN]

I have mixed feelings about that trailer. It seemed like it may be rail based. Not sure if that's good or not for sonic in 3d.... Gonna have to wait and see.

[Fierce_LiNk]

This has quickly shot up in my top ten most wanted list.

[masaki86]

I have mixed feelings about that trailer. It seemed like it may be rail based. Not sure if that's good or not for sonic in 3d.... Gonna have to wait and see.

IMHO, it may be the only way to truly have a 3d sonic.

2d sonics were all about running and jumping from a to b as fast as you can.

The 3d sonics of old didn't capture this, and that is why they semi-suck(i love adventure).

However, this sonic seems to capture the 2d sonics in a 3d game. My only concern was that it looked quite slow; that may possibly be because of the guy playing it though.

Rather than positioning the game as yet another free-roaming adventure, each level instead acts as a rollercoaster of sorts, sending Sonic on a pre-determined path, while giving the player full control over movement and speed.

I was right; the guy playing it was just taking it easy.

[Fierce_LiNk]

IMHO, it may be the only way to truly have a 3d sonic.

2d sonics were all about running and jumping from a to b as fast as you can.

The 3d sonics of old didn't capture this, and that is why they semi-suck(i love adventure).

However, this sonic seems to capture the 2d sonics in a 3d game. My only concern was that it looked quite slow; that may possibly be because of the guy playing it though.



I was right; the guy playing it was just taking it easy.

I completely agree.
There's nothing more annoying than watching a guy playing this type of game slowly.

[SpinesN]

Ya thats what I was thinking.... still..... so many crapy games have occured between sonic 3 & knuckles and now :(

[ShadowV7]

Wow the pictures are bad compared to the video.This is in my top 10 for sure.

[Stocka]

Videeoosss
http://uk.media.revolution.ign.com/media/800/800277/vids_1.html

[Retro_Link]

The level design in those videos is fantastic; it really is just like a 2D Sonic in 3D!

The graphics are amazing!

The level design in those videos is fantastic; it really is just like a 2D Sonic in 3D!
The graphics are amazing!

This game looks a much better Sonic game than Sonic the Hedgehog on PS3/360,
Just watch this new video of Sonic the Hedgehog PS3/360;

http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?id=10660&type=wmv&pl=game

The game seems to have carried over all the problem of the previous 3D Sonics!

The camera is terrible, if not worse than ever! It's constantly switching angles over Sonic and the player manages to die about 5 times in this video, all as a result of the camera not showing you where to go properly or being at the wrong angle!
This game was meant to be all about Sonic going back to how it should be and being extremely fast!
Well the first part of Sonics level shows alot of platforming, slow jumping, not being able to tell quite where to go, with only about 10 seconds of running/grinding!
The second part of Sonics level is flat out running, but there is nothing to do! Nothing! The level is extremely boring!
But this game features 3 Hedgehogs, so they'll be loads of high-speed levels right? WRONG!
We've seen Shadow (at least for some part) uses vehicles,
and it turns out Silvers level are not about speed either, but about using psychic powers! Silver basically walks around the level levitating objects out of the way!
It seems the game will carry on the same design as Sonic Adventure 2;
Running/Vehicles/Exploration(of a kind).

It would seem Sonic Team have completely forgotten what Sonic games should be about; if it wasn't for Sonic Wild Fire!

[ShadowV7]

The 360/PS3 version is worse than I thought.I'm really looking forward to this game so much now.

[GigaPlay]

There was something about Online play in the 360 and PS3 game video there. If they're going to put online in that, maybe they should put it in this.

[ShadowV7]

That would be good,races would be fun and maybe they could put in co-op.Oh the possibilities.

[Tailzo]

Yeah, somehow I agree. I feel more positive towards Sonic Wild Fire, than Sonic on 360/ps3.

[blender]

http://www.gametrailers.com/gamepage.php?id=2659

Best video yet. Shows controls too

[ShadowV7]

That is a good video.Shows what the controls are,good find.

[Nintendo Fan]

Those video are AWESOME they look much better than Xbox 360/PS3 version. This is an exclusive which makes even better coz it'll only be available on Wii :yay:

[That Guy]

Those video are AWESOME they look much better than Xbox 360/PS3 version. This is an exclusive which makes even better coz it'll only be available on Wii :yay:


I've just sat and watched that video and I have to say its looking FAR better than the other Sonic. I was actually going to buy an Xbox just for the new Sonic but sod that. I'm not gonna say this will definitely be great but it looks to have sorted the problems of other 3d sonics such as being boring run fast and hope the camera doesn't balls you up levels, and all that other tedious Knuckles/Tails stuff. This is looking good.

[volvis]

The absolute best part in Sonic Rush was not the main game mode, but the time trial you unlocked after. Perfecting your routes and timing, I could spend hours squeezing every one hundreth of a second on every track...

Watching the gameplay, the game is just that: getting to the end as fast and flawlessly as possible. And that makes me happy. People were moaning for alternative routes, but even in that video you can see a door closing before Sonic because the player wasn't fast enough to reach it.

[DCK]

Looks neat. Might look into it, but I doubt it. Sonic Heroes sucked bad.

[Hellfire]

Welcome back Sonic, we've missed you.

[Dante]

New screens. :kiss:

http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/718/718305/sonic-wild-fire-20060712040935426.jpg
http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/718/718305/sonic-wild-fire-20060712040936098.jpg
http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/718/718305/sonic-wild-fire-20060712040937285.jpg
http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/718/718305/sonic-wild-fire-20060712040936707.jpg

[James McGeachie]

Shame they're from the E3 demo again, still a good looking game though.

[demonmike04]

Im the biggest Sonic fanboy ever, yet im still not excited =S
Sonic seems to be dying for me now...why sega why??

[BeerMonkey]

please or lord PLEASE say that sonic wild fire will have a good camera and plenty of fast running etc. does look very good so far

[demonmike04]

please or lord PLEASE say that sonic wild fire will have a good camera and plenty of fast running etc. does look very good so far
I dont think consulting James Marsters on the matter will help.

[Retro_Link]

Just remembered the original Sonic DS E3 demo;

http://uk.media.ds.ign.com/media/682/682909/vids_1.html

Looks like it was the inspiration for Sonic Wild Fire!

[ShadowV7]

It was said at E3 time that the camera had really improved and from the videos i've seen there's a lot of fast running.

[The Bard]

Theres something wrong with sonic's legs, they move too slow in the in-game footage, it's very very annoying.

[Atomic Boo]

I really wasn't that interested in this game to start with but now I think I'll buy it with the console with metroid prime 3. I bought the NGamer mag looked at that footage and i have to say it looks really good. Excite Truck actually looks quite fun too.

[Retro_Link]

I really wasn't that interested in this game to start with but now I think I'll buy it with the console with metroid prime 3. I bought the NGamer mag looked at that footage and i have to say it looks really good. Excite Truck actually looks quite fun too.Sonic's not gonna be a launch title though; it's gonna be out early 2007!

Which is actually pretty good, because the Wii will have a fantastic 2nd round of games with Sonic, Mario, Smash Bros etc...

[Atomic Boo]

Sonic's not gonna be a launch title though; it's gonna be out early 2007!

Which is actually pretty good, because the Wii will have a fantastic 2nd round of games with Sonic, Mario, Smash Bros etc...
ah well, i could always buy excite truck or something (am i the only person that thinks it looks good/unbelievably fun?) that plane game looks cool too. knowing me i'll probably just want to get the wii with metroid and then run off home sharpish

[Demuwan]

ah well, i could always buy excite truck or something (am i the only person that thinks it looks good/unbelievably fun?) that plane game looks cool too. knowing me i'll probably just want to get the wii with metroid and then run off home sharpish

Im getting eXcite Truck defo.

Very Impressed by it.

[ShadowV7]

I think it looks really good aswell and look forward to more news for it.Wi-fi would just about seal the deal for me.(Excite truck)

Though I'm quite looking forward to Sonic,I can't wait to play mainly because of the controls nad it looks pretty fast paced,though my concern is the levels might feel the same later on during the game if it's all desert.