In absolute defiance of the game's title, the Sonic Team has come forward to reveal some details about these so-called "rings". It seems as though Sonic is the one and only playable character, speeding through an Arabian setting in at least 70 separate missions. Despite the plethora of levels, however, the game is estimated to take only around ten hours for the average gamer to complete. Medals and unlockables will extend the playtime for those perfectionists out there, however, and no less than 30 minigames are planned to be included as well.Also discussed is the evolution of the game. Originally, the Sonic team wanted to make the gameplay far more active than it currently is, in the traditional 3-D style utilizing the nunchuk attachment. However, the team noted that the gameplay was too "strenuous", which most likely signifies that the controls were tiring players out before long. So, the decision was made to switch to the current, on-rails version.
Sonic and the Secret Rings is currently scheduled for a March 2007 release.
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9-26-2006 @ 12:24AM
Jei said...
Yeah when I first heard it was a roller coaster type thing, I was bummed about it, still excited being a long time Sonic fan. Then I realize if Sonic Team can make NiGHTs a great game, why couldn't this be another great experience? Nights was more of a roller coaster than a free flying game. I think Sonic Team can make this a blast too. Can't wait for it to come out. This, Zelda, and Elebits are the only games I'm really looking forward to right now.
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9-26-2006 @ 8:23PM
Spex said...
I've been a Sonic fan for a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGG time, and I have to say I'm looking forward to this. I liked the 3D iterations of Sonic, even if many didn't, and IGN calls this "Sonic done in 3D right". Something tells me this will be a huge a hit as Sonic Rush on the DS.
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