Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Wii Shop
- 11th Oct 2010, 1,500 points
- 15th Oct 2010, 1,500 points
- 12th Oct 2010
- Also Available On
- Series
- Tags
- Controller Support
- Feature Support
- Official Site
- sonicthehedgehog4.com
Reviews
Review Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 (WiiWare)
After 15 years, 16-bit is back
The drums are perfect. That's the second thing you notice about Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I, right after Sonic runs past the Sega logo to the classic 16-bit "Say-gah!" sample. Anyone who's ever played a Sonic game will start to smile: it's off to a perfect start. That start builds momentum quickly. Splash...
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Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 News
Hands On Sonic Superstars Is Exactly What Sonic 4 Should Have Been
A triumphant return
Despite the promising debut trailer for Sonic Superstars, a niggling feeling of doubt had crept into our minds prior to our hands-on session with the game at Summer Game Fest. After all, this latest side-scrolling effort from Sonic Team really has two things going against it straight away. Number one; aside from the spectacular
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 2nd)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
So, yet another week has been and gone, bringing with it a new Switch system update, new fish and bugs to catch in Animal Crossing, and even the wonderful fact that Tom Nook somehow made it on to the front page of the Financial Times
News Sonic 4: Episode II Not Due Until 2012
Will it still hit WiiWare?
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka has revealed that the follow-up to 2010 platformer Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 won't launch until 2012 at the earliest. Iizuka cited the anniversary celebrations surrounding Sonic Generations as one of the reasons we won't see the 2D game until next year: This year, 2011, is the...
News Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 Due "In the Near Future"
Hedgehog still alive
With all the excitement around Sonic Generations and the blue hedgehog's upcoming 20th anniversary — that's 23rd June, of course — many players are wondering what will happen to the second instalment in SEGA's downloadable reimagining of the hedgehog's adventures. Last year's Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I came and went in...
Features Things We Miss About the 8-Bit Era
It's the little things that count
Today, the virtual reality experience of the Wii is as immersive as Lawnmower Man director/writer Brett Leonard ever could have hoped, with Mario as real and in-person as an actual member of our family and special effects so vivid that we compulsively hold our breath during underwater levels. Okay, maybe things...
Nintendo Download 15th October (Europe)
Sonic returns, and brings some other stuff
As was previously announced, today sees the anticipated European release of the first episode of Sonic the Hedgehog 4. It's accompanied by the next titles in the GO and Music On series, as well as some other stuff. Unfortunately, there's no Virtual Console game, but that's to be expected now! DSiWare: GO...
Nintendo Download 11th October 2010 (North America)
Sonic the Hedgehog returns!
A good array of titles this week, with the 2D return of Sonic the Hedgehog taking top billing of course. DSiWare fans can get a pinch of Sonic creator Yuji Naka's latest platforming adventure, Ivy the Kiwi?, but there's also sports and puzzle games if platforming isn't your thing. Let's do it to it! WiiWare: Sonic the...
Nintendo Download 12th and 13th October 2010 (Japan)
WiiWare and DSiWare together again
It looks like the heady days of surprise Japanese Virtual Console releases are well and truly behind us as there's only one VC release scheduled for the rest of the month and it's not happening next week. Instead there's a pair of WiiWare titles, which were starting to get as rare as hen's teeth. DSiWare is sparse...
Interviews Sega - Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1
We chat about the hedgehog's 2D return
It's nearly here: Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 is released on WiiWare in North America on October 11th, with a European release following on Friday October 15th. With the game now finished and so very nearly here, we caught up with Ken Balough, Digital Brand Manager for Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I, to...
News Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Races to WiiWare on October 11th
WiiWare gets it before XBLA and PSN
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode One will come to WiiWare on Monday October 11th with a European release to follow on Friday October 15th. The game will cost 1500 Points, as previously claimed by Nintendo Power. WiiWare will also receive the game before Xbox 360 and PS3 owners, if only by a matter of days. Our...
Previews
Hands On Sonic Superstars Is Exactly What Sonic 4 Should Have Been
A triumphant return
Despite the promising debut trailer for Sonic Superstars, a niggling feeling of doubt had crept into our minds prior to our hands-on session with the game at Summer Game Fest. After all, this latest side-scrolling effort from Sonic Team really has two things going against it straight away. Number one; aside from the spectacular
About The Game
Sonic returns to his 2D glory!
The sequel fans have waited 16 years for is finally here - Sonic The Hedgehog™ 4 Episode I! Featuring enhanced gameplay elements, including the classic Sonic Spin Dash, and the versatile Homing Attack, Sonic 4 picks up right where Sonic and Knuckles™ left off.
With Eggman finally defeated, Sonic runs off to explore new zones and uncharted lands. Dr. Eggman, furious at the destruction of the Death Egg and the failure of his plans, puts all of his most devious schemes into action. In an effort to finally rid himself of Sonic, he revisits – and improves – the very best of his creations. Get ready for the next chapter in an all new epic 2D saga built for old and new fans alike.
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Can't wait!
Hopefully it doesn't suck.
Does it still need to be referred to as "aka Project Needlemouse"?
YES!
@Bass X0
It's the codename of the project, and used since sept. until the date of this post.
So it's kind important referring that.
SO exciting!
Hopefully it's the length of a classic Sonic game.
It's great news that Dimps are developing! I preffer Rush and Advance to any of the original sonic games!
Can't wait for this now!
"Episode 1"? If that means you'll have to buy seperate €10 episodes to experience the game, I'll gladly pass.
Why do they have to put tacked on motion controls. They cant just leave it alone. This is why every sonic game fails on wii and the last good sonic game was sonic adventure.
Great, they're using the new eggman, not the old one. sigh.
cool!
ya know it was oldschool for japanese people too...and to them he's eggman...I prefer the new models to the older ones anyhow..ESPECIALLY eggmans.they are going for oldschool just enough in this one.I for one am nega excited about this...it cant get here sooner.
Sega must really get back to 2D platforming with Sonic. This will be a must have for all the 2D Sonic fans out there.
Aw man, it's really hard to choose which version of this should I get, since I have a Wii and PS3. If I go for the Wii version, then I would get much better controls using the Wii Remote held sideways. But if I get the PS3 version, then it'll feature HD goodness.
I might as well get the Wii version, maybe...
What are they waiting for Super Mario Bros. 4 for WiiWare??? THAT would be nice...
@Earendel68
I agree. Nintendo should really make a Super Mario Bros. 4 game for us 2D Mario fans. Maybe sooner...
"Episode 1"? Wow, no thanks. I really can't imagine playing a game like this with an episodic theme.
@iAmThetot
This game will probably feature about 3 episodes, each with 4 zones. I'm gonna get this game when it comes in Summer. But the WiiWare version may be the better choice for me (of course, the Wii does not feature HD. Even though there are still some pixels with the cable lead. But it's still a better buy for the WiiWare service). If you don't want to get this, that's fine. But I'm quite surprised most people want the WiiWare version over the PSN version for some reason.
I still haven't seen what the Special Stages look like in this game. I heard the Special Stages are quite similar to its Sega Genesis Sonic the Hedgehog 1 counterpart.
Oh well. Sonic 4 then. But please don't screw it up this time Sega!
@Nintendogames1000:
The Japanese name for Super Mario World is Super Mario Bros. 4!
@dings
Don't really care.
@Nintendogames1000 Super Mario Bros. 4/5? Have you seen New Super Mario Bros. DS/Wii? D:
@pokemonzrpg
Yes. SMW is 4, DS is 5, and Wii is 6. So for the next one, it will be 7!
They delayed it. Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo... D:
man im still ashamed i wasted 50 bucks on the last "new classic" game (not gonna say what game)
They should make super maro bro 4 on Wiiware. .im a true mario fan.us
Looks great! Please sonic... don't let us down!!
@Mecoy
Give me three guesses...
New Super Mario Bros. Wii?
Tales of Monkey Island?
Sam and Max Devil's Playhouse?
people asked for a "2D old school sonic"
I think sega took them a little too seriously. I like anyway.
2 things:
1. It's going to be 1000 points isn't it? sigh looks like only being 2 dollars away is gonna make me pay for another 10 bucks again.
and 2. Why is one of the tags "Sunshine?" I can't FEEL the sunshine. Does it brighten up YOUR day?
I'm good.
@OverlordMao It's sunny in Sonic games. It's only right to make this an important part of the game's information page. I also would have liked to tag it with "green hills" and "golden rings" and "about time".
It'll be 1500 points, OverlordMao.
Insta-DL
Please be good... please..
It will be good unless you hate classic Sonic of course then you are just a newbie.Most newbie gamers hate the old classic look.
Yeah no kidding. You'd pop in Sonic unleashed for some 8 yr old and they'd think it was the greatest game ever. Show them Sonic 2 on Genesis and two minutes later they'd be like....This game is boring and the graphics suck. Kids these days. It's all about the Graphics to them. They'll never know how awesome it was to be a kid in our time.
Right on Link79 Right on Indeed.
I grew up with the N64, and to this day its still my favorite system, I'm lucky, I can appreciate the classics. My favorite games ever is still Super Mario 64 and Ocarina of Time.
Not sure about the connection with Sonic 4 there, @akacesfan, but thanks for the information all the same!
Nice ! I´ll pick up the PSN version because the HD graphics and trophys.
SONIC 4 REVIEWS:
Games Radar (9/10 - Awesome):
http://www.gamesradar.com/ps3/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-i/review/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-1-review/a-20101008112650143032/g-20090909115153197035
XGN (8.5/10):
http://www.xgn.nl/ps3/review/23598/sonic-the-hedgehog-4/
IGN (8/10 - Impressive):
http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/112/1126734p1.html
1UP: B ("A solid revival for Sega´s mascot...")
http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3181842
Game Informer (8.0/10):
http://gameinformer.com/games/sonic_the_hedgehog_4_episode_1/b/xbox360/archive/2010/10/11/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-1-review.aspx
Videogames Daily (8.0/10):
http://videogamesdaily.com/reviews/201010/sonic-4-review-is-this-the-best-game-franchise-reboot-in-years/
Too short, only 4 zones and each level is 5 minutes MAX, But it's awesome while it lasts.
You are so right Link79. I was watching a wiiviewer review on SNK Neo Geo Acarde games for wii (whatever the name is) and the wiiviewer said something about Joe & mac, Bad Dudes, the lil wiiviewer was like "these games are lame daddy" kids nowaday thinks games are great with graphics, graphics, graphics, Sonic, Metroid, Zelda, Joe & mac, Megaman, castlevania, bad dudes, kung fu. Kids had no idea what they were missing, sure the graphic were on the cheesy side but those were next gen to us.
I still love 16-bit graphics. Sure, they're dated now, but they're also timeless. A good looking 16-bit game is still pleasing to the eyes. Even some of the 8-bit games still look good to me.
I'm thinking about getting sonic 1, 2 and 3 for vc, but i also have the sonic collection, i want them on vc b/c i don't wanna fool w/the disc every time.
@castlezelda Fool with the disc and spend your $ on something new!
Dare I say it?
This is what Donkey Kong Country Returns' graphical sheen & plasticine trees should've looked like...
Tried it today, great!!!
First off, this isn't 16 bit as someone said (Furthermore it's wide screen).
4 areas with 4 acts each. You still have to collect the emeralds to become super sonic. Some new ideas like balancing on a ball or walking through a dark level with a torch and some other good stuff. Everything feels well updated. You have a double jump. The physics feel a little different and kind of bothered me at first but I adjusted to it. In the original your more of a pinball...here your momentum in a curved landing comes to a halt at some point and start to fall straight down, earlier than what seems natural...on the upside you seem to have more control though but it takes some getting used to as the original felt more earth like. Online leaderboards for times and a level select from the start for score hunting (though you can't take on the boss levels till you beat what precedes them in each world. The new bonus levels have you rotating the world with a wii tilt option (think And Yet It Moves).
All in all as both a retro gamer and someone who appreciates innovation I'm happy. It keeps to the formula but polishes and updates it quite a bit.
I hope that in Episode 2 and 3 Tails and Knuckles will be in and maybe a few more.
God, no more after Amy there WiiwareMaster.Except maybe Shadow the Hedgehog if we must have a crazy character lol.I want playable Super Tails and Super Knuckles too.Or at least Hyper Sonic and Hyper Knuckles and maybe try introducing Hyper Tails last like they did with Super Tails lol.
I'm sorry. Shadow could be in the game, but i don't think that Sega agreed with Sonic Team. Amy will be NEVER in this game, but Hyper Sonic, Hyper Knuckles and Super Tails must be back after 17 years. And i don't why Sonic Team did't created Hyper Tails in 1994 for Sonic 3 and Knuckles.
WolfLink22, thank you for posting it.
PS don't call me a god lol
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