New Sonic 4 Details

Neogaf have uncovered a few new juicy details for the upcoming “Sonic 4: Episode 1” courtesy of Game Informer’s recent interview with Takashi Iizuka.

• “Fans will be very pleased with the cast in episode 2.”

• Episode 1 is a prologue

• There will be moves such as Spin Dash, Rolling Attack, homing attack, unknown move

• Izuka on homing attack: “I wanted the user to enjoy an easy-to-play feeling by the attack sequence that this [homing attack] allows, and find the fun routes in the air.”

• Classic special stages returning

• Classic gameplay, speed

• No 3D, CG pre-redner

• Gamers who beat the game with all emeralds will see a cliffhanger for episode 2, otherwise they’ll see a “try again” ending

• Izuka: “If Sonic 4’s return to form is the Sonic experience you have been waiting 16 years for, then we strongly encourage you to try this.”