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| − | '''''Sonic the Hedgehog 4''''' is a 2D side-scrolling game for the [[PS3]], [[Xbox 360]], [[Nintendo Wii]], [[IOS]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]] and the [[PC]]. It takes place after ''[[Sonic 3 & Knuckles]]'', although the saga is more of a continuation of ''[[Sonic CD]]''. The game started in 2010 with ''Episode I'', while ''Episode II'' and ''Episode Metal'' have been recently released. |
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| ⚫ | '''''Sonic the Hedgehog 4''''' is an episodic 2D side-scrolling game series for [[iOS]], [[PC]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[Xbox 360]], [[Android]] and more. It takes place firmly after ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles]]'', although the saga is more of a continuation of [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|the]] [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2|previous]] [[Sonic the Hedgehog CD|side-scrolling]] [[Sonic the Hedgehog 3|Sonic]] [[Sonic & Knuckles|games]], with each Episode resembling one or more of the previous installments, as almost all of the enemies and bosses seen in each episode were seen before in one of those games. |
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==Games== |
==Games== |
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==Story== |
==Story== |
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===''Episode I''=== |
===''Episode I''=== |
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| − | + | Sometime after the events of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]] [[Sonic & Knuckles|& Knuckles]]''. With the [[Death Egg]] destroyed and [[Angel Island]] floating again, [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] parts with [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]] and [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]] and heads off to explore new territories on his own. However, Sonic's break is cut short when a vengeful [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]], who had survived their [[Death Egg Zone (Sonic & Knuckles)|last]] [[The Doomsday Zone|encounter]], has returned and has taken measures to get rid of Sonic with a new and improved army of [[Badnik]]s. Despite Dr. Eggman's best efforts, Sonic destroys each of his refined creations and chases the madman to his newest lair, the [[E.G.G. Station Zone]]. There, Sonic defeats each of his creations once again, including the powered-up [[Death Egg Robot]] from Sonic's first encounter on the Death Egg. After destroying the mech and the space station, Sonic returns safely back on his planet and celebrates his victory in [[Splash Hill Zone]] with his [[Animals|Animal friends]]. |
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===''Episode Metal''=== |
===''Episode Metal''=== |
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| − | + | A short while after the events of ''Episode I'', [[Little Planet]] (where the events of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]'' took place) reappeared once more. Dr. Eggman, after being defeated in the previous installment, sends a monitor to [[Stardust Speedway]] to revive the destroyed [[Metal Sonic]]. Metal Sonic then flies to [[Mad Gear Zone]] zone where Eggman uses the base's machines to restore Metal to working order. Eggman then sends Metal out to [[Lost Labyrinth Zone]] to retrieve a [[Lost Labyrinth treasure|mysterious object]] to empower Metal Sonic even further. After traveling through [[Casino Street Zone]] and Splash Hill Zone, Metal Sonic sees Sonic and Tails in the [[Tornado]] flying off in the distance. Using a nearby [[Tails' rocket|rocket]], Metal Sonic sets off in pursuit. |
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===''Episode II''=== |
===''Episode II''=== |
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| − | Meanwhile Sonic discovers that the |
+ | Meanwhile, Sonic discovers that the mad doctor is back, and recruits his buddy Tails to help him face this new threat and save the Planet once more from destruction. Sonic and Tails pursue Eggman and Metal Sonic through several areas and confront him at his [[Sky Fortress Zone|Sky Fortress]]. After being defeated by Sonic and Tails, Eggman and Metal retreat to the [[Death Egg mk.II]], Eggman's newly created space station built ''around'' Little Planet. Sonic and Tails have a final confrontation with Metal Sonic (in a race that mimics their confrontation at Stardust Speedway) and defeat Metal Sonic once again. Afterwards, the two of them face Eggman's latest creation: the [[Egg Heart]]. Sonic and Tails defeat this machine and escape the de-activating Death Egg, saving the planet once again, but leaving the fate of Little Planet an uncertainty. |
==Characters in the series== |
==Characters in the series== |
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===Non Playable=== |
===Non Playable=== |
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| − | *[[Dr. Eggman]] |
+ | *[[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] |
===Badniks=== |
===Badniks=== |
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*[[Bubbles]] |
*[[Bubbles]] |
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*[[Buzzer]] |
*[[Buzzer]] |
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*[[Chopper]] |
*[[Chopper]] |
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| − | *[[ |
+ | *[[Moto Bug]] |
*[[Newtron]] |
*[[Newtron]] |
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*[[Batbot]] |
*[[Batbot]] |
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<div style="float:left; width:48%;"> |
<div style="float:left; width:48%;"> |
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*[[Asteron]] |
*[[Asteron]] |
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| − | *[[Spikes ( |
+ | *[[Spikes (Badnik)|Spikes]] |
*[[Fullboar]] |
*[[Fullboar]] |
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*[[Steelion]] |
*[[Steelion]] |
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*[[Scarabesque]] |
*[[Scarabesque]] |
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| − | *[[Sandworm]] |
+ | *[[Sandworm (Sonic the Hedgehog 4)|Sandworm]] |
*[[Chop Chop]] |
*[[Chop Chop]] |
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*[[Snowy]] |
*[[Snowy]] |
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*[[Mantis]] |
*[[Mantis]] |
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*[[Balkiry]] |
*[[Balkiry]] |
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+ | *[[Turtloids]] |
*[[Clucker]] |
*[[Clucker]] |
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==Bosses== |
==Bosses== |
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===Episode I=== |
===Episode I=== |
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| − | *[[ |
+ | *[[Egg Mobile Hammer Ball]] (Splash Hill Zone) |
| − | *[[Catcher Eggman]] (Casino Street) |
+ | *[[Catcher Eggman]] (Casino Street Zone) |
| − | *[[Eggmobile ( |
+ | *[[Eggmobile (retreat)]] (Lost Labyrinth Zone) |
| − | *[[Flying Eggman]] (Mad Gear) |
+ | *[[Flying Eggman]] (Mad Gear Zone) |
| − | *[[E.G.G. Station Zone#E.G.G. Station Zone |
+ | *[[E.G.G. Station Zone#E.G.G. Station Zone: Final Showdown In Space|Boss Rush]] (E.G.G. Station Zone) |
| − | **[[Eggmobile |
+ | **[[Eggmobile Hammer Ball]] |
**[[Catcher Eggman]] |
**[[Catcher Eggman]] |
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| − | **[[Eggmobile ( |
+ | **[[Eggmobile (retreat)]] |
**[[Flying Eggman]] |
**[[Flying Eggman]] |
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| − | *[[Death Egg Robot]] (E.G.G. Station) |
+ | *[[Death Egg Robot]] (E.G.G. Station Zone) |
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===Episode II=== |
===Episode II=== |
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| − | *[[Egg Serpentleaf]] (Sylvania Castle) |
+ | *[[Egg Serpentleaf]] (Sylvania Castle Zone) |
| − | *[[Metal Sonic (White Park)|Metal Sonic]] (White Park) |
+ | *[[Metal Sonic (White Park)|Metal Sonic]] (White Park Zone) |
| − | *[[Egg Scrap Mech]] (Oil Desert) |
+ | *[[Egg Scrap Mech]] (Oil Desert Zone) |
| − | *[[Metal Carrier]] (Sky Fortress) |
+ | *[[Metal Carrier]] (Sky Fortress Zone) |
| − | *[[Metal Sonic and Eggmobile]] (Death Egg MK.II) |
+ | *[[Metal Sonic and Eggmobile]] (Death Egg MK.II Zone) |
| − | *[[Metal Sonic ( |
+ | *[[Metal Sonic (Death Egg mk.II Zone)|Metal Sonic]] (Death Egg MK.II Zone) |
| − | *[[Egg Heart]] (Death Egg MK.II) |
+ | *[[Egg Heart]] (Death Egg MK.II Zone) |
==Zones== |
==Zones== |
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*[[Mad Gear Zone]] (Episode I/Metal) |
*[[Mad Gear Zone]] (Episode I/Metal) |
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*[[E.G.G. Station Zone]] (Episode I) |
*[[E.G.G. Station Zone]] (Episode I) |
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| − | *[[Stardust Speedway |
+ | *[[Stardust Speedway]] (cutscene) |
*[[Sylvania Castle Zone]] (Episode II) |
*[[Sylvania Castle Zone]] (Episode II) |
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*[[White Park Zone]] (Episode II) |
*[[White Park Zone]] (Episode II) |
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==Key Items== |
==Key Items== |
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| − | *[[Chaos |
+ | *[[Chaos Emerald]]s |
| − | *[[ |
+ | *[[Ring]]s |
| − | *[[Item |
+ | *[[Item Box]]es |
| − | *[[ |
+ | *[[Lost Labyrinth treasure]] |
==Item Boxes== |
==Item Boxes== |
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| + | {{main|Item Box}} |
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| − | *Main article: [[Item box]] |
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| − | *Super |
+ | *[[Super Ring]]: Holds ten rings |
| − | *1- |
+ | *[[1-Up]]: Extra Life |
| − | *[[Power Sneakers]] |
+ | *[[Power Sneakers (power-up)|Power Sneakers]]: Makes you run faster for a limited time |
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+ | *[[Invincible]]: Makes you invincible for a limited time |
| − | *[[Shield]] |
+ | *[[Shield]]: Protects you from a single hit |
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+ | *Special Combination: Attacks all badniks and gains points and rings {{C|Episode II only}} |
==Special Stages== |
==Special Stages== |
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===Episode I=== |
===Episode I=== |
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| − | + | Special Stages in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]'' play akin to ones in the first game, where Sonic must navigate a maze to reach the Chaos Emerald, collecting rings and avoiding the exit blocks. This time, the rotation is controlled by the player instead of automatically. Controllers with motion control support can use either a traditional control method or by tilting the controller to control the rotation. |
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Two significant differences between these stages and the original ones are the inclusion of ring gates and a time limit. Ring gates are barriers that prevent the player from crossing into the next area of the stage, but can be passed once the appropriate number of rings, shown on the gate, have been collected. A time limit also kicks in at the start of each stage and boots the player out if they haven't collected the Emerald in the time frame. The starting amount varies by level, but can be extended in five, ten or fifteen second increments by collecting orbs around the stage. |
Two significant differences between these stages and the original ones are the inclusion of ring gates and a time limit. Ring gates are barriers that prevent the player from crossing into the next area of the stage, but can be passed once the appropriate number of rings, shown on the gate, have been collected. A time limit also kicks in at the start of each stage and boots the player out if they haven't collected the Emerald in the time frame. The starting amount varies by level, but can be extended in five, ten or fifteen second increments by collecting orbs around the stage. |
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===Episode II=== |
===Episode II=== |
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| − | Special Stages in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]'' play akin to the [[Sonic 2]] Special Stages. Like in Sonic 2 Sonic and Tails must collect a certain amount of rings, the amount increasing after hitting a checkpoint, however, unlike Sonic 2, Tails can collect rings, but will not lose his share if he touches any bombs, although this is only true for Single Player. Also, unlike Sonic 2, the player can boost by holding the [[Tag Action]] button, and while there is no time limit, but there is a timer, used for Time Attack scores. |
+ | Special Stages in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]'' play akin to the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' Special Stages. Like in ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'', Sonic and Tails must collect a certain amount of rings, the amount increasing after hitting a checkpoint, however, unlike ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'', Tails can collect rings, but will not lose his share if he touches any bombs, although this is only true for Single Player. Also, unlike ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'', the player can boost by holding the [[Tag Action]] button, and while there is no time limit, but there is a timer, used for Time Attack scores. |
==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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| − | *14 years before ''Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I'' was announced, there was a pirate game for the Super Nintendo called ''Sonic the Hedgehog 4''. The game was a hack of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speedy_Gonzales:_Los_Gatos_Bandidos Speedy Gonzales in Los Gatos Bandidos] by Sunsoft, and Sonic had to rescue [[Mario]] from cages. This game mustn't be confused with the official version of Sonic 4. |
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| + | *While the [[Wii]] saw a prominent release for ''Episode I'', ''Episode II'' was not released for it as the WiiWare service had a forty megabyte size limit for games. |
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| + | **Additionally, to compensate for this size limit, the sound quality is noticeably compressed in the WiiWare version of ''Episode I''. |
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| − | *''Episode Metal'' and ''Episode II'' are on every console and IOS system, except for the Nintendo Wii, as the system's online service, WiiWare, has a 40 MB size limit. |
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| − | **Additionally, the difference in sound quality between the WiiWare version of ''Episode I'' and the other versions is that the former has been compressed to fit the size limit. |
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| + | *During the development of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I'', the intention was to make the ''Sonic the Hedgehog 4'' series an episodic trilogy, but after the release of ''Episode II'', the idea was scrapped. |
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| + | **[[Christian Whitehead]] was asked if he was interested to collaborate with Sega Studios Australia to develop the third episode, however, the company was shut down and Whitehead worked with [[Simon Thomley]] to develop the mobile remakes ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2013)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' and ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2013)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' instead.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sonicstadium.org/2015/01/update-sonic-4-episode-3-was-planned-then-cancelled-3/ |title=Sonic 4 Episode 3 Was Planned, Then Cancelled|accessdate=2019-07-09 |last=Luty |first=Dave |authorlink= |coauthors= |date=5 January, 2015 |publisher=The Sonic Stadium |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170712231819/https://www.sonicstadium.org/2015/01/update-sonic-4-episode-3-was-planned-then-cancelled-3/ |archivedate=12 July, 2017 |quote= }}</ref> |
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| + | *This is the only ''Sonic'' game to receive a copying lock within its files for the PlayStation 3 version. The lock disallows the game to be copied to a USB stick or anything that grants it access to a PC. This is one of the four known PlayStation 3 games to have this function. |
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| + | ==External links== |
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| + | {{Plain link|http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicTheHedgehog4/|Official website}} '''(Japanese)''' |
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| + | {{Sonic 4 Episode I info}} |
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| + | {{Sonic 4 Episode II info}} |
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| + | {{DISPLAYTITLE: ''Sonic the Hedgehog 4''}} |
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| + | [[Category:Sonic the Hedgehog 4|*]] |
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Revision as of 17:38, 10 March 2020
- For other uses, see Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (disambiguation).
The logo of Sonic the Hedgehog 4.
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is an episodic 2D side-scrolling game series for iOS, PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Android and more. It takes place firmly after Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles, although the saga is more of a continuation of the previous side-scrolling Sonic games, with each Episode resembling one or more of the previous installments, as almost all of the enemies and bosses seen in each episode were seen before in one of those games.
Games
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode Metal (Lock-on extra)
Story
Episode I
Sometime after the events of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles. With the Death Egg destroyed and Angel Island floating again, Sonic parts with Tails and Knuckles and heads off to explore new territories on his own. However, Sonic's break is cut short when a vengeful Dr. Eggman, who had survived their last encounter, has returned and has taken measures to get rid of Sonic with a new and improved army of Badniks. Despite Dr. Eggman's best efforts, Sonic destroys each of his refined creations and chases the madman to his newest lair, the E.G.G. Station Zone. There, Sonic defeats each of his creations once again, including the powered-up Death Egg Robot from Sonic's first encounter on the Death Egg. After destroying the mech and the space station, Sonic returns safely back on his planet and celebrates his victory in Splash Hill Zone with his Animal friends.
Episode Metal
A short while after the events of Episode I, Little Planet (where the events of Sonic the Hedgehog CD took place) reappeared once more. Dr. Eggman, after being defeated in the previous installment, sends a monitor to Stardust Speedway to revive the destroyed Metal Sonic. Metal Sonic then flies to Mad Gear Zone zone where Eggman uses the base's machines to restore Metal to working order. Eggman then sends Metal out to Lost Labyrinth Zone to retrieve a mysterious object to empower Metal Sonic even further. After traveling through Casino Street Zone and Splash Hill Zone, Metal Sonic sees Sonic and Tails in the Tornado flying off in the distance. Using a nearby rocket, Metal Sonic sets off in pursuit.
Episode II
Meanwhile, Sonic discovers that the mad doctor is back, and recruits his buddy Tails to help him face this new threat and save the Planet once more from destruction. Sonic and Tails pursue Eggman and Metal Sonic through several areas and confront him at his Sky Fortress. After being defeated by Sonic and Tails, Eggman and Metal retreat to the Death Egg mk.II, Eggman's newly created space station built around Little Planet. Sonic and Tails have a final confrontation with Metal Sonic (in a race that mimics their confrontation at Stardust Speedway) and defeat Metal Sonic once again. Afterwards, the two of them face Eggman's latest creation: the Egg Heart. Sonic and Tails defeat this machine and escape the de-activating Death Egg, saving the planet once again, but leaving the fate of Little Planet an uncertainty.
Characters in the series
Playable
Non Playable
Badniks
Bosses
Episode I
- Egg Mobile Hammer Ball (Splash Hill Zone)
- Catcher Eggman (Casino Street Zone)
- Eggmobile (retreat) (Lost Labyrinth Zone)
- Flying Eggman (Mad Gear Zone)
- Boss Rush (E.G.G. Station Zone)
- Eggmobile Hammer Ball
- Catcher Eggman
- Eggmobile (retreat)
- Flying Eggman
- Death Egg Robot (E.G.G. Station Zone)
Episode II
- Egg Serpentleaf (Sylvania Castle Zone)
- Metal Sonic (White Park Zone)
- Egg Scrap Mech (Oil Desert Zone)
- Metal Carrier (Sky Fortress Zone)
- Metal Sonic and Eggmobile (Death Egg MK.II Zone)
- Metal Sonic (Death Egg MK.II Zone)
- Egg Heart (Death Egg MK.II Zone)
Zones
- Splash Hill Zone (Episode I/Metal)
- Casino Street Zone (Episode I/Metal)
- Lost Labyrinth Zone (Episode I/Metal)
- Mad Gear Zone (Episode I/Metal)
- E.G.G. Station Zone (Episode I)
- Stardust Speedway (cutscene)
- Sylvania Castle Zone (Episode II)
- White Park Zone (Episode II)
- Oil Desert Zone (Episode II)
- Sky Fortress Zone (Episode II)
- Death Egg Mk.II Zone (Episode II)
Key Items
- Chaos Emeralds
- Rings
- Item Boxes
- Lost Labyrinth treasure
Item Boxes
- Super Ring: Holds ten rings
- 1-Up: Extra Life
- Power Sneakers: Makes you run faster for a limited time
- Invincible: Makes you invincible for a limited time
- Shield: Protects you from a single hit
- Special Combination: Attacks all badniks and gains points and rings (Episode II only)
Special Stages
Episode I
Special Stages in Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I play akin to ones in the first game, where Sonic must navigate a maze to reach the Chaos Emerald, collecting rings and avoiding the exit blocks. This time, the rotation is controlled by the player instead of automatically. Controllers with motion control support can use either a traditional control method or by tilting the controller to control the rotation.
Two significant differences between these stages and the original ones are the inclusion of ring gates and a time limit. Ring gates are barriers that prevent the player from crossing into the next area of the stage, but can be passed once the appropriate number of rings, shown on the gate, have been collected. A time limit also kicks in at the start of each stage and boots the player out if they haven't collected the Emerald in the time frame. The starting amount varies by level, but can be extended in five, ten or fifteen second increments by collecting orbs around the stage.
Once a Special Stage has been completed, it can be replayed on the level select stage in either Score or Time Attack modes, with a 1-Up replacing the Emerald.
Episode II
Special Stages in Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II play akin to the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Special Stages. Like in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic and Tails must collect a certain amount of rings, the amount increasing after hitting a checkpoint, however, unlike Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Tails can collect rings, but will not lose his share if he touches any bombs, although this is only true for Single Player. Also, unlike Sonic the Hedgehog 2, the player can boost by holding the Tag Action button, and while there is no time limit, but there is a timer, used for Time Attack scores.
Trivia
- The prototype of Knuckles' Chaotix known as Sonic Crackers was called Sonic the Hedgehog 4 in some magazine articles.
- While the Wii saw a prominent release for Episode I, Episode II was not released for it as the WiiWare service had a forty megabyte size limit for games.
- Additionally, to compensate for this size limit, the sound quality is noticeably compressed in the WiiWare version of Episode I.
- In Sonic Generations, the music track for Splash Hill Zone is unlockable to listen to in the game.
- During the development of Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I, the intention was to make the Sonic the Hedgehog 4 series an episodic trilogy, but after the release of Episode II, the idea was scrapped.
- Christian Whitehead was asked if he was interested to collaborate with Sega Studios Australia to develop the third episode, however, the company was shut down and Whitehead worked with Simon Thomley to develop the mobile remakes Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 instead.[1]
- This is the only Sonic game to receive a copying lock within its files for the PlayStation 3 version. The lock disallows the game to be copied to a USB stick or anything that grants it access to a PC. This is one of the four known PlayStation 3 games to have this function.
References
- ↑ Luty, Dave (5 January, 2015). Sonic 4 Episode 3 Was Planned, Then Cancelled. The Sonic Stadium. Archived from the original on 12 July, 2017. Retrieved on 2019-07-09.
External links
Official website (Japanese)