Sonic Lost World’s European release is only a few days away, but with all the excitement afoot there are many wondering if Sonic will finally get to grips with 3D. In an interview with Nintendo Life, the game’s producer Takashi Iizuka admits there were times when 3D Sonic didn’t quite fit in the past, but that the team has tirelessly worked to improve the blue hedgehog’s transition from 2D to 3D over the years.
“Yes there was a struggle in 3D Sonic games. From the 1st 3D type Sonic game Sonic Adventure, we tried various levels and environment in 3D. This is because we felt there is more possibility for improvement in 3D type Sonic. So in Sonic Colors and Sonic Generations, we added new gameplay on top of the existing Sonic titles to make a high quality game.”
Iizuka also mentions that the main goal this time around was to make sure the Wii U and 3DS versions held a similar experience for the player. By using the same texture and twisted levels from Wii U, the 3DS version would grant consistency and retain a fluid transition for players. Sonic Lost World will be available October 18 on Wii U and 3DS in Europe, and October 29 for North America.
“One feature in Sonic Lost World is 360 degrees action, so the challenge on 3DS was to apply this 3D action game in 360 degrees action like in Wii U. Of course we couldn’t make it exactly the same, but by using the same texture as Wii U, applying the twisted levels, how you see and feel should be very close to the experience you get from Wii U version.”
1 st!
No first. SHIT!
Sonic sucks
Why like W 101 is this come out in the U.K first instead of a full world release.I think this can only hurt sales.And a huge part of why 101 has failed so much.I would have bought 101 first day if I had not seen a month of iffy review’s making me second guess it.Now I’m just waiting for the inevitable price drop in the very near future.Much like Other M had.I’m not saying it would have sold like hotcakes here but it would have at least sold few more copy’s at full price to the more impulsive gamer’s like myself.
But that was due to the lack of advertisement. I have the game. It’s a lot of fun. It is flawed, but that doesn’t stop it from being a truly great game.
Not fanboying. It was legit fun.
Yeah! That’s the spirit! Sonic does in fact suck! He boasts more bad games than good ones! Pathetic! We get a new sonic platformer every single year! Talk about milking a franchise
Dry!
I’m excited, looks like a terrific game.
This could potentially be a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a decent 3D Sonic game, how long has it taken them?
I have Wii U version of this game on pre-order. But for people who expect it to save WIi U i think will be bad news, since it’s NOT a WiiU exclusive, but nintendo exclusive. so lots of people will buy 3ds version instead. And it seems to me like it was intended to be 3ds game, then later they updated textures a bit and ported it to Wii U in HD. will be same as with monster hunter i guess
hmmm and I for one is getting Monster hunter 4 on wii u if they make it…
No one has ever said that that Sonic Lost world would “save” the Wii U..
WWHd Save the Wiiu like Wondeful101 Oh wait…X save the Wiiu Right?
Again, I’ve never seen anyone say that apart from the trolls.
Now you Play Dumb.Before WWHD and Wonderful101 came out every Nintendog Game(Insert here) will save the wii u and at the end? No One buys it.
Try to troll someone else, wait for that Chris Bingham guy? He always falls for it…
SideStep Johnson?
Try to troll someone else, your troll powers don’t work on me..
This game was in development since generations before the Wii U was announced and that means 2010 or 2009 and Sega only handles console and PC games and Dimps only touches the handhelds
So dumb Sega was more into bringing the 3DS version as close as possible to Wii U yet don’t give online to Wii U version. That was stupid which is why this game won’t save Wii U neither will next Smash. 3DS install base is gigantic how the hell is Wii U supposed to come pet with that especially if 3DS versions don’t lack features? There is a difference between Smash Bros being top ten best selling and Wii U sales increasing,
I just got the message that my Wii U SLW is in the mail. Can’t wait for tomorrow. Happy me!
Yeah will it really would have boosted Wii U sales up if it was only for Wii U. But Nintendo is stupid in their ideas.
Famitsu have given the Wii U version 9/9/9/9 and the 3DS version 8/9/8/9.
Looks like Sega might have finally cracked it. And it only took help from Nintendo.
My Wii U has been posted today, so I should receive that tomorrow. Will probably get the 3DS version at some point too.
Wii U version* that is. Of Sonic Lost World.
Have had a Wii U since launch.
Good score for A Wiiu game.
Ignoring that Pikmin 3, WWHD, NSMBU had received good scores “for a Wii U” game but you rather play dumb as if that never happened.
But… those were all good games…. XD i dont see your logic when you named some of the best titles on the Wii U
Fantastic score for a game on any system really.
Im gonna get both WiiU and 3DS version!!!
So what can you do on Wii U version that can’t been done on 3DS?
Off tv play.better graphics,Gamepad Gimmicks and Bigger Case.
All the levels are different.
The 3ds version is the watered down version developed by DIMPS.
Maybe not at launch bht I’m definitely buying it for Wii U
So the Wii U version is still better even without online? Sweet the trolls made it seem as online was a must on all games.
You dont need Online for Sonic.
It’s a one player game, only a retard would feel the need to play a one player game online..
So 3DS players who plays Sonic Lost Worlds are retards now?
WHERE THE FUH IS MY DEMO?