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词条 Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I
释义

  1. Gameplay

  2. Plot

  3. Development

  4. Reception

  5. Notes

  6. References

  7. External links

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|title=Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I
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|developer=Dimps
Sonic Team
|publisher=Sega
|producer= Takashi Iizuka
Hiroyuki Kawano
|director= Toshiyuki Nagahara
|programmer=Katsuya Kuramoto
|artist= Hideaki Moriya
Yuji Uekawa
Shinji Matsuura
Michikazu Tamamura
|designer=Yukihiro Higashi
|composer =Jun Senoue
|series = Sonic the Hedgehog
|released={{collapsible list|title=October 7, 2010[1]|

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|genre=Platformer
|modes=Single-player
|platforms=iOS, Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Windows Phone 7, Microsoft Windows, Android, BlackBerry PlayBook, Ouya
}}{{nihongo foot|Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I|ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ{{ruby|4|フォー}} エピソード{{ruby|I|ワン}}|Sonikku za Hejjihoggu Fō: Episōdo Wan|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is a {{vgy|2010}} episodic platform video game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. The game was developed by Dimps, with assistance from Sonic Team,[7] and published by Sega. The game was intended to emulate the original Sonic the Hedgehog titles on the Sega Genesis.

Episode I was released in October 2010 for iOS, PlayStation Network, WiiWare and Xbox Live Arcade.[1] A release for Windows Phone 7 followed in June 2011,[2] for PC (via Steam) and Android in January 2012,[3][4] for BlackBerry PlayBook in July 2012,[5] and for Ouya in July 2013.[6] A direct follow-up, Episode II, was released in 2012.

Gameplay

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I is a 2D side-scrolling platformer reminiscent of the original Sonic games for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.[21] Players control Sonic the Hedgehog,[22] using mechanics such as the original Spin Dash and power-ups such as shields, invincibility and speed shoes. Sonic is also able to use a homing attack, which homes in on a targeted enemy or object.

Unlike the first three classic Sonic games, after completing the first act, the player is able to freely choose which zone to play via a world map, or choose to play the zones sequentially.[8] Each of the four zones contain three acts, followed by a separate boss battle act, rather than the boss being included at the end of the third act. Each boss act is unlocked by completing all three acts in that zone. The boss battles, similar to the zones themselves, are inspired by the boss battles from older Sonic titles, although there are variations. Once all acts and boss battles within each zone are cleared, players gain access to a fifth and final zone.

Special Stages in Episode I, accessed by finishing an act with at least 50 rings and then jumping into the Giant Ring that appears at the end of the stage, are based on the "Special Stages" in the original Sonic the Hedgehog. The player must tilt the playing field in order to navigate Sonic through a maze within a set time limit, collecting rings to open gates and time bonuses along the way, with the goal of each stage being to collect a Chaos Emerald.[9]

For the first time since Sonic & Knuckles, Sonic can transform into Super Sonic during regular levels after collecting all the Chaos Emeralds from the Special Stages, and at least 50 rings within the current act.[10]

The game is playable in up to 1080p HD on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360,[11] and 480p on the Wii.[12] The mobile versions of the game can be fully controlled with either the accelerometers or virtual buttons on the touchscreen. Certain levels also make specific use of the accelerometers.[13] Players are also able to upload their game information to online leaderboards to compare level completion times and high scores.[11]

Plot

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I is set after the events of Sonic & Knuckles (1994). With the Death Egg destroyed, Sonic heads off to explore new territories alone.[30] However, antagonist Dr. Eggman has survived their last encounter, and has revisited and improved some of his creations from previous games, attempting to get rid of Sonic as the first part of his new grandiose scheme.[14] Sonic's battle with Eggman culminates with Sonic defeating Eggman in his new base, the E.G.G. Station.

If all seven Chaos Emeralds are collected, a brief post-credits cutscene shows a silhouette of Metal Sonic, hinting at the next episode.

Development

The game's existence was first revealed on GameSpot on September 9, 2009, under the code name Project Needlemouse (the name was derived from Mr. Needlemouse, an early prototype of Sonic pitched to Sega by artist Naoto Ohshima). The site published a brief teaser trailer[15] and an interview with Sega's Ken Balough who acknowledged that "old-school Sonic fans have long asked to see Sonic return to a more 2D style of gameplay," stating that "Needlemouse is that critical first step that brings Sonic back to his 2D roots."[11]

The decision to create the game using a 2D graphical style was made after considering older Sonic fans' possible reactions to the game versus those of younger players:

{{cquote|This is sort of recognition that Sonic is a brand that has a wide variety of fans in a wide variety of age groups. We have a fan base that's very young, and they want a little more of a Looney Tunes-ish kind of gameplay ... But we also have an older fan base who liked Sonic as he was in the Genesis days. And if we want to keep that fan base happy, we should provide games that cater to them as well. So it's more of a splitting a little bit of the brand.|4=Ken Balough of Sega}}

On January 11, 2010, Sega of America began a "character countdown" on their blog, removing potential playable characters from a list, which by January 14, 2010 revealed the game would feature Sonic as the only playable character. Also revealed was concept art which showcased classic enemies from early Sonic games.[16] On February 2, Sega updated the front page of Sega of America's website with a short flash animation featuring a sample of music from the game, reminiscent of Mega Drive/Genesis sounds.[17] The game's proper title was revealed on February 4, 2010, as Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I, along with the debut of in-game footage.[12]

The game was developed primarily by Dimps, under the direction of Sonic Team. Takashi Iizuka, who has worked on various Sonic games, notably as senior level designer for Sonic 3 & Knuckles, served as the game's producer.[7] Music and sound were composed by Jun Senoue, also a mainstay of the series, and were intended to be reminiscent of classic Genesis titles, via the use of drum samples from the original Sonic and Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and relatively lo-fi synth samples.[18]

Not long after Sonic 4 was officially announced, rumors surfaced that the game was available to members of the Xbox 360's online game testing service for developers, PartnerNet. On April 3, PartnerNet was shut down due to the leaks. The leaked footage led to harsh criticism of the game physics and certain level designs.[19]

On May 20, 2010, Sega announced that Sonic 4 would be available on the App Store for the iOS, and that the game was to be moved from its original summer 2010 deadline to late 2010, so as to extend development time. Izuka claims that this was because although he planned for all versions to be similar, two levels that worked on iOS did not work as well for consoles. The iOS version retains these levels, which utilise accelerometer controls, while new levels were built for the console versions.[20] The announcement of the delay was also accompanied by an interview with Sega's Ken Balough, in which it was explained that Sega had taken note of fan reaction to the game and were incorporating that feedback into the ongoing development. Areas specifically mentioned were a reworking of the "floaty" nature of the gravity and physics, and a redesign of some levels and elements in order to accommodate more of the momentum-driven gameplay style that was a staple of earlier entries in the series.[41]

Reception

{{Video game reviews
| MC = (WII) 81/100[21]
(PS3) 74/100[22]
(X360) 72/100[23]
(iOS) 70/100[24]
| 1UP = B[25]
| EuroG = 9/10[26]
| GameRev = B-[27]
| GMaster = 88%[28]
| GSpot = 6.5/10[29]
| GRadar = {{Rating|4.5|5}}[30]
| GT = 7.5/10[31]
| IGN = 8/10[32]
(iOS) 7.5/10[33]
| NG = 10/10[34]
| NLife = {{Rating|8|10}}[35]
| NWR = 8/10[36]
| ONM = 88%[37]
| rev1 = Digital Spy
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3|5}}[38]
}}Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I received generally positive reviews. Review aggregator website Metacritic gave the Wii version 81/100,[21] the Xbox 360 version 72/100,[23] the PlayStation 3 version 74/100,[22] and the iOS version 70/100.[24]IGN{{'s}} Hilary Goldstein gave the game a score of 8.0 and an Editor's Choice award, calling it "short but sweet and well worth downloading."[32] GamesRadar+{{'s}} Justin Towell gave it a score of 9/10, calling it "deserving of the name, Sonic the Hedgehog 4."[30] 1UP.com{{'s}} Kat Bailey gave it a B rank, praising the game's speed while criticizing some occasional poor design, such as boss battles and puzzles.[25] GameTrailers gave it a 7.5, calling it a worthy investment for Sonic fans.[31] Digital Spy gave it three out of five stars, with reviewer Liam Martin answering the question of whether or not it lived up to its hype: "Despite some issues with the size of the game and its difficulty (it's very easy), the answer is yes, but only just."[38] Eurogamer{{'s}} Ellie Gibson gave it a 9/10, calling it "gloriously fun" and "brilliantly paced."[26]

Criticism of the game focused on poor physics and lack of momentum; both aspects were often cited as being inferior to the momentum-based physics from the 16-bit Genesis games.[39][40]

Speaking with VG247 in 2011, Sega West CEO Mike Hayes stated that Episode I cleared over one million downloads across all the platforms.[41]

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Notes

1. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.vg247.com/2010/09/28/sonic-4-dated-for-october-13/ |title=Sonic 4 dated for October |last=Cullen|first=Johnny|date=September 28, 2010|work= |publisher=VG247 |accessdate=September 28, 2010}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.vg247.com/2011/05/18/angry-birds-and-other-new-games-coming-to-windows-phone-7/|title=Angry Birds and other popular games coming to Windows Phone 7|last=Nunneley|first=Stephany|date=May 18, 2011|work= |publisher=VG247 |accessdate=August 29, 2013}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://store.steampowered.com/app/202530/|title=Sonic the Hedgehog 4 – EP I on Steam| publisher=Steam |accessdate=January 29, 2012}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2012/1/26/2736326/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-i-crashing-on-ICS|title=Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I now available for Android, ICS users report issues|last=Souppouris|first=Aaron |date=January 26, 2012 |publisher=The Verge|accessdate=October 18, 2013}}
5. ^{{cite web|url=http://blogs.sega.com/2012/07/20/sonic-4-episode-i-welcome-to-blackberry-playbook/|title=Sonic 4 Episode I: Welcome to Blackberry Playbook!|publisher=Sega Blog|date=July 20, 2012|accessdate=July 9, 2012}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Ouya/Sonic+The+Hedgehog+4%3A+Episode+1/news.asp?c=52204|title=Sonic spin dashes onto Ouya in Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episodes I and II|publisher=Pocket Gamer|date=July 9, 2013|last=Usher|first=Anthony|accessdate=October 18, 2013}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=http://forums.sega.com/showpost.php?p=5587337&postcount=1|archive-url=https://archive.is/20130104165937/http://forums.sega.com/showpost.php?p=5587337&postcount=1|dead-url=yes|archive-date=January 4, 2013|title=Who's making Sonic 4? Well, since you asked...|publisher=Sega Forums|date=February 24, 2011|accessdate=June 30, 2013}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=http://blogs.sega.com/sonic/2010/09/16/sonic-4-update-blog-part-1-5/#more-1590|title=Sonic City Blognik | Sonic 4 Update Blog – Part 1.5|publisher=Sega Blogs|date=|accessdate=June 21, 2011|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110523052810/http://blogs.sega.com/sonic/2010/09/16/sonic-4-update-blog-part-1-5/#more-1590|archivedate=May 23, 2011|df=mdy-all}}
9. ^{{cite web|last=Robinson|first=Martin|url=http://uk.xboxlive.ign.com/articles/107/1079808p1.html|title=Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I Preview – Xbox 360 Preview at IGN|publisher=IGN|date=March 25, 2010|accessdate=June 21, 2011|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713005242/http://uk.xboxlive.ign.com/articles/107/1079808p1.html|archivedate=July 13, 2011|df=mdy-all}}
10. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-1/achievements/ |title= Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I Achievements |publisher=Xbox360achievements|date= |accessdate=June 21, 2011}}
11. ^{{cite web|title=Sonic the Hedgehog Q&A| url=http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/projectneedlemouse/news.html?sid=6216990|publisher=GameSpot|date= September 8, 2009|accessdate=October 18, 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106035907/http://www.gamespot.com/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-1/previews/sonic-the-hedgehog-qanda-6216990/|archivedate=November 6, 2012}}
12. ^{{cite web|url= http://www.gamespot.com/news/6249457.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=topstory&tag=topstory;title|title=Sonic the Hedgehog 4 goes episodic this summe|first=Brendan|last=Sinclair|date=February 4, 2010|publisher=GameSpot|accessdate=February 4, 2010}}
13. ^{{cite web|url=http://toucharcade.com/2010/06/15/e3-2010-hands-on-with-segas-sonic-4/ |title=E3 2010: Hands-On with Sega's 'Sonic 4' |publisher=TouchArcade |last=Hoadapp|first=Eli|date=June 15, 2010|accessdate=June 21, 2011}}
14. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.sega.com/sonic4/us/index.html|title=Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I Official Site|publisher=Sega|accessdate=February 3, 2010|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100206080059/http://www.sega.com/sonic4/us/index.html|archivedate=February 6, 2010|df=mdy-all}}
15. ^{{cite web|first=Tor|last=Thorsen|title=All-new 2D Sonic rolling out in 2010|url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/6216991.html|publisher=GameSpot|date=September 9, 2009|accessdate= September 9, 2009}}
16. ^{{cite web|url=http://blogs.sega.com/usa/2010/01/15/project-needlemouse-character-countdown-finale-and-concept-art/|title=Project Needlemouse Character Countdown – Finale and Concept Art!|date=January 15, 2010|publisher=Sega Blogs|accessdate= January 26, 2010|author=RubyEclipse}}
17. ^{{cite web|url=http://blogs.sega.com/usa/2010/02/02/happy-hedgehog-day/|title=Happy Hedgehog Day!|author=RubyEclipse|date= February 2, 2010|publisher=Sega Blogs|accessdate=February 3, 2010}}
18. ^{{cite web|last=Oliver |first=Tristan |url=http://www.tssznews.com/2010/03/09/scans-of-the-sonic-4-nintendo-power-interview/ |title=Scans of the Sonic 4 Nintendo Power Interview |publisher=Tssznews|date=March 9, 2010|accessdate=June 21, 2011}}{{unreliable source?|date=November 2014}}
19. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/rumor-leaked-sonic-4-images-show-old-school-robotnik-164771.phtml|title=Rumor: Leaked Sonic 4 images show old school Robotnik|website=Destructoid|language=en|access-date=2017-05-11}}
20. ^{{cite web|first=Andy|last=Robinson |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=264336?cid=OTC-RSS&attr=CVG-General-RSS |archive-url=https://archive.is/20120630093752/http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=264336%3Fcid=OTC-RSS&attr=CVG-General-RSS |dead-url=yes |archive-date=June 30, 2012 |title=News: iPhone delayed Sonic 4 – Sega – |publisher=Computer and Video Games |date= |accessdate=June 21, 2011}}
21. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-i |title=Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I for Wii Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |accessdate=November 30, 2010}}
22. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-i |title=Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I for PlayStation 3 Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |accessdate=November 30, 2010}}
23. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-i |title=Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I for Xbox 360 Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |accessdate=November 30, 2010}}
24. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-1 |title=Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 for iPhone/iPad Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |accessdate=July 4, 2013}}
25. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3181842 |title=Sonic 4: Episode I Review |publisher=1UP.com |date=October 11, 2010 |last=Bailey |first=Kat |accessdate=November 19, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018123008/http://www.1up.com/reviews/sonic-hedgehog-4-episode-1 |archivedate=October 18, 2012 |df=mdy-all }}
26. ^{{cite web|last=Gibson|first=Ellie|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-10-12-sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-i-review|title=Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I Review |publisher=Eurogamer|date=October 12, 2010|accessdate=August 26, 2013}} In 2016, Gibson acknowledged that "9/10 was a bit of a stretch." See {{cite web|last=Gibson|first=Ellie|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-08-06-sonic-boom-ellie-gibson-on-nostalgia-novelty-and-that-9-10|title=Sonic boom: Ellie Gibson on nostalgia, novelty, and that 9/10|work=Eurogamer|date=2016-08-06|accessdate=2016-08-07}}
27. ^{{cite web|last=Morse|first=Blake|url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/sonic-4-episode-1|title=Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I Review |publisher=Game Revolution|date=October 20, 2010|accessdate=August 26, 2013}}
28. ^GamesMaster, issue 232, page 88
29. ^{{cite web|last=Petit|first=Carolyn|url=http://uk.gamespot.com/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-1/reviews/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-1-review-6282170/|title=Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I Review|publisher=GameSpot|date=October 15, 2010|accessdate=August 26, 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120407153306/http://uk.gamespot.com/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-1/reviews/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-1-review-6282170/|archivedate=April 7, 2012|df=mdy-all}}
30. ^{{cite web|last=Towell|first=Justin|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/ps3/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-i/review/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-1-review/a-20101008112650143032/g-20090909115153197035/p-3 |title=Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I Review |publisher=GamesRadar|date=October 8, 2010|accessdate=June 21, 2011}}
31. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-pod-sonic-4/706286|title=Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 Video Game, Review Pod |publisher=GameTrailers|date=October 15, 2010|accessdate=June 21, 2011}}
32. ^{{cite web|last=Goldstein|first=Hilary|url=http://uk.xboxlive.ign.com/articles/112/1126734p1.html|title=Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I Review|publisher=IGN|date=October 8, 2010|accessdate=June 21, 2011|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713005425/http://uk.xboxlive.ign.com/articles/112/1126734p1.html|archivedate=July 13, 2011|df=mdy-all}}
33. ^{{cite web|last=Buchanan|first=Levi|url=http://ie.ign.com/articles/2010/10/08/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-i-iphone-review|title=Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I iPhone Review|publisher=IGN|date=October 8, 2010|accessdate=August 26, 2013}}
34. ^Nintendo Gamer, issue 56, page 74
35. ^http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2010/10/sonic_the_hedgehog_4_episode_1
36. ^http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/24263/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-1-wii
37. ^[https://web.archive.org/web/20110107081106/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=20481 Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 Wii review], Official Nintendo Magazine
38. ^{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Liam|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/gamingreviews/a282463/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-1-xbla.html|title='Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode I' (XBLA)|publisher=Digital Spy|date=October 13, 2010|accessdate=October 17, 2010}}
39. ^{{cite web|last=Mix |first=John |url=https://www.wired.com/gamelife/2010/10/sonic-4-review/ |title=Review: Wonky Physics, Nasty Levels Ruin Sonic the Hedgehog 4 |publisher=Wired.com |date=October 14, 2010|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}
40. ^{{cite web|last=Sterling|first=Jim|title=Sonic Team justifies Sonic 4's notorious physics|url=http://www.destructoid.com/sonic-team-justifies-sonic-4-s-notorious-physics-188594.phtml|publisher=Destructoid |date=September 29, 2011|accessdate=June 20, 2013}}
41. ^{{cite web|last=Cullen|first=Johnny|title=Sonic 4: Episode 2 info coming "very soon," says Sega West boss|url=http://www.vg247.com/2011/08/11/sonic-4-episode-2-info-coming-very-soon-says-sega-west-boss/|publisher=VG247|date=August 11, 2011|accessdate=June 30, 2013}}

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