Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I

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  1. Rewe
    Jan 20, 2012
    9
    It's the sequel we've all been waiting for. SEGA, kudos to you. You have done well. Basically, if you liked Sonic 1, 2 and 3, then get this game. If you love platformers, get this game. All in all, well worth the 10$ price tag.
  2. Tenken
    Oct 19, 2013
    8
    Lo mas decepcionante de Sonic episodio 1 es la poca innovación que tiene en mi opinión. Creo que esta claro que es como una suma de sonic 1 y 2 (Escenarios, enemigos, jefes, ETC.) pero con algunos ligeros cambios. Después la verdad dejando de lado algunos problemas en sus físicas el juego es muy recomendable. Tiene una gran calidad (al menos yo no tuve ningún problema técnico), una muyLo mas decepcionante de Sonic episodio 1 es la poca innovación que tiene en mi opinión. Creo que esta claro que es como una suma de sonic 1 y 2 (Escenarios, enemigos, jefes, ETC.) pero con algunos ligeros cambios. Después la verdad dejando de lado algunos problemas en sus físicas el juego es muy recomendable. Tiene una gran calidad (al menos yo no tuve ningún problema técnico), una muy buena jugabilidad, gráficos decentes, Historia simple pero atrapante, correcta duración y dificultad, y una muy eficiente banda sonora, ademas de que es MUY divertido en mi opinión. En conclusión considero que es una secuela digna de "Sonic 3 and Knuckles" y lo recomiendo para todos los fans de Sonic y de este tipo de juegos en general.… Expand
  3. GudKos
    May 30, 2016
    10
    Sonic 4 Episode I is the best nostalgic game of Sonic series. Creators did the game brilliant because they save all classic features and style. PC Version is awesome.

    P.S. Critics, you mustn't overlook this game and we are interested in your scores and reviews!
  4. Matseb2611
    Jul 11, 2013
    8
    This game takes a humongous amount of aspects and inspiration from the original trilogy, in fact to the point that it seems it was intentional in order to provide nostalgia factor for the players. Of course that’s not a bad thing at all, especially considering that the game added some of its own twists to all of the original goodies that it included.

    Sonic 4 Episode 1 consists mainly of    This game takes a humongous amount of aspects and inspiration from the original trilogy, in fact to the point that it seems it was intentional in order to provide nostalgia factor for the players. Of course that’s not a bad thing at all, especially considering that the game added some of its own twists to all of the original goodies that it included.

    Sonic 4 Episode 1 consists mainly of 4 different zones Splash Hill Zone, Casino Street Zone, Lost Labyrinth Zone, and Mad Gear Zone each one containing 3 acts, plus a boss fight with Dr Eggman. One of really impressive features in this game is that right after completing the first act in Splash Hill, we get access to every single act in every single stage (apart from the boss acts). So as opposed to having to complete the game in a linear fashion, we can choose in which order to do all the levels, with even a chance to revisit previous levels if we want to say acquire some more lives or to have another chance to access the special stages. Another great thing is that with each new act something new is added to each of the zones and hence making each act stand out from the one before.

    Splash Hill Zone continues the tradition of the original trilogy that always has a paradisal, grassy, waterfall-infested place as the first zone, where the player can get acquainted with the game and to generally cruise through. Casino Street Zone as the name implies is the same one as we’ve seen in Sonic 2, with also some inspirations of the Carnival Night Zone of Sonic 3. Lost Labyrinth Zone is mostly based on the Labyrinth Zone from the original Sonic, except now it looks much prettier than before, and introduces some new stuff, such as balancing atop large rolling rocks, traversing dark areas, etc. Mad Gear Zone is easily recognizable as a tribute to Scrap Brain Zone from original Sonic, and even more so to the Metropolis Zone in Sonic 2, and in my opinion it’s even cooler and more epic than before. In the 3rd act of this zone, which is probably my favourite act in the entire game, for most of the time we are being chased by a huge machine, which has a single purpose to flatten us into a pancake.

    The final zone that we get access to once all the others are beaten was a bit of a disappointment though since most of it is a repetition of previous boss fights. Throughout the game we can also access the special stages, which play a lot like the ones from the original Sonic, where Sonic traverses spinning maze-like structure in order to get to the emerald at the end. What’s different this time round, however, is that we get to spin the maze ourselves in order to guide Sonic, but there is a time limit, so we must be quick about it.

    Perhaps one criticism that I’ve seen being mentioned by many other players of this game is how the control is a bit strange, and I’d have to agree to it. Unlike the original trilogy where Sonic has a lot of momentum when running and jumping, this time round, if we let go off the direction button midway through the jump, then Sonic instantly starts to fall down as opposed to continuing to fly in the same direction. It is a bit of an annoying mechanic, but it is something one can get used to fairly quickly, not to mention that a new addition of homing diving attack when in midair makes the gameplay pretty fun.

    For the most part I’ve really enjoyed Sonic 4 Episode 1. Although the overall game isn’t overly long 5 hours or so), each stage has been given a lot of detail and attention, and some new gameplay mechanics can keep the experience quite fresh in each new stage. Sure, this game does not surpass the originals, but I think it really deserves its place amongst them.    … Expand
  5. 07GustavoXD
    Apr 21, 2012
    9
    This Sonic was a big surprise to me, and I ended up getting and it's worth! Despite the physical failure and soundtrack "annoying" is a great fun for gamers on duty. This proves that Sonic is heading in the right place!
  6. BasilZero
    Jul 26, 2013
    8
    Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode is an amazing sequel with what they've done adding a Sonic in a colorful and vivid world, amazing fluid visuals, a upbeat Soundtrack, and amazing re-telling of Sonic's fight against Dr. Eggman. However despite that it still has its faults such as the fact that the game's length is a bit of a lowside and the lack of some key Sonic characters missing out.Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode is an amazing sequel with what they've done adding a Sonic in a colorful and vivid world, amazing fluid visuals, a upbeat Soundtrack, and amazing re-telling of Sonic's fight against Dr. Eggman. However despite that it still has its faults such as the fact that the game's length is a bit of a lowside and the lack of some key Sonic characters missing out. Regardless this game is still a nice addition to the hardcore Sonic fan and any fan of the platformer/adventure genre.… Expand
  7. DreamerTG
    Jan 22, 2015
    10
    With loads of inspiration and nostalgia, at the same time as it's own unique, fun, cute, and overall enjoyment of this game makes it worthy of the 4 at it's end.
  8. FilemonBR
    Aug 19, 2016
    8
    Achei que ia ser ruim, estava enganado, um dos melhores jogos 2d do sonic na atualidade, prefiro mais ele que o episode 2, o grafico é bonito, mas peca na sua "gravidade"
  9. CamyVero
    Jan 27, 2022
    8
    Ejemplo claro de un juego que a mi entender le caen palos sin merecerlo. Me he comprado las dos entregas a un precio de risa. Pensaba que el juego estaba partido en dos por el tema de sacarle más beneficios y tal. Pero no, son dos juegos independientes, dos partes o episodios del mismo juego, pero que se pueden jugar por separado (algo parecido a final fantasy X y X-2). Para empezar elEjemplo claro de un juego que a mi entender le caen palos sin merecerlo. Me he comprado las dos entregas a un precio de risa. Pensaba que el juego estaba partido en dos por el tema de sacarle más beneficios y tal. Pero no, son dos juegos independientes, dos partes o episodios del mismo juego, pero que se pueden jugar por separado (algo parecido a final fantasy X y X-2). Para empezar el juego gráficamente está chulísimo. La música es como siempre en la saga, con melodías animadas y que enganchan y el control de sonic es preciso y sin fallos. De hecho me puse a rejugar el Sonic 3 despues de este y eché de menos el ataque dirigido.

    En cuanto al diseño del juego. Está claramente inspirado en los primeros juegos. Sobre todo a mi forma de ver Sonic The Hedgehog y Sonic 2. Si te gustan los juegos clásicos de Sonic, Los de Megadrive, este es un título (dos en realidad) que puedes comprar en steam por 4 duros y disfrutarlo como un enano. El juego es corto? sí, bueno, pero es que los Sonic nunca han sido precisamente un Skyrim en cuanto a horas de juego efectivas. Si te lo terminas y quieres seguir jugando vete a sacarte las esmeraldas del caos. A mi me ha durado unas 6 horas repitiendo los escenarios varias veces para ver las diferentes rutas y mejorar puntuación y demás.

    No es un juegazo. Pero es un juego de Sonic muy decente, no tiene nada que envidiar a los clásicos y además está muy chulo. Recomendado.    … Expand

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  1. PC Master (Greece)
    Mar 1, 2012
    79
    Although I do not normally side with gamers who prefer digital versions of games, in the case of episodic games, it's perfectly rational, especially when it's accompanied by a very logical price- priced at 7 euros, Sonic 4.1 does not disappoint. [March 2012]