Sonic: Lost World has Colors-like Powers
SEGA, in a new trailer unveiled yesterday, have announced that Sonic: Lost World for the Wii U and 3DS will have shape-shifting power-ups, not entirely unlike Sonic Colors for the Wii. These new powers allow him to transform into a bird, into a musical note, and into the drill that first made its appearance in Colors. This will cause mixed reaction amongst fans, as some (those who didn’t play it, mainly) weren’t impressed by this particular feature.
Still, it’s coming to Wii U, so fans are already conflicted.
The new trailer also gives us a clearer look at some of the level design. It looks tight, almost unbearably so, but that might work well when mixed with the new, slightly slower Sonic speed. The new enemies, too, get a closer look, although we don’t really get to learn anything new about them.
Sonic: Lost World is part of a three game exclusivity deal with Nintendo, and it’s almost a shame to see them abandon the format of Sonic Generations. The gameplay was fun, the level design was great… probably the best Sonic game in a long time. Having to compete with that while re-adding many of the things that had fans bored of the series before is a bold move by SEGA to say the least.
Sonic: Lost World will be available for purchase in October of this year, on both 3DS and Wii U.
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