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刺蝟索尼克4：第一章
遊戲類型	平台遊戲
英文名	Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I
發行日期	Xbox 360: JP 2010 年 10 月 13日 NA 2010 年 10 月 13日 EU 15 October 2010 PlayStation 3: JP 2010 年 10 月 12 日 NA 2010 年 10 月 12 日 EU 13 October 2010 Wii: JP 2010 年 10 月 12 日 EU 2010 年 10 月 15 日 iOS: JP 2010 年 10 月 12 日 NA 2010 年 10 月 7 日 EU 2010 年 10 月 7 日 PC: INT 2012 年 1 月 19 日 Android: INT 2012 年 1 月 25 日 Blackberry 10: INT 2013 年 3 月 1 日
模式	單人
分級	ESRB: E ClassInd: L
平台	Xbox 360 Wii PlayStation 3 iOS PC Android Windows 手機 Ouya Blackberry 10
分發形式	數字下載
開發團隊
開發者	Dimps Sonic Team (co-developer)
發行商	Sega
許可	Sega

刺蝟索尼克4：第一章 (ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ4 エピソードI, Sonikku za Hejjihoggu 4: Episōdo I^?) 是《Sonic the Hedgehog》系列中的一個電子遊戲。它是《Sonic the Hedgehog 4》的第一集，這個分集系列作為《Sonic 3 & Knuckles》的續集而誕生。該遊戲在2010年末為大多數平台發布。續集，《Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II》，於2012年發布。作為Sega Mega Drive「Sonic」遊戲的繼續，它具有簡單的控制方案，沒有語音表演，並強調平台和基於動量的遊戲設計。

在《Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I》中，經過死蛋傳說的結局，導致死蛋的毀滅，充滿憤怒的蛋頭博士開始加強他過去最令人害怕的創作，並用它們永久擊敗索尼克。當這隻刺蝟得知科學家在附近大陸的行動時，他立即出發去阻止他。

發布後，《Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I》收到了評論家的溫和評價，他們認為這是該系列多年來收到的壞評價的作品，如2005年的《Shadow the Hedgehog》和2006年的《Sonic the Hedgehog》之後回歸到系列的根源。然而，該遊戲因其短小的長度和關於其物理學的許多怪異之處而受到批評。《Sonic the Hedgehog 4》的兩個分集經常與2017年的《Sonic Mania》相比，後者也是死亡之蛋傳說的續作，許多人認為前者與後者相比略顯遜色。

情節

《Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I》的標題屏幕。

在天使島的事件之後不久，隨着死亡之蛋終於被摧毀以及主寶石得到安全保護，索尼克與尾巴和紅狄那分別去探索自己的新領地。與此同時，懷有復仇心的博士Eggman決定加強他過去的創作和機械來打敗他的宿敵。

儘管博士Eggman盡了最大的努力，索尼克還是摧毀了他每一個經過改良的創造物，並追蹤這位瘋狂的博士到飛濺山丘，在那裡Eggman決定進入太空。但是，藉助尾巴提供的火箭，索尼克追趕Eggman到他的最新太空站，即E.G.G. 站。在那裡，索尼克擊敗了Eggman反覆使用對抗他的每一個創造物和陷阱，包括一個加強版的死亡之蛋機器人。最後，在擊敗死亡之蛋機器人後，索尼克觸發了一連串反應，摧毀了E.G.G. 站。安全返回他的星球後，索尼克與他的動物朋友們在飛濺山丘慶祝勝利。從那時起，遊戲的結局將取決於玩家的進度：

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  《Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I》的壞結局。

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  在好結局中金屬索尼克的剪影。

• 如果玩家沒有收集到七顆混沌綠寶石，索尼克會在飛濺山丘對玩家擺個姿勢。片尾字幕過後，Eggman會出現在Egg移動器中，嘲笑玩家，屏幕下方會出現「TRY AGAIN」（再試一次）的文字。
• 如果玩家收集到了所有七顆混沌綠寶石，並且在飛濺山丘序列中收集了所有的環（通過完美地計時跳躍，索尼克會自動奔跑）索尼克會使用綠寶石變成超級索尼克並對玩家擺個姿勢。如果錯過了任何環，就會出現標準的片尾字幕前的姿勢，而沒有超級索尼克。不管觸發了哪個姿勢，字幕過後，索尼克會擺出他的經典姿勢，然後向右跑去。之後，Eggman會出現在Egg移動器中，嘲笑玩家，然後也離開屏幕。接下來，金屬索尼克的剪影會顯示出來。

角色介紹

主角

Image	Character	Biography
	Sonic the Hedgehog	Our legendary hero returns! With the Death Egg finally destroyed and the Angel Island back into the sky, Sonic decides it's time to take a break and heads off to find a new territory of his own. However, unbeknownst to Sonic, Eggman has also survived their last encounter, and has begun to taking measures to get rid of our hero. Armed with his Signature Speed, super Spin Dash - and powerful Homing Attack, Sonic is ready for an all-new adventure!
	Dr. Eggman	After losing the Master Emerald during his last encounter with Sonic, Eggman regroups with a new objective; to revisit and refine the best of his creations in an effort to finally rid himself of Sonic!

Badniks

Image	Character	Biography
	Motobug	The very first Badnik that Sonic ever encountered, this metal beetle returns to try and take down Sonic one last time. Watch out - he will turn around to chase Sonic if he misses.
	Newtron	Newtron surprises Sonic again using optical camouflage to try and blast Sonic. He can also transform into a rocket and charge towards Sonic.
	Bubbles	Bubbles is a balloon fish type robot who returns back from the ruins of Angel Island. Due to Eggman's budget cuts, not all versions of Bubbles are spiked. However, watch out for the red ones!
	Chopper	First seen jumping out at Sonic from under the bridges of Green Hill Zone, this deadly Piranha robot is back and still hungry!
	Buzzer	Buzzer flies in from Emerald Hill Zone ready to blast Sonic with his stinger cannon.
	Jaws	Specializing in underwater patrols, this lethal fish is on the lookout to put an end to Sonic's aquatic adventure.
	Batbot	Batbot first appeared in Carnival Night Zone and returns in Sonic the Hedgehog 4. Be careful as Batbot chases after Sonic with his deadly lightbulb!
	Burrobot	This Badnik prefers underground areas which are well suited for his unique talents. Be on the lookout as Burrobots have a habit of jumping out of the ground!
	Orbinaut	The Orbinauts return as one of Sonic's most challenging Badnicks![sic] Pay close attention, you only have a split second to defeat them.
	Shellcracker	Hailing originally from Metropolis Zone, Shellcracker has returned to make Sonic lose as many rings as possible, if not finish him off entirely. Watch out as this Badnik's main weapon is a quick-moving claw that packs a serious punch!
	Slicer	Slicer - how could we ever forget you? The one Badnik everyone loves to hate. Slicer can fire off its arms at our blue hero, making it a formidable foe that will require a lot of practice to defeat unscathed. Timing is key, so don’t hesitate for a second if one of these robots spots you!

遊戲玩法

在遊戲的第一個區域 飛濺山丘中的索尼克。

《Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I》是一個2D橫向滾動的平台視頻遊戲，其遊戲玩法與過去的2D《索尼克》系列遊戲幾乎相同。遊戲分為五個區域，每個區域分為三個行動階段和一個較短的第四階段，該階段特色為該區域的boss。遊戲中唯一可玩的角色是索尼克，他可以跑、跳躍、旋轉衝刺，並使用自動追蹤攻擊。

《Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I》的主要目標是在不到十分鐘的時間內引導索尼克到達行動階段的終點。與過去的遊戲一樣，這些行動階段分成各種路徑，為玩家提供了發現不同秘密的機會。要完成每個區域中的前三個行動階段，玩家必須在每個行動階段觸摸當地的目標板。在第四個行動階段，玩家必須在打敗當地的boss後打開一個膠囊。

在遊戲玩法中，環散布在每個行動階段中。玩家攜帶的環的數量顯示在HUD的左上角。與以前的《索尼克》遊戲一樣，環是玩家角色的主要防護方式；如果玩家角色在攜帶至少一個環的情況下受到傷害，他們不會失去生命，但會失去所有的環。沒有環而受到傷害會讓玩家失去一個生命。如果玩家在水下溺水、被壓扁、掉入一個無底洞，或在同一個行動階段中花費十分鐘，也會立即失去生命。失去生命後，玩家角色將在他們觸摸的最後一個星形標記處復活，或者在沒有觸摸任何當地星形標記的情況下從行動階段的開始處復活。如果玩家用完所有的生命，他們會得到一個遊戲結束。可以通過破壞1-UP 物品盒、收集一百個環，或每次玩家獲得五萬點數來獲得額外的生命。

《Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I》的次要目標是通過完成特殊階段來收集七顆混沌翡翠。要進入一個特殊階段，玩家必須在一個回合的前兩個行動階段中至少收集五十個環，然後在它們的結尾進入巨大環。收集所有七顆混沌綠寶石將允許玩家在獲得五十個環後變成超級索尼克。

記分系統

主條目: Point § Sonic the Hedgehog 4

控制

Button formation				Movement
Wii	PlayStation 3	Xbox 360	iOS/Android
left/right	left/right		Movement button left/right	Move
up	up		Movement button up	Look up
down	down		Movement button down	Look down/Crouch
Template:2 Button (Wii)	/	Template:A Button (Xbox)/Template:B Button (Xbox)	Jump button	Spin Jump/Shake Special Stage
Template:2 Button (Wii) (midair)	/ (midair)	Template:A Button (Xbox)/Template:B Button (Xbox) (midair)	Jump button (midair)	Homing Attack
Move + down	Move + down		Move + movement button down	Spin Attack
Crouch + Template:2 Button (Wii)	Crouch + /	Crouch + Template:A Button (Xbox)/Template:B Button (Xbox)	Crouch + jump button	Spin Dash
Tilt Wii Remote	Tilt Sixaxis		Tilt device/swipe screen	Rotate Special Stage
Template:Plus Button (Wii)	Start		Pause	Pause

操作對象

物品

• Air bubble
• Chaos Emerald
• Giant Ring
• Ring
• Item box
  • Invincible
  • One-Up
  • Power Sneakers
  • Shield
  • Super Ring
• Time Bonus

機關與障礙物

! Bumper Bumper wall Cannon Capsule Color Block Conveyor Belt Crusher Drop Target

Elevator Goal Plate Flipper Giant spear Hexagonal bumper Iron ball Minecart Jump Stand

Slot machine Spring Spring Catapult Star Post Switch Triangle Bumper Vine Zip Line

角色列表

可操作角色

• Sonic the Hedgehog
  • Super Sonic

不可操作角色

• Dr. Eggman
• Metal Sonic (客串)
• Animals
  • Cucky
  • Flicky
  • Pecky
  • Picky
  • Pocky
  • Ricky

敵對

Asteron Batbot Bubbles Burrobot Buzzer Chopper Crawl Jaws

Motobug Newtron Orbinaut Uni Uni Unidasu Shellcracker Slicer

Boss

1. Egg Wrecker (Splash Hill Zone)
2. Egg Claw (Casino Street Zone)
3. Egg Mobile (Lost Labyrinth Zone)
4. Egg Bouncer (Mad Gear Zone)
5. Death Egg Robot (E.G.G. Station Zone)

區域

1. Splash Hill Zone
2. Casino Street Zone
3. Lost Labyrinth Zone
4. Mad Gear Zone
5. E.G.G. Station Zone

特殊關卡

主條目: Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I)

在第一個特殊階段的索尼克。

《Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I》中的特殊階段類似於原版《索尼克》中的特殊階段，在此，索尼克必須導航一個迷宮來到達混沌綠寶石，同時收集環並避開出口方塊。這次，旋轉由玩家控制，而不是自動控制。支持運動控制的控制器可以使用傳統的控制方法，或通過傾斜控制器來控制旋轉。

這些階段與原始階段之間的兩個主要區別是：增加了環門和時間限制。環門是阻止玩家進入舞台下一區域的障礙，但一旦收集到門上顯示的足夠數量的環，就可以通過。每個階段開始時都會啟動一個時間限制，如果玩家在規定的時間內沒有收集到綠寶石，他們就會被踢出去。起始時間根據關卡而變化（第3和第5階段為30秒，其它階段為90秒），但通過在舞台上收集光球可以延長五、十或十五秒。

一旦完成一個特殊階段，玩家可以在關卡選擇階段重玩它，選擇得分或時間攻擊模式，此時1-UP將替代綠寶石。一旦玩家獲得所有七顆混沌綠寶石，索尼克可以在常規關卡中變為超級索尼克，除了boss戰鬥之外。

開發

該遊戲由索尼克團隊和Dimps公司的成員共同開發。遊戲作為WiiWare、PlayStation Store、Xbox Live Arcade和iPod應用商店服務的數字下載發布。 岡本駿幫助製作了遊戲的音樂。

在一次採訪中，飯塚隆表示：「粉絲們會對『劇集』[『II’]中的角色很滿意，」暗示索尼克在未來的劇集中不會是唯一的可玩角色。他還宣布索尼克有一個尚未知的新動作，以及追蹤攻擊將出現在遊戲中，他表示他「希望用戶通過這[追蹤攻擊]允許的攻擊序列享受一個易於玩的感覺，並在空中找到有趣的路線。」他還表示，經典的特殊階段將會回歸，Ken Balough表示「第一集」中將包括包括特殊階段在內的共17個階段。

這款遊戲在所有的遊戲機上幾乎是相同的，Wii和PlayStation 3版本的遊戲在某些地方，如特殊階段使用動作控制。iOS版本的遊戲將有兩個自己的關卡。此前，遊戲的主機版本將有如索尼克騎礦車這樣的噱頭，但Sega將遊戲的日期從2010年7月推遲到2010年底，因為他們想要改變遊戲使其更好，以防止粉絲由於遊戲泄露而知道遊戲的全部內容。礦車噱頭後來被移到了遊戲的iOS版本，以及其他一些噱頭。

在2月8日，Sonic 4品牌經理Ken Balough公開確認下一部分的工作正在進行中。Sega of America和Europe也對主題提供了反饋和建議。第二集被揭示為有自己的原創區域，因為第一集是對原版的《索尼克》和《索尼克2》的致敬。

E3 2010

The game was playable by the visitors of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2010. Players were only able to do the whole level of Splash Hill Zone. The Special Stages of the game were not shown. The game was highly praised at the E3 and there was a lot of audience at show of Sonic 4.

Leaks, delay and fan-reaction

In February, a build of Episode I was submitted to Xbox Live Arcade's PartnerNET service, where developers were given access to upcoming downloadable titles for testing purposes. Soon after, screenshots, music and progressively more gameplay footage were leaked onto the internet. Eventually, a playthrough of the entire game was leaked and Sonic Retro, which had already banned leaked material when more than they approved of had been released, responded by banning Sonic 4 discussion for several days. As well as this, PartnerNET shut down for a night. Other websites also made efforts to crack down on leaks, such as banning posting of leaked content. The build was controversial, due to it containing "floaty" physics speculated to be due to it using the Sonic Rush engine, poor animations and criticized the level design features such as gimmick-based acts that were disliked by most fans.

On 20 May 2010, Sega announced that due to fan input, the game would be delayed until later in 2010, in order to extend the development of the game. They stated in game magazines and online that this was specifically done to allow various fan requests (since the game was leaked) to be implemented, including more momentum-based level designs and improved physics closer to that of the Sega Mega Drive titles.

Releases for iOS devices were also announced, finally ending speculation of the fourth unknown platform, although it was leaked months before when images were found in the website's source code. It was also revealed that the iOS version would receive two extra levels, which turned out to be the Mine Cart and Pinball gimmicks stages in Lost Labyrinth Zone Act 2 and Casino Street Zone Act 2, which were heavily criticized in the leaked gameplay footage. Sega said this was done because the levels fit the mobile controls more. Fans speculated that the console versions would receive new, non-gimmick levels to replace them. Sega confirmed this with pictures several weeks before the final release. The new, console-specific levels were much closer in design to the other levels and featured new gimmicks which require platforming.

Criticism

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 has been criticized due to the design and content of the game. Some people believe that it is not a true sequel to the classic games, due to Episode I's content being largely based on that of previous games with minor changes, and level design that features speed boosters in every level (a staple of Dimps' level design with their previous Sonic games) and object placement that forces the use of the Homing Attack. The latter is a move that some fans do not feel belongs in a 2D game, particularly not one based on the classics and set before its debut in Sonic Adventure. The music has also been criticized, due to it featuring low-quality synths and drum samples (the latter from Sonic the Hedgehog 2, not the more advanced ones from Sonic the Hedgehog 3) that vary little between songs.

A highly controversial item is Sonic's design, which is the modern style model that debuted in Sonic Adventure and has since received refinements until its most recent state in Sonic Unleashed. Many fans believe that the classic Sonic design should have been used and a petition was set up for Sega to include the different version. However, in a magazine, Takashi Iizuka said that the classic style wasn't returning, as all games since Sonic Adventure have featured Sonic in his modern design (excluding Sonic Generations for having both Sonics in the game).

Soundtrack

主條目: Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I Original Soundtrack

Achievements

These are the achievements and trophies for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Steam and iOS versions of Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I.

Used

Image	Name	Description	Trophy Class	Gamescore	Game Center points
	The Story Begins	Clear SPLASH HILL ZONE, ACT 1.		5	50
	Crush Dr. Eggman	Defeat a boss for the first time.		5	50
	The First Chaos Emerald	Acquire a Chaos Emerald.		5	100
	Enemy Hunter	Defeat 1,000 enemies.		10	50
	Golden Flash	Clear all Acts as Super Sonic.		10	100
	All Stages Cleared!	Defeat the final boss and view the ending.		10	100
	Contender	Upload your recorded scores and clear times for all stages.		10	50
	Ring Collector	Collect all the Rings in 'Special Stage 1' and clear the stage.		15	100
	Immortal	Build up 99 or more extra lives.		25	100
	Super Sonic Genesis	Acquire all seven Chaos Emeralds.		30	100
	Speed's My Game	Clear SPLASH HILL ZONE ACT 1 in less than a minute.		35	100
	Untouchable	Clear the E.G.G. STATION ZONE without taking any damage.		40	100

Unused

Image	Name	Description
	Centurion	Get 120 rings in Mad Gear Zone Act 1.
N/A	Splash Hill Zone	Finish all 3 Acts and boss round of Splash Hill Zone.
	Casino Street Zone	Finish all 3 Acts and boss round of Casino Street Zone.
	Lost Labyrinth Zone	Finish all 3 Acts and boss round of Lost Labyrinth Zone.
	Mad Gear Zone	Finish all 3 Acts and boss round of Mad Gear Zone.

Promotion

The game was first announced through GameSpot by Sega of America on 8 September 2009, the eve of the 10th anniversary of the launch of the Dreamcast console and its launch game, Sonic Adventure,in North America. At the time, it was referred to as "Project Needlemouse," in reference to the name "Mr. Needlemouse", which was the mistranslated prototype code name of Sonic the Hedgehog when he was being pitched as a new mascot for Sega.

The initial announcement was accompanied by a brief teaser trailer, which included sound effects from Sega Mega Drive-era Sonic games, as well as an interview with Sega's associate brand manager, Ken Balough, who acknowledged that "old-school Sonic fans have long asked to see Sonic return to a more 2D style of gameplay", and that "Needlemouse is that critical first step that brings Sonic back to his 2D roots". The game's final name was announced on 4 February 2010.

Character Countdown

To get fans pumped for Project Needlemouse, Sega put together a weeklong trivia game on the blogs.sega.com web page. Each day until Friday they are going to put a rejected stamp on the characters that won't be in the game. On Friday, the full list of characters would be revealed if fans could succeed in a challenge. No information was given on whether the characters in the picture were the only potential characters in the game, so other characters like Tails and Knuckles still had the possibility of being in the game. The following was listed on the Sega blog:

1. The Details: Each name on the picture above is a potential playable character in Project Needlemouse. However, not all of them are going to make the cut – and each day this week until Friday, we're going to update this picture with a rejected stamp over those who will not actually be showing up!
2. The Challenge: Answer our trivia questions about oldschool Sonic games! (Mega Drive era) We'll post trivia questions each day on a specific part of our SEGA/Sonic sites, and you all have to work together to figure out the right answers and post them there! Each day we'll challenge you guys to get a certain number of people to post the correct answers – and if you meet that challenge, we’ll remove more names from the picture in a new blog the following day!
   • About Bonus Points: If you go above and beyond the expected results, the community will earn a bonus point for that day. Earn at least three bonus points and we’ll give you all something special this Friday!

Trivia questions

• Day 1 (11 January 2010):
  1. In Sonic 1, how many rings were needed at the end of an act to enter a Special Stage?
     • Answer: At least 50 Rings
  2. How many emeralds were in the original Sonic 1 for Genesis/Mega Drive?
     • Answer: 6 Chaos Emeralds
  3. What colors were these Emeralds?
     • Answer: 1. Red, 2. Yellow, 3. Green, 4. Blue, 5. Violet, and 6. White.
• Day 2 (12 January 2010) (Characters rejected: Charmy and Chip):
  1. What was the general name for the robot enemies in the early Sonic games?
     • Answer: Badniks
  2. 50 Rings is always nice, but 100 is even nicer – why so?
     • Answer: An Extra Life
  3. In Sonic 2 for the Genesis/Mega Drive, how many lives was a "continue" worth?
     • Answer: 3 Extra Lives
• Day 3 (13 January 2010) (Characters rejected: Vector and Tikal):
  1. How many Acts were in each Zone of Sonic 1?
     • Answer: 3 Acts (except Final Zone)
  2. What was the first game to feature Super Sonic?
     • Answer: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
  3. The original Sonic the Hedgehog featured Special Stages with morphing backgrounds – can you name two of the animals seen in that background?
     • Answer: Birds and Fishes (There were no more animals)
• Day 4 (14 January 2010) (Characters rejected: Shade and Amy):
  1. If you lock Sonic 3 onto Sonic & Knuckles, what was the largest amount of Emeralds you could collect from the Special Stage?
     • Answer: 14 Emeralds (7 Chaos Emeralds and 7 Super Emeralds)
  2. Yuji Naka is credited for much of Sonic's history, but who is the man that actually designed Sonic?
     • Answer: Naoto Ohshima
  3. During his creation, what was the Japanese name originally given to Sonic?
     • Answer: Mr. Needlemouse
• Day 5 (15 January 2010) (Characters rejected: Shadow, Froggy, Big and "Sonic's new friend Mr. Needlemouse"):

Conclusion of contest

The fans "won" the bonus points contest and was awarded not only two extra characters that had been struck off the list, but also a piece of concept art developed for the game (which is very similar to the same Badnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 2). A member of the Sonic fan community also went through the raw data of the file and discovered that it was scanned to the computer late the previous spring. The conclusion of the contest indicated that Sonic would be the only playable character in this game. However, a recent issue of GameInformer revealed that there would be more playable characters returning for the second episode of the game.

Concept art challenge

On 27 January 2010, Sega updated their blog with a second (and final) challenge and another piece of concept art (Motobug, the first Badnik encountered in Sonic the Hedgehog). The challenge was in response to a fan-made illustration of another Badnik from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (designed to resemble the official art), which apparently staff liked a lot. To this end, Sega stated that they wished to see more: the new challenge was for fans to submit over 100 pieces of their own art of classic Badniks (from Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Sonic & Knuckles, and any other game from that era) to Sega by the following Monday, to show them which enemies they wished to feature in Project Needlemouse. Sega stated that if this number was met, on 4 February 2010 they revealed the game's real name, concept art from the first Zone, and a trailer.

Birthday contest

In June 2011, Sega announced a contest to celebrate the Sonic series' 19th anniversary where people would create videos, with the winner going to Tokyo to see the finished version of Episode I. The voting system was intended to allow one vote per day, however, people found workarounds to allow multiple voting by clearing their browser's cookies and cache due to poor site coding. On 16 July, Sega suspended the voting. On 2 August, the winners were chosen by input of Sega staff and Sonic Team.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate scores
Aggregator	Score
GameRankings	75.42% (Wii) 74.85% (X360) 73.23% (PS3) 74.29% (iOS) 60% (PC)
Metacritic	81% (Wii) 74% (PS3) 72% (X360) 70% (iOS)
Review scores
Publication	Score
1Up.com	B
Eurogamer	9/10
GameRevolution	B-
GamesMaster	88%
GameSpot	6.5/10
GamesRadar	File:Star half.svg
GameTrailers	7.5/10
IGN	8/10 7.5/10 (iOS)
Nintendo Life	8/10
Nintendo World Report	8/10 (Wii)
Official Nintendo Magazine	88% (Wii)
Digital Spy	(X360)

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I received generally positive reviews, with criticism focusing on poor physics and lack of momentum compared to the classic Sega Mega Drive Sonic games.

IGN gave the first episode a score of 8.0 out of 10 and an Editor's Choice award, calling it "short but sweet and well worth downloading." GamesRadar gave the PS3 version a score of 9/10, calling it "deserving of the name, Sonic the Hedgehog 4." The iPhone version had 168 reviews and all of them had given the game 4 stars out of 5. AppTilt had given the iPhone version a 9/10. GameShard gave the game a 9/10. AppAdvice also gave it a 4/5, whereas TiPb gave the iPhone version a 5/5. Nintendo Power had recommended the game for those who wanted "classic" Sonic gameplay. In aggregate reviews, the title received 81, 74, 72 and 70 via Metacritic (on the Wii, PS3, Xbox 360 and iOS, respectively) while GameRankings gave the game scores of 73.23% (PS3), 74.85% (Xbox 360) and 75.42% (Wii).

Trivia

• The Special Stage in this game is styled after the Special Stage from the original Sonic the Hedgehog. Here, however, the player controls the rotation of the stage itself rather than controlling Sonic.
• On the Sonic the Hedgehog 4 website, the Egg Mobile has longer wings. The same goes for the Chopper.
• Once Sonic gains enough speed, his running animation looks similar to his running animation in the earlier games.
• The Zones in this game are based on previous zones from the Genesis/Mega Drive games (e.g. Splash Hill Zone is based off Green Hill Zone). Episode II keeps this idea, though only for Sky Fortress Zone.
• In the Xbox 360 version of the game, the player can unlock a Sonic costume along with a Sonic head for the Xbox Avatar.
• In Splash Hill Zone Act 3, the level turns from day to sunset. This is one of few times that something like this has happened in a Sonic game.
• In a similar fashion to Sonic the Fighters, Sonic uses a rocket ship that Tails built to get to E.G.G. Station Zone. This is not seen in mobile versions.
• Super Sonic is playable freely like in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, Sonic Colors and Sonic Generations.
  • Likewise, Super Sonic can be activated by a press of a designated button.
• The green Newtron Badniks launch themselves like missiles in this game, something only the blue Newtrons did.
• The game was intended to be released in July 2010, but it got delayed after test versions for the major consoles were slowly leaked and the fans reacted negatively to certain gameplay aspects and level gimmicks. The release date was changed to October 2010. The iOS release is, for all intents and purposes, the original version, as it retains some of the major elements. Further mobile ports are made closer to this version.
  • Casino Street Zone Act 2 was originally a diversion in which Sonic had to acquire 100,000 points in order to reach the goal (using the slot machine is encouraged and helps acquire points faster). This level was scrapped for home consoles since testers felt that it forced the fun, so it was replaced with a longer level involving item cards, Eggman cards, and cards as flipping platforms. The music was also redone to suit the new area.
  • Likewise, the player originally had to control Sonic in a mine cart throughout Lost Labyrinth Zone Act 2. This level was scrapped for home consoles and replaced with a much longer level in which Sonic lights his way through darkness and dynamite using a touch. Although there are still mine cart sections, it is not the focus of the level.
• This is the second Sonic game to feature a mine cart section as a gimmick, the first being Sonic Rush Adventure.
• Interestingly, in the second trailer, in the 1992 section (Sonic the Hedgehog 2), prototype sprites were used when Sonic is running.
• The mobile versions have a different waiting animation - rather than Sonic getting annoying as usual, he instead starts tapping to an iPhone near his ear and even happily spins around in place.
  • As of the Sega Forever update, which gave Sonic a new updated model, this animation is no longer present.
• Depending on the device's capabilities, Sonic's rendering in the mobile version may look similar to his Sonic Rush and Sonic Rush Adventure rendering. Also, this rendering lacks a mouth, eyelids and an index finger for Sonic's pose after completing a Boss Act, unlike the console and PC versions, which do.
  • The Wii version's rendering includes a mouth and index finger but still lacks eyelids. Also, when Sonic looks up, his mouth doesn't open, but it does in the PC and other console versions.
• At the ending, Sonic goes back to Splash Hill Zone and then jumps to the screen, as in the first game. Unlike the original Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic isn't seen using and scattering the Chaos Emeralds.
  • If the player manages to get all the Rings in the ending, then Sonic will transform into Super Sonic before jumping to the screen.
• In this game, Super Sonic is able to breathe underwater. This is an ability taken from Hyper Sonic.
• Special Stages can be restarted from the beginning, leading to an infinite number of tries to get a Chaos Emerald as long as the timer does not expire or Sonic does not land in a goal area.
  • The same thing can be done in Episode II's Special Stages.
• In this game, Super Sonic cannot be played in Boss Acts. This is due to each Act having less than 50 Rings to collect.
  • If the game is hacked so that Super Sonic is playable during boss fights, Super Sonic has his own unique victory pose, suggesting that Super Sonic was originally intended to be playable in boss fights.^{[請求來源 ]}
• This is the only Sonic game where the player can exceed the limit of 99 lives, whereas the limit in this game is 999 lives.
• The Wii version of the game has slightly different music than other versions. The music had to be compressed because of WiiWare's small file size limit, whereas every other version uses proper audio files.
  • Additionally, the Wii version has a profile system where the player can save their progress (up to six profiles can be created), unlike the other versions which do not; they follow the profile format that Sonic Generations and Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II have.
• This game is available in all of Apple's touch screen devices except the new iPod Nano.
• The game's title card is a homage to the original Sonic the Hedgehog title card.
• The boss theme for this game is actually an unused theme for a Mega Drive Sonic 3D Blast prototype.
• The character description of Tails on the Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II website states that Tails was secretly supporting Sonic from the sidelines during the game, explaining the rocket Sonic used to get to E.G.G. Station Zone in the console/PC versions.
• The Shield does not disappear when turning Super, when getting it as Super Sonic or grabbing an invincibility power-up like in other Sonic games.
• In spite of the fact Mecha Sonic is not in this series, he is mentioned in Eggman's profile in the Japanese Episode I website.
• Since this game is set before Sonic Adventure, this is the first chronological appearances of Sonic's modern design and the Homing Attack (although not the first game appearances for either).
• Strangely, while playing as Super Sonic, he does not earn an extra life for collecting 100 Rings.
  • Additionally, all Invincibility monitors change into 1-Up monitors; however, this only applies to the console and PC versions.
• In the console and PC versions, Super Sonic always wins at the slots.
• In Time Attack mode, the Acts' lampposts are not present and all 1-Up monitors change into Super Ring monitors.
  • The same thing happens in all the Acts of Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II.
• This is the first game since Sonic the Hedgehog CD to have Sonic as the only playable character in the major console.
• The PS3 version of the game is compatible with the PlayStation 4's DualShock 4 controller, however, it must be connected using a Micro USB Cable as it cannot be connected wirelessly using Bluetooth.

Videos

File:Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 - Splash Hill Zone

File:Sonic 4 Episode I - Lost Labyrinth Trailer

File:Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I Casino Street Trailer

File:Sonic 4 Episode I - Mad Gear Zone Trailer

File:Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Launch Trailer

File:Sonic 4 iPhone Gameplay Trailer

External links

• Official website (Japanese)
• Official website (English)

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I

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