Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode I
Developer: Sega
Publisher: Sega
Genre: Action
Console: Xbox 360

The sequel fans have waited 16 years for is finally here: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG™ 4 Episode I! Featuring enhanced gameplay elements including the classic Sonic Spin Dash and the versatile Homing Attack, Sonic 4 picks up right where Sonic and Knuckles left off. Dr. Eggman’s back, and in an effort to finally rid himself of Sonic, he revisits and improves the very best of his creations. Get ready for the next chapter in an all new epic 2-D saga built for old and new fans alike.

New adventure, classic gameplay: It’s an all-new 2-D adventure with the classic Sonic gameplay enhanced with new features.
Sonic in HD: The game is in full HD resolution and wide-screen format.
Special stages: Special stages return along with the 7 Chaos Emeralds. It’s Sonic at his best.
Leaderboards: Compete with your friends to see who’s the fastest with online leaderboards!

  • New adventure, classic gameplay: It’s an all-new 2-D adventure with the classic Sonic gameplay enhanced with new features.
  • Sonic in HD: The game is in full HD resolution and wide-screen format.
  • Special stages: Special stages return along with the 7 Chaos Emeralds. It’s Sonic at his best.
  • Leaderboards: Compete with your friends to see who’s the fastest with online leaderboards!

Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode I is developed specifically for the download market and will be available via Microsoft Xbox LIVE Arcade, Sony PlayStation Network, Nintendo WiiWare and the iTunes App Store in late 2010.

Sega’s hedgehog’s tale begins as Sonic’s animal friends start disappearing from South Island. Soon after, Sonic discovers that the evil scientist Dr. Eggman has been kidnapping them and turning them into robots – all as part of a plot to collect a legendary treasure known the Chaos Emeralds. Sonic decides it’s up to him to save them, and embarks on a quest to free his friends. As Sonic and Eggman clash throughout many different zones, Sonic eventually pursues Eggman to the Final Zone, where the first in many epic battles between them begins. In the end, Sonic is victorious, and Eggman’s mecha flies away badly damaged. A happy ending secured, Sonic returns to Green Hill Zone and reunites with his friends.

With this dedication to quality and the Sonic experience in mind, SEGA has decided to extend the development of the game and will now release Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode I in the latter half of 2010.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 – Episode 1 Debut Trailer

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 – Splash Hill Zone (gameplay video)