We’ve seen glimpses of the Genesis and Dreamcast Era stages, leaving just one era to explore before Sonic Generations sweeps its way to consoles globally in a few weeks. Tonight, IGN has fired the last shot courtesy of Sega with the debut of the Modern Era trailer.
Set to the new remixes of Sonic 2006‘s Crisis City music, we’re given first glimpses of Crisis City, Unleashed‘s Rooftop Run, and Colours‘ Planet Wisp in full motion. Crisis City doesn’t miss a beat in terms of looks from its original counterpart, although we can only hope it doesn’t bring any stigmas from its origin game. The fire tornado is in its full presence, though it’s hard to tell if the two Sonics will have to avoid flying debris the tornado throws out, including any sort of automobiles.
The other big draw is the reveal of Planet Wisp, now even more crisp and vivid than before on its Wii origin stage. While some fans may be sad to see the level isn’t all green and does include Eggman’s construction sites, the stage still keeps its elegant charm. Even the Rocket and Spikes Wisps make returns with their announcer cues. ROCKET!
Meanwhile, Spagonia hasn’t ever looked so festive with all the hot air balloons, even if one of Dr. Eggman’s flying attack blimps is ready to wreck havoc on the city. Not much else is new here visually, as it’s been the most displayed stage these past months for the modern era. However, there’s still no sign of a Werehog!
And if that didn’t top it all off, we get one last sneak peek at a certain final boss making his grand return, now with a very unusual change to a dragon-esque scale look.
68 Comments on this post
Leave a CommentI love the music.
Comment left on 10.6.2011 by JaxTH
Perfect Chaos inspires me to draw something massive. Also, I bet the next trailer is dedicated to nothing but the 3DS version. If not, then, here’s to DAT REMIX!
Comment left on 10.6.2011 by PreStalnic
[...] IGN (via Sonic Retro) [...]
Now I really wish Sonic Colors was an HD title…
Comment left on 10.6.2011 by W.A.C.
Crisis City OMG O_O I love you SEGA <3 also Whisps are back XD
Comment left on 10.6.2011 by sonictopfan
Didn’t realise it was Crisis City in the background till the end. Also notice they didn’t have a big Modern to Classic switch as in the last trailer.
And lol Perfect Chaos takes what should be a “Modern” boss spot.
Comment left on 10.6.2011 by JohnBoyAdvance
Actually, no, he doesn't. If you've seen the achievements and such, there's ones for Metal Sonic, Shadow, and Silver. Knowing you race Metal and Shadow, and knowing Metal's race is stored in Chemical Plant, we can assume Shadow is stored in City Escape, and Silver in Crisis City. Perfect Chaos will be the boss at the end of the Dreamcast Era, like Death Egg Robot is for the Genesis Era. Modern's Final Boss will be the Time Eater, from what I can tell.
Reply left on 10.6.2011 by Trogdorbad
He's a boss like that! Silver must be pissed.
Reply left on 10.6.2011 by PreStalnic
Nov. 1 better come quick
Comment left on 10.6.2011 by rarex9
Just another 1.8 million seconds.
Reply left on 10.11.2011 by Scott4
Crisis City is confirmed! YES!!!
Comment left on 10.6.2011 by Fido
I wonder if it will just be regular Sonic vs Perfect Chaos? After all, Sonic can run over water when you boost so it shouldn’t be a problem.
Comment left on 10.6.2011 by Spite
I think perfect chaos will be fought by classic sonic ( because he only has 2 bosses as of right now). It should be fought much like the sonic 3 and knuckles death egg battle phase 2.
Reply left on 10.9.2011 by freezestar
That tornado is carrying a car!
OH, and I think clasic sonic’s tornado chase will be like the 3rd act of Lava Reef from Sonic and Knuckles? anyone think so too?
Comment left on 10.6.2011 by NateMM
That would be sweet!
Reply left on 10.6.2011 by Omntt
Anyone else thinks they kinda messed up on Perfect Chaos? I was expecting it to look more organic – or realistic, to put it in other words – but this looks even less detailed than the original, which is quite the issue. Surely I haven’t seen everything yet, maybe it’s still in development (but I kinda doubt that.. the game is pretty much done).
Comment left on 10.6.2011 by Senzune
Well, the be honest, when you look at how the universe of Sonic has shifted from say.. SA1/2 to Sonic 06 where everything was meant to be the 'what if' realistic side to Sonic where Unleashed took the Pixar/Disney route to design, and then Colors created even more of this revamp with the Badniks after Sonic 4 tried to pull off the same thing. I personally won't mind though aslong as it still looks like Perfect Chaos to me. I wouldn't really say he looks less detailed either, more so he has scales under his liquid form.
Reply left on 10.6.2011 by Rodgers
I never played Sonic 06, but Crisis City looks cool. And Classic Planet Wisp looks *really* classic.
Comment left on 10.6.2011 by MrMash
I want that Crisis City Remix on my MP3 now! I watched this video three times and every time I saw Perfect Chaos I had to change my pants! Crisis City is looking too sweet and did any one catch Modern Sonic chasing that Eggman Battle ship in RoofTop Run? COME ON NOVEMBER 1ST!!
Comment left on 10.6.2011 by LightXIII
Oh shit that Crisis City music remix. Fucking awesome. Even with the scales, can’t wait to see the Perfect Chaos boss fight, considering it will hopefully have an Open Your Heart remix to accompany it.
Comment left on 10.6.2011 by Trogdorbad
This sonic game looks amazing so far.
Can’t wait to purchase it,
Sega, you may have done it!
Comment left on 10.6.2011 by OhhCorey
I’m actually most excited to play Crisis City. How weird is that?
If SEGA remade Sonic 2006 on the Generations engine i’d buy it quite quickly.
Comment left on 10.6.2011 by Limey
Cannot wait! Always been a sonic fan even of the recent releases while some weren’t amazing i still loved them! This game will be THE sonic game and crisis city was the best level from 06 even though the game itself wasn’t so great better this then the jungle level or the train one so cant wait sonic generations you have my full pre-order!
Comment left on 10.6.2011 by Demolisher
Amazingly it´s one of the weakest trailers for me… The only level that looks awesome is Planet Wisp. Crisis City looks too dull and boring, and it´s the first remix I don´t like of all the released ones. Rooftop Run seems so far nearly the same level with a meh remix… And that Perfect Chaos model seems from last generation. It´s a pitty, I thought the Dreamcast era trailer was totally awesome.
Comment left on 10.6.2011 by KMetalmind
Crisis city. CRISIS CITY!
Sega, i have one thing to say:
thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you
Comment left on 10.6.2011 by Veloctized spindash
Is it me, or is this game just getting better and better? Also did nobody notice the Metallic Madness Mix at the end. Proof: listen at 50 seconds till the end. Then listen to MM present. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMLDesSJ1BI&feature=related (link provided). Sounds similar?
Comment left on 10.6.2011 by Kevin C.
Maybe its gonna be similar to the Classic City Escape mix, how it has Endless Mine mixed into it.
Personally I'm still hoping for Rooftop Run mixed with Balloon Park. It makes sense and it seems like it would sound good.
Reply left on 10.7.2011 by silversunset23
I’m officially hyped. Even the crappy stages from the crappiest games from the crappiest generation look BLOODY EPIC. Especially for Classic Sonic. It looks llike they’re REALLY taking a look at design choices they made in 90′s games. Not just from Sonic ones too. I’m seeing some stuff from the original Crash Bandicoot and Donkey Kong Country titles as well. I want it to be Christmas already.
Comment left on 10.6.2011 by Writer’s Blah
Rooftop run and planet wisp are nowhere near crappy. And the only bad game from the modern era was Sonic 06
Reply left on 10.9.2011 by Megabox
Here’s my restored copy of Chemical Plant Zone Modern from Generations. Taken from three different audio sources. It’s on par with Big Arms and Mushroom Hill rips. Enjoy.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VI3PFYNT
Comment left on 10.6.2011 by MShipman
Chaos doesn’t look very… “water-y”. He looks like a giant dragon or something.
Comment left on 10.6.2011 by Sureman
Well...He IS a water dragon. =P
Reply left on 10.6.2011 by JaxTH
REALLY not impressed with that Crisis City remix. Almost disappointed. It doesn’t have that epic feel that the original did. It sounds rushed and boring. The music should be noticeable to add to the gameplay, I forgot it was there for the majority of the trailer. Almost for the best.
Comment left on 10.6.2011 by MetalShadowChaos
Me too. So far is the only remix I don´t like at all. I think Rooftop Run one is worse than the original though, but I still find it enjoyable.
Reply left on 10.7.2011 by KMetalmind
In SA1 perfect chaos looked like that to show off the system’s capabilities and show off an enemy that couldn’t previously be possible. In short, Perfct Chaos not being made out of water is like Sonic not being blue. Sure the gameplay will be fantastic though, even Crisis City looks like fun
Comment left on 10.6.2011 by RayAndFlare
He is made out of water still. You can clearly see the liquid running off his body in the cutscene.
Reply left on 10.6.2011 by Rodgers
Planet wisp doesnt look any different. SADX’s chaos looked better than that. And haha classic can use wisps.
Comment left on 10.6.2011 by PhotonTH
I fail to see how Classic is using Wisps. Both shots that show the Wisps in use are Modern Sonic.
Reply left on 10.7.2011 by Trogdorbad
*Possible Spoilers*
I only wish the hub-worlds are 3D as-well as 2D… I’d imagine it when it got announced that it would be like in Unleashed.
Exploring level hub worlds should be, for example like Chemical Plant Zone, should have flickies and small animals you interact with for fun, and explore levels for power-ups, easter eggs, secret warps and other fun memorabilia (like annoying the badnik workers there), in which this game ticks off almost every point, sans 3D hubworlds.
I wish that there is an ice-cap style level, a multiplayer online race/knock-off mode (16-25 players) and a free-roam mode but this game looks amazing!!
Comment left on 10.7.2011 by Retroman
I am very sad that Sonic CD was not included in Generations. I have reason to believe many others are in agreement with me.
Comment left on 10.7.2011 by Ricky Teh Hedgehaug
You race Metal Sonic in Stardust Speedway Bad Future.
Reply left on 10.7.2011 by GeneHF
I agree with you. Actually, i'm very sad that there is any post-1998 game in Generations. And even sadder that there's Unleashed and Colors.
Reply left on 10.7.2011 by Riddle
This reminds me of Donkey Kong Country somehow.
…That’s a good thing.
Comment left on 10.7.2011 by Ryan
But…But… According to the Story, Sonic Never was in Crisis City… well he was but he wasn’t. Sonic 06 never really happened. So this is new for both of them isn’t it? lol Time Paradox
Comment left on 10.8.2011 by sacooper95
Time and space bending negate all canonical points. This has always been a constant in writing.
Reply left on 10.9.2011 by GeneHF
I can’t imagine what planet wisp sounds like. C”:
Comment left on 10.8.2011 by Poltique
The Colour Power Blue Cube deserves to return;
Blue Cube was far more superior.
Needless to add on, I find that Aquarium Park is superior to Planet Wisp as well;
That Zone had deserved to return, not Planet Wisp.
Comment left on 10.8.2011 by Roya Rockwood
I know the feeling. I was really hoping Dragon Road would be in Generation, but we get boring Rooftop Run instead. Oh well.
Reply left on 10.9.2011 by Andrew Mayes
Guys, its a celebration of the past 20 years. Sonic cd IS being recognized with stardust speedway bad future…..they botched it up by removing classic amy and classic eggman, but besides that it IS there.
Now sonic 3D blast, or the flickies….or the music should have been in this game. It was sonics FIRST 3D game and it deserves some recognition….I can only hope that there’s an unlockable.
Reguarding chaos….his teeth….are green….and they look printed…..it looks like his mouth is stuck shut. He’s always had scales in CG but in game the graphics couldn’t handle the scales. So the scales are okay, I’m sure he will secrete the water.
Comment left on 10.10.2011 by t.k. the hedgehog
SONIC 3-CD AND SECRET RINGS AS DLC.
we saw these games in the retrospective trailer, maybe means something.
Comment left on 10.10.2011 by Mcgigas
I Watched All These One After Another, And DAYUM! Green Hill, Chemical Plant, Sky Sanctuary, Speed Highway, City Escape, Seaside Hill, Crisis City, Rooftop Run, Planet Wisp, This Is A Greatest Hits Package! With All The Great Times I’ve Had With These Games, I Can’t Wait For November! I’m So Hyped!
Comment left on 10.11.2011 by Brolin