Since our last look at the Nintendo 3DS version at the Tokyo Game Show in September, one of the concerns was if Modern Sonic’s Mushroom Hill Zone was going to get a proper remix instead of a straight recycle of the original stage music. The build shown at New York City Comic Con over the weekend can now dismiss those fears. Sounds a bit like the FM Synth version of the song from Sonic and Knuckles Collection on the PC with a rock guitar backing, because that’s how Modern Sonic rolls… or boosts.
The video, provided by Nintendo World Report, also includes more looks at Classic Mushroom Hill, Green Hill Zone, and the Big Arm boss battle from Sonic 3. With Classic Sonic’s Mushroom Hill, anyone feel the last checkpoint in the stage is kind of useless without the Lumberjack mid boss?
However, not all is good news for the 3DS version. Games Radar is reporting that the 3DS version may need to slow down, being apparently pushed back into early next year instead of releasing alongside its PS3/360/PC big brother. It’s unknown if the delay is actually due to polishing up the 3DS version more or to see how Nintendo’s handheld fairs with consumers this Holiday season.
We’ll keep you posted as more on the 3DS version comes in. Thanks to commenter Aerobian-Angel for the tip on the video!
17 Comments on this post
Leave a CommentYou guys were concerned Modern Sonic wouldn’t get a proper remix for MHZ? Even AFTER hearing Big Arm’s remix? Shame on you guys…
Comment left on Monday October 17th, 2011 by derplolz
Well, there was never a doubt, but there were indeed people concerned about it.
Reply left on 10.17.2011 by GeneHF
It would definitely make sense for it to get delayed, given how unfinished it looks.
Comment left on Monday October 17th, 2011 by Jack
They probably also need the time to make sure they got all the upgrades right for both Sonics (i.e. Homing Attack for Classic Sonic...which one person decided to go RAAAHHH because they saw a SECOND of Classic Sonic with the target marker)
Reply left on 10.17.2011 by FieraDevilWings
….Next…*gulp* next..yeaaarrr?
Goddamn it…I bought my 3DS in May and I still haven’t bought a 3DS game for it…and now I’ll have to wait longer?
But no…I hope the latest it will be pushed back is December…cmon its the 20th, you can’t give it out next year! Then again, if its late, or crap like 06′, take your time. But I doubt it’s 06′ crappiness.
Comment left on Monday October 17th, 2011 by Nickyy
Sega confirmed today that the 3DS version will be released in Europe on November 25.
The delay rumor must be false.
Reply left on 10.17.2011 by Airrel
Hey Retro! mind getting the modern remix of mushroom hill, like you did with Big Arm and classic mushroom hill?
Comment left on Monday October 17th, 2011 by lolwut
Doesn’t strike me as making a huge amount of sense putting a game on hold just to assess the market conditions.
I imagine it’s a case of the 3DS hardware being awkward to work with. When the 3DS version of this game was first shown, it was in a lousy state, with missing backgrounds, recycled music and various gameplay problems. They seem to be taking a very long time to fix these issues.
The costs are too great to out-right cancel the game, but they do appear to be struggling. I’m not at all surprised there’s talk of a delay. It’s not outside the realms of possibility that production will be copied over to the PS Vita too.
Comment left on Monday October 17th, 2011 by Black Squirrel
the PSV version doesn't exist.
Reply left on 10.17.2011 by lolwut
The 3DS has been on shaky grounds with developers. They're not sure about it being a viable platform to develop on, as we've seen with several delays and cancellations of projects on there.
Mind you, it's also true that devs got 3DS devkits very late.
Reply left on 10.17.2011 by GeneHF
They didn’t fix the wrong note!
http://cdn1.knowyourmeme.com/i/000/076/537/original/Super_FUUU_Face.jpg
Forum thread: http://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?showtopic=24971&view=findpost&p=620799
Applies not only to the classic remix, also to the modern.
Comment left on Monday October 17th, 2011 by Senzune
It makes sense that the game would be delayed, if only for the reason that it was only when they announced the game (or around that time) that they decided on actually DOING a 3DS version. (Maybe not, though – someone correct me on this if possible!)
Comment left on Monday October 17th, 2011 by FieraDevilWings
If I’m not mistaken, the game concepts were built before 2011, but the ultimate development began on 2011?
‘Cause I still feel that both games were given quite a short time. And that together with the London Games?
If it wasn’t for the videos and everything else, I wouldn’t be so hyped.
Comment left on Monday October 17th, 2011 by SkySlider
IIRC, the PS3/360 version has been in development since Unleashed came out.
Reply left on 10.17.2011 by Phoenix
Thry have to fix up moderns boist u should be able to boost into an enemy and kill it. And darn no special stage.
Comment left on Monday October 17th, 2011 by PhotonTH