Sonic Lost World Release Date Trailer for Wii U and 3DS Shows off Game for North American Arrival (VIDEO)
Sonic Lost World made its North American debut yesterday along with a brand new trailer that showcases both the Wii U and 3DS versions of the game.
The trailer, which can be seen here, shows off the different gameplay features, graphics, and intense speed of the game as well as new enemies, the Deadly Six.
For the Wii U, the Gamepad will be a major function of the game and utilizes movement as well as a two player helper on the Gamepad screen. In the 3DS version, there will be exclusive levels and 'Tails Lab' where players can create radio control vehicles to be used for the Wii U. Sega outlines the differences between the two games here.
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Early reviews for the games have said the 3DS version of the game is superior to the Wii U version, continuing the tradition of the Sega Sonic Team perhaps trying to do too much with everyone's beloved hedgehog.
The 3DS version is praised for its good graphics, solid level design, and gameplay.
The Wii U version suffers from bad camera angles and poor instruction in utilizing an arsenal of new moves Sonic knows, as well as poor level design that slows him down instead of speeds him up. However, the graphics are said to be among the best of the Wii U thus far.
The game is in both 3D and 2D, and as in the most recent additions, many enjoyed the 2DS Sonic more because of the nostalgic feel. However, reviews for Kotaku felt the game was its best when moving away from the frustrating play of the 2D.
It appears much of the progress made in the last two installments of the franchise -- Colors and Generations -- has been scrapped.
The game was reportedly modeled after the Mario Galaxy series and was to be one of the major games contending to catapult the Wii U.
Sonic Lost World has stages that are reminiscent of earlier games in the franchise, but will add the 3D action-platform element to it for both the Wii U and handheld version for the 3DS.
The level designs are all on a cylinder in a forward-scrolling and sometimes side-scrolling 3D world. The game seemed to have much promise from the trailers and previews, but many feel the Sega Team came up short again.
