There are always big new IPs that are amazing, but then comes the sequel and improves that game to legendary status. We here at the staff have decided to list our favorite SEGA sequels of all time.
If you have a favorite sequel not posted by us, share it in the comments section.
Something that I hate is when one someone writes something about a game that gets echoed everywhere I go. These people that keep on babbling on about how this game has these issues or its a clone of some other mainstream game, most of the time these individuals never end up actually playing the game in question for themselves.
I have decided to give my 2 cents on what I consider false assumptions of SEGA’s 2010 games.
4Gamer talked to Japanese developers, asked them all the following questions:
Two of the producers from SEGA & two people from Platinum Games happen to be on the list of Japanese developers to answer the questions. Hit the jump to find out their responses.
You thought that the Resonance of Fate game was the last you’d hear of the franchise? Doesn’t seem this way, the game is still having releases, at least a ‘comic’ version of it. Famitsu will have the comic called ‘End of Eternity: The Secret Hours”. End of Eternity is the Japanese name of the game.
The comic is set to have a orginal story, will feature Leanne, Zephyr and Vashyron investigating a mysterious and private military firm. This will set up promotion for the ‘budget’ version of the game, which is set to release in Japan this January.
As for a sequel, it is unknown at this point, but when the game was first announced, SEGA wanted to make it into a franchise. But then again, they said the same thing about Shenmue…
[Source: Siliconera]
Specifically the Wii version, who they confirmed will be developed by Red Fly (Mushroom Men developers). The game will have a unique story and gameplay on the Wii, also being said is that the game will be more about Thor’s hammer (Mjöllnir) than Thor himself.
“In fact, it’s almost more about the hammer than it is about Thor” – Chad Barron, Producer
You will be able to customize Thor’s hammer as you progress through the game, three of the powers you will get in the game are: Storm, Valor and Might. The development team has stated they played around with 10 different control schemes. In the end they decided that too much motion is tiring in action games, so buttons will do regular attacks and motion controls will be used for over the top moves.
The game will feature some of the biggest enemies from Thor’s history, one example enemy given was Surtur. You will be able to unlock Thor costumes by progressing in the game.
Good news, the DS version is being developed by WayForward (A Boy and his Blob and Shantae: Risky’s Revenge).
[Source: NintendoEverything]
First4Figures will be releasing two versions of their Metal Sonic figure, one will be the exclusive edition that lights up, is limited to 300 units and costs $174.99. The second will be called the Standard version which comes at $154.99, still expensive.
The statue is only available in US and Canada, not that I think many of you would be pre-ordering it. But I like giving you guys a heads up on stuff, so you guys are well informed.
Head over to Sonic Stadium to check out the full gallery of images. Hit the jump for the press release.
What? First Shenmue, Sakura Wars, Yakuza, and now Phantasy Star? That is right, Phantasy Star will be joining Shenmue City on the Mobagetown mobile social gaming platform under the name Phantasy Star Eternal Hunters.
If you didn’t know, we actually reported on the trademark for the name, now we finally find out what they are doing with it. In Eternal Hunters you will have to collect data from a ship’s crashing site on some uncharted planet.
The big feature that SEGA is talking about in this game is the use of GPS information from your cell phone that will create unique monsters depending on your location and where you play. So if you are in different areas in Japan, you will have a different experience. Pre-registration for the game has already started, the service is expected to launch ‘this winter’. The game will of course be free to play.
[Source: AndriaSang]
Its Christmas time, so you had to expect a ‘Christmas themed’ article. Well our article will be about our favorite SEGA Chirstmas memories. You can read our memories and if you want to share some of yours, feel free in the comment box.
Happy Holidays everyone, be safe out there and don’t stuff yourself too much.
SEGA is changing up the Yakuza formula, not just adding more gun play and zombies, but a ‘partner system’. The partner system is called “Aibo wo Tsukurou!” or in English “Let’s make a partner!”
If you clear some sub story missions you will unlock partner characters, which you will be able to level up and bring with you to challenge dungeons called “Kamurocho Underground.” While fighting you will be able to give them commands.
Some of the partner characters will be returning faces like Kazuto Arase and Makoto Date. To level up your partner characters a user has to go to “Gary’s Boot Camp”, which is run by Gary Buster Holmes, who you might remember from the first two PS2 games.
If you didn’t know, the first Project Diva game was playable on the PS3 via a application you bought called “Hatsune Miku Dreamy Theater” and now SEGA has said they are planning Hatsune Miku Dreamy Theater 2nd.
This app will basically let you play the PSP game, on the PS3 with high definition graphics. It is expected to come out in Summer 2011, no price announced just yet.
You can check out the official site here, even has a teaser for the app here.
[Source: AndriaSang]
SEGA has been showing a ton of support for ChuChuRocket! on the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Last time they updated it with over 100 more levels, this time you will get retina support and best of all online multiplayer has been added.
If that wasn’t enough, the game is on sale right now for only a dollar. A freaking dollar for this awesomness? I love it.
[Source: SEGAblog]
Seriously, bust out those wallets. Each game is used but comes with a never used case and manual. Best of all? They have free shipping. I hate paying for shipping! Check out the list of SEGA games you will be able to have…
PlayStation 3:
Xbox 360:
The Wii didn’t have any SEGA published game on sale, but there was a few games that SEGA fans might want like Sin & Punishment: Star Successor ($12.99) and Ivy the Kiwi? ($9.99). Check the full list here.
The sale ends on January 3rd, so you can still return all the cloths your parents sent you for the Holidays.
For Japanese consumers that pre-order Yakuza of the End, they will get a full Karaoke soundtrack CD. The name of the soundtrack is “Ryu Uta: Ryu ga Gotoku Karaoke Best Selection” which will contain tunes from the game.
You will get a total of 10 songs on the soundtrack cd, being sung by Kiryu, Majima, Akiyama, Goda, Hana and Haruka. Click here to see the full list of songs.
[Source: AndriaSang]
As you know, NIS America is bringing over Hyperdimension Neptunia to the States. When it was announced, I assume that all copyrighted SEGA power-ups that where announced for the Japanese release would be taken out. Seems not so.
“Upon acquisition, they will allow you to customize your battle combinations to add, for example, an Alex Kidd or Space Harrier special summon attack where you can deal some serious late 80’s/Early 90’s damage to your foe.”– Ryan Phillips, Marketing Coordinator, NIS America
Not only was this info released, we also got a new trailer. Which you are able to view above.
[Source: PSblog]
Social games seem to be the hot thing right, every company is doing them and most are having a big success. SEGA even has their own social gaming site, with some pretty neat flash based games.
But they don’t really use their old IPs, outside of Sonic, for their games and they are really just ‘flash games’ and not very social like Yakuza Mobile or Shenmue City. What SEGA games do we want to see become social games? Hit the jump and yell at us in the comment section.