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• Sonic the Hedgehog returns in this platform for PlayStation 2 with 2D and 3D elements
• Different style of gameplay depending on whether it is day or night
• Nine beautiful levels based on real-life locations
• Sonic changes from a Hedgehog to a Werehog
• Classic elements including loops and corkscrews

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The other side of Sonic

Sonic and his alter ego Werehog. Viewlarger.

Collect rings for Ring Energy. Viewlarger.

Swing into action with Werehog. Viewlarger.

A New Sonic a New Story
On a quest for world domination Sonic nemesis Dr. Eggman has managed to stealthe chaos emeralds once again and this time drained them of their power. As aresult not only has the Earth split into distinct sections, so has Sonic. Nowhe is two beings. During the day he is the usual speed-addicted hedgehog playerswill remember, but at night he becomes Sonic the Werehog. In either form it isthe player's ultimate goal to find the missing chaos emeralds and return themto their proper place in order to set the world and Sonic himself, back the way he should be.

Gameplay: The Two Sides of Sonic
Like nearly all Sonic games, Sonic Unleashed is platform-based.The game combines the feel of 2D side-scrolling that fans of the Sonicseries love, with sharp 3D graphics, and throws in an over the back third-personperspective reminiscent of FPS gameplay for good measure. And just as inearlier games, as players race through and explore the expansive world beforethem, using auto lock to hone in on enemies and areas of interest, they willrely on the power they gain from the rings they collect for a variety of things,but with the new twist of Sonic's split personality, things are a little bitdifferent.

Playing during the day, as you race across the world in the form of Sonic,speed is the main goal. Collecting rings fills you with 'Ring Energy,' whichnot only provides extra life, but also the advantage of 'Sonic Boost.'With this players can travel at speeds that approximate 300 MPH. In addition,Sonic Unleashed introduces two new features: the 'Speed Drift' and the'Quick Step'. Speed Drifting is similar to drifting in racing games, allowingplayers to slide around corners at high speeds, while Quick Stepping is a sidesteppingmaneuver allowing Sonic to avoid enemies with quick steps to either side. Bothkeep you moving as fast as possible, so you can get as many rings as possible,which again keeps you moving as fast as possible.

As night falls and Sonic assumes his Werehog form the rings provide a different kind of power more suited to his more menacing appearance. Much slower, but also much more powerful, the Werehog relies on the rings to provide life as well as strength to shield himself from the attacks of enemies. This is necessary because Werehog gameplay, although based in platforming, incorporates significant levels of combat as well. Red orbs gathered as enemies are defeated allow the player to unlock additional combo moves that will supplement the hack and slash and arm stretching abilities that the Werehog always possesses. Whether Hedgehog or Werehog, no matter which form players prefer they will get ample opportunity to explore the two sides of Sonic since each area in the game contains both night and day segments where each form must be played.

Key Game Features:

• Sonic’s World Transformed - Sonic maintains his high-speed abilities during the day, but at night he is transformed into a mysterious dark form with incredible never-before-seen abilities including 3D-action brawling and amazing agility.
• Tight Navigation and Speed Control - Players accelerate to super speed with ‘Sonic Boost’ by collecting rings to increase Sonic’s ‘Ring Energy.’ Using ‘Quick Step,’ players will quickly move left or right to avoid obstacles instantly. Additionally, ‘Speed Drift’ allows players to rocket through turns without slowing down.
• Powerful New Engine and Cinematic Graphics - With its new modified game Engine, Sonic Unleashed enhances the classic 2D perspective with mind-blowing 3D stages. Other technology capabilities include global illumination, grid computing, continuous data streaming and an intricate path finding system.
• Enhanced and Expanded Environments - Many unique and fascinating continents offer the player an opportunity to save the world in a dynamic, high-speed experience. In addition to exploring exciting unlockable areas, players dash through up to nine locations resembling real-life destinations including the Great Wall of China, Arctic Pole glaciers and many more.

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