Sega has just provided new images of the first episode of Sonic 4, the first official photographs provided by the publisher.
Previously announced by Sega, the development of Sonic 4 is finally formalized, with a new zest to many to hope fans of the first three flap Master System / Genesis / Game Gear it many years ago. To meet the players, the developer of the episode, Dimps (the original Sonic Rush), had the good idea to return to a stable gameplay, suitable for scrolling HOROZONTAL. Indeed, the graphics engine of this new album will be HD 2D.
Contrary to what one might imagine, the title will only be sold online through online stores of current home consoles. Furthermore, all content will be structured into episodes. Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode I will be the first to arrive. The new images show the first level of the game, Hill Splash Zone, which provides an environment familiar to fans of the series.
Remember that Sonic 4: Episode 1 will be available during the summer of 2010 in Europe on Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and WiiWare service.