Sonic Dash - Silver Global Challenge Live

[Stritix]

 

A couple of days ago there was a job listing from SEGA's UK-based Hardlight studio, which is focused on creating games for mobile and portable platforms.

 

"The Studio comprises small, agile teams working on new IP & well-known SEGA IP. Project durations are 5-10 months, building on the success of their first projects on iOS – Sonic Jump & Sonic Dash – Hardlight is now working on some new & exciting projects."

 

Kotaku has now received an actual confirmation from SEGA that the new mobile Sonic title is indeed in development.

 

“At this time, Sega is able to confirm that we are working on a new mobile game titled Sonic Dash. We have not announced any specific details on the product but we will be releasing additional information on this exciting, new game in the near future.”

 

Source: Kotaku

[MykonosFan]

If my iPod Touch wasn't 2nd gen (technically my mom's ) I'd be more excited for this, but as it is it's basically a "Oh cool, I'll play that...err...hopefully someday!" kind of deal. Sonic Jump looks fun so I'm hoping this follows suit.

[Stritix]

I'm in the same situation. I unfortunately dropped my iPod Touch last year and it doesn't work any more.

 

I wonder if this game will have multiple playable characters, similar to Sonic Jump?

[SladeDigital]

Seems alright , hopefully it will be a fun game.

[Clouder]

I would be happy for this... But I don't have any mobile devices. I hate SEGA.

[Chex]

Well, we now have a press release and official "box" art:

 

 

The fact that we are finally getting a Sonic game that's all about speed (and a 3D one to boot) has me excited. I don't even care if it's a mediocre Temple Run clone. If people want puzzle platforming they can go play Sonic Jump or Colors.

[Stritix]

When I heard that the game is an endless runner and will be in 3D, this came to mind:

 

I imagine us getting something similar to this.

[Clouder]

Well, we now have a press release and official "box" art:

The fact that we are finally getting a Sonic game that's all about speed (and a 3D one to boot) has me excited. I don't even care if it's a mediocre Temple Run clone. If people want puzzle platforming they can go play Sonic Jump or Colors.

The same picture that caused a 2 hour fan war at SSMB about his mouth in that render. That render does look a bit derpy to me.

Oh, and Sonic Dash can be in your hands on Thursday cuz' that's when it comes out!

Gameplay footage! It will be on the appstore for $1.99 USD.

[Heinous Creature]

There is something off about the contortion of his mouth there, but nothing waranting some spectacle over it.

As far as the game itself goes...meh. It looks reasonably fun, somewhat like a more aesthetically pleasing version of Temple Run, although I have no interest in getting it.

[Chex]

It looks just like Unleashed Day for mobile. Finally a step in the right direction. I'm actually legitimately excited for this. I'll have to wait for the Android version, though.

[Thekessler12]

I hope they make an Android version! I still have Sonic jump

[MykonosFan]

I hope they make an Android version! I still have Sonic jump

 

In the boat for an Android version as well. I used my girlfriend's Nexus 7 to play Jump for the first time earlier today, fun little game but not sure how much time I really want to sink into it. I feel the same towards Dash. Good sign of things to come for SEGA's focus on the mobile market though, I suppose!

[A.T.]

I doubt it will come out for Android and if it does I highly doubt it'd be any time soon.

[EnigmaticScarecrow]

Just got it.   And yeah, it's similar to Temple Run, but better imo.

 

SEGA is definately justified in making it even if the two are similar.

[MykonosFan]

I doubt it will come out for Android and if it does I highly doubt it'd be any time soon.

They found some coding in the game hinting it, plus Shadzter over at the SSMB got a screencap of SEGA's website saying it was coming to Android before they took it off the site. (Oddly enough that's pretty much exactly how we discovered Dash and the Android port of Jump ) It's just a matter of when now, haha.

[A.T.]

They found some coding in the game hinting it, plus Shadzter over at the SSMB got a screencap of SEGA's website saying it was coming to Android before they took it off the site. (Oddly enough that's pretty much exactly how we discovered Dash and the Android port of Jump ) It's just a matter of when now, haha.

 

Well you got me there! That sounds wonderful! Too bad I don't find my self paying for a Sonic version of Temple Run.  I heard mixed reviews on the game.

[Stritix]

It looks like I'll be able to try this game out within a few weeks. I look forward to it.

[Stritix]

I got my hands on the game just over a week ago. I now have unlocked Tails and Amy.

 

The game is alright for what it is, but I definitely prefer Subway Surfers.

[lone8643]

If you want to surf on Subways, check out '80s Boulevard in Sonic Riders Zero Gravity! well...if you don't gravity past the security gates.

 

I always thought Sonic looked goofy throwing his arms back like that.

[Stritix]

The game has just received a new update.

 

http://sonicredux.com/2013/05/08/sonic-dash-receives-new-update/

 

The new version 1.2 features new obstacles, a new shield power up, better obstacle placements, distance trackers, new and improved missions, improvements to the main menu, bug fixes, and iPad graphical improvements. The game is certainly looking better.

[Luke]

Figures cause I have an iPad.

[Stritix]

I have ran into quite a few bugs since the new update. Camera glitches, spawning issues, and falling through the floor. It's quite odd. I never ran into these issues before the update.

 

I'm running the game on a 4th generation iPod Touch.

[Stritix]

Shadow the Hedgehog is coming to Sonic Dash. Most likely as a playable character.

 

http://sonicunited.org/2013/07/16/shadow-the-hedgehog-is-coming-to-sonic-dash/

[MykonosFan]

According to the official Twitter outlets, Shadow was just unlocked. 

 

hmm.

[AcidGamer64]

Nice to see that Shadow was unlocked. Too bad
I don't have the game though.