Sonic Version 2.0



Sonic Version 2.0 is a game for the The V² console, developed by Toroko. The game is intended as a reboot of sorts for the Sonic series, however the mainline series will run by it, making it a spin-off. It is inspired by Sonic Blur: Episode α however it will not be done in a episodic release and will likely be more deattached from the source material than Sonic Blur ever was.

Story
The game is set in a world called South Island. Sonic is the leader of a band known as Junkhogs. During one of their performances, their manager Dr. Eggman learns that an assassin known as Fang the Sniper is after Sonic. After stopping Fang from killing Sonic, the band heads after Fang's employers.

Gameplay
Sonic Version 2.0 is a side-scrolling beat-em-up. You must select a character (up to four can play) and head out into the locales of South Island. Enemies walk onto the screen from both sides as well as occasionally appearing from other locations. The player must defeat each opponent to progress through eight locations, known as rounds. There is a boss battle at the end of every "round". Cutscenes may play between rounds, progressing the story.

Food may drop from time to time, healing different amounts depending on who eats it.

Trivia

 * The game's development was leaked by on chat before it was officially announced.
 * The game's title and tone were inspired by Garbage's album "Version 2.0" which was released in 1998.
 * Many of the game's elements come from Sonic's earliest pitches.
 * Sonic's human girlfriend was a element from one of the original Sonic pitchs and would have acted as a personality-less damsel in distress. She debuts in this game with a personality and is actively part of the action.
 * Sonic also had a band in another one of the original pitches, this possibly being a much later element.
 * Vector being part of Sonic's band may be a reference to the image shown here.
 * Sonic has visible fangs in cutscenes, this also being an element from the original pitches.