

As shown in the combat trailer, much larger enemies have red and blue gates up their bodies.That said, traditional Sonic levels are still present in the form of the Cyberspace stages. Breaking Old Trends: The trailers for the game shows that it is ditching the linear stage-to-stage progression that has been a staple of the franchise since the very first game in favor of an open world sandbox.Bullet Time: A few times in the combat trailer shows that if Sonic dodges an enemy right before it attacks him, he can briefly slow down time for a couple of seconds, allowing him to get some extra hits in.Art Evolution: In contrast to the more cartoony and stylized art direction present in the last few games, the teaser and reveal trailer show off a more grounded and realistic aesthetic in similar vein to the Adventure titles, Sonic the Hedgehog (2006), and Sonic Unleashed.You can also customize Sonic's acceleration, turning, and terrain resistance among other stats through sliders in the Settings menu.The player can choose between two control styles: Action Style allows more accurate platforming and is designed for newcomers to the series, while High Speed Style gives Sonic more speed and is designed for veteran and hardcore players.The creators of the game have also stated that combat is largely optional and is not required to complete the game. The game has an "Auto Mode" that simplifies the combat system for players who are more interested in the exploration and platforming.
