Sonic Returns To DS With Sonic Rush Adventure

Sega has announced that its legendary mascot Sonic the Hedgehog will be returning to the DS this fall with a new 2D game entitled Sonic Rush Adventure, including multiplayer races both locally and via Nintendo Wi-Fi. Developed by Sega Studios, Sonic Rush Adventure promises to bring "dizzying dives, near vertical curves and brain twisting loops" through standard sidescrolling play, as well as a new "high seas adventure" with Sonic battling a horde of pirates. Sega says that as players progress throughout the 2D action stages, they can unlock new items and materials to help his sidekick Tails build new ships, including a submarine, water bike, and hovercraft, which players then use in touch-screen controlled ship races and battles, ending with "epic" 3D boss battles spanning both screens. Finally, Sega has announced that players will be able to compete in multiplayer racing and mission based battles both locally and through the internet using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Sonic Rush Adventure is expected to come to North America this fall for the Nintendo DS.