I just saw this on IGN and came straight over here to report! Well, we get an entire level devoted to the Panzer Dragoon series!
When I first saw the video I saw Sonic flying next to a cliff side with some Panzer-like white stone and shouted: :"That’s a Panzer Dragoon reference!"
But, then I was blown away to see they made a whole PANZER THEMED LEVEL!!
I can’t believe I’m this excited for a racing game! Just shows you how much I want a new Panzer Dragoon RPG. I’ll just have to settle for Crimson Dragon…
Are ruins at 00:59 the same as those blocking the exit to the Blue Ruins in Saga? I think so…
Also, the bit where they go through a tunnel looks like one of the Ancient labs where they created monsters. Or perhaps the elevator scene in episode 4 of PDZ.
That’s a very nice surprise for Panzer Dragoon fans. That Richard Jacques remix sounds great, and it’s nice to see all the little details like the dragon attacking Shelcoof in the background. And most importantly, the game actually looks to be quite good. Around 0:50 there’s some of those hanging plants that are very reminiscent of those in Panzer Dragoon Orta’s level 2. I also get the impression there are not just one but multiple blue dragons flying around the track. I’m guessing this artwork might have given them ideas:
This quote says a lot about the quality they’re trying to reach with the game:
This game seems to be shaping up to be something that can actually sell in today’s market while still offering something for fans of classic Sega titles. I’m really hoping they succeed. They have to succeed, especially after the recent news about the all the layoffs in Sega’s Western offices.
[quote=“Draikin”]That’s a very nice surprise for Panzer Dragoon fans. That Richard Jacques remix sounds great, and it’s nice to see all the little details like the dragon attacking Shelcoof in the background. And most importantly, the game actually looks to be quite good. Around 0:50 there’s some of those hanging plants that are very reminiscent of those in Panzer Dragoon Orta’s level 2. I also get the impression there are not just one but multiple blue dragons flying around the track. I’m guessing this artwork might have given them ideas:
Looks more PanDra than Orta. I’m not really a fan of Sonic but I’ll have to play that level somehow. Good to see PD is still etched in the mind of the company.