This is the best 2D sonic game, The level design is great, Knuckles is good in his first appearance, I love he's always in your way to halt your progress, The boss fights are peak in this game as well, Big Arm is the GOAT. This is the definitive way to play sonic 3 and knuckles.
This, Unleashed and SA2 are peak sonic IMO.
9.8/10