Sonic 3D Blast is not quite a blast, but it still has some redeeming qualities.
The game is a 2D platformer with an isometric perspective, which changes things quite a lot from your regular Sonic game, and this little experiment is surprisingly not awful.
Now, that doesn't mean there aren't problems with this unique formula: Sonic is simply too fast and movement is too slippery, you will constantly find yourself slowing down and re-step back in your tracks in order to do something as simple as jump on an enemy or do some basic platforming.
Getting hit is also really easy because of this, and it's annoying because in order to beat the levels you are required to lead a total of 5 birds (called flickys) to the finish line and everytime you'd touch a spike, a bomb or something they'll scatter all over the place and getting them back is not very... poggers as kids these days say.
I really enjoyed the light puzzle mechanics in the game, and I wish these were more prevalent instead of the more action-oriented experience the game is going for.
Now, about music, I've got to say that this is one of the best OSTs I have ever heard in my life. I'm constantly hearing about the weird yet banger music of Sonic R or the catchy-dreamy like tunes of Knuckles Chaotix, but I've never heard anyone praising the music on this game, and it's a shame because this is, in my opinion, even better than those, they are beautiful, complex, and fit every stage like a glove, proof that the Genesis soundchip was able to do magic in the right hands.
Special stages are ok if nothing too simple; I have definitely seen worse in this franchise (I'm looking at you, Sonic 4 Episode I) plus it features the theme song from Super Fantasy Zone's Stage 1, which is always a plus!
Boss battles are mostly unique, and they work quite well. I really enjoyed the final one, though Sonic's weird controls made it more difficult than it should have been.
I'd say, in a sea of terrible, appalling Sonic games... This is actually not -that- bad; I'd definitely check it out. Just go with an open mind, and maybe, just maybe, you'll find something to love about it.
Or just give the OST a listen.
The game is a 2D platformer with an isometric perspective, which changes things quite a lot from your regular Sonic game, and this little experiment is surprisingly not awful.
Now, that doesn't mean there aren't problems with this unique formula: Sonic is simply too fast and movement is too slippery, you will constantly find yourself slowing down and re-step back in your tracks in order to do something as simple as jump on an enemy or do some basic platforming.
Getting hit is also really easy because of this, and it's annoying because in order to beat the levels you are required to lead a total of 5 birds (called flickys) to the finish line and everytime you'd touch a spike, a bomb or something they'll scatter all over the place and getting them back is not very... poggers as kids these days say.
I really enjoyed the light puzzle mechanics in the game, and I wish these were more prevalent instead of the more action-oriented experience the game is going for.
Now, about music, I've got to say that this is one of the best OSTs I have ever heard in my life. I'm constantly hearing about the weird yet banger music of Sonic R or the catchy-dreamy like tunes of Knuckles Chaotix, but I've never heard anyone praising the music on this game, and it's a shame because this is, in my opinion, even better than those, they are beautiful, complex, and fit every stage like a glove, proof that the Genesis soundchip was able to do magic in the right hands.
Special stages are ok if nothing too simple; I have definitely seen worse in this franchise (I'm looking at you, Sonic 4 Episode I) plus it features the theme song from Super Fantasy Zone's Stage 1, which is always a plus!
Boss battles are mostly unique, and they work quite well. I really enjoyed the final one, though Sonic's weird controls made it more difficult than it should have been.
I'd say, in a sea of terrible, appalling Sonic games... This is actually not -that- bad; I'd definitely check it out. Just go with an open mind, and maybe, just maybe, you'll find something to love about it.
Or just give the OST a listen.