Wow. This was a genuinely fantastic game.
The story is exactly how I like it in Sonic games: simple yet epic and told almost entirely through gameplay. The levels are all fantastic (except Carnival Night Zone Act 2; fuck those barrels) and filled with memorable set pieces. The origin of Sonic and Tails’ friendship with Knuckles through their mutual hatred of Eggman is a sight to behold.
Technically speaking, Sonic Mania is a much more polished game than this, but it lacks the sheer scope and— dare I say— emotional weight of this game. This is my favorite Sonic thus far.
The story is exactly how I like it in Sonic games: simple yet epic and told almost entirely through gameplay. The levels are all fantastic (except Carnival Night Zone Act 2; fuck those barrels) and filled with memorable set pieces. The origin of Sonic and Tails’ friendship with Knuckles through their mutual hatred of Eggman is a sight to behold.
Technically speaking, Sonic Mania is a much more polished game than this, but it lacks the sheer scope and— dare I say— emotional weight of this game. This is my favorite Sonic thus far.