Told myself I'd beat a Sonic game this year. When I asked for a good all-around entry people seemed to agree that Generations fit the bill. But if this is some of the best the franchise has to offer then it's just not for me.

I feel like I need to lead with the pros... The art direction is to die for. Everything from the character design to the mid-level set pieces to the music are just awesome. This game has style, no one can deny that. But like a $300 pair of Vans filled with shit, the style isn't enough to make me want to wear the shoe.

I feel like I'm going crazy when I play this game. Sonic is a series about going fast, right? But don't go fast in the wrong place, or you'll hit a wall - or worse, a spike. Don't go fast at the wrong angle, or you'll launch off into the abyss. Don't outrun the boss too much, or you won't be able to see their attack in your field of view.

I could list off a load of gripes. Like how new gimmicks seem to be added at random. Or how boss fights are extremely unkind to play blind. But I just can't look past the fact that a game all about the feeling of going fast punishes you for doing exactly that.