3D Sonic games definitely have an interesting history... but this one is a pretty solid experience, even to someone like me who doesn't consider themselves a fan of the series. Navigating the worlds is genuinely fun most of the time, and the mini levels break up the pacing. Plus, the boss fights at the end of each world are awesome spectacles with some sick tunes.

My main issue is that neither the combat nor the platforming controls feel that great even after ~20 hours of play, which is a pretty big hit considering those are basically the only gameplay elements. Also, the end of the game kinda falls off a cliff; I vastly preferred the middle parts.