It is better than I remembered. The isometric view is actually impressive and I LOVED it's soundtrack. The gameplay is mixed: sometimes you gotta go fast but most of the time you have to be cautious. That variability felt balanced for me, unfortunately I can't say the same about the combat and the platforming sections. Yes, you'll get used to the mechanics throughout the game, but it's clumsiness can be veeery frustrating, specially when fighting bosses. I liked exploring the stages by looking for Knuckles and Tails (who give you access to the special stages) even though I got stressed trying to collect the 50 rings needed. My biggest complaint is the fact that I just couldn't find Sonic's friends after Volcano Valley, don't know if it is possible though. I wish there were more continues, or at least more lives, 'cause getting a game over will push you back a lot. Despite its flaws, 3D Blast is a very fun game and worth playing if you like Sonic and wants an innocent challenge, with good music and beautiful 16-bits visuals.

What an incredible game. The fact that it celebrates the franchise's 20th anniversary by reusing classic stages, music, characters and scenes makes the game even more special. I had fun from start to finish. Guaranteed nostalgia. The stages are well detailed in terms of visuals and exploration. I wish it was longer, even though there are missions for that. Another factor that enchanted me was the collectibles: music, concept art, game cutscenes, character facts and trophies. They encourage you to complete all the challenges and talk to each of Sonic's friends! It's worth completing 100%. A gem of the franchise.