Sonic Rush is like coming back to an old friend. This is definitely one of the better games in the series. The levels are really fun, and the trick mechanic ties the whole experience together super well. Major props for also being one of the only titles to have good special stages. And no review of this title can go without mentioning the soundtrack. I haven't played Jet Set Radio but I imagine I'd love the funky spirit of those games as much as I do this one. Hideki Naganuma is a beast at this stuff.
Unfortunately, the stuff that drags really drags. Namely, the bosses are awful. It's not like classic Sonic bosses where they're always open for attack; instead you have to wait for a weak point. Combine that with them keeping the 8 hit health bar and the occasional instant-kill attacks and it's not a fun time.
Thankfully they don't take up a lot of time. Definitely recommend to existing fans, though not as an introduction to the series (skill ceiling is quite high).
Unfortunately, the stuff that drags really drags. Namely, the bosses are awful. It's not like classic Sonic bosses where they're always open for attack; instead you have to wait for a weak point. Combine that with them keeping the 8 hit health bar and the occasional instant-kill attacks and it's not a fun time.
Thankfully they don't take up a lot of time. Definitely recommend to existing fans, though not as an introduction to the series (skill ceiling is quite high).