Sonic 1 8-Bit is far from perfect (in fact it has a lot of problems), but it's a game that shaped me into who I am, and without it I'm not sure I'd be gaming today. Removing nostalgia from the picture though, the vibrant levels and the cool music will always be a diamond in the rough as it's hard to give it top marks when frustrating design and horrendous lag get in the way of enjoyability and accessibility in the modern day.
Although it's taken me this long to get through the game proper due to its brutal levels, Sonic 1 8-Bit holds the distinction of being the subject of my oldest ever memory. The fuzzy imagery of sitting in a dark room as a small child playing Sonic 1 with my dad by my side will always be special and perhaps cloud my judgement a little bit, but I'll continue to hold this game dear, even if I think it's aged worse than I would've liked.
Here's to 2023, I couldn't possibly think of a more fitting game to start it with.
Although it's taken me this long to get through the game proper due to its brutal levels, Sonic 1 8-Bit holds the distinction of being the subject of my oldest ever memory. The fuzzy imagery of sitting in a dark room as a small child playing Sonic 1 with my dad by my side will always be special and perhaps cloud my judgement a little bit, but I'll continue to hold this game dear, even if I think it's aged worse than I would've liked.
Here's to 2023, I couldn't possibly think of a more fitting game to start it with.