The motion controls aren't nearly as bad in this game as they are in Secret Rings, so I can find myself enjoying this game a lot more, also, Sonic with a sword is awesome.
The soundtrack also kicks ass in this game, but it's really hard to fuck up a Sonic track, unless you're Sonic Forces, and the ending to this game is definitely emotional with Sonic saying that we have to live life to the fullest in the time we have, not to mention the fact that this is the last game that Griffith played Sonic in and it feels like the perfect farewell for his portayal of the character.
Also, Live Life is one of my top favorite Crush 40 songs.