And guess what? It has less bugs and cheap shots compared to the 3D segments. They can’t handle it without resorting to some form of 2D restriction, which defeats the purpose if you ask me.īut since this game calls itself Generations, it also let’s you play as Sonic in the 2D setting. 3D platformers aren’t meant to be this fast-paced. And at this point, this seems to be the best they can do when putting Sonic into a 3D setting. It doesn’t ruin the game, but it provides needless irritation. But still, considering how much practice they’ve had at this, and considering how much it rips off levels from older 3D titles, you’d think the experience would be more slick. It never got as bad as that one abomination that came out on the PS3 and X-Box 360, not even close. Witness it go from 3D to 2D right before your eyes.Īnd the game has at least one moment like this in every other level that involves the 3D gameplay. That’s just one instance in one level where things irritated me. Moments where I should’ve been running along the wall until I hit the speed ramp only to either fall off the wall for some reason, miss the speed ramp due to circumstances a bit beyond my control, or the speed ramp launching me on the wrong direction. There were numerous times playing this 2011 game that I got pissed whenever there was a glitch, a bug, a misstep and a cheap-shot with the level design. And that’s pretty much it, and even now they seem unable to make it glitch-free. Restricting movement so it’s more 2D-ish. Playing Sonic Generations, it doesn’t seem like anything has really changed since Sonic Adventures other than getting their priorities straight in knowing what the best things have been about putting Sonic into a 3D platforming environment. Unfortunately, it also showed everything the 3D setting had to offer. That’s just 1 of several things that bugged me about the 3D platforming segments. Right there, during the landing, I should’ve been able to hit that wire and grind on it, but didn’t. But regardless, it showed potential in what the 3D setting had to offer, more-so than Sonic Blast. Those games work when the levels are designed for Sonic and speed, but they were still a bit finicky and glitchy even when those levels were being played. I did play Sonic Adventures 1 and 2 on the GCN, and enjoyed them at the time, but I’m not so sure if I’d enjoy playing those 2 nowadays. The best 2D Sonic game being Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and the last decent one being Sonic CD. Up until that point, I enjoyed virtually all the games found on the Sega Genesis, which is why I’ve purchased a few retro Sonic Collection discs for a few systems off and on. So I haven’t played a Sonic the Hedgehog game ever since Sonic Heroes (2003) on the Nintendo Gamecube (GCN). If not listed, feel free to list any I couldn't fit into the poll.Rated: 3 / 5 (good, but may be a while before I play it again, if ever) Sonic Mania - FriendsĬouldn't fit this into the poll but Sonic Mania totally deserves a spot on there! So well animated and directed by the great Tyson Hesse! Oozing that great catchy 90's charm. Sonic Colors - Reach for the Starsįun and joyous, this really encapsulates the spirit and premise of the game. Starting off your game with Super Sonic and Eggman duking it out in space? Yes please. The sheer spectacle and execution of this is top notch. Passersby would think this was the opening to a FF game. I remember TV departments at some electronics stores using this cinematic to show off HDTVs at the time. Sonic the Hedgehog - The Soleanna Festival What more is there really to say? I never played this on release, but I could imagine my 12 year old self at the time getting a kick out of this edgelordery. Sonic Heroes - Opening Themeįun and catchy enough, although not particularly my favorite. What an opening to kicking off your new Dreamcast with. Stunning 2D animation, I still long for a game that looks and plays like this: Sonic Adventure - Open Your Heart Which stands above and beyond for you all? Sonic CD - Sonic Boom / You can do anythingĮither NA or JPN, you can't go wrong with either version of this intro, both are incredibly catchy. Even at it's worst, Sonic has brought serious A-game when it comes to their openings, sometimes putting other platformers to shame comparatively. This is an often overlooked category when ranking the series.
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