What 3D Sonic Got Right

Yes, I like to bash on Sonic games...A LOT. It's just so amazing how someone so iconic could crash so easily. Because of this, Sonic has been ripped time and time again, and rightfully so. The games have been outright terrible, so much so that they had to put him back to 2D for Sonic 4. Well, some people have cried foul on this saying people like me only focus on the bad. Yes, they're saying we shouldn't just focus on the bad despite the fact the game overall is bad....true. So today, let's please the fanboys for once and see what 3D Sonic games got right.

Sonic Adventure:
In 1999, this was the 3D Sonic game fans wanted...as long as you only played as Sonic. Sonic ran a good speed, the camera was decent, and the stage layout was great. The story was very well put together.

Sonic Adventure 2:
Once again the running is good, and the new grind ability adds a whole new dimension to the formula. The game also runs faster at 60 fps as oppose to SA's 30 fps. It also introduced Shadow, probably a necessary anti-Sonic.

Sonic Heroes:
Who would have thought team based gameplay would work with Sonic? Also, with the exception of Team Chaotix, it was all about getting from point A to point B. Special stages came back too.

Shadow the Hedgehog:
Sega finally fleshed out his character while also answering some questions left behind from Sonic Adventure 2 and Sonic Heroes.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2006:
Not a god damn thing.

Sonic and the Secret Rings:
They had a good idea; make Sonic control somewhat like a car. It makes sense given his style of movement. Having mission-based gameplay is also a plus as it normally didn't require you to slow down to backtrack (not like you could in this game anyway).

Sonic Unleashed:
Running stages are the most fun you can have with 3D Sonic. In the Wii version, you get a more manageable, streamlined experience compared to the HD versions. It may bore you, but it won't annoy you.

Sonic Riders:
Ummm...reminds me of F-Zero?

Sonic and the Black Knight:
Graphics look great for a Wii game....yup.

Yea, as you can see, there's not a lot of positive, but hey, we tried. Honestly, I don't see why people continue to defend these games. Blind loyalty is a bitch, aint it? Anyway, I'm done, and it'll be a cold day in hell before I start talking about Sonic again.

[Neil]: Sonic 4

.........ah fuck.