Sonic Generations

The blue blur is back, and he's rocking the platforming world once again. For fans of Sonic and platformers alike, this is absolutely essential.

Sega has done an excellent job with Sonic Generations. They listened to the fans and took what was good about Sonic and clustered it into one great game. Though some issues persist the game remains a monument to Sonic’s excellence throughout the two decades.

Whereas the console version of Sonic Generations is a blending of old and new mentality in a fast-paced speed fest, the 3DS version is mostly just a Sonic Rush game where both playable characters happen to be Sonic. Fun platforming and nostalgia are all up in the game, but it’s actually a small step backwards for handheld hedgehog games. That shouldn’t stop any blue blur fans from enjoying themselves, but this isn’t the Sonic renaissance they may have expected.

It could do with a few more levels, a bonus stage, more bosses, slightly tighter controls and a load more playtesting to iron out the “AAAAAAAAARGGHHHH” moments, but Sonic Generations is still a worthwhile and entertaining package. It’s the best Sonic game since Sonic Heroes. What? I like that game, screw you. If Hang Castle’s in the first DLC pack I’ll be on it like a shot. Now then Sonic Team, SEGA, don’t screw up the next game and you’ll have redeemed yourselves for creating ...

The blue blur is back, and we’re not talking about the police lights in your rear view mirror as you try and escape with all those copies of MW3, you naughty scamp. No, we are of course referring to everyone’s favourite porcupine alternative, Sonic the Hedgehog. To say it has been a lean few years for SEGA’s one time poster boy is akin to saying that England are a bit of a disappointment when it comes to pretty much any kind of major sporting event. A bit of an understatement, to say th...