My first Sonic games were Heroes and Shadow the Hedgehog on PS2. I had a blast with both. A kid's fun isn't something you can measure.
I didn't get an X360 until years later, and I had largely forgotten about the Sonic franchise.
Fast forward to 2020: Saw the Sonic movie in theaters & thought it was entertaining. Nothing more.
2022: Saw Sonic 1 again and then went to see Sonic 2 in theaters. Both were absolutely awesome. I started getting my hands on every Sonic game that I could and cemented myself as a worthy fan.
Let me begin by stating that I haven't yet left Kronos Island. But I am having an absolute blast since dropping into this new adventure.
It is a high claim I am making, but how does this game surpass the likes of Sonic Adventure 2 and Generations? Here are some reasons:
-Sonic's friends are fleshed-out characters
-Completely interactive overworld
-Deeply tantalizing OST
-Outrageous & cinematic story beats
-High-speed gameplay is at the forefront of everything.