For all the complaining we Sonic fans do about how terrible the new Sonic games are, it’s easy to forget that Sonic Team did make an excellent Sonic game in 2005. Sonic Rush featured the traditional elements that we’d all been missing. Speed, side scrolling, and platforming. A.k.a ALL THE ELEMENTS THAT NEVER SHOULD HAVE LEFT!

The game is oodles of fun. It even improved on some the concepts of earlier Sonic games. In earlier Sonic games you’d get up to full speed, but usually run into a trap or an enemy shortly after, robbing you of all your rings and joy. Sonic Rush however featured level sections that had you running at top speed through loops, over cliffs, even upside down on the roof. These section let you sit back and enjoy the fun of just zooming around the area. There’s also a power meter that allows Sonic to go even faster, sending enemies flying when you slam into them.

Sonic Rush also rocked by having only 2 playable characters. They controlled basically the same and both handled perfectly. The story was thankfully less convoluted than previous titles. Dr. Eggman accidentally creates a rift in time and space and an alternate Eggman starts causing trouble. That’s it. Thank God.

If you find it on the shelf for 15 bucks pick it up. It’s a fantastic game and has great replay value.

The Ultimate Question by ~Jeibi on deviantART

No Sega. Sorry. No.

I suffered through your horrible slew of new Sonic games. I played through every controller throwing moment of Sonic and the Secret Rings. I watched in disgust as you turned Shadow the Hedgehog into a gangster. I even stuck up for you when Sonic Unleashed was coming out and it looked like you had somewhat learned your lesson (on air).

I’m done. Every time you claim “Sonic is back!” and every time it turns out to be a giant pile of unplayable sludge. You say the traditional elements are back, but then you throw more characters and gimmicks in at the last minute. You obviously have no idea what you’re doing and we’re not fooled by this trailer.

If it turns out this game is the amazing comeback of Sonic I will gladly eat my words. Until then I fully expect this game to be like the other mountains poo that proceeded it.