Sonic has had quite the tumultuous past. The magic of the first three games on the SEGA Genesis, as well as the first Sonic Adventure, albeit to a lesser degree, holds a special place in many gamers' hearts. There have been countless attempts to recapture this magic, with very few even coming close, yet that hasn't stopped SEGA or Nintendo from trying. I was a little apprehensive going into Sonic: Lost World, but left ultimately impressed, even if there are still kinks to be worked out.
Right off the bat, a Super Mario Galaxy feel is very apparent, as levels are designed to be either spheres or cylinders, with some 2D side-scrolling levels thrown in to spice up the action. While most levels make use of the entire structure, some levels leave the choice up to the player, where you can either beast through the levels in a linear fashion, or explore a bit more to find some of the collectables, like five red ringed stars or casino coins that can be used in a pinball minigame...
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