Sonic 3D in 2D is what it says on the tin, but that doesn’t really do Sotaknuck’s work justice. Enemies unique to Sonic 3D Blast have been recreated in the style of classic side-scrolling ...

Most Sonic fans agree that Sega’s hedgehog mascot had his early peak during the Genesis days in the mid 1990s. But 1996’s Sonic 3D Blast does not receive the same love as its 2D predecessors.

Sonic Mania is a love letter thoughtfully crafted for fans of the series’ early romp in 2D, which the game follows to perfection. Admittedly, some of the game’s mechanics have not aged well ...

Sonic Robo Blast 2 is closely inspired by the original 2D Sonic games for the Genesis and attempts to recreate a game with this style in 3D, though it also borrows elements from the current Sonic ...

Though the Genesis' “blast processor” was nothing but marketing smoke and mirrors, Sonic the Hedgehog did have some of the fastest movement seen in platformers of the time.

With Sonic Mania Plus set to hit stores and digital fronts tomorrow (and our review to follow shortly thereafter, so check back!), Sega is pushing the hype for the upgraded 2D side-scrolling ...

Sonic Superstars is the modern 2D Sonic game I never thought we’d get. It updates the visual style in a way that feels true to the classics while bringing in top-tier level design that allows ...

Sonic Superstars nails the fundamentals of the series’ best games with pitch-perfect physics and strong level design. The blast from the past unearths some old flaws along the way too in the ...

Well, maybe that isn't fair. Sonic Superstars may be a new 2D Sonic game, but Sega doesn't seem all that interested in a mere nostalgia play. Plenty has changed, I realize, as I shift gears across ...

Sonic Superstars is the latest in a long line of 2D Sonic titles, and it’s doing what it needs to stand out. Co-op, Emerald Powers, and a set of all-new levels are not just great back-of-the-box ...