Sonic Superstars - It's all the same when it comes to SEGA

Sonic Superstars (Reviewed) Developer: SEGA Publisher: SEGA Released: Oct 17th, 2023 Price: $60 USD SEGA is back with another installment in the Sonic franchise. This time around with Sonic Superstars, a retro-charged return to the classics, but like with most entries into their series, not all is well. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog knocked this game out of the park and that was an April Fools joke that actually was amazing.

SHOULD I PLAY SONIC SUPERSTARS? Play it, especially if you’re an old-school Sonic the Hedgehog fan or just love platformers. Sonic Superstars is the latest game to take its franchise back to basics, and I love it! Jumping into this 2D adventure felt just like playing a classic Sonic game. Although the lack of voice acting (or dialogue at all, really) reminded me of what I hated about that era, Sonic Superstars

Sonic Superstars brings back the magic of the original Sonic titles that graced the Genesis and Mega Drive, and it does so with a fresh modern twist. As one of the first video game franchises I’ve ever played, I couldn't help but feel a rush of nostalgia and joy. Players can choose from Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy, each with unique abilities that add depth to the gameplay. The level design encourages exploration with branching paths, rewarding players for venturing off the beaten track. Controls are responsive, providing a sense of familiarity and precision that fans of the classic Sonic games will appreciate. The characters' abilities are well-suited to their personalities,