The visuals are wonderfully bright and enjoyable the first time I saw the 3D recreation of Sonic 2’s classic Hill Top Zone level I knew I was in for a treat. Only some minor camera issues keep it from being flawless, but pretty much all 3D games require camera wrangling.

Also, it’s funny to see the Moto Bug robots from the original Sonic the Hedgehog’s Green Hill Zone chasing Sonic at mach speed. Rather than hit some boost pad, or some spring, you’re in control of your hedgehog’s athleticism here, which makes it all the more satisfying to play. The enormous levels of GT offer plenty of opportunities for exhilarating launches into the stratosphere, white knuckle jumps and wall runs that you’ve earned. There’s no 'boost' button here speed must be earned. Get up enough speed and he can run up and along walls in a way that simply feels correct, in the manner of the physics-led Mega Drive titles. Sonic GTĪn ambitious and impressive project, Sonic GT offers a take on 3D Sonic that’s akin to the Dreamcast classic Sonic Adventure, only with a much tighter, superior grasp on Sonic’s physics and momentum. It’s a deeply pleasant and appealing game – and it has the best battle with Knuckles in Sonic history.

I know, it sounds insane, but it’s true, and it makes Sonic Triple Trouble 16-bit feel like spending time with a close friend. As mentioned, the levels have all been expanded, but the overall feel of the game, of the individual spaces, manages to capture some kind of intimacy. One thing it carries forward from the Game Gear original is a sense of smallness, preserving the pleasantly compact feel of Sega’s incomparable handheld. It’s a strong testament to the relentless passion of the community. There’s a robust multiplayer mode too, with a brace of minigames taking the whole package above and beyond anything I would expect from a fan-made Sonic the Hedgehog game given away for free. The levels are neither too long, nor too short, and you’ll be eager to jump back in when you inevitably clear it in one beautiful sitting.īeating it that quickly is not a bad thing post-game you’re able to replay stages with additional characters, who I won’t spoil, but are quite obvious if you’re familiar with Triple Trouble’s cast.

Masterful compositions of the original Game Gear music soundtrack is across the whole experience, and it is a superb one. It’s laced with joyous set pieces that expand on and pay homage to the source material, delivering thrills while staying rigidly within the confines of what the Mega Drive could actually do.

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