Post #2733251

2026-05-12 15:12 UTC

Unpopular opinion / downvote magnet 🧲 I haven't fully enjoyed Sonic's transition to 3D. The 2.5D & on-rails parts do work, but I don't think the free roaming sections are as good as other 3D games, and I don't know if it's the speed to blame or the auto-aim or what is it that just doesn't click with me as much as the 2D games did. I really wish I could have fun with the newer titles but I haven't be able so far.

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@Sanctus@anarchist.nexus 2026-05-12 16:39

I'm still stuck on Sonic Adventure 2: Battle as my all time favorite Sonic game. It was peak 3D Sonic. You're right about the speed tho, which brings us to Haste. Play it, and you'll see how it should have been done and how Sega is completely washed because they couldn't do this.

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@meathappening@lemmy.ml 2026-05-12 19:58

Doesn't everyone who played the 2D games first share this opinion? The 3D games have their moments, but they're ludicrously imprecise and frustrating.

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@phailhaus@piefed.social 2026-05-12 18:08

They all focus on letting anyone run fast, which just makes them feel like autopilot. Haste lets you run fast and actually gives the player control. It's what a 3D Sonic should be.

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@lemmyng@lemmy.world 2026-05-12 21:51

I'd recommend trying either Sonic Adventure on PC with the BetterSADX mod, or try Sonic Robo Blast 2. Both allow for much better physics and control in 3D than any official Sonic game ever could.

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