Sonic the Hedgehog 3
SCORE: 92
There is a reason Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is the highest scoring Sonic game thus far. What is my reason? It is the best of the bunch. Sega improved every single aspect of this Genesis (and later ported to the GBA) game. The storyline is deeper, and there are more characters involved. We run into Knuckles who steals the chaos emeralds and consistently gets in our way. At the end of every level we have to face a boss. There are only two levels per world, and the game let us save at the start of each new world. The continuity between levels is fantastic. Additional animations, and improvements to the graphics are also evident in Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
Tails is a constant companion, and many times helper. He reminded me ways of doing things. The soundtrack continues wonderful Sonic the Hedgehog styled music with some neat little twists. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 does contain some mild violence and explosions. Little critters are kidnapped and put into robots. Those robots attack Sonic and Tails. It is up to the player to free them by hitting the robot shell. Dr Eggman also has some explosions when we finally take down his machines. Speaking of Dr Eggman, the boss battles in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 are diverse and thought provoking. I love the machine used in the waterfall, and the one that spun us around in the water. As are various parts of the levels. I found myself routinely trying to figure out how to get out of the water, or through an area.
Sonic the
Hedgehog 3 is fast in terms of speed, but does slow it down to give us a
breather. The secret ring levels are awesome, and some of the best I
remember playing from that era. Sega was working on in-roads into 3D, as
those bonus levels display. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is the most fun Genesis
Sonic game I remember, and I really appreciate it. I am glad that I took
the time to replay, and review this classic video game from the past.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 can be found on a variety of modern day platforms,
and in compilations in case you do not have a Sega Genesis. I personally
prefer to play it with that old controller on that well used machine.
-
Paul
Graphics: 90%
Sound: 94%
Replay/Extras: 96%
Gameplay: 92%
Family Friendly Factor: 88%
System: Gameboy Advance/Genesis{tested}
Publisher: Sega
Rating: ‘E’ - Everyone
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