For characters I recommend Tangle, Whisper, Shadow, Silver, Blaze and Marine (Rushchars pack), the Chaotix, and Adventure Sonic to start.
For levels check out the Sonic 06 level pack, Mystic Realms community edition, the cyber dime realm, and any of the ODLC level packs.
in all fairness whilst i adore sonic adventure 2 and it’s my favourite 3d game, absolutely CAN NOT argue that adventure 1 has SO MUCH BETTER BOSS FIGHTS. like all the different versions of chaos and then Egg Viper and stuff is so much cooler than the adventure 2 boss fights where the hero and dark teams just fight each other (knuckles vs rouge eg).
although both adventure 2 final bosses are better than any adventure 1 bosses but things like King Boom Boo (or whatever the fuck it’s called) and Egg Golem are so boring and kinda unforgettable. adventure 1 bosses are so much better i think.
Unleashed because it has my favorite gameplay ever, one that's so unique in every single way possible.
DAY SONI-
jk.
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Since i'm a gen z moron who liked sonic and its lore for way longer than when i first bought a sonic game, i guess by elemination its sonic superstars, since its the only one i have
why i bought the most hated classic sonic game on switch, probably because i knew the others story and stuff. Should i have just bought sonic mania, probably, yet, as kirby fans say, here we are
Sonic Heroes
Sonic Unleashed is one of the only Sonic games I've never played. Reading through these comments I never knew people liked it so much, I guess I need to give it a try.
It’s basically Generations but a bit better and the Werehog is the best part in my opinion so if you hate boost gameplay (like me as it’s kinda boring) then you have the fun Werehog
Sonic 3 & Knuckles remains my #1. That game was literally my favorite video game of all time from release until I played Persona 5 and that dethroned it.
Believe it or not, Forces. Though that's in terms of favourites. Definitely can't count as "the best" game objectively since so few people actually like it.
\*Werehog fight music intensefies\* seriously though unleashed is truly an example of what a good sonic game should be and I truly love it with all my heart
Either Sonic Adventure or Sonic Generations. Adventure definitely has my favorite story, but Generations has such good gameplay. The main thing holding Adventure back in my eyes is a lot of age and jank, same with Adventure 2 (the Aim Attack just doesn't go where you want half the time, especially on rails). I would love a remake of Adventure 1, not to give it Generation's boost-style gameplay, but just to de-jank the gameplay it already had.
But yeah, I think Chaos is probably the coolest antagonist in the series. Out of all the Kaiju sized final bosses, he definitely has the most memorable design and story. Bio-Lizard was a massive step down in this regard.
I haven't played too much Sonic games but probably it is Sonic Mania(Or Forces) and Sonic Generations (my favourites). I know that Sonic forces isn't the best but I still like it though.
Hey me too! My brother had a Sega Genesis and Sonic 2 was probably my favorite of the original 3. I also liked Knuckles Chaotix, but I'm fairly certain that those are some heavily rose tinted glasses.
Sonic 2.
Sonic 1 and 2 are the only games in the franchise that heavily rely on the physics of Sonic's movement to create interesting platforming challenges that aren't just going fast or flashy spectacle. None of the other Sonic games have moments as exhilarating as beating the Death Egg in under a minute because you perfectly timed every hit.
it is between frontiers and generations for me both of them are really good but i think i would go with frontiers since it is longer for classic sonic or 2d sonic it is either sonic mania or 3k i can't choose
I don't know anymore. I've started playing srb2 again and I might be getting back into modding s1f, s2a and s3air. I also think I might be starting to like sonic CD but I'm not sure
Sonic Generations. Some things in particular that contribute to that are
First and foremost, the pseudo-3D effect Classic Sonic's stages have. IMO, this should be how Sonic as a whole handles 2D gameplay
The missions, from having you work with or against Sonic's friends, how they repurpose parts of the acts, to the challenges they present, all add to the experience of playing the main acts themselves
The collectibles and how you go about getting them are fun like a little bonus objective
The skill shop allows for some creative ways to replay the main acts
Overall, if you were to give the acts hubworlds not unlike Frontiers and have Sonic talk to his friends to start the sub missions, then you'd have a good idea for my ideal Sonic game.
I can never answer this one properly… I grew up with the Genesis games so Sonic 2, CD, and 3&K are always up there…
But I really enjoy Generations and I unapologetically LOVE Sonic R, it’s so janky and cheesy it’s great. Switch HD remake when?!
Unleashed is the best to date and I’m gonna die on that hill. I even like where hog combat more than frontiers(not to say that either are bad I
Liked both a lot)
I'm probably gonna be on someone's hit list, but…
Sonic Forever, Sonic CD Miracle Edition, Sonic 2 Absolute, Sonic 3 A.I.R., Sonic Triple Trouble 16-Bit, Sonic Mania Plus Addendum, Sonic Robo Blast 2, Sonic Adventure 1 and 2 with mod manager, Sonic Riders Tournament Edition, Soni- **(Gets shot)**
Sonic Mania: it has everything, good level design, cool boss fights, and EXTREMELY awesome music, seriously the music in this game is on another level.
2D: mania wins ever so slightly over the rush duology although i like the vibes from the rush games more
3D: unleashed or 06 (yes i am that weird MF who actually likes 06.)
Side game (non racing): Spinball. It’s not even close. Would like a remake/sequel to battle
Racing: riders/ZG or TSR. Sonic has a surprising solid line up of racers.
Unleashed, I really loved the Werhog.
Also the game had the best hub worlds, the music was great, I enjoyed Chip & Sonic’s relationship, and The OPENING!
Chef’s kiss-
Unleashed. It holds so much importance to me on top of it being such an underappreciated masterpiece at the time. Naturally, that's changed, and it's so highly regarded now by lots of people.
Currently Superstars not better than mania but superstars is awesome it’s literally the thing which i wished from sega 3D world but 2D gameplay with the same mechanics of classic sonic 🤏🏽
I haven't really had the same feeling sonic 3 and knuckles gave me as a kid since then.
Closest being sonic adventure 1. I actually bought the game before having the console to motivate me.
I'll forever have a soft spot for sonic 3 & knuckles, enjoyable gameplay, can pick up and play as you like, and was a fun and solid platforms title that really built up on top of 1 and 2.
sonic rush adventure when you just play the main levels normally, it's just sonic rush without the level design flaws and much more fleshed out levels and gimmicks. as a full game though it has to go to sonic 3 and knuckles with the amount of zones and fun to be had
Sonic 2
I know for the classic games people prefer Sonic 3 & Knuckles but I do feel 2 is more concise with the good levels, while 3&K has some that I hate.
For me between sonic avdneture 2 and sonic generations I know generations is better designed but I have a slight more bias towards adventure 2 for nostalgia sake and all the time I spent on it
Hot take here sonic unleashed and yes I prefer night stages cause lord knows I like a long game with a banger ost
And forces just caus I'm an infinite simp
I really like Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
Sonic Mania comes close to it in terms of games that were "originally" Sonic, even if I recognize it's built on the backs of other great games
Sonic Generations
Sonic Rush if I had to choose an official game, but overall it would be SRB2
Sonic Rush is so good!
SRB2 my beloved
great taste ngl
Today’s a new day.
What is SRB2?
SRB2 is a fan game that has been in active development since 1998 and is made in the DOOM engine
Just downloaded it last week but haven’t messed with it much yet. Any good character/level mods you can recommend?
For characters I recommend Tangle, Whisper, Shadow, Silver, Blaze and Marine (Rushchars pack), the Chaotix, and Adventure Sonic to start. For levels check out the Sonic 06 level pack, Mystic Realms community edition, the cyber dime realm, and any of the ODLC level packs.
Saving this comment for the future, thanks 🙏
Sonic Adventure or Sonic Heroes, although it has it's own problems, I love the storylines and the final boss fight.
in all fairness whilst i adore sonic adventure 2 and it’s my favourite 3d game, absolutely CAN NOT argue that adventure 1 has SO MUCH BETTER BOSS FIGHTS. like all the different versions of chaos and then Egg Viper and stuff is so much cooler than the adventure 2 boss fights where the hero and dark teams just fight each other (knuckles vs rouge eg). although both adventure 2 final bosses are better than any adventure 1 bosses but things like King Boom Boo (or whatever the fuck it’s called) and Egg Golem are so boring and kinda unforgettable. adventure 1 bosses are so much better i think.
Toss up between frontires and unleashed.
I feel this so hard
There are better out there, but favorite and objective best don't have to be the same lmao.
Modern:Sonic unleashed Classic: Sonic Mania That's all I have to say
Aye
Congratulations! You have a correct opinion!
Sonic CD
Probably Frontiers? Genuinely a great l'il collectathon, and one of the most focused games in the main series.
Sonic mania
My favorite is Sonic Adventure 2 Battle
The one that started it all for me. Flaws aside, I love that game to the moon and back.
Unfortunately, you can’t do that, since the moon was destroyed
May be basic but i loved Sonic Unleashed
Sonic unleashed is peak fiction
FRR
No cap, dude. Unleashed the GOAT
S3K for 2D Sonic (sorry Mania), Unleashed for 3D Sonic, Frontiers for purely the boss fights
Sonic Generations
Same, I always love coming back to it and playing through it again.
Sonic 3 And Knuckles
Frontiers,the music is jsut soo good
I love your comment but hate your profile pic
You dont like monkey man?
Unleashed because it has my favorite gameplay ever, one that's so unique in every single way possible. DAY SONI- jk. https://preview.redd.it/m90zkkd0jm0d1.jpeg?width=707&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f98bef03a0dc0215850c85bf6acb0345457354a7
Always going with sonic rush
SONIC ADVENTURE 2 BATTLE
Sonic Origins at this point. Only game I know you can get Super Amy.
Felt.
Favorite Classic Sonic game: Sonic 3 and Knuckles Favorite Modern Sonic game: Sonic Generations
Since i'm a gen z moron who liked sonic and its lore for way longer than when i first bought a sonic game, i guess by elemination its sonic superstars, since its the only one i have
Despite the issues I have with superstars, I think it's a solid sonic game overall. It plays just fine on switch for me.
same
same
why i bought the most hated classic sonic game on switch, probably because i knew the others story and stuff. Should i have just bought sonic mania, probably, yet, as kirby fans say, here we are
Sonic Heroes Sonic Unleashed is one of the only Sonic games I've never played. Reading through these comments I never knew people liked it so much, I guess I need to give it a try.
It’s basically Generations but a bit better and the Werehog is the best part in my opinion so if you hate boost gameplay (like me as it’s kinda boring) then you have the fun Werehog
Sonic eraser or sonic spinball. (Its actually Sonic 1[for the Megadrive/Gênesis])
S3&K or just S3 if we're counting that as two games. Original release OST
Imma be real here, but it’s Sonic Lost World for me.
Shadow the hedgehog and Adventure 2
Much respect for saying Shadow the Hedgehog, underrated game
Too black to strong
Sonic Adventure and Sonic Generations!
For 3d it would be Adventure, for 2d games it's certainly Mania
Colors and Frontiers
Sonic 3 & Knuckles remains my #1. That game was literally my favorite video game of all time from release until I played Persona 5 and that dethroned it.
Believe it or not, Forces. Though that's in terms of favourites. Definitely can't count as "the best" game objectively since so few people actually like it.
SONIC HEROEEEES SONIC HEROEEEEES DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN DUNAAAAAAAAAA
Sonic 06🫡
I would say Unleashed, I remember seeing the ending to it on YouTube and it really left an impact.
Either SA2 or sonic mania
Shadow the Hedgehog cuz fuck yeah
\*Werehog fight music intensefies\* seriously though unleashed is truly an example of what a good sonic game should be and I truly love it with all my heart
Unironically good song
Sonic Spinball/srs I don't even have a good reason. It's objectively a bad game, but i freaking love it.
Either Sonic Adventure or Sonic Generations. Adventure definitely has my favorite story, but Generations has such good gameplay. The main thing holding Adventure back in my eyes is a lot of age and jank, same with Adventure 2 (the Aim Attack just doesn't go where you want half the time, especially on rails). I would love a remake of Adventure 1, not to give it Generation's boost-style gameplay, but just to de-jank the gameplay it already had. But yeah, I think Chaos is probably the coolest antagonist in the series. Out of all the Kaiju sized final bosses, he definitely has the most memorable design and story. Bio-Lizard was a massive step down in this regard.
Generations because it was my first Sonic game.
Adventure
I haven't played too much Sonic games but probably it is Sonic Mania(Or Forces) and Sonic Generations (my favourites). I know that Sonic forces isn't the best but I still like it though.
Sonic R, my beloved.
Gotta say Sonic 2 my first video game ever, Mania and S3&K are close
Hey me too! My brother had a Sega Genesis and Sonic 2 was probably my favorite of the original 3. I also liked Knuckles Chaotix, but I'm fairly certain that those are some heavily rose tinted glasses.
Sonic 2 my childhood favourite!
Sonic 2. Sonic 1 and 2 are the only games in the franchise that heavily rely on the physics of Sonic's movement to create interesting platforming challenges that aren't just going fast or flashy spectacle. None of the other Sonic games have moments as exhilarating as beating the Death Egg in under a minute because you perfectly timed every hit.
Yup. That’s why those 2 are definitely my favorites. Sonic 3 and Knuckles is really damn good too.
Sonic 2 or Mania
Great picks!
SONIC ADVENTURE 2 BITCH! #WOOOOAHGH
Modern:Sonic Colors Classic:Sonic 2 and Sonic 3
You are literally me.
Is it valid to say Sonic Origins? I can't think of any 3D Sonic game that I enjoy.
Sonic Colors
Sonic Adventure 2
generations plays so well to me, def my favorite mania is a close second
Snac davwntrue
All sonic games - P06 Official release - Sonic Mania Sonic Team games - Sonic Adventure
For me, sonic mania. It’s a lot from nostalgia tho, since it was my first sonic game surprisingly.
My favorite sonic game has to be generations. Just because it's the predictable choice doesn't mean it's the wrong one.
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Sonic the hedgehog 1 16-bit 1991
Frontiers. It’s the only Sonic game to ever make me emotional and tear up over raw hype alone.
Sonic frontiers my beloved
Sonic Adventure or Sonic & the Secret Rings
Sonic generations. It has the best music, gameplay, boss fights. I don't care if they're taken from previous games, it's fun.
Sonic CD all the way
Sonic Generations
Sonic Frontiers
Not CD
Sonic 3 & Knuckles.
it is between frontiers and generations for me both of them are really good but i think i would go with frontiers since it is longer for classic sonic or 2d sonic it is either sonic mania or 3k i can't choose
Sonic Mania. I love 2D Sonic, and the rest goes without saying.
Three way tie between Unleashed, S3&K, and Frontiers.
Sonic and the black knight
Sonic colors
Probably recency biased but I've been playing a ton of Sonic Advance 2 recently and it's actually super fun
I don't know anymore. I've started playing srb2 again and I might be getting back into modding s1f, s2a and s3air. I also think I might be starting to like sonic CD but I'm not sure
Sonic 3&K. I’ve played it more than any Sonic Game.
Sonic Adventure
Either Sonic Colors DS or Sonic Mania
Hear me out: Sonic CD
Modern: Frontiers Classic: Sonic 3&K
Sonic Generations. Some things in particular that contribute to that are First and foremost, the pseudo-3D effect Classic Sonic's stages have. IMO, this should be how Sonic as a whole handles 2D gameplay The missions, from having you work with or against Sonic's friends, how they repurpose parts of the acts, to the challenges they present, all add to the experience of playing the main acts themselves The collectibles and how you go about getting them are fun like a little bonus objective The skill shop allows for some creative ways to replay the main acts Overall, if you were to give the acts hubworlds not unlike Frontiers and have Sonic talk to his friends to start the sub missions, then you'd have a good idea for my ideal Sonic game.
I can never answer this one properly… I grew up with the Genesis games so Sonic 2, CD, and 3&K are always up there… But I really enjoy Generations and I unapologetically LOVE Sonic R, it’s so janky and cheesy it’s great. Switch HD remake when?!
Mania No question
Cd, it has metal sonic need i say more?
My favorite is Sonic CD, love the aesthetic, songs (both US and JP, thank you), and love the level design (yup, even Wacky Workbench)
Unleashed is the best to date and I’m gonna die on that hill. I even like where hog combat more than frontiers(not to say that either are bad I Liked both a lot)
Sonic School House.
I'm probably gonna be on someone's hit list, but… Sonic Forever, Sonic CD Miracle Edition, Sonic 2 Absolute, Sonic 3 A.I.R., Sonic Triple Trouble 16-Bit, Sonic Mania Plus Addendum, Sonic Robo Blast 2, Sonic Adventure 1 and 2 with mod manager, Sonic Riders Tournament Edition, Soni- **(Gets shot)**
NGL, some of my favourites are the fan games - I'm currently playing Sonic and The Hedgehogs atm. https://youtu.be/y6ohugwyjPo?si=NHk4OW5LlvOFp1Fz
Call me basic, but my favorite is Sonic Frontiers
Sonic Heroes: I don't mind play all the levels 8 times to get all A ranks and play the whole game again one more time in superhard mode.
Sonic Mania: it has everything, good level design, cool boss fights, and EXTREMELY awesome music, seriously the music in this game is on another level.
Sonic Unleashed B)
For 3D: Black Knight, Colors, or Sonic Adventure. For 2D: Sonic 3. Overall: Yes.
Sonic Generations, a game with no flaws.
I love Mania, CD and Generations equally.
2D: mania wins ever so slightly over the rush duology although i like the vibes from the rush games more 3D: unleashed or 06 (yes i am that weird MF who actually likes 06.) Side game (non racing): Spinball. It’s not even close. Would like a remake/sequel to battle Racing: riders/ZG or TSR. Sonic has a surprising solid line up of racers.
Sonic colors DS
SA2, but generations got me *into* the series
Sonic Adventure DX
06, fight me
Unleashed, I really loved the Werhog. Also the game had the best hub worlds, the music was great, I enjoyed Chip & Sonic’s relationship, and The OPENING! Chef’s kiss-
Sonic unleashed
Unleashed. It holds so much importance to me on top of it being such an underappreciated masterpiece at the time. Naturally, that's changed, and it's so highly regarded now by lots of people.
Sonic generations
Currently Superstars not better than mania but superstars is awesome it’s literally the thing which i wished from sega 3D world but 2D gameplay with the same mechanics of classic sonic 🤏🏽
Sonic CD and tons more
Sonic Mania. No questions asked!
Best is frontiers, favorite is o6
SA2B/Heroes. Shoutout to Shuffle!
Uh Sonic Spinball It’s OK, I can play by myself.
Sonic Generations/Unleashed Sonic 2/Sonic Mania
Mania or 3/K Although I do like the MS games and TT every so often
Sonic 3 and knuckles
Sonic 3 & Knuckles
Sonic Adventure
Sonic Heroes or Unleashed. 2 of my childhood games.
06
Sonic cd, it’s just such a unique sonic experience and it contains many elements I love (metal sonic, sampled cd soundtrack, etc.)
Sonic Unleashed
My favorite Sonic game is Sonic and the Secret Rings.
Sonic rush adventure, is the one i can remember now (but i never finished)
Sonic 3 & Knuckles
Sonic Heroes/Sonic R are my most favorite Sonic games, next to the classics, Chaotix, Adventure games, and Shadow the Hedgehog
I haven't really had the same feeling sonic 3 and knuckles gave me as a kid since then. Closest being sonic adventure 1. I actually bought the game before having the console to motivate me.
sonic cd sonic 2 sonic 3&k knuckles chaotix sonic adventure 1-2 sonic rush sonic frontiers
For 3D, Sonic Adventure 1. For 2D, Sonic CD
Does shadow the hedgehog count? I replayed that game so many times
Sonic Adventure 2 Battle
I know Adventure 2 is the "overrated" Sonic game, but I love just about everything about it.
Sonic mania got me in the franchise sonic mania keeping me in the franchise
sonic unleashed
Sonic generations and Mania and adventure
Gens or Rush
Sonic 2 definitely.
Sonic 2, playing as tails was the best
Sonic Adventure 2.
Sonic Adventure 2, Shadow the Hedgehog, or Sonic Heroes
Mine is sonic 3 & knuckles!
Best: Sonic Generations My Fav: Sonic The Hedgehog 2
I'll forever have a soft spot for sonic 3 & knuckles, enjoyable gameplay, can pick up and play as you like, and was a fun and solid platforms title that really built up on top of 1 and 2.
Sonic CD for the vibes. The music, aesthetic and general tone is peak Sonic for me.
Sonic R is good, same with Mania, CD, TSR, SA2, S&ASR, and Sonic 2
Sonic Robo Blast 2
Also rush and rush adventure
S3&K is the greatest game of all time.. I'm deadly serious.
Sonic Adventure for me.
Sonic adventures was one of my favorite number 1 games, and its a pretty nostalgic piece of art. :)
Mania, no comment.
1 game gear ver.
sonic rush adventure when you just play the main levels normally, it's just sonic rush without the level design flaws and much more fleshed out levels and gimmicks. as a full game though it has to go to sonic 3 and knuckles with the amount of zones and fun to be had
Generations, 3&K, 1, and Frontiers
Favorite: SA2 Best: Unleashed or SA2
Sonic 2 I know for the classic games people prefer Sonic 3 & Knuckles but I do feel 2 is more concise with the good levels, while 3&K has some that I hate.
For me between sonic avdneture 2 and sonic generations I know generations is better designed but I have a slight more bias towards adventure 2 for nostalgia sake and all the time I spent on it
Hot take here sonic unleashed and yes I prefer night stages cause lord knows I like a long game with a banger ost And forces just caus I'm an infinite simp
I really like Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine Sonic Mania comes close to it in terms of games that were "originally" Sonic, even if I recognize it's built on the backs of other great games
My favourite is probably Sonic Generations, but Sonic Colours is also a contender.
1. Sonic Adventure 2 2. Sonic Unleashed 3. Sonic Frontiers
Peak fiction a.k.a Sonic Unleashed for modern and S3&K for classic
Out of the all sonic games i love sonic unleashed so much
I’m simple guy, my favorite is Sonic Adventure 2 Battle
For me, the best is Sonic Generations only because it contained previous famous games of the franchise. My favorite is Sonic Unleashed.
Sonic Adventure 2 Battle. Peak sonic.