

It is a worthy title in this long-running series and any self-respecting Sonic fan should at least give this game a try. In the end you must battle Doctor Robotnik to make sure he never returns to the Flickies’ island.Īlthough there were complaints about the controls, it was probably due to its being new and very much different from its side-scrolling counterparts. Finding Knuckles or Tails and providing them with at least 50 rings will allow you to visit a bonus stage where you can earn a Chaos Emerald. There are different types of Flickies some try to return to Sonic while others wander in any possible direction. Until you send them off, they follow you around and, if Sonic is hit, they will scatter along with any rings you have collected. The goal is to defeat robot Flickies, thus returning to normal, and warping them to safety through magic rings. Now that you can move in any direction, Sonic moves a little slower, and that is a nice touch. In Sonic 3D, the gameplay changes from previous titles. The music is nice and varied, with quite a few tracks few and repetitive songs can ruin a game and luckily, it is not the case here. The effects scattered around the game really make it pleasant to play. Still, they are rendered nicely and, at the time of its release, offered something new in regards to graphics. The 3D models are pre-rendered as sprites in a two dimensional environment, resulting in what is called 2.5D. It is Sonic’s job to save them and prevent the evil doctor from fulfilling his plan. Because of this, they are subject to Doctor Robotnik’s exploitations as he searches for the lost Chaos Emeralds. The storyline is nothing special on an island in an alternate dimension there are peculiar birds called Flickies, with the special abilities. Sonic 3D Blast (or simply Sonic 3D in certain countries) is an isometric platform game, starring Sonic the Hedgehog along with other familiar characters from the series. Graphically superior to its predecessors, Sonic 3D Blast is a winner guaranteed to consume even the most experienced gamers.if only for a few days. However, once you have the moves down, the game is easy to beat, which reduces its replay value. Because you play with an angled-over- head view, timing jumps, spin dashes, and Blast Attacks to destroy enemies or to catch moving platforms requires practice. Unfortunately, trying to find a way out of each level can be frustrating early on. Robotnik and the many traps and obstacles you encounter. Distributed throughout the mazelike levels, Flickies are the keys to completing each act.

Cleverly designed levels and good 3D-rendered graphics make Sonic 3D Blast the best Genesis game in ages.Īs everybody's favorite hedgehog, you jump, spin dash, and now blast your way through seven huge levels to rescue Flickies from their robotic prisons. Sega's most celebrated character returns to breathe some life into the fading Genesis market.
