The Stagnation of 3D Sonic Gameplay

Alternate title - "Lost in Translation: Sonic the Hedgehog in 3D"

We often think of Sonic Adventure as the closest thing to a 3D "Classic Sonic" game, but is that really the case? And how much have future games followed or deviated from this foundation?


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00:00 Introduction
01:55 Sonic Fan Disclaimer
02:19 Setting the Standard (Sonic Adventure)
12:07 Following the Formula
15:49 The Good Stuff
17:47 Finding the Flow (or light in the darkness...)
23:37 Why Break Sonic's Flow?
25:31 Aesthetics and Presentation
30:59 Defining "A Sonic Game"
40:59 Conclusion