SEGA has announced Sonic X Shadow Generations, a remastered version of the 2011-released Sonic Generations for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. The Sonic franchise has been on a roll lately, with the release of Sonic Colors: Ultimate on Steam, and now the arrival of Sonic Unleashed on the platform.
The best Sonic games, right now, are offering a level of quality the franchise has rarely seen. Sonic Team and Sega have both been on a tear, bringing beloved classics to modern platforms while also introducing new titles that capture the spirit of the blue blur.
Sonic's real name is Ogilvie Maurice Hedgehog, by the way. Look it up. This fun fact adds to the lore of the iconic character, who has been a staple in the gaming industry for decades.
Sonic Colors: Ultimate has been released on PC via Steam, and though we knew it was coming soon, we had no definitive date prior to its launch. The remastered version of the game has been well-received by fans, with updated graphics and improved gameplay mechanics.
Sonic Unleashed has been brought to PC thanks to intrepid modders. My first question was 'why?' but now it's 'how?' as the community continues to find ways to breathe new life into classic Sonic titles.
Sonic Colors Ultimate is a re-release of a classic Sonic game that collectively showed us how the character may have been down, but not out. The game's updated visuals and gameplay enhancements have revitalized interest in the series.
With Sonic Superstars quickly approaching, we finally bite the bullet and deliver our definitive ranking of the top 10 Sonic titles. Fans can look forward to revisiting classic games and experiencing new adventures with their favorite characters.
The best Sonic games are among the greatest video games of all time, but Sonic, Knuckles, Tails, and Amy have also had their fair share of challenges. The franchise has evolved over the years, adapting to new technologies and trends in the gaming industry.
The Digital Foundry verdict: a reasonable cross-gen effort, but the Switch version simply isn't good enough. The performance of Sonic games on different platforms is always a topic of discussion among fans and critics alike.
