Sonic Generations Demo Review

I just finished playing the demo for the new Sonic Generations.  Before I give my opinion on the demo, let me explain the concept of the game.  This is a new concept unlike any throughout the Sonic series. Theres gonna be TWO Sonics instead of just one.  A MODERN Sonic that will feature levels in a full 3D game play just like the recent titles and a CLASSIC Sonic  that will feature a modernize 2D side scrolling levels that old school fans all enjoyed playing and loved. I’m sure they are some people out there who enjoy the recent Sonic games and there others not so much and prefer the old style of game play that grew Sonic into popularity. This is a neat concept combining the recent Sonic games with the old traditional Sonic games.  This game has something for everyone who is a fan of the old fastest hedgehog.  

I`ve haven`t played Sonic  for  awhile so once I heard that the demo was out I thought I dust off my red and white shoes and try this game out.  Once the title screen hits, you are hit with the classic Sonic song that everyone remembers.  It’s updated to keep up with the times which make sense. It was awesome to hear that jingle again and reminded how great those games were back in the day. Once you hit start, the first level is the famous Green Hill Zone which features the famous jingle from the first Sonic.  Again, updated but it still the same song; Beat by Beat just modernize.  Graphic wise, the game looks pretty sweet and it runs at a very stable frame rate just like the old games.  Just like the old games, the level design in Green Hill Zone is true to its previous counter part by having multiple passages to the end the level at a quicker pace.  However; there are some draw backs to this game.  The controls feel a bit off and Sonic stops immediately once you let go of the controller unlike the previous games where he keeps on running.   The camera likes to zoom in whenever it feels like it. This is something you have to get use to.  I also found that the enemies blend in too much and don`t stand out so its tough to see them.   You have the option of enabling the 3D Stereoscopic mode which I thought made it slightly easier to see the enemies but not that much.

This demo only has the Classic Green hill Zone to play.  It would be nice to include a level with the Modern Sonic to see how that’s like. Unfortunately; There isn‘t any so I have no opinion.  Overall, it’s a demo so I wasn’t expecting much but I found it somewhat enjoyable and I believe this game has potential if they fix some minor details.  This demo is out on XBOX Live and the PS Network for a limited time.  As a demo I really cant say much because its only one level but I give it a 6 outta 10. So if you are a hard core Sonic fan, Check it out!