It's not the same as the classic platform sonic games, but its still fun.
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Sonic 3D blast is a fun game and considering it was a 16 bit game from the 90s the graphics are great. I've only beaten 2 levels and 1 boss so far but I've enjoyed the game so far.
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While collecting all the sonic games on the genesis, I decided to purchase this one because its game play is a little unique compared to the other sonic games. Instead of being a side-scrolling action adventure, this game is an isometric game where you rescue the flickies or birds inside of Dr.Eggman/Robotnik's robots. The good points of this game include the soundtrack that has some of the best music on the Sega Genesis. One song that was cancelled for this game was used in sonic 4 episode 1. Also the special stage theme sounds similar to the Sonic Colors main theme. Also much of the music was remixed and used to track some levels of Sonic Adventure. Another strong point of this game is the graphics, they look incredible for a 16 bit machine. The background really resemble 3D graphics would find on other games. The last but not least strength of this game is the innovation that was implemented in the game. One addition is the gold shield which enables sonic to use the blast attack, a precursor to the homing attack that automatically targets the enemy. Another innovation is in the bosses, which use platforming and speed in addition to just waiting for an opportunity to attack. Also the special stages are an innovation because they do give the feeling of running straight through the world. However the real weakness of this game is the controls, people who play the game at first may find it difficult to defeat a robot with a single jump, or be able to run with as much precision as other sonic games on the genesis are. The few times platforming is used, the controls are unfairly difficult. However, with the gold shield the jumping problem is solved for enemies. This particular version of the game ,however has one interesting thing unique about it. Though this version has been released in forms for the PS3, Wii, and XBOX 360. The original cartridge has a unique way to get the level select of the game. Merely hit the cartridge, and the game will reward you with a navy blue screen, blue sphere music ,and the in white lettering "CONGRATULATIONS, You have found the secret level select screen". Press start and you can select whatever level you desire in the game. This strange feature is the main reason I purchased the game on the genesis, no other game I can think of ever does anything like this.Read full review
Expectations were high for Sonic 3D Blast. Maybe a bit too high. I believe this game was Sega's answer to Nintendo's Donkey Kong Country, even though it's an entirely different game. What is not different however are the type of graphics utilized in the game. The characters and animations are very similar to Donkey Kong Country. The perspective is quite different though. It's got more of an isometric 3rd person perspective, whereas Donkey Kong Country is a side scroller. This is what brings the score down a bit on Sonic 3D Blast. It's not that the graphics are bad by any means, they are actually quite good. The problem is that you get so used to playing Sonic as a side scroller, so the control takes a while to get used to. Sometimes it's hard to aim sonic when you jump on an enemy. And because of the perspective, it just doesn't seem as fast as the prior Sonics. The sound and music is great. It's your typical Sonic, which is always good. You can tell that they used the same composers that they did on Sonic 1, 2, and 3. All in all - not a bad game. Once you get used to the controls it's actually pretty good. But because of the controls I rate this game just average. Is it worth picking up? Sure! Especially if you are a Sonic fan. And it's one that people forget (including myself) to complete their Sega Genesis Sonic collection. The other Sonic games to get to have a full Sonic collection are Sonic, Sonic 2, Sonic 3, Sonic CD, Sonic & Knuckles, Sonic Spinball, Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine, and Sonic 3D Blast. Rating = 3/5 UPDATE I have given this game some more time, and actually got pretty far in it! Once you get used to the controls, it's actually quite a fun and original game! I am raising my rating to a 4/5! It really is pretty darned good!Read full review
This is the kind of game you hear about but never play. But for the time this was AMAZING. Sonic 3D Blast has very good controls with faster gameplay than you would expect 10/10
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