

I was able to do so, but it completely overwrote my original progress. After playing through half of Sonic the Hedgehog as the blue blur himself, I wanted to go back and play some levels as Tails to weigh the differences. While it was a lot of fun revisiting all the classic Sonic games, I wish that Origins would let you have multiple saves for each game. From Eggman’s various contraptions to Metal Sonic, and several others, Boss Rush is incredibly challenging and a reminder that Sonic boss battles were far from a walk in the park.
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In addition to playing through the full stories, all four games in the collection feature a Boss Rush mode, allowing players to take on a gauntlet of all the boss fights from every Act. It adds a sense of replayability that encouraged me to go back through levels a second or third time with different characters Each character has their own ability that makes them feel like dynamic gameplay options, like Tails’ ability to fly into the air using his propeller-like tails, and Knuckles’ ability to glide and climb walls. When loading into a game, players can select to play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, or some combination of the three depending on which game. The time-traveling adventures of Sonic CD were a fresh change of pace from the journey in Sonic 1 and 2. Each game feels wholly unique, whether it be in the gameplay design or art direction. Sonic Origins also shows off just how diverse the original line-up of Sonic titles were.
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Playing on the PS5, the controls were tight and responsive, allowing me to properly take advantage of the momentum-based movement and quickly zip through levels. A lot of this is thanks to the work Sega has done to make the old Sonic games play great on modern systems. Even the opening levels of the original Sonic the Hedgehog have stood the test of time, and I had a huge smile on my face getting to play through them again after all these years. While it’s no secret that the early Sonic games are among the best 2D platformers of their era, Sonic Origins showcases just how well they’ve all aged. It’s an excellent option if you really want to immerse yourself in the earliest days of the feud between Sonic and Doctor Eggman. What’s really neat is that there’s also a Story Mode function, which lets you experience all four games as one continuous experience.

You can start with whichever title you want, and all modes are available from the start. Sonic Origins lets players enjoy all four games at their own leisure.

Players looking for the true and authentic experience can opt for Classic Mode, where the games maintain their original 4:3 formatting.
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Anniversary Mode lets players enjoy the games in a beautiful 16:9 format, which should be compatible with most modern TV and monitor displays. Not only does Origins bundle the four games under one roof, but all four games have been digitally remastered to look and play best on modern hardware. Sonic Origins bundles together Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic CD, and Sonic 3 & Knuckles. This collection features classic Sonic experiences and is a joy for both hardcore fans and newcomers alike.
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Audiences will soon have a chance to take a trip down memory lane and revisit four of the earliest entries in the series with Sonic Origins. A few decades later, Sonic is one of the most prolific franchises in gaming. The Sonic the Hedgehog series established itself as Sega’s premier franchise with a string of beloved platformers in the 90s.
