![]() Sonic can catch power ups along the way, getting more rings, temporarily invulnerability, and quicker speed. Ultimately Sonic also has to square off against a series of bosses as he finally gets to the evil doctor himself. ![]() If you’ve played Sonic on the Genesis (or the original side-scrolling game as it’s been resurrected for modern systems like Xbox 360 through Xbox Live Arcade), this is the exact same experience. It’s very fast-paced, frantic gameplay, with the same high-energy theme music and sound effects that you remember. Please don’t get the impression that Sonic is poorly developed. In fact, it looks and runs fabulously, lets you save at the beginning of any stage you reach, and provides you with an unlimited number of continues, so you can keep playing as long as you like. A tutorial will help you get started, and the game includes all six worlds you’ll find in the original console cartridge version. Sonic Origins Plus is a compilation of the hedgehog’s earliest games, packing Sonic 1, 2, 3 & Knuckles and CD all under one roof.And it’s clear that the developers sought to overcome the game’s most basic problem-its control system being designed for a fundamentally different device. It’s a collection of excellent value, especially if you’re looking for the easiest way to play these classics on modern consoles, with unlockable extras and a fun mission mode to boot. Maybe not quite as charming or feature-rich as Sonic Mega Collection for the Gamecube, but Origins Plus at least won't cost a fortune to buy. It’s worth noting that Sonic Origins Plus isn’t quite a perfect collection, however. ![]() Each game was rebuilt from the ground up in Sonic Team’s Retro Engine. An impressive feat, but one that’s let slip through some inaccuracies and issues with emulation. It’s improved over time with post-release patches, but something to keep in mind if you’re overly familiar with the original games. Some of Sonic 3’s original soundtrack has also had to be replaced due to licensing issues, meaning Origins Plus sadly isn’t 100% faithful to the original trilogy. Still, it's now in a state where it’s easy to recommend to newcomers. ![]() And on June 23, Sonic Origins Plus will launch as a physical release, and as separate DLC for digital copies. ![]()
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