Title: Sonic The Hedgehog 3
Format: XBLA (Originally Sega Mega Drive/Genesis)
Released: 1994
Developers: Sonic Team, Sega Technical Institute
Publisher: Sega 

Much like i’m doing with the movies I watch this year, I’ve decided to document the videogames I complete. The first entry into 2012’s Videogame Odyssey is Sonic The Hedgehog 3, the second sequel to the classic 2D, side-scrolling platform. Originally released back in 94’ on the Sega Mega Drive (Genesis) this time round I went through it on my 360 courtesy of XBLA. It’s been god knows how long since I first or even last played Sonic 3, but from the very first level of Angel Island I was flooded with nostalgia. From the level design, enemies and especially the music. 

Much like the previous two Sonic games it fits a basic model but that dosent stop it from being a lot of fun. At times it can even be a little challenging, having to dodge traps and enemies at high speed with knee jerk reactions can have that effect. Especially if you’re all out of rings and feeling vulnerable. But for the most part you can zip through the game quickly and with relative ease. But still it’s a pretty fun and rewarding experience, whether your playing it for the first time in nearly twenty years or for the first time period.