Shadow the Hedgehog

[Forge]

I now own this game and have played it, here's my feedback:

o The gun controls are surprisingly fluid, and add a decent level to the game. Furthermore, you can also pick up melee weapons.
o There are three objectives to each level, and depending on the objective you complete takes you to a different story level.
o The running works just as well as Sonic Adventure 2 Battle, that is, not perfect for a retro Sonic player. Right and Jump. They should be the only buttons you need. (Sonic Heroes tackled the play style well, I did enjoy the multilayering.)
o There are still loops. Enough of a reason to get this game.
o The three objective system is a good addition, but can be a bit confusing until you get your head around it.
o The music is, as always with Sonic Team, fantastic.
o Graphically, it is beautiful. Especially the cutscenes.

All in all, if you're a Sonic fan, it's a must have. If you aren't sure, get it anyway. It's good enough, although I've almost completed one storyline, so it is partially short, but as with any of the new Sonic games, you can go back and unlock everything, and you can aim for A ranks all round.

Another great installment of a great series. (Chaos Control is very very useful for the normal missions, by the way...)