Sonic Generations 3DS braves comparison with famous fan vid. Yup, we're going to Mushroom Hill

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Deep breath, then...


Above: Colours? Check. Leaves kicked up as Sonic passes? Check. Authentic physics model? Well...


Above: Squeak... squeak... squeak... squeak...*checks watch* squeak... squeak... squeak...

Modern Sonic's into-the-screen sections do look a tad basic, but perhaps that's to exaggerate the 3D effect (am I being too kind on it by saying that?). Take a look and see what you think:


Above: More PSP than Gamecube quality, wouldn't you say? Also, grinding leaves must surely hurt his feet

3DS' graphical capabilities are limited compared to the big consoles and thatinto-the-screen sections require more scenery to be drawn at any one time, so the compromise is fair enough. But I am liking the look of the side-scrolling sections a lot more at this stage. Look:


Above: Why don't hedgehogs live in toadstools? Cos there's not mushroom inside

Hopefully we'll get to see the level in motion soon. In the mean-time, there has been a new trailer released for the big version of the game, which shows previously unseen areas, like Seaside Hill from Sonic Heroes. Check it out below, then head on over to ourscreenshots pageto see the rest of the new 3DS screens.

17 Aug, 2011

17 Aug, 2011

Justin Towell
Justin Towell

Justin was a GamesRadar staffer for 10 years but is now a freelancer, musician and videographer. He's big on retro, Sega and racing games (especially retro Sega racing games) and currently also writes for Play Magazine, Traxion.gg, PC Gamer and TopTenReviews, as well as running his own YouTube channel. Having learned to love all platforms equally after Sega left the hardware industry (sniff), his favourite games include Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams, Zelda BotW, Sea of Thieves, Sega Rally Championship and Treasure Island Dizzy.