From: KimPilgrim | #027
It was already different for sure.
Just like the previous game and the previous game and the previous game before that. Sonic fans have amazingly selective memories, otherwise they would not be buying these games. They spend a few months hyping Sonic Team's next turd and then a few more rationalizing why it wasn't a complete waste. Well, if you ignore the Tails/Robotnik levels... Well, if you ignore the werehog levels... Well, if you ignore the camera issues... Again and again and again for all eternity.
Is Sonic Adventure 2 still the crown jewel of 3D Sonic? Because that game was garbage. I suppose it's easy to think each new game is at least a marginal success when the standards for franchise are so low.
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