I have really mixed feelings on this game. On the one hand, it was the begging of this franchise (which may also be considered as the sin) and I respect it for it, on the other... there's no big reason to play this game unless you really like Sonic, because the next classic games just did that better - Sonic 2, 3&K (Hydro City is probably one of the most awesome Sonic levels there, much better than Labyrinth Zone) even CD to a lesser extent. Especially if you played later games at first, like me, you're gonna feel a little underwhelmed.

What makes this version better than the others though is extented screen, remastered special stages. However the quick save is gone (I mean it's not Steam version we talking about anyway), and I really miss it because of how it helped me in other classic Sonic games.

So overall, I enjoyed this game most of times (I even started to appreciate Marble and Spring Yard zones little more), but I don't really feel need to come back to this one, unless for Green Hill and Final zone

Also, I strongly dislike how I didn't have the possibility to play Sonic + Tails or other characters from begging, why would you Sega do this to me :|