Forty-fifth GOTW finished for 2023. One of the better Sonic games I've played so far, which still isn't saying much. Lots of fun little little set pieces in the levels, like the use of minecarts, snow boards, and bubbles. The water levels were especially surprising as it was more than just "Sonic, but he's walking in mud". I still find myself mostly underwhelmed by Sonic games, but this was one of the better ones I've played.