A colorful, excellent return to form for 2D Sonic. I was never that into Sonic the Hedgehog, but I did enjoy older 2D Sonic games along with some 3D ones like Heroes and Sonic Adventure 2. Well designed, great music and art style, gameplay is fun. The one thing that holds it back is the antiquated lives system, although I suppose it wouldn't quite be the same without lives. Overall solid game.