Far and away my favorite Sonic game. It's a really beautiful exploration of the characters and their relationships to each other while also introducing an interesting dynamic between Eggman and Sage. The game shows the richness and depth of found family.

There is a genre of person that this game is specifically targeted for which I don't fit into. Really enjoyed the storytelling, but it felt like I had to constantly consult a walkthrough to get the story. I'm a big fan of esoteric puzzles with unclear but rewarding solutions. However the game design feels especially opaque here.

Big learning curve to this game if you're used to playing cart racers. I'm awful at it, but it's a really great comfort game