This game is a janky mess and I'm not a fan of how it's structured, but there is fun to be had with the jank as long as you skip enemies.

Game is pretty good, but it has aged in a few areas. Platforming is a bit rough and battles can feel like a slog because of long special attack animations. But I had a great time with the story and charm the sprites had to offer.

This is Sonic 1, the game somehow goes downhill with each zone. But it's pretty alright for the first game.