Sonic Generations Xbox 360 mixes classic and modern play well

Since Sonic Colors on the Wii sonic has finally become good again and it seems that sonic has brought the best of sonic from his Genesis glory to the modern games into this one package. Whether or not you are a fan of this series, this speedy action platformer is among the best the 360 has to offer. In this game, you play as the classic sonic who has 2d side-scrolling physics-based platforming gameplay. As classic sonic you'll be running, jumping, spin-dashing, and rolling. While coming close to the classic gameplay, there are some problems with rolling, you dont get a heightened re-bound when hitting an enemy from high up, springs sometimes stop your control, and the spin-dash is too fast and very overpowered. But I digress, The classic gameplay is extremely fun and addictive complete with brilliant re-imagined levels with marvelous level design. The other half of this game consists of the boosting, homing-attacking, wall-jumping, stomping, sliding Modern Sonic. While at first glance of Green Hill Zone Act 2 his gameplay seems to be a linear "hold x to win", it drastically improves. By the time you enter the 3rd zone, Modern Sonic perfectly blends together platforming, exploration and speed. His levels are extremely addictive as there are many different ways to beat the levels. Although I expected to enjoy classic sonic more, I prefer Modern Sonic as I can speed ahead and see the obstacles in front of me. I love how it never feels like you have to go fast or use the boost (even though there are a few areas that require it). In addition there are a few boss and rival bosses (the final boss stinks compared to the rest of the game) which are very fun and unique, but It would be better if there were more of them like 1 boss per zone, or Act 1 mini-bosses like in Sonic 3 and Knuckles. When you finish the short main game there are many challenge levels to play which are all pretty fun along with red rings to collect. Completing these extras you can unlock new music to play in levels and missions and artwork. The music in this game is also awesome which is to be expected in any sonic game. This game also has a story, which is lame, some of the voices are good while a few are pretty bad. Mike Pollock does an outstanding job at voicing Dr. Robotnik/Eggman and a few scenes are fun to watch, but most are pretty lame. Classic Sonic is mute in this game but it works very well with his over-expressive character which I love. I wont dive any further into the story, but this is definitely one of the best sonic games to date and is a must have for any person who has played a sonic game, anyone who hasn't played sonic should give this game a try since it brings out the best this series has to offer and proves that sonic is an icon.