Sonic Generations was a heaping helping when it first debuted in 2011, and this new re-release is the very best version. From Green Hill to Sky Sanctuary, it’s packed with fan-fave settings. Every act can be played as both a classic side-scrolling speed run, and a thrilling 3D delight. You can even unlock slick skills to give you special perks or up the acceleration even more! Skills are a wicked way to pack perks that amp up your abilities. You can slow down time, switch to Super Sonic, double jump like a genius and even boost like a boss. You can only have so many skills equipped at once, but you can save multiple loadouts, so experiment and find the coolest combos! Sonic may be sweet, but it’s Shadow’s new campaign that is the highlight. The brooding beast finds himself facing off against his nemesis Black Doom, but boasts a bunch of potent new powers. These include stopping time, shooting energy beams, surfing on water and boosting faster than a bazooka. Shadow’s levels are rammed with rails to ride, bounce pads to blast off, and plenty of paths to explore. Whether you’re speeding through a space station or riding an eagle around a castle complex, Shadow shines!

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Sonic’s regular levels are just the beginning, because Generations also carries a colossal collection of challenge missions. There are five for each act. Some are races against the clock or rivals, others take the form of team up tasks or fun twists. Beating these unlocks sweet skills and boss battles, such as the showdown with a mega mech Robotnik!