I've never really played any of the Sonic games but I'd like to give them a shot, what would you recommend as a good entry point to the series for someone who hasn't really played a lot of platformers?
What's a good entry point to the Sonic series?
6 months ago by bearboiblake [he/him] to c/sonic
over_clox 6 points 6 months ago
I cut my hedgehog teeth on Sonic 2, which came with the Sega Genesis if I recall correctly. I never really played Sonic 1, but it was basically the same game engine, except they didn't introduce Tails the squirrel until Sonic 2.
DarrenTheFoxcoon 4 points 6 months ago
For me it was Sonic 3 (& Knuckles) for Genesis. Sonic Mania is a close-second spiritual successor.
savvywolf 3 points 6 months ago
I'd say play the first level or two of Sonic 1 and then (if you aren't feeling it) switch to Sonic 2.
This is assuming you're looking for a 2D platformer. If you're looking for a modern game with a mix of 2D and 3D, Sonic Generations is good.
Kolanaki 2 points 6 months ago
I personally really like The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog.. Sounds like a fanfic; it's an official game. Sonic does not really get murdered (you're doing a murder mystery game on a train).
But it also is not a typical Sonic game. Might be why I like it because the main games are not my cup of tea but I do like the characters. But Murder of Sonic is a fun visual novel. And it's free!
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The original for Genesis is a great place to start. It's not elaborate, it's challenging and fun, and has the basic tropes of the series.
Full disclosure: I've never played any of the 3D Sonic games.
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