Sonic Megamix

It's no secret that the last eight years of console Sonic games have been merely adequate or have flat out sucked (Shadow the Hedgehog, I'm looking at you). Many believe that Sonic works best in 2D and without a ton of extra characters (Big the Cat, I'm pointing my shotgun at you). Developed by Team Megamix, Sonic Megamix is a rom hack of the original Sonic the Hedgehog. While many gamers have been playing the game for the last two years, I'm once again late to the party. Oh well. As the saying goes, better to show up late than not show up at all. And I wouldn't have missed this party for anything.

Sonic Megamix has been through four different updates. Versions 3.0 and 4.0b change the levels so you'll be playing on new territory. If you've played any of the 2D Genesis games, you know what to expect here and I'm positive you'll have a blast blowing through this game. Sonic Megamix recaptures the glory days of Sonic and doesn't bother screwing with any of the things that messed up the series once it spent a few years in 3D. Sure there are two other characters to play as , Shadow and Mighty (from Knuckles Chaotix), but no matter who you choose, you'll still be treated to the fast-paced platforming that made gamers fall in love with the blue rodent in the first place. Sonic, Shadow and Mighty all have different play styles to help spice things up and this game already has a lot of spice.

Megamix gives you a nice assortment of options to tinker with. You can play the game with the characters unique abilities, or go old-school, which is essentially playing the game like the original Sonic the Hedgehog (no spin dash, etc.) Or you can play the original Sonic the Hedgehog levels with your new added abilities. And if getting the Chaos Emeralds to get access to your super forms is too much trouble, just finish the game and unlock the extra mode which allows you to go super, but you'll only get one life.

Being a huge video game music nerd, I'm pleased to say that Megamix has some sweet tunage. Most of the music comes from Sonic games on the Genesis and some of its remixed. Depending on what character you're using, you may hear a different song when you pick up invincibility, speed shoes, or finish a level. Very nice tough.

Basically, Sonic Megamix is one of the best rom hacks out there and makes Sonic Team look like a bunch of scrubs. If you're looking for a quality Sonic game, you really should download Sonic Megamix. You can get the game and read more about it here.

It sucks that Team Megamix is no more but they've made an amazing rom hack. Even though 4.0b wasn't finished, they've released what they had and it is playable.