Sonic the Hedgehog 3D Demo

While big studios may have the manpower and the financial capability to release triple A titles every few years, fans have to rely on their ambition and love for the trade in order to design and publish their creations. More often than not, though, some of these indie video games are every bit as good as the ones released by the industry giants and they are definitely much more appreciated by the community.

This is the case of Sonic the Hedgehog 3D, which is a fan-made project that aims to integrate the lovable speed maniac into the third dimension and give you the opportunity to experience the universe from an entirely new perspective. Ultimately, nostalgia is the main ingredient, especially since level design does not quite raise to expectations and the gameplay needs a lot more work in order to be complete.

To start off with, it is worth mentioning that you also get to play with three other characters, beside the legendary Sonic, such as Tails or Knuckles. Since they have different powers and abilities, the gameplay suffers some changes as well, although the main idea remains the same. Hence, you have to make your way toward the end of each level, while gathering as many rings as you can on the way there.

In case you are familiar with the Sonic universe, then you must be aware that everything moves extremely fast in his world, especially him and his companions. Thus, you might need a few minutes to adjust, since it can be quite difficult to make out what's happening as you dash through the levels. On the other hand, the enemies are not nearly as fast, most of the time, so the biggest risk for you is to stumble into them.

Since the graphic engine is one of the biggest modifications altogether, it received some additional attention and turned out more than alright. Hence, the 3D models are very convincing, while still managing to look cartoonish and colorful. Moreover, the music playing in the background is as adrenaline-inducing as ever, practically forcing you to go as fast as you can.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3D is a worthy representative of the series, even if it is not an official title. Any fan of the series should find the same atmosphere as in the original game, although it still needs some work in order to be completely playable.