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  reggie wrote:

  Sonic 3D Blast (or simply Sonic 3D in certain countries) is an isometric platform game, starring Sonic the Hedgehog along with other familiar characters from the series.

The storyline is nothing special; on an island in an alternate dimension there are peculiar birds called Flickies, with the special abilities. Because of this, they are subject to Doctor Robotnik’s exploitations as he searches for the lost Chaos Emeralds. It is Sonic’s job to save them and prevent the evil doctor from fulfilling his plan.

The title is somewhat misleading. The 3D models are pre-rendered as sprites in a two dimensional environment, resulting in what is called 2.5D. Still, they are rendered nicely and, at the time of its release, offered something new in regards to graphics. The effects scattered around the game really make it pleasant to play. The music is nice and varied, with quite a few tracks; few and repetitive songs can ruin a game and luckily, it is not the case here.

In Sonic 3D, the gameplay changes from previous titles. Now that you can move in any direction, Sonic moves a little slower, and that is a nice touch. The goal is to defeat robot Flickies, thus returning to normal, and warping them to safety through magic rings. Until you send them off, they follow you around and, if Sonic is hit, they will scatter along with any rings you have collected. There are different types of Flickies; some try to return to Sonic while others wander in any possible direction. Finding Knuckles or Tails and providing them with at least 50 rings will allow you to visit a bonus stage where you can earn a Chaos Emerald. In the end you must battle Doctor Robotnik to make sure he never returns to the Flickies’ island.

Although there were complaints about the controls, it was probably due to its being new and very much different from its side-scrolling counterparts. It is a worthy title in this long-running series and any self-respecting Sonic fan should at least give this game a try.

Sonic 3D Blast features:

• Beautifully rendered 3D sprites in a decorated 2D environment.
• Diverse and plentiful soundtrack.
• Innovative gameplay compared to other Sonic titles.

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