Rather than implementing a complete recreation, the stages are all reworked with new areas and perspectives that new and classic fans have never seen before. The levels found in the game are based on some of the most iconic stages in the franchise's history. Released in 2011, for the 20th anniversary, Generations offers a superb degree of level design that brings out the multiversal storyline's best.
RELATED: How Netflix's Sonic Prime Could Help Save The Games Sonic Generations has managed to still hold up in a sea of other titles in the franchise by merely capturing all of the best things about the series. However, one game came out years ago that managed to nail everything great about the Sonic franchise. His last outing, Sonic Forces, didn't fare well with the fanbase and hasn't been followed up with another 3D title since.
While his first major 3D story, Sonic Adventure, was a hit with fans, it would be an up and down journey for future installments. Sonic the Hedgehog has always had a love-hate relationship with 3D platforming. While some rise to the occasion and become a trendsetter, others don't find their footing as quickly. Many classic 2D platformers struggle to find success when they transition to the world of 3D.