Every chapter has a “Classic” and “Modern” variant, with Classic Sonic dashing across sidescrolling platform levels and Modern Sonic racing through 3D-oriented stages. From Green Hill Zone all the way to Planet Wisp, every console era has been represented quite nicely. There are nine main chapters, each based on well-known stages in Sonic history. Packing plenty of self-referential jokes and a glorious “twist” at the end, it’s at least an entertaining little adventure. It’s not exactly the most sensible of stories, but it’s certainly no worse than what we’ve seen in recent Sonic titles. By racing through famous Sonic stages at top speed, “Modern” and “Classic” Sonic are able to put time back on track and end the Time Eater’s mysterious plans. Naturally, it’s up to our furry duo to save the day.
When a grinning monster called the Time Eater starts ripping through reality, elements of Sonic’s past become erased and the two hedgehogs cross paths. Sonic Generations teams Sonic the Hedgehog up with none other than Sonic the Hedgehog - the long-legged Sonic of recent years comes face to face with his pot-bellied past self.
