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Sonic 3D Blast

67%Game Brain Score
music
graphics, gameplay
92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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In "Sonic 3D Blast," players control Sonic the Hedgehog in an isometric platformer, collecting Flickies and bringing them to safety while battling series villain Dr. Robotnik. The game features pre-rendered 3D models and introduces Flickies from the 1984 arcade game Flicky. This 1996 game was developed by Traveller's Tales and Sonic Team and published by Sega for Genesis, Saturn, and Windows.

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
music2 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game is a unique take on the Sonic franchise, offering a fun and nostalgic experience for fans.
  • It includes a legally obtainable ROM and supports Steam Workshop, allowing for retro mods and enhancing the gameplay experience.
  • Despite its age, the game continues to receive new content and support from the developers, showcasing their dedication.
  • The game is considered one of the lesser Sonic titles, with some players feeling it doesn't live up to the franchise's standards.
  • The emulation quality is inconsistent, with issues such as sound problems and glitches in the launcher.
  • Gameplay can be overly simplistic and easy, lacking the challenge that many players expect from a Sonic game.
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The Saturn version boasts improved graphics, a redbook soundtrack, and unique 3D special stages with analog input, enhancing the overall visual experience. In contrast, the PC version is similar but features fewer graphical elements and a 2D parody of the special stages, although it includes an autosave feature.

    • “The PC version was similar but lacked some graphics and featured a 2D parody of special stages; however, it did include an autosave feature.”
    • “The PC version was similar but lacked some graphics and had a 2D parody of special stages, yet it included an autosave feature.”
    • “Saturn had improved graphics, a redbook soundtrack, different actual 3D special stages, and analog input.”
    • “As for graphics, they were not as impressive as expected.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, particularly in the Sega Saturn version, which features a superior redbook soundtrack compared to the inferior Sega Genesis version. Reviewers appreciate the overall quality of the music, highlighting it as a significant improvement alongside enhanced graphics and gameplay elements.

    • “Music is great too.”
    • “Saturn had improved graphics, redbook soundtrack, different actual 3D special stages, analog input.”
    • “This game isn't the Sega Saturn one; they would rather give you the shittier Sega Genesis version with a whack ass soundtrack compared to the one for Saturn.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay maintains the classic Sonic formula, but many users find it somewhat plain and overly easy, lacking the challenge that fans might expect.

    • “The core gameplay keeps the Sonic formula going.”
    • “The gameplay is a bit plain and too easy.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that the simple launcher experiences a number of glitches, indicating that stability is a concern for this aspect of the game.

    • “However, the simple launcher has its fair share of glitches as well.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story features a familiar quest involving the collection of seven chaos emeralds, which is presented as an optional objective for players.

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