I've been playing a lot of 2D Sonic but I'm still not sure how I feel about it, specifically the Genesis era.
I know it also depends on what you grew up with.
Sonic has complex level design with a lot of different routes, tons of speed, multiple characters (eventually) and challenges.
But I can't help feel that Mario, especially Mario 3 and World have a degree of polish these games just can't touch, like everything is intricately crafted.
@aceattveg
I think that's a very apt way to describe the design philosophy for the two series in general.
Nintendo has focused on refining Mario over the years. Seeing what works and doesn't and really polishing it.
My understanding of Sega is a lot of the Sonic series has been rushed, especially in the 3D era, but a little in the 2D era too. Sonic CD and Sonic 2 were being made at the same time. Sega also seems to rarely look at what works to refine. Just ship and start on the next idea.
I grew up with Megadrive. So I'm a bit more of a Sonic guy. Although I'm also for the co-op gameplay since Sonic 2 (when the 2p could be played with Tails).
I think It's growing up with the game and also maybe some determinant aspect like that.
I also had the NES (until the Megadrive arrived) and I didn't dislike Mario. The problem is that I like 2, which is the most different...
@edhelangas@aceattveg
Yeah. I grew up with a Genesis and Sonic 2 was the first one I played on it so I for sure have a bias favoring it. I really loved when we got Sonic Mania and saw what can happen when Sonic gets some refinement love.
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