Sonic Superstars: A Speedy Side-Scrolling Success

Early reviews of Sonic Superstars, a new side-scrolling platformer developed by Sega, suggest that while the game captures the nostalgic appeal of the original Sonic franchise with its visuals and soundtrack, it struggles to reinvent the formula and deliver the expected speed and momentum. Reviewers praise the game's controls and co-op gameplay, but criticize certain level designs and the lack of balance when playing solo. Despite some flaws, Sonic Superstars is considered a well-produced game with replay value, but falls short of the excellence achieved by Sonic Mania.