Note: This review
contains spoilers for Sonic Forces.
The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has had its ups and downs
over the years, including a rocky transition to 3D, but nevertheless remained
popular and profitable. To commemorate the franchise’s 25th anniversary, Sega
announced Sonic Forces in 2016, which released the following year in
2017 and notably featured character customization. I had pre-ordered it at the
time, mainly for the Persona 5-related DLC that came with it, and felt that the
game was lacking at its initial $40 price point. Now, nearly two-and-a-half
years later with a full replay of the game, my original opinion hasn’t changed
all that much.
