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firebush03 on 19 October 2025
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Leynos said:
firebush03 said:

Seems a lot of people find Sonic 3 v Mario Bros 3 to be a better comparison… I’ll hopefully have Sonic 3 played through next weekend, so I’ll save that thread until then. Also, funny coincidence: I posted this thread on the 40th anniversary (US) of NES.

I don't think even Sonic's highs can match Mario's. Sonic 2 is probably the best Sonic game to this day but it can't match Mario World which to me is the best Mario game ever made and one of those games you can call perfect. Mark Cerny did work on Sonic 2 tho and Sonic 2 is a damn fine game. Sonic 3 while still good. Kinda a step down. Tho they fucked up the visuals and Sonic's design in 3. If you do this comparison. Are you including the Sonic & Knuckles add-on cart?

Yes, “& Knuckles” will be accounted for as the game’s original full release was supposed to include it (but ended up post-poned allegedly (i.e. I’ve heard many sources say this but have yet to fact check) to release Sonic 3 in time for a McDonald’s promotional lol).