Fans can imagine the development process was complicated, with budget or logistical issues surfacing that prevented Blind Squirrel Games from making the most of a bad situation, but Sega should have recognised these shortcomings to ensure Sonic’s legacy wasn’t squandered. Delay the game, or be honest with fans about the state of things.
Every couple of years it feels like the platforming mascot is moments away from superseding his usual reputation, until something like this happens and he’s dragged back into the pits to be made a joke of once again.
