Instant speed's been a part of Sonic's brand for as long as Super Sonic has. It's just that it used to be done via Spin Dash instead of Boost.
My Tumblr. Currently side-by-side liveblogging Digimon Adventure, sub vs dub.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3g-62NNoUs
Sonic Superstars is next, with playable Tails, Knuckles, and Amy Rose (classic style), and also 4-player mode.
The three finest things in life are to splat your enemies, drive them from their turf, and hear their lamentations as their rank falls!Because they serve different functions; Boost is an instant, and continuous burst of speed that isn't really affected by terrain.
The spin dash needs to be charged, and is affected by the terrain.
It'd just be an aesthetic change, which doesn't really address the core differences between them.
A lazy millennial who's good at what he does.The old maps interrupted Sonic frequently too. Until you memorize the level design, the fact is that an inconvenient rock in the path, a sudden drop, a jump you weren't prepared for, or one of those insidious backwards-facing springs is all it takes to cancel your momentum and force you to start again.
Sonic games aren't made to be speedrun on your very first time through the level.
Edited by TobiasDrake on Jun 9th 2023 at 9:38:39 AM
My Tumblr. Currently side-by-side liveblogging Digimon Adventure, sub vs dub.You know, I have to wonder if Lost World's infinite Spin Dash was just a huge oversight that they just decided to keep since it's already in, a glitch, or an actual mechanic that they intentionally came up with to probably make up for the lack of a boost, although maybe that last part isn't the case because in the Wii U version Super Sonic actually boosts instead.
Regardless, so far the one I'm leaning the least towards is it being a glitch. It's in both versions, it's way too coincidental in my eyes.
No rain could douse the flames that burn within me!Yep. That's the consequence of playing a character whose reaction time and situational awareness is way better than any human's ever could be.
Canon Sonic is presumably doing S-Tier speedruns on his first try, no sweat. But it takes a lot of practice for the human player to simulate that.
Edited by TobiasDrake on Jun 9th 2023 at 12:22:32 PM
My Tumblr. Currently side-by-side liveblogging Digimon Adventure, sub vs dub.That would apply to Sonic 1.
Sonic 3 is more exploration based, but without sacrificing the speed.
Rules of the Internet 45. Rule 45 is a lie. Check out my art if you notice.The Sonic Stadium has footage of the animated intro to Superstars.
The new character is some hapless goober in a concealing helmet.
How disappointing.
I'd love for Mecha sonic to appear. But he steps on Metal's toes so much I can't see him appearing unless it's to some how differ him further from his shorter brother. Perhaps Mecha would have to drop the 'sonic' part of his gimmick to justify him appearing along side Metal in future classic appearances.

Classic Sonic should be less about instant speed and more about momentum.