Flicky Turncoat DX is one of those weird, charming Sonic 1 hacks where someone decided Flicky—you know, those little blue birds you usually rescue—should be the star. Instead of playing as Sonic, you're controlling this tiny bird trying to navigate classic Green Hill Zone levels, except everything feels just slightly off because you're not built for speed. You hop around, pecking at badniks, and honestly? It's way harder than it sounds.

The physics take some getting used to—Flicky doesn't roll or spin dash, so you're stuck with awkward little jumps and a weirdly satisfying peck attack. The level layouts are still Sonic's, which means you'll hit a few spots where the camera just doesn't keep up with your tiny bird body. But there's something weirdly fun about seeing a familiar zone from a completely different perspective.

If you're into romhacks that flip the script, this one's a neat little curiosity. Just don't expect it to play like the original.