Ever wondered what Sonic 2 could've been like with Metal Sonic tearing through the levels? This beta hack drops him right into the mix, and it’s way more fun than it has any right to be. You’ve got his signature dash and hover, which changes up how you blast through Green Hill Zone—way faster, way flashier.

It’s not just a reskin, either. The physics feel tweaked, like Metal Sonic’s a bit heavier but still stupidly quick. Some of the jumps take getting used to, but once you nail the timing, you’re basically unstoppable. And yeah, it’s janky in that classic beta way, but that’s half the charm.

If you’ve burned through Sonic 2 a hundred times, this gives it a fresh little kick. Just don’t blame me when you get addicted to speedrunning Chemical Plant as a robot.