Remember that classic Sonic 2 vibe but with a twist? Sonic 2 Heroes throws you into the same speedy chaos, but now you've got Tails and Knuckles tagging along—each with their own moves. Tails can fly you out of tight spots, Knuckles smashes through walls, and Sonic... well, he's still the fastest thing on two legs.

The levels feel familiar at first, but the team mechanic changes how you approach them. I kept forgetting Knuckles could climb until I got stuck in Chemical Plant Zone—turns out brute force isn't always the answer. The music's still that perfect Genesis-era synth, and the special stages? Even more chaotic with three characters bouncing around.

It's basically Sonic 2 with extra options and a few surprises for anyone who's memorized the original routes. You'll probably replay Marble Garden just to see how differently it plays with this crew.