Okay, so this is basically classic Sonic, but someone went wild with the holiday cheer. Same speedy platforming you remember, except now Green Hill Zone is covered in snow, there are Christmas trees everywhere, and Sonic's rocking a little Santa hat. It's goofy, but honestly, the winter palette works weirdly well—those icy loops feel faster somehow.

Badniks are dressed up like elves, rings jingle when you grab 'em, and the music? Oh man, it's the usual Sonic tunes but with sleigh bells mixed in. Not gonna lie, it's kind of infectious after a while. Still frustrating when you miss a jump and lose all your rings, though—some things never change.

If you've played the original to death, this reskin gives you an excuse to blast through it again with a fresh coat of paint. Just don't expect any new levels or mechanics—it's pure nostalgia with extra tinsel.