User blog comment:Sonamyfan666/Sonic Advance the real Sonic 4 so far./@comment-115265-20120503033600

I only played a little bit of Sonic Advance, and I enjoyed it.

But Sonic 4 didn't have all the gimmicks that Sonic Advance had. It went back to the basics, mostly. There were some changes, but I wasn't bothered a bit. I enjoyed Episode 1, for what it's worth. I think it makes a better successor than most of the other recent 2D stuff, if only in spirit.

My only grief is that Sonic is now the only playable character in all recent games, with the exception of a P2 Tails in 4: Episode 2, and Metal Sonic in the 4: Episode Metal DLC. I realize that finding a good formula for our beloved blue hedgehog is a must, but now that they found one that works, let's get the others in on the act! I'll even accept them being optional, unlockable characters to play as, with little or no impact on the game's story. I'm honestly tired of Sonic being the only playable character these days.