User blog comment:Kagimizu/Sonic Adventure 3 Rumors/@comment-1669199-20120726020642

"While some fans fondly remember the series, it’s also pointed to as the beginning of the end for the entire Sonic franchise due to its emphasis on playing as other characters. Sonic Team has done some quality work in recent years, namely with Sonic Colors and Sonic Generations. Why break a good streak by returning to a troubled design?"

The entire franchise? Just for having other playable characters? Yup, I detect signs of the Sonic Cycle happening already.