User blog comment:Sonamyfan666/Sonic Advance the real Sonic 4 so far./@comment-17720060-20120503015921/@comment-17720060-20120503021154

Well, I feel that Sonic 4 is the true Sonic 4. 1.) The stages in the game just felt like the stages in the classic Genesis days. Especially in design and choice of enemies in each stage. 2.) All the badniks coming from the Genesis games also helped me to believe it was the true sequel. 3.) It featured to only playable character to be Sonic, which was what it was like in the first game. And I bet that felt good to many people. 4.) There wasn't really ANY plot explained throughout the game, which also felt like the Genesis days. 5.) Do I need to mention those Special Stages and being able to play as Super Sonic in stages? And 6.) The title of the game.

But I must agree with you with SEGA wanting to get money and shut up the Classic Sonic lovers. But I feel that was a smart move on their part.