Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. That’s how the old saying goes, but where does the shame lie when you’ve been fooled five hundred times? Sega intends to find out, it seems, as each newSonic the Hedgehogsequel brings with it hope and promise, only to have such fool’s gold crumble into dust before your very eyes.
Sonic Unleashedis no different. I haven’t fully enjoyed aSonicgame since the firstSonic Advance, but damn it all if I’m not hoping once again thatthistime they’ll have nailed it. I didn’t learn my lesson withSonic Heroes, I didn’t learn my lesson withSecret Rings, and I know thatSonic Unleashedwon’t be the game to drum cold hard truth into my thick skull.
Nevertheless,here are someSonic Unleashedscans for other battered wives like myself to glance at and dream of Sega’s glory days. At the very least, I think it’s a testament to Sega and Sonic’s legacy that so many people continue to hold out for a sequel that will revive the hedgehog’s critical fortunes. For better or worse, Sega has a loyal fanbase that is begging for their continued love to be justified. It is my hope that those in charge realize they have a very important gift, one not to be squandered.
