@BeerIsAwesome Origins really did drop at the perfect time, didn't it? It hit just right for a lot of folks, myself included. You're right, though, I do miss the «save anywhere, any time» feature from those PS2 collections, which is why I reckon they're still my gold standard (that, and they separate out the three different versions of Sonic 3 & Knuckles, with the original soundtrack still intact).
Yep, I wear those same rose-tinted specs. There are some Sonic games I'll avoid, not enjoy as much, or otherwise refer to as being objectively bad, but the fact that I've still given 'em a shot to form an opinion speaks volumes (because heck, some really are a struggle to play).
Speaking of which, I can't stand either of the Spinball games, so I'm with you on that one!
As much as I love all three of the Sumo Digital kart racers, I've never been able to platinum any of 'em thanks to their inclusion of four-player and online trophies. Unleashed was (and is) a monumental platinum; having to complete three flawless runs of Eggmanland is just… yikes. Colours Ultimate is probably your best secondary option for a Sonic plat, after Frontiers. It's not as demanding as Forces but still requires some focus. Helps that the game's super-short, so it doesn't take too long.
Please do continue to share your progress every now and again (if possible; no pressure)!
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