and it followed a very similar trajectory. In 1998, Sonic Adventure was the franchise’s first true foray into 3D platforming, much like Super Mario 64 was the Italian plumber’s first in 1996.

I shouldn't have been. Not only is it a return to form for Shadow, but it features some of the best 3D Sonic levels in the series, period, thanks to some really clever bits of level design and a ...