Really really really bad

Still really bad. The physics is horrible. You can be at full speed and jump in the air and then magically stop on a dime if you let go of the d-pad. This fundamental change ruins the game, and it would be totally unplayable if it wasnt for the "homing attack", which is on pair to a 100% auto aim in an FPS. Allowing auto "aim" takes out the main challenge in a 2D sonic game.

I am a long time fan, but this version makes me sick...

Ned Scott about Sonic The Hedgehog 4™ Episode I