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Carnival Night Zone: Sonic 3's Cursed Barrel
Neon fairground and above all the most infamous barrel in video games: Carnival Night left its mark on Sonic 3 players. The barrel gimmick, the bosses, and the controversial soundtrack.
Carnival Night Zone: Sonic 3's Cursed Barrel
Neon fairground and above all the most infamous barrel in video games: Carnival Night left its mark on Sonic 3 players. The barrel gimmick, the bosses, and the controversial soundtrack.
Casino Night Zone: Sonic 2's pinball level
Sonic 2's 4th zone, Casino Night, turns Sonic into a pinball. Slot machines, neon lights, boss, and Masato Nakamura's jazzy music decoded.
Casino Night Zone: Sonic 2's pinball level
Sonic 2's 4th zone, Casino Night, turns Sonic into a pinball. Slot machines, neon lights, boss, and Masato Nakamura's jazzy music decoded.
Ice Cap Zone: Sonic 3's cult ice level
Famous for its snowboarding intro and legendary music, Ice Cap Zone is a high point of Sonic 3. Setting, musical controversy, and reappearances deciphered.
Ice Cap Zone: Sonic 3's cult ice level
Famous for its snowboarding intro and legendary music, Ice Cap Zone is a high point of Sonic 3. Setting, musical controversy, and reappearances deciphered.
Dr. Starline: The Platyborg Genius of Sonic Comics
A scholarly platypus from IDW comics, Dr. Starline goes from being Eggman's admirer to his rival. The Metal Virus, the creation of Surge and Kit, and his demise are decoded.
Dr. Starline: The Platyborg Genius of Sonic Comics
A scholarly platypus from IDW comics, Dr. Starline goes from being Eggman's admirer to his rival. The Metal Virus, the creation of Surge and Kit, and his demise are decoded.
Chris Thorndyke: Sonic X's Human
A young human who takes in Sonic on Earth in *Sonic X*, Chris Thorndyke is a central but divisive character in the anime. We dissect his role and arc.
Chris Thorndyke: Sonic X's Human
A young human who takes in Sonic on Earth in *Sonic X*, Chris Thorndyke is a central but divisive character in the anime. We dissect his role and arc.
Tangle the Lemur: Sonic Comics' Adventurer
A portrait of Tangle the Lemur, adventurer of IDW's Sonic comics: her prehensile tail, her friendship with Whisper the Wolf, and her role with the Diamond Cutters.
Tangle the Lemur: Sonic Comics' Adventurer
A portrait of Tangle the Lemur, adventurer of IDW's Sonic comics: her prehensile tail, her friendship with Whisper the Wolf, and her role with the Diamond Cutters.