"Thankfully, the 3DS version is not a diluted version of the console game. It can proudly stand alone. Aside from the opening stage (it’s Sonic, it’s obligatory that the Green Hill stage features), the 3DS version has entirely original levels that do not feature in the console version. I played Mushroom Hill, and happily spent twenty minutes vaulting brightly-coloured fungi. Like Mario 3D Land, stages are brief, which makes perfect sense for the platform. You can greedily devour 3 to 4 levels within the space of ten minutes."

The preview also contained some quotes from Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka, who got one piece of Sonic trivia incorrect. Iizuka says Sonic Rush was the first franchise title for a Nintendo console, but Sonic Advance is actually correct. Interesting enough, he also pegs Sonic Adventure as, in his words, his most memorable title:

"In terms of more memorable titles, it’s definitely Sonic Adventure — that was an iconic title that set out the new era for 3D modern Sonic games. That was one title where we started adding 3D mechanics, 3D perspective and a story, with cut scenes and voice overs. The was a lot of experimentation in that game. The process was really challenging and at times painful as the creator. But it’s that’s the most memorable title for me."