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Sonic the Hedgehog 3

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Some subtle changes in style, but Sonic hasn't been messed up yet.	BigCj34	8/10
It's better. It's perfect. Why the good attitude? Come and see why!	Chunkey Simmons	10/10
One of the best games on the Genesis, but something is still missing...	Dorkmaster Flek	9/10
Yo, Sega! How about actually FINISHING the games you release?	Emptyeye	7/10
The Quintessential Sonic the Hedgehog Game... And Along With Knuckles, The Best!	FRIEDSTRUCK	10/10
Three, the perfect number... or almost	Jotun	9/10
Another big thick slice of Sonic the Hedgehog goodness ...	Mister Sinister	9/10
This is where the Sonic series took a wrong turn.	Psycho Penguin	5/10
And so, the first half to the greatest Sonic storyline of ALL TIME.	reddragonflame	10/10
Best graphics so far, more powers, and a faster game, but is it the best Sonic?	Retro	8/10
It was a step down from Sonic 2...	RHarrison	9/10
The pinnacle of hedgehog evolution	Samurai Tigger	9/10
In an interstellar burst, Sonic's back to save the universe	Team_Opeth	10/10

GameFAQs Full Reviews

Deadlines keep it from being better, but nonetheless still a great game.	Azuro	8/10
Better than the first? Maybe. Better than the second? HECK, NO!!!!	Computerbug8	7/10
Oh no, I've got to keep on moving...	discoinferno84	7/10
S3: The Beginning of the End?	FrenZy	6/10
Another great title from Sonic Team	GavLuvsGA	9/10
A little bit of a downgrade from Sonic's last adventure but still great.	Iinky winky	9/10
Lose all our rings, did we, Sonic?	LordAtomic	7/10
8 years old, and still the best Sonic game ever!	nintendomasta2002	10/10
The greatest Sonic game ever made when combined with Sonic and Knuckles!	peach freak	10/10
Truly a masterpiece to remember	Platinum Sonic 10	10/10
One of the best games EVER	Sonic Sphere	10/10
Sonic returns again, but leaves any real degree of difficulty behind him	stonedwal	9/10
There's usually no such thing as a BAD climax, but this is a BAD climax to the Sonic series on Genesis.	Vertabreaker	3/10
You don't need Sonic & Knuckles to enjoy this game.	Zylo the wolf	9/10

GameFAQs Quick Reviews

Best 2D Platformer Ever!	BladeBlur	10/10
Dull	Brak	4/10
Sonic is back in his third series with the 'Save Game' feature!	CChan	9/10
Sonic is obviously the best mascot out there.	Da Jerk	10/10
A great overall game, with few flaws.	DarkerBeing	9/10
First half of a great saga	DCPS2Tails	9/10
One of the greatest games for Sega Genesis	EmPlaya34388	10/10
Grab your rings and emeralds(and friend!).... because this is the best one yet.	firebrigade13	9/10
One really cool game	gamester199	10/10
A masterpiece, the Crowning achievement of the Hog!	Mage	10/10
The Blue Blur is Back to kick Eggmans big butt again!	MegaSonic Hedgehog	10/10
A very rare game in which Sega should actually be quite proud of.	NTrucks	10/10
Wont the Dr Robitnik ever learn?	roadkill	6/10
It's the "Modest Sonic"	Rooster349	7/10
Differing from the other Sonic games, this is pretty mediocre	Sonic Zoid 2K2	6/10
Excellent Game, Cool Classic!	Undrtakr	10/10
God, I love how Tails never seems to die.	WhiteZer0	9/10
Sonic 3 is the best of the 2D Sonic games	Writer	10/10

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