You can't realistically make this game like this and have it be polished, it would probably be a bug-fest But yeah it would be cool 😅

I still think about this video few years after I saw it for the first time, and it still blows me away, might be one of my favorite KZbin videos of all time

I wasn’t gonna comment, but this story is just so bad I couldn’t help myself. I’m not trying to be mean, but it’s honestly one of the worst-written Sonic fanfics I’ve ever seen. The pacing is a mess, the characters are boring and inconsistent, and the whole thing feels like it was slapped together without much thought. Let me break it down for you: ACT 1 This act is by far the worst and feels like you barely developed it at all, which is ironic since it’s the start. Let’s start with Rouge. Why is she just… in the group now? She’s a thief. Why would Sonic or anyone trust her so quickly? Her relationship with the cast feels completely unearned. You don’t show her growing closer to anyone; she’s just suddenly their friend. Then Blaze-why the hell did you make her from the future? That completely screws over her original backstory as a character from the Sol Dimension. And on top of that, you gave her the personality of a cardboard box. She’s just as lifeless and boring as she was in Sonic ’06, which is a missed opportunity to fix what that game ruined. Silver and Blaze just stumble on a time machine? Seriously? And then it conveniently drops them right into a fight with Eggman? That’s so lazy. And what’s with Shadow? He’s brainwashed again, then just snaps out of it, switches sides, and everyone’s like, “Yeah, sure, he’s cool now.” No one questions this? It’s so forced and weird. Metal Sonic shows up, only to get completely undermined by Omega for no good reason. Why didn’t Eggman put the Chaos Emerald in Metal instead of Omega? It’s dumb. Also, Shadow randomly decides Omega is good-why? He just met him. Meanwhile, poor Metal gets nothing. Shade is the worst here, though. She doesn’t question Shadow attacking her, she just joins up with him like it’s no big deal. And why does she not recognize the Chaos Emerald when her tribe literally guarded the Master Emerald, which was surrounded by Chaos Emeralds? It’s inconsistent and lazy writing. Also, how the hell does Shadow know where Tails’ workshop is? He’s never been there. And Rouge fist-bumping Omega? Why? Their friendship feels so rushed and forced it’s painful. Same with Knuckles and Shade-how do they not have a meaningful conversation about their shared heritage? That’s a huge missed opportunity. And let’s talk about how Rouge and Blaze are written. Rouge is boring as hell. Where’s her charm? Her sass? Her Rouge-ness? She sounds like Amy half the time. And Blaze-taking away her Sol Dimension backstory makes her flat and lifeless. You disrespected her entire character by turning her into a bland sidekick. OTHER ISSUES • Cryono is overpowered as hell, and her sudden rebellion against Eggman comes out of nowhere. She’s loyal one second, then out of the blue she’s like, “I don’t want to do this anymore.” It’s laughable. • The time machine stuff is dumb. Why does it have a “video mode” that conveniently lets the Chaotix spy on Eggman? That makes zero sense. • Cream being part of this war is stupid. Tails was a genius at 8, sure, but Cream is five. There’s no logical reason for her to be fighting robots. FINAL THOUGHTS This story is just way too fast-paced and relies on coincidences and forced character relationships. The plot doesn’t make sense, the characters are inconsistent, and most of them are so boring they might as well not be there. Rouge and Blaze are completely ruined, and Knuckles’ whole heritage storyline is wasted. If you’re gonna write a story, take the time to develop the relationships and dynamics. Slow the hell down and let things breathe. Show us the characters’ personalities instead of telling us, and for god’s sake, stop ignoring what makes these characters special in the first place.

Big ended up in jail for tax evasion because he gave them fish instead of rings

Cmon Sega/Sonic Team, give SA1&2 The Crash/Spyro remake treatment and let the sales prove that SA3 is wanted

I do want an SA3 (and I love this video), but these days, we don't need one. It's thanks to people like you that really pushed Sega to re-evaluate and return the series to the things people liked. Now we have Shadow Generations. Something nobody would've ever thought of when this video came out. We even got fully 3D boost levels, which we've never had before.

Glad to have you back

Missed an opportunity for Big to say Go Fish.

These is great. Please continue the story with Sonic adventure 4

So happy to see new updates for the channel!! also happy holidays 🎉

Im saying this NOW WHISPER SHOULD BE IN SHOOTING NOT THE GOOFY AHH AVATAR NOOOOO

Hey man what's up it's been a hot minute! i remember watching your SA3 Video years ago and you inspired me to make my own sprite animated series on that and further down the line i wanted to ask if i could adapt you Sa3 Story for a future movie i want to make

I love the fact that Rouge kept Shadow's inhibitor ring.. This truly feels as a sequel to SA2

…dude. This is a nearly perfect pitch!!! You’ve excelled over mediocre stories like 06 and forces and I could argue some of Sonic’s other stories. Some lines and actions seem off for some characters but everything is there!!!

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Tails: 1:18 *commits suicide*

Hey there you’ll probably never respond but can I ruffly adapt your sa3 story into my sonic comic? I’ll give you full lettering story writing and plotting credit. I really love your story it would be so cool to work with you.

They will not use Shade. They do not have rights to the media in Sonic Chronicles. It is an excellent opportunity to bring in an old forgotten character, or to make a new one tho. Also, I do not think it's right to separate the Chaotixs. Either Vector or Espio should be the hunter. I think it make sense to make Vector a hunter because he is a detective.

This is actually very creative.! I loved the moment where Silver and Blaze go back to the future and they look at the time machine thinking about going back to Sonic and the gang..

I'm all for rogue X knuckles (Ronuckles)

I was a big fan of your SA3 video and subscribed because of it. Boy am I glad that I stayed subscribed.

The goal blocks do nothing mod didn’t work for me, but I did find a better mod that skips the special stages and just teleports you to the chaos emerald. Now I don’t have to play the worst special stages of all time.

I watched your SA3 video 2 years ago and really enjoyed it. But I accepted that you wouldn't make any more videos like that, and it was just a one-time thing. But I'm totally down for more videos from you.

I know i'm the 20th guy to say it But man i love your SA3 Pitch, it revived my interest in the series after so many "brand" years, where being a Sonic fan was just a trend because "oh self-aware memes" But your video reminded of something I cared for everything Sonic did, it was a fun and creative world i could just lose myself in, alongside the games being increibly fun And yes Sonic 1 is such a solid platformer with a lot of charisma and the fan upgrades just make it age like wine

I’m glad you’re back Lightning! You’re SA3 vid lit a creative spark in me, so im glad you’re back.

I have got to say, your editing style and sense of humour are both really great. Seeing that you enjoy Brickuribox's videos too makes me happy, and it makes a lot of sense - I can see his influence on your style here. I was wondering how you could manage to fill twenty seven minutes with Sonic 1 discussion, and you pulled it off and made that time feel like ten minutes. Great video. If this is the bar of quality you are setting, I can tell that this series is going to be one I enjoy a lot. Also, I very much appreciate how much you share and highlight fan-content that you enjoy. Please keep doing that, it's wonderful and I imagine any of the creatives who see these videos appreciate it too. I also appreciate good video chapters, so thank you for that. This is amazing for your first review, I hope you are proud of it.

18:36 That route wasn't for Amy, it was a route in the original game that you can access by obtaining the speed shoes at the very beginning of Act 1 and using the slope with a red spring in that area to launch yourself over the wall.

If anyone Is going to play Sonic origins. I would recommend getting the ultrafix mod which released version 2 as part of the Sonic hacking contest

Yoooo!!!! Another lightningdude upload! I remember watching your sa3 pitch, your videos are awesome!

Really love the idea you got there, your pitch for Sonic Adventure 3 is awesome!🤩

MY GOAT!!!!! HE'S BACK!!!!!!!!!!

Super thrilled to see you making more sonic content! I remember seeing your video about 2 yrs ago, right when I started getting into the sonic the hedgehog franchise after purchasing sa2 on steam. The video moved me massively from how creative and well made it was! It inspired me so much I began to write my own pitch for an sa3 story (it's on and off project but its fun when I get to it!). Very excited for your big return to youtube!

All I can say is, love your content! And take your time! Don’t rush! We will definitely be patiently waiting!

looking forward to it!

I really love this video and I wonder what your thoughts are on sonic frontiers, given it’s a more serious story and better characterization

I think a lot of the mechanics mentioned in this would work well, like shooting while grinding, weapon swap outs etc, but seriously of sega wanna do this get the writers from SA2 and leave the mechanics to the devs from it takes two, it'd be a flawless platformer and the co op would be epic

> SA3 video with blaze in the thumbnail > look inside > silver in most scenes shes mentioned pain.

Counter argument, there's no need to make another numbered title as a sequel to a game that came out 20 years ago. All that will do is divide the fandom, it will never truly commit to fulfilling old fans expectations of SA1 and 2, and will do a half assed job. Having it be driven by nostalgia rather than standing on its own two feet will give Sega an excuse to be lazy and throw member-berries around. In fact I'd say SA2 wasn't even a realistic sequel to SA1 anyway, they just numbered it to bank on SA1s success. Instead make a new title that takes elements from SA1 and 2s gameplay style without constraining dev creativity. All sonic fans really want is proper honor and characterization to the franchises great cast, good momentum based gameplay with good bouncing, rolling and jumping physics, and maybe a chao garden.

Elijah wood the perfect choice for Spyro

Not super silver ha

shade can't be in SA3 because. K E N P E N D E R S.....

5:27 NO every player should see if they are bad at the game or not

maybe the real sonic adventure 3 was the firends we made along the way.....

Elijah wood the perfect choice for Spyro