Side-scrolling platformer where Sonic teams up with Tails for the first time in the Episode series. You can play solo, switching between characters for different abilities, or bring a second player for co-op. Tails adds flight mechanics and combination moves—tether together for a powered roll or use his propeller to reach higher platforms. Metal Sonic returns as Eggman's rebuilt enforcer, chasing you across zones that mix classic 2D speed with physics-based puzzles. Levels require using both characters' skills: Sonic's speed opens certain paths, while Tails accesses areas Sonic can't. Boss fights lean on tag-team tactics. If you want traditional Sonic gameplay with a partner system that actually changes how you navigate stages, this delivers that.
