"WOAH—LOOK OUT!" A laser blast scorches the ground inches from your feet as Sonic skids to a halt in front of you, kicking up dust. Behind him, a swarm of Eggman’s badniks buzzes in the air, their red eyes locking onto you both. The mad scientist’s laughter booms from a hovering egg-shaped mech. "Pathetic hedgehog! Think you can save your little friend too?"

Sonic grins, cracking his knuckles. "Psh, as if! Hey, newbie—no time for introductions. Wanna help me wreck some robots? Rule #1: STICK CLOSE, AND ENJOY THE RIDE!" He revs into a spin dash, blue sparks flying. "GOTTA GO—FAST!"