3D Sonic games haven't really had the greatest reception for the longest time. However, there are some exceptions to this norm, allowing players to experience the true potential of a well-developed 3D Sonic game. This is where Sonic Generations comes into the picture, touted by many as the best 3D Sonic game to date.
Watching Sonic's modern and classic interpretations interact with each other is a surprising treat that makes for one of the best parts of the entire experience. This, coupled with levels that combine the best of both 2D and 3D Sonic gameplay, allowing players to experience some truly memorable stages.
Players who might be trying out the game on PC for the first time or just want to revisit this title should definitely check out the following mods to help liven up the game.
8 Better FxPipeline
While Sonic Generations is definitely one of the better Sonic games in the modern generation, there's no denying the fact that it's still not the most optimized game around. Thankfully, modders have taken it upon themselves to fix a host of glaring issues in this game.
The Better FxPipeline mod allows modders to fix a whole host of issues with the Sonic Generations render, improving the visual fidelity of the game while also optimizing the render to a certain extent. It's a great way to make Sonic Generations more stable and pleasing to the eyes.
7 Direct3D 9 Ex (Optimized Renderer)
The renderer of Sonic Generations is truly woeful at times, mandating players to use different mods to improve the bloated nature of this renderer and optimize its functions. This is where the Direct3D 9 Ex mod comes into the picture.
With the higher functionality of this mod, the game will be way more stable and not drop its FPS for any arbitrary reason. Any method that players can apply to improve the rendering in the game is bound to be quite useful.
6 Sonic Unleashed HUD
Most people absolutely hate Sonic Unleashed with a passion — a sentiment that is somewhat understandable at times. However, some Sonic fans absolutely love this game and want parts of that game to be replicated in Sonic Generations as well.
The Sonic Unleashed HUD mod is the perfect thing for these fans. Obviously enough, it allows gamers to play through Sonic Generations with the UI and HUD of Sonic Unleashed instead.
5 SU Project: Redux
Of course, the HUD of Sonic Unleashed is one of the many parts that people absolutely adore about the game. The overall vibe of the game itself is pretty unique and makes for a quintessential Sonic experience in every sense of the word.
The SU Project: Redux mod is great in this regard, allowing players to experience the magic of Sonic Unleashed in the engine of Sonic Generations. It's a great mod for fans who might not have the means to play Sonic Unleashed, given its exclusivity on outdated consoles.
4 Classic Sonic Improvement Mod Generations Edition
Classic Sonic is a fun character to control in Sonic Generations. His gameplay is pretty engaging, with most people not really finding anything major to complain about in these sections of the game.
Of course, that's not to say that there aren't players who would still prefer some tweaks and modifications to take place in this section of the game. The Classic Sonic Improvement Mod Generations Edition mod changes up several facets of this character's gameplay to make for a tighter and more engaging experience.
3 Super Sonic Generations
Super Sonic is one of the coolest transformations in the series, with its inspiration being pretty clear indeed. Of course, this form doesn't appear every time in the game, which is why most people don't really get to experience its glory all that much.
Well, the Super Sonic Generations mod certainly shakes up the game in this context. With this mod, Super forms become the norm in the game, allowing for some epic moments throughout the entire experience.
2 Modern Adventure: Generations Physics Mod
While Sonic Adventure has seen a fairly mixed reception, there are some fans who absolutely love the movement mechanics of Sonic in this title. These players will probably love Sonic Generations as well, but the mobility present in Sonic Adventure was definitely in a class of its own for these fans.
With this mod, players can now integrate the physics of Sonic Adventure with the gameplay of Sonic Generations. The end result is pretty intriguing, with the game feeling a lot closer to Adventure in terms of Sonic's mobility.
1 Double Jump
The double jump is one of the most common integrations in most platformers. While certain Sonic games do have this move, Sonic Generations is an exception.
Of course, it's quite possible that certain players really dig the idea of double-jumping in a Sonic game. For these players, the Double Jump mod will serve as a simple and effective addition to make their platforming all the more enjoyable.
Sonic Generations was released November 1, 2011, on PC, Nintendo 3DS, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3.