Fans do what Sega won’t, make an awesome 3D Sonic the Hedgehog game

If you've been waiting for an awesome 3D Sonic game that took the series' platforming to the next level, don't look to Sega to make it happen. Fans have done what Sega has yet to bring us with Green Hill Paradise Act 2.

Using the 3D Sonic Games Development Kit a fan named Xaklse collaborated with a number of other Sonic enthusiasts undertook the arduous journey to bring this game to life. Green Hill Paradise Act 2 looks to answer one question:

"Can a Sonic the Hedgehog game be made such that it supplies a rich and robust experience in a fully 3D environment while staying true to its platforming roots?

"We are here to answer this question, not through an in-depth analysis video, not through a lengthy forum post, but through a fully playable video game experience. After 10 months of research and development we believe that, yes, Sonic can not only exist in 3D, but he can THRIVE in it. GHP's massive environment, winding paths, dynamic physics and hidden collectibles provide players with the freedom to choose where they want to go and how they wish to get there. The only limitations are the laws of physics and the player's own skill. "

The fan made game isn't without its faults, but that doesn't mean it isn't fun. The map is filled with secrets to be explored, areas to gain speed and, of course, rings to collect.

Download it here.

[Kotaku]