As an longtime Sonic fan, I was excited for Balan Wonderworld. This is Sonic creator Yuji Naka’s first project with Square Enix. I hoped that free from the shackles of Sega, perhaps Naka could recapture some of that Sonic or Nights magic.
Sadly, Balan Wonderworld isn’t so wonderful.
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Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.