You are right Peanut. The Sonic games do seem to be lacking something in that sometimes you just hold the joy stick a certain direction and he just runs. It is kind of lame. Although, I am a Sonic fan and I am going to buy the 360 game.
I know that doesn't make sense.
Add Edit: I think Sonic 1, 2, and 3 are great games. I like them better than his 3D games.