Overview

• Critics broadly praise Lizardcube’s revival for painterly hand‑drawn visuals, fluid animation, and deep, combo‑driven combat systems.
• Stages mix linear progression with optional routes and traversal upgrades that encourage revisiting levels, and post‑game Arcade and Boss Rush modes add replay.
• Common criticisms cite occasional input quirks and recovery frames, inconsistent checkpoints, some overlong levels, and uneven enemy variety.
• Reported runtimes vary significantly across reviews, ranging from roughly six hours to about 15–20 depending on exploration and optional content.
• The game launches Aug. 29 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, and PC for about $29.99, with a demo available, three‑day early access via a Digital Deluxe edition, an early‑2026 Sega Villains Stage DLC featuring Dr. Eggman, and a soundtrack led by Tee Lopes with contributions from Yuzo Koshiro.