I’m a big fan of Sonic Boom.

I know, that might be controversial.

Sonic fans have long debated whichSonic CDsoundtrack is best between the Japanese and American releases.

Sonic in Sonic Superstars opening

For the opening at least, I’ve always loved theAmericanversion: Sonic Boom.

The chugging electric guitars!

The earworm vocal harmonies!

Cover image for YouTube video

All of which is to say, I love the Sonic animation intros.

And the just-released intro for Sega’s forthcomingSonic Superstarsis hitting all the right notes.

Sega kindly, give us a 3D Sonic game in this style!

Amy, Tails, Sonic and Knuckles in Sonic Superstars opening

ThenSonic Originsadded in animated cutscenes to the original games using classic themes.

“New thrills, classic feels,” it boasts.

This is a four-player co-op game, of course.

Multiple Sonics in Sonic Superstars opening

I can’t wait to play the full thing.