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A review by rikuson1
Sonic the Hedgehog: the IDW Collection, Vol. 4 by Evan Stanley, Ian Flynn
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I Really Liked It 😄
-★★★★☆- (4.00/5.00)
My Grading Score = 80% (B+)
The IDW Collection Volume 4 comprises Saga 3: Eggman's Legacy (which is why they decided to use him as the cover for this one, so it's fitting). I can see how some may feel coming into this Saga feeling lukewarm, especially after Saga 2: The Metal Virus, which was a high for the arcs so far. And just because this one isn't as good does not mean it was bad by any stretch of the imagination, nor would I even say it's lukewarm, disappointing, or anything of the such. We got a handful of fun adventures, really utilizing a delightful combination of the traditional Sonic characters along with the IDW characters. Additionally, Stanley provides us with an arc that starts off with an impressively fun and well written Chao Race that was so charming. The usage of Shadow could have given us more sure, but I don't think it was enough to ruin the arc like some would state. The arc after this also had very fun callbacks with enemies like the Egg Viper.
Verdict
Sonic the Hedgehog: The IDW Collection Volume 4 although not on the level of the previous arcs I don't think it was trying to compete with it in the same way, it was a pleasant change of pace from the high stakes arc that was Saga 2: The Metal Virus.
I Really Liked It.
-★★★★☆- (4.00/5.00)
My Grading Score = 80% (B+)
The IDW Collection Volume 4 comprises Saga 3: Eggman's Legacy (which is why they decided to use him as the cover for this one, so it's fitting). I can see how some may feel coming into this Saga feeling lukewarm, especially after Saga 2: The Metal Virus, which was a high for the arcs so far. And just because this one isn't as good does not mean it was bad by any stretch of the imagination, nor would I even say it's lukewarm, disappointing, or anything of the such. We got a handful of fun adventures, really utilizing a delightful combination of the traditional Sonic characters along with the IDW characters. Additionally, Stanley provides us with an arc that starts off with an impressively fun and well written Chao Race that was so charming. The usage of Shadow could have given us more sure, but I don't think it was enough to ruin the arc like some would state. The arc after this also had very fun callbacks with enemies like the Egg Viper.
Verdict
Sonic the Hedgehog: The IDW Collection Volume 4 although not on the level of the previous arcs I don't think it was trying to compete with it in the same way, it was a pleasant change of pace from the high stakes arc that was Saga 2: The Metal Virus.
I Really Liked It.