Play Sonic 3 Delta Online

If you've ever played Sonic 3 & Knuckles and thought, "Man, this is great—but what if it was even better?" then Sonic 3 Delta is basically your answer. It's not just a rom hack—it's like someone took the original, polished every rough edge, and sprinkled in just enough new stuff to keep even die-hard fans on their toes.

The controls feel tighter, the levels have sneaky little tweaks (good luck spotting them all on your first run), and somehow, it still manages to nail that classic Genesis vibe. I remember booting it up and immediately noticing how much smoother Sonic's movement was—no weird momentum hiccups when you change direction mid-spin dash.

And yeah, it’s still the same zones you remember, but with enough surprises tucked away that I found myself actually exploring instead of just blasting through. If you’ve got nostalgia for the original, this is the version you’ll want to replay.