Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone, I hope I was able to make your Christmas _just a little bit_ better with my videos. If I've made you laugh, feel good, learn something, or even made you crack a lil smile, then I’ve done my job 💜 - ✖✖

I want to add that not only are the Death Egg and Angel island opposites design wise, but our goals with each are opposites as well. With Angel island we want to get it back into the air, while with the Death egg, we want to keep it from getting off the ground.

BRO THIS EDITING. Watched several of your vids and it just keeps getting better and better. You're not just the CEO of Angel Island, you're the CEO of video editing

There's also the subtle thing about Tails in Sonic 3, that while some may call him the "easy mode" of the game, when you look at his animations compared to say Sonic and Knuckles who largely power through stages without breaking a sweat. If Tails pushes too hard we can actually see him getting tired, reminding us he's just a little kid but he's more than prepared to punch above his weight to keep up with the older heroes. Especially when he has to got the extra mile just to get a bite of that cherry to go Super, while Sonic and Knuckles could already be laughing in Super forms, as enemy attacks bounce off their glowing chests like its nothing and tear through stages and bosses with reckless abandon, while Tails has be a lot more careful about how he has to go about things. The Marble Garden and Ice Cap Eggman fights being key examples of this.

Seeing Knuckles betrayed by Eggman and then helping Sonic and Tails was such an iconic moment. I loved to replay that part just to see the 3 characters together. Lava Reef is an epic level, specially when the Death Egg destroys the floor just before the boss fight

Finally, someone appreciating this game's immaculate story

Sonic 3's story isn't complex, it's not this nuanced tale but it doesn't need to be. They told a simple but engaging story with heart in a 1994 game with no dialouge and I think that's beautiful. I could literally sit here for an hour talking about how every single piece of this game (except maybe Carnival Night) work together to make this amazing experience but that would literally be an hour's worth of reading. I'll just leave it at this. Sonic 3's a magical game that shows you don't need anything fancy to be compellinh.

lmao, enviorment I did quintuple uploads gimmie a break it was like 5 with my dyslexic ass🤡

I love the detail that because Knuckles’ playthrough takes place after Sonic’s, the island is no longer in the sea and has returned to the sky, as seen by the background of the stage.

"Running away from the cops, running through Eggman land, running out of ideas..." LOL I DIED

There’s one thing I will always love is how this game explains why Knuckles helps Eggman. And that’s because of the mural in his boss fight. That mural tells two stories, a defender of the Master emerald, protecting it from a thief. Or a hero reclaiming back what was stolen. Knuckles merely interpreted that Muriel wrong leading to his conflict until the end where he realized his mistake.

What I love in video games or any media in general: Environmental Storytelling. Sonic 3 did a great job with that and something future games really need to do and learn from. I personally think the setting of the mysterious Little Planet from *Sonic CD* would be ripe for a future game (like, where did it come from? Who/What created it and/or lived on it? Where are they? Why does the planetoid appear in Sonic's world annually? Does the Time Stones give Sonic any kind of "Super Form" and etc...) if the series' creators gave 2 shits about character development, lore, and story consistency within the mainline games.

The unpublished Archie version is really cool. It shows Knuckles’ line of thought, Sonic and Tails grabbing the chaos emeralds from their pedestals in hidden palace, and how they fall into the pit, because of Eggman firing missiles at the ground, and Knuckles showing his knowledge of the island by punching through a wall, not meant to be broken, so The Dynamic Duo can get to the Death Egg. Even the placement of the Mecha Sonic fight is detailed!

The finale really is awesome. A moment of desperation from the good guys AND the bad. If you don't catch this blasted egg and return the gem he stole, the whole thing starts all over again. All or nothing.

everything about the video is just so perfect: the editing, the music choices, the commentary... except the take at the end, sonic 2 has metropolis zone and sky chase so sonic 3 automatically has better level design and is the better game

The editing in this video is immaculate

I think this expresses so well just how great this simple kind of storytelling is! It’s so interesting analyze the antagonists’ actions outside the context of being just for progression. It also helps so much that Eggman and Knuckles are persistent threats throughout the game. Not only though boss fights and cutscenes, but how their actions CONSTANTLY have an effect on the environment: Eggman burning Angel Island, drilling down Marble Garden, Knuckles shutting off the Carnival Night lights. And in the second half, they seem to be going more on defence, as Eggman tries everything he can to get the Death Egg to get back up, even ruining Flying Battery and his machine in Lava Reef as a desperate attempt to keep you away.

i literally couldn't stop re-watching the sky sanctuary part, your content is so addicting

This is one of my favorite Sonic games of all time and the storytelling is one of the best only barely surpassed by Sonic Adventure 2. Personally I really wish Sonic 1 and Sonic 2 had more details for their story instead of it just being in a manual exclusive for Japan. Just small details you know like a sign in Green hills on saying welcome to south Island and some more hints to the Chaos Emeralds And Sonic 2 having more pints and looks at the Death Egg maybe it's in the background of oil ocean And in Metropolis. But it still stands this game is Amazing Story wise.

I actually started tearing up at the end. I swear, the way you put these videos together feels like a full on movie In 10 minutes

I’m in love with these QUALITY daily uploads! I wish it would go on forever

Outstanding!

I especially love that you used the "Project Chaos" versions of the original themes because i think the main point of the arrangement was to do a more live and epic retelling of the story that was connected to these themes. That's especially prominent in something like "Knuckleduster" where Knuckles sings in there (i think) about how his homeland is getting destroyed since in the level Robotnik is using a bunch of drills only for materials to launch the Death Egg again. Also musically it just kicks ass

I JUST got introduced to you, your editing style is criminally overlooked I can actually see which techniques you're using and HOW you made them, that's so fucking impressive

I think it would have worked better if Eggman remained hidden until he steals the master emerald. Just have Knuckle's boss battles be used for Sonic's as well. Because when this game came out, there were only 3 previous games. We wouldn't know if he was going to be in this one. & the hints in the levels could make the player think that maybe he's somehow involved & when he finally comes out, the player would have a "I knew it!" Moment.

This was absolutely wonderful, your editing skills are also very good, very much wow lol.

Gods I love your style, I just keep coming back and watching this again and again. Your jokes are so on point. Also, this is the absolute best use of Pigstep I've ever heard.

I always have to watch these videos more than once because of how well these are edited

Hey man, um...what the hell? This is one of the best video game related video essays I've ever seen, and not just because it's about one of my favorite games of all time. You already know your editing is top-notch, but it's also so nice to hear the unapologetic passion in your voice throughout. A lot of video essayists just read from their script, others painfully try to manufacture passion, but you sound like the real deal. That's just as refreshing as seeing a video praising the storytelling of Sonic 3 and Knuckles in the year 2022.

This dude writes better stories than sonic team themselves

Good video. Sonic 3 is objectively the better game aside from Sonic's sprite imo. The level design in Sonic 2 always felt incomplete, the difficulty spike midway through never felt natural, likely because of genocide city and wood zone missing from the final game, and the final boss feels more like a chore than a good end point. Meanwhile S3K has very nice and consistent level design, and the slow increase on its difficulty feels natural, aside from the CNZ barrels. Mix that with its storytelling, and this is generally my favourite game to replay.

I've watched two videos of yours, and I'm now your newest fan subscriber. Sir, your seamless transitions, taste for musicality and it's understanding, and the story you tell while pitching it in the most casual, homestyle but flawless voice of passionate narration has captured my heart. I'll be looking through the rest of your videos now and I can't wait to see what else you release.

Dude you're popping out videos like every other day and they look amazing! They ARE amazing! And you keep reminding me that SONIC is amazing and that SONIC GAMES (when done right) ARE AMAZING! Keep up the amazing work bro 👏🏽👍🏾💕

The ending part with Sky Sanctuary is godly dude.

Oh my lord can I just say the editing on this video is phenomenal. All the music and transitions to different topics plus the inflection of your voice all work really well together to drive your point forward. Great work man

Awesome video as always, and the editing might be one of your best. You mede me realize something's I didn't see until now. Merry Christmas

Something about Sonic games endings always gives me goosebumps like they always really nail the stakes.

Oh man This is the more familiar Eggman, knew him as Dr Robotnik when I was introduced to him in Sonic Underground. Dictator, heartless and a horrendous threat. Didn’t recognize him at all in Boom when I was shown more Sonic stuff on CN in the past. Im so glad I found your videos in my search of what I’ve missed in the Sonic franchise

Your videos are always a blast to watch. Merry Christmas! Hope you and your family stay warm, safe and happy this holiday season!

The editing,the music,the pacing,the storytelling with clips of the game and everything. This video is such a good synopsis and video in general and I wish it was longer. I am definitely subscribing because this was an incredible first impression to your channel!

The editing in this is really good! I've haven't played much of sonic 3 but this makes me appreciate it way more. Great video!

How do you only have 6K subs? This stuff is incredible! The editing is outstanding! This is more cinematic than some of the movies I’ve seen!

I just want to say that the amount of effort you wouldn't these videos does not go unnoticed. This is some of the highest quality content on this platform. Every topic of discussion is absolutely wonderfully paced, saying exactly what needs to be said and no more. Merry Christmas 🎄

Another excellent upload! Going a bit crazy with the animations but I wholeheartedly welcome this change!

I'm so fucking glad I stuck around your channel and waited for all the new videos. You've set a new high for video essays for me and I'm sure of many others. Great job, really thankful I could watch it.

Mate, this is fantastic. Thank you for recognising the subtle depth of this game. It goes even deeper when combined with Sonic & Knuckles.

Wow. Loved the whole video, now I remember even more why I love these games so much.

I know that dozens of people already sang praises to your editing, but dude, your editing and your articulation are absolutely SUPERB. Your content is just such a joy to watch and to listen to, not to mention the ideas discussed. I'm practically falling in love with these games all over again after seeing them analysed like that!

Great stuff. I may be outing myself as an Old, but it's crazy to me to see polls and lists of fans' favorite Sonic games on KZfaq and Twitter, and frequently see S3&K fail to make even top 5s. Like, I get that the percentage of the fanbase who grew up with the Genesis games is small and shrinking every day, but really? I wasn't alive when Empire Strikes Back came out, and I still recognize its obvious greatness.

I feel like, if Sonic 3 were to be turned into a movie or series, it had to be done by people who really really REAAAALLLYY cared about this game and the story it wants to tell. There are little details that can't afford to be missed, and if any of the dialogue (if there is any added) is even a bit off, it might ruin a lot of things. even with that said, this video makes me want a Sonic Series that basically retells the entire story of the genesis games, from start to finish. I want to hear these characters talk and how they react in certain situations. The game alone managed to seal a place in my heart and in my childhood as a whole. I want to feel the way I did when I first found this game again.

Banger video as always. Merry Christmas everyone!

You've been hinting at this video for a little longer than a year now on your Discord server, and I won't lie, its definitely been the one I've been looking forward to the most out of all the videos you've dropped over the last four days and it didn't disappoint in any way.

This man’s editing is one of the most cleanest shit i done ever seen i love you man you legend.

This vid is really awesome, i didn't think that a video analysis of the Sonic 3 storytelling would be so good edited. Nice job man

Wow, this is so feel done and yet it currently still has 11k views, this is underrated.

4:54 ok but this singular scene hyped me UP for the rest of the whole video PLEASE IT'S SO GOOD!!!!!

The graphical/aesthetic elements in your videos are fantastic, I can’t believe I just found out about it now. Great job sir! M

The mural on the background in the Knuckles bossfight being a prophecy for the final and true battle if you got all the emeralds is simply brilliant and never fails to blow my mind. We don't know shit about those ancient civilizations responsible for the Master Emerald protection but we know they saw a vision of that confrontation maybe thousands of years before, it's amazing

Imma be honest: Angel Island is my favorite place in the Sonic universe. It's a beautiful paradise and I love the way it looks in this game. I was never able to play this game myself (for shame honestly, since I'd love to explore the levels), but seeing it in this video made me very happy. I love everything about Angel Island and his inhabitant, Knux!

I really love your delivery and how you go about explaining things. It's so engaging.

this is the most underrated editing i have ever seen

This was SO well made!! You captured exactly what I felt when I played this as I kid!! I honestly got goosebumps watching this

I think a bit of minor story telling through the gameplay is always the point that sonic “can’t do anything” in 3. That tails flies knuckles glides and climbs and sonic seems to get nothing on his own. Sonic however tends to be the best character to play once you’ve gotten good at the game (which is a funny trend sega used to have like with Akira in Virtua Fighter) because he has no weaknesses like tails lack of quills or knuckles low jump, and this instant shield gives him an edge that no one really can compete with for added damage and I frames. It sorta answers why doesn’t sonics friends solve everything if they’re about as fast and infinitely better vertically, because Sonic is much more skilled at fighting eggman’s bots, most hilariously highlighted with death egg robot where knuckles is just straight up screwed in that fight.

That fucking barrel, I played Sonic 3 a ton when I was little and NEVER made it past that goddamn barrel, it was probably TWENTY YEARS later when I found out what you were supposed to do

6:37 Never realized how well Pigstep feels at home in the Sonic universe.

I'm sure this has been pointed out by now, but in the original stage order, the player was supposed to go from Carnival Night Zone to Flying Battery Zone, which explains the cannon sequence. Then, Sonic would bust open the final door on Flying Battery and use that to snowboard down Icecap Zone. I can't, however, explain the dummied-out surfboard sequence in the intro. Unless Angel Island was supposed to be grounded by the time Sonic and Tails arrive, I guess? Who knows~

These videos are masterpieces, I think that what you make is amazing and that you should make more of them, keep at it king! Don't let anybody stop you!

I'm so glad I found this channel The amount of effort shown and the quality each of your videos is outstanding!

I cannot put into words on how much I love this editing style

that sky sanctuary part straight up gave me chills honestly

Damn, great writing and editing. Love this game.

1:55 “real and lived in” as he passes through a loop

this is only the third video of yours I've watched my first being about the carnival night zone barrel (I feel your pain) and I'm in love with how you make, edit, and structure your videos. its all just so amazing to watch.

Sonic 3 it's the definitive game that separated Sonic from any other platformer in the 90s, and what made him such a worthy rival to the big emperor of 90s gaming himself, Mario.

The end of the video with the wind blowing gave me chills

I’ve been an editor content creator marketer blah blah been watching KZfaq and sonic theories for 15 years the way you have edited this is on a level of genius. Go little rockstar

Dat Transition to Stage Transition, no lie, brought me to tears! Dude! Your vids move me. Great goddamn work!@!

your editing is so top tier, its literally a crime you don't have more subscribers. here's to 2022 i just know youre blowing up this year

The editing in these recent videos have been orgasmic. 10/10 across the board, man.

Ngl Sky Sanctuary has always been my fav zone of the franchise, and I almost cried at the catch of the Death Egg. Trully amazing

This is well put!! Literally just described the reasons to why i fell in love with sonic and why I think sonic 3 & knuckles is my number one favorite OG game of Sonic!! Gotta love ice cap and launch base zones bgm 😂 lol

This is some top tier editing

Your editing on top of your voice make my eyes and ears overload with happy feelies

Exactly my thoughts as a kid seeing the death egg again. Like woah, it didn't blow up! I must stop him lol

the editing in the video is truly somthing I've never seen. it's so good I can watch so money times and still be amazed with the editing. keep it up

bro the way you narrate the video and the editing is so awesome, it makes the whole video even better than it already is!

God your script writing and editing is so beautiful

I love that the appreciation of this game still lives on for so dam long. But the editing is so dam insaaane

You know when you're playing a game and just kind of pick up on things? Controls, story, style, small hidden details just from watching things or messing around? I'm pretty sure it's games like Sonic 3 that'd give you that "sense" of sorts. It MAKES YOU pick up on those small things to make it so great. I just love it so much on how well it's made

bro you made me realise so much more about this game and I’ve 100%ed it TWICE and I’m only just NOW noticing shit about it

4:51 this part was so satisfying

AL my boi! You're spoiling me, man! Amazing as always, nothing else I can say. Happy Christmas and may 2022 be an incredible year for all of us!

Hear me out. Eggman burns angel island zone, to make room for and build launch base

3:24 I had a ridiculous coincidence here. One of scratches on my screen is aligned so perfectly, at landed on the second letter *"N"* in such a way it made it look like a freakin' Netflix logo. What the heck.

I sincerely love Sonic 3 & Knuckles. The environments compliment the story and the music adds on top of that, by bringing everything together in a great mesh of audiovisual cues that tells you everything you need to know storywise, and makes your goals clear from the git-go. Egg guy wants big gem, to make his death star fly, so he turned the red dude against you in order to stop you, go catch egg guy fast. The music is in my opinion the best compositions in the classic series. Every stage's composition changes, and adapts on the state of the island and the environment you are in. For example, Lava Reef Act 1 is moody and melancholic, but still has a fast under layer with the drums and bassline. Then BOOM, Act 2 comes in, you're thrown into a magnificent mystical place, filled with colorful crystals, and the music reflects that by turning into a chiptune orchestral piece. I love this game, and I love the entirety of it, but especially the music. Hell, it's the reason I spent two years remixing the entire soundtrack! Phenomenal video as always 🖤, I'll be here for more S3K and Unleashed videos.

youre underrated thia editing is so good and like omg RAA u need more love bro

The editing skills in this video are top-notch.

Considering knuckles assistance in sa2 with the master emerald. it’s likely knuckles simply manipulated the chaos energy to force sonic to power down upon the impact of his attack.

Holy moly, the editing quality is through the roof! Very well put together video :0

I can tell this was recorded in S3 AIR, but then again, Angel Island Revisited is literally just a remake that stays true to the original (no added cutscenes other than ones ported from S&K) and adds some QoL work. Yes, I know there's mods, but I'm assuming the vanilla game is being played.