Sonic Colors had the best first impression of any 3D Sonic game
>That beautiful title screen with the music
>Press start
>TROPICAL RESORT ACT 1
>"Oh shit did I skip the intro?"
>Nope, just thrown right into the game, perfect first stage that's a fun little romp to show you the controls
>Beat it
>TROPICAL RESORT ACT 2
>"Is there a story??????"
>Play through another fun act getting used to the game and what it offers
>Beat it
>Finally shown the first cutscene
Newer fans don't understand how much of a big deal that was back then. Generations tries the same thing but it doesn't hit the mark as well