>>538281509
I think SA2 made a potential "middle ground" between classic and modern is impossible. SA1 put it on the edge by deconstructing Classic's nature vs technology dichotomy and radically moving the setting from isolated islands to populated cities. But SA2 solidified Modern Sonic's new narrative tone away from anything resembling Classic Sonic.

Also, Jun Green Hill:
https://youtu.be/1puIPPHc48g?si=H5Pwm9BN2AfZWv39