/vr/ - Retro Games

I just got a Mega Drice with one game, Sonic the Hedgehog 2. And while I have to say, the GO2GO FAST sequences are plenty of fun (albeit a little "press right to win"), the platforming is mostly waiting for platforms to move, with the jumping control being a little awkward. When landing, Sonic is sliding more than Luigi, either that or I am doing something wrong.
Other than that the game, is, well, okay. Finding secrets in the pretty complex levels is fun. But based on what I played here (and some mediocre Sonic on the GBA), I don't really get how this series got such a huge following. Because it was exclusive back then? Or is it simply not for me? Not saying it is bad, it is just... eh.

Also, Mega Drive/Genesis thread. On my way to a 4th-gen-idort, give me some ideas of games I should get. Already getting Ecco the Dolphin.