Sonic: Project Survival

About

Sonic: Project Survival is a fan-made platformer built in the spirit of classic Sonic games. It features fast-paced 2D levels with signature green hills, looping loops, and midair tricks. Players navigate handcrafted zones inspired by older titles while battling robotic foes and collecting rings. The controls stick close to familiar Sonic mechanics but add a few new moves to help with trickier jumps and combat. Released in 2016 for PC, the game leans into retro aesthetics with pixel art and chiptune music. The story follows Sonic and friends stopping Dr. Eggman from exploiting ancient super animals on a hidden island. While the plot borrows from series tropes, the design shines in its level variety and speedrunning potential. Community reviews note its polish for a fan project but point out occasional balancing issues. Best suited for longtime Sonic players craving a throwback challenge.

Storyline

When a mysterious island seemingly appears from nowhere, Dr. “Eggman” Robotnik’s mischief leads him to launch an investigation on this secluded island. His findings reveal a lost civilization, gone corrupt from the power of super animals that inhabited the island. The doctor organizes his newest plan, to use these animals to power Superpowered Badniks, and begins building his base on the island. After the doctor falls under attack from the supercharged animals, he seeks refuge on an artificial island constructed nearby. Now, its up to Sonic and his friends to put a stop to the doctor’s plans, and save the mystical creatures from doom.