It's peak.
Without spoiling anything in Sonic X Shadow Generations, I just want to let the world know that this game is incredible. Ian Flynn absolutely COOKED with the story and Sonic Team LOCKED THE FUCK IN making the levels & gameplay.
Y'know what, after Mania, Frontiers, Superstars and this? My faith in this franchise has finally been restored. All I ask from Sonic Team and SEGA is to STAY THE COURSE and keep going in this direction. Don't listen to reviewers who have a bias against the franchise, don't listen to overzealous "fans" who are never pleased with anything you guys do, just keep doing what you're doing and giving these games time to cook.
Same goes to you, Ian. Idk if you'll ever read this post, but on the off chance that you do, I want to tell you that you're doing a damn good job. Ignore the haters, ditch the cesspool that is Twitter if possible, and just keep doing your thing. You've got this.