After a great deal of speculation as to whether or not it would even come to a Nintendo console Sega confirmed some time ago that Sonic Generations would indeed be coming to the Nintendo 3DS. The title promises a mix between new and old to celebrate the speedy blue hedgehog's twentieth anniversary.

Sega have incorporated the classic Sonic gameplay we all grew up loving and the newer Sonic gameplay, which tends to divide fans, into one package fairly successfully. Unfortunately the demo I played only had three levels but it did provide an insight.

The iconic sense of speed is still present. You zip through levels and have to keep a sharp eye on things up ahead as you unless you want to suffer that terrible moment whereby you crash and lose all your precious rings. Sonic Generations really does capture the feeling of early Sonic games well. The controls feel so innate that you don't think about what you should be pressing as it becomes second nature, which helps immerse you in the game.

Thankfully Sonic Generations also strips away superfluous power-ups, transformations and additional characters, which have all plagued the most recent Sonic games and caused a great deal of debate amongst fans about whether they help or hinder the franchise.

The contemporary portions of Sonic Generation look set to replicate the Sonic Rush games and the boss battle we played certainly indicate that this is the case. At the moment it seems like Sega have got the balance correct and Sonic Generations will indeed be a celebration of the Sonic franchise. Hopefully this won't change by the time the final version comes out next month.

Sonic Generations features classic moves, enemies and stages that are bound to please fans. All of the stages in the Nintendo 3DS version are exclusive to the console, other than the iconic Green Hill Zone. In addition to this the inclusion of a multiplayer versus mode means the 3DS version of Sonic Generations is a very tempting one.

With just a month to go until Sonic Generations hits shelves worldwide, except Japan as it is due out there in December, we're hoping that it proves to take heavily from the early games and lightly from the new games. While Nintendo consoles have fared well with Sonic games, such as Rush and Colours, the 'Sonic Cycle' has become so commonplace that fans are often put off before a game is even released.

What we've experienced of Sonic Generations so far, and what Sega has revealed about it, we're hoping that it is indeed the nostalgic gaming experience that all gaming anniversaries deserve. Fast, frantic and a heck of a lot of fun is what we want from Sonic Generations and so far it is proving to be just that.