All I have to say is, I blame the consumer. Why?
Because the consumer keeps buying Sonic games in hopes of Sonic redeeming himself.
If the consumer stops buying half-assed games, SEGA would realize their mistake and finally put some elbow grease into their games.
Sonic is still crap even if you give him a ring, a sword or even werewolf powers because he wasn't made for combat.
Also, if someone disagrees with the theory of good graphics does not mean good gameplay, shove every Sonic game after and including Sonic the Hedgehog 2006 up his/her nostril.
Also, IGN was too generous. I think it deserves a 3.5