There was a little Sonic segment in today's Direct, and one section that caught our eye was a glimpse of the 2D Sonic gameplay in Forces.

Sonic Forces follows a similar pattern to Sonic Generations as it will feature both 3D and 2D stages but the ratio is, as of yet, unknown.

Sonic Forces and Sonic Mania – the latter a more retro-looking 2D Sonic outing – are both scheduled to release this year.

Our first time seeing Sonic Forces’ 2D-style Sonic in action gives us confidence. That goes double when the level Sonic is running through is the all-time classic Green Hill Zone.