10 Incredible Video Games Released On Terrible Consoles

2. Knuckles' Chaotix (Sega 32X)

Knuckles Chaotix
Sega

Knuckles' Chaotix is unquestionably one of the most visually impressive games on the 32X, and represents an attempt by Sega to do something different with the Sonic franchise.

The Knuckles-starring spin-off is defined by a partner mechanic which tethers the player to another character, requiring co-operation to make it through a stage.

It was nothing if not a bold attempt to switch-up the series' formula even if, for some, it slowed Sonic's signature speedy gameplay down too much.

Still, the level design throughout is spectacular - especially the mind-melting 3D stages - the soundtrack is amazing, and though it's uncharacteristically simple compared to the mainline Sonic games, is that really such a bad thing?

Of the 40 games ever produced for the 32X, this was the single effort to bring the Sonic series to the platform, and no matter how ill-advised the 32X was, this game deserves to find a new home on another system.

Sadly, almost 25 years later, Sega still has it locked in the damn dungeon.

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