A "deep" look at the game reveals a fundamental design paradox: Sonic’s character is supposed to be untouchable and infinitely fast, but a fighting game requires balance and vulnerability.
Critics often note that the game has "Big Marvel vs. Capcom energy". This refers to the fast-paced, "touch-of-death" combo systems where one mistake can lead to a massive string of attacks. Sonic Smackdown
To make the game fair, the developers had to introduce "recovery frames"—moments where Sonic is stationary and open to attack. A "deep" look at the game reveals a
