Sonic Unleashed PlayStation 2
Metascore
66 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. IGN
    70
    Sonic Unleashed is half great game and half tedious gimmick.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    70
    The faster Sonic levels are a real treat, and Sonic Unleashed has many high points to balance out the lows. The real bummer is not so much the concept of the werehog sections as it is how these portions of the game painfully drag the rest of the game down.
  3. Gamers' Temple
    68
    Sonic Unleashed is a decent Sonic game for someone that can overlook the slower Night stages. The Werehog missions aren't all the way bad but when played several times in a row, they tend to become repetitive and unwelcome.
  4. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    60
    The problem is that while portions of Unleashed are entertaining, the two styles never meld into a cohesive new experience. [Feb 2009, p.75]
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  5. Eurogamer Portugal
    50
    The Playstation 2 version of Sonic Unleashed is not the return of this character to its glorious days that fans wished for. It’s a mediocre title although it contains some positive aspects. Meanwhile we advise fans to go with the versions for the new generations of consoles.

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User Score
6.8 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. nonofyourbuisnessnonofyourbuissness
    9
    i would like to rate it at a nine because it was really great during the day levels i mean how much fun is it to smash through any object at break neck speed. and the night levels were a let down through still fun i over all loved the game! ps the opening movie awsome… Full Review »
  2. KendylKlownfish
    7
    Though it's gimmicky, Sonic Unleashed resurrects some color into the series. It's also a perfect game for children of all ages. Pros: Refined graphics, control, camera, and audio its predecessors lacked; the daytime Sonic levels are fast and fun. Cons: The too gimmicky "Werehog" stages happen too frequently and are slow and dull; boring town sequences.… Full Review »
  3. DiscoDiva
    7
    Beautiful music and great PS2 graphics. As everyone would say, It's amazing in the day stage and so, so but still memorable in the night. Ton of unloackables. Cute cutscenes, a spectatular opening but its just werehog that was too tad annoying and glitchy for this game not to get a 9.… Full Review »
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