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Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 69 Ratings

  • Summary: Sonic celebrates his 15th anniversary by blazing his way onto the next-generation consoles, with his first adventure set in the human world. Featuring interactive 3D environments and a large cast of returning and new characters, get ready for the reinvention of Sonic The Hedgehog, in his most intense, high velocity escapade to date. [Sega] Expand
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 17
  2. Negative: 13 out of 17
  1. In the end, Sonic nuts will love it. Everyone else should stay away.
  2. It is worth a rent, however, just to savour the few good bits, laugh at all the glitches... and to start crying when you remember what Sonic games used to be like in the '90s. Sob.
  3. If you're willing to withstand the constant onslaught of glaring issues regarding the control, you might be able to revel in some of those aforementioned highlights, but it won't last. In the end, you'll find yourself wishing for the good ol' 16-bit days.
  4. 42
    Sonic the Hedgehog is a mess. While there are a few glimmers of hope early on when players take control of Silver and his cool telekinesis ability, it's quickly realized that the game's design never really capitalizes on it.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 37
  2. Negative: 26 out of 37
  1. 9
    people might say this is the worst game in the sonic series but i say its one of the best. not THE best but one of them. in my opinion this game has a great story,variety, and (i mean it) game play. the only thing it lacks is the physics and dr. Eggman. i one stood still on a loop de loop and was unable to move in that snow boarding stage. it is also the game that silver came from silver. (not the coolest hedgehog but still ok) overall i give this a 9/10. and believe it or not, i meant everything i said. Expand
  2. SethS.
    8
    Attention anyone who is wanting to play this game. Dont listen to critics. never listen to critics, or the idiots who are saying this game sucks. My favorite game monster hunter got like a 5.1 overall, because noone plays it all the way. And just for the record, why is everyone downing all the new sonic games? Sonic Adventure battle 2 is awesome! now don't get me wrong this game has many some flaws, lots of loading, mindless missions on the street that have nothing to do with the story. So those of you who just love making fun of sonic, go ahead, but my fellow sonic fans, this one isn't half bad. Expand
  3. Ok ok I admit that the game is ugly but I liked it, and much, even if actually has many flaws including
    often slow
    bad audio
    bad video bad gam
    eplay
    and a minute to load on a mission equally poor and slow. .. but I liked the game and if it deserves a sufficiency
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  4. JoshK.
    4
    What was Sega thinking?! Unlike the 360 version of this game, there is nearly nothing good about this P.O.S. Downsides include muddy, undetailed graphics, long(er) loading screens than the 360 version, and more glitches than the original. And to top it off, this game came out 3 months later after the 360 version did, which was more than enough time for Sonic Team to fix the problems of the original for the PS3 version. I don't even think this game is worth a rental. Just skip it and play another Sonic game. Or if you must, and you have a 360, pick up the other version, at least it looks pretty and plays smoother. Expand

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