Sonic Rush

 DS
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Nov 15, 2005
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 206 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 162 out of 206
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 206
  3. Negative: 14 out of 206
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  1. wegie125
    Dec 17, 2017
    6
    I've actually never like sonic games in general, there has been a very few selection of sonic games that I have liked and obviously there are reasons for that. The sonic games don't have the best reputation and they definitely don't offer much according to many critics. They have tried so much in so many different directions that it feels like sonic is dead. Many people believe that thereI've actually never like sonic games in general, there has been a very few selection of sonic games that I have liked and obviously there are reasons for that. The sonic games don't have the best reputation and they definitely don't offer much according to many critics. They have tried so much in so many different directions that it feels like sonic is dead. Many people believe that there weren't any good sonic games after the first few sonic games but nobody actually talks about this one and I believe it's because it was pretty much smack in the middle of other games. It wasn't amazing but it also wasn't bad, it offered some entertainment but it wasn't always consistent. It was fun though and I feel people leave it out for that reason.… Expand
  2. Untitled94
    Oct 5, 2017
    7
    I actually wasn't a huge fan of Sonic Rush, but I still kind of like it. The graphics weren't the best, even for DS graphics, and the soundtrack is one of the worst in the series (the worst being the Water Palace music). But the game feels like a Sonic game for the most part. I do still like playing it time to time, but there's other Sonic games I prefer over this one.
  3. DavidCharlton
    May 16, 2009
    6
    The stages are entertaining and harken back to the old Sonic style we know and love, but the polygonal 3D boss fights are often tedious, cheap and frustrating, with the boss of the aircraft carrier stage Huge Crisis and the penultimate "unknown" zone being the worst offenders and as fun as the levels are, they lack any of the flare and magic that made the original Mega Drive series soThe stages are entertaining and harken back to the old Sonic style we know and love, but the polygonal 3D boss fights are often tedious, cheap and frustrating, with the boss of the aircraft carrier stage Huge Crisis and the penultimate "unknown" zone being the worst offenders and as fun as the levels are, they lack any of the flare and magic that made the original Mega Drive series so compulsively replayable.

    Another complaint I have is regarding the bonus stages which you are required to complete as Sonic in order to obtain the chaos emeralds. They play out like the half-pipe special stages from Sonic 2 and Sonic 3D Blast, only you control Sonic using the DS stylus, which feels twitchy and unresponsive at best and is particularly problematic later on as the stages get more difficult.

    I'd go so far as to say that you're better off playing Sonic Unleashed. Even the disastrous Sonic '06 had tonnes more replay value than this game. If you hate playing 3D Sonic games, then my advice is to stick with the classics from Sonic's heyday. The reason they are remembered so fondly is because of their lasting appeal. Sonic Rush has none of this.

    Of course it's not all bad. Sonic Rush features some gorgeous 2D graphics even does its best to make use of the DS's primitive 3D capabilities. It's often a great pleasure to blast through such pleasant, colourful levels and I'm happy to say that adrenaline-pumped speed rarely lets up. The levels feature a nice balance of breakneck speed and interactivity, without compromising either (which is part of what made the daytime levels in Unleashed so much fun). The soundtrack is very reminiscent of Jet Set Radio and , depending on your inclination, will either sound fun and catchy or cloying and dated. I must say I enjoyed it though.

    So in conclusion, I would recommend this game to any Sonic fan who owns a DS, but don't set your expectations too high. Sonic still has a long way to go before he can recapture his previous glory.    … Expand
  4. spencerplewe
    Oct 3, 2022
    7
    The majority of the gameplay is actually quite fun and thoroughly replayable. The dual screen split did not irk me at all, and this was cruising on its way to being one of my favorite DS games. Unfortunately, Sonic and Blaze’s final bosses are on a whole different level. After many, many tries, and even eventually beating Sonic’s, Blaze’s final boss is just plain unfair, and I couldn’tThe majority of the gameplay is actually quite fun and thoroughly replayable. The dual screen split did not irk me at all, and this was cruising on its way to being one of my favorite DS games. Unfortunately, Sonic and Blaze’s final bosses are on a whole different level. After many, many tries, and even eventually beating Sonic’s, Blaze’s final boss is just plain unfair, and I couldn’t stomach it anymore.… Expand
  5. CT2
    Apr 3, 2020
    7
    A good game with its own identity. You can go fast, do tricks, and play as Blaze:) However, I have have the feeling that this game is incomplete. Although this game is long enough to be a solid game it just doesn't give enough to experience with sonic and blaze.

    The game does have problems. Coming across some of the obstacles. While some were awkward some are really punishing if not seen    A good game with its own identity. You can go fast, do tricks, and play as Blaze:) However, I have have the feeling that this game is incomplete. Although this game is long enough to be a solid game it just doesn't give enough to experience with sonic and blaze.

    The game does have problems. Coming across some of the obstacles. While some were awkward some are really punishing if not seen coming. The boss fights were long and some had really annoying attacks. The story was forgettable and if I had to remember something from it it had characters that doesn't helps the plot.

    Despite all of its problems it's still a fun game but I can't recommend this to beginners.    … Expand
  6. nikitundrik
    Dec 2, 2020
    6
    I did not found this game fun. The level design was not good and bosses are too hard. But the game is not that bad.
  7. Smg7
    Jun 29, 2023
    7
    Cool game, a good introduction to the boost formula, the controls feel nice and fluid. Some stages are fun, but some are painfully annoying (altitude limit, night carnival) the instant death pits get annoying.

    The boss fights are cool i guess, but sometimes unfairly hard.

    I enjoyed my time with the game for the most part
  8. MetalReviewer
    Mar 7, 2022
    5
    Bland, outdated, and lacking any of the style or substance from Sonic's later boost titles. Aside from one or two good songs from the soundtrack, this one's a straight pass.
  9. Doom_ak
    Jun 21, 2022
    5
    Playing it on DS is such a headache. Fast jumping between two screens distracts from gameplay. I understand that it's Sonic, but on Sega or PC it was nice to play, but for me it was unplayable
  10. DolphinReviews
    Aug 21, 2022
    7
    I have no nostalgia for Sonic Rush. My first time playing it was this year. After playing it - it was good.
  11. Handy17
    May 14, 2023
    6
    Sonic rush for me he's amazing he's good, spectacular more like, he's almost not he's impossible, try to get your 6 year old neighbor to play this one, he'll have a brain disorder just touching the special stage bombs but anyway that's it my review: gameplay: great
    characters: great
    Story: amazing
    Willingness to run over an elderly woman because of this game: 100%
  12. FeelStar
    Nov 25, 2022
    7
    Sonic Rush is a really good title containing a bunch of very enjoyable aspects mixed with a bit too much poor level design. The game introduces the Boost which gives the game this edge and style that Sonic Advance 2 wishes it had. The game controls very nice and has really appealing graphics with a nice story. The soundtrack however is GOD TIER and ties the whole game together with it'sSonic Rush is a really good title containing a bunch of very enjoyable aspects mixed with a bit too much poor level design. The game introduces the Boost which gives the game this edge and style that Sonic Advance 2 wishes it had. The game controls very nice and has really appealing graphics with a nice story. The soundtrack however is GOD TIER and ties the whole game together with it's style. However while most level design compliments the boost gameplay. too much design also contains the 2d pits that Dimps does too much back in the early 2000s which prevents the title from becoming one of the series' best games. Still, Sonic Rush is a good game that people are bound to love or at least enjoy.… Expand
  13. Jimbok3rr178
    Apr 13, 2023
    7
    I think the game is good but sometimes I feel like the levels are bullsh*ting me

Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best DS Game of 2005
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#7 Most Discussed DS Game of 2005
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#8 Most Shared DS Game of 2005

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 43
  3. Negative: 0 out of 43
  1. IGN
    90
    An extremely polished DS title. It does a great job offering a fantastic, energetic old-school challenge that keeps the classic gaming style alive.
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  2. GameSpot
    82
    Sonic Rush moves Sonic's 2D adventures over to the DS, and that positive trend continues with a platformer that focuses on raw speed while still managing to do interesting new things, particularly when it comes to the handheld's dual-screen format.
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  3. NintendoWorldReport
    90
    Sonic Rush is an excellent pick-up-and-play title that's as addictive as any in the series, and has better graphics, sound, and presentation than any title before it.
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