Sonic the Hedgehog: Genesis

 Game Boy Advance
User Score
2.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 120 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 120
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 120
  3. Negative: 95 out of 120
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  1. Zilcell
    Nov 11, 2011
    6
    This version of Sonic the Hedgehog is too easy and the controls are terrible. I especially didn't like the new sound effects which removed the feel of Sonic that I liked from the original.
  2. JacobM
    Feb 14, 2009
    7
    I don't understand why everybody hates this! Sure, it's laggy and glitchy, but I think the save system and Spin Dash are great additions! You should give it a shot, even if you're not a Sonic fan.
  3. Steve
    Oct 11, 2009
    6
    I got Sonic The Hedgehog Genesis after seeing the bad reviews, and I disagree with them. The game does have slow downs and a different feel, but I still got some enjoyment out of playing this game. In my opinion, it is an ok game.
  4. DistH
    Feb 27, 2021
    7
    It's a Great game!! a shame that everybody hates it. + it's too easy with the spindash. the music is good. but it's a bit laggy.
  5. Silverhedgehog6
    Sep 15, 2021
    6
    I know people said this is WORST Sonic handheld Games, but there is another WORST than Sonic Genesis, Sonic 06, Sonic Boom Wii U, Sonic 4, Sonic Blast, and Sonic Free Riders. it's Sonic Jam on Tiger Game.com the Worst on Sonic Jam: the gameplay is really slower, music also all wrong during playing levels, Knuckles can't climbing and gliding, Tails can still fly but he's power it'sI know people said this is WORST Sonic handheld Games, but there is another WORST than Sonic Genesis, Sonic 06, Sonic Boom Wii U, Sonic 4, Sonic Blast, and Sonic Free Riders. it's Sonic Jam on Tiger Game.com the Worst on Sonic Jam: the gameplay is really slower, music also all wrong during playing levels, Knuckles can't climbing and gliding, Tails can still fly but he's power it's completely uncheck they didn't make level design, this version is missing Sonic 1 and also can't go up kind of properly What is GOING ON? this game is not made by SEGA and Sonic Team, it was a made by Tiger Electronics. i rather be Sonic Jam on Sega Saturn, Tiger Electronics WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH SONIC?… Expand

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Metascore
33

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 5 out of 6
  1. AceGamez
    20
    I truly am blown away by how terrible this port turned out to be.
  2. Nintendo Power
    60
    Considering that "Sonic Mega Collection" for GCN already boasts a perfect version of the original Sonic, this game is a bit of a tough sell, but at least the inclusion of the 'hogs trademark Spin Dash adds some appeal. [Jan. 2007, p.112]
  3. Play Magazine
    40
    There are a few minor twists in the Anniversary Mode, such as the ability to use the Spin Dash that was introduced later in the series, but none of it matters when the fundamentals are so thoroughly screwed. [Dec. 2006, p.92]
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