Sonic Adventure DX Director's Cut

 GameCube
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Jun 18, 2003
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 333 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 225 out of 333
  2. Mixed: 84 out of 333
  3. Negative: 24 out of 333
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  1. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. PunisherTeam
    Sep 1, 2023
    9
    The best Sonic 3D in history. On the DREAMCAST console. Metracritic doesn't have SONIC ADVENTURE to comment on the DREAMCAST console.
  3. diealegend
    Apr 5, 2023
    10
    One of the best sonic games in history… the ability to finish great stories from different characters that align was just so different and ahead of its time. This game deserves more praise than it receives. Being super sonic towards the end just really makes you wanna do more with him. I wish in the future you can just fly around as super sonic freely whenever you want.
  4. sonixxw
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    This is my game of all time it have speed momentum and multiple characters sonic story gives it 10/10 tails 9/10 knuckles 7/10 amy 5/10 big 3/10 and e3 6/10. This gave improves more with the better sadx mod for steam users that want to play adventure and not dx
  5. chalifu
    Nov 28, 2022
    8
    le voir aussi ces bas ces une honte les petite merde de chaos juste sa ces un banger
  6. Soul-Silver
    Nov 27, 2022
    8
    this game in my opinion is the best dreamcast game and this game has a amazing story one of the best in the franchise and a good playable roster except big and in my opinion this is the first truly good 3D sonic game
  7. KrillerBomb
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    Lemme just say, the reviewers have no idea what they're talking about. This game is amazing.
  8. CrossoverMovie2
    Nov 16, 2022
    8
    A game that I had fun but also have a hard time when it comes to the map and the damn Big the cat stages!
  9. LVB1002
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    This game delivers anything a sonic fan can want, yes it’s sure buggy, but the game is way too iconic to call mediocre, the story is great, the voice acting too, this whole game is worth trying out, even if you’re new or a fan of the classics. Just try it out, one of my personal favorites
  10. LittleSticker
    Aug 26, 2022
    9
    my favorite sonic game of all time
    only thing bad about this game is the big the cat levels like actually what were they thinking when they made those levels
    i wanna run around and throw my body at things not fish
    i still love big the cat tho :)
  11. Zviruga
    Aug 25, 2022
    8
    The only 3d sonic game, that does a good job as a 3d game and sonic game at the same time.
    unfortunately, DX port is indeed awful
  12. NikanSonic
    Jun 17, 2022
    8
    Viele Menschen vergessen einfach, dass es so etwas in der Art vorher nicht gab, zumindest nicht so in der Form. Die Oberwelten sind eigentlich auch ganz gut, nicht mega besonders, aber kann man sich geben, Chaos ist ein sehr guter, tiefgründiger Gegner.
  13. Mx64
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I really enjoyed the better looking graphics while playing on the GC. Brings me back to when I played it on the Dreamcast .
  14. grimreapersims
    Oct 18, 2021
    8
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  15. schimidtwas
    Sep 11, 2021
    9
    Although I particularly prefer the original version, this one is not all bad, even with the textures and lighting inferior to that of Dreamcast, besides having more bugs, it is still Sonic Adventure. Several playable characters, each with their mechanics and history that connect throughout the game and at the end, and also from the striking hub worlds.
  16. FighterBro
    Aug 18, 2021
    9
    Sonic Adventure has to be one of the best Sonic games I have ever played (my favorite in the series). I appreciate everything it has to offer. The story starts with Sonic meeting Chaos 0 and facing him and then figuring out that Dr.Eggman is behind this trying to use the 7 Chaos Emeralds to transform Chaos 0 into Perfect Chaos to take over Station Square and it's up to Sonic and hisSonic Adventure has to be one of the best Sonic games I have ever played (my favorite in the series). I appreciate everything it has to offer. The story starts with Sonic meeting Chaos 0 and facing him and then figuring out that Dr.Eggman is behind this trying to use the 7 Chaos Emeralds to transform Chaos 0 into Perfect Chaos to take over Station Square and it's up to Sonic and his friends to stop him. You play as 6 different playstyles throughout the game. Sonic which is about speed and platforming, Tails is about flying to reach higher objects, Knuckles who glides around hunting for the pieces of the Master Emerald, Amy who is similar to Sonic but has a puzzle type levels going around, E-102 Gamma which is about shooting your way to the end of the stage by destroying enemies, and Big who basically fishes for Froggy (which is the worst playstlye out of the 6). Most of the playstyles you're offered is probably the best in the series. Sonic adapts the classic playstyle and makes it into 3d making it based on Momentum rather than the Boost in the later games. Every other playstlye expands on the Sonic levels and makes them unique like how Tails is able to use his tails to reach higher distances that Sonic can't reach and how Knuckles can glide in the air and dig in the ground to find secrets that Sonic can't find. I enjoyed every single of these playstyles and how it's different from the last. The only playstyle I dislike about this game is Big's fishing levels and how hard it can be to collect anything underwater but when you kinda get used to it, it still isn't the best but it's managable. I also like how all the characters stories are connected into one for the true final fight which is against Super Sonic and Perfect Chaos. One of my favorite fights in the series by far and just shows how much Sonic has grown to the point he can beat Perfect Chaos in base form in Generations. Since this is the DX version it does have more flaws than the DC version but from my personal playthrough I haven't experience any these problems other than some weird camara angles but it wasn't often (not denying any of the problems that do occur from other players). Overall one of the best Sonic games of all time. This is the game that captures the Sonic gameplay just right and hopefully for Sonic 2022/Rangers they adapt this playstyle and expand on it. 9/10… Expand
  17. Lucariuuu
    Jul 13, 2021
    9
    To be honest, the game is really funny. The main problem with the game is the physics, which are a little bad.
  18. saidnooia
    Jun 18, 2021
    8
    This game has problems, of course it does, but it is very fun, the story is ok i guess but the game play is very nice, sonic plays extremely great and even though you can exploit a mechanic like spam-dash it is still pretty neat and you don't feel like it is unfair in any moment, tails is broken, and even though he is broken he is as fun as sonic, amy has some nice mechanics with herThis game has problems, of course it does, but it is very fun, the story is ok i guess but the game play is very nice, sonic plays extremely great and even though you can exploit a mechanic like spam-dash it is still pretty neat and you don't feel like it is unfair in any moment, tails is broken, and even though he is broken he is as fun as sonic, amy has some nice mechanics with her hammer making her an actual different experience than sonic, gamma is my favourite and knuckles is actually good, big sucks ass.
    Does it have any problems? yes it does, the camera is sometimes very bad, big the cat exists and other stuff, but even with these problems it is a very enjoyable experience.    … Expand
  19. PsychoJoona
    May 8, 2021
    9
    I love this game for it's amazing controls and (some but still a lot) of stages; how fun they are to explore! This is definitely a game that is needs more love but I understand why some people hate it but I love this game!
  20. thiedrick
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    i love this game. The cutscenes are so bad it's good, the levels are really fun to play, and the music is such a banger. There are flaws though ; for one, the Big the cat levels are rigged AF not to mention slow, the Amy Rose stages are also really annoying, sometimes the camera just doesn't want to cooperate, and the bosses are just too easy. Other than that, I cherish this game in my heart.
  21. TntSonic555
    Aug 27, 2020
    9
    This has grown to be a sonic game I didnt care for that much to become my favorite sonic game. Take into consideration that this review will be reviewing both the dreamcast and game cube port as one as I have played through the dreamcast, game cube, and modded version of the steam version with dreamcast textures and general fixes. To start of with the controversial parts. The glitches...This has grown to be a sonic game I didnt care for that much to become my favorite sonic game. Take into consideration that this review will be reviewing both the dreamcast and game cube port as one as I have played through the dreamcast, game cube, and modded version of the steam version with dreamcast textures and general fixes. To start of with the controversial parts. The glitches... Yes there is plenty of glitches but most are nearly impossible to experience without trying to do them. This game was basically so sonics first 3d game so take that into consideration along with the point that it was released in 1998. The cutscenes are laughably bad but they are from the early days of cutscene and they still get the story story off clear. The story while a little confusing is harmless and at sometimes sometimes intriguing. Now to review each story. Sonic is basically his 2d self but in 3d with a few extra additions like the homing attack. He feels pretty nice to control and while slippery at times still feels very free. His levels accommodate these controls and physics and are imo the best part of the games and luckily take the majority of the game. Tails is much like sonic but has much more free movement with his flying. His levels are basically Sonics but ur racing him or eggman. Not to mention he has a good character arc throughout. Knuckles is is much like sonic and tails but with his signature gliding and climbing along with with punching. His levels take place in open areas where he must track down 3 emerald shards. While a bit annoying at times especially with the random locations I found him pretty fun . Now on to the more controversial characters... Amy is a much slower slower gameplay character with levels mind a surrounded around that. She cant go into a ball and instead uses her hammer for attacks. Her acceleration is sluggish and she moves at a slower pace. She was enjoyable at times but also frustrating ad well. Now onto the most controversial character. Big... Theres no excuses for him. His gameplay is frustrating and boring. While yes there is easy exploits to complete levels fast not all people will know that. His gameplay did not belong here. Luckily his story is on the short side. Now for gamma. He is a fast paced shooter with limited time. The more enemies u shoot in a chain the more time u get.get. Overall his gameplay was really fun and a nice departure from the normal gameplay without losing the sonic feeling. And his arc was beautiful.. Now onto. Super sonic. Its just the final boss which is really fun. Now onto the soundtrack. Its awesome with varying genres and catchy tunes. Just about anyone can find a song they like in here. From crush 40s butt rock song open your heart to the jazzy feel of knuckles lost world to even the techno sounding song of gammas theme. Nearly every song is memorable. The stage themes are nice and varied and the hub worlds arent confusing. Station square is such a recognizable location and the mystic ruins fits the atmosphere that sonic 3 set on angel island. While yes the egg carrier is a bit confusing at times its mostly another fun hub to traverse. The voice actors fit that characters well but there direction in voicing was poor. Sometimes leading to laughably bad results. The graphics are nice for the time they were released on both versions but the dreamcast version looks much better imo. The chao garden is addicting and while yes a but empty at times is still fun and gets heavily improved on in sa2. This game while yes gas aged poorly isn't an exception. Stuff like Mario 64 and pot have aged poorly as well. But it seems the bias most have towards sonic make it seem like from an outside view an awful buggy 3d mess. But trust me this is far from that. Try this out if u haven't its really a good time. Fyi I have no nostalgia bias for this game as I only played the game through a few years ago. Its ok if u dont like this game its not for everyone but imo this is one of the best sonic games ever and a much better 3d jump for sonic than something like sonic 3d blast. Whether an adult or kid, hardcore sonic fan or casual sonic fan, soniv fan or not, I highly recommend this game.… Expand
  22. MinouBean8
    Oct 9, 2020
    10
    Don't play this game, honestly, sonic adventure is AMAZING, but the DX port just hinders the experience at a constant rate, play the pure Dreamcast version through an emulator, or buy the Dreamcast port and use the Dreamcast conversion mod
  23. neojotic
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An absolute amazing game! For critics of this game, keep in mind that this game was RELEASED originally in 1998 on the Dreamcast and the experience overshadows Mario Sunshine a game released 4-5 years later. Development for this title started right away after Sonic Xtreme was scrapped. The team achieved alot in 1997 to say the least. Despite overshadowing Sunshine, it's actual peer would technically be Mario 64.

    The Directors Cut copy of the game doesn't provide much more except for the option to play as Metal Sonic once the game is complete.

    A must have for Dreamcast and for Gamecube. One of the best 3D Adventure games of the 6th generation and the absolute best from the 90's.    … Expand
  24. HorrornightLp
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Mega geiles Spiel!!! Mein zweitliebstes 3d Sonic!! Es hat mega gutes und abwechslungsreiches Gameplay mit einer sehr schönen Oberwelt und 7 Storys! DIe Musik ist auch geil und die Grafik gefällt mir auch so wie sie ist! Also ich liebe dieses Spiel
  25. tjspells
    Aug 6, 2020
    8
    Sonic Adventure is a great game. While Big is slow, clunky, and his A missions are way to frustrating since catching 5000g fish take way to long, other than Amy (whose level design needs work so meh) every other character is fun. Sonic and Tails is a great transition from 2d to 3d with momentum platforming. Knuckles must treasure hunt for master emerald shards in his levels. It's kinda toSonic Adventure is a great game. While Big is slow, clunky, and his A missions are way to frustrating since catching 5000g fish take way to long, other than Amy (whose level design needs work so meh) every other character is fun. Sonic and Tails is a great transition from 2d to 3d with momentum platforming. Knuckles must treasure hunt for master emerald shards in his levels. It's kinda to easy since 1. There's not many enemies 2. The shards are out in the open 8/10 times. Gamma is about racking up score by shot all the enemies and it's pretty fun.
    The story is like milk. The lines were read completely out of context and thus sound weird but, the voice actors fit the characters well even tails who is voice by a kid. The music is phenomenal and fit stages well from the flutes of Windy valley to the rock of Final egg.
    Overall check it out    … Expand
  26. Wisem
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This is where it all started ... An incredible essence, and a very, very neat overall game design. But I should squeeze more graphic experience on GC
  27. LightDay
    May 22, 2020
    10
    The best game in 3D.

    +Good control
    +Good mechanics
    +Good soundtrack
    +Good level design
    +Good plataforming
    +Good history

    -A lot of bugs and glitches
  28. Cmmcfreire
    May 12, 2020
    9
    Story - 6/10
    Gameplay - 9/10
    Graphics - 8/10 (animations haven't aged that well)
    Soundtrack - 10/10
    Levels - 9/10
    Replay value - 9/10
  29. JP_Wilde
    Mar 22, 2020
    8
    a very good game for your time that today needs a remastering!
    the fact that you can explore some maps outside of the levels, already makes this a unique game! Besides that the phases and the soundtrack are very punctual things.
    The story is also remarkable.
  30. EvilestBadger
    Aug 25, 2019
    9
    This game is like The Matrix if it was directed by Christopher Nolan. (This is to reach the 75 character limit)
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Awards & Rankings

98
#98 Best GameCube Game of 2003
3
#3 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
7
#7 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

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Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 27
  3. Negative: 6 out of 27
  1. Village Voice
    70
    Thrilling and refreshingly buoyant, Sonic Adventure DX-Director's Cut actually justifies '90s nostalgia.
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  2. GMR Magazine
    70
    The game alone is worth the price of admission, but this version features an all-new Mission mode that, while fluff, is nonetheless fun, plus 12 entirely cool Sonic games taken wars and all from the Sega Game Gear. [June 2003, p.72]
  3. Eurogamer
    50
    It's a straight port, with a few minor alterations, and in this day and age it just can't stand up to the competition.
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