Sonic 3D Blast

 PC
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Sep 16, 1997
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6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 38
  3. Negative: 10 out of 38

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  1. yoshistar456
    Mar 19, 2016
    5
    After Sonic3&Knuckles, expectations were high for Sonic's next adventure. And we got... this. Sonic's first jump into the 3D world. In the mid nineties, multiple video game franchises jumped into 3D. We had some great games, like Super Mario 64 and The legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Some franchises were born in 3D as well, like Banjo Kazooie and Crash Bandicoot. However, some FranchisesAfter Sonic3&Knuckles, expectations were high for Sonic's next adventure. And we got... this. Sonic's first jump into the 3D world. In the mid nineties, multiple video game franchises jumped into 3D. We had some great games, like Super Mario 64 and The legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Some franchises were born in 3D as well, like Banjo Kazooie and Crash Bandicoot. However, some Franchises decreased in quality or straight out died while jumping into 3D. Some examples are Earthworm Jim, Bubsy (Wait, Bubsy games were never good.) and most infamously, Sonic the Hedgehog. This isn't even a platformer. There's this weird overhead view that makes me think I'm playing some kind of domented Zelda game. The game controls terribly, and it's buggy as hell. The soundtrack and graphics save this game from being one of Sonic's worst games. The graphics are somewhat appealing, and the soundtrack is one my favorites from the series. However, Sonic 3D Blast just may be Sonic's worst jump into 3D… Expand
  2. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    6
    This game is okay and the graphics are meh. This game is meh but is flawed. This sonic game gets a lot of hate but I can see why but it isn't as bad as people think it is.
  3. Sanic8mehfridge
    Apr 27, 2017
    5
    I just really find this a not really good game. Not on the lines of Sonic 06, but it's level design is so lacking. Due to the limitations of the Sega MegaDrive/Genesis restricting the features of Sonic 3D Blast to a barren pseudo 3D Iso platformer. It does have very enjoyable music, I'll give it that, but getting past the despicable 3D controls consisting of a few keys for directionalI just really find this a not really good game. Not on the lines of Sonic 06, but it's level design is so lacking. Due to the limitations of the Sega MegaDrive/Genesis restricting the features of Sonic 3D Blast to a barren pseudo 3D Iso platformer. It does have very enjoyable music, I'll give it that, but getting past the despicable 3D controls consisting of a few keys for directional input (I don't think any level design was built in mind with it), and three buttons.

    Now talking about the level design will have you know that Sonic couldn't even go fast so basically the "Sonic" title is only pertaining to the character and not the gameplay.
    There are instead puzzle gimmicks that just do not mix well with the isometric view.

    This was a huge mistake by Sega. If Sega aimed to put this game on the Saturn and I don't mean just slightly updating the visuals and changing the music, I mean literally using the Saturn's superior power to the MegaDrive to render fully 3D models, construct good level design, then this game could've hit the marks (IMO I'm not really criticising here).    … Expand
  4. SANICHEDGE
    Sep 16, 2017
    7
    Well, there isn't much to say other than the 1997 PCs couldn't really do that good with Mega Drive / Genesis games. (Also shown with the S&K Collection) The 3-D wasn't THAT good. It was... decent. And lastly, I just don't like the control. Sonic is always too slippery... or... too slow.
  5. AceDimensions
    Feb 26, 2018
    10
    I love this game its one of my favourites it controled fine for me its not the best but still a good and a fun game
  6. Daniel_N
    Oct 18, 2020
    2
    Note: Rating under PC because there’s no Xbox version available.

    Sonic 3D Bast is....garbage. This “3D” game tries to compete against other 3D games, but fails. The gameplay is terrible, the graphics are terrible, and the levels are awful. I would skip this game entirely, as I’m ranking it as the worst Sonic game I’ve ever played.
  7. Nekellor_Met
    Jul 9, 2020
    5
    Плохой эту игру назвать сложно. В ней прикольные боссы и музыка, некоторое композиции которой перешли в adventure. Проходиться легко. Но наслаждаться игрой не получается. Изометрия плохой вид графики для платформеров.
  8. MatheusGames
    Oct 9, 2022
    7
    O jogo é ótimo!A trilha sonora é MUITO BOA,chefes criativos,e o jogo é muito bem polido s bugs mesmo essa versão tendo sindo inspirada na versão de saturn que levou 7 semanas pra ser feito