Sonic Unleashed

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  • Summary: Having been broken apart by the evil Dr. Eggman, it's up to Sonic to put the pieces of the world back together again by retrieving the power of the chaos emeralds! In doing so, Sonic finds himself in a race against time and faced with an unusual situation that challenge hims in ways neverHaving been broken apart by the evil Dr. Eggman, it's up to Sonic to put the pieces of the world back together again by retrieving the power of the chaos emeralds! In doing so, Sonic finds himself in a race against time and faced with an unusual situation that challenge hims in ways never before seen. Both day and night play different, yet important, roles in Sonic's newest quest... as the sun sets, a new adventure awakens. By completing a wide variety of action-packed stages, spanning the seven broken continents of the world, gamers unleash Sonic’s amazing abilities to save the world, and himself! In addition to running at high speeds, which is highlighted in four new speed mechanics, combat fighting now becomes possible. New combat, movement, functional abilities and platforming are introduced to offer increased depth and variety. Sonic Unleashed offers a re-defined experience for fans and newcomers of the franchise alike by combing picturesque & detailed scenery, an expansive world with multiple paths to choose from and dynamic viewpoints for an immersive and renewed gaming atmosphere. Along with seamless 3D to classic 2D camera transitions, the game is built on a powerful, new proprietary "Hedgehog Engine," which introduces impressive lighting abilities and new technology tailor made for Sonic’s new speed capabilities. [Sega]… Expand
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  2. Mixed: 5 out of 5
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  1. Cheat Code Central
    70
    The faster Sonic levels are a real treat, and Sonic Unleashed has many high points to balance out the lows. The real bummer is not so much the concept of the werehog sections as it is how these portions of the game painfully drag the rest of the game down.
  2. IGN
    70
    Sonic Unleashed is half great game and half tedious gimmick.
  3. Gamers' Temple
    68
    Sonic Unleashed is a decent Sonic game for someone that can overlook the slower Night stages. The Werehog missions aren't all the way bad but when played several times in a row, they tend to become repetitive and unwelcome.
  4. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    60
    The problem is that while portions of Unleashed are entertaining, the two styles never meld into a cohesive new experience. [Feb 2009, p.75]
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  5. Eurogamer Portugal
    50
    The Playstation 2 version of Sonic Unleashed is not the return of this character to its glorious days that fans wished for. It’s a mediocre title although it contains some positive aspects. Meanwhile we advise fans to go with the versions for the new generations of consoles.

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  1. Positive: 14 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 37
  3. Negative: 8 out of 37
  1. thiago52192
    May 15, 2017
    10
    The fastest sonic game, turns out to be the most fun and enjoyable game of the franchise. Focus more on speed, and making a mix of plataformThe fastest sonic game, turns out to be the most fun and enjoyable game of the franchise. Focus more on speed, and making a mix of plataform and racing was the best idea sega have made in years. On the PS2, the graphics look awesome compared to the other games on the same plataform. A really well done job… Expand
  2. Cherryxld
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    Sonic Unleashed es un juego entretenido que te llevará a recorrer varias partes del mundo que, en esta historia, han sido dividido losSonic Unleashed es un juego entretenido que te llevará a recorrer varias partes del mundo que, en esta historia, han sido dividido los continente y hay que unirlos uno por uno.

    El juego desarrolla su historia de una manera interesante y desglosa los contenidos del Sonic del día y Sonic de la noche de una forma bien capacitada y totalmente competente, en donde disfrutarás corriendo y agarrando monedas con el Sonic del día e ir de un lado en otro colgándose en barras y otras cosas con el Sonic de noche., además, este juego también consigue dar una buen nivel de diversión y, por lo tanto, no te aburrirás mientras lo juegues. Así que, si quieres un juego divertido y estimulante que te de entretenimiento y te haga disfrutar, Sonic Unleashed es una opción muy buena y factible.    … Expand
  4. ssgibson
    Aug 18, 2018
    9
    I will always call this the most underrated game of 2008. It was awesome. My only problem is the fight against Dark Gaia but only in roundI will always call this the most underrated game of 2008. It was awesome. My only problem is the fight against Dark Gaia but only in round one. It was really annoying. The night stages are horribly underrated as well because they're awesome and have great beat em up action. The day stage are the ones that need improvement. Sonic is cool as a werehog and gamers and game critics need to shut up over how dumb he looks. Watchmojo can take their opinion on this game and shove up it up their nose. Its a great game and needs better reception.… Expand
  5. ohaiKendyl
    May 19, 2011
    7
    Even if it is a bit too gimmicky, Sonic Unleashed returns "some" color into the series. Pros: Excellent graphics, controls, and sound; theEven if it is a bit too gimmicky, Sonic Unleashed returns "some" color into the series. Pros: Excellent graphics, controls, and sound; the daytime stages are fast and fun. Cons: The werehog stages are too slow and occur frequently; the town sequences are boring.… Expand
  6. Untitled94
    Dec 15, 2016
    7
    Same as the Wii version, except this one's sound and picture aren't as good as the Wii version. The only major difference is the controls andSame as the Wii version, except this one's sound and picture aren't as good as the Wii version. The only major difference is the controls and that's more of a preference. So this would be the third best way to play Sonic Unleashed.… Expand
  7. luigiguy
    Dec 14, 2022
    5
    while innovative for the sonic series theres really appernt flaws. i dispise a decent amout of the daytime and nighttime stages and the finalwhile innovative for the sonic series theres really appernt flaws. i dispise a decent amout of the daytime and nighttime stages and the final bsos sucks. but i enjoyed a decent amiut of the game towards the middle of the game and i kinda enjoyed my time with this game but the flaws actually ruin it

    5.8/10    … Expand
  8. Abdur86-245
    Sep 9, 2021
    0
    worst game ever made. yuck. i actually felt like vomiting after playing few werehog stages which were disastrous.

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