Sonic Adventure

 PlayStation 3
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 109 Ratings

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  1. Sikoandr
    Oct 21, 2010
    7
    good game... but it aint in full screen, it's just a little square format which is weird.. Sega made a False Advertisement by calling this HD, the camera angle has problems sometimes also

    7/10
  2. Tokyochuchu
    Mar 19, 2012
    8
    This bare bones conversion of Sonic Adventure doesn't really offer much over the original and isn't formated well for current displays, using the old 'side-borders' technique to fill out the screen. However, that can be forgiven, as the original game was a fairly great 3D plaformer. It was fantastic fun and stuffed to the gills with content. That's not to say that Sonic Adventure is aThis bare bones conversion of Sonic Adventure doesn't really offer much over the original and isn't formated well for current displays, using the old 'side-borders' technique to fill out the screen. However, that can be forgiven, as the original game was a fairly great 3D plaformer. It was fantastic fun and stuffed to the gills with content. That's not to say that Sonic Adventure is a perfect game... No, no, no. Not by any means. there are lots of problems, including loose controls, a notoriously spazzy camera and glitches galore. None of which are fixed in this version. But the game's fun, it's spirit and It's sheer force of will simply refuse to be undone by the myriad of faults lurking within. After all this time and all the advances in the realm of gaming, Sonic Adventure is still a blast to play.… Expand
  3. JackTheCrazy98
    Mar 6, 2012
    10
    Sonic Avdenture it's my favorite game of all Sonic series. The dreamcast version was cool, the stage were awesome, like windy valley and i liked the voice acting. I think PS3 it's like the Dreamcast version.
  4. TwistedVivid
    Sep 9, 2012
    9
    Great game such a classic the only reason I'm giving this game a 9 and not a 10 is because its not in widescreen if you can look past that then its a fantastic game
  5. pgehm
    Jan 15, 2013
    9
    With 6 unique characters, an awesome storyline, and a 3d engine that dominates all engines that have followed it, Sonic Adventure is the perfect game for sonic fans and a good game to check out even if you're not a sonic fan. I enjoyed this game 100%.
  6. Jonn
    Apr 28, 2013
    10
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  7. DonutSquirrel
    Nov 9, 2013
    8
    This game may have not been Sonic's first 3D game, but it was the first 3D Sonic game to do it right. The Playstation Network version does fall a little short, but it's still fun.
  8. spinnes
    Jul 6, 2015
    7
    Played this when i was younger, by that time it was awesome, one of the best games on the Dreamcast, when the port was announced i was extremely happy, by the end though it seems the title didn´t aged pretty well, play with Sonic and Tails and have fun but the other 4 are clunky or boring, it´s still a good game
  9. yazko
    Sep 21, 2010
    10
    Sonic Adventure (originally 1991) has just arrived on PSN today (USA today, europe 22nd) and is a must-have game for all nostalgilistics (don't even know if its an actual word), and so far after 6 hours its been a blast. For those of you worried, fear not as the Chao-breeding simulation and the minigames are back!! Sonic Adventure offers much more beyond the completion of its story thenSonic Adventure (originally 1991) has just arrived on PSN today (USA today, europe 22nd) and is a must-have game for all nostalgilistics (don't even know if its an actual word), and so far after 6 hours its been a blast. For those of you worried, fear not as the Chao-breeding simulation and the minigames are back!! Sonic Adventure offers much more beyond the completion of its story then any recent entries such as Sonic Unleashed or Sonic 2K6 (erghh i don't know why i even mentioned this one). Fans of the Sonic series will definitely be pleased with the return of Sonic Adventure as it carries all the features from the original game!! Please ignore the critic reviews as it only judges based on the aging of a 10 year old CLASSIC, but yes the cameras can still be frustrationing as well as the lack of a widescreen option (only 4:3) can deter the experience but believe me this is one experience you don't want to miss!! ENJOY :D… Expand
  10. iicccpii
    Nov 2, 2010
    6
    I know hardcore gamers like me should be grateful that the Dreamcast is getting love... But I gotta say that this game really hasn't aged well. I find myself bored trying to beat it with everybody.

    A for nostalgia, tho.
  11. sparriskrigaren
    Sep 29, 2011
    3
    As horrible as it was on Dreamcast. Why would anyone like to remember this game? Sonic starred in a couple of great games and then many awful games. This is one of them, I can't find anything good to say about it.
  12. KrillerBomb
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    One of the best Sonic games to have ever released. Definitely worth getting.
  13. Zzgashi
    Jul 4, 2011
    7
    The PS3 version of Sonic Adventure is oddly just an emulator running the Dreamcast version. It doesn't support widescreen, has a weird box around the screen, and has no new features. It's a cheap cash in by Sega, but it's still a game I really like.
  14. Abeofgradas77
    Feb 12, 2016
    10
    My old review for this got ruined by some hacker, so I'll just restate my points.

    SA1 has a variety of gameplay styles, most of which work really well. It has stages that support these styles quite well. The hub worlds and chao gardens are downright addicting.
  15. FRG2
    Dec 3, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let's see.

    Graphics: 10/10

    The graphics look amazing, given it's time. They really look beatiful, and very gorgeous. All the characters move well and they don't move like robots. But there's one big disturbing thing; the lipsinking. It's just baad. They move their lips way too much to say one word. But its so stupid its kinda funny actually.

    Story 8/10

    Uh, its a mess. Eggman tries to get hold of these criatures called Chaos with the Emeralds, and that's it. I say its a mess because of the utterly amount of playable characters; 6, and it kinda gets you lost. with all their persepctives, specially Big The Cat, who is just dumb filler that serves little purpose to the plot. But with that said, it is enough to get you engaged, and since this is a sonic game, its not really a matter.

    Gameplay 8/10

    Most of the characters have really great control and are a lot of fun playing, although that ain't meaning they are that good to play. Sonic and Tails' stages are the highlight, focusing on high speed. Knuckles is more about exploration, and because the Emerald pieces are always in the same place, you can search for them without being furious. Gamma sections are ok too, but let's get into the interesting ones. Amy's are really simplistic and very easy, not really that much of a challenge, but again, great fun. Then there is Big The Cat.
    Oh boy, Big The Cat. All detest this guy, with reason. His sections are very tedious and just complete timewasters, to the point of frustration, and they are required to unlock the final story. Another complaint is the hub world; sometimes it isn't explained where you are supposed to go, and the map doesn't make this clear either. Really a sloppy mess. Other than that, its pretty great and a lot of fun.

    Overall: A lot of fun and really recommendable for Sonic fans. Don't really hoping someone else like it though.

    FINAL SCORE: 9/10    … Expand
  16. FreedomFighters
    Feb 25, 2018
    8
    I often consider "Sonic Adventure" to be the first true 3D Sonic game. Where "Sonic 3D Blast" was an isometric game, "Sonic Adventure" was the first, for lack of a better way of saying it, "freeform" main series 3D game. It was also my first introduction to the "Sonic the Hedgehog" series. I still remember being 6 years old, getting the game for Christmas with my brand-new, shiny silverI often consider "Sonic Adventure" to be the first true 3D Sonic game. Where "Sonic 3D Blast" was an isometric game, "Sonic Adventure" was the first, for lack of a better way of saying it, "freeform" main series 3D game. It was also my first introduction to the "Sonic the Hedgehog" series. I still remember being 6 years old, getting the game for Christmas with my brand-new, shiny silver GameCube, and thinking to myself, "what in the world is Sonic?" I had many fond memories with the game as a child, and upon revisiting the game, I find myself still enjoying it.
    "Sonic Adventure" is still a boatload of fun to play, the visuals are still great after so many years (even if the models aren't great), the soundtrack is one of the best I've ever heard in any video game, and there's a lot to do here. Beyond there being a lot of content, there's some good variety here, and maybe I'm the only one that thinks this, but even the lesser characters in the game (Amy, Big, Gamma) are still pretty fun to play if you know what you're doing.
    That said, the game isn't perfect. For starters, the cutscenes make for good riffing material (the models are "meh" and the voice acting is rough), the camera can be atrocious, and even though I mention that the lesser characters can be "fun," they are pretty unnecessary all-around and the game could've benefitted if they just included Sonic, Tails and Knuckles and extended their stories with more missions.
    All in all, "Sonic Adventure" is one of those games that I wanted to give an extremely high score to because of nostalgia as well as its standing among other 3D Sonic games, but unfortunately, it is flawed in a number of areas, which does hold it back from being a 9 or a 10. Even so, "Sonic Adventure" has, for the most part, held up very well, and it's still a blast to play even if you're not a fan of the 3D Sonic games.
    Final rating: 8 out of 10 "Great"    … Expand
  17. SlyguyReviews
    Sep 21, 2014
    5
    This game is alright. you can play as multiple charaters to get the whole story but two of the charaters are boring and have nothing to do with the story. Sonic is fast and is the funnest, tails get to the end first, knuckles treasuring faster than SA2, Amy stages are sonics but more platforming, BIG fishing, Gamma is too easy. if your curious play it if not don't play
  18. sonicfan2000
    Jun 12, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I got this game around December along with its sequel on PSN, and I was very impressed! Like most Sonic games anyway, Sonic Adventure is all about speed, and fun gameplay. Choose from 6 stories, each unique, different, and enjoyable. Well, except for Big. Sonic is, you guessed, speed oriented, Tails is racing style, Amy is like Sonic but slower, newcomer E-102 Gamma is combat oriented with lock-on shooting mission style gameplay, and second newcomer Big having slower, relaxed gameplay, but slightly boring. The camera will throw you off at times, and a big downside is the game isn't fullscreen like its younger brother's display, it's bordered. But overall its a great game and you will love it.… Expand
  19. Jackcorn189
    Aug 15, 2015
    8
    The game is really fun for me, but I grew up playing the game, so a lot of the amusement came from nostalgia. I could see how people could be turned off by this game because it is very linear, very easy, and sometimes glitchy. Also, the whole Big section is terrible. Any Sonic fan would love it, but it is definitely not for people who don't like the franchise.
  20. jbeats321
    Nov 14, 2015
    8
    The game itself is good but the shooting mechanic and square flat screen along with the camera layout is the only problems I have with the game in question.
  21. JackTbug
    Jun 23, 2016
    10
    Sonic adventure is great ps3 game, it has amazing controls which you can move a character with d-pad and left stick and the rest are amazing, too bad it doesn't have widescreen, however it's must have, get sonic adventure for ps3.
  22. Alvokun
    Oct 23, 2017
    6
    I did not play the original version and did not beat the whole game in this version either, but I played enough to know there was something wrong with me and the game. I think I just found it a bit boring, despite the graphics and the controls being relatively nice. It is a pity, as I always try to finish almost all the games I start.
  23. twinky4746
    Sep 8, 2017
    9
    Sonic Adventure: 9999 is when SEGA released the dreamcast. Sonic Adventure was one of the first games released on the system ( I'm reviewing the game on the ps3 port cause their is no score for the dreamcast original ). Sonic Adventure had almost everything you would of expected as a 3D sonic game at that time, but over time people say this game has aged very poorly, I can see why withSonic Adventure: 9999 is when SEGA released the dreamcast. Sonic Adventure was one of the first games released on the system ( I'm reviewing the game on the ps3 port cause their is no score for the dreamcast original ). Sonic Adventure had almost everything you would of expected as a 3D sonic game at that time, but over time people say this game has aged very poorly, I can see why with it's bad cutscenses and sometimes horrendous controls but that does not stop this game for being awesome. The game has a very good soundtrack, possibly the best 3D sonic game controls, an epic story, fantastic graphics for the dreamcast and a highly entertaining video game that I believe anyone can enjoy ( maybe not the fishing gameplay ). Sonic Adventure was a huge success for Sonic team and definitely a step up for this franchise, I could easily call this my favorite 3D sonic title but that honor goes to colors for the Wii.… Expand
  24. Sonic12Lexi
    May 28, 2018
    9
    Sonic Adventure is my 4th favorite Sonic game and It helps Sonic to move from 2D to 3D with redesigns for the 3D Audience, adding some brand new memorable characters, a light-hearted story which resembles me of the Original Ben 10, amazing soundtrack and open-world space except for some problems.

    Raising a Chao is kind of difficult, Amy's gameplay is much slower and bit too clunky,    Sonic Adventure is my 4th favorite Sonic game and It helps Sonic to move from 2D to 3D with redesigns for the 3D Audience, adding some brand new memorable characters, a light-hearted story which resembles me of the Original Ben 10, amazing soundtrack and open-world space except for some problems.

    Raising a Chao is kind of difficult, Amy's gameplay is much slower and bit too clunky, Big's fishing levels is by far the worst thing in this game due to the game length of fishing is way too long and it's too hard to catch Froggy.

    E123-Gamma or GAmma for short is okay and he can shoot things, hover and be doing a lot of fun things but it was not the best.

    Knuckle's Treasure Hunting was also okay that he can go explore all the emerald pieces but there is a bit distraction with the located sounds at the same time, should it be stick to one.

    Sonic and Tails are both the best part since they both go accelerating fast to have some face-paced fun such as snowboarding, casino and skipping level routes.

    The Hub Worlds are a ton of fun where you can run around. If you hate the game just because of the character design and still didn't like them, I Highly recommend this one and have a gameplay shot for a little while to open your mind a little bit.    … Expand
  25. 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
  26. Suterusu
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    The people that dislike Sonic Adventure 1 and 2 need to git gud. The Sonic franchise peaked at this era and took a nosedive afterwards.

    It's not perfect but it's a damn good game and has a well written(relatively for a sonic game) yet delightfully silly story and amazing soundtrack and art style at a level that has never been achieved in a Sonic game since.
  27. p_ulisses
    Jun 26, 2020
    7
    The game works well, even though there is a unnecessary divergence in the characters visual identity and the environments they go through. The idea of multiple playable characters could be good, but the different gameplay styles are so bad, that it's only worth playing with Sonic, and maybe Tails and Knuckles. The rest of them I don't feel like I want to play again. The soundtrack isThe game works well, even though there is a unnecessary divergence in the characters visual identity and the environments they go through. The idea of multiple playable characters could be good, but the different gameplay styles are so bad, that it's only worth playing with Sonic, and maybe Tails and Knuckles. The rest of them I don't feel like I want to play again. The soundtrack is great, but it also has some identity differences compared to the old games. And the game is badly polished, no matter the version you are playing.… Expand
  28. Xuvall
    Apr 30, 2022
    8
    So I have the PS3 version of Sonic Adventure DX. I also played Sonic Adventure on my PS4 for the PS Now subscription. I think I should mention that I have seen some gameplay of the Dreamcast version, which I also first played back around when Sonic Adventure released. I do think that version looks superior to the one we got. This version to me is fine except for it not being fullSo I have the PS3 version of Sonic Adventure DX. I also played Sonic Adventure on my PS4 for the PS Now subscription. I think I should mention that I have seen some gameplay of the Dreamcast version, which I also first played back around when Sonic Adventure released. I do think that version looks superior to the one we got. This version to me is fine except for it not being full screenwhich is annoying but I can kind of make it better by enlarging the screen from my TV settings. Now this game to me I understand a lot of the flows it has. It does show it's age, however I still really enjoy this game.… Expand
  29. clanky9
    Mar 20, 2022
    9
    SA1 still remains as one of the best sonic games. I had a blast with this game and finished it in 40 hours with all colĺectibles. Just wished the game wasnt in full screen 9/10
  30. GameDudeGuy
    Jan 23, 2021
    9
    hear me out this is one of the most memorable sonic game why is the score so low this is one of the best sonic games just buy it
  31. MetalSoArtFenix
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    10/10 Одна Из Лучших Игр Во Вселенной Всем Советую 10/10...................
  32. Soluxity
    Dec 24, 2022
    10
    Sonic Adventure is an amazing game the only problem its the psn/live port with its glitchy bugs and camera
  33. chokorettoo
    Apr 4, 2023
    8
    this game changed my life, i dont care if people say the game and story is bad it changed my life

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Metascore
50

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 18
  3. Negative: 6 out of 18
  1. Thunderbolt
    Aug 22, 2011
    40
    At best Sonic Adventure is an amusing history lesson for the tolerant, at worst it just serves as a reminder of how long Sonic has been floundering.
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  2. SpazioGames
    Jan 10, 2011
    50
    A game that should've rested in peace with the good old Dreamcast.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Dec 25, 2010
    40
    Those vibrant skies still pop and the sense of speed is undeniable, but this is best left as a happy memory. [Issue#232, p.87]
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