Sonic Unleashed

 Wii
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 256 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 153 out of 256
  2. Mixed: 65 out of 256
  3. Negative: 38 out of 256
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  1. IndigoRush
    Oct 18, 2010
    3
    Ugh. The game is a split between (questionably) good speedy Sonic gameplay and clunky brawling gameplay. When I played this game, I didn't get a sense of thrill or fun that I did back in the days of the SEGA Genesis. When stacked up against Sonic Unleashed for the XBox 360 and PS3, this game is an absolute joke. The graphics are subpar, especially for a Nintendo Wii game, and it lacksUgh. The game is a split between (questionably) good speedy Sonic gameplay and clunky brawling gameplay. When I played this game, I didn't get a sense of thrill or fun that I did back in the days of the SEGA Genesis. When stacked up against Sonic Unleashed for the XBox 360 and PS3, this game is an absolute joke. The graphics are subpar, especially for a Nintendo Wii game, and it lacks any personality of its own. The colors are desaturated and the levels just aren't a joy to behold in this version.

    To the game's credit, this was a 3D Sonic game developed by Dimps for the most part, who had never really had a hand in making a 3D Sonic platformer before. I'd say they should never try again, because the gameplay for Sonic's speedy sections leave a lot to be desired. There is little fun controlling Sonic and even less fun trying to punch at little demons in the so-called "Werehog" levels. The bulk of your gametime will be spent hacking away in the nighttime "Werehog" segments, where only a brief period of time inbetween that and storytelling will you get a chance to run at the speed of sound yet again, which is the entire point of a Sonic game to begin with. This game is excessively mediocre.    … Expand
  2. Folstar
    Aug 28, 2013
    0
    The Sonic portion of this game is really good! The monster sections are like a list of everything you do not look for in a Sonic game. If someone re-released this game with just the Sonic parts it would be one of the best Sonic games to date, but having to deal with the Werehog just makes the whole game not worth it. Everyone who isn't a die hard Sonic fan should do themselves a favor andThe Sonic portion of this game is really good! The monster sections are like a list of everything you do not look for in a Sonic game. If someone re-released this game with just the Sonic parts it would be one of the best Sonic games to date, but having to deal with the Werehog just makes the whole game not worth it. Everyone who isn't a die hard Sonic fan should do themselves a favor and skip this game completely- go play Sonic Colors instead.… Expand
  3. PhilBailey
    Dec 19, 2008
    1
    It's terrible. Absolutely, godforsakenly bad.

    Only reason it doesn't rate a 0 is because of the childhood memories of running sonic around in 2d on the sega.
    This unfortunately makes it all the worse, because they haven't made a decent sonic since.

    Time to put this hedgehog out to pasture.
  4. darthvictor
    Jan 11, 2014
    3
    Why nighttime levels? Why werehog? Why make a sonic game without speed? The day stages is awesome, but the most levels is in night mode and the day stages requires much less time to complete in another words, this is a sonic game with no speed and boring stages in most of time. Who is next steep? Make an FPS game without guns in most time? For day stages, i will give 10 as score and forWhy nighttime levels? Why werehog? Why make a sonic game without speed? The day stages is awesome, but the most levels is in night mode and the day stages requires much less time to complete in another words, this is a sonic game with no speed and boring stages in most of time. Who is next steep? Make an FPS game without guns in most time? For day stages, i will give 10 as score and for night stages, ZERO.… Expand
  5. Ryleemuffin
    Jul 1, 2013
    3
    I loved most games I got. This game ruined my love for the Sonic games for a long time. The night levels were terrible, and the storyline sucked. The graphics were okay, but Sonic and The Black Night was more aesthetically appealing. Terrible.
  6. XavierBlaq
    Dec 30, 2013
    1
    As a Sonic the Hedgehog fan, I have to say to whoever designed the gameplay: you idiot! The night stages are extremely boring thanks to terrible gameplay, and the daytime stages are not much better. To top it off, the daytime stages, which would otherwise be pretty decent, are so short (2-3 min. on average) and far between that the majority of the game ends up being the awful nighttimeAs a Sonic the Hedgehog fan, I have to say to whoever designed the gameplay: you idiot! The night stages are extremely boring thanks to terrible gameplay, and the daytime stages are not much better. To top it off, the daytime stages, which would otherwise be pretty decent, are so short (2-3 min. on average) and far between that the majority of the game ends up being the awful nighttime stages, which also happen to be several times longer a piece. Also, worst ending ever for a Sonic game. Honestly, they could have cut off the ending entirely and it would have been better. The extra challenges are the only thing saving this one from a zero, since they are actually amusing (well, the daytime ones anyway).… Expand
  7. Meth-dude
    Jan 31, 2015
    0
    Who the hell thought it will be a good idea to make this game?There is no real challenge, the graphics are not so good even for the wii and the game lags as ****
  8. Focaccia
    Jun 12, 2017
    4
    Sonic Unleashed is divided into two parts: the daytime levels and nighttime levels. The daytime levels have you play as sonic and are fast paced, control well, and are fun. The nighttime levels however, have you play as the werehog. These levels are complete trash: they're slow, clunky, repetitive, and most importantly aren't fun. The problem is you will be spending more time beneath theSonic Unleashed is divided into two parts: the daytime levels and nighttime levels. The daytime levels have you play as sonic and are fast paced, control well, and are fun. The nighttime levels however, have you play as the werehog. These levels are complete trash: they're slow, clunky, repetitive, and most importantly aren't fun. The problem is you will be spending more time beneath the moon rather than beneath the sun, and the daytime levels aren't flawless. I don't recommend this game, especially now that the best stage of the game has been remade for Sonic Generations, which is a far better game.… Expand
  9. Ladrultral
    Nov 18, 2017
    3
    This game is totally trash. It's too difficult for a Sonic game. The Werehog makes the game a sh** The control is bad, the story is for 5-years old kids and the graphics aren't enough even for a Wii. Don't buy for any reason. Reviewed on Wii by Diego Gentili (Ladrultral elpato). Have a nice day ( make sure without this).
  10. Abdur86-245
    Sep 9, 2021
    0
    worst game ever made. yuck. i actually felt like vomiting after playing few werehog stages which were disastrous.
  11. tjspells
    Jun 19, 2022
    4
    You what everyone thinks about the HD version. That is this version. Bad Controls, boring werehog, good-ish daytime and insufferable night time. Who is saying this is better than the HD version.
  12. Num1MarioFan
    Aug 19, 2021
    0
    the better Sonic game on the Wii in my book but I prefer the Xbox and PS3 versions as those ones are a lot better on the platforming and DONT immediately FORCE you to do all of the tutorials unlike this one
  13. AbRah-3101
    Sep 9, 2021
    0
    I never liked this game that much. it was pretty bad, werehog stages were slow and long annoying.
  14. moashley
    Jun 10, 2022
    1
    The werehog levels make me wish I lived in a timeline where SEGA had remembered to make the game fun and good. The regular sonic levels are cool though. And the music bops
  15. Fancy012
    Nov 13, 2022
    3
    This game sucks, basically everything is worse compared to the hd version, and the gameplay is colossal sh1t horrible controls made with a whore ass, I hate this version, the bosses are sh1t the level design is sh1t and Chip (different from the HD version) it's a m0therf#cker of a boring f#ck1ng guide that tells you nonsense every step you take, it's simply impossible to drift because theThis game sucks, basically everything is worse compared to the hd version, and the gameplay is colossal sh1t horrible controls made with a whore ass, I hate this version, the bosses are sh1t the level design is sh1t and Chip (different from the HD version) it's a m0therf#cker of a boring f#ck1ng guide that tells you nonsense every step you take, it's simply impossible to drift because the controls don't respond correctly, and on top of that there are parts that this is mandatory , the homming attack and air boost are done by the same jerking move, and the final boss sucks. Play the HD version is 100x better… Expand

Awards & Rankings

89
#89 Best Wii Game of 2008
4
#4 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008
12
#12 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008

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Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 30
  3. Negative: 2 out of 30
  1. Game Informer
    65
    The Wii version has less annoying traits than the others and still retains all the usual mediocrity. The motion-control elements in the Werehog levels add an extra dimension to the action, and the hub worlds are entirely text-based and aren’t nearly as annoying. If you can stand the diminished graphics, the Wii version actually edges out the PS3 and 360 entries.
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  2. IGN
    72
    Sonic Unleashed is half great game and half tedious gimmick.
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  3. Nintendo Power
    80
    If you don't mind some fisticuffs mixed into your high-speed thrills, give Sonic Unleashed a shot. [Holiday 2008, p.80]
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