Sonic Unleashed

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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. EpicTheJet
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    Sonic unleashed is the time tested example of what truly makes a video game more than a video game. Comparing this to the raging dumpster fire that is Overwatch 2, I can't understand how those devs could truly go that wrong.
  2. 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
  3. ROTSA2
    Sep 13, 2022
    8
    76%

    Sonic Unleashed is better in HD, but its Wii counterpart is still a fun gameplay experience, with well-designed stages and a compelling story.
  4. SPARKY358gaming
    Jun 19, 2022
    9
    The game is quite fun, i would say that in comparison to it's xbox 360 and ps3 counterparts, which have much higher highs and much lower lows the wii version is more consistent.
    The day stages aren't as exhilarating but the night stages aren't as tedious, in part thanks to the motion controls which turn the werehog sections from annoying button mashing to button mashing with a little more    The game is quite fun, i would say that in comparison to it's xbox 360 and ps3 counterparts, which have much higher highs and much lower lows the wii version is more consistent.
    The day stages aren't as exhilarating but the night stages aren't as tedious, in part thanks to the motion controls which turn the werehog sections from annoying button mashing to button mashing with a little more engagement.
    There is support for Wiimote & nunchuck, classic or GameCube controllers, thus making the game accessible to people who might not fancy the motion aspect of the game.
    The movement feels very nice, very rarely did i find it annoying or frustrating, the hardest thing is learning the controls as nintendo is always uses "non-standard" so to say controls.
    The story is good enough, you aren't buying the game for it that's for sure.
    In comparison to the ps2 version the wii version looks much better, but that's expected from a console that is supposedly from the 7th generation.
    The voice acting is lacking at times, but it's not bad or anything, just not amazing.

    I recommend the game and i can't find any flaws that create large problems or disruptions.    … Expand
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. grimreapersims
    Jun 8, 2022
    8
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  8. RandowGuy
    May 16, 2022
    8
    Esse é um dos meu jogos de infância favoritos, ele é bem divertido e eu não sei muito o por que as pessoas não gostam muito dele.
  9. FarmYard_Gaming
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    One of the most complete Wii games I've ever played. Looks pretty good, has a stellar soundtrack, thrilling speed, a genuinely enjoyable story that got me into Sonic and the motion controls are very well done.
  10. AbRah-3101
    Sep 9, 2021
    0
    I never liked this game that much. it was pretty bad, werehog stages were slow and long annoying.
  11. Abdur86-245
    Sep 9, 2021
    0
    worst game ever made. yuck. i actually felt like vomiting after playing few werehog stages which were disastrous.
  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. John19
    Jul 29, 2021
    8
    It's a fun game, daytime level's are fun but many of the night levels drag on way too long
  14. ga2121
    May 15, 2021
    10
    Melhor jogo de sonic que já joguei até hoje, esse jogo apresenta um ÓTIMO level design que mescla um plataformer frenético com uma pitada de estratégia e precisão (por parte do sonic moderno),e por parte do sonic lobo ,mesmo sendo um tipo de gameplay muito fora do contexto que os jogos do sonic sempre foram, é um ótimo jogo de beat em up, existem variadas formas de derrotar os inimigosMelhor jogo de sonic que já joguei até hoje, esse jogo apresenta um ÓTIMO level design que mescla um plataformer frenético com uma pitada de estratégia e precisão (por parte do sonic moderno),e por parte do sonic lobo ,mesmo sendo um tipo de gameplay muito fora do contexto que os jogos do sonic sempre foram, é um ótimo jogo de beat em up, existem variadas formas de derrotar os inimigos ,tanto usando combinações de combo diferentes ou finalizando os mesmos com seções de quick time event. A historia do game não deixa a desejar em nenhum momento , além de ser bem construída e possuindo partes engraçadas , dramáticas ,sérias e até mesmo tristes, é uma ótima pedida de jogo para qualquer tipo de classificação de idade. E foi o melhor game para poder estrear a mais nova engine da sega na época, a hedgehog engine , que conta com gráficos impressionantes e super realistas. recomendo muito comprarem o jogo… Expand
  15. sean_iwnl
    Jan 27, 2021
    10
    its pretty good. its pretty good. its pretty good. its pretty good. its pretty good.
  16. Silverboltakina
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    The gameplay is quick, responsive and fun, and is one of the best games in the franchise, other than the 2D games and Colours, this is my favourite Sonic game. Its plot is unique and the Werehog levels offer different and distinctive gameplay, while standard levels give highly fun, fast paced gameplay.
  17. Branic
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Es perfecto, muchos lo juzgan solo por un erizo lobo, dudo que lo hallan jugado lo que lo critiquen por eso ya que es un juegazo, tanto en historia como en Gameplay y dificultad
  18. drywall
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. literally the best video game ever created. this can be attributed to the fact that it was not created by sega or sonic team, but by god himself. #miraclefromgod… Expand
  19. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    9
    10/10 -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  20. Criti-Wise
    Jul 4, 2019
    10
    *knock knock* "Is that my childhood knocking at the door?"

    This is honestly the best 3d Sonic game I've played so far, along with Heroes. The voice acting's impressive, the story's interesting, the visuals are still great today (wait, this is the Wii version), and I don't care what you guys say about the werehog. You don't have to play/like this, but if you like speed and combat, then    *knock knock* "Is that my childhood knocking at the door?"

    This is honestly the best 3d Sonic game I've played so far, along with Heroes. The voice acting's impressive, the story's interesting, the visuals are still great today (wait, this is the Wii version), and I don't care what you guys say about the werehog. You don't have to play/like this, but if you like speed and combat, then at least consider this.    … Expand
  21. sosuss
    Apr 4, 2019
    9
    in ps3 and xbox version you can travel around the maps but in this one no.and eggmanland is seperate in this version. its one of the bestest wii games ı ever played but it have little mistakes
  22. Oscar0919
    Mar 17, 2019
    8
    This an okay sonic game is pretty fun but there is a couple of glitches....but okay
  23. Westimations
    Oct 25, 2018
    6
    Sonic Unleashed was kind of a "meh" game for me, it wasn't all that enjoyable in my opinion. The story is kind of predictable, the controls are fine, along with some great gameplay, and the presentation is nice, for a 2008 game at least. As a 2018 game, this doesn't stand a chance against games like Super Mario Party and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
    Story: 5/10
    Gameplay: 8/10    Sonic Unleashed was kind of a "meh" game for me, it wasn't all that enjoyable in my opinion. The story is kind of predictable, the controls are fine, along with some great gameplay, and the presentation is nice, for a 2008 game at least. As a 2018 game, this doesn't stand a chance against games like Super Mario Party and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
    Story: 5/10
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Presentation: 6/10
    Overall: 6/10    … Expand
  24. PacMax
    Oct 6, 2018
    8
    Easily the best Sonic game ever, fast-paced and crazy daytime stages and slow-but intense nighttime sections and great visuals create a thrill-enduring experience. It’s Sonic, and boy, does it finally feel like it!
  25. Daze072401
    Apr 1, 2018
    7
    Against the HD version; it's got lesser production values (go figure), worse hubworlds, and two missing stages, but it has a far more bearable werehog, significantly better progression, and "smarter" boost gameplay.

    On it's own merit, it's a solid game that's perfectly fine at a lower price. But with Sonic Colors on the map, there's very little reason to buy this game.
  26. SaltyShellduck
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    This is honestly my favourite 3D Sonic game. This is probably the fastest Sonic has and will ever go, and I even enjoyed the Werehog stages! Sonic Team was moving forward, but then started to move back with Lost World...
  27. MeTheNinja
    Nov 24, 2017
    7
    This game did so much right, the only thing that it did wrong is the most important thing in a game, the gameplay. The soundtrack is great, the graphics look great for a Wii, the story doesn't take itself too seriously, but its not overly lighthearted like Sonic Colors. But, the GAMEPLAY is TERRIBLE [the werehog]. The werehog controls terrible, and while the daytime is usually good,, butThis game did so much right, the only thing that it did wrong is the most important thing in a game, the gameplay. The soundtrack is great, the graphics look great for a Wii, the story doesn't take itself too seriously, but its not overly lighthearted like Sonic Colors. But, the GAMEPLAY is TERRIBLE [the werehog]. The werehog controls terrible, and while the daytime is usually good,, but it Sonic controls really stiff. It did so much right, but the most important thing wrong.… Expand
  28. 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).
  29. buzzspark
    Sep 8, 2017
    8
    When I put in this game after holding on to it with thirty minutes game time for nearly six years, I expected to be thoroughly disappointed. I've heard many things about Unleashed's Wii version, ranging from unresponsive controls, to an overabundance of night levels, to a lack of content, to lower graphics, to tedious motion controls. But, even with all this bad reception, I marched onWhen I put in this game after holding on to it with thirty minutes game time for nearly six years, I expected to be thoroughly disappointed. I've heard many things about Unleashed's Wii version, ranging from unresponsive controls, to an overabundance of night levels, to a lack of content, to lower graphics, to tedious motion controls. But, even with all this bad reception, I marched on forward and ended up being thoroughly surprised! Sonic Unleashed greatly retains the classic series' fast, action-packed gameplay, while also bringing in some much needed variation in the form of a slower, puzzle-based platforming beat-em-up. Take this as you will, as a sign that I'm not a Sonic fan (which i'm not), when I say that I liked the night stages a lot more than the daytime levels. The motion controls are fun, and there are tons of special moves, on top of blocks, evasion, and AoE combo attacks. The graphics are great, even with console limitations. Some people'd say the whole idea of a werehog is stupid, but I think it's interesting and a welcome deviation from the franchise's long history of bad 3D games. This is one of the best Wii experiences to date, and possibly even one of the best Sonic games, not like there was much to contend with in the first place!… Expand
  30. Wobbuffet
    Jul 12, 2017
    8
    While yes the game has bad wherehog level design, the camera leaves a lot to be desired, and Chip can get annoying at the beginning for already seasoned players with his tutorials, however, the game still has a cool Sonic-esq story and funny situations with Eggman and friends. Finally, the final boss feels like a boss. (Dark Gaia, not Eggman).
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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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