Sonic & Knuckles

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Sep 9, 2009
  • Also On: PC
User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 55 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 55
  3. Negative: 2 out of 55

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  1. Daniel_N
    May 16, 2021
    7
    It’s good for its quality, and gameplay. Possibly one of the better games of the franchise.
  2. Luigichief
    Jul 10, 2020
    7
    This is undoubtedly the best classic 2D Sonic. In addition to having much more levels and content in general, everything is improved. The level-design of this game is incredible and has a lot of variety. Besides you can collect the 7 Chaos Emeralds and become the Super Sonic now you can collect the 7 Super Emeralds and become the Hyper Sonic, ohhhhh yeahh boyss. The minigames needed to getThis is undoubtedly the best classic 2D Sonic. In addition to having much more levels and content in general, everything is improved. The level-design of this game is incredible and has a lot of variety. Besides you can collect the 7 Chaos Emeralds and become the Super Sonic now you can collect the 7 Super Emeralds and become the Hyper Sonic, ohhhhh yeahh boyss. The minigames needed to get them are cool but you can get stressed out (usually because you're not used to it). I realized that it is much more rewarding to get the rings scattered on the map than Mario coins for example, because in addition to gaining an extra life you can become Super / Hyper Sonic.

    This Sonic also has a slightly greater focus on the story, but it still remains very basic.

    The soundtrack is still ok for me.

    If you like something with a more basic and classic feel, you can have more fun playing Sonic 2, but 3 is definitely better.    … Expand
  3. GameDudeGuy
    Feb 4, 2021
    7
    not as amazing as sonic 3 but still a fun game i just wished they mix both sonic 3 and knuckles that way the game would have been much more fun
  4. SonicFan20
    Sep 15, 2022
    6
    Sonic & Knuckles Is Part Two Of A Truly Perfect Game. Sonic & Knuckles Starts Where Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Ended. No Tails This Time But Sonic Keeps His Insta Shield. Knuckles Is Now Playable With New Abilities Such As Climbing On Walls. And Gliding. This Game Has The Same Blue Spheres With The Same Sprites But Different Zones. One Moment You Can Be Spindashing In A Mushroom Zone And TheSonic & Knuckles Is Part Two Of A Truly Perfect Game. Sonic & Knuckles Starts Where Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Ended. No Tails This Time But Sonic Keeps His Insta Shield. Knuckles Is Now Playable With New Abilities Such As Climbing On Walls. And Gliding. This Game Has The Same Blue Spheres With The Same Sprites But Different Zones. One Moment You Can Be Spindashing In A Mushroom Zone And The Next You Will Be Climbing On Walls In A Desert. But This Half Is Where Things Start To Show But Other Than That.. It Feels Unfinished And Thats Where This Review Ends Really. Sonic & Knuckles Is Good But Something Is Missing So I Give Sonic & Knuckles A 6/10 its Time For Sonic The Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles… Expand

Awards & Rankings

98
#98 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009
62
#62 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2009

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Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Official Xbox Magazine
    70
    A strong example of challenging, polished 16-bit platform gameplay. [Oct 2009, p.80]
  2. GameWatcher
    75
    It is best not to come into Sonic & Knuckles looking for redrawn sprites or HD graphics – this is a faithful port that doesn’t try to crush anyone’s memories of how the game performed in the ‘90’s.
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  3. Metro GameCentral
    60
    Arguably the last great Sonic The Hedgehog game, even if it's not necessarily one of the best.
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