Sonic the Fighters

 Xbox 360
User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 43
  3. Negative: 6 out of 43

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  1. Burgerman445
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    This piece of art is by far the best fighting experience you could get from any game. High speed battles and cunning graphics make for a solid, well functioning fighting game. There are many stages with great tracks and graphical design. The characters all feel vastly different from each other adding replay ability to the best sonic title ever released.
  2. VEGA_
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    En lo personal , este juego me gusta mucho , en especial poder jugar con otra persona "amigablemente", en general si el juego de peleas no fuera injusto en almenos un combate (metalsonic) no seria un juego de peleas clásico

    ami me gusta mucho
  3. ROTSA2
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    100%

    A unique fighting experience with a large, colourful roster of characters, tons of areas, and a surprisingly compelling story.
  4. MetalReviewer
    Mar 7, 2022
    8
    It's utter cartoon chaos from beginning to end, and I absolutely love it. Simply for the amazing squash and stretch, this one will leave you easily entertained.
  5. Randomguy67
    Aug 12, 2020
    8
    Sonic The Fighters gets a bad rap, even in the hardcore Sonic fan base. It mainly criticized for being super repetitive and easy cheese. This is true for almost any fighting game. The game is based off of the engine of Virtua Fighter 2/Fighting Vipers. It's a 3D One-on-One fighting game in an arena. It's combat is criticized for being simple and dull. It more made to be simple to learn,Sonic The Fighters gets a bad rap, even in the hardcore Sonic fan base. It mainly criticized for being super repetitive and easy cheese. This is true for almost any fighting game. The game is based off of the engine of Virtua Fighter 2/Fighting Vipers. It's a 3D One-on-One fighting game in an arena. It's combat is criticized for being simple and dull. It more made to be simple to learn, hard to master. It has tons of moves for it's characters and it all feels very good to pull off in a combo. The game's presentation is great, with it's classic SEGA Model 2 style and it's great remastered presentation in the HD version. All of the characters look like just how they should look in 3D as well with the very detailed environments with tons of great color. It's short and sweet and perfect for a nice quick playthrough. The bonuses in the HD version are nice little extras, such as achievements, the ability to finally play as Metal Sonic & Eggman as well as being able to play as Honey the Cat for the first time ever. The game is also only $5. I feel like you can't get too mad at it for it's budget price.… Expand
  6. Stan_Osbourne
    May 30, 2022
    10
    As a Sonic fan, how can I rate this game lower?) But seriously, this is the easiest, and at the same time, the strangest fighting game I have ever played. For its time, it was made very well, good music, a simple but effective combat system, the techniques of some characters counter the techniques of others. The arcade version is very fast, except for Metal Sonic. Terrible mini-boss, IAs a Sonic fan, how can I rate this game lower?) But seriously, this is the easiest, and at the same time, the strangest fighting game I have ever played. For its time, it was made very well, good music, a simple but effective combat system, the techniques of some characters counter the techniques of others. The arcade version is very fast, except for Metal Sonic. Terrible mini-boss, I hate him. There are working online servers, it's a pity no one else plays.

    By the way, in one playthrough, I knocked out 11 achievements out of 12, and knocked out the last one with my girlfriend in a versus battle. Glory to Ukraine!    … Expand
  7. KrillerBomb
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    An awesome fighting game with an awesome soundtrack to accompany it too. Get it.
  8. Kdog152
    Mar 7, 2023
    9
    The fact that this game only got 47% just blows my mind. Sonic the fighters may not be much and sonic in smash bros is obviously better, but it's still a fun little game to play if you're bored or just want a bit of fun or a cheer up in a bad day.
  9. SeriousCritic_
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    The game isn't as bad as the most prevalent narrative would have you believe. Infact, it's not bad at all. It was never designed to compete with major fighters like Street Fighter or Virtua Fighter. It's a Fighting Viper-like, Sonic-themed spinoff fighting game that was designed for a more casual audience and Sonic fans. Based on that it largely succeeded, having provided a superbThe game isn't as bad as the most prevalent narrative would have you believe. Infact, it's not bad at all. It was never designed to compete with major fighters like Street Fighter or Virtua Fighter. It's a Fighting Viper-like, Sonic-themed spinoff fighting game that was designed for a more casual audience and Sonic fans. Based on that it largely succeeded, having provided a superb representation of the Sonic IP (in some ways superior like expressiveness in characters and more fleshed out movesets) and technically a more beginner friendly experience than its older two siblings Fighting Vipers and Virtua Fighter (in that order, Sonic being more based on the former than latter as majority get wrong). Even based on being a re-release, it still performs well. A nearly-perfect port, definitely at least surpassing that of the release in Sonic Gem's collection, and adding new content like an entire online system and MORE (officially) playable characters (two of the best additions you can ask for in a re-release for a fighting game. Dragon Ball HD Budokai Collection couldn't be bothered to do not just one but either.)… Expand

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47

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Feb 27, 2013
    50
    Sonic works hard, but looked better in the '90s. [March 2013, p.85]
  2. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Jan 20, 2013
    20
    This game is a fossilised turd that never deserved to be excavated. [Issue#93, p.85]
  3. Games Master UK
    Jan 16, 2013
    50
    Ideal for complete beginners and Amy-haters, it's one to miss for the rest. [Feb 2013, p.85]
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