Sonic the Hedgehog (Live Arcade)

 Xbox 360
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Eurogamer
    90
    For your 400 points you get an absolute nailed-down classic that is, in many respects, just as much fun today as it was back when it was released.
  2. 360 Gamer Magazine UK
    90
    As essential a download as you’re ever likely to find, Sonic belies his age by delivering a rip roaring 2D rollercoaster of a game that even to this day, retains a wonderful sense of speed and challenge that will please both retro fanatics as well as those simply looking for a great game. Timeless.
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  3. Thunderbolt
    90
    With the added bells and whistles of achievements and an online leader board it's an attractive offer for Sonic fans and people interested in platformers alike.
  5. Console Monster
    89
    Super fast, Still beautiful.
  6. GamesRadar+
    80
    Sonic has defined the company for so long - for better or for worse. Drop the 400 points and see where Sonic came from...back when he starred in good games.
  7. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    80
    For 400 points the game's a steal - it's an enjoyable blast of a bygone era that we'll never see again. [Sept 2007, p.110]
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  8. X-ONE Magazine UK
    80
    This is platform bliss, pure and simple. [Issue#24, p.100]
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  9. Official Xbox Magazine
    75
    Though this re-release lacks any of the nifty extras you might be hoping for, you're paying a mere five bucks for a perfect port of an undeniably classic. [Oct 2007, p.78]
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  10. IGN
    74
    This isn't the best of the side-scrolling Sonic games, but it still plays great. Even after all these years, I get a thrill running through the old, familiar levels. It's a shame that SEGA and Backbone didn't think to add any bonuses for longtime fans.
  11. GameSpot
    70
    It's still Sonic the Hedgehog, and though it's not quite the quintessential Sonic experience, it's still a classic.
  12. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    60
    The most bare-bones port imagineable. [Oct 2007, p.96]
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Awards & Rankings

55
#55 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007
58
#58 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007
84
#84 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2007

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 48
  3. Negative: 0 out of 48
  1. Jipa
    Dec 7, 2014
    7
    This is sonic the hedgehog. The first game in the franchise and it started it pretty well. I hated scrap brain and labyrinth zone but everyThis is sonic the hedgehog. The first game in the franchise and it started it pretty well. I hated scrap brain and labyrinth zone but every other stage was good. This is where Sonic started and it ended with Adventure 2.… Full Review »
  2. Robot2000K
    Mar 16, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. This Game is almost perfect, let me explain, I will complain about Labyrinth yes, but this game is great, Green Hill is great, the zone is fast and fun with unique enemy’s such as the Buzzy Bombers. I won’t go in to depth of course but the zone is a almost perfect introduction zone and shown why SEGA was a enemy to Nintendo. But then it’s Marble Zone it’s slow and miserable compared to Green Hill the platforming is slow and a redeeming quality though is that you can explore the underground a bit and the boss drops fire balls on top of you. Spring Yard is fast and is fun, the vertical platforming is fun and challenging. No less there’s a creative enemy by the name of spike who is a hermit crab and the boss removes blocks to make you fall. Labyrinth is a questionable zone which annoying traps, enemy’s, and a annoying boss. But another redeeming part is Star Light, a perfect zone it has great music that is chill, there is platforming but it won’t make you rage, plus the boss is creative and you have to use the see-saw to attack him. Finally we have Scrap Brain a decent zone it is somewhat mediocre zone it has good difficulty level but guess who’s back, Labyrinth zone it’s not fun. But finally Eggman has the the ultimate device he try’s to flatten you or kill you with electricity and once you finish him the ending plays the game is done. 7/10… Full Review »
  3. Resetto
    Sep 6, 2022
    5
    I’ve played the version on Mega Collection for the GameCube, but good God so many of the levels other than Green hill just have waiting andI’ve played the version on Mega Collection for the GameCube, but good God so many of the levels other than Green hill just have waiting and are slow as hell. The core gameplay is good bc it’s a 2D Sonic game, but it is not great… Full Review »
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