Sonic the Hedgehog

 Xbox 360
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5.3

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  1. PedroLamar
    Aug 14, 2023
    5
    É quase injogavel, principalmente no começo, tem muitos loadings e muito demorados porém é um jogo que marcou minha infancia, tenho certo carinho por ele e também foi onde nos foi apresentado o Silver, por isso deixou aqui o meu 5
  2. sackydzNG
    Jul 27, 2023
    7
    The game sucks because of the bugs, sure, but it's fun. It has great level design, music, and could very well have been the SA3 that everybody wanted. Alas, it was not to be...until Project-06 made every single level in this game awesome. Apparently all this game needed was better-controlling characters, a brilliant scoring system, and a lot of bug-fixes to be amazing. Huh
  3. STARMARTIN
    Jun 28, 2023
    7
    To be honest this game was meant to be a masterpiece. I understand the development hell they most have gone through. But overall,it's great if u don't focus too much on glitches. Having to play as sonic, shadow and silver with there own unique move set. It's fantastic.
  4. Keener01
    Jun 25, 2023
    6
    Missed opportunity by SEGA to make an adventure like title. I loved a lot of the stages in this game and the themes and the exploration, but omg the glitches and loading screens are generationally bad. Not to mention the cringe and convoluted story line. I see what they were trying to do, but it was poorly executed.
  5. sonic101
    Jun 3, 2023
    5
    So here's the thing. to me, this isn't one of the worst video games ever made. It's not even the worst sonic game either for me as well. Yes, the game is a buggy mess, the loading screens are horrible, the controls don't feel anywhere as fluid as the adventure games, and the story has some dumb moments. Mostly in Sonic's story. With that said however, i find some things i do indeed enjoySo here's the thing. to me, this isn't one of the worst video games ever made. It's not even the worst sonic game either for me as well. Yes, the game is a buggy mess, the loading screens are horrible, the controls don't feel anywhere as fluid as the adventure games, and the story has some dumb moments. Mostly in Sonic's story. With that said however, i find some things i do indeed enjoy too. Everything having to do with Shadow, and Silver's story are the best part of the story for me. I also consider Mephiles to be the best villain we ever saw in a sonic game. The level design honestly feels like a natural evolution of both adventure games and is genuinely good. It's a shame this game turned out the way that it did, because i think it would have been a good game if finished. If you played the Sonic fan game, Project 06, it shows that Sonic 06 isn't a fundamentally broken game. And if a game can be still seen potential in just the design itself, I don't think the game should be anywhere near other games like Busby 3D or Superman 64. So yeah, not a good game by any means, but just a disappointing game due to the unfinished state it came out in.… Expand
  6. Sonicfam
    Feb 14, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic the hedgehog is an okay sonic game it's not the worst in the series but it's bad hot garbage the levels are good environment's but why it's the worst the sonic game cause of it's glitches ruined the game. the playable characters are great and the bosses were better than ever like a fantasy story sonic in the real world… Expand
  7. turntechGodhead
    Mar 4, 2023
    7
    its ok its not bad but its not good either its like its a game thats like so bad thats its actually kinda good if that makes sense its uh its a game you can laugh at and thats why i like it
    3.5 out of 5 hats
  8. ZXSth
    Feb 25, 2023
    6
    As has been stated repeatedly, Sonic '06 is a shockingly buggy game with some seriously messy story elements that displays moments of quality. Mechanically, the game is lacking - all the characters move at frustratingly slow speeds, and will occasionally fly off in random directions due to the game's lack of mechanical polish. Additionally, of the three stories, Sonic's is by far the leastAs has been stated repeatedly, Sonic '06 is a shockingly buggy game with some seriously messy story elements that displays moments of quality. Mechanically, the game is lacking - all the characters move at frustratingly slow speeds, and will occasionally fly off in random directions due to the game's lack of mechanical polish. Additionally, of the three stories, Sonic's is by far the least interesting, and the hardest to slog through. Sadly, there are narrative elements of Shadow's and Silver's stories that are defiantly compelling and powerful, but these are completely overshadowed by the rest of the game's low quality. As such, it is no surprise to say Sonic '06 is a disappointment, but it also possesses a few redeeming qualities that save it from being the absolute garbage fire it is often portrayed as, and I personally found it tolerable enough to finish.… Expand
  9. VyseHD
    Nov 20, 2022
    7
    hmmm try the p06 versions it shows how great the game really is, whitout the story xddd but the level themes are soo nice
  10. CrossoverMovie2
    Nov 16, 2022
    5
    This game is overhated. What I would defend is the story and some likable characters and HANDS DOWN, THE BEST SOUNDTRACK! But what I do agree about why this game is bad, Goddamn Buggy ass gameplay and long loading times!
  11. Megamix19
    Nov 2, 2022
    5
    This game is PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IDONT KNOW PEOPLE WHU F*CKING THIS GAME!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!! PLEASE SEQUEL, SEGAAAAA~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  12. DinkJudge
    Oct 29, 2022
    7
    Great Soundtrack, Best Villain in the series, Great CGI Cut-scenes, Had potential but was held back by a rushed development,Spiting the Sonic team in half for The Secret rings this and many more reasons created the 15th anniversary disaster. Its not the worst in the series (Not even it he top 10) but I liked it.
    And As Billehbawb said himself "The game itself sucks but its kind of    Great Soundtrack, Best Villain in the series, Great CGI Cut-scenes, Had potential but was held back by a rushed development,Spiting the Sonic team in half for The Secret rings this and many more reasons created the 15th anniversary disaster. Its not the worst in the series (Not even it he top 10) but I liked it.
    And As Billehbawb said himself "The game itself sucks but its kind of Interestingly fun like so bad its good" But in my opinion The game is OK and it deserves a 2nd chance.    … Expand
  13. schimidtwas
    Oct 7, 2022
    6
    Well... is bad, yes, is bad but, not the worst thing ever made, stil playable, the CGI cutscenes is beautifull, the ost is amazing, Silver and Shadow's Story is very good.
    I know this game is bad but i liked, not recomended for everyone, but he deserves a little second chance.
  14. SonicFan20
    Sep 6, 2022
    7
    Its Not That Bad,Sonic Forces Is WAY Worse,If A Game Gives You Entertainment Its Good.i Wont Ignore Its Flaws But yeah. Three Stories,Three Playable Characters,All With Amazing Opening CGI Cutscenes, Plays Kinda Like SA2 And Heroes But Its More Refined. No Spoilers For This Review. There Are Hub Worlds,but the controversial Part Of The Game That Got People Angry Was The "Realistic'' HumanIts Not That Bad,Sonic Forces Is WAY Worse,If A Game Gives You Entertainment Its Good.i Wont Ignore Its Flaws But yeah. Three Stories,Three Playable Characters,All With Amazing Opening CGI Cutscenes, Plays Kinda Like SA2 And Heroes But Its More Refined. No Spoilers For This Review. There Are Hub Worlds,but the controversial Part Of The Game That Got People Angry Was The "Realistic'' Human Characters. Since Sonic Adventure 1,Sonic Games Had Humans(excluding heroes) But This Game Makes Them Look Too Realistic To The Point That They Clash With The Cartoony Sonic Desings, The Game After this Sonic Unleashed Made The Humans And Animals Look Like They Belong Together. But This Game Dose Not. Its Been Relisted For 5$ On The Xbox 360 Digital Marketplace But Its Not Backwards Compatible With Xbox Series S/X And Xbox One At The Time Of This Review. Overall With The Amazing Rock Music,Amazing CGI, Not That Many "Game Breaking Glitches'' Sonic The Hedgehog For The Xbox 360 Is A 7?10. If My Opinions Change I Will Update The Review.… Expand
  15. VideoGameLover2
    Jul 22, 2022
    7
    You may be wondering why a 7
    Well it's not nostalgia or something, yes the game was rushed and the glitches....... well the glitches are everywhere but.....the game is not unplayable(I think the game has just one glitch that unfairly kills you) but besides those glitches I don't see the big deal I played it recently and I quite enjoyed it qthe soundtrack is good, the story is decent, the    You may be wondering why a 7
    Well it's not nostalgia or something, yes the game was rushed and the glitches....... well the glitches are everywhere but.....the game is not unplayable(I think the game has just one glitch that unfairly kills you) but besides those glitches I don't see the big deal I played it recently and I quite enjoyed it qthe soundtrack is good, the story is decent, the main villain is great, the characters are so damn good, and the level design is awsomeso stop saying this is the worst sonic game.Because Sonic Forces takes that spot(Sega if you are reading this please remake this game, it totally deserves it)    … Expand
  16. OmxgaAwesome
    Apr 8, 2022
    5
    Sonic 06 was a good game when I was a lot younger, but now I have replayed it now that I am older and I realized that this game was awful. It isn't the worst Sonic game, but a BAD sonic game.
  17. Panchogul
    Mar 22, 2022
    6
    No es tan malo, pero si se ve bastante feito y ha envejecido aún peor, no parece haber salido en el 2006.
  18. grimreapersims
    Jan 13, 2022
    5
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  19. BiggestSonicFan
    Dec 5, 2021
    5
    Game is great but game so bugs isididisisidisisidsiwiisididjsxhdjsjsuusisisis9q0q
  20. Playin
    Jul 27, 2021
    6
    This like beat a dead same horse that get beaten for several years and eventually that horse will get start to smell and fall apart of time. That basically sonic 06 in nutshell.
  21. Knight678
    Jul 23, 2021
    5
    Sonic 06 Has Some Good Things Like Shadows Story,Mephiles,Ost,Levels Except For Silvers But Everything Else Hell Nah This Ain't It Chief. I Recommend You Buy A Better Sonic Game Like Sonic Unleashed Or Sonic Adventure 1
  22. Moxiberry
    Jul 5, 2021
    7
    It's not as bad as people say it really is, this game is more of a tragedy if anything, and overall the game is a pretty fun time if your playing as sonic or shadow, silver is ok but I found his sections kinda slow if he was a bit faster and had more In depth mechanics he would be a lot better to play as
  23. SirXyonder777
    Jun 8, 2021
    7
    If you like Sonic games, this is a Sonic game. It has lots of characters you'll like, animations you'll laugh at, levels you'll scream at and a story you'll roll your eyes at. It's alright.
  24. ilovegaming999
    Apr 28, 2021
    6
    when i was 6 my mom got me this game and back then i still thought it was crappy!! i will say the levels are fun to replay and using glitches to finish the game in unintended ways is awesome
  25. Emanuals
    Jan 7, 2021
    6
    (6.5/10)

    Pro: The character models and animation, while far from amazing, is decent for the time. Con: The hub worlds look absolutely abysmal for 360 & PS3, not to mention the lighting in the PS3 is atrocious. Pro: The stories in Shadow & Silver's campaign are enjoyable and enthralling, with nice character arcs and moments between characters. Con: Sonic's story is boring,    (6.5/10)

    Pro:
    The character models and animation, while far from amazing, is decent for the time.
    Con:
    The hub worlds look absolutely abysmal for 360 & PS3, not to mention the lighting in the PS3 is atrocious.

    Pro:
    The stories in Shadow & Silver's campaign are enjoyable and enthralling, with nice character arcs and moments between characters.
    Con:
    Sonic's story is boring, repetitive and drawn out.

    Pro: The play control functions much better than Shadow's game and still lets you move around.
    Con: The play control has the complete opposite problem from Shadow: everyone is way too slow, it feels like molasses. And unlike Sonic Adventure 1, 2 & Heroes, your top speed will never be effected by events in the level. Running down a road, a loop, walls all have the same speed.

    Pro: OH MY GOD, THIS SOUNDRACK IS INCREDIBLE, I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!!! It has such a sophisticated edge to so much of the music, and listening to them give off a vibe you can only get from actually hearing them. The vocal tracks are also amazing.
    Con: The sound effects are pretty stock and don't hold that much weight or catharsis behind them.

    Pro: The developers had clear passion and wanted to make the best Sonic game ever but fell short because of staff cuts, multiple games going on at once, and severe rushing.
    Con: The game has a huge lack of polish. Loading screens are incredibly frequent, there are so many glitches, and there are plenty of minor things you can notice, such as the facial animation being the same across all regions.

    Despite how broken and unfinished this game undeniably is, I still like it. I still find value in Silver, and especially Shadow's campaign. There is still plenty of great in the story (despite the lows,) the design is enjoyable and the music is great. I see real passion. I don't see a game so bad you can laugh at it, I don't see a trainwreck with incompetent people behind it, I see a tragedy. If Sonic Team learned the right lesson, and didn't get rid of everything from 06, we would have a very different series. The concepts of this game are not bad, it was the execution. Having multiple playable characters, a deep story, open gameplay, attempts to take advantage of advancing consoles. These are all great parts of the Sonic series, but since Colors, we're not allowed to have them because 06 had them. Once an idea fails Sonic Team scraps it without refining it and repeats whatever works verbatim, which is why the Sonic series is so bland nowadays, I hope the 30th year anniversary game changes that, but looking back on 06, I see the risks it takes and how people see it and it depresses me.    … Expand
  26. ECB19
    Aug 15, 2020
    6
    This game needed more development time, and it is evident that the frame rate is not constant at times. The gameplay did not improve compared to the sonic adventure.
    Physics.
  27. Kenny_MC2
    Aug 8, 2020
    7
    If you find it cheap its worth giving it a try, its not a perfect game but its alright, it has a good music and the story isnt as bad as people say imo, some characters arent as fun to play as others tho.
  28. SuperSonicFan
    Jul 25, 2020
    7
    this must be like the worst in the sonic franchise but i dont care sonic is the BEST! This game got all the hate most of the bugs and the controls,Gameplay and made everyone rage and swear it didnt work to play. But if you watch this game on youtube i dosent lag or nothing. This game i actually the worst in the franchise so i hope they fix an remake for this quick and fast. ill give it athis must be like the worst in the sonic franchise but i dont care sonic is the BEST! This game got all the hate most of the bugs and the controls,Gameplay and made everyone rage and swear it didnt work to play. But if you watch this game on youtube i dosent lag or nothing. This game i actually the worst in the franchise so i hope they fix an remake for this quick and fast. ill give it a bit low but i still love sonic byee… Expand
  29. NandCWat
    Jun 27, 2020
    5
    This game is ahead of its time! Hour of fun game play. 100% replay ability new love interest for Sonic is intriguing and exciting!
  30. LightDay
    May 22, 2020
    7
    Good plataforming.

    It has too many bugs and strange concepts, it was experimented too much and with some things that are far-fetched and uninteresting even well-used concepts but overshadowed by the monstrous amount of bugs.

    Still a good game that I WOULD recommend if you are a fan of the SONIC franchise.
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#97 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#2 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#1 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2006

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Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 38
  3. Negative: 22 out of 38
  1. 1UP
    55
    If only the developers had focused on delivering a simple, fun experience rather than trying to create something far beyond their reach.
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  2. GameBrink
    57
    Not only are the voices horrible, as is the case for most Sonic games, but the story makes very little sense. It’s like if you took any basic Nintendo story like Mario saving the Princess, lengthened it to several hours long, and filled it with mindless details that make no logical sense at all.
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  3. GameDaily
    50
    Atrocious camera angles lead to cheap deaths, the slippery controls make it difficult to get a handle on the characters and the game has a large problem with pacing. It tries to mix in side missions with general stages, and the disastrous results ruin the game.
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