Sonic the Hedgehog

 Xbox 360
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  1. TyuleninSFD
    Feb 14, 2020
    9
    Не вижу особо больших проблем. Подумаешь баги, чаще всего это даже забавно и дополнительный челендж.
  2. mrfrank79
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Deja mucho que esperar y en especial porque no lanzaron un actualización solucionando errores mecánicos del juego
  3. nirnfruit
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    this game is awesome I love how you can play as silver sonic shadow the load times are fast like sonic also this game was very entertaining I love how good the levels are there are barely any bugs or glitches
  4. Daniel_N
    Mar 23, 2021
    8
    Sonic the Hedgehog isn't the best gem Sega has provided to the fans from the franchise,and it isn't the worst. As terrible as the animation gets, the badness of this game actually makes this game more fun to play, and, no this game does not support bestiality. Of all of the Sonic games released, this is definitely one of the better ones (which says something about the franchise itself).
  5. Reservater
    Oct 5, 2020
    8
    Sonic 06, despite all it's glitches and rushed development is actually a great game that is really enjoyable, especially with the p-06 remake being made.
  6. Strayfer
    Jun 16, 2022
    8
    I like this game much more than the boost era sonic games. It's not just hold x to win with easy level design, 2d sections and crappy slow platforming sometimes. Sonic 06 is the last sonic game where developers have put their heart into it. It really feels that they wanted to make the best sonic game but did not have time because of publisher said to realise the game earlier. The game madeI like this game much more than the boost era sonic games. It's not just hold x to win with easy level design, 2d sections and crappy slow platforming sometimes. Sonic 06 is the last sonic game where developers have put their heart into it. It really feels that they wanted to make the best sonic game but did not have time because of publisher said to realise the game earlier. The game made with features from sonic adventure games - the best series in sonic franchise. It has individual company for three characters with different mechanics, it has open world like in sa1 which slows down gameplay, but gives some atmosphere to me, level design is also like sonic adventure games, locations are not linear. Formula of SA games is more various, interesting than the boost sonic game, but realization of it is terrible here.… Expand
  7. Nove123
    May 31, 2019
    9
    What let's start with the fact that the game is really a game you happened to say so is not very good, but does that mean that should such an assessment be put? Well, firstly, it is a beautiful OST from Tomoya Ohtani, and as we know the immersion in the game 80% depends on the music. Secondly, the game is well written the plot is, well, compared to other parts about Sonic, though notWhat let's start with the fact that the game is really a game you happened to say so is not very good, but does that mean that should such an assessment be put? Well, firstly, it is a beautiful OST from Tomoya Ohtani, and as we know the immersion in the game 80% depends on the music. Secondly, the game is well written the plot is, well, compared to other parts about Sonic, though not without jambs and nishigata, we have to dive 3 campaigns for Sonic, Shadow and new character Silver. Thirdly, character design, levels, enemies done well, it is a pity that this can not be said about NPCs in this game. Well, now to the most important, the game is scolded for the gameplay. Well, for all the time that I spent in the game straight critical bugs I have not met, but there were minor bugs that did not affect the passage. But there is a level ball, I admit it really was most annoying moment. Well, to sum up, I want to say, with this game came bad critics and players who are not fumbling in this franchise, but true fans will say that this game turned out great.… Expand
  8. DreadManB
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    I dont know why but I decided to hook into metacritic for a game that now a days gives me nostalgia.

    When I bought this back in 2006 I played through all the story and I was mesmerized by the characters comparing them to Sonic Adventure for dreamcast. I loved the game from beginning to end and I can say I'm someone who really didn't even noticed the glitchy "mess". Maybe if I were to    I dont know why but I decided to hook into metacritic for a game that now a days gives me nostalgia.

    When I bought this back in 2006 I played through all the story and I was mesmerized by the characters comparing them to Sonic Adventure for dreamcast.

    I loved the game from beginning to end and I can say I'm someone who really didn't even noticed the glitchy "mess". Maybe if I were to play it now a days again my thoughts would change but I'm happy with my memory :3
    10/10    … Expand
  9. 21204455
    Aug 7, 2019
    10
    Хорошая игра. В ней присутствует лучший сюжет из франшизы, отличный саундтрек, неплохая графика. И более менее сносный геймплей. Правда, очень много багов для версии Xbox 360. Прекрасные скоростные секции за Соника. (По скорости сравнятся с ещё одной игрой Sonic Unleashed) вообщем прекрасная игра!Хорошая игра. В ней присутствует лучший сюжет из франшизы, отличный саундтрек, неплохая графика. И более менее сносный геймплей. Правда, очень много багов для версии Xbox 360. Прекрасные скоростные секции за Соника. (По скорости сравнятся с ещё одной игрой Sonic Unleashed) вообщем прекрасная игра!
  10. Luca64
    Feb 21, 2021
    10
    Amo questo gioco, gameplay simile a quello dei sonic adventure, grafica ottima per il 2006, ottima colonna sonora, stupenda trama e ben integrati i nuovi personaggi. Ci sono molti bug e le animazioni sono penose ma credo sia stato troppo odiato per questo
  11. Nezaniatoyimia
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    If Sega wasn't so stupid and set the deadline to 2007 this game would've been the best. But it's still better than sonic mania and i love it the way it is. Bugs? Just buy the PS3 version you dummie!
  12. Batty99
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    BEST GAME. BEAUTIFUL GRAPHICS, GREAT LEVEL DESIGN, AMAZING STORY. A ToTAL MASTERPIECE THAT SHOULD BE AMONG THE HALL OF FAME OF THE VIDEO GAMES!!!
  13. Shaydows
    Sep 26, 2022
    10
    A classic masterpiece. A game I love to come back to play every now and then, you can tell SEGA put everything they had into this game.
  14. Jak348
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    I consider that there is only one way to call this game: an unfinished Sonic adventure 3, yes, the game is broken and has ... A poorly made Sonic Boom Eggman, But that does not take away from "adventure 3", it is very well placed where it goes, the thing is the same as always, it was not finished, in my opinion, it is a great game that could have been much more
  15. MidnaAzusa
    Jul 10, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okay, honest review time. First, the good:

    1) The storyline is actually decent. It's no more convoluted than some of the movies I've seen that people actually think are good. Yes, it's complicated, but that's what I like about it. The closest I've come to a plothole involves Blaze. For some reason, she's in the future and friends with Silver. That in itself would be fine if they didn't also try to imply that she knew Sonic from her previous adventure in Sonic Rush, which makes one wonder whether she's from a different dimension or from the future. I will also say that Elise's crush on Sonic made me very uncomfortable.

    2) The gameplay is nice. Sonic and Shadow are fast, like you'd expect, but Silver's gameplay adds a little variety with his psychokinesis. Tails and Rouge attack in bizarre ways that, honestly, make me glad I didn't have to use them much. Omega and Blaze control fine. Amy, for some reason, can turn invisible, which is kind of cool. There are some scripted areas, especially in Sonic's level's, that will kill you if you don't hit them exactly right, but you can avoid that if you know where those spots are. I even enjoyed Sonic's super-speed sections, even though one of them has a ramp that you have to hit exactly right if you don't want to die.

    3) The soundtrack is amazing, as I've come to expect from Sonic games. It's one of the few things that even those who hate the game like about it.

    4) Between levels, you explore Soleanna in an open-world situation, like Sonic Adventure. It's nice to see the town, and there are little side missions you can complete as well.

    Now the bad:

    1) Glitches. As I said earlier, there are some scripted areas that will kill you if you don't hit them at the right angle. There's also the fact that Knuckles and Rouge can get stuck on the walls when climbing, which forces you to climb around on the wall and mash the button, trying to find that sweet spot that will release you. Overall, though, I even tried to recreate some of the glitches people say they have experienced (usually on the PS3), and I haven't been able to. My best guess is that the 360 version is a little less buggy. However, the glitches will eventually reveal themselves in the right context.

    2) Long loading times. Every single loading screen takes forever, and there are a lot of them. My sister calls this a plus, saying it gives her a break after a particularly intense level, but I'd rather be able to get on with the game.

    I get why people don't like this game, but it could be worse. Given more time to actually finish it, Sega could have made a truly amazing game out of this. Overall, I enjoyed it, and I do still break it out to play every now and again.    … Expand
  16. kewkatt
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Un buen juego con errores que rompen la jugabilidad pero es divertido y aparte los escenarios del juego aunque no están acabados están muy bien elaborados
  17. MegamanZeroX19
    May 30, 2020
    8
    Ignorando los glitches y los problemas que puede traer el usar viajes en el tiempo en la historia,este juego es decente en muchos aspectos,tiene inclusive modo multijugador.
  18. Dtastich
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
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  19. SuperMarioMario
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    For me, this game is enjoyable both ironically and not. This is probably one of the most important things in my collection. I have finished this game 3 times. The worst of the bugs that it has is climbing walls as Knuckles and Rouge, the rest is passable.
  20. Bravenwolf
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    let me make this clear. SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2006 Is a Mediocre game. the story sucked yes there are (hilarious) glitches yes but i love nearly everything else i kinda liked silver's levels shadow's were good and i loved sonic's story the boss fights were okay and mephiles is a cool character so overall Sonic The Hedgehog 2006 is a good game. Copy paste. This game is a thousand times betterlet me make this clear. SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2006 Is a Mediocre game. the story sucked yes there are (hilarious) glitches yes but i love nearly everything else i kinda liked silver's levels shadow's were good and i loved sonic's story the boss fights were okay and mephiles is a cool character so overall Sonic The Hedgehog 2006 is a good game. Copy paste. This game is a thousand times better than the last of us 2… Expand
  21. thehairyscreame
    Mar 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game sucks. the load times are amazing and the amount of load screens there are are amazing. there are only 2 or 3 finished cut scenes and the game is filled with bugs. also sonic kisses a human girl… Expand
  22. Blacknister
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This game is a really good thing. I have played it for thousands of hours, so I could appreciate it very well. Bugs and glitches have, of course, but outside of that the game is very entertaining. It has a good level design that will make you want to play them over and over again until you beat your previous time record. The story is fine, the serious touch that was given I like it,This game is a really good thing. I have played it for thousands of hours, so I could appreciate it very well. Bugs and glitches have, of course, but outside of that the game is very entertaining. It has a good level design that will make you want to play them over and over again until you beat your previous time record. The story is fine, the serious touch that was given I like it, because it does not go for a fairly simplistic story, although this also works against it, since the Sonic games have never been characterized by having stories that are taken in serious themselves and this can alienate one or another fan of the saga. And of course we can't forget the great soundtrack of the game. In my opinion, the best soundtrack of the entire saga, both 2D and 3D games. They set the levels pretty well, they are addictive to listen to and you feel an air of adrenaline when listening to them, just an incredible soundtrack.
    The game has side quests, which are, I don't know, "meh". They are not a big deal, but neither is it crap, they get to entertain, which is the important thing, in addition to giving you something different from the main missions, but it can be very boring for some.
    And of course we can't leave out the infamous loading screens. That really does not do me a torture compared to other games with even more recent games, because at most they could take 30 or 60 seconds. The big problem is that there are unnecessary loading screens for everything, to load even one or two dialogs, something really meaningless.
    Sonic the Hedgehog is not a lousy game as many claim, but since it was something that came out prematurely and in a hurry, the errors did not wait and the taunts towards them were not either.
    If you can play it, I highly recommend it, only then you will have a true vision of what the game is.    … Expand
  23. Quecon12
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    I know this game is considered one of the worst games of all time due to the glitches and long loading screen-times but somehow, i never came across any of these things when I played it. I don't know but I didn't. In terms of the games' story, it's one of my favourite game stories. I love Silver & Mephiles, Elise is... okay (but that kissing scene though was extremely unnecessary), theI know this game is considered one of the worst games of all time due to the glitches and long loading screen-times but somehow, i never came across any of these things when I played it. I don't know but I didn't. In terms of the games' story, it's one of my favourite game stories. I love Silver & Mephiles, Elise is... okay (but that kissing scene though was extremely unnecessary), the music is phenomenal, Shadow is at his best with his story being the best out of the three.

    Whilst it does have some issues like how some of the acting isn't that great and some characters don't really have a purpose it's not as bad as everyone's making it out to be. So yeah I like it. But if I had experienced the glitches like lots of people have I'd probably put this game quite lower.    … Expand
  24. SnowyyPiranha
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    A fantastic game a true masterpiece, introduced new characters and physics to the sonic series and showed only the small power of the sonic team and teased what’s next to come
  25. YellowYanker
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Best game ever. BETTER THAN THE LAST OF US 2. Thank you for listening to my Ted talk
  26. Pokivic
    Sep 15, 2020
    8
    É verdade que esse jogo pode ser ruim, mas, não tanto ruim e nem bom. Bugs podem atrapalhar mas não atrapalha a gameplay, a história do sonic é boba, mas do shadow e silver são legais, e alias esse jogo consegue ser tão mehor quando sonic labyrith
  27. APhantomShadow
    Oct 16, 2020
    10
    Apparently this is a game Sonic fans on the internet hate? Well, they should realize they aren't everybody. This game is awesome, and a LOT off other people think so, too. The story is great, the voice acting is alright, better in Japanese. The level design is top notch, and everyone acts like themselves... Surprisingly, that's enough reason to buy the game alone.

    The Xbox 360 version    Apparently this is a game Sonic fans on the internet hate? Well, they should realize they aren't everybody. This game is awesome, and a LOT off other people think so, too. The story is great, the voice acting is alright, better in Japanese. The level design is top notch, and everyone acts like themselves... Surprisingly, that's enough reason to buy the game alone.

    The Xbox 360 version is the best way to play the game. PS3 was a poor port, with lag issues and ridiculous load times. Here, load times are a lot better, and there is very little issue with lag.

    The game really isn't as glitchy as the internet would like you to believe. You see video after video of all these glitches, but actually playing it, you realize these videos are nothing more than exaggerations. 90% of the issues are issues you create yourself and are difficult to do. The other 10% are so minor and easy to fix that you could honestly forget they happened.

    PLAY THIS GAME! If you have a strong PC, you can use the Xenia Emulator to play it, and use the mod manager found on Gamebanana.com, if you like modding.    … Expand
  28. ShadowzSonic
    Dec 2, 2020
    8
    It is okay, i guess. But the saving grace of the game is the multiplayer. Try it.
  29. SonicFanboy
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
    This game can be frustrating if you dont know what you are doing but this game has a good amount of challenge the music is a banger and there is a good story which is a rarity in the current sonic games if you havent played the game you should definitely give it a try
  30. Mihnea06
    Jan 11, 2021
    8
    Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) is not a down right bad game in my opinion. It's one of my favorite Sonic games. It's very enjoyable, the story is interesting and Mephiles is one of my favorite villans, the levels are fun with great level designs (my favorite stage is Kingdom Valley) and all of the playable characters are great fun and If you can get the hang of them they are good to play as. OfSonic the Hedgehog (2006) is not a down right bad game in my opinion. It's one of my favorite Sonic games. It's very enjoyable, the story is interesting and Mephiles is one of my favorite villans, the levels are fun with great level designs (my favorite stage is Kingdom Valley) and all of the playable characters are great fun and If you can get the hang of them they are good to play as. Of course It's not a perfect game. It has few technical problems like the loading screens and slowdown, and the hub worlds aren't great but If you can get over those problems this game is very playable and fun. Even the glitches don't ruin the game for me. In fact they are pretty funny.… Expand
  31. deathzera
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. like this game,it's underrated.Is not that bad.
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  32. ItsNikiNow
    May 31, 2021
    10
    Sonic the Hedgehog 2006 is a beautiful mess. This is purely subjective, but I love this game. I find enjoyment from it despite its flaws.
  33. Akira_Hidekii
    Jun 26, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm sick of saying it but will say it again. Sonic 2006 is NOT a bad game.
    Let me explain why.
    That was the first Sonic game I played if I put the demos aside, and don't even think that's why I don't think it's horrible like so many others.
    There are several aspects that I really liked according to my experience, these being:

    -The soundtrack is simply something that gives me the creeps. It's epic and has some great harmonies, especially the main theme. Elise's theme is beautiful and overwhelming, as much as the character like that has a large group of haters, we have to admit that the theme is brilliantly well done. Honestly, in my opinion, Sonic Unleash and Sonic 2006 are those games that have the best soundtracks in the entire franchise.

    -The episodes of Shadow and Silver have a story of excellence. Everything that goes on during those two chapters made me so caught up on the screen when I played that I can't even describe it with words. When the scene took place where Blaze put herself in Silver's place, sacrificing herself to ensure a safe future, that was something that really took my toll.

    -Mephiles is a creative villain who is one of my favorite characters in the franchise. I liked the idea they came up with for it, I liked how it connected with Elise's past, as well as with Shadow. I liked the Boss Battle against him in the Shadow Episode, it was one that I really enjoyed the most, compared to the others.

    -It's a game with an acceptable duration. Yes, I know the loads last two hours, but do you know what that period of time also lasts? Sonic Mania and Sonic Forces. What I mean by this is that I personally prefer to play a long game than something I can finish in a single afternoon, like Sonic Generations. Taking days to complete a game is what makes it more fun, not something that ends right away.

    -I had fun with the bugs, to be honest. For the most part, Sonic fans would get annoyed with every bug that popped up or when the game just crashed. But I always had big laughs about it. The bugs made the game more unique and fun for me, something different. It sounds like I'm saying absurd things, but it's the truth, I really had fun.

    That was my opinion, of course, it has all those negative aspects, like the desynchronization of the characters' voices in the cutscenes, the delay in loadings, and the way Elise became an annoying and obnoxious princess (How is it possible for a person to be kidnapped right after being rescued?!), but despite all that, I really enjoyed the game :).    … Expand
  34. MrKral2020
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    İts really good game!have some bugs but its have different ways!Sometimes game save you from fall,ı played demo but i enjoy!
  35. FallingRunner
    Sep 8, 2021
    8
    This game is tragically underrated. Being hyped so much and then just: it blowed. Gameplay is pretty decent in my opinion and there are a lot of playable characters. Story is really good (yes I said it). Now yes, this game is broken. Silver boss fight, power gem energy not draining in sonic stages, walking on loops and breaking rules of gravity. The game looks, fine. CG cutscenes areThis game is tragically underrated. Being hyped so much and then just: it blowed. Gameplay is pretty decent in my opinion and there are a lot of playable characters. Story is really good (yes I said it). Now yes, this game is broken. Silver boss fight, power gem energy not draining in sonic stages, walking on loops and breaking rules of gravity. The game looks, fine. CG cutscenes are amazing especially the first cutscenes in Sonic and Shadow story. However the in game cutscenes don't look that great. Probably because I don't like Sonic's character design. During the gameplay graphics are good enough. Also if you don't like the game that isn't developers fault, but Sega's because they made them release the game in 2006 (This was released in November of 2006). Imagine if we ever get a remake that can improve the graphics, gameplay, story... Imagine the possibilities!
    If you are interested into the game I would highly recommend it or at least play the PC fan made version. It looks better and has all Sonic and Shadow stages at the time of me writing this.    … Expand
  36. TetillasTeGana2
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    Cuando nada habite tu mejor lugar
    Ni los pensamientos para no pensar
    Porque estás más sola que la soledad Y vivís mil vidas, detestás los sueños que soñás No dudes de mí, no llores Mecha Vamos por ahí Mecha, Mecha Todo lo que hice en esta vida para estar con ella Iba con su rumbo y una estrella Todo lo que pude haber podido por estar con ella Mecha, Mecha Capaz que no te    Cuando nada habite tu mejor lugar
    Ni los pensamientos para no pensar
    Porque estás más sola que la soledad
    Y vivís mil vidas, detestás los sueños que soñás
    No dudes de mí, no llores Mecha
    Vamos por ahí
    Mecha, Mecha
    Todo lo que hice en esta vida para estar con ella
    Iba con su rumbo y una estrella
    Todo lo que pude haber podido por estar con ella
    Mecha, Mecha
    Capaz que no te acuerdes lo de anoche y no te interesa
    Eras un verano con estrellas
    Todo lo que pude haber podido por estar con ella
    (Uh, uh-uh) Mecha, Mecha
    La manera dulce de lo natural
    Y tus mezclas raras, y tu carnaval
    Amiga, nos rodea un laberinto vertical
    Hay tanta soledad como en la luna y tu lunar
    Y desaparecés cuando acabamos de empezar
    La cosa más hermosa de la histeria universal
    Mecha, Mecha
    Todo lo que hice en esta vida para estar con ella
    Iba con su rumbo y una estrella
    Todo lo que pude haber podido por estar con ella
    Mecha, Mecha
    Capaz que no te acuerdes lo de anoche y no te interesa
    Eras un verano y una estrella
    Y todo lo que pude haber podido por estar con ella
    Uh, uh-uh Mecha, Mecha
    Capaz que no te acuerdes lo de anoche y no te interesa
    Eras un verano con estrellas
    Y todo lo que pude haber podido por estar con Mecha
    Uh, uh-uh Mecha, Mecha
    No dudes de mí, no llores Mecha
    Vamos por ahí    … Expand
  37. Sanix20
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    Mi segundo videojuego favorito me encanta la historia y la jugabilidad el único problema son los Bugs.
  38. ROTSA2
    Sep 13, 2022
    8
    RATING: 76%

    "SONIC IS TOO SLOW"
    "SONIC IS NOT GOOD IN 3D"
    "SONIC SHOULD NOT BE SERIOUS"
    "SONIC'S STUPID FREINDS"
    "SONIC GAMES TRY TOO HARD"
    "SONIC SHOULD BE MORE LIKE MARIO"

    Yeah, we get it! Shut up!
  39. dVinnieCognitti
    Sep 16, 2021
    9
    Despite the game's many, many MANY flaws... Especially the unforgiving story in general, I love the game. I used to hate it but no.. I like it now. I played alot of Sonic games and Adventure 1 is my favorite and what I believe what Sonic formula SHOULD be instead of tired 2D sections we've been getting for the last 16 years since this game's release and I find it really unfortunate becauseDespite the game's many, many MANY flaws... Especially the unforgiving story in general, I love the game. I used to hate it but no.. I like it now. I played alot of Sonic games and Adventure 1 is my favorite and what I believe what Sonic formula SHOULD be instead of tired 2D sections we've been getting for the last 16 years since this game's release and I find it really unfortunate because this game and the amount of criticism killed off the formula.

    What I love about the game:

    +Perfect voice actors. Maybe because I love and have great memories of Sonic X this is the Sonic game feels right with the right VA for me.
    +It is very challenging. I used to hate the gameplay for obvious reasons especially the mach speed sections but after beating them I felt very rewarding!
    +Game still looks beautiful, aside from the anthropomorphic characters they look really weird. But the graphics from 2006? Ahead of its time.
    +Huge cast of characters, so much risk taken and they serve great except for Elise everyone despises here and I'm happy for that. I really like Silver though!
    +Level design and replayability

    What I hate about the game:

    -I mean, the obvious
    -The story. And the plot holes is whatever I didn't notice it too much but the story sucks. Soleanna and the game focuses on Elise. I felt like this weird romance with her and Sonic is wrong on so many levels, and one of them being completely and utterly is STRAIGHT UP character assassination for my boy. What I'm talking about? Sonic rescuing a princess and have romantic plot... this is literally what Sonic was supposed to represent, just look at the early Sonic concepts and one of them concept bios that the hedgehog has a human girlfriend but was scrapped, and if you noticed by now, Sonic tries to get away from Amy almost all the time and do you know why? Because Sonic was supposed to be the opposite of Mario.
    -I feel like the idea for anthromorphic characters transforming into the real world with real humans and gritty style feels out of place and inconsistent.    … Expand
  40. MetalSoArtFenix
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    10/10 Одна Из Лучших Игр Во Вселенной Всем Советую 10/10...................
  41. PotatoPlayer73
    Oct 5, 2021
    10
    This game has a lot of potential, and it's fun. Even the story was kinda that bad, but the gameplay helps a lot. It has wide range of playable characters just like Sonic Adventure. Think of this as Sonic Adventure 3 lol
  42. LuckyLazar
    Dec 30, 2021
    9
    Very fun game with an almost perfect story. Does contain glitches and long loads but that doesn't take away the fun and the glitches are easily avoidable most of the time. Good structure and pacing as well.
  43. KibaChiefMX
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A pesar que sus Bugs y fallos y caídas de Frames lo increíble de este juego es su banda Sonora, buen villano que es Mephiles y muy buen CGI… Expand
  44. VladislaV1111
    Aug 31, 2022
    10
    Великолепная, интересная и весёлая игра, совсем не заслуживающая столько хейта, сколько она получила.
  45. Hakai7577
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really like the game, it might be really buggy, and contains many glithces, but the game really has potential, the story is amazing, character design is pretty cool, and music is in top 3 sonic games, at least for me.
    Not only we get to play as Silver, which introduced a new fun gameplay, also brought to us the best sonic villian of all times. Like, sonic literraly dies. This is such a good game, and was part of my childhood    … Expand
  46. MaikaChan48
    Sep 3, 2022
    9
    Being the last Sonic Game to use the Adventure Formula, it has had a lot riding on the success or failure of this title. This main line game was the last one that have multiple playable characters besides Sonic, Sonic, and your OC. While I did encounter a great handful of glitches, none of them broke my immersion into the story. Story wasn't bad and could have definitely been much muchBeing the last Sonic Game to use the Adventure Formula, it has had a lot riding on the success or failure of this title. This main line game was the last one that have multiple playable characters besides Sonic, Sonic, and your OC. While I did encounter a great handful of glitches, none of them broke my immersion into the story. Story wasn't bad and could have definitely been much much worse, but the characters were the best they've ever been. Unfortunately, the only thing in this game that keeps it from being a 10 is the fact that Elise, isn't designed like Sonic and his friends. If she were more cartoon-ish, instead of being more realistic, there wouldn't be as big an issue.… Expand
  47. Catsup
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    I got this game and since I got it I never stopped playing it .! I think it is a great game .It takes a long time to beat it .but it is really awesome.
  48. Kdog152
    Dec 9, 2022
    8
    This game really isn't as glitchy as people make it out to be. Yeah it is glitchy, but when it is actually glitchy, it's so funny that it doesn't matter. Asides the glitches, the level design is good, accept the Mach speed sections, they suck, the soundtrack is fire and the story is decent. Ppl will say the Story is confusing but that is a lie, if you take the time to understand it. TheThis game really isn't as glitchy as people make it out to be. Yeah it is glitchy, but when it is actually glitchy, it's so funny that it doesn't matter. Asides the glitches, the level design is good, accept the Mach speed sections, they suck, the soundtrack is fire and the story is decent. Ppl will say the Story is confusing but that is a lie, if you take the time to understand it. The only bad thing about it is the abysmal Elise kissing sonic scene near the end. Silver is an awesome new character, thought he is quite slow. All in all though, this is still a decent game.… Expand
  49. Calistusjay
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    My favourite sonic game. It gets a bad rap due to it's technical imperfections, but looking past those - the story, level design, characters, pacing and creativity in this game still make me love it. And I even have fun using the bugs to my advantage.
  50. oopkp
    Feb 24, 2023
    8
    I can't deny that this game has its problems, but it's a lot better than most modern games which have microtransactions. This was the golden age of video games.
  51. DrRobotnik
    Mar 20, 2023
    8
    An overhated and underrated gem of a game. Sonic the Hedgehog 2006 was released as part of Sonic's 20th anniversary. The game released in a very unfinished state which is definitely one of the key factors as to why people dislike this game so much but to me, that's part of the fun. The game itself has a terrible story but you can easily look past that. Despite it's flaws, Sonic 2006 stillAn overhated and underrated gem of a game. Sonic the Hedgehog 2006 was released as part of Sonic's 20th anniversary. The game released in a very unfinished state which is definitely one of the key factors as to why people dislike this game so much but to me, that's part of the fun. The game itself has a terrible story but you can easily look past that. Despite it's flaws, Sonic 2006 still has some enjoyment to be had. If the world were to give this game a second chance, I'm sure it wouldn't be seen as such a bad game… Expand
  52. Iamconfusion
    Apr 3, 2023
    10
    Easily the best game ever made, I really don't understand how this doesn't have a user and critic score of 100. This game is completely bug free, and gaming has undoubtedly gone down from this absolute champion of gaming. Sonic's transformation into super sonic is easily the most dramatic scene ever, and I don't have the words to give it the amount of praise I want to. On top this, theEasily the best game ever made, I really don't understand how this doesn't have a user and critic score of 100. This game is completely bug free, and gaming has undoubtedly gone down from this absolute champion of gaming. Sonic's transformation into super sonic is easily the most dramatic scene ever, and I don't have the words to give it the amount of praise I want to. On top this, the rest of the story is incredible, sadly there are 2 bad tracks in this game, crisis city and his world. But other than these 2 falls, the game is incredible

    This review is very serious and not written in confusion.    … Expand
  53. Jimbok3rr178
    Apr 13, 2023
    8
    I actually think this game is really good maybe because I did not encounter a single game breaking glitch but I think it was enjoyable sonic and shadow could do to be a bit faster though but the is story is one the best minus the scene I’m sure you know which one I’m talking about
  54. SonicBABY28
    May 4, 2023
    10
    Is it me or am I the only one that actually loved the game I never had any problems with it the loading time was never an issue and when u play it was pure fun for me I don't care what people say it's one of my favorites
  55. ShadowBestGame
    May 21, 2023
    8
    It hurts me that this game is in the state it is in, this is the game most capable of being a possible "sonic adventure 3", if it had had more development time it would have been (probably) one of the best sonic games in its history, but even so, despite those eternal loading screens, those bugs and a certain scene that I want to forget, it is a quite enjoyable game, but now I can onlyIt hurts me that this game is in the state it is in, this is the game most capable of being a possible "sonic adventure 3", if it had had more development time it would have been (probably) one of the best sonic games in its history, but even so, despite those eternal loading screens, those bugs and a certain scene that I want to forget, it is a quite enjoyable game, but now I can only think about the great game that could have been… Expand
  56. Motichoor420
    Aug 18, 2023
    9
    A superb debut for the Xbox 360, but its marred by glitches that happen every now and then during the action stages. These range from cheap deaths, to slips and falls when you least expect them, and some stages propel you forwards, with very little control, and you are bound to get hit or thrown off course by something. This is not as worse as the shenanigans in the PS3 version, butA superb debut for the Xbox 360, but its marred by glitches that happen every now and then during the action stages. These range from cheap deaths, to slips and falls when you least expect them, and some stages propel you forwards, with very little control, and you are bound to get hit or thrown off course by something. This is not as worse as the shenanigans in the PS3 version, but still annoying and frustrating. Now for the good news! The graphics are gorgeous, no matter what the stage, no matter who you play as or who you encounter; they have been souped up a lot since the Sonic Adventure and Sonic Heroes days. The music is also a key highlight, as most 3d Sonic games go, but this time, it is more endearing, and worthy of any Sonic-fan music playlist (you can tell a lot of effort has been put into its composition, matching each stage or gameplay strategy perfectly). The storyline is actually quite good, compared the the mess they made of Sonic Adventure and Sonic Heroes. The cut scenes are very well done, and this time round you really wanna pick up Tails and cuddle him! The other awesome thing is you get to play as three different hedgehogs, with varied gameplay elements; Sonic with his speed-infused gameplay, Shadow with his more aggressive and vehicle-based methodology, and newcomer Silver with his telepathic-based approach.. Each guy has his own story line, which encompasses the story of the other two. All in all a good game which would have been an A1 masterpiece if only the glitches were ironed out and eliminated and the player had more control over the...well controls!… Expand
  57. yayyay
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    i love dis gam tis is the best samic game its so fun ok i saffsdfsfdsafffdsdffsfddffffdssdfdfsf
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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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