Sonic Unleashed

 Xbox 360
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8.5

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  1. DukeJon
    Aug 17, 2011
    10
    A much better game than the reviews suggest. Loads of secrets and replay value, fantastic graphics and music. If you love sonic you'll love this. Hell, you may even learn to like the Werehog.
  2. rbee
    Aug 9, 2009
    8
    First my take, then my 10 year old son's take. We bought an Xbox 360 very, very recently and loaded up on a few essential dad-kid games before leaving the store, unconcerned about reviews or seeing gameplay in action. For me, a few red flags were raised during the opening sequence and later in the game was a bit bored by the nighttime werehog elements but so far have not been First my take, then my 10 year old son's take. We bought an Xbox 360 very, very recently and loaded up on a few essential dad-kid games before leaving the store, unconcerned about reviews or seeing gameplay in action. For me, a few red flags were raised during the opening sequence and later in the game was a bit bored by the nighttime werehog elements but so far have not been troubled by them beyond fact they are different. It is certainly true that I would have passed on the game had I see those elements in action at the gamestore or online, and especially if they were not plastered with the Sonic brand. My son, on the other hand, is still thrilled. In fact, he preferred the slower and what he called "Kingdom Hearty" gameplay as werehog Sonic, and felt more like he was progressing in a game with a character he could build. Speeding through levels hje gets flustered and disinterested, gains and loses coins at random, and has no reason to feel nostalgic. His first exposure to Sonic in game form, beyond images of older Sega titles in magazines, was actually Super Smash Bros (Wii). (His first exposure to Mario was Galaxy, as well.) I feel that this Sonic game is a fantastic balance. The developers have gotten their slaps on the wrist in sales and are making up for things bit by bit to classic gamers by releasing DLC, but I don't think they've put a foot wrong here. Another thing to consider about my review: we live in Japan, and the Japanese release of the game is in both Japanese and English. Perhaps so are other versions. This makes the game particularly exotic to one or both of us, as having the ability to log in under two gamertags with save games in two languages and spice up the experience. It's rather like watching a classic Disney film get remade in a foreign language -- interesting and bizarre and much easier to accept.… Expand
  3. supersergi
    Jul 21, 2011
    8
    This game is not really bad. The gamplay can be great in daytime levels and touchy in nightime levels, but the graphics and music is awesome. The length of the game is about 10+ hours, and are both for fun and pain. Sega is stupid about delisting this game, because they need to re-realase this game, but making the werehog levels like in Sonic & the Secret Rings, and do the framerate at aThis game is not really bad. The gamplay can be great in daytime levels and touchy in nightime levels, but the graphics and music is awesome. The length of the game is about 10+ hours, and are both for fun and pain. Sega is stupid about delisting this game, because they need to re-realase this game, but making the werehog levels like in Sonic & the Secret Rings, and do the framerate at a good speed, and also making the daytime levels longer and the nightime levels shorter. I'm giving this game an 8 for all these reasons.… Expand
  4. gamesarepic
    Nov 30, 2012
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic Unleashed is a very good attempt to bring Sonic back and it succeeds to me find out why. The story is quite simple but kind of funny with chip/ light gaia what happens is Dr.Eggman has lured Sonic into a trap to suck the energy of the chaos emeralds and shoot at the earth to wake up Dark Gaia so he can rule the world and call Eggmanland after that the rest of the story is simple just restoring chaos emeralds finding out what happens and learning more about Chip.
    The graphics in this game are fantastic it looks like it is Disney the only problem which is one of the reasons why I lowered it to 9 is the frame-rate issues later on like abadat. The game-play is almost perfect in the day time the only problem is the unresponsive at times jump button and the werehog is good despite what people say the only problem i find is his balancing and the spike part in empire city but I can ease that now.
    Time for one of the best parts music nearly every single track is memorable the main ones are endless possibilities by Jaret Raddick , Rooftop Run and cool edge.
    The bosses are easy except for the quicktime event in perfect dark gaia mash the x button 60 times is too much i say but it does get easier.
    I liked the aeroplane sections not that bad it was fun to shoot at ships and watch the beautiful view The bad is frame-rate sometimes drop, quicktime events over done, the shooting part kind of , unresponsive at times    … Expand
  5. TounVic
    Jul 13, 2013
    8
    I don't know why it gets so many hate, this game is not bad at all, there is a lot of secrets, great soundtrack, graphics and replayability. Previous games like Generations and Colors are really fun, but their story is unappealing. Unleashed beats both of them into the ground in that category. The Werehog is a new concept of the game that you may or may not like, The Hedgehog has beenI don't know why it gets so many hate, this game is not bad at all, there is a lot of secrets, great soundtrack, graphics and replayability. Previous games like Generations and Colors are really fun, but their story is unappealing. Unleashed beats both of them into the ground in that category. The Werehog is a new concept of the game that you may or may not like, The Hedgehog has been improved and it has never gone so fast, maybe the segments in the city where you have to talk to everybody it's obnoxious, but I really enjoyed the rest. This game deserves a better score from the critics.… Expand
  6. Untitled94
    Dec 15, 2016
    8
    This version of the game has got to be the best. Not because of extra content or anything, but because it runs the best. All the others work, but for the smoothest and best way to play, this is it. The game itself isn't the best Sonic game, but it's still enjoyable. While not as good as the daytime stages, the Were-hog stages can be fun, they just drag out a bit longer than they need to.This version of the game has got to be the best. Not because of extra content or anything, but because it runs the best. All the others work, but for the smoothest and best way to play, this is it. The game itself isn't the best Sonic game, but it's still enjoyable. While not as good as the daytime stages, the Were-hog stages can be fun, they just drag out a bit longer than they need to. The only reason the Wii and PS2 versions would be any better is that they are more straight forward. Otherwise, the Xbox 360 version is the best version. PS3 version would be better if it stayed locked at 60fps.… Expand
  7. Tomic-Hedgehog
    Oct 28, 2010
    9
    This is amazingly fun! Well, this version is, anyway! I love both levels, even when it can get a bit frustrating, this game has combined extreme speed, with seamless 3D - 2D transitions and combat, with mostly smooth gameplay, well done SEGA!
  8. SwoopTrust
    Nov 5, 2011
    8
    Half and half, altough the day half weighs way more than the night half, which honestly wouldn't be that bad if it werent for the retarded camera sometimes. Day stages are awesome. great colors, graphics, speed, platfoming, sounds; also very good for speedruns. Night stages could be better, and that theme for enemies really gets annoying after the third time.
    Even so, the game isn't bad,    Half and half, altough the day half weighs way more than the night half, which honestly wouldn't be that bad if it werent for the retarded camera sometimes. Day stages are awesome. great colors, graphics, speed, platfoming, sounds; also very good for speedruns. Night stages could be better, and that theme for enemies really gets annoying after the third time.
    Even so, the game isn't bad, and it was a step in the right direction that eventually lead to successes like Colors and Generations.    … Expand
  9. sonicfan2000
    Feb 14, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing! And JUST like Sonic Heroes, this game doesn't deserve all the hate it got! Hear me out, don't listen to the bad reviews. The werehog really isn't bad. It's an interesting form of gameplay, there are many various combos and moves, and its just fun! Sure, it's a bit repetitive at times, but rarely. The graphics are BEAUTIFUL! The daytime levels are even BETTER than theThis game is amazing! And JUST like Sonic Heroes, this game doesn't deserve all the hate it got! Hear me out, don't listen to the bad reviews. The werehog really isn't bad. It's an interesting form of gameplay, there are many various combos and moves, and its just fun! Sure, it's a bit repetitive at times, but rarely. The graphics are BEAUTIFUL! The daytime levels are even BETTER than the werehog, you can run at RIDICULOSLY HIGH SPEEDS, the way it should be in a Sonic game! Now sadly, I don't have my 360 anymore, so I never got a chance to beat it, but I plan on getting it again for my PS3! Long story short, buy this, you'll love it!… Expand
  10. SpazzyGoose
    Jan 9, 2015
    8
    REALLY GOOD, the reason this is not a 10 is cause the long somewhat boring were hog stages, i mean there ok but not great and mainly focused on combat. really fast as is but than you upgrade your speed , best boost in the sonic series , best story in the sonic series , fun game play , great physics , good graphics , fun combos but the were hog kinda brings it down.
  11. PigMacLord
    Feb 1, 2015
    10
    This game has amazing gameplay, graphics, music everything comes together nicely in it. It's fun and delivers slight variety but keeps everything you love about sonic in it 10/10 BESTEST GAME EVA
  12. Taylorxd123
    Nov 27, 2015
    9
    One of Sonic's best.
    Great gameplay
    Amazing graphics
    Awesome mechanics
    Cool story

    Its just everything we want from sonic
    Just two proplems though
    Day time sonic has a werid jump which makes platforming hard sometimes and the werehog can sometimes be a bit stiff but overall it a fantastic sonic game
  13. Shadow1
    Mar 24, 2016
    10
    I love this game on XBOX 360 and PS2 . Version for XBOX 360 better than PS2 . In this game one of best graphics of 2008 . This is good 3D game . Very awesome boost and drift . Awesome storyline and very very good gameplay . One of best Sonic game . 10/10
  14. thiago52192
    May 15, 2017
    10
    The fastest sonic game, turns out to be the most fun and enjoyable game of the franchise. Focus more on speed, and making a mix of plataform and racing was the best idea sega have made in years
  15. ECB19
    Dec 6, 2018
    10
    This game is quite undervalued by the metascore, and shows that the specialized press does not really know what rating to assign to the sonic games, since this is the basis to create sonic generations. It should have a higher note, simply because it is base. Also because it's not a bad game, we might even consider it pretty good.
  16. Sonic902
    Apr 5, 2018
    10
    This is a very underrated game. I think the quick time events are a decent challenge, the graphics are amazing and the game play is superb, including the Werehog
  17. Destroyergamez4
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Sonic unleashed is the best sonic game ever! Don't listen to the critic reviewers, they are soo bad at unleashed...

    The music The graphics The levels The characters are amazing! Best voice acting Jason did! Sonic Unleashed is better than SA2 IMO Sonic unleashed Level design is fantastic and also very challenging! If a sonic game is challenging, then there is a good sign    Sonic unleashed is the best sonic game ever! Don't listen to the critic reviewers, they are soo bad at unleashed...

    The music
    The graphics
    The levels
    The characters are amazing!

    Best voice acting Jason did!

    Sonic Unleashed is better than SA2 IMO

    Sonic unleashed Level design is fantastic and also very challenging!
    If a sonic game is challenging, then there is a good sign that it is the best one!

    Sonic unleashed was very under-appreciated and also hated very badly. To the people that hate unleashed, please give the game a second try, it is the best sonic game ever made!

    SEGA should port it to PC and next gen consoles

    I will 100% love the game more and also it will always be my number 1 sonic game ever!

    The music is an absolute banger!

    The werehog stages of exploration is amazing but 1 problem is, its too stretched and also long but hey it doesn't affect my fun time because it is still awesome! Hidden areas in werehog stages is fun! we learn more and more about the stages

    I give this game a 10/10

    No one can ever disrespect this game now! I wish the game was GOTY if people weren't soo harsh on this game....    … Expand
  18. Eddieddie
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Bastante infravalorado, increíble jugabilidad y gráficos para su tiempo. Es necesario darle una oportunidad
  19. SosikuKawaiiHog
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    Much better than Sonic Forces. Best level design , best boost in the series , best story , best final boss , best gameplay. And please guys , don't compare werehog with God Of War , it is stupid
  20. hamiham2
    May 6, 2020
    10
    The best 3D Sonic game up to date, with wide and beautiful levels, outstanding speed, and satisfying combat.
  21. BaduJoseph
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    the game is just incredible! it has incredible music, iconic characters, incredible history, this game is simply a work of art!
  22. TheArkhamKnight
    Jan 6, 2021
    8
    My favorite Sonic game, it came to me as a surprise when I found out that reviewers completely bashed this game to a pulp when it came out and gave it a lower score than 06, the game that nearly killed the franchise. I mean I like 06, its my second favorite Sonic game but I can't deny it has a lot of problems and did a number on the series. Unleashed laid the foundation for other fanMy favorite Sonic game, it came to me as a surprise when I found out that reviewers completely bashed this game to a pulp when it came out and gave it a lower score than 06, the game that nearly killed the franchise. I mean I like 06, its my second favorite Sonic game but I can't deny it has a lot of problems and did a number on the series. Unleashed laid the foundation for other fan favorites like Colors and Generations and is a solid game and I feel gets too much hate and I'd highly recommend playing this game.… Expand
  23. noasisblaze
    Sep 22, 2013
    7
    This game is a massive improvement on Sonic 06, but it still has problems like the Moon Medals and the homing attack can be glitchy but it's still a good game.
  24. Aaron5180
    Oct 29, 2013
    10
    When I am downloading a new game on my PC, I like to play this game. It's really fun and they did and excellent job on the fighting. Some people may not like the new fighting, but I don't really mind.
  25. Codename_zero
    Jul 12, 2015
    8
    this game is perfect for what he came to be...
    it's well divided between day and night stages
    day stages for the Sonic unique style fans
    and night stages for the new fans
    the game the awesome on both gameplays
    have a GREAT story making you wanting more
  26. FilemonBR
    Aug 31, 2016
    9
    Jogo inovador com uma historia epica, hedghog engine foi um grande feito, deixaram os gráficos lindos, o werehog veio para tentar um novo jeito de se jogar, porem foi criticado pela sega nao ter console, assim os fanboy nao poderiam usar ele para falar qual console é melhor
  27. Lucabratz
    May 28, 2018
    8
    This Game blew me away! I never thought Sonic team could possibly get so close to perfection. Why is it so good? A couple things really, first the new graphics engine for the next gen consoles was used beautifully with great looking cutscenes, levels, and hub-worlds. Now to the music... Absolutely amazing with fantastic pieces by composer Tomoya Ohtani and Kenichi Tokoi's pieces shineThis Game blew me away! I never thought Sonic team could possibly get so close to perfection. Why is it so good? A couple things really, first the new graphics engine for the next gen consoles was used beautifully with great looking cutscenes, levels, and hub-worlds. Now to the music... Absolutely amazing with fantastic pieces by composer Tomoya Ohtani and Kenichi Tokoi's pieces shine throughout this game especially some of the hub-world music. Now to the Gameplay... Damn fun, the daytime missions are a great deal of fun they're fast fun and really well crafted, the sense of speed and controls are nearly perfect here. The only problem with the controls in my eyes were the air boost always got in the way of me trying to do a homing attack but other than that very smooth. Now the Night-time missions... They are a blast to play, YEAH these were the missions I sometimes found myself enjoying more than the daytime. The controls were once again smooth and they really emulate what it's like to be a beast being unleashed especially when you level up and learn new combos, writing about just makes me want to go play right now. Overall this game was just too underappreciated by both fan and critics and it really deserves better this is in my eyes the most polished and near perfect sonic game just give it a chance, and unlike Sonic Generations the day time isn't always "hold X to win the game" the game actually takes a lot more skill. What other sonic game do you ride across a humpback whale in a bobsled? None of them.… Expand
  28. Vitolonado
    Sep 27, 2021
    10
    Although Sonic Adventure 2 is my favorite Sonic game, I can't deny the quality of this one, it really deserves the title of "Best Sonic game"
  29. RaphGamerProd
    Mar 16, 2018
    10
    BEST SONIC GAME EVER need a PC port on STEAM the werehog is good everything is good I want the 4K 60FPS PC PORT SEGA PLSSSS ???!!!!?? DANG
  30. loricritic845
    Mar 17, 2018
    10
    There is one thing you should know about Sonic Unleashed before spending your time and money on it. It's a great game. Really great game. Okay I have to admit the tutorial stages were unneeded but new players should learn how to play this awesome game. It has replayability. It has cool graphics, nice story and the new Chip character has lots of positive things. Encountering belovedThere is one thing you should know about Sonic Unleashed before spending your time and money on it. It's a great game. Really great game. Okay I have to admit the tutorial stages were unneeded but new players should learn how to play this awesome game. It has replayability. It has cool graphics, nice story and the new Chip character has lots of positive things. Encountering beloved characters such as Tails and Amy is pretty cool. If you like Werewolf stories you will definitely love this. Because in this game you get three different gameplay styles. The first one is the basic fast platforming, the other one is the night themed Werehog fighting gameplay and the last one is exploring around a place if you like that. So yeah Sonic Unleashed is probably one of the best Sonic titles to this day.… Expand
  31. Zanql
    Jun 25, 2018
    10
    It's sad that such a wonderful game like this that had so much work put in to it got so much hate. Just because it was released after Sonic 06, when it was "trendy" to hate on the franchise. It even had CG mini films.
    One of Sonic's best.
    Great gameplay
    Amazing graphics
    Awesome mechanics
    Amazing story
  32. Stephenj2010
    Jan 21, 2019
    9
    I played on X360. I'm truly think it's better than crappiest PS2/WII version. many people like this XBOX360/PS3 more than PS2/WII. I
  33. Sanicunleashed
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is my favorite game of all time awesome graphics great story fun daytime stages and also nice nighttime stages challenging final level and nostalgic soundtrack… Expand
  34. schimidtwas
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    Ok i don't care... THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST SONIC GAMES...if not the best so far!
  35. COST1TOZ
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    História boa, jogabilidade muito bem-feita, gráficos lindos a única coisa que ficou deixando a desejar é o sistema de drift.
  36. Javier_Santos
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    Sonic Unleashed is one of the most ambitions Sonic games, and unfortunately also one of the more hated, it has a bad reputation mostly because of the last game, but this game is an excellent experience once you accepted the Werehog.
  37. Veronoobbutpro
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    this is the best 3d modern sonic game, amazing gameplay, soundtrack, cgi cutscenes, and good story too, even though the werehog stages are too loong and not as fun as the day stages, but still this is a truly masterpiece from sega and this game deserve higher score on metacritic.
  38. Charzyike
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This game was my childhood, its the best sonic game I've ever played, with story, hub world new mechanics, cool bosses and everything this game is so beautiful.
  39. Veneonter
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    this game is sensational! I don't know why all this hatred against him, freshness ...
  40. Darkletters
    Dec 16, 2020
    9
    Es un juego muy bueno. Es verdad que tiene fallas en los niveles, ejemplo que va extremadamente rápido Sonic, lo cual tiene que, pero si que se pierde la noción de lo que pasa después de un rato, de ahí en fuera todo execelente. La run de noche es un nuevo respiro para lo que es el personaje. Sobre la mecánica de las misiones del erizo lobo, me parecen algo genial y novedoso para elEs un juego muy bueno. Es verdad que tiene fallas en los niveles, ejemplo que va extremadamente rápido Sonic, lo cual tiene que, pero si que se pierde la noción de lo que pasa después de un rato, de ahí en fuera todo execelente. La run de noche es un nuevo respiro para lo que es el personaje. Sobre la mecánica de las misiones del erizo lobo, me parecen algo genial y novedoso para el personaje. Ya fuera del análisis éste juego representó mí infancia.… Expand
  41. JuanKailly
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Sonic unleashed é simplesmente o melhor jogo do Sonic já feito. Trilha sonora impecável, jogabilidade incrível, história boa, arte visual perfeita que até os dias de hoje o faz ser o jogo mais bonito de Sonic. Ao contrário do que a crítica diz, os jogadores realmente sabem como esse jogo fez parte de nós...
  42. Safexp
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    Great game!!!!!!!!!!!!



    !!!!!
  43. Okug
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    Man i don't know WHAT the problem of the critics with this game, this game is incredible, everyone who likes sonic needs to play this game, for my is one of the best modern sonic games for sure !
  44. Zachary922i23i2
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    Guys let's be honest this was the last sonic game that Sega actually tried and sonic unleashed did a great job I know Eggman land is a hard stage and the were-hog wasn't needed but this is one of my favorite sonic games but the only thing we need is a port to pc to fix up the frame rates then this game will be the best.
  45. AlgoAleatorin
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Sonic Unleashed é o jogo mais bem produzido da Sonic Team, mesmo sendo feito em curto prazo de 2 anos, ele não peca em quase nada
    Sua história é perfeita
    Ambos os gameplays são divertido, especialmente as fases de dia.
    Únicos problemas são a coleta de medalhas e o homing attack no X
  46. AntonFaster
    Jul 28, 2022
    10
    The best Sonic game ever in my opinion, if you are thinking to buy it and don’t know on which platform, u need to purchase Xbox 360 version!
    Looks best! Especially with the backwards compatibility plays really PERFECT!!! I love night & day levels, yep, difficult Eggmanland and if you haven’t played before any boost Sonic game, this one would be really hard for you! Nevertheless, the    The best Sonic game ever in my opinion, if you are thinking to buy it and don’t know on which platform, u need to purchase Xbox 360 version!
    Looks best! Especially with the backwards compatibility plays really PERFECT!!! I love night & day levels, yep, difficult Eggmanland and if you haven’t played before any boost Sonic game, this one would be really hard for you! Nevertheless, the gameplay itself significantly amazing, the graphics, the music     … Expand
  47. spongenuts
    Jul 3, 2021
    10
    there is so much to say about this game. In a good way tho.
    ill provide my reasons in bullet point.
    +The graphics are definitely till this DAY the game in the whole franchise generations and forces were close + gameplay was amazing for both the day time and night but here is a tip to the 1 person reading my review. spend your XP on the werehog strength, health and combat. The gameplay    there is so much to say about this game. In a good way tho.
    ill provide my reasons in bullet point.
    +The graphics are definitely till this DAY the game in the whole franchise generations and forces were close
    + gameplay was amazing for both the day time and night but here is a tip to the 1 person reading my review. spend your XP on the werehog strength, health and combat. The gameplay of the werehog is basic for those who are into hack and slash
    +OUTSTANDING MUSIC(its sonic nothings new here)
    +this game has one of the best sonic stories of all time. its a good mix of serious tone and cartoony. it
    fits well for everyone

    there is 2 negative thing tho
    - sometimes the day time stages(normal sonic) are too just they last 1-2 minutes
    -the framerates are really bad sometimes they barley reach 30 and even 15 in some sections in the ps3 version due to the graphics
    -the medals are sometimes hard to find but it provides exploration so its a bit of a mix mix for me. at first i struggled to find the medals but remember to explore the hub and in the night stages as those are the times you have full freedom to look around

    I give it a solid 95/100    … Expand
  48. jomanakk
    Jul 14, 2021
    10
    I think This game is actually great
    It Has great blast proccessing graphics and more
    I don't understand why people have mixed reviews on this game It's actually a good game and deserves a PC port because it's been stuck on hardware for a long time People wants unleashed PC but it's actually a good game in the sonic series not all People don't have xbox or PS3 or even a series x Just    I think This game is actually great
    It Has great blast proccessing graphics and more
    I don't understand why people have mixed reviews on this game
    It's actually a good game and deserves a PC port because
    it's been stuck on hardware for a long time
    People wants unleashed PC but it's actually a good game in the sonic series
    not all People don't have xbox or PS3 or even a series x
    Just give the game a chance.    … Expand
  49. Justsunny19
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    Absolute masterpiece of a game never had more fun playing a sonic game EVER!!
  50. TheUiGamer
    Aug 5, 2021
    9
    This game is awesome I love the game play the only thing I wish was better is the drifting that is so hard other than that the game was pretty good it and Rooftop Run for Werehog could have been better but other than that the game was good
  51. SonicGamer08
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    Best game ever!!

    Great gameplay
    Amazing graphics
    Awesome mechanics
    Cool story
    etc...
  52. Cbart13
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    Easily, easily my favorite game of all time. I’ve put probably over 3,000 hours in this game alone, beating it, 100% it, and repeating it. It just gets better every time. So much heart, so much passion, so ahead of it’s time, so fun, so much replay-ability, so heartfelt, so charming, it’s unexplainable the feels I get while experiencing this game. I had never made a meta critic acc,Easily, easily my favorite game of all time. I’ve put probably over 3,000 hours in this game alone, beating it, 100% it, and repeating it. It just gets better every time. So much heart, so much passion, so ahead of it’s time, so fun, so much replay-ability, so heartfelt, so charming, it’s unexplainable the feels I get while experiencing this game. I had never made a meta critic acc, but after the abomination that was Colors ultimate, it just makes me want to see Unleashed at least get recognized, just once. I want my voice to finally be heard about this game, about how it was so disrespected by critics, and by Sega itself. It makes no sense man, it was so ahead of it’s time, and was an EXTREME improvement over 06 (Even though that’s my 3rd fav game in the series behind Unleashed and Heroes). I really hope, if unleashed does get remastered, that it gets the respect it deserves. I hope they don’t ruin the game like they did colors, even if colors was already a severely mediocre title. They need to put their time in a remaster, and put in just as much heart as they did for the original, that would bring me, and many other fans, so much happiness. For the original, easily a 10 out of 10, 100 out of 100, my favorite game of all time. It just brings so much joy, seeing sonic actually be a cool character instead of being a cocky, unfunny, stupid dickhead like he is now. And seeing Sonic Team be ambitious. I miss those days, those days were the best man. Hopefully Sega takes a different approach with upcoming titles, and gives Unleashed the respect it truly deserves.… Expand
  53. ROTSA2
    Sep 13, 2022
    8
    76%

    Sonic Unleashed has amazing graphics, a great story idea, and detailed level design, though it pails in comparison to its comic adaptation.
  54. EdgarChikara
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Simply put, the best Sonic game of all time imo. An epic adventure that by the end of it, when the credits roll, you say to yourself: "wow... that was incredible!"
  55. VladislaV1111
    Aug 31, 2022
    10
    Одна из лучших игр по сонику, если не лучшая. Великолепный ночной и дневной геймплей, великолепная музыка, великолепный сюжет - всё в этой игре было сделано на высшем уровне.
  56. BodiAdee
    Feb 18, 2022
    10
    Hands down best sonic game no cap. It's masterpiece in my eyes and in almost every aspect. This game deserved nowhere near the amount of hate it got and the fact that the critics did the game so dirty just boils my blood so much. Every aspect, the acting, the story, the graphics, and don't even get me started on the music, and the gameplay are all phenomenal in their own right. OnlyHands down best sonic game no cap. It's masterpiece in my eyes and in almost every aspect. This game deserved nowhere near the amount of hate it got and the fact that the critics did the game so dirty just boils my blood so much. Every aspect, the acting, the story, the graphics, and don't even get me started on the music, and the gameplay are all phenomenal in their own right. Only complaint I have is sonic is a slippery when controlling him in the daytime but other than that, hands down the best sonic game no questions asked.… Expand
  57. OmxgaAwesome
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    This is the best Sonic Game ever made. Even though some stuff is messy, its an awesome game. Would love to see a remastered.
  58. Andreso
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    It's maybe the best Sonic game from the perspective of a lot of fans... I'll just say that it's for me the best platforming game i've ever played, charming from start to end, good graphics, nice music, challenging and fun gameplay, it's an experience you have to try to enjoy...
  59. Ahmadishere
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    Sonic unleashed is very underrated, I think a lot of people were pretty bias towards sonic when it came out.
  60. Sherteam
    Aug 30, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is fun and looks awesome I'm glad sega improved them self after 06 but forces and boom ruined it again.
    Oh well sonic unleashed is soo goo it makes me wanna do a backflip 3 times and I feel great please sega I have hopes for more good sanyway I am glad unleashed exists and I'm happy for unleashed I highly recommend this masterpiece    … Expand
  61. Mariodealer1st
    Sep 13, 2022
    10
    Easily the best Sonic game, the werehog is fun and day sonic is great, I love it
  62. sonhadouro
    Oct 18, 2022
    10
    Underrated game, played it on my xbox 60fps boosted and it was one of the best video game experience
  63. BonzaiTheHost
    Dec 29, 2022
    8
    Would be a solid 9 or even 10 if it didn't suffer from pacing and padding issues and had better handling and button mapping for Sonic. Probably the greatest cinematic masterpiece Sonic has ever produced.
  64. SFproductions
    Nov 19, 2022
    9
    better than sex ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ
  65. FlyInTheFreedom
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    It aged fantastically This is now if not the best one of the best sonic games to come out since sonic adventure
  66. Saleemabdelhai3
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    The best Sonic game ever made.
    Amazing story, mind blowing visuals and insanely fun gameplay.
  67. Johnnytestar
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    The best Sonic game ever made, and the last of its kind, only Frontiers and gens came close
  68. EmeTeY
    Dec 26, 2022
    9
    Excelente juego y mejor apartado gráfico! La historia está super bien guiada y en ningún momento el juego se torna tedioso.
  69. KnucklesChaotix
    May 16, 2012
    10
    This game is nearly perfect. It's only flaw is the medal hunting. You have to roam around the hub worlds and levels searching for more sun and moon medals to advance to the next level. The problem is that they're unnecessarily hard to find. Another (minor) flaw is that the difficulty of this game spikes dramatically about halfway thorough. At that point, it takes some real skill to be goodThis game is nearly perfect. It's only flaw is the medal hunting. You have to roam around the hub worlds and levels searching for more sun and moon medals to advance to the next level. The problem is that they're unnecessarily hard to find. Another (minor) flaw is that the difficulty of this game spikes dramatically about halfway thorough. At that point, it takes some real skill to be good at the game. Otherwise, everything else is perfectly executed. Good graphics, story, day and night gameplay, hub worlds, voice acting, cutscenes. character choice, level design, etc.… Expand
  70. hydeks
    Dec 11, 2010
    9
    Simply a fun game! This game goes back to alot of what makes Sonic who he is when you play through the Sonic day levels. They actually made a new Hedgehog Engine for this game to get the day levels down. The werehog levels are where some people might be thrown off alil. Yes, it can be a pain to keep having to switch between night and day, but playing as a werehog felt awesome especiallySimply a fun game! This game goes back to alot of what makes Sonic who he is when you play through the Sonic day levels. They actually made a new Hedgehog Engine for this game to get the day levels down. The werehog levels are where some people might be thrown off alil. Yes, it can be a pain to keep having to switch between night and day, but playing as a werehog felt awesome especially since it made this sonic game also into a kid friendly God of War game! :) This is a great Sonic game is definately worth picking up for any sonic fan!… Expand
  71. Sonicphoto
    Sep 15, 2010
    8
    Personally, this is to me the most disappointing sonic game I ever played due to the fact of the addition of the Werehog. The game features Sonic only with some pretty exciting stages that are great but sometimes have a strange pace because of its excessive amount of obstacles in it. However, the werehog experience is a more slower sonic focused on a mediocre combat. The combat gets betterPersonally, this is to me the most disappointing sonic game I ever played due to the fact of the addition of the Werehog. The game features Sonic only with some pretty exciting stages that are great but sometimes have a strange pace because of its excessive amount of obstacles in it. However, the werehog experience is a more slower sonic focused on a mediocre combat. The combat gets better when you achieve more combos, but it gets very tiring because the game puts too many combat moments and even less platforming in this stages. The werehog stages can sometimes be great, other times decent, mediocre or even at times awful. Yet, the overall concept of the werehog in general feels out of place and unnecessary for the franchise. I would have rather used a new character that was a wolf and would do those tricks, instead of thinking that somehow Sonic becomes this thing. Luckily, the xbox 360 version features a much more exciting gameplay than the wii version because of a better speed in sonic levels and better controls in the werehog battles that make me give it a higher score.… Expand
  72. ResidentnEvil
    Nov 28, 2008
    5
    Don't listen to the reviews. They'll lead you to believe that the Sonic levels are good, and the only downside is the Werehog levels.

    In fact, the Sonic levels are anything but. Too fast for their own good, with sloppy controls and gameplay that's more shallow and two-dimensional than any of Sonic's portable offerings. Sonic Adventure is a far better game. And for    Don't listen to the reviews. They'll lead you to believe that the Sonic levels are good, and the only downside is the Werehog levels.

    In fact, the Sonic levels are anything but. Too fast for their own good, with sloppy controls and gameplay that's more shallow and two-dimensional than any of Sonic's portable offerings.

    Sonic Adventure is a far better game. And for a game that has the benefit of years of development and superior hardware, that's simply inexcusable.    … Expand
  73. JackTheCrazy98
    Mar 6, 2012
    8
    This game has an incredible mix of speed and fight. I liked the graphics that team sonic used for this game. The only thing that i dislike in this game, are the repetitive nocturne acts.
  74. WilliamWaffle
    Aug 14, 2014
    10
    I really do not see why no one likes the Werehog. I think that it's great the Sega has finally added something NEW to a Sonic game. The controls and camera are perfect, the story is great and, well, absolutely everything in it is awesome! You get an open world to explore, fun and fast daytime levels, and then the EXTREMELY cool night time levels. There's so much more to say about it... ButI really do not see why no one likes the Werehog. I think that it's great the Sega has finally added something NEW to a Sonic game. The controls and camera are perfect, the story is great and, well, absolutely everything in it is awesome! You get an open world to explore, fun and fast daytime levels, and then the EXTREMELY cool night time levels. There's so much more to say about it... But I think I've already made my point on how awesome it is! xD… Expand
  75. litb007
    Feb 16, 2009
    6
    Sonic Unleashed is half n' half. The daytime stages are very fast and completely redone to make a great Sonic game experience. Enemies only hurt you when they attack you, rail-switching locks onto available rails even when they curve off and the homing attack comes with a lock-on graphic to help players land attacks without flying off into the distance by mistake. Sonic's Sonic Unleashed is half n' half. The daytime stages are very fast and completely redone to make a great Sonic game experience. Enemies only hurt you when they attack you, rail-switching locks onto available rails even when they curve off and the homing attack comes with a lock-on graphic to help players land attacks without flying off into the distance by mistake. Sonic's 'Sonic Boost' lends him the ability of high-speed when you want it and the ease and satisfaction of smashing enemies at the speed of sound, Quick-step helps greatly in avoiding incoming objects but I feel the Sonic-Drift is annoyingly too slippery in turns. Despite the controversy with the Night-time Werehog levels, it offers a new fighting experience that tends to run on for a long time and tedious when you don't level-grind stats well. The second werehog level is downright difficult for first-time players and my god, the checkpointing they did for the Werehog levels was unbearable! The town hubs used in the game work out pretty good! Obviously based something like Sonic 06' but less crappy, the NPC townspeople look and emote like characters you would see in Pixar movies, very emotional at times to fit the text dialogue. The voice-acting for Sonic Unleashed has said to be 'improved' though I honestly couldn't tell the difference, it's okay to me, though Chip has a voice that's very different I must say. One big drawback is the medals system they put in place, requiring to collect Sun medals to unlock Daytime stages and Moon medals for night-time stages, for those trying to get to the end quickly will end up getting stuck because they didn't slow down to find them hidden throughout the stage, and towards the end of the game, the requirement gets irritatingly high. It would've been more suitable to just make it optional for extra powers or unlockables instead. Despite the crap reviews this game gets, I feel it's only because the Werehog wasn't just a strange gimmick but was poorly executed, much like a downgraded version of 'God of War'. What Sonic Team did with the Town hubs and especially the daytime gameplay was truely spectacular, it could've toned down the Quick-time events bit but a whole game involving the daytime gameplay would be a true revival of the Sonic series. In short: Daytime levels rocks, please do more. Werehog levels are occasionally fun when you max stats but so very tedious. It has some gems of awesome Sonic gaming but just has a whole load of boring crap strewn around it.… Expand
  76. gameBUSTA
    Oct 14, 2012
    8
    I really like this game more than the first 360 game the visuals are great, the soundtrack is brill and the story is great but the only two flaws of the game is the upgrade system for the day levels and the game-play for the ware-hog levels (like when you balance on the planks or whatever they called them) so this game is way better the last game.
  77. 2bitplayss
    Mar 9, 2021
    10
    there is so mutch content in sonic unleashed. sonic colors and forces wish they had this mutch stuff.
    the day levels are so fast and fun to play.
    you wil learn to love the werehog stages it may take 15 minutes your first time but playing it once or twice you can do it in less then 5 sometimes. story is fun, gameplay is fun, this game is way better than the reviews say....heck that guy    there is so mutch content in sonic unleashed. sonic colors and forces wish they had this mutch stuff.
    the day levels are so fast and fun to play.
    you wil learn to love the werehog stages it may take 15 minutes your first time but playing it once or twice you can do it in less then 5 sometimes. story is fun, gameplay is fun,
    this game is way better than the reviews say....heck that guy from ign only rated it low because he sucked at the game..........    … Expand
  78. Geo3891
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    Juego hermoso, tiene iconicos y muy buenos niveles, duraderos y divertidos de jugar, el Werehog no se queda atrás ya que hay muchas formas de derrotar a los enemigos con muchos combos y el combate no es para nada repetitivo como la gente y prensa """profesional""" dice (así es, hablo de ti IGN) y me gusta mucho que puedas personalizar las estadísticas del Sonic diurno y nocturno como si seJuego hermoso, tiene iconicos y muy buenos niveles, duraderos y divertidos de jugar, el Werehog no se queda atrás ya que hay muchas formas de derrotar a los enemigos con muchos combos y el combate no es para nada repetitivo como la gente y prensa """profesional""" dice (así es, hablo de ti IGN) y me gusta mucho que puedas personalizar las estadísticas del Sonic diurno y nocturno como si se tratara de un RPG, la música también hay que decir que es magnifica simplemente magnifico.… Expand
  79. EpicLadySponge
    Nov 30, 2017
    6
    Don't get me wrong on the score. I totally love Sonic Unleashed at what it tries to do. I basically love everything that relates to the daytime stages where you play as Sonic the Hedgehog, which aren't that very long compared to his Werehog alter ego. I would love to give the game the score it deserves had the Werehog not take over literally more than 50% of an average walkthrough for aDon't get me wrong on the score. I totally love Sonic Unleashed at what it tries to do. I basically love everything that relates to the daytime stages where you play as Sonic the Hedgehog, which aren't that very long compared to his Werehog alter ego. I would love to give the game the score it deserves had the Werehog not take over literally more than 50% of an average walkthrough for a casual gamer all in such. Many people are very divided on this game and I'm fine with that. Some people may like the Werehog while others don't and I'm fine with that. The problem with Sonic Unleashed that can easily be avoidable due to people's different perspectives when playing the game is that Sonic the Werehog gets too much playtime in a game that otherwise focuses more on speed. Sure I love the combat system for this game but it feels awkward to have such a thing in a Sonic game and it eventually becomes stale as you progress through the game. Even if the Werehog is much of a critical issue, I can't seem to find a way to replace it with something else without affecting the game's plot since the Werehog is served as another important plot element in the franchise.

    Everything about this game is eye-appealing candy that eventually goes horribly wrong when the Werehog is given more of the balance than the Hedgehog. In short, the game itself is a mix between excitement and attraction for the daytime stages and disappointment and repetition for the nighttime stages for some of those first-timers out there. It's been a while now and I believe some people got used to the nighttime stages, but I still believe that the Werehog felt out of place in a game that focuses on speed and maybe it could have worked if it was its own thing.    … Expand
  80. mslurr
    Dec 4, 2011
    7
    While the hub worlds are annoying, the medal collecting tedious, and the Werehog stages plain frustrating, the daytime stages are well worth the frustration. While it's nowhere near as good as the recently released Generations, for $10-$20, it's well worth it.
  81. Zay
    Dec 5, 2015
    5
    This is probably the greatest sonic game ever. And not just because the music and graphics look like something that Pixar made, but because in other sonic games sonic is pretty fast ,but the speed in unleashed is through the roof. Just try not to lose your mind while playing rooftop run. And the night time levels are like God of War so if you don't like the werehog you don't like kratos.This is probably the greatest sonic game ever. And not just because the music and graphics look like something that Pixar made, but because in other sonic games sonic is pretty fast ,but the speed in unleashed is through the roof. Just try not to lose your mind while playing rooftop run. And the night time levels are like God of War so if you don't like the werehog you don't like kratos. But they aren't exactly god of war, just try it!… Expand
  82. james47whoop
    Jul 10, 2011
    4
    Sonic Unleashed is far too repetitive and annoying. The only fun I found in this game were the daytime levels which didn't last very long. The night levels were extremely tedious. The controls were far too sensitive and clunky, and every level saw you doing the same thing. Kill these guys. Open up this door. Kill these guys. Open up this door. Jump over a ledge. Kill these guys. Die.Sonic Unleashed is far too repetitive and annoying. The only fun I found in this game were the daytime levels which didn't last very long. The night levels were extremely tedious. The controls were far too sensitive and clunky, and every level saw you doing the same thing. Kill these guys. Open up this door. Kill these guys. Open up this door. Jump over a ledge. Kill these guys. Die. Repeat the level from the start. Also, the same infuriating music played every time some enemys spawned. I thought the option to upgrade Sonic's powers were a neat addition, but there wasn't enough fun content here to keep me hooked for long.… Expand
  83. SawnikAdventure
    Dec 8, 2011
    4
    Sonic Unleashed seemed to continue the downward trend of modern Sonic games. OK, I will admit - it's a step forward from 06, but that doesn't automatically mean it's great. What people overlook so damn much is that: 1) The MAJORITY of the game is played as the Werehog, which is absolute CRAP. I can't believe people can be so blind and brand this as 'such a great game' and yet theySonic Unleashed seemed to continue the downward trend of modern Sonic games. OK, I will admit - it's a step forward from 06, but that doesn't automatically mean it's great. What people overlook so damn much is that: 1) The MAJORITY of the game is played as the Werehog, which is absolute CRAP. I can't believe people can be so blind and brand this as 'such a great game' and yet they themselves had a horrible time with this disgusting gameplay style. 2/3 of the game is played as this piece of crap, which automatically makes it a bad game. But no, SEGA had to make it even WORSE! Let's go deeper, shall we? 2) Surprisingly, the incredibly overrated daytime stages are bad as well. At first, you'll be in love with them, because of their insane speed, seemless gameplay and literally effortless fun. But once you decide to play them again... the fun is gone. Why? Because you're constrained in a tight hallway surrounded by invisible walls and doing nothing but plough through everything at breakneck speed with no thinking required. I really don't understand what the hell is so fun about this turdfest. It's WAY too easy and gives nothing for the player to do but RUN. Sounds fun, right? 3) Pace... ugh. Remember the good old days, where simply beating a stage would lead you onto another? Well, Sonic Unleashed throws all of that away and forces you to explore hubworlds, talk to random people, wait through loading screens to access ANOTHER hubworld and as soon as you reach the level gate, you're prompted by this annoying pest known as 'Chip' that you haven't collected enough sun or moon medals. This means that you have to replay the crap you've just played to collect more medals hidden throughout the stages in order to progress. It enhances replay value, but then again, why 'enhance' replay value on something that nobody would enjoy (well, at least the Werehog, anyway)? It's just a stupid gimmick to pad the game out. OK, so, I don't like this game, which is pretty clear. But is there ANYTHING that this game did right? Hell yes. 1) The graphics are stunning, especially in HD. It makes the pain more bearable to see all these pretty landscapes that you wish you could explore but can't because the stupid game won't let you. 2) The music is fantastic. The daytime music is usually more fast and upbeat, featuring some catchy tunes packed with variety. These just give me a feel-good feeling. The nighttime music, on the other hand, is much slower, somewhat orchestral and relaxing. Personally, I prefer the daytime music, but there's no denying that both types of track are just great. 3) While I do NOT like the daytime stages, I can praise it for at least one thing: the technical achievement. Even though ploughing mindlessly through everything is NOT my kind of fun, you've got to admit that it's pretty darn stunning to see Sonic run that fast with incredible graphics to boot. There's not a single slowdown issue while doing any of this, either. There are a few framerate dips, however, espeically in the later stages. So, all in all, I would recommend Sonic Unleashed ONLY to diehard Sonic fans who want to 'check it out'. Otherwise, (send me death threats for saying this, I don't care) Sonic Unleashed is a smelling piece of crap and it should never have been released in such a state.… Expand
  84. bonnin40
    Feb 21, 2013
    6
    Sonic unleashed is the prime example of a mixed bag, if ive ever heard of one. The night time levels are boring and uninteresting, and the day time levels are fun and exciting. The game is litteraly bi-polar, with it basically being half good and half, well, bad. The first time playing through this game, i loved it, absolutely loved it. i found the night time levels boring and tedious, butSonic unleashed is the prime example of a mixed bag, if ive ever heard of one. The night time levels are boring and uninteresting, and the day time levels are fun and exciting. The game is litteraly bi-polar, with it basically being half good and half, well, bad. The first time playing through this game, i loved it, absolutely loved it. i found the night time levels boring and tedious, but playable none the less, and the day time levels to be awesome. but the more ive played it over the years, the more ive realized that the day time levels, are actually very shallow, and are nothing really but hold foward and go. theyve since mastered this design style, but it really hasnt aged well. The graphics are absolutely gorgeous, and the music is great as well. the controls, while a tad slippery, are decent. Sega took a long time to create the new sonic engine, and while i love the new "Hedgehog Engine" compared to the later titles, this formula really isnt that great in this game, though i still definitely recomend it. This game is alot of fun during the day time levels. The speeds you can achieve are unreal, and the graphics are absolutely gorgeous. all in all, Sonic unleashed is definitely a mixed bag, but i would still reccomend it to any sonic fan.… Expand
  85. GodBleeder
    Aug 23, 2011
    4
    If you are looking for a fun platformer, look somewhere else, anywhere else. As for getting your nostalgia fix, you're better off watching a worn out VHS of Power Rangers with the sound off.
  86. Abdur86-245
    Sep 9, 2021
    0
    worst game ever made. yuck. i actually felt like vomiting after playing few werehog stages which were disastrous.
  87. Incarta
    Feb 7, 2014
    4
    Alas, the negatives outway the positives. The werehog levels clunky, slow pace are everything the sonic series isn't about. There is nothing more disappointing then playing as sonic, beating another fairly decent level in 5 minutes and then sighing as you're thrown back into another werehog level, which can take 30minutes plus to trudge through. The final boss battle is also horrendous andAlas, the negatives outway the positives. The werehog levels clunky, slow pace are everything the sonic series isn't about. There is nothing more disappointing then playing as sonic, beating another fairly decent level in 5 minutes and then sighing as you're thrown back into another werehog level, which can take 30minutes plus to trudge through. The final boss battle is also horrendous and no reward for putting up with this disappointing game… Expand
  88. AbRah-3101
    Sep 9, 2021
    0
    I never liked this game that much. it was pretty bad, werehog stages were slow and long annoying.
  89. gungaginga
    Aug 17, 2019
    0
    so i went to my local pets store and bought a leather collar and leash... boy will i tell you what - this game is horrible. the leather collar is cold when first putting it on and being put on a leash was a weird experience, i did enjoy when alone but when brought into public people looked at me and my mommy like i was weird or something..?? people walking by called me gay.
  90. JSnott!
    Dec 6, 2008
    8
    Don't let harsh reviewers such as as IGN fool you. This is a good game. The Sonic levels are top notch and the werehog levels are fun too. The only thing that really put me off about this game is that the platforming of the werehog levels gets to be pretty frustrating. This will probably go down as the most underrated sonic game ever.
  91. Kazu
    Oct 23, 2010
    6
    Sonic Unleashed is an aquired taste certianly. On the one hand you have some of the best level design and platforming action the series has ever seen, and on the other we find an absurd beat-em-up that has no place in a Sonic game. To focus on the Daytime stages for a minute, they are fantastic but not without their flaws, you can be blitzing around europe at insane speeds and gettingSonic Unleashed is an aquired taste certianly. On the one hand you have some of the best level design and platforming action the series has ever seen, and on the other we find an absurd beat-em-up that has no place in a Sonic game. To focus on the Daytime stages for a minute, they are fantastic but not without their flaws, you can be blitzing around europe at insane speeds and getting second-perfect button presses to keep your speed going then, bang, you've hit a wall where no warning has been given. These moments are few and far between but they are noticably more common in the later levels. Though even with this slight problem I still find these levels to be a great way to pass the time. Seamlessly switching from a blisteringly fast 3D view into a side on sidescrolling section is a sight to behold and it works incredibly well, providing for fans of both the modern and original games.

    Now for the Werehog. Now for the Werehog. No that wasn't a typo, it was a metaphor for the Werehog experience. Repetative. Each level consists of swing to point A bash in a group of monsters, swing to point B, bash in even more monsters, swing to point C and beat a big boss monster. This couldbe bareable if the levels wern't so long, I found many of my playthroughs of a Werehog stage took over 20 to 30 minutes on some of the longer levels. This is ridiculous in a Sonic game, whee speed is key and you can make it through more day levels in under 5 minutes. The combat is broken to the extent that even leveling up and getting new combo's takes a backseat to repeatedly mashing the light and heavy attack buttons.

    In all Sonic Team should have used the time they used for the Werehog to add more day stages and improve upon the ones that are already there (Not that there is all that much to fix) Unfortunantly the Werhog blunders in and smashes all the hard work the day stages provide and almost ruin the whole experience. The only thing keeping this game from sinking into the dreaded red zone are the day stages and their fast and fun gameplay. Take my advice if you do buy this game; Spend a few hours blitzing the main story, then sit back, relax, enjoy the daytime stages and hone your skills for Sonic Colours.    … Expand
  92. StevenEvans0
    Nov 3, 2011
    5
    A huge letdown for my Sonic fanboyness. Honestly, it is my least favorite 3-D sonic game I have played so far. I just didn't enjoy the story or feel as strong of a connection as I did in the other games, and I felt that the presence of the Wherehog was ultimately detrimental to Sonic's legacy as a whole.
  93. natsad11
    Apr 4, 2012
    1
    it is the most sonic bad as I've ever played in the place I prefer sonic the hedgehog episode 1 and internships with sonic sonic colors.Les garou are zero, so for me it is not very convincing.
  94. PulseEnder
    Nov 24, 2012
    6
    Sonic Unleashed returns the blue blur to his former glory but has a very hard time reassuring audiences with all new concepts. Plot: In an ambush on Eggman's space armada, Eggman tricks Sonic into his energy absorbing trap and drains the energy out of the 7 Chaos Emeralds to fuel his weapon. This weapon fires upon the Earth causing a re-awakening Dark Gaia to spread out onto the EarthSonic Unleashed returns the blue blur to his former glory but has a very hard time reassuring audiences with all new concepts. Plot: In an ambush on Eggman's space armada, Eggman tricks Sonic into his energy absorbing trap and drains the energy out of the 7 Chaos Emeralds to fuel his weapon. This weapon fires upon the Earth causing a re-awakening Dark Gaia to spread out onto the Earth causing it to divide into 7 pieces dettached pieces. This also causes Sonic to transform into a Werehog with advanced combat skills, and highly extendable arms. Upon Sonics ejection back to Earth, he lands in the continent of Apotos and meets a small creature he calls Chip who has lost his memory but has a passion for food. Sonic realizes that during the daytime he will transform back into a Hedgehog, but during the night he will transform back into a Werehog. After saving Tails, he gives Sonic the ability to travel to broken continents via his airplane, Tornado 1. After saving Proffesor Pickle, they learn that if they bring the 7 drained Chaos Emeralds to the 7 temples of Gaia then they can restore power to each Emerald and put each continent back onto the Earth's core. Day stages: In Sonic's hedgehog form, he can run at super sonic speeds which are unbelievably fast but satisfying in the least, but these stages only last a few minutes and even then are hard to manuver but are part of the Sonic experience. Night stages: In Sonic's Werehog form speed isn't the gameplay theme but a combat platformer in which button combos must be mastered and stages drag on. The Medal problem: Sun and Moon Medals must be obtained in order to unlock stages that require a certain quantity of them which make the game frusterating when you can't proceed due to lack of Medal's. Opinion: Hedgehog stages are revolutionary but Werehog stages make up the majority of the game which do not properly represent Sonic's legacy. Because of the Medal system the game becomes very annoying when you cannot procede due to such stupidity. The idea of levels built off of real world locations is very fresh and showcases locales. Running across The Great Wall of China at super sonic speed is satisfying as well as grinding rails that circle Big Ben. If you are a Sonic fan I would try this game as well as if you are a gamer who is into travelling this is a nice one to try.… Expand
  95. darthvictor
    Jan 11, 2014
    3
    Why nighttime levels? Why werehog? Why make a sonic game without speed? The day stages is awesome, but the most levels is in night mode and the day stages requires much less time to complete in another words, this is a sonic game with no speed and boring stages in most of time. Who is next steep? Make an FPS game without guns in most time? For day stages, i will give 10 and for nightWhy nighttime levels? Why werehog? Why make a sonic game without speed? The day stages is awesome, but the most levels is in night mode and the day stages requires much less time to complete in another words, this is a sonic game with no speed and boring stages in most of time. Who is next steep? Make an FPS game without guns in most time? For day stages, i will give 10 and for night stages, ZERO.… Expand
  96. MrSonicFan
    May 8, 2013
    6
    If you play Sonic Colours & Generations prior to this game, Just don't bother with it. The day time style stages are just much better handling in Colours and Generations. The soundtrack is better in Colours & Generations, The one thing i think this game does better is it's graphics, it's pretty obvious that Unleashed 360 is a better looking game than Colours but why does Unleashed lookIf you play Sonic Colours & Generations prior to this game, Just don't bother with it. The day time style stages are just much better handling in Colours and Generations. The soundtrack is better in Colours & Generations, The one thing i think this game does better is it's graphics, it's pretty obvious that Unleashed 360 is a better looking game than Colours but why does Unleashed look better than Generations? Anyway the truth of the matter is that Colours & Generations are just the far superior games. Buy them instead :D… Expand
  97. kerglis711
    Aug 3, 2013
    6
    Gameplay-6: The Controls are terrible, during the night they're somewhat tolerable but during the day he moves so fast you can barely control him, and as he collects rings (which he needs to stay alive) he gets even faster, making the controls even worse. The levels are boring and I don't get that much fun out of them, and at night the fighting is just plain boring. This game doesn'tGameplay-6: The Controls are terrible, during the night they're somewhat tolerable but during the day he moves so fast you can barely control him, and as he collects rings (which he needs to stay alive) he gets even faster, making the controls even worse. The levels are boring and I don't get that much fun out of them, and at night the fighting is just plain boring. This game doesn't measure up to the classic style 2d games, and is very poorly designed. However, the game is interesting in terms of level design and puzzle style.
    Sound-7: The music is ok, but nothing really immersed me.
    Graphics-9: Nearly flawless, there are very few quirks, my only problem is a few camera quirks.
    Fun-4: This game's poor controls, plus odd and boring gameplay, makes the fun of this game sub-par.
    Overall:6.5, I'll round it down because fun and gameplay are more important than sound and graphics, and they got lower scores.    … Expand
  98. BritMboh
    Sep 6, 2013
    5
    As someone who does not usually play Sonic games, the night levels were probably a saving grace for me. Day levels feel too hectic and completely reliant on trial and error; you are running too fast to dodge anything! In addition, having to save up sun and moon tokens to unlock levels is just taking the piss, and was on Sega's part a terrible design decision. With day levels especially,As someone who does not usually play Sonic games, the night levels were probably a saving grace for me. Day levels feel too hectic and completely reliant on trial and error; you are running too fast to dodge anything! In addition, having to save up sun and moon tokens to unlock levels is just taking the piss, and was on Sega's part a terrible design decision. With day levels especially, having to treck back and snoop around for medals is hugely frustrating. On the plus side, I thoroughly enjoyed the night levels, although enemies are a little predictable with attacks. The reason this doesn't give it a positive review is that a Sonic game is meant to be about the 'proper' Sonic game play, and it doesn't get that part right. Sonic Unleashed was nice idea by Sega but it crashes and burns.… Expand
  99. dipto
    Dec 8, 2013
    4
    Oh look! a Fanfiction that became a game! Oh Boy! Sonic Unleashed is basically not a good game. its not even mediocre, its just plain bad. people say that the daytime stages are great, and the boost fomula is awesome. the boost formula works for colors and generations, and it looks pretty in unleashed, but the fact of the matter is, in unleashed, it is ruined by drastic framerate issuesOh look! a Fanfiction that became a game! Oh Boy! Sonic Unleashed is basically not a good game. its not even mediocre, its just plain bad. people say that the daytime stages are great, and the boost fomula is awesome. the boost formula works for colors and generations, and it looks pretty in unleashed, but the fact of the matter is, in unleashed, it is ruined by drastic framerate issues (i'm looking at you adabat), stupid quick time events (oh and those plane levels, completely full of them), and wasting your time collecting medals to progress through the game (I HATE THAT).

    sonic is known for going through level to level, or at least having good hub worlds, but unleashed hub worlds are just lame and really serve little to no purpose at all. really dont have that much of an issue with the daytime controls except for one thing, the boost button is the homing attack button (thank god generations fixed this). youre on the air homing attacking enemies and suddenly, you boost and boost all the way to your death. so if people are gonna say that the daytime stages are amazing, it isnt. it isnt at all (in my opinion).

    the night levels... well, you already know whats wrong with it, but people say that its good fashioned beat em up. that is not true. the enemies were too cheap, the werehog voice was annoying, you could just press one button and beat up everyone, and the level just drags. my time ranged from 15-20 minutes each level. and not to mention, if i wanted to play a beat em up, i would play god of war, but i'm playing SONIC. i want to have fast paced platforming.

    the story is bad. chip comes out of nowhere, then suddenly out of nowhere, he is revealed to be a god, then suddenly out of nowhere, he uses the temples to turn into a transformer (robots in disguise). amy is very annoying in the game. in lost world, she is actually mature, in sonic unleashed, she is the opposite of that. professor pickles, other than to tell you where to go, he is not important at all. the werehog, i thought he was gonna be badass, but he's a total pushover, and has a voice more annoying than jet the hawk. the only three characters i tolerate are daytime sonic eggman, and tails.

    overrall, game is bad in my opinion. if you already have sonic colors or generations, why get sonic unleashed?    … Expand
  100. MrAwesome091
    Nov 5, 2013
    2
    Equally bad as Sonic '06. that's all i have to say

    Broken and Slippery Controls and Broken Werehog Stages. it seems the Day Stages are the only good levels in the game. This game still has potential. but one of the worst entries hat Sega has ever put in.
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 50
  3. Negative: 10 out of 50
  1. Game Informer
    60
    As much as I disliked lumbering through levels as Sonic’s hulky Werehog, I disliked hunting through the hub worlds looking for coins even more. Sega, if you really want to fix Sonic, the first thing you should do is stop trying to fix him.
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  2. 1UP
    50
    Ultimately, this simply isn't the fresh start Sonic fans were so desperately hoping for...but at least it's not as execrable as the last two efforts.
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  3. Hardcore Gamer
    90
    Sonic Unleashed is a glorious return to true console form for Sonic.
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