Sonic Unleashed

 Xbox 360
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 809 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 54 out of 809
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  1. Ramy_shindou
    Feb 4, 2022
    10
    A true definition of a masterpiece Sonic unleashed is in my opinion the greatest sonic games of all times , while days time stages are the greatest in the whole sonic franchise , the nighttime ones aren't the best , but they still a lot of fun especially when you unlock all of the werehog's skills , the story is amazing , the graphics are superb and the gameplay I spectay ,I could haveA true definition of a masterpiece Sonic unleashed is in my opinion the greatest sonic games of all times , while days time stages are the greatest in the whole sonic franchise , the nighttime ones aren't the best , but they still a lot of fun especially when you unlock all of the werehog's skills , the story is amazing , the graphics are superb and the gameplay I spectay ,I could have never imagined a sonic game will be that historic… Expand
  2. Gifge
    Jan 28, 2022
    8
    It is not a bad game!
    Yes, the Werehog is not the best but the soundtrack, the day stages, the over worlds and the story is amazing and the atmosphere is every time right.
    That's why a 8/10
  3. JuicyPolarBear
    Jan 27, 2022
    9
    All I'm saying is, this game is most definitely one of my most favourite video games of all time. Look at many other reviews, ign aren't professional whatsoever, you seen their video on sonic was never good?
  4. Cameron883
    Jan 27, 2022
    10
    Best game in the series. Best graphics by far (to this day), best boost gameplay, almost entirely 3D (which is unheard of nowadays), best story easily, best animation, best characterization of Sonic and Eggman, best collectables, best exploration, most ambition in the series, best soundtrack, best level design, best hub worlds, best DLC by far, actual in-game CGI cutscenes that areBest game in the series. Best graphics by far (to this day), best boost gameplay, almost entirely 3D (which is unheard of nowadays), best story easily, best animation, best characterization of Sonic and Eggman, best collectables, best exploration, most ambition in the series, best soundtrack, best level design, best hub worlds, best DLC by far, actual in-game CGI cutscenes that are genuinely amazing, best scale, completely original level themes, completely original ideas as a whole, no nostalgia bullcrap, must I go on?… Expand
  5. son0
    Jan 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. لعبه حلوه و ممتازه
    ميميزؤزنيسنءزءنسمسزنسنؤزؤوبنسمسنيتينسنؤؤتسنستييووسوسوسززسس    … Expand
  6. grimreapersims
    Jan 9, 2022
    8
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  7. VegeST
    Jan 8, 2022
    7
    Kinda cool Sonic game, which is pretty rare for such suffering franchise. Werehog gameplay is... interesting, seriously. Modern Sonic + Boost gameplay in Unleashed is the best concidering another boost 3D Sonic games. Eggman land for will be the bst final level from the whole series. Worth to play it even in nowadays.
  8. RaphaelX
    Jan 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a masterpiece, it have everything a game shou1 have: good levels, good characters, good storie, good soundtrack( and the soundtrack of this game is my favorite , especially endless possibilities , is the best song of all times in my opinion) , good graphics ( this game was released in 2008 , and the graphics are still modern), this game doesn't have any flaws , is perfect on everything and in everyway, the critic's and a lot of people have injusticed this game, but is everything a lie and a porr opnion, this game was made with the heart and love, if you are a sonic fan or not you will love Sonic Unleashed.… Expand
  9. Skape
    Dec 23, 2021
    9
    The most underrated, and the best game in the franchise. But if you don't think so, you have to agree that this game has the highest budget in the franchise. The werehog isn't that bad as people usually say, you just have to upgrade his combat skills.
  10. Davi20102010
    Dec 14, 2021
    10
    i am a brazilian gamer, i love Sonic so my opinion of Sonic Unleashed is: The game is so much good i dont understand why this game have just 60 in metacritic this game have a nice story the most beatiful graphic of all xbox 360 and ps3 generation dont have much bugs, the history is soo good and the soundtrack OOOOOOMMMMGGGGGGG the gameplay with Sonic in day is soo much cool and werehogi am a brazilian gamer, i love Sonic so my opinion of Sonic Unleashed is: The game is so much good i dont understand why this game have just 60 in metacritic this game have a nice story the most beatiful graphic of all xbox 360 and ps3 generation dont have much bugs, the history is soo good and the soundtrack OOOOOOMMMMGGGGGGG the gameplay with Sonic in day is soo much cool and werehog too, this game is my favorite game of Sonic. Sorry for the mistakes of english i dont say english so good… Expand
  11. Xavik09
    Dec 10, 2021
    0
    Una carta de amor al gaming, sonic unleashed es una obra maestra de su tiempo con un gran soundtrack historia gameplay plataformeo direccion artistica, hermosa en todo sentido, muy feliz del parche de los 60 fps en xbox. No puedo describir la sensacion de derrotar a dark gaia en su fase perfecta ni de escuchar endless possibilities. Obra maestra sin duda te amo sonic Porfavor sonic teamUna carta de amor al gaming, sonic unleashed es una obra maestra de su tiempo con un gran soundtrack historia gameplay plataformeo direccion artistica, hermosa en todo sentido, muy feliz del parche de los 60 fps en xbox. No puedo describir la sensacion de derrotar a dark gaia en su fase perfecta ni de escuchar endless possibilities. Obra maestra sin duda te amo sonic Porfavor sonic team que sonic rangers sea igual de bueno que este juego porfavor… Expand
  12. VitorAmamiya
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    in my opinion this is the best game of franchise I don't know why people hate him but pretty sure they didn't took a time to enjoy the beautiful gameplay scenarios and songs
  13. AezonCD
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. I wish more of the games were like this! Sonic 2022 better have this type of quality!
  14. SonicFanboy
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
    This game is beautiful, smooth controls, and a Good story. This game is a good exercise for hardcore gamers
  15. Los_troxas_
    Nov 15, 2021
    8
    Considero esse jogo como injustiçado, as fazes do warehog são demoradas e tal, mas o jogo não fica ruim por conta disso
  16. RedFiiless
    Oct 3, 2021
    10
    sonic unleashed o jogo mais injustiçado de todos, gráficos belíssimos ate pra 2008, jogabilidade impecável, quase nenhum bug, musica que da vontade de chorar de tao boa que e, historia comparável a sonic adventure 2, o jogo só peca em lag e os cara deu nota 6 enquanto os usuários: nota 8.3
  17. 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"
  18. xnullenemigo
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Obra maestra y carta de amor a la franquicia, gran soundtrack historia que maneja muy bien a los personajes y esta bien escrita sin ser compleja o pretenciosa. Gran Gameplay las fases de dia son todo lo que deberia ser un juego de Sonic con gran diseño de niveles mecanicas y kinestesia buenas. Con batallas de bosses memorables y epicas. Las fases nocturnas tan criticas son un plataformeo bastante solido y que aunque las etapas de batalla pueden ser repetitivas son bastante pasables y entretienen como un hack and slash promedio, nada de lo que los periodistas y criticos se quejaban en su momento. Un gran juego que falla en muy pocas cosas incluso tiene buena rejugabilidad.… Expand
  19. JoeJJC75
    Sep 16, 2021
    10
    Simply Sonic Unleashed provides the ultimate sense of speed in the boost 3d sonic games that i love so much. The Werehog's slow platforming and focus on combat provides interesting changes in gameplay and a lot of entertainment in exploration.

    Side quests are present in the beautiful hub worlds you explore and keep yourself indulged in the universe of Unleashed. Sun and Moon medals are    Simply Sonic Unleashed provides the ultimate sense of speed in the boost 3d sonic games that i love so much. The Werehog's slow platforming and focus on combat provides interesting changes in gameplay and a lot of entertainment in exploration.

    Side quests are present in the beautiful hub worlds you explore and keep yourself indulged in the universe of Unleashed. Sun and Moon medals are fun collectables although regretably vital for progression so for a first playthrough may require backtracking for some.

    My only gripe with the game is there is very little in terms of unlockables for completing the game, although this was okay since i just felt satisfaction from doing this myself.

    The story is somewhat good, the graphics make this still one of the best looking sonic games to date, and the day time boost stages are so good i replay them simply for fun to this very day.    … Expand
  20. STARXL
    Sep 15, 2021
    10
    One of the best games in the franchise and the best of sonic's "boost" era, featuring memorable daytime stages and a sensational soundtrack, being also in my opinion the best soundtrack of all sonic games, and also one of the most wronged games , being unnecessarily criticized by the big names in the media, precisely because it has another gameplay that is the Werehog, which works well,One of the best games in the franchise and the best of sonic's "boost" era, featuring memorable daytime stages and a sensational soundtrack, being also in my opinion the best soundtrack of all sonic games, and also one of the most wronged games , being unnecessarily criticized by the big names in the media, precisely because it has another gameplay that is the Werehog, which works well, has several combat moves and has platform sections, which makes the time of phases longer than usual .
    There is also the fact that the collection of sun and moon medals is mandatory, so you can access the levels, which is not a very good point either, but because this game has several other very positive points, such as the excellent graphics with beautiful visuals. provided by the hedgehog engine, the great "hub worlds", the cutscenes both in "CGi" and in the game are very well done (especially the intro of the game), the great voice acting of the characters especially the sonic, and a fantastic story containing an epic beginning and an epic and exciting ending make the mistakes the game has almost imperceptible.
    And I hope that the next game will bring an experience equal or better as it was with Sonic Unleashed, and one more thing......... SEGA, BRINGS THE PC PORT OF THIS GAME PLEASE!!!!    … Expand
  21. 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
  22. AbRah-3101
    Sep 9, 2021
    0
    I never liked this game that much. it was pretty bad, werehog stages were slow and long annoying.
  23. Abdur86-245
    Sep 9, 2021
    0
    worst game ever made. yuck. i actually felt like vomiting after playing few werehog stages which were disastrous.
  24. FallingRunner
    Sep 8, 2021
    8
    What the hell? Why is this game given 6/10? Sonic Unleashed is a pretty solid Sonic game. Starting a new engine made sense because of Sonic 06 flopping (I like the game tho). New hedgehog engine brings Sonic Rush gameplay into 3D and it does it great. Daytime gameplay is fantastic for the first attempt. Story is meh honestly but nothing bad like (Sonic 06 last story flashbacks). TheWhat the hell? Why is this game given 6/10? Sonic Unleashed is a pretty solid Sonic game. Starting a new engine made sense because of Sonic 06 flopping (I like the game tho). New hedgehog engine brings Sonic Rush gameplay into 3D and it does it great. Daytime gameplay is fantastic for the first attempt. Story is meh honestly but nothing bad like (Sonic 06 last story flashbacks). The Wherehog gameplay is, fine I guess. I would highly recommend playing Unleashed if you want to play more Sonic.… Expand
  25. SonicGamer08
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    Best game ever!!

    Great gameplay
    Amazing graphics
    Awesome mechanics
    Cool story
    etc...
  26. Justsunny19
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    Absolute masterpiece of a game never had more fun playing a sonic game EVER!!
  27. Num1MarioFan
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    since I loved this game when I grew up with it deserves a 10 and also just because I give it a 10 for my childhood Im not nostalgia blind I did replay this recently and still loved it to pieces! also Sega PORT THIS GAME TO PC PLEASE! EVERYONE WANTS IT!
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. Kaiapa
    Jul 9, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic unleashed is good game it 9/10 the only problem I really have is the moon and sun metals so it pretty good game idk why metrics hate this game it have good story and fun gameplay… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#4 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
5
#5 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

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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