Sonic Unleashed

Collect rings and defeat enemies

Sonic Unleashed is an adventure game. In this game, Sonic faces off against his archenemy Dr. Eggman in a series of physical and mental conflicts all throughout your playthrough. Sonic the Hedgehog is at the center of this tale, which follows his confrontation with the villain responsible for the continent-splitting events.

In this action-packed Sonic Unleashed game, Dr. Eggman's plan is to unleash chaos upon everyone in the world by combining a powerful ray weapon with the energy of the Chaos Emeralds. That is why the Dark Gaia's power spawned Sonic the Werehog, a monstrous incarnation of the original Sonic.

Best of both worlds

Sonic Unleashed features both traditional 2D side-scrolling levels and 3D action-adventure stages in the entirety of the game. In the 2D levels, you’ll control Sonic as he runs and jumps through various environments, collecting rings and defeating all kinds of enemies and bosses. These levels are designed to emphasize speed and platforming which suits the kind of character Sonic the Hedgehog is.

In the 3D stages, you’ll control Sonic in a more open-ended environment, where you can explore, collect items, and complete objectives. These stages introduce a new gameplay mechanic in which Sonic can transform into a werehog form at night. In this form, Sonic has different abilities such as increased strength and the ability to stretch his arms to attack enemies. The werehog levels have more brawling and action-oriented gameplay.

In addition to the incredible gameplay experience, the game also features fantastic graphics. However, not only does it have some great elements, but it also has some unfavorable ones. This includes the camera in the 3D stages, which is difficult to manage, as well as the fact that the game as a whole is rather short and lacks sufficient content.

Good, but lacking

The overall experience of playing Sonic Unleashed can be described as a mix of traditional platforming and action-adventure elements, with a focus on speed and combat. The game features both 2D side-scrolling levels and 3D action-adventure stages, which provide a variety of gameplay experiences. However, the difficulty in camera movement and lack of content are some of its downsides that players should be aware of.