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Tim S · 2nd Dec 2008, 08:27

http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/2008/...ic-unleashed/1

Sonic is unleashing the beast in this speedy new action-platformer, with a new ability to turn into a were-hedgehog as he fights to save the world once more. Is it as truly cringe-worthy as it sounds, or is Unleashed a surprise success? Find out what we think within!

Bauul · 2nd Dec 2008, 09:46

Unsurprising. I enjoyed Sonic Adventure back on the Dreamcast, but that was the last decent one.

Why can't they just make it about running really fast, collecting rings and rolling into the occasional enemy?

I say bring it back to a 2.5D style.

Blademrk · 2nd Dec 2008, 10:18

^^ which is what I was going to say. HD 2D hyperspeed for the cheesecake.

itazura · 2nd Dec 2008, 10:25

i can't say i'm surprised either. a shame :/

Tim S · 2nd Dec 2008, 10:33

The real Sonic bits actually looked quite fun... but the were-flop looked rubbish

liratheal · 2nd Dec 2008, 10:42

Sonic should have stayed in the 2D side scrolling land, where it belongs.

The Infamous Mr D · 2nd Dec 2008, 11:12

Absolutely.

Sega, if you're listening, make the next major Sonic title a side scrolling 2.5D adventure with stonking HD graphics, massive levels and huge amounts of replayability and content. And no voice acting, rubbish story nonsense or annoying new "cute" characters - just lots and lots of the blue wonder tearing up the screen.

I'd buy that for a dollar.

StephenK · 2nd Dec 2008, 11:19

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We knew it was a bad sign when the company got rid of the awesome ‘Seee-gaaa’ introduction

Ain't that the truth!

Have to say, they should do what has been done with Wipeout. SONIC HD! Just a little modernising and leave it at that.

johnnyboy700 · 2nd Dec 2008, 11:34

A were-hog?!! Dear gawd whatever next!

Deadwolf · 2nd Dec 2008, 12:08

Surprised my 6 year old son loves this game... just goes to show you reviewers are adults..

Mentai · 2nd Dec 2008, 12:21

The thing about 6 year olds though is they don't know any better. Not that there are all that many brilliant childrens games out there for them to judge this against.

CardJoe · 2nd Dec 2008, 12:34

There are plenty. Put your kid on Beyond Good and Evil or Lego Star Wars instead.

themax · 2nd Dec 2008, 12:47

Odlly enough reviews are giving the Wii version slightly higher marks, but the Wii version supposedly has even more Were-Sonic levels than the 360/PS3 version. I have been a Sonic fan for a long time and may give this a rent. As much as reviewers knock a game there are those few that some of just truley enjoy despite what we're told. Ya'll will think I am crazy but I enjoyed Sonic on 360 despite it's bad camera. I love the Sonic Adventure series so when it came to 360 I was happy just to even play it again. I never gave The Secret Rings a try.

Mentai · 2nd Dec 2008, 14:42

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Originally Posted by CardJoe

There are plenty. Put your kid on Beyond Good and Evil or Lego Star Wars instead.

I did think of Lego Star Wars (but I didn't want to rebut my own point), however does a 6yo actually have the capacity to work through BG&E? I would get that for a 9yo :P

Redbeaver · 2nd Dec 2008, 15:25

the game may suck but the screenshot on the main-page with Sonic's goin all werewolf is awesome....

UrbanMarine · 2nd Dec 2008, 16:07

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Rulez all!!!!!

Tim S · 2nd Dec 2008, 16:39

Sonic 2 does indeed rock my socks

Bauul · 2nd Dec 2008, 17:12

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Originally Posted by Tim S

Sonic 2 does indeed rock my socks

My fiance can start a new game, and by the time she has completed Emerald Hill Zone, Act 1, she has 5 of the Choas Emeralds and 18 spare lives. A record I doubt few people would be able to beat.

ibs137 · 2nd Dec 2008, 17:50

I knew this would be another crapp sonic game but I read the review anyway..

at least the maths genius vid made me lol...

Thacrudd · 2nd Dec 2008, 19:06

Not suprising. How funny I was just complaining about the blue blur in the gaming forum lol.

2nd Dec 2008, 08:27	#1
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The Infamous Mr D Multimodder Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 80	Absolutely. Sega, if you're listening, make the next major Sonic title a side scrolling 2.5D adventure with stonking HD graphics, massive levels and huge amounts of replayability and content. And no voice acting, rubbish story nonsense or annoying new "cute" characters - just lots and lots of the blue wonder tearing up the screen. I'd buy that for a dollar.

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johnnyboy700 Hypermodder Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 783	A were-hog?!! Dear gawd whatever next!

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Deadwolf Minimodder Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 24	Surprised my 6 year old son loves this game... just goes to show you reviewers are adults..

2nd Dec 2008, 12:21	#11
Mentai Supermodder Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 491	The thing about 6 year olds though is they don't know any better. Not that there are all that many brilliant childrens games out there for them to judge this against.

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ibs137 What's a Dremel? Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 8	I knew this would be another crapp sonic game but I read the review anyway.. at least the maths genius vid made me lol...

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