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Sonic Unleashed (2008)

Sonic Team

PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360

3.01 from 915 ratings

1963 members have it in their collection · 52 playing now · 349 backlogged · 223 wish listed

How long? · with extras 12h (from 1 logged playthrough)

Gameplay in Sonic Unleashed focuses on two modes of platforming play: fast-paced levels that take place during daytime, showcasing Sonic's trademark speed as seen in previous games in the series, and slower, night-time levels, during which Sonic's Werehog form emerges, and gameplay switches to an action-based, brawler style of play, in which Sonic battles Gaia enemies

Details

Developers
Sonic Team
Publishers
Sega
Genres
Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Platform
Themes
Action, Horror
Franchises
Sonic The Hedgehog
Series
Sonic the Hedgehog

Release dates

  • Nov 20, 2008 (North_America) Xbox 360
  • Nov 27, 2008 (Australia) Xbox 360
  • Nov 28, 2008 (Europe) Xbox 360
  • Dec 09, 2008 (North_America) PlayStation 3
  • Dec 18, 2008 (Australia) PlayStation 3
  • Dec 19, 2008 (Europe) PlayStation 3
  • Feb 19, 2009 (Japan) PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

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Decompilation/Recompilation Projects by DucksOnQuack · 23 games · 4
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My Sonic Ranking by tylerisrandom · 40 games · 0

Rating distribution

5 stars
90
4 stars
194
3 stars
345
2 stars
208
1 star
78

Community All Reviews Statuses

DucksOnQuack

Status DucksOnQuack Mar 1, 2025

Like Bloodborne, I've been waiting for an opportunity to play this at 60 FPS that isn't xenia or buying an Xbox Series X. I have a high end PC, but I can't stand using Xenia so this is even better since it is an unofficial PC port. Much less demanding too since it's even compatible with the Steam Deck.

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Jusfei

Status Jusfei Nov 17, 2020

Fully finished the story

  • Played to credits for the Wii version
  • Played all PS3/Xbox360 Day stages via Sonic Generations Unleashed Project

Final Thoughts: Easily the best Sonic game when it comes to production value!!! The opening CGI is INCREDIBLE and is the best cutscene I've seen ever in a Sonic game. Even all of the ingame cutscenes are well stylized …

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Fully finished the story

  • Played to credits for the Wii version
  • Played all PS3/Xbox360 Day stages via Sonic Generations Unleashed Project

Final Thoughts: Easily the best Sonic game when it comes to production value!!! The opening CGI is INCREDIBLE and is the best cutscene I've seen ever in a Sonic game. Even all of the ingame cutscenes are well stylized and animated, especially with a more cartoony direction compared to earlier titles. The tone of this game hit's a perfect balance between comedic and seriousness, unlike Sonic 06 or Colors which went very far in both ends of the spectrum. Chip's a lot of fun to see everytime he shows up with his klutzy personality. These are also probably the best original zones in my opinion, and the soundtrack is also top notch!

While the daytime boost sonic stages are well done, the werehog stages weren't terrible in comparision in my opinion. I felt the Werehog stages would be more fun if the combat was fleshed out further, or if the game was playing the same battle theme over and over on top of the underappreciated night stages songs! The werehog's design is a bit goofy, and I felt it shined the best in that Halloween short instead.

Overall the game is a 4/5 stars to me, though the presentation alone is easily a 5/5 stars.

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