"The classic Platforming rush comes earliest and already in an inspiring form. Immaculately detailed backdrops shoot by at a dazzling pace, with lessons learned from the franchises’ first outing on Wii, Sonic and the Secret Rings, in that control of a player’s on-screen avatar can be comprehensive, without continuously disconnecting the player from the momentum. These levels show Sonic at his 3D best; effortlessly quick with layer-upon-layer of hidden depths for repeated play."

kevcothirtythree via www.electronictheatre.co.uk »

"Too bad it's not enough to save this game. Sonic Unleashed could have been one of the best titles the series has seen in years. But much like its protagonist, it's split into two very different experiences. The traditional Sonic levels combine 3D elements with old school gameplay, and pulls it off well enough to appease all the longtime fans. The challenging platforming, need for timing, and signature speedy gameplay are all present and accounted for. The werehog levels are practically opposi..."

Dark Arcanine via www.thunderboltgames.com »

"Sonic is the immortal gaming icon who cannot die, it would seem. His latest outings have been poor but he has been kept alive by both his fame and the party Olympic and tennis games that feature his blue spiky hide.

Now we have a new fully ‘Sonic’ game called Unleashed and the question is will it revive past glory, or will it sink the hedgehog closer toward inglorious termination. The answer is…well, yes he’ll survive, but if he wants to be a star again, he’ll have to reinvent himself. ..."

XboxOZ360 via oxcgn.com »

"As a side effect of Sonic's proximity to the beam when it was fired, he was imbued with a bit of Dark Gaia's power, and now whenever night falls he transforms into Sonic the Werehog. If you're currently rolling your eyes or sighing heavily then you are doing it right; if you're thinking "Gee, that sounds like a nifty idea!" then you're probably that special kind of boy or girl that likes to drool while they talk, and should seek immediate medical attention."

GLDarthziggy via www.gamelemon.com »

"....The pre-rendered cutscenes are quite beautiful to watch, and the in-game cutscenes are what you would expect from a Sonic game. The environments are bright and colorful, as they should be, and some of the particle effects are rather pretty to stare at. But then again, I'm not entirely sure you could screw up the look of a Sonic game unless you slap him in a gunmetal gray power plant for the entire adventure. The in-game music is, for the most part, well done. However, there is this one pa..."

PacoDG via www.bingegamer.net »

Sonic Unleashed is the latest game in the acclaimed (but recently dogged) Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Featuring the all-new "Hedgehog Engine" - built ground up for the titular Hedgehog - the game was promised to be the franchise's return to form. So how does it stack up? As this review from A+B+Start explains, there's some good, some bad... and some infuriating. Read on for the full review.

Barmy Brat via abstart.blogspot.com »

"Our love died long ago, but the Blue Blur and I share a history. We grew up together. And, yeah, things have been rough recently, but Sonic Unleashed will heal the wounds. Right? ”Sonic Unleashed seems different than those other Sonics,” I say. “Things will return to how they used to be, a time when my favorite Hedgehog’s sassy humor was intentional, not ironic.” Is that too much to ask?"

Daigoji_Gai via gamesblog.ugo.com »