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Sep 17, 2024 · From the best Sega Genesis games to some delights which count among the best Dreamcast games and best Switch games, below you'll find our pick for the 25 greatest Sonic games of all-time....
- Sonic 3 & Knuckles. Sonic 3 & Knuckles is a masterpiece. It has three playable characters, which all bring unique (and fitting) gameplay mechanics to the table; two entirely separate campaigns (Sonic and Tails more or less share one, while Knuckles has his own); an epic story devoid of spoken word that introduces the series concept of "true final bosses"; some of the best music in the entire franchise (with help from Michael Jackson); a bunch of awesomely designed zones, including Launch Base, that have never seen the light of day outside of this game; enjoyable and simplistic blue-sphere special stages — the list goes on forever.
- Sonic Unleashed. Unleashed divides its titular character into two personas in two settings: the ever-speedy Sonic the Hedgehog, seen during the day, and the Kratos-esque brawler Sonic the Werehog, who lurks at night.
- Sonic Mania. Though more of a retread than an innovator in the Sonic series, Sonic Mania isn't simply a comfortable return to 2D form; it's a title that weaponizes nostalgia and pumps out the most intoxicating retro-styled fun gaming has seen since 1994.
- Sonic and the Secret Rings. Sonic and the Secret Rings is a prime example of what big budgets can do. Almost every song in this game has vocals and premium production values; the story is grand and loaded with narrative twists and turns; every level is aesthetically inventive, solidly lengthy and jam-packed with exciting set-pieces; there are a whopping 100 missions in the game in addition to multiplayer and a ton of unlockable Easter eggs — heck, even the graphics are among the best on the Wii.
- Sonic Unleashed
- Sonic Rush
- Sonic The Hedgehog 2
- Sonic CD
- Sonic 3 and Knuckles
- Sonic Colors
- Sonic Advance
- Sonic Adventure 2: Battle
- Sonic Mania
- Sonic Generations
Sonic Unleashed gets a bad rap, and conversation surrounding it often focuses on its weaker elements, specifically the werehog bits. A lot of the criticism is warranted, but it also shouldn’t entirely take away from the fact that when Sonic Unleashed is good, it’s some of the best 3D Sonic there’s ever been. It also remains one of the best-looking ...
Sonic Rush somehow managed to feel like a full blown console Sonic game, paired down for the dual screens of the Nintendo DS. A worthy successor to the amazing Sonic Advance games for the Gameboy Advance, Sonic Rush achieved a spectacular sense of speed for a handheld Sonic game thanks to the “Tension Gauge,” a mechanic that would later be adapted ...
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is still one of the best pure experiences of the Sonic franchise. It introduced Tails, added two-player coop, and improved upon the formula established by the first game in just about every way. There were more zones, most featuring multiple paths, new enemies, new mechanics, and abilities while keeping true to the essential fa...
As good as we just said Sonic 2 was, Sonic CD feels like a more polished and confident version of that. It introduced us to Amy Rose and the version of Metal Sonic that we all know and loathe today. But the real star of the show in Sonic CD is its use of time travel, where you can go to the past, present, or future of the zone you’re in. The thrill...
The Genesis-era Sonic games are well represented on this list for a reason, and each release got better while introducing new playable characters and mechanics. Sonic 3 & Knuckles feels like a superior experience of the early days of Sonic. While both are solid games as individuals, they feel incomplete, and so the combination offers a complete and...
When it comes to imaginative and thrilling level designs, Sonic Colors is top tier as far as Sonic games go. Aquarium Park is arguably the best water level throughout the whole series, Asteroid Coaster is just phenomenal in every aspect, and while it’s heavily on-rails, the sheer spectacle of Starlight Carnival is a sight to behold. Sonic Colors do...
Sonic's 10th anniversary saw the release of Sonic Adventure, but 2001 also saw the release of a 2D Sonic game, Sonic Advance, for the GBA — marking the first time the blue blur made his way onto a Nintendo console. Sonic Advance kept the heart and soul of Classic Sonic, while also updating his sprite and his abilities to be more in line with the em...
Sonic Adventure 2: Battle for the Gamecube improved the base game with better textures, multiplayer, new upgrades, and exclusive characters. That base version of Sonic Adventure 2 was already damn good, and still stands tall to this day as one of the most beloved 3D Sonic games of all time. Parts of the game will even be making their way into the S...
What is there to say about Sonic Mania that has not already been said? It is easily one of the best 2D Sonic games we have received after Sega pivoted to strictly third-party. A game made by fans for fans, Sonic Mania, is a love letter to the blue hedgehog. Mania offered a fresh perspective of what put Sonic on the map —remixing the classic formula...
Even in 2022, Sonic Generations remains the greatest celebration of Sonic’s history, and in our opinion, the best combination of both classic and modern Sonic gameplay stylings. Sonic Generations was a game designed to evoke nostalgia, but it never fell into the trap of relying entirely on fuzzy feelings from the past. The 14 levels based on prior ...
- Sonic Unleashed (2008) Original Platforms: PS2/3, Wii, Xbox 360. Website. Score. Metacritic 60 Sonic Unleashed remains a divisive game in the franchise, mostly thanks to the gap between its highs and its lows.
- Sonic Frontiers (2022) Original Platforms: PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch. Website. Score. Metacritic 71 Steam. Very Positive. Screen Rant.
- Sonic Rush (2005) Original Platform: Nintendo DS. Website. Score. Metacritic 82 The mid-2000s was a rough period for Sonic. In 2001, the Dreamcast ceased production, thus ending Sega's time as a console maker.
- Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing (2010) Original Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii. Website. Score. Metacritic 75 Steam. Very Positive. Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing might not be one of the greatest racing games of all time, but it still holds up well as a tight and engaging kart racer.
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- Sonic Lost World (3DS) Sonic Lost World has its share of mediocrity and questionable design, but is also has flashes of the old Sonic magic that have kept fans on a drip feed of hope for many years.
- Sonic Forces (Switch) Combining Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic in a similar way to Sonic Generations, this was a less successful take on the formula.
- Sonic and the Black Knight (Wii) "You know what Sonic needs?
- Sonic 3D Blast (MD) As a technical showpiece for the ageing Genesis / Mega Drive, Traveller's Tales Sonic 3D Blast (or Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island as it's known in Europe) is an admirable stab at the Sonic formula in isometric 3D.
Oct 16, 2023 · Here’s all the best Sonic games you should play before the launch of Sonic Superstars.
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Apr 20, 2022 · From Sonic Colors to Sonic 3, here are the best games in the long-running Sonic the Hedgehog franchise.
