IGN: 4.5/10 for Unleashed 360
IGN has been known for being a little too harsh for some games, but would this be one of those games? With IGN’s first Sonic Unleashed review being the Wii version, it scored a very fair 7.2 out of 10. The PS2 build scored 2 points less. Now they have their review of the 360 edition; and it has scored less than their Sonic 06 Review. IGN gave the 360 version a 4.5 out of 10.
They praised the daytime stages by saying they were great fun but literally speaking, that is probably the most generous thing they said about the game. Everything else–they think–is garbage.
Don’t buy Sonic Unleashed. There, you can stop reading and spend your $60 on something more worthwhile. Like 60 tacos.
The nighttime sections are poorly designed, boring and frustrating. But worst of all, they have nothing to do with Sonic whatsoever. Nothing. If you saw a demo of the Werehog without knowing the name of the game, I doubt you’d guess it was actually Sonic the Hedgehog trapped in this misery.
Sonic deserves better. More importantly, gamers deserve better.
You guys check out the entire, in-depth review here!
And you can watch their video review here!
Do you guys think IGN is being unfair? Or do you think they know what they’re taking about? Let us know with your comments below.
This post was originally written by the author for TSSZ News.
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Whoever did this review sucks a lot!
Why did they go after graphics and sound, giving the same explanation 3 times?
I normally don’t call reviewers biased (and I’m not saying it is), but I really have to wonder about this one.
I don’t find the game that terrible at all.
Unfair? That’s actually a compliment.
If look at it, this way the vast majority of reviews sorta favour Sonic Unleashed(some good, many average, one very good), so far only Eurogamer and now the US IGN give the lowest possible scores.
I should be getting the game tomorrow in the mail, so I can finally jump on the Sonic Unleashed bandwagon.
Oddly enough, The last paragraph just happens to match a recent article that I’ve seen on this blog:
http://www.indoorheroes.com/article.php?id=58
Well, Lamb84-san, IGN is probably one of the most idiotic bunch of reviewers I’ve ever seen.
You watch the the Video Review for the Wii Edition, and you will scream. Matt Cassamimaiaiiaia or whatever cannot talk for his life!
Maybe IGN should get people who can actually play a video game. Either the people who write these reviews get some kind of bonus added to their checks for bad mouthing a franchise, or they are just immature little punks who probably were born after 1991, and dont have a freakin clue what Sonic is.
Best advice for IGN and any punk site with an offical name, dont bad mouth a franchise that bigger than you can imagine, unless you want some SEGA officals to close your site down.
What the hell was this guy talking about in the video, it’s obviously more people saying Sonic should stick to his 2D roots but that won’t solve anything either.
I have the wi version but stillthey give out some harsh grades Sonic Team should kick their butts. Its like Yoshihisa: We tried to make a game enjoyable for every body and you give this game we worked so hard on a 4.5! IGN: So ? Sonic Team: were so gonna kick your butts and have your site shut down
Don’t forget you guys, IGN praised the Day-time stages. They did mention in their video review if it were only day-time stages, the game would be good.
~Michael Bonawitz~
360 fanboys are yelling why the Wii version is doing better, I love these console wars! It makes me happy seeing console fanboys fight!
I will admit, the camera on the were-hog stages SUCKED. They were way to hard on this new game mechanic.
Because sonic does great on nintendo consoles
But if it were only day stages the game would be short
It’s called yellow journalism people, IGN hated Sonic once it came off the Sega systems, most review sites do.
Look:
SA did great for a 3D Sonic game then came it’s remake SADX and it got 3 points lower than it’s original. WTF!?
SA2 also did great for a 3D Sonic game then came it’s remake SA2B and it got 2 points lower than it’s original too.
See what I mean.
Acell, your statement is not go enough, what the problem is once Sonic left the Sega systems, everything went down hill. (except for games on the GBA and DS which I don’t quite understand)
whatever
While I do have a good point look for yourselves.
SEGA needs to kick either Sony or Microsoft out of the hardware business, and come out with a new SEGA system with a new Sonic game based on the comics and cartoon shows which made Sonic great. The best level design based on Sonic Universe is Eggman Land. SEGA needs to try one more time to enter the hardware business, Dreamcast 2. Sonic games work best on SEGA systems, not on nintendo or sony or microsoft. Sonic needs to be played on a SEGA system, then IGN can get that swift kick in the teeth they so deserve, alonf with their punk friends.
9/9/2009 come on SEGA work your magic.
******************Spoilers!!!!*******************well…. dream anway…
SEGA Dreamcast 2 Launch Titles:
Sonic Adventure 3
(Combination of Sonic comic, TV show story, artstyle and world.)
Skies of Arcadia 2
(New adventure of the original air pirate masterpiece)
Jet Grind Radio 2
(Just because the first game rocked)
Actually they work best on nintendo consoles betterthan they do with microsoft or sony
They are biased in every way! Not only sonic suffers from their negative reviews!
And that Video was horrible to watch, that guy better learns how to play or they played it bad for the reason to show that the game is bad, I have just one word for this … LAME!!!! These guys are lame and I can´t stand that voice, he sounds “totally interested”! XD That Video was a poorly made joke in my opinion!
That video was awful, I wanted to tear my ears off my head.
Ha! I actually take great pleasure from this review! By Laughing at it!
Since this is the most ridiculous review ever, I enjoy laughing at this because I enjoy the game damn well! I love the game more than the stupidity describes it!
And that SLJCOAAATR / Soul the Hedgehog guy goes to IGN forums! Why not mock him when he comes back, everyone!
IGN Fails, again!
Can you believe some people actually agree with this piece of shit review.
I’ve got to admit…That reviewer did suck. Usually, IGN has good reviews and I usually agree with them, but this one was just crap…<_<
As always I never listen to those loads of shit IGN calls reviews.
Even if I do find Unleashed pretty average.
IGN should be renamed BGRN. Biased Game Review Network. That’s all they are. They’re biased. This “Hilary” person should not review the ps3 version I will be pissed if he does.
OMG that reviwer is crap at writing. If i was going to trust a review i would trust the people who actually played the game
oh yeah and the video reviewer is just as biased. one day ign are gonna go to far and that is when they are gonna get their ass handed to them
Wow, IGN……..EPIC FAIL!!!
Seriously these guys are up and down like a yoyo. I first saw the rating and though ‘oh god it’s 06 come back to haunt me’ then I actually read the review, and thought about how I feel when playing the game and was like….*palmface*
IGN down the tube, their reviewers need to either er ‘review’ their perspectives, or get the hell out of a perfectly good site.
Jeez……..
Hey, everybody ignore the score and look at the following:
“The daytime levels are fast-paced on-rails sections focused on speed. This is what a new generation Sonic should be like. Oh, it’s not perfect, but it’s the building block for the future of the franchise. The daytime levels with Sonic have only the rarest of framerate drops and are consistently enjoyable. You can actually go so fast that it’s hard to comprehend what’s even happening before you slam into a wall of spikes, but I can live with the trial-and-error aspects of this design. The biggest issue with the daytime levels is that the jump button is not as responsive as it should be. With a game moving this quickly, you need to have jumps initiate the moment you put pressure on the button. But Sonic is often so slow to jump, you have to go a second earlier than you would normally.
It’s in the daytime where Sonic Unleashed unloads all its creative juices. There are some really fun sequences across the various levels. You’ll run on top of whales, slide down the spines of dragons and bobsled through icy canyons. Sure, there are going to be a few moments that require such precise movements that you may get temporarily frustrated, but still the daytime sections are the best Sonic has been in many years.”
The reviewer enjoyed the game to a degree, but the other 2/3rds of the game ruined it for her. That’s how she feels, so great.
You guys are embarrassing with your “bias” and “unfair” talk.
Somebody that agrees with this never played the game.
@Tails: I’m 100% agree with you.
@Slingerland: Sorry, but I don’t trust you. So I care less about how you feel about IGN….loser!
Any one that agrees with this, obviously never played the game, suck badly, or hate Sonic.
I actually own the game (sucks to assume, right?) and, for me, anything not during the day was a thorn in my side. The preference of the daytime levels over everything in the rest of the game is essentially the critic concensus. This reviewer just happens to be a bigger dick about it, but his points still stand.
You guys are absolutely incredible. “IZ NOT MAH OPINIUN SO IZ WRONG U LOOZER.” Oh, and Mark, repeat yourself some more. I haven’t read “anybody who agrees with this hasn’t played this” 100 times yet.
I don’t know why you pathetic Unleashed crazies are fighting every review or person who agrees with a review. Do you need a justification for your purchase or what? You bought the game and you like it. Isn’t that enough? Do you need to fight a crusade against the other side of thought regarding this game?
oh do u also notice how they say “gamer deserve better” how do they know that we do what if people like it for its elements?
To Slingerland; Annoyingly pessimistic, but hits the nail right on the head.
The review is a little OTT, though.
Today, I really don’t know whats IGN’s problem. The only thing bad about the Werehog gameplay was the camera and framerate. Everything else is awesome. They can stop me from buy my copy of Unleashed, heck I got 3 copies of it on 3 different consoles. The next one I’m buying is the PS3 version.
Oh, Singer! I do not know why you were hired to work here in the first place,
We could do without the pathetic presence fake Sonic fan wannabe of you!
Let’s make this clear now:
Slingerland *does not* work for me. Even if I wanted him on board, I’m not sure he would accept an offer. =)
-T
@:Tristan: Well pardon me! I still have to know the actual difference between The Sonic Stadium and TSSZ news. I have more to learn still.
Swingerland is embarrassing with his wannabe badass “I’m better than thou” attitude.
And IGN is as stupid as ever, nothing new here. Yep, gamers deserve better than IGN.
Yes, curse that “Swingerland.” He’s evil.
I don’t see how not liking one Sonic game doesn’t make you a “true Sonic fan,” Sonication. So, I guess if you dislike, say, Sonic Labyrinth, you’re not a true Sonic fan, by your logic. It’s just a personal taste. I had fun with the daytime sections, but it just wasn’t long enough to justify the glorious return of Sonic. I’ve said it before, I want Sonic to be relevant to the gaming media as much as the rest of you, but Unleashed is not that game.
There was a point when I was playing the absolute hell out of Sonic Heroes (I believe it has an average score in the 70s – IGN gave it a 7.5, which was one of the higher scores, if I can recall correctly). While I think the daytime sections in Unleashed are better than the Heroes experience, the times have changed and the reviewers are basing their opinions on why this product (the copious amount of diversion from Sonic gameplay) does not cut it anymore.
You also have to take into account this whole “bias” issue everybody is speaking of. The reviewers of today are in their 20 or 30 somethings and grew up with a SEGA Genesis. Then we have the rest of you who are complaining, like there’s no tomorrow, that the new games are a-OK. We have two biased parties trying to preach to each other and it never goes anywhere, because they’re not listening to us and vice versa. See how futile that is? Just stop, because it has been incredibly annoying to see everywhere. I stayed out of this for a week, but I’ve had it. It needs to come to an end.
Needlemouse: Have you not caught on that the badass attitude is a character yet? Like, for example, Stephen Colbert’s “holier than thou” attitude? That’s what I was hired to do on the Sonic Show and on the TSS front page. It’s a persona for performance. I’m pretty sure that has been acknowledged a few times (ep 3 – Sonic Show).
And hey, it’s not like any of you guys get all tough on the internet, right? I mean, you’re anonymous; you can do whatever. Would you really come up to somebody and try this “true Sonic fan/loser” argument in person?
It’s not that I want to protect Sonic and say that Unleashed is the best or something but…IGN is the worst! That’s it nothing more to talk about. IGN deservs better people that make the reviews.
@Singer: It’s not just about the game and review I am trying to tell you; it’s the fact that you are acting just as biased as IGN.
You know, you don’t have to talk to us if you don’t like something. Then again; you think you are the boss of us; trying to tell us to get over the whole situation when we have the will to continue for any reason.
You cannot change our thoughts, Singer! I don’t know why you seem to be defending IGN, but you cannot just come in and tell us what to do just because you don’t like something, especially when you don’t completely see the many faults of IGN as most of us do.
I don’t care if you loved Unleashed or not. I, like many people may want, do you want, nor need your equally biased bull crap around here when you don’t have any other real reason to talk with us about this.
So I suggest you leave here, do some research on biasedness and stupidity; and maybe learn some real logic and engage in more social interaction if necessary, and come back when you CAN talk to us about these kinds of things PROPERLY!
Did you not read my “bias vs. bias” statement, Sonication? Your implying that your bias is greater and more important than my bias. So much for me being the “holier” one. I’m certainly not defending the -way- IGN went about it, because if you scroll up, you can see that I said that he was a dick about it. The wording and the absurdly low score doesn’t help people’s attitudes, but I originally wanted to point out the two paragraphs of praise in there. In fact, the amount of reviewers who have said the same thing about the daytime stages have made me optimistic for a future outing, granted a werehog-esque element doesn’t tag along.
Boss of you? You don’t have to listen to me, just like these reviews. I’m sorry that you cannot stomach an opinion different than yours and that you have to get incredibly defensive. I’m throwing “stop all this rage” out there, because maybe I can get through to someone that the mindless rage and ranting is going over the top now.
Speaking of blindness and logic, your anger and rage towards these reviews aren’t really helping your case against me. In fact, telling me go outside or whatever is quite laughable.
What’s wrong, Singer? Had a girlfriend that dumped you recently?
You’re just all talk, but I still don’t know what you’re saying. I don’t know who you are, but I know that I am already happy to have a life not like yours at all. Mainly because you suck.
If you could play nicely and be more aware of what you’re actually doing; I guess I could stop being “biased” towards you.
You are in denial in everything I described you of doing. Keep in mind, you are more biased than than myself and everyone else here combined.
We Sonic fans do not need your intervention, Singer. You should just leave us be since you can’t change something beyond your control. Just find another way to keep yourself busy and leave us out of it.
Unless, you still have to find a new home! 😆
This is why children should not have internet access.
And besides, I don’t honestly care that much about what IGN says no do I plan to do anything about it.
I am just speaking for everyone else here. I don’t care how well one is respected; as long as there are people who don’t need to have someone so respected come in when they could just ignore it.
What the hell is your problem? You’re not SAYING anything. You’re just slinging out poor insults in hopes that… what, it will prove your point? It’s not, and it’s not going to no matter how much you ruin your mouth. Rationalize or get the fuck out.
@Sonication: Cool your jets.
May I ask, what do you mean by ‘talk to us about these kind of things properly’? Do you mean that you want SL to go away, change his opinion on SUl and rave about how super it is simply to satisfy you?
If you won’t change your opinion, then SL’s isn’t going to change his either. If I were you, I’d just agree to disagree and move on.
And don’t bother trying to argue with me; It’s just a waste of time and energy. If I, Mr. Drama-Drama-Emo-Kid-6007, can understand, then anyone can.
Why exactly should I listen to the likes of you, Tweaker? I am not trying to achieve anything. I am just telling Singer that he did not have to be part of the discussion…
and you should learn some manners.
@Kits’Okami: Woah, come on! Honestly, I was not trying to change anything about Singer.
You all seem to be misunderstanding what is happening. I am not trying to attack Singer for what he personally thinks. I just noticed that when he came in and talked to everyone else who was complaining, I was just trying to remind him that he did not necessarily have to come in. I am sure he may not have been trying to change the thoughts of others. I honestly wanted him to go a little easier on everyone. Maybe I was just as much, or more harsh on him unnecessarily, but then again, this is not because of the review from IGN. I just did not want Singer to get caught up in too much trouble. I care less about IGN.
No worries, man.
@Sonication: Maybe you should listen to Tweaker, ‘cos he’s making some good points.
If you’re not trying to achieve anything through this arguement, then why the heck are you still here? Not to mention that even if you were trying, you wouldn’t win against two of the most respected members of the Sonic fanbase, ‘cos they’re smart and experienced enough to wipe the floor with you no matter what you throw at them.
S’no good, mate. Do yourself a favor and pipe down…
… I’m not exactly helping here, aren’t I? -_-;;
@Kits’Okami: Woah! Hold it! I see I have created some short if misunderstanding…
I did not need to be too violent, and what things I may have said were just some mistakes. No need to add fuel to the fire. I honestly was not trying to cause a fight this big; even if I ended up doing so.
@Sonication: I made the comment before I read your reply. Sozz.
But in all honesty, I reckon we should bring this arguement to a close. Like what SOAP said once; “Never argue on the internet. No one wins”.
Unless either SL or Tweaker has something more to say…?
@Kits’Okami: Of course no one wins on the net. I may have been an a** just now, but I was not trying to be that big of one.
Before the argument closes, I must say,
For my behalf of the argument, I apologize for my not so good decisions and nasty actions.
And I apologize to everyone who had to be involved or witnessed this.
I accept your apology.
Luvs,
Slinga
OK, let’s be fair then, the reviewers from IGN have the right to say what they want.
Now getting that out of the way, if you put this in a cinematic perspective, a bad movie can still, in some form, be enjoyable.
Critics slammed the Transformers movie, it’s generally accepted as a bad movie, critics-wise, but it doesn’t stop you from enjoying it.
Of course, Sonic ’06 can be considered the equivalent of a Meet the Spartans, it’s a bad movie, no it’s horrible, but it didn’t stop many from watching it on movie theater out of curiosity, probably embarrased for doing so.
Sonic Unleashed could be a bad game, but it does not mean that you will not enjoy it or not have fun with it. IGN had fun with Sonic stages, but didn’t have fun with werehog stages and the hub worlds, it’s their opinion.
How does that translate into a 4.5/10 score is anyone’s guess, but seriously don’t bother losing your sleep over this.
Holy heck, some of the comments in here are embarrassing. I’m not exaggerating, either.
Stuff like this is why the Sonic fandom is usually looked down upon.
Anyhow, yeah. IGN is stupid.
But as much biased their review was, it is just as equally unjustifiable for fans to attack a company who is still respect because they don’t like it. What can you do?
I know that I can’t even do beyond crap about it.
Oh well, bad reviews never bothered me, and Unleashed is still good to me.
So basically, I am just gonna play Unleashed and laugh at IGN while in my chair!
That is the best I can do, but I am happy about that.
??????? ARE THESE PEOPLE STUPID OR SOMETHING???….. this is THE BEST SONIC GAME EVER….WOW THIS REVIEW JUST TURNED MY DAY UPSIDE DOWN…..KNOW IM GOING TO PLAY SONIC UNLEASHED…..
Wow, quite civalized are we. Acting like humans, we are not.
Seriously people? Arguing? agianst OPINIONS? This is a wall – to -wall battle, aka a No – win situation. Someone isin’t gonna like they way SOMEONE thinks, and they godda make a big deal out of it. Gzzz ppl, it’s just there own Opinion. Are we not allowed to have opinions? Are we not allowed to voice how we think and feel?
I hope not. If so, you wouldint be here. So PLEASE, STOP the arguing over such a stupid topic. The world’s not gonna implode if IGN makes a Bias review of Unleashed, nor is it gonna end if one person doesint agree on the same things you do. XP
Oh WOW. Already 62 comments…
Anyway, I’m just gonna ignore this review. But I have to comment…MAN! Like EVERYONE that’s big in the Sonic community is getting involved in this. We’ve got Roareye, Slingerland, Tweaker, Tristain Oliver…now I’m sounding like some dumb awards show host, aren’t I? 🙂
C’mon, IGN. Give us a little love once in awhile. Lie if you have to.
Here is why reviewers say the Wii/PS2 is doing better than the 360/PS3:
Wii/PS2 complaints:
Werehog
360/PS3 complaints:
Hub-worlds
Tornado
Sun and Moon medals
Werehog
These reviews are basically showing that these element make a Sonic game a slow paced experience while it should be a fast paced one.
@Mark Chao: So in that escense (spelling isn’t that great ^_^;) all that extra stuff that Sega “threw in” for those “lucky” 360 owners was just a load of garbage. Dimps knows what Sonic fans want. If only they could alert Sega of this amazing breakthrough.
Hey guys remember this is a new sonic team they had nothing too do with the old games this is their first sonic game ever they are aloud too have mess ups unlike yuji naka.They are trying
But too me this is better than what Yuji Naka made
@Accell: I guess so…but Yuji Naka is still the king. Sorry, man. I am what I am. But yeah, I do think that the new company is trying. They’re just at a loss about what to do. In fact, I wrote a letter to Sega today, and it talked about that very thing…