Underplayed Gems

Sonic Unleashed (2008)

Sonic Unleashed cover
Developer
Dimps
Publisher
Sega
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Genres
Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Rating
2.8 of 5, 30 player ratings
Main story
about 13 hours
Completionist
about 29 hours
Where to get it
Website

How it feels

A game of two speeds — blazing daytime sprints give way to slower, brawling nighttime stretches, creating a rhythm that lurches between exhilarating and methodical.

fast-pacedsplit-pacedenergeticaction-drivenvibrantcombat-heavyadventurousvaried

About

Sonic the Hedgehog struggles to undo the damage done to the world and himself after Dr. Eggman unleashes an ancient evil which causes him to transform into a vicious Werehog by night. The version of Sonic Unleashed developed by Dimps for the Wii and PlayStation 2 differs somewhat in design and and mechanics from the one made by Sonic Team for other platforms, including a different engine and fewer high-speed daytime levels.

Trailer

Screenshots

Sonic Unleashed screenshot 1Sonic Unleashed screenshot 2

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