I was looking forward to Sonic's latest platformer - but like the other "Sonic" games released for the next gen systems, this game is largely a clutzy stinker. Let's be real - Sonic's original adventures on the Genesis were fantastic. 1 was good, 2 blew the pants off 1... and 3 upped the ante even more. So we're looking for a new game that brings us back to the days of yore. Sadly, "Unleashed" isn't it. The graphics are great, but the gameplay is sloppy. I'm not a fan of the Werehog levels at all... the controls are bland as is the fighting. And like many games of this genre, haphazard camera work and little control makes for a dull ride. The third downer is the town square hub, where you talk to odd characters to advance the story line. The feature is pointless and annoying... more like watching a Sonic cartoon show then playing a speedy platformer.
I wish Sega would rediscover the inspiration they had for Sonic 2 & 3.
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