I thought Sonic Unleashed was going to be good as the old Mega Drive series but turns out to be disappointing.
Over 15 years from now Sonic the Hedgehog has been a big gaming icon over gaming history for many years now and has been big icon over the world even through Anime/Cartoon shows to comic books.
Main story is straight forward for anyone who has played through sonic games before. Where once again Dr. Eggman is causing more trouble and trying to rule the world. But this time during a fight in space, Sonic has harnessed the Chaos Emeralds and transformed into Super Sonic, dealing destructive blows to Dr Eggman's precious machinery.
However, unbeknownst to Sonic, he'd run head first into Dr .Eggman's most devious trap. Where suddenly surrounded by high energy shield, which stripped him from his Super Sonic powers, while simultaneously robbing him of the Chaos Emeralds.
Dr. Eggman had anticipated Sonic's transformation from outset, and saw this as the perfect opportunity to procure the Emeralds. From the polarity of the Chaos Emeralds, They were releasing dark energy inside turning Sonic into a Werehog.
After Dr. Eggman finished with his plan, Sonic had crashed landed on the world surface he meets this pink creature called Chip. But it turns out that Chip has forgotten who he really and can't remeber anything. When the sun rises Sonic had transformed back into his normal self again, so Sonic and Chip have to stop Dr. Eggman and out the Chaos Emeralds back into each Temple before the world is completely destroyed by Dark Gaia.
Gameplay: A lot f people were specting Sonic Unleashed to be good as the old Sega Mega Drive series or the Sonic Adventure series on the Sega Dreamcast. But for most fans of the series Sonic Unleashed is a disappointment similar to the last Sonic the Hedgehog game which was released almost 2 years ago on PS3 and 360.
Playing as Sonic is simply basic just reach to the end of the level but it does have a few 2D elements through most levels but it is a 3D Sonic game not a proper 2D game like in the 90's. Sonic has some new abilities but they just look the similar as the last sonic game where one of them is Light Speed dash is where your press Triangle to collecting rings. Or wall jumping which you've probably seen in other games like Tomb Raider or Prince of Persia series.
You can also play as Werehog where Sonic is a werewolf type character and has a lot of gameplay elements from games like God of War and Heavenly Sword. Where it's mostly button mashing against enemies but the gameplay controls for Werehog is kind of fiddly but just simple button mashing which you'll be doing a lot and using rings to restore health and darkness which you use Werehog to do stronger attacks on enemies. There are also button re-action commands as well where you have to quickly press a button to either dodge or attack enemies similar other games like Kingdom Hearts 2, Resident Evil 4 or God of War.
But the whole Sonic game is just trying to be perfect as Super Mario Galaxy, which has a few tasks which you'll need to do in order to get to another level or getting half a key which can be use to make a key and which opens a boss battle.
But to do all of that you will be going up and down which can be annoying where you'll need a lot of medals. Which have two symbols where sun medal are used for day time levels and moon medals are used for night time levels. There are mini tasks in the game which mean nothing but there only there for anyone who want trophies on PS3.
Graphics and Sound: Ok something we can both agree on the graphics look great for a new sonic game either during gameplay or during a cut scene making it feel more like an animated film. Down side is that most levels are badly laid out and had been rushed completely. Playing in 3D or 2D the levels still look disappointing and also the annoying camera control returns which you'll be complaining about through out the whole game and also lead you to cheap deaths.
Most fans can see why Sonic Team and Sega are trying to make Sonic Unleashed a perfect game for every as they can but they have completely rushed it so they can just put it on the market in time before the holiday season.
Voicing is quite well done but some voicing for some charcters are bit annoying and most music is repetitive specially playing as Werehog where it's the same battle music over and over which is annoying.
But the main song is good to listen too if you loved the music done by Crash 40 but this time the main theme song is called Endless Possibility by Jaret Reddick.
Overall: Most fans were looking forward to Sonic Unleashed because it was going to bring back 2D style gameplay not 3D gameplay like most Sonic games have done. It turns out that the newest sonic game is nothing more then a disappointment, broken gameplay controls and cheap deaths making you feel like a fool.
The full game can keep you busy for a few hours if you want all trophies but it is a let down and it's not worth picking up if you haven't brought this game yet.
There are moments in the game which are good like running down the Dragon stature in a level based on China or helping Tails take out enemy ships and Eggman's airship. If there was going to be another sonic game in a few years time keep the graphics the way they are but seriously need sort everything else out not rushing everything all at once.