It's a shame, too, because this time more than any other, Sonic Team nearly had it. Indeed, had Unleashed shipped with a focus on polished daytime levels, IGN has no doubt that it would've been one of the best entrants in the franchise's long history. But the developer's insistence on avoiding a pure hedgehog experience at all costs has once again backfired, transforming a speedy beauty into a slow beast.
Presentation - 8.0
Graphics - 8.0
Sound - 8.0
Gameplay - 7.0
Lasting Appeal - 7.0
Overall -