Most Underrated Sonic Games

Shame what happened to this game. It was supposed to be released in the fall of 2007 but Microsoft rushed Sonic Team to release it one year earlier as to be Sonic's 15th anniversary game. Resulting in all the issues we have now. I remember playing the demo at a Gamestop with some other kid at the store and we both thought it was bloody amazing. I have a feeling we were playing some demo from the 07 version that we should have gotten. But overall the game isn't as bad as it is portrayed to be; no it isn't trash that belongs in the landfill, no the members of Sonic Team don't need to hang themselves, no it didn't kill the Sonic Franchise. Despite this the game is bad, although I suppose it has an excuse.

For a while, I truly believed this was a bad game. Then I actually bought and played it and realised how stupid I was. Allow me to justify just some of the complaints...

"Sonic's too slow! "
Like someone here already said, that's to emphasise platforming over blind boosting.

"There's too many glitches! "
So? They don't get in your way. Some are fun to execute, like the breakdancing on a box to go to space.

"The loading times are long! "
Not THAT long. Patience, dude. Patience. Just a bit of it.

"Elise kissing Sonic, bestiality! "
This is by far the stupidest reason I've heard. People saying this don't even know what bestiality IS. Bestiality is sexual interaction between a human and an animal. Therefore, it's only bestiality if you're a damn pervert.

I haven't played it and I still think it is underrated. I've seen let's play and it looks kinda bad but:
1. I have seen worse
2. It looks kinda fun despite it being bad
3. Some people seem to just hate the game blindly without even playing
I hope to play it in the future and see if it really is that bad, but I say play it if you are curious or have never played it before you call it garbage.

"Hard to control due to bugs and glitches? " Jeez, you put it on this list and even YOU have no idea. Sure, it's glitchy, but in a "Huh. That's weird" kind of way that NEVER impedes on gameplay. Many complaints people have with this game either don't matter or are outright untrue. I think the kiss is only hated by Sonamy fanbrats.

I have played Adventure, Adventure 2, Rush, 06, Unleashed and Generations and of all of them? 06 is the BEST!

Nitpicky fans. Wow.

People hate this game for cussing, vehicles, and guns. Well, tons of raging 7 year olds play Call of Duty... so how is Shadow's game breaking the kid friendly feel of Sonic?...

The cussing is beyond fine. I mean, games like Jak and Daxter have cussing in it. Those games used far worse swear words then "damn" which is the only one Shadow uses. Also, the swearing can be funny at times. "Where's that DAMN fourth chaos emerald?! "

As for guns, at least there's no blood or gore when you shoot something. Also, you don't have to use them.

The vehicles are the same. You don't have to use them.

I wonder why people call it the "Dark age of Sonic". It should be called the Dark age of the Sonic fanbase.

I was originally going to vote for 06 because my experience contradicts those of others, and I thought everyone was full of crap (I still think people refuse to give credit were it's due because everyone was to disappointed to give positives), but then I noticed more and more people begin to say that this game is nowhere near as bad as it was made out, even though immensely flawed.
But to this day, I vote for this game because this game is hated for ALL OF YHE WRONG REASONS!
Yes, I admit the controls are very flawed, but that's the only actual flaw people ever complain about. Everything else is nothing more than a nitpick.

I played this game in 2018. I'm 15 so I didn't see it when it came out because I was to young. And I played it in modern times and it is awesome. Devil doom was an awesome boss battle. And people wanted to give sonic guns but his moral compass would not make sense to do that. But it was perfect for shadow

While I know this game has many horrendous problems like the "dark" tone, broken story, and ruining my favorite character in the series. But for some reason I like it for some reason, it could be that this was the one I liked the most when I was younger.

Why isn't this number one? Compelling story, groundbreaking graphics for the time, fantastic soundtrack and great gameplay. Gameplay wise, the werehog gets a lot of undeserved criticism, I personally feel they're okay, at times it can be engaging and fun, and while not as good as the sensational daytime stages, they're still not as bad as everyone says they are. The daytime stages are a blast, they are mostly 3D based unlike the overrated game known as Sonic Colors which is 80% 2D block platforming. This game came out after Sonic 06, a bad unfinished game filled to the brim with bugs and glitches, therefore, if it wasn't for this game, we wouldn't have gotten good titles like Sonic Generations, Sonic Colors (good but overrated) and Sonic Forces.

I only played the Wii version regardless of most of this games hate is towards the werehog stages I like it. The night stages scoring system is like sa2b get a certain score to get a s rank while day stages is like rush to the goal as fast as you can.

This game used to be really underrated in the early 2010s. But as of 2017, I don't really think it's underrated anymore. Everyone loves it now. In fact, it's leaning towards overrated nowadays.

Why is this beauty not on 1? Forget 2006 Sanix, we need more Werehog!
Sonic needs a S.U 2, like, for reals. The graphics are amazing in this game, the cutscenes and dialogue are amazing, the game combines the old Sonic and new gameplay, Sonics new look is on fleek, etc.. I could go on forever.

When I first played and beat Sonic Lost World I only thought the game was so so. I struggled learning the games controls and new mechanics introduced. There were some levels I absolutely despised. While I didn't think it was a "bad" game, when at first comparing it to some of the previous entries I thought it lacked in some areas like level design. However, after a while playing through it with a more open mind and taking time to learn its mechanics better I soon began to greatly enjoy Lost World. Being able to pull off some stunts with the parkour and getting a really good time on a level were very satisfying. Levels that I didn't care for whether by their gimmick or dieing a lot got better after learning the controls. When I took time to explore the levels, what I though lacked wasn't as bad as I thought. Sonic Lost World when taking it as it is, it's a good solid game. A lot of the complaints I use to have, and I see look more like nitpicks that anything, like Sonic being slow in ...more

This is so underrated. It takes away the boost formula and offers a slower paced adventure. And that's okay. People dislike it because its not the way sonic was meant to be. But who says he can't change. The levels are fun to explore and the game is so freakin wacky. In a good way. It has fun with it self and each level is something new. The 2d stages are simple yet gimmicky. And the 3d stages are exploration based and fun. IGN and gamespot need to realise that this game is for kids and they shouldn't criticize it just because their not the target demographic.

Unlike most of the games on this list, Sonic Lost World was actually good. 06 and Shadow the Hedgehog were actually pretty bad, but this was a really fun adventure, graphics are amazing, gameplay is spot on, and level design is incredible. Sonic: Lost World currently holds a 62 on Metacritic, but it really deserves a 75-80. It's a good game, a good Sonic game, and one of the best games on the Wii U's library to date.

I downloaded this game for free with the Mario kart 8 offer, I didn't like it at first, but when I got to world 3 it became really good, also people say that sonic is slow because he uses the spinball instead of speed boost, that is pretty stupid. The only thing I hate about this game is the stupid 6. One resembles Justin Bieber,

This game was awesome it made you feel like you were a super fast knight and I understand how the story line was a little lame but who didn't like fighting shadow on the hardest level?

Man I hate this list. Sonic & the Black Knight is overrated with an overall mixed reception (meaning that it got half praise & half criticism).

In my opnion its miles better than sonic and the secret rings. Better controls better story awesome music and the sword makes sonic more awesome. Overraw I thank it's a much better game than secert rings.

Well, it does have weird controls, but other than that, it's okay.

This needs top be top 1! This is the best Sonic game ever!

I wish this game was in Sonic Gems Collection.

The best soundtrack ever!

This game does not get enough attention. Nor does Sonic Triple Trouble.

I added this comment because this duology is overhated for being other Classic Era Sonic gems.

Don't care if its underrated. This game is terrible.

They should reboot this game. It's pretty good.

This game is horrible. Personally, I think this thing that calls itself a game is just something that was a test to see if the physics work, not its own game.

Nice game! People who complain about controls should stop playing Tails.

I enjoy this game but people just won't shut up about Tails Doll.

And people think Shadow the Hedghog and Sonic 06 are bad? Wait till they see this game.

Best sonic game, but people whine about it constantly. Look at the stages, they are the coolest looking stages and so iconic.

This game is okay, it's not really that great, but it isn't a bad game. I actually like it.

Stupidest reasons to hate a sonic game ever.

This should be number 1

This is way too low on the list. It has the best soundtrack, a creative time travel gimmick, awesome stages, and it's metal sonic's first game.

This game is my childhood. No one really notices that it and its sequels exist nowadays, though. Why? This game is great!

This game should be higher. It's actually one the best Sonic games out there.

This games awesome I like the ball animation, multiplayer and story even though last sory lame you could notplay as Amy in last regardless they gave her a menu theme it would of been better in opinion like chronics dark brotherhood good until ending ver all good I like amy in this game and los world 3ds. Other tan advance series, Amcan curl up in h ball ths game this I prefer than her using he hammer in other gmes you can play as her. Slightly wish you can la as cream iation rae.

Sonic Adventure 2 is a great game with its various levels, multiple characters to play as, and its other features. However, this game definitely is not underrated.

SA2? Underrated? HA! Fans consider it the "absolute best! " Not to mention it's actually awful. Even if it was hated, that's what this pathetic excuse of a Sonic game deserves.

Should be number 1, its been considered overrated for so long that people are suddenly even calling it one of the worst. True sonic cycle.

Why is this game here? It's so epic!

Man, this list is disagreeable now. This game is the best Sonic ame ever, so thus it deserves the top 1 spot for sure.

This shouldn't be on the list because this is a good game.

Surprisingly, this is much better than Rise of Lyric and Shattered Crystal. Excluding the unpolished graphics, Fire & Ice's gameplay is more fun and innovative for a Sonic Boom game. - ModernSpongeBobSucks

It is a Sonic RPG. That's something that has never been done before and sadly never be done since either, probably because of how poorly this game's sales went. I'm a big fan of the RPG genre so when a series like sonic decided to try one out I was intrigued. I also like the story and the new characters in it. I think the Nocturnus Clan is awesome: especially Shade and Ix, and I also like the various alien races quite a lot. The music... while I can see why people don't like it I don't personally have a problem with it. It's overly simplistic for the most part, and that's better than actually being bad. TWO THEMES, HOWEVER, ARE AMAZING. THE FINAL BOSS AND REGULAR BOSS THEME The last thing that makes this game good for me is the dialog system. While most of the things you say don't really have an effect on the game, I think it's a nice touch. Lastly, I do admit the game has its flaws, with the numerous glitches and exploits I have found with the game and the high expectations ...more

This game deserves a bit more love. I love the gameplay and how you play it, but I wish the storyline was slightly better and that it was maybe on the wii instead of the DS. Great concept, it just needed refining

It's a good game, I don't know why anyone would say its overrated though, I Barely heard of it until I went to Gamestop searching for a new game.

This game is overrated, you mean. Why are Modern Sonic games higher than Classic Sonic games on this list?

I love this game.

Everyone hates this game mainly because "IT'S SLOW! "

Seriously? The other reasons is because of the camera angle, the "repetitive" objective, bad controls, and level design.

The camera angle is creative in my perspective. I think it's cool for a 3D game.

Every game is repetitive. Yes, Sonic, Zelda, Mario, Halo, Call of Duty... IT'S ALL REPETITIVE. Deal with it!

The controls are fine in my opinion. Just hold the top and right d-pad to control Sonic. It's simple! Just need to get used to it and they'll seem amazing!

Level Design is perfect for the game. You can't mess up that easily. It's that simple.

The game is underrated. I love this game, but it's probably the work of the whiny emo teens we call "Sonic Fans" who always complain about every game.

This game is hated for it's bad control. If you are talking about the Genesis version, I understand, but the Saturn version, you can buy an Analog Stick controller, which makes the game MUCH MUCH easier to control.

Way too underrated, just a forced game for journalists to consider the start of the "dark age". in my opinion it's graphics go right there with DKC2, and the music...its absolutely godly.

If you want to play the Genesis version with a joystick or something then buy a SEGA arcade stick.

I only played this once, but its good. Thde animation is its main flaw. Its sega equalevent to smash minus the smash ball. Better than 4 because this actually have useful characters and a vgood roster.

This game is overrated, you mean. Mixed to positive reviews, 2D character sprites, horrendous music, etc... This game sucks!

Pop Quiz: What is The Best Sonic Fighting Game For The Game Boy Advance? It's Sonic Battle. This Game Never Dissapoint With a Great Fighting System, Good/Reused Sprites, A Awesome Soundtrack and One of The Most Epic Plot in The Entire Sonic Series so Far. I Find This Underrated Because Most of The Fans Never Heard of It or Never Seen it Before. I thing is a Great Fighting Game For Sonic and a Great Fighting Game in General That Even Beats Sonic The Fighters. The Only Problem is That The Characters Voices is Reused Too Much and Its Get Annoying at Times But Still a Great Game.(For The GBA)

Its terrible, controls badly and is overall a tease of whatever else was to come out on the wii (which was pretty solid, yes even the black knight).

The Controlls are bad, but the story level design and soundtrack are amazing.

It's not unplayable like free riders.

Nobody should hate this game. It is good.

This game very cool

This game is okay to be honest. Problem is the team took more time making the engine than making the actual game, that's why it ended up being extremely short and easy.
It's not bad, but it's not that great.
Soundtrack kicks ass though.

It's okay. The game was too short and levels took too short of time to go through, but the character builder and the look of it was nice.

This game is the complete definition of overhated. It gets way to much crap from everybody, when it really isn't that bad.

This is not a bad game

Does this really count as a Sonic game? Yes, Sonic's there, but it's a Nintendo exclusive which, as evidenced by Colours, wouldn't mean anything if it weren't for the fact that Mario's always treated as more prominent.