15 Best Sonic The Hedgehog Games, Ranked

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is a polarizing series in gaming, but it's impossible to deny the strength of its overall legacy. During the early 90s when SEGA was struggling to establish itself as a formidable competitor to Nintendo, Sonic arrived and gave the company the mascot (and the hit game) it needed to convince customers to buy the Genesis/Mega Drive console. Inconsistent release quality, however, has led to mixed reception over the years.

Even in the worst stretches of as a franchise, there have always been flashes of inspiration. Over the several decades that the blue speedster has been around, he's racked up a number of games that can be considered truly great. Any of the better titles excel in ways that can't be found anywhere else, and the best of the best stand among the titans of the platforming genre.

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Metacritic

60

remains a divisive game in the franchise, mostly thanks to the gap between its highs and its lows. When Sonic gets to go fast, there are some beautiful levels and exciting gameplay, but the werewolf sections tend to be a slog. At the end of the day, this compromise is still preferable to the mediocrity of some series entries, and its best parts deserve a mention as some of the best that 3D has to offer.

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Metacritic

71

Steam

Very Positive

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3/5

As a more ambitious title than most 3D games, takes on an open-world environment littered with platforming opportunities and enemies. Despite a mixed critical reception, the game was generally a hit with fans, and it's easy to find avenues for fun when boosting around wide open plains. isn't without its flaws, but it does make for a refreshing change of pace, especially compared to games like that retread familiar territory while failing to