

So, why is this even on the list then, you ask? Well, for starters, that one-third of the game I mentioned is an amazing one-third. I understand wanting to add more variety to the mix, but not when it comes at the expense of what should be the core gameplay of the series. Make no mistake, the Sonic and Shadow levels are the best things this game has to offer, and yet they only occupy one-third of the stage selection.

Eggman, all receiving equal billing with Sonic and Shadow levels. Worse than that, this game doubled down on some of the questionable choices of the first fully 3D Sonic title by giving us tedious treasure-hunting stages with Knuckles and Rouge, as well as clunky shoot ’em up levels with Tails and Dr. Sure, Sonic had always ridden a wave of “hip” culture, but this game took it to whole other, arguably less hip, level. On the one hand, it marked the beginning of the Sonic franchise’s downward spiral into a laughably angsty and faux-edgy aesthetic. It was difficult to decide on the placement of Sonic Adventure 2: Battle on this list. However, the title has received quite a loyal cult following in the years since its release – so much so that it was even one of the first games to receive backwards compatibility on the Xbox One. Yes, it has its problems and the Werehog aspect is corny. Sonic Unleashed (2008)īefore you purists out there object to Sonic Unleashed‘s inclusion here, just remember it’s not in the top 5 on this list. So, without further ado, let’s begin! The Best Sonic The Hedgehog Games: 10. I’ll only be listing the top 10 best and worst games in his catalogue. All told, conservative estimates indicate that Sega’s mascot has starred in well over 70 games – so it’d be impractical to include them all here. Heck, I was first introduced to him on a PC port of his Sega Genesis trilogy, and I even remember seeing a Sonic mobile gaming title on my Motorola Razr back in 2007. Now, Sonic has gotten around a lot over the years. Some might say the hedgehog’s better years are behind him, but with the massive success of the Sonic the Hedgehog live-action/CGI film, we decided to take a look back on the little guy’s huge library of video games and rank them.


The blue blur has come a long way since his very public rivalry with Mario in the Great Nintendo/Sega Console Wars of the 90s (now the two just compete in Olympic events). Since his debut in 1991, Sonic the Hedgehog has sped into the lives and hearts of countless fans.
