Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 (XBox360)

67%
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Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 (XBox360) (2010)
genre: action

score: 67%

reviews
'Sonic 4 is an utter mess of a game, cobbled together in a manner that puts the entire franchise to shame. It feels sluggish, broken and lazy, but at least it only lasts a couple of hours!'
Read more » Strategyinformer
'If fans would like to hear a mockery of Sonic name, then Sonic the Hedgehog 4 should be at the top of their list for soundtracks to listen to.'
Read more » GameZone
'This faithful but inconsistent throwback to the earliest Sonic games mingles high-speed thrills with a few too many frustrations.'
Read more » Gamespot
'This isn't the sequel we've been yearning for all these years. It's a fancy looking homage; a game that regurgitates old levels with shiny new visuals. Sonic 4 does a fantastic job of recreating the retro Sonic experience that defined many a childhood, but ironically this could be considered its biggest shortcoming.'
Read more » Video Gamer (Pro-G)
'Altogether I feel like it's a great throwback to old Sonic games, but at the same time I wish it was a little more refined and had removed some of the annoyances I had with the previous 2D Sonic games.'
Read more » Gaming Age
'Oh, and the "physics" are absolutely fine, you whiny bastards.'
Read more » Destructoid
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'It's not a perfect retro revival and can be blown through in a few hours, but this is a much better-and purer-Sonic experience than we've seen in years. The difficulty can range from easy to very hard; the final boss is particularly ridiculous.'
Read more » Cheat Code Central
'Sega has taken the classic Sonic formula and finally repeated it with success. In this case "less is more". Once you add in some small additions that were developed during the 3D era you get a solid entry in the sonic franchise.'
Read more » Team XBOX
'Most importantly, it nails the fun of hitting springboards, bouncing off enemies, and defying gravity with pure speed. While hardly perfect, it's solid enough that even reviving the old "Se-ga!" before the title screen feels appropriate. After a decade of missteps, Sonic has earned it.'
Read more » 1up.com
'It may not be the be all end all Sonic game that professed enthusiasts like myself have been waiting 15 years for, but Sonic 4 is a fun, frenetic download for fans and newcomers alike.'
Read more » GameInformer
'Sonic 4 is short, but sweet and well worth downloading.'
Read more » IGN
'The fact is, Sonic 4's first episode is so much fun that it makes you forget about the world and think of nothing but the game. It encapsulates the pure thrill of gaming that many contemporary titles seem to comatosely forget.'
Read more » Total Video Games
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