Sonic Adventure 2 – PlayStation 3

With our second anniversary coming to a close, it’s time to take a look at the tenth anniversary game for the Sonic franchise. Grab a chili dog and get comfortable, because Avara’s going to have a lot to cover today.

Sonic the Hedgehog – Sega Genesis

Sonic is a name that is nearly synonymous with so many aspects of video game history, from the 16-bit console wars to famous mascots. He is a beloved character that has won a place in the hearts of millions. Over the years this mighty icon has fallen to the darkest depths of bargain-bin gaming, stuck in the shadow of his former glory. As such it is only proper to remember him for the good days. The 90’s. When Sonic was king. And now, ZB is going to take it all the way back to the beginning, when the famous blue hedgehog burst onto the scene. We’re talking the first Sonic the Hedgehog for Sega Genesis. Is it the perfect shining gem of a game we have all thought it to be? Or is it possible that the first entry was nothing more than a brief blue streak on the board of gaming achievements? Find out in this review of Sonic the Hedgehog!

Sonic the Fighters – Arcade

Platform: Arcade Developer: Sega Publisher: Sega Release Date (NA): June 1996 Genre: Fighting Nerd Rating: 5.5 out of 10 Reviewed by Nerdberry *Game reviewed from the compilation disc Sonic Gems Collection on Nintendo GameCube. Sonic the Fighters, also known as Sonic Championship in North America, presents one of those awkward situations when a self-proclaimed Sonic aficionado… Continue reading Sonic the Fighters – Arcade

Sonic R – Saturn

Platform: Sega Saturn Developers: Sonic Team/Traveler’s Tales Publisher: SEGA Release Date: Oct 31, 1997 Genre: Racing Nerd Rating: 6.5 out of 10 Reviewed by Bortch I know what you’re thinking, “what am I on that could possibly make me want to play, and review, not one but TWO bad Sonic games in a row?” Well the… Continue reading Sonic R – Saturn

Sonic Generations – Xbox 360

Platform: Xbox 360 Developer: Sonic Team Publisher: Sega Release Date (NA): November 1, 2011 Genre: Platformer, 3D Platformer Nerd Rating: 6 out 10 Reviewed by Nerdberry Sonic Generations was touted as the best Sonic game since Sonic the Hedgehog 3 for the Sega Genesis.  Sonic Team promised to please both new and oldschool Sonic fans… Continue reading Sonic Generations – Xbox 360