Shadow Over Sonic CD, Heroes, and Unleashed? Really?
A lot of attention has recently been paid to Saturday’s release of Official Nintendo Magazine UK’s top ten Sonic games.
The top seems pretty solid–Sonic 2 is number 1, followed by Sonic Adventure 2: Battle, Sonic 3 & Knuckles and the original Sonic. But in a sign of the times and another example of the clash between old fans and the new generation, the list after the top four gets…complicated, showing 2005′s Shadow the Hedgehog firmly in the middle of things. The game had been reminisced upon recently–enough so that it overtook classics like Sonic CD, Sonic Advance 3, and even the recent Sonic Unleashed:
10. Sonic Advance 3 (GBA, 2004)
9. Sonic CD (Sega CD, 1993)
8. Sonic Heroes (GameCube, 2004)
7. Sonic Unleashed (Wii, 2008)
6. Shadow The Hedgehog (GameCube, 2005)
5. Sonic Adventure (Dreamcast 1999, GameCube, 2003)
4. Sonic The Hedgehog (Mega Drive, 1991)
3. Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (& Knuckles) (Mega Drive, 1994)
2. Sonic Adventure 2: Battle (GameCube, 2002)
1. Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Mega Drive, 1992)
The top ten had been voted on by ONM readers–perhaps the most glaring example yet of newer fans unafraid to sound off on titles they appreciate. In some ways, the ranks can be compared in style to Guinness’s recent vote on the top 50 greatest game franchises of all time. In a nutshell, when you turn the vote over to the masses, anything is possible.
Do you agree with the top 10 as presented in this study? Tell us in the comments area.
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Sonic 2, that was so … predictable! ^^
I don´t fully agree with this list, but hey, at least it shows that the old games are also appreciated by the newer crowd, wich is a plus somehow!
Unleashed though could´ve taken one step higher to No. 6 in my opinion.
S3K, SA1, SA2/B, and SCD are definites for that list. Sonic Heroes was really good too, maybe for a #9 or #10 spot. Shadow wasn’t THAT bad if you just did the normal missions. Sonic Unleashed, ESPECIALLY the Wii version, probably shouldn’t be on that list just because of the night stages. SAdv3 was the only SAdv I didn’t play so I can’t speak, but I know 2 was good. Sonic 2, in my opinion, should be on the list, but it’s definitely not my #1. And frankly, Sonic 1 sucked. I wasn’t old enough for video games until about Sonic 3D Blast for Saturn, so if I had played Sonic 1 when it first came out, I wouldn’t have been interested in a sequel. I know a lot of retro fans might disagree, but Sonic Rush is SORELY missing from that list.
Sonic CD would have been my #1, with Sonic Rush at a close #2.
My eyebrows certainly are raised. ._.
That’s kinda an oddly assorted list there. I still cannot see why the Wii version of Sonic Unleashed got on there, and the way it’s assorted.
S3&K for me, and most – I would imagine. 8 ) Such a big epic adventure, with the addon feature, ahead of time.
They have it COMPLETELY WRONG! CD should be #3 or #2, shadow should be last, and Sonic 3 should beat Sonic Adventure 2: Bettle hands-down.
Why does SU 360 not even get a mention? And where’s Rush!?
I really liked the Sonic and the Secret Rings… not for the Top 5, but at least a top 10; for me its better than Sonic Heroes and Sonic Adventure 2 (I’ve never played the Shadow one).
Honestly, if this is what people voted for, it’s correct as far as most popular goes. It’s an interesting look at what people like and have played. Not my list personally, but I bet my own would raise some eyebrows too, so…
As overrated as CD is…really? ShadowTH is in the 6th spot?
Kids these days..
i preffer shadow than sonic 06
I prefer slamming my head into a wall over both of those games.
I really like Sonic games more than Shadow game.
lolwut????
here is my list:
1.Sonic 1(if only it would of been a little more longer)
2.Sonic 3&K
3.Sonic 2
4.Sonic CD
5.Sonic Adventure
6.Sonic Adventure 2 (i still cant believe people voted more for this than SA1 and not to mention sonic 3&K)
7.Sonic Advance 1(3 shouldnt be in the list)
8.i guess SU wii(never played heroes,shadow or 06′s i know their downright terrible games with the ecxpetion of heroes that it is not that bad_
9.Heroes(havent played it but i like the level designs i saw on youtube
10.And finally Shadow(seriously this shouldnt be in the list)
@n00neimp0rtant shut up sonic 1 didnt suck its one of the best sonic games EVER and it happens to be my faovrite i would of wanted it to be longer though and a final boss that didnt suck
Honestly, I hated Sonic CD, anyway. Shadow the Hedgehog… I didn’t mind the game, but I’m wondering why games like Shadow got in before Rush. Sonic Advance 3, I could see being on the list… heck, I can see why Sonic CD is on the list… but I’m still wondering where Sonic Rush is.
I do think that the top five are just fine, though. My opinions vary, but that seems about accurate for the average opinion of those games. Sonic 3 on top (my favorite of the entire classic trilogy) with SA2 right behind, followed by Sonic 2 and Sonic 1 (my least favorite of the classic trilogy).
…oh, wait, make that Sonic 2 on top with Sonic 3 in third. Well, they did get the alignment right for me. SA2 is my favorite game with Sonic 3 next.
Adventure… is okay, but most people would put it in the top 5, anyway.
Take out Shadow`s game it`s not even worthy to be on that list it`s more like one the worst 10 Sonic games in it`s place I`d put Sonic Rush
The 360/PS3 version of Unleashed deserves to on that list instead of the Wii version
My list would be this:
1. Sonic CD
2. Sonic The Hedgehog 3 & Kuckles
3. Sonic The Hedgehog 2
4. Sonic The Hedgehog 1
5. Sonic Adventure 2: Battle
6. Sonic Adventure 1
7. Sonic Unleashed
8. Sonic Rush
9. Sonic Rush Adventure
10. Sonic Advance 3
@TailstheHedgehog
This is the Official Nintendo Magazine. They are probably mostly going with Nintendo titles, explaining the absence of Unleashed 360. (Which I would have ranked highly, much higher than the Wii version)
I don’t agree with the order of that list, but it’s completely acceptable to me apart from Shadow the Hedgehog. That definitely shouldn’t be anywhere on the list. It’s a good thing 06 isn’t on any Nintendo console or it would probably be there too.
I buy that magazine.
Let me just say – some of the people there aren’t the brightest fans of our beloved Hedgehog.
Sa2 has to be 1!! sonic cd and unleashed need to get a higer place
It’s wrong to have an opinion?
I’ve been a fan since ’93 and I liked Shadow The Hedgehog
although Sonic CD should at least be higher than ShTH.
i don’t know…
my little list:
1. Sonic 2 (YAY)
2. Sonic Unleashed (360)
3. Sonic Heroes (fun, fun and fun)
-10000000000. Shadow game with Sonic 06 nextgen
Hey, looks like my bribing scheme actually worked this time!
here my :
1.sonic adventure
2.sonic the hedgehog 1
3.sonic rivals 2 & 1
4.Sonic Unleashed
5.Sonic riders zero
6.sonic Advance 1& 2
7.sonic Heroes
8. shadow the hedgehog
9.sonic rush
10.Sonic CD
Sonic adventure 1 was really fun to me so much adventure make sonic adventure 3!! : )
Here’s my by the way xD :
1- Sonic Adventure
2- Sonic 3 & Knuckles
3- Sonic Unleashed
4- Sonic 2
5- Sonic 1
6- Sonic Heroes
7- Sonic Adventure 2
8- Sonic CD
9- Sonic Advance 3
10- Shadow The Hedgehog
But my list will change in the near future, with Sonic 4 being in my top
and maybe in far far future Sonic Unleashed 2 or Sonic Adventure 3 xD
Eww… I’ve looked at everyones list, why so much love for Sa1 & 2? They were okay, but were nowhere near the greatness of Sonic 1, 2, CD, or 3&K. also, I could never understasnd why there is so much love for Sonic Advanced 3 in general, it was miles better than the “hold-right-to-win-until-the-final-level-which-is-really-hard-and-you-weren’t-prepared-for-it-because-the-rest-was-too-easy”ness of Sonic Advanced 2, the the graphics, music, and level design weren’t nearly as well done as those of Sonic Advanced. also, I think Shadow the Hedgehog won becouse, for some unknown reason, people love black, gun-toting, emo hedgehogs. It had nothing to do with the game itself. O well.
My top 10 :
1. Sonic 2
2. Sonic Adventure 2 Battle
3. Sonic 3 & Knuckles
4. Sonic Advance 2
5. Sonic Unleashed (360)
6. Sonic Riders Zero Gravity (Wii)
7.Sonic the Fighters
8.Sonic Heroes
9. Sonic Rush
10. Sonic CD
Shadow the Hedgehog does not deserve a SINGLE spot on that list. Hell, it doesn’t deserve to be on ANY top 10 list. (Besides worst games.)
In my opinion every single SONIC GAME deserv to be in that list it’s hard as hell to make such a list… and please do not insult me for saying this hogs…
I’m actually glad Shadow got the spot that it did on the list. I don’t expect it to get higher, but i am SO glad that it is not as under appreciated as some of the noisier Sonic fans sound off about it.
Just to see how people react…
My Top 10 List
1) Shadow the Hedgehog
Sonic Pinball Party
2) Sonic the Hedgehog ’06
3) Sonic and the Black Knight
4) Sonic Labyrinth
5) Sonic Blast
6) Tails Sky Patrol
7) Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
9) Sonic Shuffle
10) Sonic 3D Blast
jk
Comments? Does anyone crazy enough to LOVE these games?
EDIT: “Does” to “Is.” (Sick bodies don’t think all too well.)
No real complaints about the list, but it is oddly numbered. Shadow should at least (Or most, whatever) be number 10, but hey I guess some people actually enjoy it, so what do I know?
Yes, god forbid someone like a game that doesn’t suck. It’s not like they put ’06 or Advance 1 or 2 on this list. Then again they put CD on this list, so maybe it is ok to like terrible games.
FYI:
1)Sonic 3 & Knuckles/ Sonic Adventure 2: Battle
3)Sonic 2
4)Sonic Unleashed Wii
5)Sonic Battle
6)Sonic Rush Adventure
7)Sonic 1
8)Shadow the Hedgehog
9)Sonic Adventure
10)Sonic Heroes
@EdwinShy
You get respect points for even putting Sonic the Fighters on your list. lol
Let’s be honest.
Shadow the Hedgehog is above Sonic CD for the following reasons:
1) Page Views
2) To Troll
I mean, sure, everyone has their own opinions and all … but some opinions are just plain retarded. They’re OBVIOUSLY trolling.
I think that the readers voted ShTH just to get on ONM’s nerves. I read this magazine regulary, and the writers make constant references to how bad ShTH is. Same with Ninjabread Man and Carnival Games.
@Redensek: Didn’t this magazine give Shadow a positive review, or was that a different Nintendo Mag?
The game itself, while still in need of much more polish, wasn’t as big a franchisebreaker as people expected it to be. Although I don’t think think that it deserves that high of a placing, I do understand and approve of it breaking the top ten.
It went into a direction that was much different for the franchise, one I think would’ve succeeded if they were able to make the most of having a T rating to properly introduce a more complex, mature storyline…instead of shoving it into the E10 category and getting something that only pretends to be more mature than your typical Sonic storyline at best…a few curses here and there and a darker atmosphere, but not much else. I honestly DO hope that Sonic Team plan to have a game with a more “mature” storyline, provided that more care is taken than with the Shadow title.
Oh, and the guns weren’t worth making a deal over. Maybe if they just masked the gun play as “Shadow blasting Chaos Energy out of his fingers” like the Rei Gun, then people would’ve been less iffy about it. Sucking things up with the Billy Hatcher gun is fuuuuuuuuuuuun.
My List:
#1 – Sonic the Hedgehog 2
#2 – Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles
#3 – Sonic the Hedgehog 1
#4 – Sonic Adventure
#5 – Sonic Adventure 2
#6 – Sonic Unleashed (X360)
#7 – Sonic Advance 3
#8 – Sonic CD
#9 – Knuckles’ Chaotix
#10 – Sonic Advance 1