On a quest for domination, Dr. Eggman unleashes a slumbering beast from the center of the world. The event causes a devastating tremor that splinters the world into several continents and triggers a mysterious transformation in Sonic. With the world divided and Sonic altered with new abilities and powers, the stage is set for a climactic battle. Join Sonic in a race around the world, but as the sun sets, prepare for a new adventure in Sonic Unleashed™. From new hair-raising speed mechanics to powerful combat moves and agile platforming action, Sonic Unleashed is powered by an all-new game engine and merges classic 2-D Sonic gameplay seamlessly with amazing 3-D perspectives.
Sonic's world transformed: Sonic maintains his high-speed abilities during the day, but at night, he is transformed into a mysterious dark form with incredible never-before-seen abilities including 3-D action brawling and amazing agility.
Tight navigation and speed control: Accelerate to super speed with Sonic Boost by collecting rings to increase Sonic's Ring Energy. Use Quick Step to quickly move left or right and avoid obstacles. Try the Speed Drift to rocket through turns without slowing down.
Powerful new engine and cinematic graphics: Sonic Unleashed enhances the classic 2-D perspective with mind-blowing 3-D stages. Other next-gen technology capabilities include global illumination, grid computing, continuous data streaming, and an intricate path finding system.
Enhanced and expanded environments: Unique and fascinating continents allow you to explore and save the world in a dynamic, high-speed experience. Dash through areas including the Great Wall of China, Arctic Pole glaciers, and many more.
Flexible path navigation: With a massive world as Sonic's new playground, choose from multiple paths to complete a level. Each unique route offers different encounters with varying rewards and obstacles, adding significant replay value.
