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Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II – reviews and rating

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II has an average rating of 50% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – all reviews rate the game the same (5/10). The game was released on July 23, 2012 for PC, iOS, Android, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Metacritic score is 54, players on RAWG rate the game 63%.

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What critics praise
„Thanks to the characters’ shared vitality and some egregious levels and boss fights, the end result is an awkward mess.“

Game info

Release date
Jul 23, 2012
Platforms
PS3
Genres
ArcadeAdventureAction
Developer
Dimps
Publisher
Sega
Average playtime
1 h
Reviews count
2

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FAQ

What is the rating of Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II?

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II has an average rating of 50% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – all reviews rate the game the same (5/10).

When was Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II released?

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II was released on July 23, 2012.

What platforms is Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II available on?

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II is available for PC, iOS, Android, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

How long does it take to beat Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II?

Players on RAWG spend on average 1 hour playing Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II.

Is Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II worth playing?

It depends on your taste. Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II has an average rating of only 50% and the reviews are mixed. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II?

Games similar to Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II are for example Sonic CD, Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection, Sonic: Lost World, Jet Set Radio and The House of the Dead: OVERKILL Extended Cut.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
0 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 0,0
Best rating
5/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
5/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #438 of 591 games released in 2012 better than 26 % of games
  • #88 of 99 games released in 2012 on PS3 better than 11 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 50%
  • Foreign critics3 reviews 70%
  • MetacriticMetascore 54%
  • Players (RAWG)47 votes 63%

Local critics rate the game lower by 20 %.

How players rate it

  • Recommended 45 %
  • Meh 40 %
  • Skip 15 %

47 votes · RAWG

Reviews

5/10
Game Informer May 17, 2012
Thanks to the characters’ shared vitality and some egregious levels and boss fights, the end result is an awkward mess.

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