Review: "Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I" - iPhone/iPod Touch/Wii/PS3/Xbox 360

Reviewed by Paul for FamilyFriendlyGaming

SCORE: 87/100

Sonic the Hedgehog is one of those franchises I enjoy playing. I remember playing Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 at E3 one year recently. I was very impressed with it. I have finally gotten around to purchasing it, and playing it. So my final step is to review it. This is a fantastic re-imagining of the original Sonic the Hedgehog. Sega also put some twists into Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 that can trip up old school gamers.

The most impressive thing about Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 is the graphics. This downloadable game looks awesome. I am in awe of how good Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 looks. Running through certain loops will rotate the entire screen. This was un-nerving at first, but I adapted to it pretty quickly. The violence in Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 is all about freeing these little woodland creatures from controlling robot suits. It makes me feel like I am freeing those enslaved - sort of like working at Family Friendly Gaming.

The music in Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 is extremely distinctive. The Sonic the Hedgehog music pays wonderful homage to the original game. There are of course improvements in Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 that gamers will appreciate. The special effect sounds in Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 are fun as well.

My only issue with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 is the price, I waited for this downloadable game to drop in price - during a Christmas sale. There are enough levels for the price I paid. Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 is over pretty quickly though. There are few reasons to replay it, unless you want to see all parts of an area.

The game play in Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 is fantastic. This is all about speed. I love running through the levels in Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 and collecting rings. Freeing the animals is another aspect of Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 that I enjoy. I had to learn where certain enemies were that would stop my progress. The boss battles are entertaining and certainly kept me on my toes.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 teaches us to free those enslaved. There is also a mild anti-technology lesson in this game. Sonic goes through the levels at a breakneck speed. I am very thankful for all of our Amazon sales because they provided the financial resources to purchase Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1. I am pleased to have been able to play and review Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1. I am eager to play Episode 2.

Graphics: 90%

Sound: 93%

Replay/Extras: 82%

Gameplay: 90%

Family Friendly Factor: 80%

System: iPhone/iPod Touch/Wii/PS3/Xbox 360

Publisher: Sega

Rating: ‘E’ for Everyone {Comic Mischief}