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Sonic Adventure
By Sonic Team, released 1 Jan 1998
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- Nintendo GameCube
What it is
Sonic Adventure is a platformer from Sonic Team, released in 1998. Its story centers on an ancient evil released from the Master Emerald, with Dr. Eggman seeking to use the seven Chaos Emeralds to create an ultimate monster. Players can follow six characters, including Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Amy, each with a distinct adventure and story. The Chao Garden minigame lets players breed and nurture a pet Chao, then compete against other Chao in battles. The Steam listing includes single-player, full controller support and Family Sharing. The game is listed for Windows, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo GameCube, while the Steam version is listed for Windows and has a March 4, 2011 release date. Its combination of character-specific adventures and Chao raising gives players both a main story journey and a separate creature-raising activity.
What players like, and what they don't
- Six characters have their own adventures.
- Includes Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Amy.
- Raise and nurture a pet Chao.
- Full controller support is listed.
- Steam version is listed for Windows only.
- Steam features list single-player only.
Who it suits
Suited to players looking for a platformer with several character-led adventures. The Chao Garden may appeal to players who want a pet-raising activity alongside the main story.
Sonic Adventure pairs a multi-character platforming story with Chao raising and battles. The Steam listing specifies Windows and single-player, so check those details against how you plan to play.
