Sonic the Hedgehoghas had a massive resurgence in the past few years.

Sonic the Hedgehog games dont always end when you defeat Dr. Eggman.

Which ones are the hardest to 100 percent complete?

A collage showing gameplay screenshots of three different obscure Sonic games.

So which Sonic games are the most underrated and deserve just a bit more love?

These are the ten most underrated Sonic the Hedgehog Games.

This can be a turn-off for many older gamers.

A split image of The End from Sonic Frontiers, Dr. Eggman from Sonic Superstars, and Perfect Chaos from Sonic Generations

However, looking past that, Sonic Lost World is not as bad as it seems.

The game also features elements of parkour, which is a nice twist for a Sonic title.

8Sonic Forces

Home For Sonic OCs

The Sonic fandom is full of Sonic OCs.

A split image of Speed Jungle from Sonic Superstars, Emerald Coast from Sonic Adventure, and Studiopolis Zone from Sonic Mania

Sonic Forces lets you put a character of your own creation straight in the middle of the action.

Find out where each Sonic game clocks in on the speedometer!

Sonic Forces might not have pushed the franchise in any new direction.

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However, it does take inspiration from many past titles when it comes to level design.

This alone makes this game a bit ofa nostalgia tripand an enjoyable experience.

7Tails Adventure

Tails Gets A Spinoff

Sonic games are all about going fast.

Split image of Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Frontiers, and Sonic Unleashed

Tails Adventure is a spinoff that focuses on Sonics sidekick and best friend in a much slower platforming game.

Tails can use his signature hovering ability and throw bombs as he walks through different platforming levels.

He can even use small robots to crawl into small spaces and scout ahead.

One of the unique levels in Sonic Lost World

Some levels require the use of a ship to tunnel or travel through water.

How do you make a Sonic game more mature?

Add guns and make the main character a brooding anti-hero who cant remember his past.

Knuckles and Espio in Knuckles Chaotix.

This time, players need to run across the world while swinging their swords to take down enemies.

And not just the ones Sega would prefer you to forget.

The game had mixed reviews on release, with the Wii Mote being described as having a delayed response.

A collage showing three close shots of Sonic in three different games: Black Knight, Generations, and Superstars.

However, Sonic had his own dedicated fighting game back in mid-90s arcades that later got ported to consoles.

Sonic: The Fighters features familiar characters and new foes who come together to hold a fighting tournament.

Its not particularly groundbreaking, though it does take advantage of the Wii Mote for movement across the levels.

Tails riding a vehicle and using a drone in Tail’s Adventure

It is also one of the better-looking titles on the Wii.

2Sonic Unleashed

Sonic Becomes A Werewolf

What if Sonic turned into a werewolf?

The more traditional speed-based Sonic during the day, and a more combat-focused experience during the night.

Shadow the Hedgehog in the intro for the 2005 game.

We take a look at the most fearsome enemies Sonic faces and the tactics they use against him.

Werehog levels also feature elements of puzzle-solving to shake up the gameplay a little.

Loading screens are too slow when players just want to go fast.

Excalibur Sonic holding his sword as he prepares for battle from Sonic and the Black Knight.

Bean Fighting A Grey Copy Of Himself.

Darkspine Sonic surrounded by fire in Sonic and the Secret Rings.

Sonic turning into the Werehog in Sonic Unleashed

Shadow about to kick Silver in the head in Sonic 06.

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