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File Date Source Title and comments
Logo-pdf.svg 1997-06-11 Computer & Video Games (UK), "July 1997 (Freeplay #15)" "The Red-Hot Rumours Division!"
Brief mention of a new 3D Sonic game by Sonic Team. The writer suggests this is the return of Sonic X-treme, but given the timeframe it is more likely to be Sonic Adventure.
Freak 69 IL Preview 2.jpg 1998-xx-xx Freak (IL), "7/98"
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-07-24 Saturn Fan (JP), "1998 No. 15" "Dreamcast Saizensen"
2 pages
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-07-24 Sega Saturn Magazine (JP), "1998-23 (1998-08-07,14)" "Dreamcast Magazine"
Vol. 1, 2 pages
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-08-07 Saturn Fan (JP), "1998 No. 16" "Dreamcast Saizensen"
2 pages
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-08-07 Sega Saturn Magazine (JP), "1998-24 (1998-08-21,28)" "Dreamcast Magazine"
Vol. 2, 2 pages
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-08-12 Computer & Video Games (UK), "September 1998" "Sonic Coming to Dreamcast!"
Single page showing the first piece of Sonic Adventure artwork. The text mentions new playable characters.
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-08-18 Gamers' Republic (US), "September 1998" "Sonic Booms with 128 Bit Dreamcast Title!"
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-08-28 Saturn Fan (JP), "1998 No. 17" "Dreamcast FAN"
14 pages
Cover article
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1998-08-28 Sega Saturn Magazine (JP), "1998-25 (1998-09-11,18)" "Dreamcast Magazine"
Vol. 3, 24 pages
1998-xx-xx Freak (IL), "9/98"
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-xx-xx Strana Igr (RU), "Sentyabr 1998"
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-09-08 Edge (UK), "October 1998" "Cutting Edge: Sega Unveils Sonic Adventure"
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-09-11 Saturn Fan (JP), "1998 No. 18" "Dreamcast FAN"
6 pages
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-09-11 Sega Saturn Magazine (JP), "1998-26 (1998-09-25)" "Dreamcast Magazine"
Vol. 4, 12 pages
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-09-15 Gamers' Republic (US), "October 1998" "Sonic Adventure"
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-09-16 Computer & Video Games (UK), "October 1998" "First Look at Sonic Adventure"
Four-page preview of the game.
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-09-16 Computer & Video Games (UK), "October 1998" "Sonic Adventure Rocks the World"
One-page article about Sonic Adventure's 22nd August 1998 presentation at the Tokyo International Forum Hall, with an appearance by programmer Yuji Naka.
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-09-25 Sega Saturn Magazine (JP), "1998-28 (1998-10-09)"
1998-xx-xx Neo (PL), "Październik 1998"
1998-xx-xx Neo Plus (PL), "Październik 1998"
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-xx-xx SuperGamePower (BR), "Outubro 1998" "Pré Estréia: Sonic Adventure"
Cover article
Logo-pdf.svg
1998-09-xx Sega Saturn Magazine (UK), "October 1998" "Sonic's Back!"
The UK's Sega Saturn Magazine staff gets excited about the prospect of Sonic Adventure, devoting 11 pages to the subject, complete with extended preview and interview with Yuji Naka. There is a gap between pages 8 and 14.
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-xx-xx Strana Igr (RU), "Oktyabr 1998"
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-10-02 Saturn Fan (JP), "1998 No. 19" "Dreamcast FAN"
4 pages
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-10-02 Sega Saturn Magazine (JP), "1998-29 (1998-10-16)" "Dreamcast Magazine"
Vol. 7. Preview, 4 pages
Cover article
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1998-10-06 Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "November 1998"
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-10-07 Mega Fun (DE), "11/98" Preview article.
Cover article
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1998-10-07 Sega Magazin (DE), "November 1998" "Preview: Sonic Adventure"
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-10-09 Sega Saturn Magazine (JP), "1998-30 (1998-10-23)" "Dreamcast Magazine"
Vol. 8. Preview, 4 pages
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-10-14 Computer & Video Games (UK), "November 1998" "New Games: Sonic Adventure"
Short article about the game, said to be 90% complete.
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-10-16 Sega Saturn Magazine (JP), "1998-31 (1998-10-30)" News
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-10-16 Sega Saturn Magazine (JP), "1998-31 (1998-10-30)" "Dreamcast Magazine"
Vol. 9. Preview, 4 pages
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-10-23 Saturn Fan (JP), "1998 No. 20" "Special Report"
4 pages
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-xx-xx GamePro (US), "November 1998" "Overseas Preview: Sonic Returns for the Dreamcast"
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-xx-xx Hyper (AU), "November 1998" "News: Sonic Adventure Unveiled!"
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-xx-xx Next Level (AR), "Noviembre 1998"
Cover article
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1998-11-06 Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1998-01 (1998-11-20)" Preview
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-11-06 Saturn Fan (JP), "1998 No. 21" "Dreamcast Count Down Report"
8 pages
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-11-11 Computer & Video Games (UK), "December 1998" "Sonic Adventure"
Single page preview of the game, stated to be 85% complete at time of writing.
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-11-13 Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1998-02 (1998-11-27)" Preview
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-11-17 Arcade (UK), "December 1998" "Coming Soon: Sonic Adventure"
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-11-20 Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1998-03 (1998-12-04)" Preview
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-11-27 Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1998-04 (1998-12-11)"
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-12-04 Arcade (UK), "January 1999" "Sonic Adventure"
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-12-04 Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1998-05 (1998-12-18)" Preview
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-12-09 Computer & Video Games (UK), "January 1999" "New Games: Sonic Adventure"
Short article about the game.
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-12-11 Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1998-06 (1998-12-25)" Preview
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-12-18 Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-01 (1999-01-01)" Preview
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-12-25 Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-02 (1999-01-08,15)" Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 1998-12-28 Sega Magazin (DE), "Februar 1999" "Preview: Sonic Adventure"
1999-xx-xx Neo Plus (PL), "Styczeń 1999"
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-xx-xx Next Level (AR), "Enero 1999" "Now Loading: La linea de Sonic Adventure"
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-01-08 Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-03 (1999-01-22,29)" Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-01-08 Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-03 (1999-01-22,29)" News
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-01-13 Arcade (UK), "February 1999" "New Dreamcast Games: Sonic Boom - Hedgehogging the Limelight"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-J 5/55/55/55/55/5
100
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-01-13 Arcade (UK), "February 1999" "Sonic Adventure"
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-01-20 Total Control (UK), "February 1999" "Foreign Office: Sonic Adventure"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-J 93%
93
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-01-22 Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-04 (1999-02-05)" Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-01-28 Edge (UK), "February 1999" "Test Screen: Sonic Adventure"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-J 8/10
80
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-01-29 Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-05 (1999-02-12)" Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 199x-xx-xx GamePro (US), "February 1999" "Sneak Previews: Sonic Adventure"
1999-xx-xx Neo Plus (PL), "Luty 1999"
1999-xx-xx Neo Plus (PL), "Luty 1999" "Link vs Sonic"
Cover article
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1999-xx-xx SuperGamePower (BR), "Fevereiro 1999" "Dreamcast: Sonic Adventure"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-J 5/5
100
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-xx-xx Strana Igr (RU), "Fevral 1999 2/2"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-J 9.0/10

  • video-2
  • sound-1
  • interface-1.5
  • gameplay-1.5
  • originality-2
  • additions-1
90
[Info]
Cover article
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1999-02-01 Sega Magazin (DE), "März 1999" "Review: Sonic Adventure"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-J 90%
90
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-02-03 MAN!AC (DE), "03/99"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-J 91%
91
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-02-05 Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-06 (1999-02-19)" Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-02-12 Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-07 (1999-02-26)" Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-02-17 Computer & Video Games (UK), "March 1999" "Coming Soon: Sonic Adventure"
Four-page article about the game, covering a variety of topics including the mini-games, VMU features and A-life.
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-02-19 Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-08 (1999-03-05)" Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-02-19 neXt Level (DE), "März 1999"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-J 95%
95
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-02-26 Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-09 (1999-03-12)" Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-02-xx Alaab Alcomputtar (SA), "" "Preview Sonic Adventure"
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-0x-xx Consoles + (FR), "Février 1999"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-J 93% Mega Hit
93
[Info]
Cover article
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1999-xx-xx Hyper (AU), "March 1999" "Previews: Sonic Adventure"
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-03-05 Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-10 (1999-03-19)" Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-03-12 Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-11 (1999-03-26,04-02)" Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-03-17 Computer & Video Games (UK), "April 1999" "Coming Soon: Sonic Adventure"
One and a half-page article about the game, covering the Master Emerald plot, Windy Valley and the NiGHTS mini-game in Casinopolis.
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-03-19 Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-11 extra (1999-04-02ex)" Tips
Cover article
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1999-03-xx Alaab Alcomputtar (SA), "" "First Look Sonic Adventure"
1999-xx-xx Freak (IL), "4/99"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
95%

  • Graphics-100%
  • Sound-90%
  • Gameplay-99%
  • Lifespan-100%
  • Overall-95%
95
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-xx-xx GamePro (US), "April 1999" "Overseas PROfiles - ProReviews"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-J
Graphics: 5 Sound: 4.5 Gameplay: 5 FunFactor: 5
98
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-xx-xx Next Level (AR), "Abril 1999" "Final Test: Sonic Adventure"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-J 94%
94
[Info]
1999-xx-xx 576 Konzol (HU), "Április 1999"
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-08-24 Official Dreamcast Magazine (US), "September 1999" "Supertest: Sonic Adventure"
Then, a review written by Francesca Reyes.
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-U 9/10 Dream Game Award
90
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-08-24 Official Dreamcast Magazine (US), "September 1999" "How To...: Sonic Adventure"
And finally, some tips on how to obtain all the emblems in the game.
Cover article
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1999-08-24 Official Dreamcast Magazine (US), "September 1999" "Profile: Yuji Naka"
The US Official Dreamcast Magazine debuted with extensive coverage of Sonic Adventure, starting with this two-page interview with Yuji Naka.
Cover article
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1999-xx-xx Dreamcast Monthly (UK), "September 1999"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 9/10
90
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-09-02 DC-UK (UK), "September 1999"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 9/10
90
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-xx-xx GamePro (US), "September 1999" "Let's Do Launch!: Sonic Adventure"
A half-page preview as part of a special feature celebrating the Dreamcast's launch.
1999-xx-xx Neo Plus (PL), "Wrzesień 1999"
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-09-01 Mega Fun (DE), "10/99"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 90% Gold Game
90
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-09-02 Official Dreamcast Magazine (UK), "Special Issue 1999"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 9/10
90
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-09-07 Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "October 1999" "Review Crew"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-U 9.5/10   9/10   9.5/10   8.5/10 Gold
91
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-09-09 Dreamcast Magazine (UK), "No. 1"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 90% Ultra Game
90
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-09-15 Computer & Video Games (UK), "October 1999" "Dreamcast Special: Sonic Adventure"
A two-page review of Sonic Adventure by Alex Huhtala in issue 215 of UK-based magazine Computer & Video Games, dated October 1999, shortly after the game's European release.
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 5/55/55/55/55/5
100
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-09-18 Gamers' Republic (US), "October 1999"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-U A-
91
[Info]
Cover article
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1999-09-20 Arcade (UK), "November 1999" "New Dreamcast Games: Sonic Adventure"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 4/54/54/54/54/5
75
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-09-22 Video Games (DE), "10/99 It's Dreamcast Time supplement"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 92% Platin Classic
92
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-09-29 DC-UK (UK), "October 1999"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 9/10
90
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-xx-xx Ação Games (BR), "Setembro 1999" "Sonic Adventures"
Cover article
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1999-xx-xx GamePro (US), "October 1999" "Dreamcast ProReviews: Sonic Adventure"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-U
Graphics: 5 Sound: 4.5 Gameplay: 5 FunFactor: 5
98
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-xx-xx GamePro (US), "October 1999" "Pro Strategy Guide: Sonic Adventure"
1999-xx-xx Man!ak (PL), "Wrzesień 1999"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
10/10
100
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-xx-xx Player One (FR), "Octobre 1999"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
85%
85
[Info]
1999-0x-xx PSX Extreme (PL), "02/99"
Cover article
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1999-10-04 Sega Magazin (DE), "November 1999" "Sonic Adventure"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 90%
90
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-10-06 MAN!AC (DE), "11/99"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 91% It's a Man!ac
91
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-10-08 neXt Level (DE), "November 1999"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 95%
95
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-10-13 Computer & Video Games (UK), "November 1999" "Masterclass: Sonic Adventure"
Five-page article, consisting of tips for playing as each of the six characters, as well as how to use the A-life minigame.
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-10-21 Dreamcast Magazine (UK), "No. 2"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 80%
80
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-xx-xx Consoles + (FR), "Octobre 1999"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 89%
89
[Info]
Cover article
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1999-xx-xx Dreamplanet (ES), "Noviembre 1999" "Brujula: Sonic Adventure"
Short walkthrough of Emerald Coast in the preview edition of Dreamplanet. The full game would be covered over the following two months.
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-xx-xx Hyper (AU), "November 1999" "Reviews: Dreamcast - Sonic Adventure"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 90% Big Rubber Stamp of Approval
90
[Info]
1999-xx-xx Neo Plus (PL), "Listopad 1999"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
9/10

  • graphics-8
  • sound-8
  • gameplay-9
90
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-xx-xx Next Level (AR), "Noviembre 1999"
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-1x-xx PC Expert (FR), "Hors-série December 1999: Gamespot.fr Magazine"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 9/10
90
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-12-15 Computer & Video Games (UK), "January 2000" "100 Greatest Games of All Time"
Sonic Adventure is placed as the 30th best game of all time.
Logo-pdf.svg xxxx-xx-xx Joypad (IT), "Gennaio 2000"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 9.5/10 Oro
95
[Info]
1999-xx-xx Man!ak (PL), "Grudzień 1999"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
10/10   10/10   9/10

  • graphics-10
  • sound-9
  • originality-5
97
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 2000-01-19 Computer & Video Games (UK), "February 2000" "Your Tips: Sonic Adventure"
Short paragraph detailing how to access the hidden wallpaper on the game disc, how to change the view on Twinkle Park, and how to play as Super Sonic.
Logo-pdf.svg 2000-xx-xx Dreamcast: Le Magazine Officiel (FR), "Mars/Avril 2000" "Aide de Jeu: Sonic Adventure"
Walkthrough
2000-xx-xx Strana Igr (RU), "Sentyabr 2000 2/2"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
9/10   8/10   9/10   9/10
88
[Info]
2001-xx-xx Strana Igr (RU), "Yanvar 2001 1/2" "Top 100"
No. 53/100
Logo-pdf.svg 2000-xx-xx Bonus (YU), "1/2000"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 92%

  • sound-4,5
  • graphics-5
  • gameplay-4,5
  • atmosphere-4,5
92
[Info]
2001-xx-xx 576 Konzol (HU), "Február 2001"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
8/10
80
[Info]
2001-0x-xx PSX Extreme (PL), "03/2001" Top 50 Dreamcast Games
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
8+
83
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-05-01 Velikiy Drakon (RU), "xxxx xxxx"
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-10-25 Computer & Video Games (UK), "November 2001" "100 Best Games Ever: Sonic Adventure"
Short paragraph placing the game as the 75th best ever.
AlaabAlcomputtar SA 40 Sonic Adventure 2.jpg 2001-xx-xx Alaab Alcomputtar (SA), "" "Preview Sonic Adventure 2"
Even though the page is about the sequel, it also contains the magazine's review of Sonic Adventure 1
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
89%
89
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 2002-09-27 Dorimaga (JP), "2002-18 (2002-10-11)" "Dorimaga Dokusha Race For Dreamcast"
Final results of the reader reviews that followed from Dreamcast Magazine (Japan).

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-J 9.1494/10
91
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 2002-09-27 Dorimaga (JP), "2002-18 (2002-10-11)" "Dorimaga Dokusha Race For Dreamcast"
Final results of the reader reviews that followed from Dreamcast Magazine (Japan).

(International)

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-J 9.0755/10
91
[Info]
2002-xx-xx Entsiklopediya igr dlya Dreamcast (RU), "Izdaniye chetvertoye, dopolnennoye"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
8.3/10
83
[Info]
2003-07-30 Virtual'nyye radosti (BY), "" Article

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