File
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Date
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Source
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Title and comments
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1997-06-11
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Computer & Video Games (UK), "July 1997 (Freeplay #15)"
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"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.
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1998-08-07
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Sega Saturn Magazine (JP), "1998-24 (1998-08-21,28)"
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1998-xx-xx
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Strana Igr (RU), "Sentyabr 1998"
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1998-08-12
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Computer & Video Games (UK), "September 1998"
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"Sonic Coming to Dreamcast!" Single page showing the first piece of Sonic Adventure artwork. The text mentions new playable characters.
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1998-08-18
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Gamers' Republic (US), "September 1998"
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"Sonic Booms with 128 Bit Dreamcast Title!"
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Cover article
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1998-08-28
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Sega Saturn Magazine (JP), "1998-25 (1998-09-11,18)"
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1998-xx-xx
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Freak (IL), "7/98"
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Cover article
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1998-09-xx
|
Sega Saturn Magazine (UK), "October 1998"
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"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.
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1998-09-08
|
Edge (UK), "October 1998"
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"Cutting Edge: Sega Unveils Sonic Adventure"
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1998-09-11
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Sega Saturn Magazine (JP), "1998-26 (1998-09-25)"
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|
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1998-09-15
|
Gamers' Republic (US), "October 1998"
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"Sonic Adventure"
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1998-09-16
|
Computer & Video Games (UK), "October 1998"
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"First Look at Sonic Adventure" Four-page preview of the game.
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1998-09-16
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Computer & Video Games (UK), "October 1998"
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"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.
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1998-09-25
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Sega Saturn Magazine (JP), "1998-28 (1998-10-09)"
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1998-xx-xx
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SuperGamePower (BR), "Outubro 1998"
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"Pré Estréia: Sonic Adventure"
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1998-xx-xx
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Strana Igr (RU), "Oktyabr 1998"
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1998-xx-xx
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Neo Plus (PL), "Październik 1998"
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1998-xx-xx
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Neo (PL), "Październik 1998"
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|
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1998-xx-xx
|
Freak (IL), "9/98"
|
|
|
1998-10-02
|
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP), "1998-29 (1998-10-16)"
|
Preview
|
|
1998-10-07
|
Mega Fun (DE), "11/98"
|
Preview article.
|
Cover article
|
1998-10-07
|
Sega Magazin (DE), "November 1998"
|
"Preview: Sonic Adventure"
|
|
1998-10-09
|
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP), "1998-30 (1998-10-23)"
|
Preview
|
|
1998-10-14
|
Computer & Video Games (UK), "November 1998"
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"New Games: Sonic Adventure" Short article about the game, said to be 90% complete.
|
|
1998-10-16
|
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP), "1998-31 (1998-10-30)"
|
News
|
|
1998-10-16
|
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP), "1998-31 (1998-10-30)"
|
Preview
|
Cover article
|
1998-10-06
|
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "November 1998"
|
|
|
1998-xx-xx
|
GamePro (US), "November 1998"
|
"Overseas Preview: Sonic Returns for the Dreamcast"
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1998-xx-xx
|
Hyper (AU), "November 1998"
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"News: Sonic Adventure Unveiled!"
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1998-xx-xx
|
Next Level (AR), "Noviembre 1998"
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Cover article
|
1998-11-06
|
Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1998-01 (1998-11-20)"
|
Preview
|
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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.
|
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1998-11-13
|
Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1998-02 (1998-11-27)"
|
Preview
|
|
1998-11-17
|
Arcade (UK), "December 1998"
|
"Coming Soon: Sonic Adventure"
|
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1998-11-20
|
Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1998-03 (1998-12-04)"
|
Preview
|
|
1998-11-27
|
Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1998-04 (1998-12-11)"
|
|
|
1998-12-04
|
Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1998-05 (1998-12-18)"
|
Preview
|
|
1998-12-04
|
Arcade (UK), "January 1999"
|
"Sonic Adventure"
|
|
1998-12-09
|
Computer & Video Games (UK), "January 1999"
|
"New Games: Sonic Adventure" Short article about the game.
|
|
1998-12-11
|
Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1998-06 (1998-12-25)"
|
Preview
|
|
1998-12-18
|
Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-01 (1999-01-01)"
|
Preview
|
|
1998-12-25
|
Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-02 (1999-01-08,15)"
|
Tips
|
|
1998-12-28
|
Sega Magazin (DE), "Februar 1999"
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"Preview: Sonic Adventure"
|
|
1999-xx-xx
|
Neo Plus (PL), "Styczeń 1999"
|
|
|
1999-xx-xx
|
Next Level (AR), "Enero 1999"
|
"Now Loading: La linea de Sonic Adventure"
|
|
1999-01-08
|
Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-03 (1999-01-22,29)"
|
News
|
|
1999-01-08
|
Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-03 (1999-01-22,29)"
|
Tips
|
|
1999-01-13
|
Arcade (UK), "February 1999"
|
"Sonic Adventure"
|
|
1999-01-13
|
Arcade (UK), "February 1999"
|
"New Dreamcast Games: Sonic Boom - Hedgehogging the Limelight"
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
NTSC-J
|
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
1999-01-22
|
Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-04 (1999-02-05)"
|
Tips
|
|
1999-01-28
|
Edge (UK), "February 1999"
|
"Test Screen: Sonic Adventure"
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
NTSC-J
|
8/10
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
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
|
|
[Info]
|
|
Cover article
|
1999-xx-xx
|
SuperGamePower (BR), "Fevereiro 1999"
|
"Dreamcast: Sonic Adventure"
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
NTSC-J
|
5/5
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
199x-xx-xx
|
GamePro (US), "February 1999"
|
"Sneak Previews: Sonic Adventure"
|
|
1999-01-20
|
Total Control (UK), "February 1999"
|
"Foreign Office: Sonic Adventure"
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
NTSC-J
|
93%
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
1999-xx-xx
|
Neo Plus (PL), "Luty 1999"
|
|
|
1999-xx-xx
|
Neo Plus (PL), "Luty 1999"
|
"Link vs Sonic"
|
|
1999-01-29
|
Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-05 (1999-02-12)"
|
Tips
|
|
1999-0x-xx
|
Consoles + (FR), "Février 1999"
|
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
NTSC-J
|
93%
|
|
[Info]
|
|
Cover article
|
1999-02-01
|
Sega Magazin (DE), "März 1999"
|
"Review: Sonic Adventure"
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
NTSC-J
|
90%
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
1999-02-03
|
MAN!AC (DE), "03/99"
|
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
NTSC-J
|
91%
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
1999-02-05
|
Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-06 (1999-02-19)"
|
Tips
|
|
1999-02-12
|
Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-07 (1999-02-26)"
|
Tips
|
|
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.
|
|
1999-02-19
|
Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-08 (1999-03-05)"
|
Tips
|
|
1999-0x-xx
|
PSX Extreme (PL), "02/99"
|
|
|
1999-02-19
|
neXt Level (DE), "März 1999"
|
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
NTSC-J
|
95%
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
1999-02-26
|
Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-09 (1999-03-12)"
|
Tips
|
|
1999-02-xx
|
Alaab Alcomputtar (SA), ""
|
"Preview Sonic Adventure"
|
Cover article
|
1999-03-xx
|
Alaab Alcomputtar (SA), ""
|
"First Look Sonic Adventure"
|
|
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%
|
|
[Info]
|
|
Cover article
|
1999-xx-xx
|
Hyper (AU), "March 1999"
|
"Previews: Sonic Adventure"
|
|
1999-03-05
|
Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-10 (1999-03-19)"
|
Tips
|
|
1999-03-12
|
Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-11 (1999-03-26,04-02)"
|
Tips
|
|
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.
|
|
1999-03-19
|
Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "1999-11 extra (1999-04-02ex)"
|
Tips
|
|
1999-xx-xx
|
GamePro (US), "April 1999"
|
"Overseas PROfiles - ProReviews"
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
NTSC-J
|
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
1999-xx-xx
|
Next Level (AR), "Abril 1999"
|
"Final Test: Sonic Adventure"
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
NTSC-J
|
94%
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
1999-xx-xx
|
Freak (IL), "4/99"
|
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
|
95%
- Graphics-100%
- Sound-90%
- Gameplay-99%
- Lifespan-100%
- Overall-95%
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
1999-xx-xx
|
576 Konzol (HU), "Április 1999"
|
|
Cover article
|
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.
|
|
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
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
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.
|
|
1999-xx-xx
|
Ação Games (BR), "Setembro 1999"
|
"Sonic Adventures"
|
|
1999-09-02
|
DC-UK (UK), "September 1999"
|
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
PAL
|
9/10
|
|
[Info]
|
|
Cover article
|
1999-xx-xx
|
Dreamcast Monthly (UK), "September 1999"
|
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
PAL
|
9/10
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
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"
|
|
|
1999-xx-xx
|
Man!ak (PL), "Wrzesień 1999"
|
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
|
10/10
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
1999-09-02
|
Official Dreamcast Magazine (UK), "Special Issue 1999"
|
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
PAL
|
9/10
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
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
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
1999-09-09
|
Dreamcast Magazine (UK), "No. 1"
|
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
PAL
|
90%
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
1999-09-18
|
Gamers' Republic (US), "October 1999"
|
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
NTSC-U
|
A-
|
|
[Info]
|
|
Cover article
|
1999-09-20
|
Arcade (UK), "November 1999"
|
"New Dreamcast Games: Sonic Adventure"
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
PAL
|
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
1999-09-22
|
Video Games (DE), "10/99 It's Dreamcast Time supplement"
|
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
PAL
|
92%
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
1999-09-29
|
DC-UK (UK), "October 1999"
|
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
PAL
|
9/10
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
1999-xx-xx
|
Consoles + (FR), "Octobre 1999"
|
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
PAL
|
89%
|
|
[Info]
|
|
Cover article
|
1999-xx-xx
|
GamePro (US), "October 1999"
|
"Dreamcast ProReviews: Sonic Adventure"
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
NTSC-U
|
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
1999-xx-xx
|
GamePro (US), "October 1999"
|
"Pro Strategy Guide: Sonic Adventure"
|
|
1999-xx-xx
|
Player One (FR), "Octobre 1999"
|
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
|
85%
|
|
[Info]
|
|
Cover article
|
1999-10-04
|
Sega Magazin (DE), "November 1999"
|
"Sonic Adventure"
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
PAL
|
90%
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
1999-10-06
|
MAN!AC (DE), "11/99"
|
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
PAL
|
91%
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
1999-10-08
|
neXt Level (DE), "November 1999"
|
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
PAL
|
95%
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
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.
|
|
1999-10-21
|
Dreamcast Magazine (UK), "No. 2"
|
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
PAL
|
80%
|
|
[Info]
|
|
Cover article
|
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.
|
|
1999-xx-xx
|
Hyper (AU), "November 1999"
|
"Reviews: Dreamcast - Sonic Adventure"
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
PAL
|
90%
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
1999-xx-xx
|
Neo Plus (PL), "Listopad 1999"
|
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
|
9/10
- graphics-8
- sound-8
- gameplay-9
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
1999-xx-xx
|
Next Level (AR), "Noviembre 1999"
|
|
|
1999-1x-xx
|
PC Expert (FR), "Hors-série December 1999: Gamespot.fr Magazine"
|
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
PAL
|
9/10
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
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.
|
|
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
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
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.
|
|
2000-xx-xx
|
Dreamcast: Le Magazine Officiel (FR), "Mars/Avril 2000"
|
"Aide de Jeu: Sonic Adventure" Walkthrough
|
|
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
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
2000-xx-xx
|
Strana Igr (RU), "Sentyabr 2000 2/2"
|
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
|
9/10 8/10 9/10 9/10
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
2001-xx-xx
|
Strana Igr (RU), "Yanvar 2001 1/2"
|
"Top 100" No. 53/100
|
|
2001-xx-xx
|
576 Konzol (HU), "Február 2001"
|
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
|
8/10
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
2001-0x-xx
|
PSX Extreme (PL), "03/2001"
|
Top 50 Dreamcast Games
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
|
8+
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
2001-05-01
|
Velikiy Drakon (RU), "xxxx xxxx"
|
|
|
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.
|
|
2002-09-27
|
Dorimaga (JP), "2002-18 (2002-10-11)"
|
"Dorimaga Dokusha Shisu Part 2 For Dreamcast" Final readers review printed in Dorimaga.
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
NTSC-J
|
9.1494/10
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
2002-09-27
|
Dorimaga (JP), "2002-18 (2002-10-11)"
|
"Dorimaga Dokusha Shisu Part 2 For Dreamcast" Final readers review printed in Dorimaga.
(International)
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
NTSC-J
|
9.0755/10
|
|
[Info]
|
|
|
2002-xx-xx
|
Entsiklopediya igr dlya Dreamcast (RU), "Izdaniye chetvertoye, dopolnennoye"
|
Review
Version
|
Rating
|
Awards
|
Calculated score
|
|
8.3/10
|
|
[Info]
|
|