Sonic Rush

Some people seem to REALLY love this Sonic game, but in my opinion (which some people seem to corroborate), the first level is pretty fun, but after that the game gets really ridiculous to try to even beat. The first time I started level 2, it took me probably over 5 lives before I even got half-way through, and I'm not a novice gamer. The game is quite petulant, in that you have to go through the levels exactly their way, or you die. Not a fan, probably will try to sell the game. I wish that the ratings were more realistic. I think that this Sonic Rush game is very literally over-rated.

OK the first level is good enough but second level is just plan dumb because on the second level it is a water place and I cannot get past it

I just finished this game and overall, I found it fun and satisfying. If you don't like platformers but like pinball games, you might still like this. There are many reviews here which state that the game is too easy, but it is likely that those reviewers were commenting on the first few levels of the game--even profesional reviewers (such as IGN) found the game tough. The game eventually becomes very challenging, almost to the point of frustration. Unlike the Mario games, where it is possible to finish levels on a first attempt, there are many blind jumps and unknowns which do require several passes and some memorization to pass through successfully. The first two levels can be finished by pressing a single run button but that is certainly not true for the later levels, where you'll need to remember when to boost through enemies or slow down to make it through a series of tough jumps. If you can tolerate the inevitable frustration, you'll probably enjoy the game--it might be a g... Read more

This game belongs in the same category as New Super Mario Bros and Diddy Kong Racing: one of the best DS games in my collection. I wish they would make 2D Sonic games like this for platforms that aren't handheld (PS2, PS3, XBox 360, Gamecube, Wii) other than keeping it on the DS. I played Sonic Rivals on my PSP, and it is WAY too easy. I beat everybody's stories in a zip, and the storyline was pretty boring, too. But Blaze is awesome, and it's about time they made a female with a super form. Blaze > Silver This game is fun and challenging, and I would recommend it to anybody that owns a DS. This game proves that Sonic games don't need amazing graphics to be way-past-cool!

Ok, but seems rather redundant--just push the "run" button to the right, and Sonic runs to the end of the level. Not as great as other games I've played, but it's ok.