Sonic Dash (Now Free) - iPhone, iPad - App Review

Sonic the Hedgehog returns in his first ever endless running game - Sonic Dash (By SEGA).

Similar to other 'running' games, like Temple Run, Sonic runs endlessly collecting items, in this case, gold rings, while picking up power-ups and dodging obstacles.

Playable characters are only Sonic at first - you must either save up your Red Star Rings or buy more to be able to purchase players: Tails, Knuckles and Amy.

The graphics are good, very vibrant colors.

The camera movements can sometimes 'get in the way' and trap you in a unavoidable end.

Background music is very Sonic like.

At times Sonic Dash can take a looong time to load! Usually on start up. Also iPhone 4, iPad 2 and up are only supported. Also had experienced some crashes on an iPhone 5 in the middle of gameplay.

Not a fan of the control system. To move left or right, you need to slide to each side and Sonic moves - there's no tilting device option to get smoother movements. To duck, slide down and jump, slide up.

After every run before you can restart, you're presented with 'Hints', which include in-app purchase offers. Gets a little annoying.

And my only other complaint would be, you're always running the same part from the start over and over - which gets repetitive.

On the positive side, it's Sonic! He runs - fast! Goes into ball mode and destroys enemies.

There are also the Daily Challenges where you can win prizes like Red Star Rings or other players. I think the challenge is collecting puzzle pieces in normal game play - not very fun.

I don't like this runner better than say, Temple Run/2, but it's an okay Sonic game. I just think it  should use the iOS devices abilities better - like the accelerometer.

Sonic Dash is now free, and available for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.