Editing Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (section)

==Reception==
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|MC = 74%<ref name="metacritic">{{Cite web|title=Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/sonic-chronicles-the-dark-brotherhood|work=[[wikipedia:Metacritic|Metacritic]]|accessdate=3 July 2023}}</ref>
|GR = 75%
|Destruct = 6.0/10<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sterling|first=Jim|title=Destructoid review: Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood|url=https://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-review-sonic-chronicles-the-dark-brotherhood/|work=[[Wikipedia:Destructoid|Destructoid]]|date=29 eptember 2008|accessdate=11 March 2022}}</ref>
|GI = 8.5/10<ref>{{Cite web|last=Vore|first=Bryan|title=Sonic Chronicles: Dark Brotherhood Review|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/games/sonic_chronicles_dark_brotherhood/b/nintendo_ds/archive/2009/09/22/review.aspx|work=[[Wikipedia:Game Informer|Game Informer]]|date=22 September 2009|accessdate=11 March 2022}}</ref>
|GamePro = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Balistrieri|first=Emily|title=Reviews: Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood|url=https://retrocdn.net/images/8/81/GamePro_US_242.pdf#page=107|journal=[[Wikipedia:GamePro|GamePro]]|pages=105|issue=242|date=November 2008|accessdate=11 March 2022}}</ref>
|GameRev = B-<ref>{{Cite web|author=Nick_Tan|title=Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Review|url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/42200-sonic-chronicles-review|work=[[Wikipedia:GameRevolution|GameRevolution]]|date=5 November 2008|accessdate=11 March 2022}}</ref>
|GSpy = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{Cite web|last=Tuttle|first=Will|title=Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood|url=http://ds.gamespy.com/nintendo-ds/bioware-nintendo-ds-project/915033p1.html|work=[[Wikipedia:GameSpy|GameSpy]]|date=30 September 2008|accessdate=11 March 2022}}</ref>
|Hyper = 4/10<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Lien|first=Tracey|title=Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood|url=https://retrocdn.net/images/4/4a/Hyper_AU_182.pdf#page=75|journal=[[Wikipedia:Hyper (magazine)|Hyper]]|pages=75|issue=182|date=December 2008|accessdate=11 March 2022}}</ref>
|IGN = 6.5/10<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bozon|first=Mark|title=Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Review|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/09/24/sonic-chronicles-the-dark-brotherhood-review|work=[[Wikipedia:IGN|IGN]]|date=24 September 2008|accessdate=11 March 2022}}</ref>
|NLife = 8/10<ref>{{Cite web|last=Barker|first=Sammy|title=Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2008/10/sonic_chronicles_the_dark_brotherhood_ds|work=[[Wikipedia:Nintendo Life|Nintendo Life]]|date=26 October 2008|accessdate=11 March 2022}}</ref>
|NWR = 6/10<ref>{{Cite web|last=Millert|first=Zachary|title=Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood|url=http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/17705/sonic-chronicles-the-dark-brotherhood-nintendo-ds|work=[[Wikipedia:Nintendo World Report|Nintendo World Report]]|date=7 February 2009|accessdate=11 March 2022}}</ref>
|ONM = 93%<ref name="onm">{{Cite web|last=Scullion|first=Chris|title=Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood|url=http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=5942|work=[[Wikipedia:Official Nintendo Magazine|Official Nintendo Magazine]]|date=25 September 2008|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141027014213/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/5942/reviews/sonic-chronicles-the-dark-brotherhood-review/|archivedate=27 October 2014|accessdate=11 March 2022}}</ref>
|PALGN = 6.5/10<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ghiggino|first=Adam|title=Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Review|url=http://palgn.com.au/nintendo-ds/12928/sonic-chronicles-the-dark-brotherhood-review/|work=[[Wikipedia:PALGN|PALGN]]|date=19 October 2008|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130929235426/http://palgn.com.au/nintendo-ds/12928/sonic-chronicles-the-dark-brotherhood-review/|archivedate=4 January 2009|accessdate=11 March 2022}}</ref>
|1UP = A<ref>{{Cite web|last=Scott|first=Ryan|title=Sonic Chronicles Review|url=http://www.1up.com/reviews/sonic-chronicles|work=[[Wikipedia:1Up Network|1UP.com]]|date=26 September 2008|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160717110154/http://www.1up.com/reviews/sonic-chronicles|archivedate=17 July 2016|accessdate=8 April 2022}}</ref>
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''Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood'' was generally well-received by critics, garnering a 74% average at aggregate site [[wikipedia:Metacritic|Metacritic]] based on 54 reviews,<ref name="metacritic"/> and a 75% average at GameRankings, based on 44.

The game received positive reactions in the area of graphics and environments, being "bright, colorful, and cheery", "undeniably nice-looking" with "slick presentation," and with cut-scenes that are "visually sharp." Chris Scullion of ''[[Wikipedia:Official Nintendo Magazine|Official Nintendo Magazine]]'' called the game "a fantastic ''Sonic'' game" and "a superb RPG game in its own right."<ref name="onm"/>

As Sonic's first transition into the RPG genre, the overall scenario, including the game's story and dialogue, were received with mixed reception. Critics acknowledged that, compared to other games in the genre, the "chapter-based story is predictably lightweight and cartoony," and though interesting enough, it "takes a backseat to the actual gameplay." Combined with a generally low difficulty level, described as "phenomenally easy," the story and scenario were cited as a good reason that this entry would be suitable as a role-playing game for younger gamers. Reviewers also agreed that the story only begins to become more elaborate and interesting in the second half of the game. The cast of playable characters, who some reviewers acknowledged were less than well received in previous ''Sonic'' games, were generally received well, and were "well written and likeable."

Further to the reception of the RPG design, gameplay elements of the role-playing genre also received mixed reception. Some reviewers cited the "overbearing" battle system becoming "an annoyance," while others found the combat system a "joy," with a good difficulty level and "some great tension." The lack of multiplayer options, aside from the ability to share [[Chao]], was also seen as a disappointment.