Sonic Unleashed for Xbox 360 "level1" Questions

sonic unleashed gor game for xmas. cannot get passed level1 !!!! do you have to jump barrier at end or do something with ring with red star in thanks here's a walk through for your game!, goodluck

...know what i did but i think its hack and i was in level7 but when i had quit that group i was in level1 with minus much xp and cant play multiplayer or nazi zombie before im level one and i have