Sonic Generations

 3DS
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6.8

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  3. Negative: 28 out of 164
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  1. NathanJones
    Sep 11, 2013
    7
    Sonic Generations for the 3DS is good. The gameplay is fun and the graphics are colorful and cartoonish.
    It's Disappointing that City Escape wasn't in this though. Score: 3/5.
  2. TheBlueBadger
    Nov 26, 2011
    7
    During all the hype for Generations this one never caught my eye. Eventually I bought it as a time consumer. I was wondering if this game'd be a timeless classic, or if it should be erased from Sonic's history...terrible puns aside it's a mixed bag. Let's start off with how the Sonics control. Modern Sonic is prettymuch the same as in Colours 3DS with his boosting, sliding, homing attacksDuring all the hype for Generations this one never caught my eye. Eventually I bought it as a time consumer. I was wondering if this game'd be a timeless classic, or if it should be erased from Sonic's history...terrible puns aside it's a mixed bag. Let's start off with how the Sonics control. Modern Sonic is prettymuch the same as in Colours 3DS with his boosting, sliding, homing attacks and stomping. Only real difference is that instead of spindashing by pressing down, he does the slide instead. Classic Sonic is a huge improvement from what Dimps gave us in Sonic 4. The physics are actually pretty decent...except the rolling. It still tends to slow you down. Which wouldn't be a problem if stages like Mushroom Hill which I'm used to rolling in weren't direct copies from the Genesis games. Overall, control isn't bad. Classic feel is there, but not perfect.

    Now onto their stage choice. I have no complaints with the lineup, Genesis sports Green Hill, Casino Night and Mushroom Hilll, Dreamcast brings Emerald Coast and Radical Highway and Modern gives us Water Palace and Tropical Resort. The classic stages (as Classic Sonic) are all direct copies from their original games. Make of that what you will. I recognise it as lazy, but tbh I don't care. Why fix what isn't broken after all? As Modern Sonic the stages are typical linear pathways you boost your way down with occasional platforming. Early on, it feels like one of those poorly made platformers you find being shown off on Youtube. Granted, it did improve as the game went on but levels like Emerald Coast were awful. Post Genesis era, I was curious what Dimps would do since they could hardly make the levels designed around homing attack chains and such. Their response? Give Classic Sonic a homing attack! I really do not think he needs it (nor should have it, Homing attacks are Modern Sonic's forte) but meh whatever. A couple of classic stages are overloaded with boost pads and homing attack chains. Sound familiar? But granted there are some pretty good original classic stages such as Water Palace and Emerald Coast. And there are a handful of good Modern stages like Tropical resort and Water Palace (again). And that's prettymuch all I have to say about the stages.

    Next up, music. The game's score was decent overall ranging from absolutely amazing arrangements (Big arm) to some really nostalgic tunes (Emerald Coast) to some pretty unbearable music that made my ears bleed (modern Radical Highway) and some not remixed at all (tropical resort) but again, why fix what isn't broken? Laziness or not, I didn't mind.

    Next up my favourite part of the game, the boss fights. I've always been a big fan of bosses designed by Dimps because they create some fantastic and original fights with huge bosses, and Gens 3DS is no exception. The game sports Big Arm, Biolizard, Egg Emperor and of course the Time Eater himself. I had a blast with all of these bosses especially Biolizard and Time Eater, who is greatly improved from the console version. Can't give away the fight itself but it works great and it's actually a fair challenge...bugger killed me twice before I beat him...I just wish there were more bosses. Why can't every world have a boss rather than 1 per every handful of worlds? Also there are rival races. Not much to say. Just race them to the finish and dodge their attacks.

    The verdict? It's got its moments, and its got its hiccups. I'd reccomend Sonic fans give it a go. 3DS owners should buy it if they already have Super Mario 3D land and want something else, and people who are new to Sonic? you should probobly check out the console version instead.    … Expand
  3. 2011zat
    Nov 23, 2011
    7
    As a guy who enjoyed 20 years of the blue blur, it's pretty obvious that I played Sonic Generations on X360/PS3/PC. Now the 3DS version starts to stand up to its console brother. The 3DS ver. may not be the best out of the two, but it is certainly enjoyable. The 3DS ver. (stupid typos) is co-developed by DIMPS who worked on the Advance trilogy, Rush series & Colors DS, as well as Sonic 4:As a guy who enjoyed 20 years of the blue blur, it's pretty obvious that I played Sonic Generations on X360/PS3/PC. Now the 3DS version starts to stand up to its console brother. The 3DS ver. may not be the best out of the two, but it is certainly enjoyable. The 3DS ver. (stupid typos) is co-developed by DIMPS who worked on the Advance trilogy, Rush series & Colors DS, as well as Sonic 4: Episode 1. Some fans might be afraid that the 3DS ver. might be one of the worst Sonic games ever. Let me say that slowly: worst Sonic games EVER(mostly because of Sonic 4). I can understand about Heroes, 06 & sometimes Unleashed (it's an okay game honestly), but this one....I think not. Before I start my review (finally...), let me warn you that this one is spoiler heavy but you should have seen it coming anyway.

    Presentation

    As a typical Sonic game, it has a simple yet enjoyable story. Meaning no love relationships (06), no Werehog (Unleashed) & no swords (S&The Black Knight). The story is presented with cutscenes similar to the Rush series & Colors DS, only with 3D models & in 3D. It's pleasent, but it'll be nice if they put in full voice acting instead of voice clips. The graphic, while not the best, but it is certainly eye-catching. Try activating 3D, it's a nice addition.

    Gameplay

    Now the 3DS version is indeed different from the console version. Classic Sonic will not have moments that is in full 3D & Modern Sonic will not be in 3D if you played the recent Sonic console games. Classic Sonic's physics is actually near-accurate. Now you might be thinking, "What the hell are you talking about?" I'm talking about no uncurling, working rolling physics and a spin-dash that is right. I gotta give credit to DIMPS. About time they know Classic Sonic's physics, and I enjoyed it. However, there's a catch to Modern's gameplay. It's 2D only , with some full 3D sections. His moveset works fine, but I do like 3D mobility. The zone selection, while it is diverse, the level design speaks Sonic 4. It's sparce. Don't get me mistaken, I'm okay with Sonic 4. Just the addition of Homing Attack to Classic Sonic is a bit forceful in some sections in the zones.

    Music/Sound Effects

    When there's a Sonic game, there's (KABOOM) epic music. And this version doesn't seem to disappoint me. However there are some track that felt a bit "meh". For instance, Radical Highway Modern Mix. It sounded like radioactive farts. I like D&B but as a primary genre to the mix, it's "meh". But it's nice to hear Water Palace "Back2Back" Modern Mix, Tropical Resort Modern Mix & especially Radical Highway "Classic" Mix. Replay value

    Now the 3DS version doesn't have a hub world filled with missions. Instead, the missions are in a separate section, and the missions are unlockable via PlayCoins. That's a chore if you're not the walking type. Plus the length of the main game is about 1 3/4 hours if you're an expert. But with 100 missions, you might be jogging on a treadmill for a long time if you want to unlock one quarter of the missions.

    Overall Opinion

    Now, what do I think of this game? It's a nice game for the 3DS. Sonic's first run on the 3DS is pretty decent. Sure this game had some pros & cons, Sonic Generations for the 3DS is a nice addition to the game library. Although I consider the console version the superior, this version is a decent way to kill some time. That's the end of my review. I'm newcomer "2011zat" & until then, happy gaming!    … Expand
  4. SonicDude
    Apr 14, 2015
    7
    The game is super fantastic ‼️‼️‼️ The controls work perfectly , great music, good gameplay for classic and modern, missions are good,there are only to minor complaints 1:graphics could have been better and 2: classic sonic has homing attack and he jumps like modern sonic
  5. PreyingMantis
    Nov 25, 2011
    5
    Not a total disaster but not the true vision like the HD version is. Dimps should stop making games. Way too much poor level design (cheaply placed bottomless pits, Sonic boosts too fast in 2D to see alt routes, lame homing attack for classic sonic), lazy visuals, lazy level design all around.
  6. SonicmanMW3
    Oct 19, 2013
    6
    The 3DS was lacking a good sonic game, so Sega decided to port Sonic Generation to the 3DS about a week after the console port was release. Sonic Generation for the 3DS is different from the console port with remade levels from past Sonic games and different boss, but it doesn't make it a good idea. The story is the same, but this time Sonic made to his birthday party and Tails (Sonic bestThe 3DS was lacking a good sonic game, so Sega decided to port Sonic Generation to the 3DS about a week after the console port was release. Sonic Generation for the 3DS is different from the console port with remade levels from past Sonic games and different boss, but it doesn't make it a good idea. The story is the same, but this time Sonic made to his birthday party and Tails (Sonic best friend) hasn't finish getting the party and the purple monster comes and takes Tails to this limbo world where he meet his past self. The two Sonics and the two Tails must stop what ever go on. Gameplay is all 2D platforming which is a huge disappointing to me because the 3DS could handle 3D platformers like Super Mario 3D Land and it feels pointless playing as both Sonics. So here how it goes if you don't like fast classic Sonic you could with faster modern Sonic with boost and everything. Now classic Sonic has the homing attack like his modern self which make it feel weird. The level desigh is some what bad and the first three classic Sonic levels are rip right out of the games their base off. Sonic Generation 3DS port has one big problem is that Sonic team (Developers) Should have focus on the handheld Sonic games from the Game Gear, Gameboy Advance, and DS era. Sonic Generation for the Nintendo 3DS is a okay port from the console port, but you just skip it or if our a big Sonic fan (like me) you could just add it to our collection.… Expand
  7. BioWareEmployee
    Nov 22, 2011
    7
    I was really looking forward to this game, especially after we were shown signs of improvement after Sonic Team started babysitting DIMPS (originally, it was going to play identically to Sonic The Hedgehog 4! Poor physics, Sonic uncurling from ramps, and all!). But the game has truly proven that DIMPS is no longer a competent developer. The only decent level designs in the entire game areI was really looking forward to this game, especially after we were shown signs of improvement after Sonic Team started babysitting DIMPS (originally, it was going to play identically to Sonic The Hedgehog 4! Poor physics, Sonic uncurling from ramps, and all!). But the game has truly proven that DIMPS is no longer a competent developer. The only decent level designs in the entire game are the first three classic era ones, only because they're all carbon copies of the original levels! Every original level design is riddled with boring, flat terrain for one half and then poorly designed, pit-riddled portions for the other. It's as if DIMPS simply took levels from Sonic Rush Adventure and gave them a (rather ugly) 3D update.

    The graphics are very low quality for a 3DS game, with pop-in and pop-out mere millimeters off the screen (which becomes obvious during modern Sonic's portions where the camera turns on a pointless 45 degree angle. Terrain, hazards, and enemies alike will appear on screen seconds before you crash into them because they don't even pop into existence until Sonic is too close to properly react!). Modern Sonic plays like a sluggish version of the Sonic Rush games, while classic Sonic plays more like Sonic The Hedgehog 4, homing attack and all.

    A horrendous game which everyone should avoid, regardless of how starved they are for Nintendo 3DS games at the moment. Better games will come in due time, just be patient and avoid this one completely. It's not even worth a rental, let alone a purchase. The sooner people stop buying DIMPS' poorly designed, half arsed games, the sooner we'll get a more competent team making better Sonic games for our handhelds.    … Expand
  8. Luigibarqs
    Dec 26, 2011
    6
    Sonic Generations is the portable version of Sonic The Hedgehog's 20th Anniversary game for the Nintendo 3DS. There are four main such as Story, Wifi Multiplayer Racing, Time Trial and Missions.
    The Story mode is underwhelmingly short with a total of 14 stages, 7 special stages, 3 rival races and 4 boss battles, cutscenes you encounter will be added to your Collection. Wifi Multiplayer    Sonic Generations is the portable version of Sonic The Hedgehog's 20th Anniversary game for the Nintendo 3DS. There are four main such as Story, Wifi Multiplayer Racing, Time Trial and Missions.
    The Story mode is underwhelmingly short with a total of 14 stages, 7 special stages, 3 rival races and 4 boss battles, cutscenes you encounter will be added to your Collection. Wifi Multiplayer Racing is simply racing against a random opponent on Wifi in one of the game's stages or special stages. Time Trial consists of racing through stages for the best time and uploading them to the leaderboards. Missions is basically completing a special task for an unlockable reward for your collection and new Missions can be gained through play coins, spotpass download and completing further through the main story. Completing missions unlocks content for your Collection which can include 3D models, music, promotional art. Playing Multiplayer races on Wifi and uploading times to the leaderboards will give you points and unlockable content for your profile card. You can also gain new content through Streetpass and Play Coins can be used to unlock missions and/or their rewards. Classic Sonic stages play slower and promotes exploration and platforming to find interesting goodies while making your way to the exit while Mordern Sonic rushes through stages mowing down obstacles and using shortcuts to reach the exit as soon as possible. Excluding the first three Classic stages which where literally converted from their original versions with no changes, the level design is lazy and and pretty poorly done overall with bottomless pit abuse, boosters even when they aren't necessary and cheap enemy placement. Not the greatest of Sonic games out there but it is a notable improvement from more recently known recent game disasters. If you are a Sonic fan, you will absolutely want this game if you don't have the home console or PC version, and even if you do, this version exclusively has certain levels, bosses and multiplayer that the other versions don't. If you are unsure about Sonic games or they just aren't your forte, you might was to pass this up for something else. If you are new to playing Sonic games or are looking for content for your money, I would suggest Sonic Classic Collection as it is far cheaper than this game and has much more content and is compatible with the 3DS portable gaming console as well.    … Expand
  9. Wendigo2064
    Jan 16, 2012
    7
    This game is a "greatest hits" album, one for a band long dropped from popularity. It's weird how these "greatest hits" can make me feel nostalgic for an era in gaming I didn't love. When I was a boy and the Mario/Sonic wars were at its peak, Sega couldn't do what Nintendid. Sonic always looked desperate for attention, with unnecessarily difficult speedy platforming that required levelThis game is a "greatest hits" album, one for a band long dropped from popularity. It's weird how these "greatest hits" can make me feel nostalgic for an era in gaming I didn't love. When I was a boy and the Mario/Sonic wars were at its peak, Sega couldn't do what Nintendid. Sonic always looked desperate for attention, with unnecessarily difficult speedy platforming that required level memorization - It wasnÃ¢â… Expand
  10. BasilZero
    May 26, 2022
    5
    Game: Sonic Generations
    Genre: Adventure Platformer
    Developer: Sonic Team Publisher: SEGA System: Nintendo 3DS (3DS) Year of Release: 2011 Length of Playthrough: 3 Hours Total Score: 53/100 Value Score: 5.3/10 • Story: 5/10 • Characters: 4/10 • GamePlay: 4/10 • Graphics: 7/10 • Sound: 7/10 • Music: 10/10 • Length: 1/10 • Replay Value: 2/10 • Player Value: 3/10 Pros    Game: Sonic Generations
    Genre: Adventure Platformer
    Developer: Sonic Team
    Publisher: SEGA
    System: Nintendo 3DS (3DS)
    Year of Release: 2011
    Length of Playthrough: 3 Hours

    Total Score: 53/100
    Value Score: 5.3/10

    • Story: 5/10
    • Characters: 4/10
    • GamePlay: 4/10
    • Graphics: 7/10
    • Sound: 7/10
    • Music: 10/10
    • Length: 1/10
    • Replay Value: 2/10
    • Player Value: 3/10

    Pros
    +Includes boss and stages not in the console/PC port
    +Great OST

    Cons
    -Missing a lot of stages/levels from the console/PC port
    -Boss battles relegated to racing levels compared to console/PC port
    -Length of game severely reduced
    -Collecting Chaos Emeralds requires you to go through bonus stages which is difficult due to the 3DS screen size of seeing objects, load time for objects to spawn and the controls being not as good as a actual controller
    -Frustrating controls and camera size, high chance of falling into pits or running into enemies
    -Missing characters and cutscenes
    -3DS version cutscenes are still images and the story is significantly cut compared to the console/PC port.

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    Sonic the Hedgehog (SGEN): 77
    Sonic the Hedgehog (PC): 80
    Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (SGEN): 81
    Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (PC): 82
    Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (SGEN): 78
    Sonic & Knuckles (SGEN): 78
    Sonic 3 & Knuckles (PC): 86
    Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 (PC): 83
    Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 2 (PC): 90
    Sonic Spinball (SGEN): 49
    Sonic Spinball (PC): 50
    Sonic CD (PC): 83
    Sonic Adventure DX (PC): 84
    Sonic Adventure 2 Battle (GCN): 94
    Sonic Adventure 2 Battle (PC): 93 Sonic Generations (PC): 96 Sonic Generations (3DS): 53 Sonic Lost World (PC): 81 Sonic Mania (PC): 94 Sonic Forces (PC): 87    … Expand
  11. MediaFreak
    Dec 28, 2011
    7
    Graphically this is one of the best 3DS games I've played so far. I played Sonic Colours quite recently on the DS, so this game really shows you how much of a massive difference there is between the two platforms. Like it's console counterpart, the "old school" Sonic parts are better than the "modern" sonic parts and its a bit confusing swapping between the two and trying to a modernGraphically this is one of the best 3DS games I've played so far. I played Sonic Colours quite recently on the DS, so this game really shows you how much of a massive difference there is between the two platforms. Like it's console counterpart, the "old school" Sonic parts are better than the "modern" sonic parts and its a bit confusing swapping between the two and trying to a modern move in old school and vice versa. If you've played the console version, this is a completely different game so don't let that put you off. Sadly some of the better things about the console version like the level within the level select screen have been omitted from this version. Also the level design isn't quite as brilliant as it's console counter part. Generations is also a little on the short side (not quite Sonic Episode 1 short). If you like Sonic, you're not going to dislike this game, you just might not love it. There'll certainly be parts of it you do love, mainly seeing old school sonic levels in 3D. Don't get this instead of the console version, but do get it as well as if you haven't had enough of that speedy blue blur.… Expand
  12. SuperLeo
    Apr 30, 2013
    7
    Sonic Generations is fun. It has really good levels. The annoying thing is I finished the game a little bit too quickly. I found the last bit too easy. At the start I found it impossible but I really liked it and got a lot better once I worked the game out. It is really fun to play this game for quite a while.
  13. bearbishop
    Jul 22, 2014
    7
    This game would have been a lot better if they had tossed the modern Sonic levels out the window, and made the whole game based around old Sonic, but then I guess it woudn't have been Sonic Generations. This game is worth having for anybody who likes old Sonic, because it has some of the old levels like Casino Night, Mushroom Hill, and some interesting reinterpretations of new sonic levelsThis game would have been a lot better if they had tossed the modern Sonic levels out the window, and made the whole game based around old Sonic, but then I guess it woudn't have been Sonic Generations. This game is worth having for anybody who likes old Sonic, because it has some of the old levels like Casino Night, Mushroom Hill, and some interesting reinterpretations of new sonic levels in the 2D classic style. The modern sonic levels are all pretty bad and involve practically no 3D at all. So its like playing classic Sonic who just boosts through every level as much as possible, which isn't all that rewarding. Also the scoring system is bad, because it is all based around beating the level in a certain time. I know this is Sonic we're talking about, but this system makes some levels trivial to get S rank, like Casino Night, because you can just drop down to the bottom of every pinball game and advance to the next part of the level, and some super hard like Radical Highway, because you need to beat it in sub 2 minutes and that is just not that easy. Not worth $40 by a long shot, but maybe worth its current price on amazon if you are a fan of old Sonic.… Expand
  14. Shunior
    Apr 4, 2022
    7
    No es el mejor que el erizo no has dado, pero tampoco es malo! Es bastante divertido, tiene graficos muy trabajados, modelos y fondos muy bonitos, una banda sonora de lujp... esta muy bien para lo que propone.
  15. 000Tuld000
    May 9, 2012
    7
    I like unlocking missions with the coins you earned by the amount of walking you do in a day. And when you finish a mission you unlock art, music tracks and models of characters. The story mode is decent, but once you beat it you can't use the chaos emeralds to go into super form other than when you are defeating the last boss. It has its own unique gameplay when compared to the PC orI like unlocking missions with the coins you earned by the amount of walking you do in a day. And when you finish a mission you unlock art, music tracks and models of characters. The story mode is decent, but once you beat it you can't use the chaos emeralds to go into super form other than when you are defeating the last boss. It has its own unique gameplay when compared to the PC or console gameplay.… Expand
  16. GoombaJMR
    Jul 4, 2015
    6
    This game is somewhat fun to play, until you realize that right when you're really starting to get down to business, the game's story mode/main mode is already finished. The controls are clunky, and the frame rate isn't always helping you survive tough levels. While the music is refined, it would have been better to include the tracks (also from the 360 version) on the jukebox. The replayThis game is somewhat fun to play, until you realize that right when you're really starting to get down to business, the game's story mode/main mode is already finished. The controls are clunky, and the frame rate isn't always helping you survive tough levels. While the music is refined, it would have been better to include the tracks (also from the 360 version) on the jukebox. The replay value is alright, but it's pretty hard to find people online nowadays. Anyways, if you're a massive sonic fan, then get this game - you won't really regret it.
    Gameplay: 7.5/10
    Story: 5.5/10
    Music: 8/10
    Presentation: 6.5/10
    Length: 4/10
    Overall: 6/10    … Expand
  17. MrSonicFan
    Sep 4, 2013
    5
    What a disappointment, while the HD version looked like it had tons of effort put into it, this is just completely lazy. Level designs that often consist you running in a straight line, unimpressive visuals, and really uninteresting gameplay, You have modern sonic and classic sonic, but the problem is there both 2D, so there basically the same except one has the boost and the other has aWhat a disappointment, while the HD version looked like it had tons of effort put into it, this is just completely lazy. Level designs that often consist you running in a straight line, unimpressive visuals, and really uninteresting gameplay, You have modern sonic and classic sonic, but the problem is there both 2D, so there basically the same except one has the boost and the other has a spin dash, don't waste your money on this version, buy the PC/360/PS3 version… Expand
  18. PurplesGameRoom
    Nov 20, 2013
    6
    Well, I like this game, but I have a feeling there's something missing. There aren't so many levels and the 3D graphics aren't too good. It's pretty decent, but yeah... I think that's all I have to say. I hope they improve the next Sonic games,
  19. knifeandfork
    Jul 17, 2013
    7
    Sonic Generations could have been a fantastic way to celebrate the hedgehog's 20th anniversary, but it's flawed by many problems. This games selling point is that you can play as both classic and modern sonics. But on thr 3DS version, they are virtually the same. Both handle 2-D platforming levels with very similar design. Why couldn't modern Sonic do 3-D levels? It would have made senseSonic Generations could have been a fantastic way to celebrate the hedgehog's 20th anniversary, but it's flawed by many problems. This games selling point is that you can play as both classic and modern sonics. But on thr 3DS version, they are virtually the same. Both handle 2-D platforming levels with very similar design. Why couldn't modern Sonic do 3-D levels? It would have made sense on the 3DS especially. The levels in Sonic Generations, though lacking inspiration, are good fun. The bosses are the best part, but there are so few of them. Which brings about another major flaw- there are only about twenty levels. Honestly, that is lazy. To combat this problem, there is mission mode, in which you must complete levels following varios rules, like not killing any enemies. You can also use play coins to buy additional missions. They save this game and make it, overall, a recommendable package. I just wish there was more of it.… Expand
  20. TehBwitzie
    Feb 8, 2014
    7
    Eh, if you ignore not having 3d platforming, and the games short length, It's not bad at all. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  21. Interdimen
    Nov 11, 2014
    7
    It's fun and pay homage to the older games. However, it's pretty short and the post-game isn't really interesting.

    As a Sonic fan, it's fun while it lasts. But don't expect a game like Sonic Colors.
  22. EpicLadySponge
    Jan 3, 2017
    7
    The 3DS version follows similar gameplay routines from Sonic Rush instead of making it what it wants to be from the console/PC version. While the 3DS version deserves some love to, it doesn't necessarily mean it should be worth the purchase compared to the console/PC version.
  23. christatoonist
    Dec 29, 2015
    6
    I love me some side scrolling Sonic. I love the Genesis games, I love the GBA games, I love the DS games. I even love Sonic 4.... both episodes. More than that, I love Sonic Generations for Xbox 360. This ought to have been my jam, inside and out. Instead, I found it to be..... well. Okay, not great.
    So start with, the graphics are..... kinda muddy. Sonic 2D games have always had    I love me some side scrolling Sonic. I love the Genesis games, I love the GBA games, I love the DS games. I even love Sonic 4.... both episodes. More than that, I love Sonic Generations for Xbox 360. This ought to have been my jam, inside and out. Instead, I found it to be..... well. Okay, not great.
    So start with, the graphics are..... kinda muddy. Sonic 2D games have always had gorgeous aesthetics, but these, while not ugly, just aren't snappy as you'd expect from the series. Another issue I have is that they gave the classic sonic the homing attack. This isn't in and of itself problematic, however it does make Classic and Modern Sonic levels a lot more alike, and I think the concepts work better with them distinct. Already, the lack of full 3D levels blurs the line..... moving the two closer does the titles no favors. But the biggest problem I have is more ephemeral. It just seems to lack the flow that defines the series. A lot of people claim that what makes Sonic games distinctive is the speed. I'd say that it's more about momentum and flow. Indeed, it's acknowledged that one of the weakest levels in the Genesis games are in the second zone of the original game, where you are forced to stop far too often. It breaks up the momentum and flow and while this game isn't THAT bad about breaking momentum, I found it much less smooth than I've come to expect.
    Now, the game isn't TERRIBLE. I've certainly played worse. But as 2D Sonic goes, I'd have to rate this pretty low. Go to the eShop and download Sonic 2 3D instead.    … Expand
  24. GeekCorps
    Jun 26, 2016
    7
    As I pretty much reviewed the home console game, I'll go a bit more straight with this one. First, if the first game was short, this one is even shorter, I completed it in 2 hours. The Modern Sonic 3D-2D levels translate to just 2D levels. If you collected the chaos emeralds through boss fights and one of the chaos emerald was given for free, you have to play the Sonic Heroes specialAs I pretty much reviewed the home console game, I'll go a bit more straight with this one. First, if the first game was short, this one is even shorter, I completed it in 2 hours. The Modern Sonic 3D-2D levels translate to just 2D levels. If you collected the chaos emeralds through boss fights and one of the chaos emerald was given for free, you have to play the Sonic Heroes special stages, which look so good, but easy to complete. I prefered the final boss of this game more than the home console game, but this version looks okay, it is short and there are no 3D levels, which I liked a lot in the first place.… Expand
  25. Domraifloor27
    Dec 16, 2017
    7
    Sonic Generations 3DS isn't a bad game, but it isn't a great game. So it's what you expect from a sonic portable game. But the boost formula isn't the same in sonic rush or sonic rush adventure.it uses it's own boost formula, which I would say is pretty cool. But this game should have games from sonic's portable history. Like bridge hill from sonic 1 game gear. ok. they did get one fromSonic Generations 3DS isn't a bad game, but it isn't a great game. So it's what you expect from a sonic portable game. But the boost formula isn't the same in sonic rush or sonic rush adventure.it uses it's own boost formula, which I would say is pretty cool. But this game should have games from sonic's portable history. Like bridge hill from sonic 1 game gear. ok. they did get one from sonic rush adventure and sonic colors ds, but that's all. It's OK in that matter.… Expand
  26. nintendo-sekta
    Nov 19, 2018
    5
    Игра лёгкая. В ней плохое управление, камера находится в ней удобных местах, не понимание во время игры что делать. Это всё делает игру хуже.
  27. MEaganEagan
    Dec 1, 2018
    7
    Sonic Generations for Nintendo 3DS is a petty good game and, while it is very short with only 6 zones, 2 acts per zone, and seven boss battles, it alongside its home console counterpart hold the title of being the best modern Sonic Game since Sonic Colors.
    -Visuals
    Since the game is running on an underpowered handheld, it obviously does not look as pretty as its home console counterpart    Sonic Generations for Nintendo 3DS is a petty good game and, while it is very short with only 6 zones, 2 acts per zone, and seven boss battles, it alongside its home console counterpart hold the title of being the best modern Sonic Game since Sonic Colors.
    -Visuals
    Since the game is running on an underpowered handheld, it obviously does not look as pretty as its home console counterpart or even forthcoming 3DS games such as Super Mario 3D Land or Sonic Lost World. All of the models in the game are very low poly versions of the models of the home console's models, but thanks to the 3DS's low-resolution screen, the models in-game appear much more rounded and smooth than they actually are, which is a cool unintentional effect. Unfortunately, the Classic Sonic stages suffer from the same problem the genesis stages did. The camera always feels way too zoomed in on Sonic which prevents you from seeing some oncoming obstacles the first time through the game, but it is not too big of an issue after you memorise the level design While the visuals are not perfect, they look fine for a 3DS title in 2011.
    Score - 5/10
    -Level Design
    OH BOY IT'S GOOD. Sonic Generations on the 3DS has a completely different set of levels from the home console version. The only zone that is kept the same between the two versions is Green Hill, and even then, the levels are very different. For example, instead of Chemical Plant, you have Casino Night. Instead of Speed Highway you have Emerald Coast. Instead of Planet Wisp you have Tropical Resort. In my personal opinion, the zone selection is even better on the 3DS than the home console versions. The levels themselves are very linear with branching paths which makes them fun to explore and speedrun over and over again. my favorite levels in the game are Green Hill Act one, Mushroom Hill Act two, and Tropical Resort act one. Almost none of the levels have hazards that can be a pain to avoid, allowing you to just hold right as speed off. The only levels I really had a problem with that seemed unfair were Water Palace act two and Radical Highway act two.
    Score - 8/10
    -Story
    Unfortunately, this is where Sonic Generations suffers. The story has so little to add to the game, making it very forgettable and almost nonexistent in the 3DS version.
    Score - 2/10
    -Gameplay and Controls
    The gameplay in both versions is why Sonic Generations is considered to be one of the best Modern Sonic Games to date. The format they used for Sonic Generations with the home console and handheld versions is very similar to what they did with Sonic Colors where the home console's gameplay uses the boost formula while the handheld version resembles the Sonic Rush style of gameplay. But unlike with Colors DS, there are two different styles of gameplay, being Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic. Classic Sonic controls just like he did back in the Genesis days, except about halfway through the game, after defeating the two Classic bosses, Classic Sonic can perform the homing attack from Sonic 4. It can be annoying at some times with the homing attack not always locking onto targets when you expect, but overall it makes platforming much easier. Modern Sonic's style of gameplay is reminiscent of the gameplay in Sonic Colors DS where Sonic can boost, stomp, home in on targets mid-air, and slide. Both Sonics feel great and smooth and make speedrunning this game really fun.
    Score - 8/10
    -Soundtrack
    It's amazing. This is one of the best Sonic soundtracks ever with it almost being on par with Sonic Colors and Sonic 2 as my personal favorites. Every track in this game are remixed versions of songs from the blue blur's first twenty years. Some standout tracks include Green Hill act 2, Emerald Coast act 1, Mushroom Hill act 1, Tropical Resort act 1, and the ending medley. Every track in this game is fun, energetic, and catchy.
    Score - 10/10
    -Extras
    To extend your play time, the game has unlockable missions to complete which let you unlock a large assortment of music, art, and models from Sonic's history which is satisfying enough. The missions can get very repetitive, though, with the same goals being repeated across all of the game's levels. The collectibles, especially the music, make it worth it, though. There is also an online mode in which you race another player through a random level. This mode is a fun little distraction that gives you something else to do.. Overall, the extra modes and unlockables could have been executed better.
    Score - 5/10
    Overall, Sonic Generations is a good game that should satisfy any die-hard Sonic fan. Whenever I'm bored, I always find myself coming back to this game and this this day, it remains one of the best Sonic games on the 3DS. If you own a 3DS and you love 2D sonic games, I suggest you pick up a copy of this game.
    Overall Score - 7/10    … Expand
  28. grimreapersims
    Mar 17, 2022
    7
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  29. VegeST
    Apr 10, 2022
    7
    Pretty cool reconstruction of the original Sonic Generations game. Different levels, different main bosses (obviously excepting the final one), different controls, in whole - absolutely different expirience. Also this is the the best 3DS Sonic game (maybe just because I didn;t play Sonic Boom: Fire And Ice, but I dont think so).
  30. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    6
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  31. Kdog152
    Dec 10, 2022
    6
    This game is just very underwhelming. The first 4 areas are decent, but once you get to radical highway, the levels get really bland and empty, though there are 2 decent stages after. the bosses suck apart from the big arms boss fight from sonic the hedgehog 3.
    At least the soundtrack is good though. This game isn't bad, it's just that it ruined some of the iconic stages they were trying    This game is just very underwhelming. The first 4 areas are decent, but once you get to radical highway, the levels get really bland and empty, though there are 2 decent stages after. the bosses suck apart from the big arms boss fight from sonic the hedgehog 3.
    At least the soundtrack is good though. This game isn't bad, it's just that it ruined some of the iconic stages they were trying to recreate. This game is also ridiculously short.    … Expand

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#36 Best 3DS Game of 2011
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#5 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2011
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#15 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2011

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
  1. Universo Nintendo
    Feb 21, 2012
    65
    It has potential to be way better, but you can have some fun.
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  2. Cubed3
    Jan 30, 2012
    80
    The blue speedster, both past and present, delivers a solid first outing on Nintendo 3DS.
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  3. Gamereactor Denmark
    Jan 23, 2012
    60
    Sonic has yet so settle in properly on the handhelds, and Sonic Generations sadly doesn't change that, despite including to versions of the blue hedgehog.
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