Sonic Generations

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  1. Didjhdhd
    May 25, 2023
    0
    Literalmente una
  2. 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
  3. ROTSA2
    Sep 13, 2022
    8
    80%

    The 3DS version of Sonic Generations isn't quite as good as the HD version due to its even shorter length, but it surely has some of the best 2D Sonic level design ever, for both classic and modern Sonic.
  4. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    6
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  5. 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
  6. 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).
  7. 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.
  8. grimreapersims
    Mar 17, 2022
    7
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  9. IBANGMYWIFE
    Jul 29, 2021
    8
    The Nintendo 3DS version of Sonic Generations is kind of a celebration of Sonic history that the console version didn't celebrate, like Casino Night and Mushroom Hill. This game was developed by Dimps, and follows suit of the Sonic Rush series of game, thus it's the spiritual Rush 4. Just like the DS version of Sonic Colors, this game has better writing, although the game is short, whichThe Nintendo 3DS version of Sonic Generations is kind of a celebration of Sonic history that the console version didn't celebrate, like Casino Night and Mushroom Hill. This game was developed by Dimps, and follows suit of the Sonic Rush series of game, thus it's the spiritual Rush 4. Just like the DS version of Sonic Colors, this game has better writing, although the game is short, which isn't a very good thing if you think about it. It's 3 hours compared to 4. But it does have some shining differences from the console version as Sonic and Tails, both classic and modern, don't have to worry about saving their friends as Sonic arrives before everyone else. BOOM END OF PLOT
    Classic Sonic in this game is very reminiscent of the Sonic Advance series, a series of 2D Sonic games for the Game Boy Advance that Dimps developed, while Modern Sonic plays like in the Sonic Rush series of games, boost and all..
    And so, I hereby give this game... an 8/10 for great gameplay, short length, great level design, and f*ck Radical Highway!    … Expand
  10. DistH
    Feb 28, 2021
    9
    A good Game well not as good as the Ps3 and the Xbox 360 but is Good. the only off about this is that Classic Sonic has a homing attack but that's all of the issues that this game has well except for the bottom less pits. the special stages are one of the Best. and the music is good. this game is nearly just 2d which is perfect. and the final boss is Fantastic.
  11. MagicCookie4596
    Dec 30, 2020
    8
    It’s not that bad, certainly not as good as the other one, but not bad for a demake. The 3D sonic area is kind of just gimmicky 2d sonic with wack camera angles, but I kinda like that. Do play the one on x360 tho
  12. Phantomias
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Good game, good gameplay. Fun to play with good controlls. Mostly 2D gameplay with some 3D elements.
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. CrazyGamer701
    May 24, 2018
    8
    its a great game on the go but futher nothing cause you can better play this on console or pc
  16. AnnaTheWolfLady
    May 6, 2018
    0
    They should have ported the PS3 version to the Wii U instead of making this... thing, the graphics are quite ugly and the game is too short
  17. 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
  18. DaDiamondPig
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    I love this game,Got it last year and i still play it a lot Don't listen to the negative reviews they don't know what a good sonic game is when they play it!
  19. 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.
  20. Lorman
    Dec 13, 2016
    9
    Since I loved Sonic Rush on the DS I couldn't hate Sonic Generations, a 2D platform with 3D environment is simply fantastic, and the so many references to Sonic Heroes (the music of selection stage, or the emerald challenges) made me love it. The online multiplayer is a bit laggy, but I accept it. The story is a bit short but if you are a perfectionist and you want all S ranks, you have aSince I loved Sonic Rush on the DS I couldn't hate Sonic Generations, a 2D platform with 3D environment is simply fantastic, and the so many references to Sonic Heroes (the music of selection stage, or the emerald challenges) made me love it. The online multiplayer is a bit laggy, but I accept it. The story is a bit short but if you are a perfectionist and you want all S ranks, you have a lot of hours of gameplay to get them.… Expand
  21. fujitanaoto00
    Sep 28, 2016
    8
    Jogo muito legal para o 3ds, os graficos são bonitos, nao chega perto da versão de consoles de mesa, mas essa aqui tem um diferencial, fases exclusivas.
  22. FilemonBR
    Aug 22, 2016
    8
    Jogo incrivel do sonic para o 3ds, recomendo a todos, muito divertido, essa versao é diferente da do 360 e ps3, contem fases novas, entao nao é somente um port com graficos piores
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. how_are_u
    Nov 2, 2015
    9
    A great title for 3DS .
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. SirKirbyThe4th
    Jun 27, 2014
    8
    Yes, I cannot deny that's this is a butchered port, but its still AWESOME! Playing as classic & modern Sonic is just right. Though the entire game is side-scrolling, the levels are still great! They didn't use any sonic levels from bad games, like the console version IE: that city level... thing from sonic 06.
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#36 Best 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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