Sonic Frontiers

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  1. Grafex
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    I played sonic a lot as a kid on game gear, had kids, one loves sonic, tried the most modern games and felt they were lacking. This was very welcome change from the others I tried recently (forces) and would suggest anyone to give it a shot
  2. PeanutNoir94
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    A special little game. It's not perfect and definitely has its shortcomings, but a joy to play the whole way through. I never 100% games but I ended up 100%ing this one simply because I didn't want to stop playing. Excited for the future of this franchise, for the first time in a really long time and I hope they keep it coming. A blast to play for seasoned fans and newcomers alike and theA special little game. It's not perfect and definitely has its shortcomings, but a joy to play the whole way through. I never 100% games but I ended up 100%ing this one simply because I didn't want to stop playing. Excited for the future of this franchise, for the first time in a really long time and I hope they keep it coming. A blast to play for seasoned fans and newcomers alike and the best Sonic has felt since Adventure 2.… Expand
  3. WiLiz_Games
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    This game felt like a blend of Sonic Adventure and Generations. The story takes itself seriously and the characters feel like you should care what happens to them. The movement on the ground felt good to play with, but the jumping slowed momentum almost completely and turning while jumping wasn't as pinpoint as I'd like. Skilled players are rewarded with speed and the islands are fun toThis game felt like a blend of Sonic Adventure and Generations. The story takes itself seriously and the characters feel like you should care what happens to them. The movement on the ground felt good to play with, but the jumping slowed momentum almost completely and turning while jumping wasn't as pinpoint as I'd like. Skilled players are rewarded with speed and the islands are fun to move around in.
    The cyberspace levels were the only real let down in that they used visuals that are stale and the controls were a lot worse feeling than the open zone. They were still fun to play, but they felt like they could have been a lot better. Since they were such a back seat part of this game it wasn't a hugely negative impact on the whole experience though.
    Overall, I would recommend this to any Sonic fan, and really anyone who is even a little interested in Sonic.    … Expand
  4. Maeble
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    Sonic frontiers is a game that, I, as a sonic fan have wanted for years. It is a game that combines the fast pace movement of the boost gameplay with the full control of sonic the adventure games used to have. Although this game has a few points of jank and the infamous, level 3-5 (avoid this level if you can), it is definitely an amazing game that is worth a lot of the praise it gets.Sonic frontiers is a game that, I, as a sonic fan have wanted for years. It is a game that combines the fast pace movement of the boost gameplay with the full control of sonic the adventure games used to have. Although this game has a few points of jank and the infamous, level 3-5 (avoid this level if you can), it is definitely an amazing game that is worth a lot of the praise it gets. This is not a perfect game but it is the game sonic fans have always wanted… Expand
  5. Murdi
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Desideravo da quando ho 6 anni questo gioco, quando ero piccolo mi innamorai della saga grazie a Sonic Advance per Gameboy sp e Sonic Heroes per la prima Xbox, la critica non ci ha mai capito nulla, Sonic è il gioco più figo e più divertente al mondo
  6. YT_NANI
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    so...sonic frontiers..right? I've been in love with sonic games since I was a child...THIS GAME IS LIKE A DREAM CAME TRUE TO ME.
  7. ChaosBlast
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Overall, Sonic Frontiers is a wonderfully crafted game by SEGA and Sonic Team, and is the best 3D Sonic game since Sonic Unleashed! From its fun and unique combat, to the beautifully designed open zones, to its fast paced Cyberspace stages, to its incredible story, its music, and its beautiful visuals, Sonic Frontiers is worth your time and is a very thrilling game!

    10/10... Sonic the    Overall, Sonic Frontiers is a wonderfully crafted game by SEGA and Sonic Team, and is the best 3D Sonic game since Sonic Unleashed! From its fun and unique combat, to the beautifully designed open zones, to its fast paced Cyberspace stages, to its incredible story, its music, and its beautiful visuals, Sonic Frontiers is worth your time and is a very thrilling game!

    10/10... Sonic the Hedgehog is back!    … Expand
  8. StillSmi1ing
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    The game is amazing. The boss fights are phenomenal and make you feel like god and the gameplay cycle while terrible on paper is incredibly fun.
  9. PepeMax
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    The game is very fun, if you are a fan of sonic, you must play it, it is very good, and it also has the god big the cat.
  10. Bigote
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers is a great game, I can't understand how they can't like it, besides it has a tremendous ost and it has titans, what else do you want? It's good!! :)
  11. SamirBasata
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    While not the best game those new to sonic or those not used to the patented "Sonic Jank", this game was amazing and showed with a solid goal and vision, Sonic Team can make something amazing. That doesn't mean the game is perfect, no sonic game is. The 4th and 5th island reuse most assests from the first, and seeing Green Hill and Chemical Plant for the 4th time in a row was extremelyWhile not the best game those new to sonic or those not used to the patented "Sonic Jank", this game was amazing and showed with a solid goal and vision, Sonic Team can make something amazing. That doesn't mean the game is perfect, no sonic game is. The 4th and 5th island reuse most assests from the first, and seeing Green Hill and Chemical Plant for the 4th time in a row was extremely disapointing. With a possiable squel that either cuts or makes fully orignal stages that controll well, more areas and a bit or a tighter story could make this game irrelevant. But overall good luck to Sonic Team, I am more exctied for the future then I ever have… Expand
  12. Sasquack
    Nov 14, 2022
    0
    Jogo muito bom, consigo sentir que neste ano o Sonic retornou a ter mais relevância que há 3 anos atrás.
  13. LWEtho
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    Sonic Frontiers isn’t perfect, but is still a fantastic step and jump dash in a new direction. The open zone has some blatant pop-in, but it’s only on certain objects, generally ones in the sky. The game still looks gorgeous with amazing lighting from the hedgehog engine. The gameplay loop is very solid, the controls are very smooth on the ground, but still need a bit of work in the air.Sonic Frontiers isn’t perfect, but is still a fantastic step and jump dash in a new direction. The open zone has some blatant pop-in, but it’s only on certain objects, generally ones in the sky. The game still looks gorgeous with amazing lighting from the hedgehog engine. The gameplay loop is very solid, the controls are very smooth on the ground, but still need a bit of work in the air. Sonic is very inconsistent on when you try to fling him off a ledge. He may fly into the horizon, or stick to the ground like a magnet. Cyberspace flows well in the gameplay loop, but the reused assets and level design from previous games with unchangeable poor control makes these levels the weakest part of the game. The OST goes hard, piano in the overworld, EDM in Cyberspace, which is really good(and I don’t usually care for EDM), and insane vocal tracks in boss battles. While the ending could’ve used a bit more time, the story is one of the best in the series, and all of the voice actors bring Ian Flynn’s masterful writing to life, and make these characters feel like themselves for the first time in over a decade. The interactions are great and you can tell they really cared both about new fans and old. Not perfect, but still amazing. 8.5/10… Expand
  14. hutchdev
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This is the sonic game I have been waiting for for 5 years and I am so happy with the result. There are some handling issues when sonic runs around the islands. The story is super good and Is a vast improvement over the likes of gents or colors and especially forces. This game looks stunning on PC on max settings and I am surprised it even showed up on the switch. There are some issuesThis is the sonic game I have been waiting for for 5 years and I am so happy with the result. There are some handling issues when sonic runs around the islands. The story is super good and Is a vast improvement over the likes of gents or colors and especially forces. This game looks stunning on PC on max settings and I am surprised it even showed up on the switch. There are some issues with pop-in on consoles, but that is the fault of the hedgehog engine more than anything. I am so glad that the characters in this game don't have cringy stories and bad backgrounds, in this game sonic, tails, Amy, and knuckles all have amazing stories. The cutscene animation in terms of expressiveness and movement is amazing dare I say unleashed level. The combat in this game is great, there is a skill tree with many different combos and attacks that flow well in the game. The combat is not button-mashy. There are some minor bugs but I've gotta say sonic fans are eatin tonight. Sonic is back baby!!!… Expand
  15. MegaSs
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    I loved the game a lot, I've been playing this beautiful game for 15 hours and I still haven't finished it. At first I was afraid that the game was trash, but I was wrong, it was the opposite. Although the game is not perfect at all, but it is enjoyable and I think it is the most important thing in a game. One last thing, please make your own opinions and don't take the opinion of aI loved the game a lot, I've been playing this beautiful game for 15 hours and I still haven't finished it. At first I was afraid that the game was trash, but I was wrong, it was the opposite. Although the game is not perfect at all, but it is enjoyable and I think it is the most important thing in a game. One last thing, please make your own opinions and don't take the opinion of a Youtuber like yours. If that person didn't like it, it doesn't mean the game is bad, it's just another opinion. Enjoy the game, bye… Expand
  16. raulzete
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers the Game that made me love sonic again, the best 3D Sonic game!
    and also has fishing, along with Big
  17. lookto198776
    Nov 14, 2022
    0
    Very sad vision for the future of sonic. Empty world with terrible design, forgettable music, horrible performance, they need to start taking a different approach with sonic.
  18. healcaster
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. general
    -overall great game, would recommend to most
    -one of the best soundtracks i've heard
    -the basic gameplay is incredibly satisfying. the 'open zone' design fits sonic really well and frontiers serves as a good base for how future sonic games could look
    -plot isn't anything special but how the characters are written and interact with each other is great
    -combat needs work in certain regards but would love to see a combat system remain in future sonic games, where it gives more involvement compared to homing attacks or boosting but doesn't completely kill the flow of speed

    specific
    -storywise seems to try to connect older games/media to one main plotline for the series
    -grinding for various collectibles can be tedious, especially where big's fishing can get far more in lesser time
    -too many 2d segments on chaos island, kind of kills the point of open zone (especially if you accidentally trigger a section and have to jump out or finish it)
    -pop in can be terrible sometimes but doesn't detract too much from the overall experience
    -final boss(es) felt kind of underwhelming where cross slash is super strong and the shooter minigame feels out of place for a secret final boss
    -the end scene where eggman is silently grieving seems out of place but really ties together his development throughout the game

    frontiers has its flaws, but a lot of the reviews give it too much flak where it can affect the enjoyment of the experience. everything considered, the game serves as a good turning point to how future sonic games could look and is well worth the cost.    … Expand
  19. balibali418
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Has a few tiny shortcomings but the positives outweigh any negativity I could say, by far the best Controlling 3D Sonic in the past 15 or so years, and finally a good, engaging story, and holy damn... Super Sonic is the best he has ever been freaking EVER.

    OST also goes extremely hard but that's a given when it comes to Sonic.
  20. TheJhosLOL
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic Frontiers is a rellay good presentation for a promising future for the franchise.
    The gameplay, music, bosses and open world design are great, and the plot is the most interesting one since Sonic Unleashed, and also the estetic of the open zones remembered me playing Sonic Adventure and Unleashed.
    It lacks on the final boss, which is dissapointing, and sometimes upgrading the habilities tends to be really easy when you find out that big the cat and the cyloop give you skill points. And sometimes the cyberspce phisics tends to be weird to control, but you can get used to.
    In general is a really good game, one of the best 3D games, but far from perfect.    … Expand
  21. smahlt
    Nov 14, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's got some issues. Controls take some getting used to, there's a bit of physics jank, and a bunch of the game's ideas and concepts don't seem implemented as well as they could have been. But that doesn't matter a whole lot when the game is fun. It's fun running around and doing all the little platforming segments and quests, or just running around for no reason. The minibosses are interesting to fight, and the major bosses are epic badass showdowns where they just give you Super Sonic and a sick metal track and let you go at it.

    Assuming they don't do their usual strategy of starting from scratch for every game, there's a lot of potential for improvement for a sequel.    … Expand
  22. Luisguerreroa
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    En mi opinión la versión de pc es la mejor incluso que la versión de ps5 Jugabilidad 10
    Historia 10 Personajes 10
  23. Projecthanimate
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    Very enjoyable! Although it's not perfect, mainly issues with things such as pacing near the end, pop in, and accidental clipping (mainly in boss fights), It was really enjoyable. The open world was really fun to run around in and just mess around. The characters were very well written. The music was incredible! I haven't enjoyed a 3D sonic game this much in a long time and I'm lookingVery enjoyable! Although it's not perfect, mainly issues with things such as pacing near the end, pop in, and accidental clipping (mainly in boss fights), It was really enjoyable. The open world was really fun to run around in and just mess around. The characters were very well written. The music was incredible! I haven't enjoyed a 3D sonic game this much in a long time and I'm looking forward to where the series is heading from here!… Expand
  24. ZaneTheMystical
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    this is the best sonic game in at least 11 years or so, to be honest that is kind of a low bar but it has good ups and downs
    Pros:
    -good open zone controls -most of the animation is solid or on point -the dialogue is pretty good giving the characters a moment when they need it and attempting to address inconsistency -the bosses are (mostly) VERY cool tone and feel wise -the    this is the best sonic game in at least 11 years or so, to be honest that is kind of a low bar but it has good ups and downs
    Pros:
    -good open zone controls
    -most of the animation is solid or on point
    -the dialogue is pretty good giving the characters a moment when they need it and attempting to address inconsistency
    -the bosses are (mostly) VERY cool tone and feel wise
    -the soundtrack is extremely well made
    -the story and lore of the world feel interesting enough in the beginning

    Cons:
    -sonic feels stiff and very slow in cyberspace
    -the speed upgrades how fast he can climb and not really base speed
    -the puzzles are overall pretty easy and not too rewarding
    -the 2d platforming can be annoying when traveling around
    -the story falls flat towards the end as if it was rushed, hard mode especially

    overall, i had fun with it and the game is a step in the right direction. give sonic more momentum and freedom in a bigger space plus fix pop-in and other issues in the cons and it would be great.    … Expand
  25. Ilka
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Finally. We got a really high quality Sonic game. The series has again become canon in conjunction with the plot, which is interesting to follow. The "chemistry" of the characters, emotions are sometimes breathtaking, and coupled with a wonderful soundtrack, they cause a wow effect. I was also pleased with the length of the game. My passage took 13 hours. I recommend it to fans andFinally. We got a really high quality Sonic game. The series has again become canon in conjunction with the plot, which is interesting to follow. The "chemistry" of the characters, emotions are sometimes breathtaking, and coupled with a wonderful soundtrack, they cause a wow effect. I was also pleased with the length of the game. My passage took 13 hours. I recommend it to fans and those who want to get acquainted with the series.… Expand
  26. Fighter_Builder
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    This game isn't perfect, but it's still a breath of fresh air for the Sonic franchise, and I had a damn good time with it. Really looking forward to seeing where they take this new "open zone" format in the future!
  27. REPLA_ACE
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    I love how this game improves the Sonic formula. The story is much better compared to Forces and I absolutely adore the new characters. I am so happy that SEGA finally made a good Sonic game after Generations.
  28. Aur0raAura
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    I've been a Sonic fan since Sonic Heroes, thus making me someone who has mostly grown up with the franchise when it was fleshing out it's identity in 3D post SA1 & SA2 (even if i did play SA2 Battle and SA1 DX). Despite that, I did play the classics along side them and genuinely appreciate the franchise for what it is.

    So with that, I of course was concerned with how they'd be tackling    I've been a Sonic fan since Sonic Heroes, thus making me someone who has mostly grown up with the franchise when it was fleshing out it's identity in 3D post SA1 & SA2 (even if i did play SA2 Battle and SA1 DX). Despite that, I did play the classics along side them and genuinely appreciate the franchise for what it is.

    So with that, I of course was concerned with how they'd be tackling the newest entry of the franchise after a rocky series of events that was the past decade for the guy- I truly wanted Frontiers to be good! Yet I waited and kept my expectations in check-

    Lo and behold...I was blown away by how ABSOLUTELY FUN this was! The story, it's music and gameplay were all an absolute blast to enjoy- despite the uh, obvious issues like the camera, pop-in and other things. (The amount of times i got flung into the sky while boosting because of certain things not being loaded was funny but surprising LOL)

    The team behind this truly had fun making Frontiers, because I could feel it as I played. I had fun just as much as they did. I cannot wait what they'll do next.

    This is truly a renaissance for Sonic the Hedgehog. If you're a rather new fan, old fan, or just wanting to get into the series- give it a chance for yourself!    … Expand
  29. ChrisAqoursFan
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    I just created an account to review the game as it deserves, I warn this to avoid thinking that I'm an account for Review Bombing or something like that, that said now my honest opinion of the game
    Sonic Frontiers is a very good game especially fun, what a surprise, is what matters most in a video game, its open area works well and I would say that it is even strangely addictive to do    I just created an account to review the game as it deserves, I warn this to avoid thinking that I'm an account for Review Bombing or something like that, that said now my honest opinion of the game
    Sonic Frontiers is a very good game especially fun, what a surprise, is what matters most in a video game, its open area works well and I would say that it is even strangely addictive to do simple objectives to complete the map and progress in the story the biggest problem I see is that reaching the end it starts to get repetitive, which actually is not such a big problem because when you start to feel this the game is over, even so I hope Sonic Team can improve this in the next Sonic games, despite how good it can be it is not free of other faults, it has its details that if they had been polished simply would give a greater value to the game, I mean some animations and the constant pop in, it is not the worst I've seen in a current video game but we all agree that it would be better if it was not there or if it was less noticeable, I also have to mention Cyberspace, I like the idea of short and replayable levels but its controls and physics are really bad, if the team plans to continue with this idea in the next games I would also like it to improve.
    I also have another complaint which is that in the first 3 islands the story of the game gets more and more interesting but once you finish Chaos Island is like the game says "sorry but it has to end" and it feels very abrupt and in general the whole final stretch feels rushed or uninspired especially the final boss, maybe this is due to lack of time in the development and I understand it but still it is a flaw that has and must be marked.
    things that I liked but that I almost forgot to mention so here it goes quickly
    *great soundtrack
    *I completely love the battles against the titans, I would have liked an option to repeat the fights
    *the combat is great, it's simple but it's very well thought out, it's also another aspect that I hope will improve in future games
    and here ends my review, a very good game, it is really the way forward for Sonic Team they have a solid foundation and can continue to improve
    By the way sorry if something is not understood or for any spelling or grammatical errors that I may have I used 100% of my brain power to write this and a little help from the translator    … Expand
  30. Maverick22
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    As a Sonic fan, I loved the hell out of this title. By far my favorite Sonic game
  31. SolarLight
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Protip: Max out your rings, then find a grind rail. Jump while holding the boost button. Go zoom. You can also do a boost into ramps or certain slopes and go flying.

    Protip: Form your own opinions before placing a review.
  32. Emmeownelan
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Easily the best Sonic game in years. I was completely addicted for my entire playthrough. Sonic controls the best he ever has, the story is on par with the Adventure titles and the sound track is by far my favourite in the series. After all these years, I'm happy to have the Sonic I know back
  33. DahurgTheDragon
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    Overall, enjoyed my time playing.

    I would write my entire 5k word review, but Metacritic's shoddy programming won't let me. Thanks, Metacritic. :)

    If you want my full review, you can find it on Steam.
  34. BonBlast2
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing. The soundtrack, the jugability, the history is simply in another level!! totally a 10! Sonic is alive again!!!!
  35. 9thSenna
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    The game is a little rough around the edges but a pretty damn good step in the right direction for the new era of Sonic. Looking forward to it!
  36. DennyRush
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This game is good at its own way so suck it Dunkey'Fans, you are all clowns
  37. GAMMA_DC
    Nov 13, 2022
    7
    Let me start by saying what I liked, I liked fighting the guardians (mini bosses in the overworld that give you nessicary items to open up Cyberspace levels) I loved running around in the open areas, doing puzzles to unlock the maps and grinding on rails to get to other places, the little platforming bits were fun. Some Cyberspace stages were cool too and I really liked some of theLet me start by saying what I liked, I liked fighting the guardians (mini bosses in the overworld that give you nessicary items to open up Cyberspace levels) I loved running around in the open areas, doing puzzles to unlock the maps and grinding on rails to get to other places, the little platforming bits were fun. Some Cyberspace stages were cool too and I really liked some of the character interactions later on. The fishing mini game with big was a nice distraction and gives you really good items and I love the soundtrack, but thats standard with sonic games.

    Here is everything else

    Cyberspace sucks, flat out. Level design is eh, but the physics are really bad, you move super slow even when boosting and any semblance of momentum you might think you have is stripped away when you jump, it is slow and jarring. Some stages (1-2 specifically) are just difficult and I feel like the actual mechanics make them way worse than what they should be.

    Enemy encounters are trivialized by the parry. The parry (activated by holding L1 + R1) requires no timing whatsoever, it acts like an active counter, you cannot move while using it, but almost every attack you can get hit by can be parried, so it ends up being ( run up to an enemy > hold L1 + R1 > attack) and its just repetitive, if you had to time the parry (something similar to Bayonetta's witch time) it'd be more engaging to me. More combo routes and special moves would've made it a lot more interesting, but for a lot of it it's either cyloop or mashing the square button after hitting a parry.

    The open world (referred to as open zone by takashi iizuka) is a bit empty for me, but isn't bad. The environments are pretty and the lighting is really good. Props to The Hedgehog engine. It dosent get the credit it deserves, unfortunately good lighting can't save the awful pop-in. It dosent bother me much personally, but that may be my own personal bias towards the game. I noticed it sometimes but it never really hindered my experience with the game. To others It will, ESPECIALLY on switch.

    The story isn't anything special. Without going into spoilers, there's a lot of cool moments and references, but nothing groundbreaking, but its decent setup for a continuation or more stories down the line. It feels pretty safe overall. For me, the highlight of the game are the boss battles, I will refrain from saying anything, if you can, GO INTO THEM BLIND, trust me it's well worth it. Unfortunately you cannot rematch them once defeated, so try to enjoy them while you can or make a save before the boss so you can fight it again if you want. Obligatory sonic music good comment here That leaves preformance.

    On pc the game runs great, 60 fps (higher framerate options later on maybe?) And looks really good to boot. It's no elden ring, but what is there can be appreciated by anyone. If you can, play it on pc, xbox series x or ps5. Series S should be okay, but there is no 60fps mode yet on there. Ps4 and Xbox one is fine but it runs at 30 and it's kinda bad for a game where you run really fast, id play these if you didn't have anything else, which leaves the switch version.

    Don't play it. If you have literally any other console there is no reason to play it on switch, it is genuinely really **** ugly and also runs at 30 (when it feels like it) it really isn't up to par and I blame both sega and Nintendo, but that's another discussion for another day. The game is a lot of things, some good, some bad. But to me it is a nessicary step forward to get another good 3D Sonic. I had a lot of fun in the 30 or so hours I put in, I played on hard mode and got a lot out of it. if you can, get it on sale. I wouldn't pay 60 bucks for it as it is now.

    Sonic Frontiers is a decent game bogged down by a lot of mechanical and design issues that could've been prevented with more time in the oven. I give it a 7 out of 10.    … Expand
  38. Newtype06
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is so weird of a game, but it's GOOD. At times it feels less Sonic-y but then reminds you exactly what it is. It's a massively more mature (not nsfw) installment in writing and acting. Ian Flynn did an incredible job with the story and dialog. The performances are a stark contrast to the over the top and annoyingly cartoony voices like Sonic Heroes, etc.

    It's FUN. The combat rules and feels great, the speed and leveling/upgrade system feel awesome. The ability tree is simple and cool.

    This is the best installment in years. This feels like what Sonic Adventure/2 could have been with adventure fields.

    My only complaint is that cyberspace levels feel a tad short, but even then I think if they were longer it may be less fun.

    If you love Sonic, if you love open world action, if you love platformers, I highly recommend picking this up.    … Expand
  39. ZLPZ
    Nov 13, 2022
    8
    This has been the best Sonic game in a long time. It has it's flaws yes, but the story has been exactly what I've been waiting for, something actually engaging and not "silly and corny" at least in my perspective. The gameplay is actually pretty fun especially the combat and cyber space is just ok at best. This is something you don't wanna pass up on.
  40. GandalfCzarny
    Nov 13, 2022
    7
    At last we got good Sonic game! After disappointing Forces, Sonic Frontiers is a breath of fresh air that this franchise really need. I very like that it's take inspiration of other games (especially Mario Odyssey and Shadow of the Colossus) but also try to stand on it's own legs. Still I don't think that everything here is done right - this game have kinda repetetive structure withAt last we got good Sonic game! After disappointing Forces, Sonic Frontiers is a breath of fresh air that this franchise really need. I very like that it's take inspiration of other games (especially Mario Odyssey and Shadow of the Colossus) but also try to stand on it's own legs. Still I don't think that everything here is done right - this game have kinda repetetive structure with collecting same mcguffins, watching a little boring cutscenes and playing those horrible Cyberspace levels. Those levels are the biggest ball at the foot for this game, cause they're lazy, clunky and have one of the worst controls ever made. I don't know what they're doing here. But I still think that this is a very good way for future games from frenchise and next time we will get a much better game.… Expand
  41. Veneria
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Al principio es aburrido ( los 15 primeros minutos) luego es una maravilla esque la musica los graficos sin ser los mejores son muy bonitos la trama y el desarrollo de los personajes, LA COMUNIDAD DE MODS que solo lleva 5 dias y la comunidad apoya haciendo mods para el título, estoy encantado mis dieces para que sigan asi con sonic y pulan lo que cojea de este
  42. Sintrisect
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    I personally liked the story, voice acting and the writing, as well as the boss fights alongsides the island settings which are creative, despite the re-usage of old sonic levels for Cyberspace levels
  43. MAHDI-JHP
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    I've played the game for 30 hours at the time of writing this and I have 100% everything in the game for my first play through and here's my review:

    The Game itself is a fantastic experience, The gameplay is fun, The story is fascinating and it expands upon the existing lore for long-time fans and it also hooks in new fans as well, The only problems I encountered in this game are as    I've played the game for 30 hours at the time of writing this and I have 100% everything in the game for my first play through and here's my review:

    The Game itself is a fantastic experience, The gameplay is fun, The story is fascinating and it expands upon the existing lore for long-time fans and it also hooks in new fans as well, The only problems I encountered in this game are as follows:

    one problem is the pop-ins, I don't think it's as bad as ruining the game but it's definitely noticeable, another thing is some bugs here and there that I'm pretty sure will be fixed and if not, they're not that common or game breaking except some that are kinda exploitable. Another thing that in my opinion could improve the game is a bit more balance in the game, fishing, for example, I think it's really good to have the option to buy vault keys and portal gears and etc directly from the fishing shop menu so that some players that are struggling with obtaining them in the normal way get to have them, But towards the end game it really gets OP, for example, I was defense level 40 and power level 45 and speed level 32 before entering the last island, and after one round of fishing in the last island, I was max level on all my stats! (max level is 99 for the 4 RPG stats)
    The balancing issue affects boss fights as well, some bosses I was able to halve their HP bar in 5 attacks! (I was playing on hard difficulty and high speed style gameplay for context)

    Now back to the good parts of the game, The soundtrack! Oh, the soundtrack! a single word, Awesome! everything about the soundtrack is just pure perfection! I enjoyed every single one of them, And I'm sure most sonic fans and new players are gonna also enjoy them.
    This game is a huge step in the right direction for Sonic Team and SEGA and I hope that Sonic Team can expand their team and SEGA gives them more budget to make even better games!
    I'm really excited about the future of this series and I really recommend you give this game a try!    … Expand
  44. Wiredlama
    Nov 12, 2022
    8
    Seriously, if you're on the fence about this game, just buy it. It's well worth the price. I honestly don't understand some of the negative reviews online about this game - even being heavily critical it's no less than a 7/10. It's good. No, it's GREAT. Personally, I would give Sonic Frontiers a solid 8/10. Here are some of my more in-depth thoughts after about 18 hours of game play.Seriously, if you're on the fence about this game, just buy it. It's well worth the price. I honestly don't understand some of the negative reviews online about this game - even being heavily critical it's no less than a 7/10. It's good. No, it's GREAT. Personally, I would give Sonic Frontiers a solid 8/10. Here are some of my more in-depth thoughts after about 18 hours of game play.

    I'd like to start by saying I've enjoyed every second of this game so far, and at 18 hours in, I'm only about 75% finished with the story. No rushing and no completion pursuing - this is just from playing at my own pace on normal difficulty. Sonic Frontiers presents an enjoyable balance of 3d Sonic and 2d Sonic game play as well as a good mix of open zone exploration and typical Sonic style levels. There are even some fun mini game challenges including fishing levels, mini bosses, and other challenges that suit the theme of each chapter of the story. Each open zone functions as a sort of hub world for the more typical Sonic levels. This allows you to approach them at your own pace and in which ever order you decide. In the open zones you'll find collectibles and storyline prompts that loosely guide you through the area. This is all done very well and in a way that swiftly endears you to each of the characters. The story even features some well written character development for the characters and zone exploration features some random dialogue prompts that longtime fans of the Sonic Comics may enjoy. Overall, it's an enjoyable and fun experience that's well worth the price tag even after only 75% completion. Seriously, the music is phenomenal, and the fishing mini game is a good time, try it if you buy!

    There are some flaws worth noting. The first of which is that there are only two graphics settings available - low and high. In addition, there is some minor pop in that doesn't really affect game play. As a PC gamer this was a little disappointing, but it's also something that's easily patched or even modded by the community. The controls are perfectly fine in both zones and levels, however there can be some awkward moments that may lead to a mistake or two. I tend to call these "Sonic what are you doing" moments as it's often just a good laugh. This wasn't detrimental to the overall experience though and didn't distract from the enjoyment of the game. The open zones are great, beautiful and have some interesting variety, but a little empty in certain spots. These areas aren't horrible but could be a little disappointing when you discover a cool looking location only to find no real point of interest there. It's not a perfect game, but it's an excellent start to a new direction for the Sonic franchise. Not only is Sonic Frontiers a game worth buying as is but it's also laying the groundwork for something truly excellent which is exciting to see after several Sonic games that fell flat.

    I've seen a lot of people attempting to compare this to LoZ Breath of the Wild. If you're looking for BoTW 2 then wait for Nintendo to release it. This isn't that. The open zone format is more aptly compared to something like Pokemon Arceus and the world/enemy design is much more similar to the first Xenoblade Chronicles - with one boss so closely resembling a Mechon that it's kind of uncanny.

    I can't wait to see where the Sonic Franchise goes from here, but why are you still reading this? Buy it already! Or if you already have then go play it! Just don't be surprised when you surface hours later only to realize you've just sunk 6 hours into a Sonic game in one go. A SONIC game? Yeah, that's right, it's that good.    … Expand
  45. Tryston
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    A serious story that does it right, an amazing Ost comprised of a fans fever dream, characterization that hits the nail, and a very impressive gameplay style for it's first outing. Seriously this game does so many things right, yes many things could be better, but for Sonics first type of open zone game (Open World) it sets up a very good foundation of what can come next. There'sA serious story that does it right, an amazing Ost comprised of a fans fever dream, characterization that hits the nail, and a very impressive gameplay style for it's first outing. Seriously this game does so many things right, yes many things could be better, but for Sonics first type of open zone game (Open World) it sets up a very good foundation of what can come next. There's everything to love about the open zone, and the traditional sonic formula in cyberspace could be a lot better, but for bitesize levels, /special stages, i think they did a good job, and you kind of have to understand why they had to limit sonics movement in this game, knowing that speed runners would complete this game a lot faster (than they already can) so they had to pull back a little on the freedom of movement. Overall amazing game, hope SEGA improves on what they have.… Expand
  46. bluebullet
    Nov 12, 2022
    8
    Finally, an amazing 3D Sonic game after all these years. This game is insanely fun with a few things holding it back from being a 10/10. Mostly just polish, but the direction in some cinematics has also been really weird in this game. The story was better than I thought it'd be, but was held back a few times by the direction for certain parts. Overall the story is still good, but youFinally, an amazing 3D Sonic game after all these years. This game is insanely fun with a few things holding it back from being a 10/10. Mostly just polish, but the direction in some cinematics has also been really weird in this game. The story was better than I thought it'd be, but was held back a few times by the direction for certain parts. Overall the story is still good, but you sometimes get these awkward pauses and stuff. I've seen a lot of people complain about the floating rails and stuff, and to that I have to say, it's really not that bad. I thought it looked awful in trailers but as soon as I started playing I didn't even notice it. The world design is great. You'll see a bunch of random springs and rails you can go towards to help you collect stuff, but as you uncover the map by completing challenges, more rails and stuff appear and eventually you can zoom around the island in minutes. Also, I have to say, Sonic goes FAST. It takas a bit of upgrading, but I've never ran so fast in a video game. It feels amazing. Overall, fun ass game… Expand
  47. vafrfr
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Amazing game. Boss fights are the best part of the game by far. The soundtrack is amazing too.
  48. Junanagou
    Nov 12, 2022
    4
    Just because people LIKE a game doesn't mean that game is GREAT. People tend to forget this simple fact. I understand players are enjoying Sonic Frontiers but how dare they say it is good ?

    Technically obsolete, repetitive and boring, visually dull and bland, empty areas, pitiful mini-games which have nothing to so with Sonic (puzzles, hopscotch, ...) and those 2D sections everyone    Just because people LIKE a game doesn't mean that game is GREAT. People tend to forget this simple fact. I understand players are enjoying Sonic Frontiers but how dare they say it is good ?

    Technically obsolete, repetitive and boring, visually dull and bland, empty areas, pitiful mini-games which have nothing to so with Sonic (puzzles, hopscotch, ...) and those 2D sections everyone hates.

    You want more ? Clipping everywhere, lags every two meters, zero stakes, shameless reuses of assets and level designs of stages from previous games, ... And an utterly lamentable final Boss.

    The worst part being it took not less than five years for SEGA to lay this steaming turd. If people are happy to have received this pathetic sub Sonic then their expectactions were miserably low.    … Expand
  49. OmegaPineapple
    Nov 12, 2022
    7
    Sonic Frontiers has excellent art direction, character writing, music, and combat AND Sonic controls the best he has since the 2000s. Unfortunately, what it also has is repetitive, frustrating puzzles and mini-games necessary for progression, an over-reliance on 2D in what should be Sonic's biggest 3D game yet, terrible Cyber Space physics, and one of the worst finales the series has everSonic Frontiers has excellent art direction, character writing, music, and combat AND Sonic controls the best he has since the 2000s. Unfortunately, what it also has is repetitive, frustrating puzzles and mini-games necessary for progression, an over-reliance on 2D in what should be Sonic's biggest 3D game yet, terrible Cyber Space physics, and one of the worst finales the series has ever had. I finished the game feeling incredibly angry and disappointed, but the joy of the first half of the game was still relatively fresh in my memory. The Titan boss fights were easily the best parts of the game and it's a shame there's no Boss Rush mode. The bones of a masterpiece are there, it just needs a little refinement. I'm excited to see how Sonic Team expands on this formula for the next game.… Expand
  50. LuisHerrenic
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Sonic Is back!!! This game Is amazing, the open zone Is really good, the story Is nice and the Soundtrack and gameplay too.
  51. stepa-fear
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Best sonic game after Unleashed and Generations. The story is well written, at least compared to Forces.
  52. Zombie_UnitedX
    Nov 12, 2022
    9
    The game was so good for the first time i feel that i can play a sonic game after i finished it the exploring and enemies are soo good in this game the titans boss fight are the best bossfights in sonic history.the combat is easy and simple but i think its a good thing for new sonic fans,the game has momentum but there are so many ways to controll sonic in this game its just soo good theThe game was so good for the first time i feel that i can play a sonic game after i finished it the exploring and enemies are soo good in this game the titans boss fight are the best bossfights in sonic history.the combat is easy and simple but i think its a good thing for new sonic fans,the game has momentum but there are so many ways to controll sonic in this game its just soo good the only downside for me is when you boost and go very fast and you jump you literally slow down so hard.… Expand
  53. KozinVladimir
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. as for me the game is top, so far I liked everything, the characters finally became alive and the boss battles are cool as never before.… Expand
  54. nerinewton12
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    This game is just a dream come true, I feel like a little kid when I played it. The game have some mistakes, but they are acceptable considering that this is the begging of a new era where we can finally see the return of our blue hero.
  55. Metroyt696
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Si eres fanático del erizó azul este es tu juego que la nota no te haga dudar de lo buen juego que es.
  56. lukeskywunker
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is definitely the best 3d Sonic game ever. It keeps pulling me in with the fact that there are huge open areas with really fun platforming to just do as you wish. Say you find a really cool course. You can just redo it over and over again, improving your time on it.

    I've noticed that Chaos island has far more 2d style sections to pay around with. It gives a sort of theme to the island which is fun. I would have to say that Aeres island is my favorite just because of the sprawling open areas you can run around in and all of the fun nooks you can find your self in.

    The Titan fights were so **** epic holy **** Each one felt unique in how you fight and counter their specific gimmick. My favorite would probably be the Wyvern. That particular fight felt very Super Sonic to me.

    The Cyberspace stages are actually pretty fun The ones I seemed to enjoy the most were those based more on the Sonic Adventure 2 layouts. I honestly think that the way Sonic controls in this game lends itself well to the more Adventure style games. I hope to see more of that in the future.

    My biggest nitpicks would have to be the pop in and the ring/speed upgrade system. The pop in can be annoying when trying to find the right set of obstacles that will take you to the memory token you're trying to get. The ring/speed upgrade system is **** slow, tedious, and took way too much time to fully level up. This needs to change badly and is so much simpler to fix than pop in.

    Overall I think I'll be playing this game for an incredibly long time since this is such a great game to just play for flow state, similar to Marvel's Spider-Man. I highly recommend this game to anyone who enjoys fun platforming and a somber story.    … Expand
  57. Rakso78
    Nov 11, 2022
    0
    Poco atrapante y careciente se encaanto, un mundo abierto con un apartado artístico muy genérico
  58. Mitchfynde
    Nov 11, 2022
    7
    I don't know how they did it, but they made one of the best Sonic games of all time in 2022.
  59. 01j
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    Una maravillosa experiencia, Aprovecha muy bien las habilidades y movimientos clásicos de la franquicia y deja al jugador interactuar en el mapa de forma bastante libre y orgánica, tal como lo haría el propio Sonic; además el juego corrige problemas que venía arrastrando la franquicia presentándonos una historia buena, un juego menos lineal y mejorando la inmersión del jugador, reduciendoUna maravillosa experiencia, Aprovecha muy bien las habilidades y movimientos clásicos de la franquicia y deja al jugador interactuar en el mapa de forma bastante libre y orgánica, tal como lo haría el propio Sonic; además el juego corrige problemas que venía arrastrando la franquicia presentándonos una historia buena, un juego menos lineal y mejorando la inmersión del jugador, reduciendo los eventos automáticos durante el juego.
    Sin mencionar las fases del ciberespacio que ofrecen un descanso del mundo abierto.
    Gran paso para el Sonic team, han encontrado una fórmula ganadora que puede ser muy potenciada para juegos futuros.    … Expand
  60. sexballs
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    The game is definitely the best 3d Sonic game, even better than Unleashed. The story gets incredibly good after the third island, the cyberspace levels are ok (even if they reused some level design from previous games), the bosses are amazing, and it's fun to dick around as sonic in the open world.
    the only problem is that there is a pinball minigame in the third world.
  61. Mitron
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly this game is top notch Sonic. Sonic hasn't felt this fluid and vivid since Unleashed or Generations and is a very solid base for what is to come. If Sonic Team decides to work out the flaws this game still has and adds more content, this is a potential Goty winner in my opinion.… Expand
  62. jugadorhardcore
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Best Sonic since 15 years. Is really fun (the most important aspect in videogames)
  63. bf_jeje
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    I love it! The world is sooooooo huge. There is a vast world to discover. A lot of things to do. A very intriguing story. I recommend it. I would put a 9.5, because of the pooping, but we don't have that option on metacritic, so I'll put a 10.
  64. shin777
    Nov 11, 2022
    0
    The open world is horrible and so boring.

    And cant play the game on steam deck outside home cause you put denuvo in all of your games, plus the slutter it causes....
  65. ELSUBelial
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    This game got so much hate at the trailer release, i played Sonic Frontiers at the Gamescom Cologne and it was so amazing
  66. Volcania
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    This Game is the best 3d sonic game in my opinion.The "open zones" are a great new addition to the sonic formula and the story is fun. The best parts of the game is the bosses and the soundtrack. The biggest problem with this game is the pop-in, but its not enough to deter the enjoyment of this game.
  67. Faceu7745
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    I love this game. That's all.
    PLAY IT.
    IT'S WORTH IT.
    DON'T BELIEVE GAMING JOURNALISTS
  68. DSmith46
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    So far I've reached the third island and what I've played is really good. I have my gripes, but mostly it's satisfaction and feelings of bliss.
    + Traversal & filling out the maps of the open zones is genuinely fun and addicting.
    + Combat is well made. The boss fights and mini bosses in particular are phenomenal. Simple enough to understand and get accustomed to, but deep enough to be    So far I've reached the third island and what I've played is really good. I have my gripes, but mostly it's satisfaction and feelings of bliss.
    + Traversal & filling out the maps of the open zones is genuinely fun and addicting.
    + Combat is well made. The boss fights and mini bosses in particular are phenomenal. Simple enough to understand and get accustomed to, but deep enough to be engaging and to express yourself. Seriously, linking together a string of well executed attacks and combos makes you feel like a bad-ass. It's the highlight of the game for me.
    + Controls feel really nice, especially since you can customize them to a great degree. From button mapping to the smallest things like Sonic's physics and stats.
    + Aesthetically & graphically, the game looks pretty good.
    + I love the music A LOT. They're very atmospheric in the open world, and the Cyber Space and boss tracks are legendary. Give it a listen.

    - The game's collectible economy is very unbalanced. It's very easy to get huge amounts of progression based items, purple coins, rings, etc. with very little effort. Some tweaks here would help immensely.
    - Pop in can get pretty bad at times and I've had some frame rate issues. Overall, there are a fair bit of technical problems here that warrant a patch or two.
    - Cyber Space, while somewhat fun in their own right, aren't as deep, engaging, or fast-paced as older titles that focus on the boost formula action stages as the main draw. They just don't compare to Unleashed, Colors, Generations, or Forces imo.

    Won't say anything on story rn since I'm not done with it yet. But everything else makes Frontiers well worth the $60.    … Expand
  69. Ryaigon
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Have never been blown away since Sonic Unleashed and Sonic and the Black Knight. Sonic is freaking back!
  70. ScarLegend
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Everything that the Sonic Franchise needed, besides a few technical hiccups and the final boss throwing me for a loop this game is everything that sonic needed in terms of gameplay, story, and direction.
  71. Ferdinandon
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    I love this new Sonic Game, the best since Generations and Unleashed, Sonic is back
  72. Jasienorko03
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    An amazing game that goes to the right places! Loved the soundtrack, loved the combat, and all. It deserves it!
  73. JoaoLima2
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse jogo abre um imenso potencial para a franquia do ouriço azul se você tiver vendo essa "review" saiba que esse jogo pode ser muito divertido para você… Expand
  74. GoldieShad
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Um jogo incrível, gráficos estão muito bonitos, a história está ótima e a gameplay na parte aberta do jogo é perfeita.

    O único problema que eu percebi é que dentro dos níveis mais lineares os controles ficam um pouco piores, mas nada que estrague a experiência
  75. xcvn
    Nov 10, 2022
    0
    One of the best sonic games ever to date, for once the story is actually good and not a cringe made up story for 7 year olds, the game feels more like a mix between sonic adventure 2 and sonic colors.
  76. Jojoallstar
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    One of the best sonic experiences ever....simple. What a way to kick off the new decade for sonic. From this hopefully Sonic Team can build upon this new formula to forge an era of legendary games for sonic.
  77. TomasLacerda
    Nov 10, 2022
    4
    - Level design is utterly bad
    - Popping issues happen 24/7 no matter the rig
    - Story is shallow and characters interaction is really limited
    - World is dull and empty
    - Challenges are baby hard
    - Overall game is way too easy, seems to be aiming the 11 year olds

    + A small batch of levels are gorgeous and feel like nostalgic sonic
  78. Muerto
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Hands down the best 3d sonic game.

    Graphics: 8/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Story: 7/10
    Soundtrack: 9000/10
    Boss fights : 10/10
    Japanese Eggman voice: 10/10

    You can fish with Big the cat!
    Sega really snapped with this game.
  79. Lampone00
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    No game is perfect, but this game is really good, I would give it a 9 because I’m a Sonic Fan, but I would be too biased. Anyway, 06 was 16 (f word) years ago. Who. Cares. It was bad? Yes, maybe. However it isn’t that bad to be still talked 16 years later. Grow up. Anyway, back to Frontiers review.

    “Uh, Sonic should’ve died in 2D” What about Mario then? “Same thing for Mario” No. After    No game is perfect, but this game is really good, I would give it a 9 because I’m a Sonic Fan, but I would be too biased. Anyway, 06 was 16 (f word) years ago. Who. Cares. It was bad? Yes, maybe. However it isn’t that bad to be still talked 16 years later. Grow up. Anyway, back to Frontiers review.

    “Uh, Sonic should’ve died in 2D”

    What about Mario then?

    “Same thing for Mario”

    No. After 10 years of cringe-jokes, bad writing we finally got a game where Sonic takes itself seriously again. It was never meant for kids. It was meant for everyone. Yeah the movies did him dirty (I’m not saying the movies are bad, they are REALLY good. Thing is, they made Sonic character for kids. It make sense since he’s still a kid there but then everyone will think he is. When he’s not.)

    “Image being a kid, he would be bored playing this game”

    Are you that kid? Stop self projecting. Why we have to treat Kids like they are stupid? Super Paper Mario was 14 years ago. Do I really have to explain what I’m saying? That game aged like fine wine. Bowser’s Inside Story is another one. And this will do the same because it’s good. It’s so good. Cyberspace is the “eh, okay” of the game, I see the potential, it can be improved. And here I thought I would hate this game, I hate open worlds and I don’t like Zelda at all, but I respect it because that’s just me, Zelda makes good games. Wait, silly me, this is an “Open Zone” game (coping? Maybe) but well, I liked it. Maybe that’s why it worked. I recommend it to you all.    … Expand
  80. Damashi
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Now that I have finished this game I can say with confidence this is the best Sonic game, and is my new favorite, and that the story made me cry multiple times. Last Boss kinda sucks, but as a cohesive whole I'd rate this game a 9/10. It has its issues, 2D Cyberspace sucks, 3D Cyberspace is too stiff, and should have controlled, like the Open Zone. The pop in is rough, theres some jank inNow that I have finished this game I can say with confidence this is the best Sonic game, and is my new favorite, and that the story made me cry multiple times. Last Boss kinda sucks, but as a cohesive whole I'd rate this game a 9/10. It has its issues, 2D Cyberspace sucks, 3D Cyberspace is too stiff, and should have controlled, like the Open Zone. The pop in is rough, theres some jank in a lot of places especially in terms of animation, but I'd still rate it a 9/10 despite all these flaws.

    Took me roughly 20 hours to 100% the game, and I felt like that is the perfect length for this style of game.

    Combat was good, but could definitely be expanded upon in future entries. The red seeds of power make Sonic do way too much damage if you level up strength, so its hard to enjoy how good the combat is when enemies die too fast.

    Movement overall feels really good, and I like the accessibility options for it a lot. I would like the physics of the game to be closer to Adventures 1 & 2 , and I'd like the drop dash to control closer to the 3d spindash from those games, but in terms of just moving Sonic in the open zone he feels great.

    I hope future games also bring back the unleashed art style. Fix the art style , fix the jank, and keep this same tone, and direction for the story, and the next game could be an easy 10/10.    … Expand
  81. vermarci20
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This game has a pretty good story, controls, music and the open-zone and cyberspace are enjoyable in their own way, it's just amazing. I think we got Sonic back with this game.
  82. CrunchyMadoka
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    While there is a bit of jank. This game definitely captures the feel of Sonic and is such a love letter to fans of the franchise! All of the great things about this title outweigh the minor flaws and Sega definitely poured their heart and soul into this game, it clearly delivers as the greatest Sonic game I have ever played
  83. HeroineofRhymes
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    i thoroughly enjoyd this game from start to finish, everything fom the gameplay, music, dialogue and story is all around amazing. The game is very unpolished but not in a bad way this game sets a good foundation for future titles in the series with everything that can be improved on, this game is everything i wanted and sonic needed to be to be recognized and respected again as a gamingi thoroughly enjoyd this game from start to finish, everything fom the gameplay, music, dialogue and story is all around amazing. The game is very unpolished but not in a bad way this game sets a good foundation for future titles in the series with everything that can be improved on, this game is everything i wanted and sonic needed to be to be recognized and respected again as a gaming icon. Sega and Sonic Team thanks for all the effort you put in to make this such an enjoyable experience for us fans new and old.… Expand
  84. SonicFanboy
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    With this game Sonic Team have struck gold, although this game has alot of jank there is alot of potential if they do this again but with more polish.. Speedrunning this game is alot of fun and running around can be very fun too. This is a very promising start and deserves a 8/10 from me
  85. Aveqassu
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    The game is fun and the open world has many activities combat is solid story is good titan bosses very good and fun overall very good and fun sonic game
  86. NeonTH
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely the best Sonic game since SA2 from Sonic Team.

    Open world is really nice and interesting to explore, puzzles are not tough but not boring either.
    Characters are finally alive after over a decade.
    Cyberspaces are cheap rip-offs mostly from Sonic Generations, but some of them are still fun to play.
    Combat system is really good, finally Sonic has something more than homing attack.
    Main bosses are INSAINLY good! Music as always on fire.
    And the story is finally good aswell
    The game's lenght is finally over 3 hours. It took me 16hrs to beat the game for the first time and another 16 hours to beat the game for 100% (max levels, all maps unlocked, every fishing is on 100%, all achievments, all levels, all memories collected, secret boss) from start to finish.

    The only downsights are very poor final boss, leveling up by 1lvl at a time by coko, broken physics in cyberspace levels and their overall poor design. And very disapponting post-game content (there is none)

    But SONIC IS FINALLY GOOD SINCE GENERATIONS. And we need to show our support for developer team! And also for the people who are responsible for such a great vocals and soundtrack overall. AND THANK YOU IAN FLYNN!    … Expand
  87. Bluesfire
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    What an absolutely phenomenal experience. Very legitimately the best Modern Sonic experience we’ve ever gotten. This game is more than just a good Sonic game, it’s a great game in general.

    The story is amazing, and the deepest dive into Sonic lore we’ve had since the Adventure era, which I really appreciated. Sonic lore is deep and rich, and I’m glad we’re back to exploring it instead    What an absolutely phenomenal experience. Very legitimately the best Modern Sonic experience we’ve ever gotten. This game is more than just a good Sonic game, it’s a great game in general.

    The story is amazing, and the deepest dive into Sonic lore we’ve had since the Adventure era, which I really appreciated. Sonic lore is deep and rich, and I’m glad we’re back to exploring it instead of ignoring it.

    Gameplay was something I was worried about when the first trailers and showings dropped, and I was very happily surprised to find that the Open-Zone formula is near perfect. The player finally has the freedom they crave as Sonic, and can traverse the zones and game as they please, which is a very welcomed change of pace.

    There is a very rich feeling of progression to the game. As you play it more and more, upgrading Sonic's stats and learning the Zones and the different means of exploring them becomes second nature. There's a level of fluidity here that we've never seen in a mainline Sonic title, and it's extremely satisfying.

    The amount of content in the game is also a huge surprise to me. The initial showings of the game had me worried the game was only going to have large open areas with nothing to do in them, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. The fact that my first 100% play through of this Sonic game was 21 hours long is amazing and goes to show just how much there is to do here.

    All in all, this game is amazing and I highly recommend everyone give it a chance. It really feels great knowing that this game is as good as it is!

    Welcome back, Sonic. We missed you!    … Expand
  88. Xl0e
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Sega has set a great foundation for what we need in a sonic game, I enjoyed every minute of it not including the final boss which ruined the hype build up from the previous bosses, but i had an overall great experience.

    The way the characters interacted with each other was my personal highlight as it was such a fresh start from the last decade on how they were written, THIS is Sonic's    Sega has set a great foundation for what we need in a sonic game, I enjoyed every minute of it not including the final boss which ruined the hype build up from the previous bosses, but i had an overall great experience.

    The way the characters interacted with each other was my personal highlight as it was such a fresh start from the last decade on how they were written, THIS is Sonic's true world. How the world has been portrayed has left me amazed with all the previous games referenced to make it all an official cannon and not a cheesy reference like previous games have done. (even a Sonic Boom reference was mentioned which caught me by surprise, makes me wonder what they will do with that in the next game)

    Only problem with the game was the cyberspace control, and i was going to mention the reuse of previous games for level design but it was KINDA justified from the last island where sage basically mentions that, so I felt like I couldn't really complain as some stages where original, just wish there was more of them.

    But I will just say they better see these user scores over the critics because WE know what we want in a sonic game WE are the ones who know sonic better than anyone else so WE know what makes sonic good.

    Cheers to a bright future for sonic.    … Expand
  89. oasuke
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    We have been waiting a decade for a Sonic game like this, and it finally delivers. This is a major step in the right direction compared to Colors, Lost World & Forces. Backstory, Character interactions, an intriguing plot and most important of all, fun and interesting gameplay. I was quite surprised when they even allowed you to adjust parameters relating to Sonic's speed and control. IWe have been waiting a decade for a Sonic game like this, and it finally delivers. This is a major step in the right direction compared to Colors, Lost World & Forces. Backstory, Character interactions, an intriguing plot and most important of all, fun and interesting gameplay. I was quite surprised when they even allowed you to adjust parameters relating to Sonic's speed and control. I actually found the open world concept and exploration more fun than the cyber space levels. Huh, who would've thought?… Expand
  90. VyseHD
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    I played it on ps5, but the Pc Version is far far better, pop ins in the first world are nearly zerooo and the Rest of the game i Said in other reviews!
    Really good job
  91. Spiderlight_
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers is definitely the best game in the series, both in terms of plot and gameplay. The soundtrack is amazing.
    The wait was totally worth it, I look forward to the next proposal from Sonic Team, I really want to know how they continue the story with the new direction they gave it.
    In my opinion, the game is a 10 out of 10.
  92. Beerus_2
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Sonic is back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  93. GOTYEldenRing1
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontier is a very fast-paced game on a huge map. And it is an open world 3D action RPG game. Ninja, Naruto, Inuyasha, Sekiro, Ookami, and Son Goku such as Ninja, Naruto, Goku, etc. are the best in this game where you can run at super fast speeds and have fun fighting.
  94. Inuyasha17
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontier is the best game ever. I like the action and the huge open world.
  95. RockeyX
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Best Sonic game ever, since Unleashed!
    Great story and so much fun, a lot of things to do
    Sega finally find the way to the modern Sonic games.
  96. Inuyasha1
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    크... 드디어... 오래 기다렸다... 존버는 승리한다! 소닉 프론티어 출시!!
    방금 해봤는데 확실히 소닉 프론티어 근접 타격감도 진짜 좋고 근접전투 진짜 최고임
  97. MilesKnetter110
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This game truly set Sonic back on stage. Wonderful graphics, soundtrack, story and gameplay.
  98. Justarandomuser
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    -Interesting story
    -Sonic serious
    -Beautiful atmosphere
    -Fast yet precise gameplay
    -Both the cyberspace and the world are fun
    -Some textures and a few shadows are weak even on full graphics.
  99. pKLs
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Customizing option is the best feature in this game. I had to deal with it quite a long but It was the best movement I have ever felt in any video game.
  100. Therealbuffoon
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This is my new favorite 3D Sonic Game PERIOD! The level design, platforming in the open zone, the sense of speed and incredible combat are all top tier. You can tell that this was a labor of love from SEGA and it paid off BIG TIME. Do yourself a favor and pick this one up and ignore all the haters mentally stuck in 2006. This is a brave and bold new direction for the franchise and SonicThis is my new favorite 3D Sonic Game PERIOD! The level design, platforming in the open zone, the sense of speed and incredible combat are all top tier. You can tell that this was a labor of love from SEGA and it paid off BIG TIME. Do yourself a favor and pick this one up and ignore all the haters mentally stuck in 2006. This is a brave and bold new direction for the franchise and Sonic just smashed all expectations!… Expand
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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Ragequit.gr
    Dec 9, 2022
    83
    Sonic's entry into new, for him, gaming paths is overall successful, despite any problems. With a little polish and attention to detail, the next game in the series has the foundations in place to finally look eternal rival Mario in his three-dimensional, bubbly eyes.
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  2. GameStar
    Nov 29, 2022
    62
    As a 3D Sonic a step in the right direction. The open world has a lot to offer but gets lost in redundancy.
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  3. PC Games
    Nov 26, 2022
    70
    Quotation forthcoming.
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