Sonic Frontiers

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 730 Ratings

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  1. Samuel8517
    Nov 9, 2022
    9
    Sonic Frontiers é simplesmente maravilhoso é um dos melhores jogos do Sonic em anos da pra ver nos mínimos detalhes que os devs realmente se esforçaram aqui é simplesmente um absurdo alguns críticos darem notas como 2/10 pra um jogo de tão alto nível como esse claro que o jogo não é perfeito mas essa nota nem de longe condiz com a real qualidade dele esse jogo vale pelo menos um 7.5 praSonic Frontiers é simplesmente maravilhoso é um dos melhores jogos do Sonic em anos da pra ver nos mínimos detalhes que os devs realmente se esforçaram aqui é simplesmente um absurdo alguns críticos darem notas como 2/10 pra um jogo de tão alto nível como esse claro que o jogo não é perfeito mas essa nota nem de longe condiz com a real qualidade dele esse jogo vale pelo menos um 7.5 pra cima e nota que eles deram é totalmente injusta mas enfim Sonic Frontiers é um ótimo jogo e isso é fato… Expand
  2. JesseVED
    Nov 9, 2022
    9
    Undoubtedly the best 3D Sonic game, the exploration, the battles, the soundtrack, everything is of a high level and although the game has visible flaws such as pop-in, this does not make it a mediocrity as some want to sell means (at least they are few), in short, this is the way.
  3. pepsi271
    Nov 18, 2022
    9
    Nice game, i love sonic frontiers! Really, one of the best games of my life, but not a 10
  4. Hypersmash
    Nov 16, 2022
    9
    Besides the cyberspace level controls being slippery as hell this was everything I've been wanting In a sonic game. Story was taken seriously, music was good (as always) and just felt fun running as sonic. I did feel like after ares island the game started to shift a bit in the quality of the level design but this is a solid foundation sonic team can definitely build upon.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. Ryaigon
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Have never been blown away since Sonic Unleashed and Sonic and the Black Knight. Sonic is freaking back!
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. RonRonTM
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    This game had a lot riding on it, I really wanted it to be good. Thankfully, Sonic Team didn't make a joke for the 100th time, this game is spectacular, this is a step in the right direction for sonic, for the story, gameplay, and especially music. Sonic has a new "boost" mechanic that is in my opinion better than the previous boost games.

    this game was in a sense "sonics last chance",    This game had a lot riding on it, I really wanted it to be good. Thankfully, Sonic Team didn't make a joke for the 100th time, this game is spectacular, this is a step in the right direction for sonic, for the story, gameplay, and especially music. Sonic has a new "boost" mechanic that is in my opinion better than the previous boost games.

    this game was in a sense "sonics last chance", with a bigger budget, and a longer development time, it really was more ambitious than previous titles and it had to impress, and thankfully it did. This game felt enjoyable to play, and I was actively enjoying myself while playing it and not just playing a sonic game because it was a sonic game, This is a fantastic game and IMO a perfect step into what sonic can be. Sonic is back baby!    … Expand
  18. metacriticbac
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    one of the best sonic games of the past decade, sonic is fun to control, the story is interesting and the character interactions are full of life. the cyberspace themes being reused is disappointing, though.
  19. ElderPlonk
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    The best Sonic game since Generations, which was a fantastic game
    If they iron out some of this game's problems, we can have a truly masterpiece for the next one
  20. ItsToastyKing
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Story is great, combat and movement is awesome. My only issues were the pop ins and that I’m against Sonic’s new design. I prefer the longer quills like from Black Knight, Secret Rings, and Unleashed. Those two issues are just preferences though, that’s alright.

    Notice Sonic’s voice is deeper. If you don’t like it, think of it this way: Sonic has grown and matured. You can still hear his    Story is great, combat and movement is awesome. My only issues were the pop ins and that I’m against Sonic’s new design. I prefer the longer quills like from Black Knight, Secret Rings, and Unleashed. Those two issues are just preferences though, that’s alright.

    Notice Sonic’s voice is deeper. If you don’t like it, think of it this way: Sonic has grown and matured. You can still hear his comical voices here and there, but in this game he says some stuff that makes him sound like a grown adult. Even Tails, Sonic’s long time best friend and partner, faces a change within himself that I won’t spoil, as it serves a potential outcome that Sonic will be going solo from now on for his next adventures (Thats all I’m saying).

    Other than that, you may encounter some bugs but thats simply unavoidable. NOT GAME BREAKING. Go from point A to B the way you are supposed to and don’t try anything freaky that would bug you. The bugs in this game are mostly user initiated, not from the game itself.    … Expand
  21. Neowl
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Awesome platforming fun from start to finish, only a few bits of jank keep this one from being a perfect 10.
  22. TOG285
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is competing with sonic generations for my favorite sonic game

    It has it's flaws, it's a bit janky at times but this formula is just what Sonic team needed, if they expand upon it then we'll get a 10/10 game soon.

    My only issue with it is how post-game is handled, you can't go back to fight previous bosses which kind of sucks, the replay value is also not that great on the same save, you'll have to start a new one, but you will have fun on that new one.

    Keep it up Sonic Team, good job    … Expand
  23. SuperSonicGabe
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic Frontiers Is fantastic it's got its flaws but it's amazing as I avid sonic fan and the lore drops and the story enterally the game play is awesome but not perfect (same for the story) but it's very fun but there is pretty much no momentum in the game it doesn't really matter until you go to Cyber Space which is the worst part of the game the Cyber Space levels are awful and it uses old level design it's one of the reason it's a nine not a ten along with other nit pics and stuff that only bothers me and me only in conclusion the game is not perfect but it's great it has its flaws but that's what sequels are for and to critics shut up the game is awesome if you're thinking about buying it do it RIGHT NOW!!!

    : SPOILERS! the final two islands are just the first island split up which is another reason why it's not a ten:    … Expand
  24. Jakegammer64
    Nov 16, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic Frontiers is a new enjoyable experience for Sonic I think the game is really fun it has its flaws like every game like Cyrus face or the final two islands I overall things on a picture is good I wish the starter space levels were a bit better of a better FedEx a nd you will love to be nine and new assets but they're not obviously like playing the phone with you basically same thing as crooners Island but overall it was good.… Expand
  25. Frogify
    Nov 16, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game has a better story than all the entries in the series since sonic unleashed. Obviously, the pop-in is bad but I rarely found it to be an issue in my play-through. There are some glitches which is to almost be expected from any new game coming out at this point. The only two major complaints I have are about the cyberspace levels controlling terribly and the 2D segments in an open-zone 3D environment that awkwardly transition from 2D to 3D with no way to go back the way you came. The only cyberspace levels I liked were the ones that were entirely 3D, but most of them aren't designed with how sonic controls in this game in mind and instead just byte sized versions of level layouts from the games they came from with only 4 level themes throughout the entire game that are specifically nostalgia pandering which is one of the things I feel like keeps holding every new mainline release back regardless of how much they innovate like they did in this game. Also the final boss could've been better.… Expand
  26. MrBeanieMan
    Nov 16, 2022
    9
    This game is absolutely incredible. This game is a 9/10 for me. Maybe even a 10/10 if I can look past its flaws. The game is really good. Ending feels kinda rushed, and the cyberspace controls aren't too great. But I don't care! This game is amazing! 100 percent worth your money!
  27. ReshawnStar
    Dec 5, 2022
    9
    The game is great!
    The music is amazing, and the fights and everything about this game made it my favorite sonic game right now but I only give it a 9 because it wasn't giving its very all with sonic’s moves and difficulty.
  28. dirtkiller23
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    Simply incredible,a marvel in boss design and world design,with slight bugs that aren't critical to the experience.
    It's amazing
  29. sephiroth42
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    Es el primer juego de Sonic que juego y me sorprendió, la historia es decente, la jugabilidad es divertida, el soundtrack de este juego es muy bueno.
  30. LegooooMan
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    The best 3d sonic game in years. The soundtrack is 10/10, some things can be fixed but the game is really enjoyable.
  31. MarkProductions
    Nov 18, 2022
    9
    Against all odds and expectations I had, this turned out to be something truly special. The more you put into the game, the more you get out of it. Great for any Sonic fan and 3D action game fan
  32. Santopotter
    Nov 18, 2022
    9
    If Sonic Frontiers Showed something is that Sonic Team still has motivation and ambition, for a lot of people find the game a bit janky and it is...this a new territory for the Team, however like everyone are saying, it's the step on the right direction to the blue blur and Sonic Team,
    Pros
    -Sonic, even if he has a slow start on his speed, he's pretty easy to hand, adding a plus on more    If Sonic Frontiers Showed something is that Sonic Team still has motivation and ambition, for a lot of people find the game a bit janky and it is...this a new territory for the Team, however like everyone are saying, it's the step on the right direction to the blue blur and Sonic Team,
    Pros
    -Sonic, even if he has a slow start on his speed, he's pretty easy to hand, adding a plus on more casual people or places were it requires precise platforming
    -The combat is pretty fun once you gain access to the new skills Sonic has.
    -The progression system works pretty good, it doesn't feel forced, since you can go without upgrading any of the attributes.
    - Characters knowing their flaws and strengths making a good character development, showing that they can be better
    -The islands are well structured, including every aspect of it, except the 4th Island
    -The story is one of the best Sonic ever had, includibng every aspect about the origins of the Chaos Emeralds and some aspect that also affect the lore of Sonic Adventure 1
    -Sonic being able to do more that one thing is a big step forward instead of being just a 2 buttons game, this made one of the greatest experience for me.
    -The mini games and missions are pretty fun, Big¿s big return with and amazing mini game
    -Amazing soundtrack with a big variety of Rock, techno, orchestral, metal and lofi
    Cons
    -Rhea Island just feel weak and I think it could've been done more
    -Speed/Rings leveling is way too tedious
    -The Combat while being good it could get a bit repetitive.
    Conclusion
    Sonic Frontiers is a great game and a fantastic Sonic game, there is a diamong in the rough, but I feel that Sonic team could make it even better, they have the formula the only need to polish it, a more engaging and challenging combat could be a great addttion and make momentum based stages or place could be a great idea in the future, they already found the momentum with the drop dash, but I think they could make it on base sonic, I'm very excited of the new future that Sonic has, and hoping that he will continue going into new Frontiers    … Expand
  33. Worldjumper
    Nov 19, 2022
    9
    I grew up with this franchise and have lamented for over a decade that the games just aren't any good anymore. It was sad to watch my favorite character as a child turn into a bumbling laugh track desperate to appeal to the meme audience. And that's fine and fun to an extent, but that's all Sonic was for a very long time.
    Then comes Frontiers, I was really worried about this one. Open    I grew up with this franchise and have lamented for over a decade that the games just aren't any good anymore. It was sad to watch my favorite character as a child turn into a bumbling laugh track desperate to appeal to the meme audience. And that's fine and fun to an extent, but that's all Sonic was for a very long time.
    Then comes Frontiers, I was really worried about this one. Open world games are usually some of my favorites and half the reason I ever enjoyed 06 was the big hub worlds to just run around in. Now I get Sonic in a big open space and that's the main point of the game? That sounds amazing!
    The only reason I'm not ranking this a 10 is a very simple one. The jump should not kill all of my momentum. It really hurts the platforming overall. If I could maintain my speed into a jump and even some of that dreaded M word this would be an easy 10/10 for me.
    Let's do it to it, and hope we get more Sonic of this quality in the years to come.    … Expand
  34. Sonicfans
    Nov 19, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After Kronos island all the islands suck include help friends save the star fall island at the end bla bla bla. But that’s pretty good… Expand
  35. Ash_X
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic Frontiers is one of the best 3D Sonic Games ever made and it's a good start for the redemption of Sonic, i know that the game has pop-in and for some of you,Sonic is too slow,but,the game has customizable options for a reason,the Cyberspace levels were perfect even if they had only 4 themes,it was so fun seeing old Sonic levels and the story THE STORY WAS SO GOOD, Ian Flynn did a GREAT job,hoping that the next Sonic game is written by him… Expand
  36. Todaisoru
    Nov 22, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I absolutely adored it from start to almost finish, not a masterpiece for sure but extremely enjoyable, especially the first two islands and especially in my case, the second one Ares.

    While the third one Chaos was aesthetically and visually pleasing for its volcanic setting, the 2D sections ruined a lot of the fun I had playing the first two, it still was pretty enjoyable albeit slightly annoying, I genuinely wish Sega would just drop the 2D sections all together because they offer no form of enjoyment whatsoever in sonic.

    As for the final "Island" which we all know it's basically the latter part of Kronos, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, certainly more enjoyable than Chaos' multiple 2D segues. However the one main critique I have is that Sonic team DEFINITELY needs more employees because I heard they were only 60 at most, hence why the game was cut this much because of Sega's stupid "not wanting to wait" decisions, I'm still thankful Izuka fought Sega to give him another year because good lord it would've been a disaster if he couldn't convince them.

    Now, the story wasn't Unleashed or black knight level of quality, or hell even the first two adventure games quality, but it's way way WAY better than what we got in the Pontaff era, and to that I say, thank you Flinn, for once in a whole decade of mediocre writing, I actually saw every cutscenes without cringing about the awful dialogues.
    It was super relaxing seeing them just interact naturally in this weird environment, especially the Sonic and knuckles dynamic, you can tell they genuinely care for each other even if they bicker a lot.

    The exploration is extremely satisfying and I found myself immersed so much that I just didn't want to let go of the Island and go to the other one, it was a blast.
    The cyberspace levels though..not so much, now some are really good but then you realize it's literally the same level design as previous Sonic games and it's just sad thinking that the best parts about the levels were old levels that were already enjoyable on their own with their own aesthetic instead of green hill again for the love of god, but overall it was alright, and either way it's just bonus content anyways so I'll give it a pass.

    The bosses were the highlight of the game, we need and I mean NEED this type of boss formula in future sonic games, because between the music that literally made me almost tear up of joy and the amazing spectacle that Super Sonic vs the Titans was, it honestly more than delivered, it's insane to think that these weren't final boss type of bosses because they're too good..

    Which makes me question the decision as to what the heck was even the final boss? It was so out of the blue and really weird, and that's only when you play the hard mode, if you're on easy or normal you'll just get a QTE for like 10 seconds and the boss is gone, it was extremely confusing and I guess really displeasing given the normal bosses were the best part of the game.

    Overall though, I spent 22 hours total because I wanted to 100% and it is quite satisfying seeing all the maps fully unlocked so I enjoyed 100%ing it. And I gave it a 9 because, many people would say it's a 7 but in terms of enjoyment in my personal opinion, it's above that. Not a 10 but not a 7 either, so a 9 would fit perfectly in what I experienced in the game (I'm talking about it as a sonic game, I'd give it an 8 if we're talking about it being a standalone game)

    And I'm hopeful that future games will be great if not even superior of what frontiers showed us, and please sonic team, no more green hill, chemical plant or sky sanctuary, nor 2D sections, just be an original fully 3D fame and I guarantee you, many people will enjoy it.    … Expand
  37. M4ximusPinho
    Nov 22, 2022
    9
    This game is far from perfect, but its a step in the right direction. One of the best Sonic games i've ever played, keep up the good work Sonic Team, and good luck with all that is coming next!
  38. NavWal
    Nov 27, 2022
    9
    Great Game, one of the best Sonic games in a very long time. There are things to fix, but it is a very good game.
  39. nicthereviewer
    Dec 3, 2022
    9
    I have to say, Sonic Frontiers is in the Top 5 best sonic games of all time. While the true final boss was lackluster, I didn't care because almost everything else weighed it down. The open world and visuals were breathtaking, the storytelling and character development were a massive step up to what the meta era brought to the table, and some of the boss fights were the best boss fights inI have to say, Sonic Frontiers is in the Top 5 best sonic games of all time. While the true final boss was lackluster, I didn't care because almost everything else weighed it down. The open world and visuals were breathtaking, the storytelling and character development were a massive step up to what the meta era brought to the table, and some of the boss fights were the best boss fights in not only sonic history, but video game history as general. I really hope SEGA keeps going in this open world direction and Ian Flynn keeps writing more sone games. It could be a 10/10 game if there was no pop-in, cyber-space physics were better, true final boss wasn't an Ikuruga minigame, and many more nitpicks making this a 8.5/10 sonic game. The only reason it says 9/10 is because it won't let me choose 8.5/10.But anyways, this is must play sonic game for both sonic and non-sonic fans.… Expand
  40. DeDe_Otsusuki
    May 22, 2023
    9
    9/10 It has Finaly a good story after Sonic Unleashed. Its with an brand new Formel, the Open Zones! This formel is not mastered by Sonic Team but good. I hope Sonic Frontiers 2 will have also Open Zones but this time in Perfect! Where the False thinks from Frontiers get removed because the Pop-Ins and stuff like that is anoying af.
  41. cauecol903
    Dec 20, 2022
    9
    Sonic is finally back, this game is the best since Unleashed, period. Besides some flaws, its a solid 9/10.
  42. Navas7-
    Dec 23, 2022
    9
    It's a fantastic game with some tiny issuse!
    Hope it fixes in the next updates in 2023
  43. DarkAronest
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    Sonic Frontiers is easily an 8.5 Game, the Story is decent, the Gameplay is good but I wish the platforming would be more on the ground instead in the Air, The Combat is more Cinematic then actual then engaging like Bayoneta 3 or Devil May Cry, the Controls feel very much like SA1 but I wish there was Momentum in the Game, but the upcoming Updates could really turn the Game from a 8.5 to aSonic Frontiers is easily an 8.5 Game, the Story is decent, the Gameplay is good but I wish the platforming would be more on the ground instead in the Air, The Combat is more Cinematic then actual then engaging like Bayoneta 3 or Devil May Cry, the Controls feel very much like SA1 but I wish there was Momentum in the Game, but the upcoming Updates could really turn the Game from a 8.5 to a solid 10 outa 10 Game, overall Solid Game but lacks in physics and to much Pop in… Expand
  44. Dubeau
    Jul 17, 2023
    8
    Sonic Frontiers is a nice adventure/rpg style game. The story is pretty good. You got 4-5 large worlds. The graphics are excellent. The speed of the game is surprisingly fast at time. Very nice sounds, voice overs and music. That said there are some annoyance. The first Titan is kind of a pain to beat. Wyvern is also painful the firt time you meat him because it's a bad sequence. CertainsSonic Frontiers is a nice adventure/rpg style game. The story is pretty good. You got 4-5 large worlds. The graphics are excellent. The speed of the game is surprisingly fast at time. Very nice sounds, voice overs and music. That said there are some annoyance. The first Titan is kind of a pain to beat. Wyvern is also painful the firt time you meat him because it's a bad sequence. Certains stages gives you a very poor sens of perspective. And the Tomb puzzle is absolutely atrocious. That said, overall the gameplay is pretty tight. The items are getting a bit useless around the end, and the fishing part is kind of cheating on the levels. But even that is acceptable for players that don't want to grind forever. I give it 85%. I enjoyed it a lot. It lasted around 22-24 hours.… Expand
  45. 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
  46. Windy
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    Pretty good sonic game. I had loads of fun playing this and I still do after completing it. Sonic feels really good to control in the open world and the world is full of little puzzles, bosses and so on. My problem Is that there is no specific change of theme to any of the platforms in the islands, they all look the same in every island and get pretty tiring a few hours after playing.Pretty good sonic game. I had loads of fun playing this and I still do after completing it. Sonic feels really good to control in the open world and the world is full of little puzzles, bosses and so on. My problem Is that there is no specific change of theme to any of the platforms in the islands, they all look the same in every island and get pretty tiring a few hours after playing. Another issue is Cyberspace levels. The controls are horrible and the levels have barely any length. The story is really good comparing to other sonic games, but its nothing mind blowing, It is a decent story. I recommend this game to everyone especially sonic fans and I wanna see sonic expand in the future on what has been built in frontiers.… Expand
  47. SaltyShellduck
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was really good, but nowhere near perfect. I still really love it though.
    I'll talk about my gripes with the game here.

    The open zones were great, but the variety between them wasn't very strong.
    The first island, Kronos, consists of some forests and open plains. The second island, Ares, consists of deserts and canyons. The third island, Chaos, consists of volcanic and tropical scenery, but mostly the former. The last two islands, however, look almost exactly like Kronos Island. Out of the two, Rhea Island, is actually part of the same landmass as Kronos, so I can give it slack there. The last island, Ouranos, is not part of the same landmass, and really the only differentiating feature of Ouranos is its flowery fields.

    The Cyber Space levels were alright. I liked the 3D ones well enough, but most of the 2D ones left a bad taste in my mouth. They weren't bad, but they certainly weren't good either. It's most likely due to Sonic's controls in Cyber Space feeling much different than they feel outside of them. I will also say this, the reused themes in the Cyber Space stages are atrocious. Green Hill, Chemical Plant, Sky Sanctuary, and City Escape. That's it. There are 30 Cyber Space levels, all of which use only those four themes, and even level designs taken right out of Sonic Generations. I don't care if there's a story reason for it, it's just super bland and boring. Honestly, if they used different themes and/or more of them, this wouldn't be as much of a bother for me, but I've seen enough Green Hill in the last 11 years of my life.

    But out of the 20+ hours that I played, only around 10% of that time was spent in the Cyber Space stages. Another 10% was spent fishing (I liked it, it was very relaxing), and then the other 80% was spent running around the islands doing some quirky puzzles, speeding through some little mini challenges, and fighting really cool bosses. It was nice to see how they were still introducing a few new puzzle to do and guardians to fight at the final island, but there are still some buffed up reskins of guardians from previous islands. They were still fun to fight though, and were honestly quite the spectacle. If I had to list my least favourites though, I'd have to say Asura and Tank. The former is one of the first guardians you fight, and probably one of, if not the buggiest in the whole game. The latter is just more annoying to fight than others, so that's just me nitpicking.

    Another standout part of this game was the titan battles, which I loved. Giganto was a really cool first main boss. Wyvern was also cool, but not as cool as Giganto. Knight was amazing, except for the part where you ride on its saw shield. It shoots missiles at you while you're riding it, but you can't see where the missiles are coming from, so you basically just get juggled around as you try to steer the shield back towards the Knight. But aside from that, I think it was still probably my second favourite titan battle in the game because of how cool its design and the rest of its battle was. My least favourite was most definitely the last one, Supreme. Like all the other titans, its design was badass, but I felt that the battle was just a bit anticlimactic, but it's probably because you don't destroy it like you do with the other titans. The real final boss, The End, was literally just Ikaruga. I can't say anything clever about it, it's literally just Ikaruga. The End's monologue during that fight was also genuinely chilling, so props to that.

    The rest of the game was just good, great, awesome, outstanding, amazing.
    There are a couple of road bumps here and there, most of them being the Cyber Space levels, but other than those, this game is really god damn good. There were also a few bugs here and there that, while they didn't do anything harmful, they made me raise an eyebrow a few times.
    If you like Sonic games, play this game. If you don't like Sonic games, I dunno, you can decide.    … Expand
  48. 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.
  49. 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
  50. Onioncreature
    Dec 18, 2022
    8
    A highly enjoyable reinvention of the 3D Sonic format. While it does have flaws, I found the overall experience to be very compelling.
  51. spencerplewe
    Dec 24, 2022
    8
    While there are many little frustrating programming details that really make you question how thoroughly Sonic Team playtests their modern releases, Sonic Frontiers is nonetheless, dare I say it, a breath of fresh air for the franchise, providing a solid case of open-zone style gameplay for Sonic that feels really addictive. In addition, the music is solid, and the script - my, my, theWhile there are many little frustrating programming details that really make you question how thoroughly Sonic Team playtests their modern releases, Sonic Frontiers is nonetheless, dare I say it, a breath of fresh air for the franchise, providing a solid case of open-zone style gameplay for Sonic that feels really addictive. In addition, the music is solid, and the script - my, my, the SCRIPT - is the most impressive improvement as it incorporates many tastefully applied references to franchise lore, this time in such a mix that it actually builds the characters up and promises a very interesting future, both gameplay and story-wise.… Expand
  52. Dengamer
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    Sonic frontiers is the newest sonic game
    as a long time sonic fan i really enjoyed this game as a good path to the future or sonic
    its not perfect the pop in is atrocious at times. and the physics of the world can be kinda weird when sonic is launched from bumping on a rock when going at max speed.
    but there is a lot of fun to be had with a runtime of about 20 hours
  53. 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
  54. theprotagonist
    Jan 22, 2023
    8
    I wish the Cyberspace levels were longer. I also don't like some aspects of the writing--in particular some of the subtle changes to Amy's personality. I also don't like how meloncholy the music is in some of the open-world zones. It has a vibe almost like the Witcher 3, which is weird for a Sonic game.

    Otherwise, a very fun open-world game. The music for the boss battles is AWESOME.    I wish the Cyberspace levels were longer. I also don't like some aspects of the writing--in particular some of the subtle changes to Amy's personality. I also don't like how meloncholy the music is in some of the open-world zones. It has a vibe almost like the Witcher 3, which is weird for a Sonic game.

    Otherwise, a very fun open-world game. The music for the boss battles is AWESOME. Still bumping it. There are many, many any epic moments. The cyberspace levels are super fun while they last. Just running around the open zone levels is super fun. Not perfect, but a fun enjoyable game.    … Expand
  55. 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
  56. GUNSjk20
    Nov 26, 2022
    8
    Game is pretty great. 3rd play through and didn't feel like it was a chore. Playing with mods is a blast and makes for some funny moments.
  57. Xx_ammar10
    Nov 25, 2022
    8
    The problems are the cutscenes and nearly half of the cyberspace levels are mediocre or sometimes worse but everything else is decent to great
  58. epicgamereal
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    This game is NOT perfect. Momentum is odd at times, pop in is everywhere, sometimes combat is a slog, and cyberspace is outright bad, but as a whole Sonic Frontiers does what sonic should have done years ago: open world gameplay. The ability to go fast and explore massive worlds and take down overworld bosses unlike any other sonic game is incredible. If this is what is in store for SonicThis game is NOT perfect. Momentum is odd at times, pop in is everywhere, sometimes combat is a slog, and cyberspace is outright bad, but as a whole Sonic Frontiers does what sonic should have done years ago: open world gameplay. The ability to go fast and explore massive worlds and take down overworld bosses unlike any other sonic game is incredible. If this is what is in store for Sonic in the future, then sign me up.… Expand
  59. nobor1234
    Nov 19, 2022
    8
    Sonic frontiers is a a nice change of pace with its new direction in design.
    Pros:
    -An open world experience full to the brim with different activities and nice mini bosses with different combat mechanics. -I really had a blast just speeding through the islands, taking in the environments and just enjoying the beautiful backgrounds. -But what really stands out for me is the combat,    Sonic frontiers is a a nice change of pace with its new direction in design.
    Pros:
    -An open world experience full to the brim with different activities and nice mini bosses with different combat mechanics.
    -I really had a blast just speeding through the islands, taking in the environments and just enjoying the beautiful backgrounds.
    -But what really stands out for me is the combat, sonic really needed this for the longest time and they nailed his combat to my shock a very well controlled and easy to pick up combat design that's not complicated at all. I really hope sonic team improves on this system.
    -Another stand out spotlight moment is the music, goodness, whatever SEGA makes Sonic music they really know how to nail it. I really enjoyed the music, calming, but also the rock music is just......AMAZING!!
    -One more spot light, the super sonic bosses........EASILY the best that super sonic has ever been. Pure Coolness, awesomeness, and very well crafted fight cut scenes. I just loved it, and the rock music going along with it, just pure amazing.
    -Story is good, not amazingly great, but a lot better and put together then forces.
    Now the cons, not that many, but must be said.
    Cons:
    -Camera is not as bad as previous 3D sonic games, but if caught in a wrong angle, it can sometimes mess you up. But still needs improvement, but its better then previous.

    -Not alot of moves, by the time i got halfway through the game, I had all the moves, and the moves are cool, but there aren't a lot of them.

    - Final boss should have been a lot more cooler, but i won't spoil it.
    - Islands are good, but the last two use the same assets as the first island.
    -Cyber space, now where do i go from here? Ok, they are not bad, they are not long and annoying either, simple and short. But Sonic team really needs to let go of reusing past stages as filler for their games. They need to get back to using and creating actual special stages like in the old sonic games, While its good to remember past glory, its over staying its welcome. Now is the time to move on from that.

    Overall:
    Sonic frontiers is the positive step that sonic needed in his 3D career, now from this Sonic team needs to build on this system they have created and improve on it.
    I really liked it, and I would recommend this as a sonic fan to others.
    I will give this a solid 8 out of 10.

    Good job SEGA, Sonic team, you did good.    … Expand
  60. GratefulNate
    Dec 9, 2022
    8
    I finished Sonic Forces in about 4 hours. But I can't say the same for this game. I'm about 13 hours in and just started Chaos Island, so far I have to say this is the most engaging Sonic experience since Sonic Adventure 2.

    Ian Flynn is a fantastic writer and really captures the spirit of Sonic and his friends. If you're a fan of the Adventures games or the IDW Sonic comics, I would    I finished Sonic Forces in about 4 hours. But I can't say the same for this game. I'm about 13 hours in and just started Chaos Island, so far I have to say this is the most engaging Sonic experience since Sonic Adventure 2.

    Ian Flynn is a fantastic writer and really captures the spirit of Sonic and his friends. If you're a fan of the Adventures games or the IDW Sonic comics, I would absolutely at the very least watch the cutscenes. This is the best written Sonic story we've gotten in about 20 years.

    The music is a lovely mix of electronic for Cyberspace and Rock or Orchestral for the open zone and battles.

    As for the gameplay there is a lot here that does and does not work and I am happy to provide an organized list of the good and the bad:

    THE GOOD:

    -Open zone puzzles and challenges are easy but very fun and rewarding. IF anything they're designed to test your aptitude towards understanding the control scheme, which is very clever considering this controls like no other Sonic game.

    -The combat is some of the best combat I've ever seen. The combos and new abilities really give Sonic a whole lot more freedom in battle. The guardian battles are fun and engaging and the incidental enemies provide a decent enough challenge that make you want to fight them.

    -Exploration and platforming in open zone invokes one of the most liberating experiences I've felt in a Sonic game ever. THIS is where I feel Sonic games need to go in the next 10 years. Freely traversing the world, fighting bad guys, picking up chaos emeralds, and finding secret areas.

    -The titan boss battles are truly epic. Some of the best fights I've played in ages. These are fast paced, action-packed brawls that you just HAVE to experience for yourself. Imagine the final boss battles in previous 3D Sonic games but you have one for EVERY island.

    -You can configure Sonic to your liking in open zone areas. This is seriously the BEST feature in my opinion and gives this game the most versatile settings I've ever seen in a Sonic game.

    The bad:

    -The Koco quests are incredibly clunky. I understand their need to be incorporated into gameplay to serve the story and the challenges are fairly simple. But these quests can be incredibly tedious as the Koco just barely respond to your movements. Thankfully this is only a small portion of the game.

    -Some of the non-Koco quests feel a tad unfinished as some of the hints give you little to no direction as to where to go. This isn't a major problem as it's pretty easy to figure out, but it would help if this was improved considering this game is meant to be played by newcomers and returning fans.

    -The cyberspace stages are unavoidable but thankfully are over fairly quickly. Sonic Frontiers realizes Morio Kishimoto's vision for Sonic Forces, the player can complete the stages as fast or as slow as they choose. The biggest differences here are that you can unlock chaos emeralds faster and skip some of them by playing all the challenges (red rings, x number of rings, time trial, etc); the 2.5D stages are no longer the norm in favor of either 2D Rush style stages or a full 3D stage. Most surprisingly the boost has been stripped back. No longer are just able to just boost through enemies, rather boost serves as a tool to increase your speed. This can be incredibly frustrating if you're used to the proverbial boost-to-win tropes of previous Sonic games. Your adjustable physics in the open zone unfortunately do not impact cyberspace which is sad as the physics in the cyberspace feel fairly slippery in comparison to the open zone. While critics claim to love linear boost gameplay, I feel as if this style has overstayed its welcome and would like to see it phased out in future games in favor of the open format.
    -Memory tokens. This gives me trauma flashbacks to Sonic Unleashed's Sun and Moon medals, THANKFULLY, these aren't hard to get and you may find yourself enjoying the search for them.

    As a longtime fan, this game has to be one of the most engaging experiences I've had with the blue blur since Sonic Adventure 2. That really says a lot considering I've been very critical of his previous outings.

    7.8/10

    It has problems, yes. But it's a blast nonetheless.    … Expand
  61. Turtsy
    Nov 9, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Going into Frontiers as a long time sonic fan i was worried that we'd be in for another stinker. But it's precisely BECAUSE I've been with the franchise for so long that i loved this game to bits. It felt like it was made for me. The over the top anime boss fights, the more serious tone, the dialogue all contributed to a fantastic experience. It wasn't perfect though. There was some really bad pop in and Sonic's ground momentum felt weird which is a shame because otherwise he controls perfectly. The ending also felt rushed. As if they were like "oh **** We need something BIGGER to fight than the titans! **** it, throw the moon at them lmao." In that sense Frontiers could be a studio Trigger anime. Either way it was a great time and i cant wait for the next one. Sonic is back.… Expand
  62. 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
  63. CalebsCalamity
    Nov 9, 2022
    8
    A pretty decent game that shows lots of promise for the future of the franchise after many less savory titles.
  64. GenisXT
    Nov 9, 2022
    8
    While the game has its rough edges, specially in the technical deparment, the game is clearly a very good direction for Sonic Games, I always thought that Cyberspace would be the thing I like the most and for my surprise, it isnt. I don't like the way they made Cyberspace levels because Sonic feels very heavy. Like in Forces. But the open world is amazing. Popping is a constant issue, YouWhile the game has its rough edges, specially in the technical deparment, the game is clearly a very good direction for Sonic Games, I always thought that Cyberspace would be the thing I like the most and for my surprise, it isnt. I don't like the way they made Cyberspace levels because Sonic feels very heavy. Like in Forces. But the open world is amazing. Popping is a constant issue, You don't see clearly where you are heading. Textures are a bit low quality but the game is visually good. As for the story. Its pretty good. For SA2 fans, This is gem. Boss fights are epic, combat is not just a button smasher while keeping it friendly for newcomers... This is a very good game. Hope we get fixes for popping and a boss fight select to replay those epic fights.… Expand
  65. slicksquid
    Nov 9, 2022
    8
    Sonic Frontiers feels like a desperate breath of fresh air into the series.

    It is not perfect by any means - cyberspace levels are hit or miss and some are genuinely AWFUL to go through and S rank (3-7 lmao), pop in is an issue though it's not a big deal to me, and there are a few minor bugs that I have encountered only twice in my 15 hours of playtime so far. However, everything else    Sonic Frontiers feels like a desperate breath of fresh air into the series.

    It is not perfect by any means - cyberspace levels are hit or miss and some are genuinely AWFUL to go through and S rank (3-7 lmao), pop in is an issue though it's not a big deal to me, and there are a few minor bugs that I have encountered only twice in my 15 hours of playtime so far. However, everything else outshines it. The story is great with the help of Ian Flynn, known for the Sonic IDW comics. The voice acting is okay for the most part, Amy's in particular is wonderful. Character interactions are great and feel so much better than what we got in the last decade.

    Exploring the open world is genuinely great. I always find myself exploring to see what else there is to find instead of going to the main goal. Last night, I said I'd only play for another hour. Before I knew it, I had played for 8. (Also I do not understand the complaints about the world feeling "empty", I think stuff being spaced out is necessary given how fast Sonic goes.)

    But more or less, this game leaves a wonderful foundation for follow-ups. I cannot wait to see what the Sonic series brings in the future.

    P.S. The soundtrack is FIRE and they got Kellin Quinn from Sleeping with Sirens on it. 100/10 banger OST.

    Also, note for the PC version: The game uses Denuvo. It also doesn't support Unicode names.    … Expand
  66. Mohaaaa
    Nov 9, 2022
    8
    Its a beautiful sonic game which has (finally!) a more serious tone. You can clearly see its flaws but to be honest all of them are minor nitpicks except the cyberspace levels, as someone who enjoyed Unleashed and Generations a lot, the cyberspace levels are my biggest dissapointment since it has weird physics and controls really bad, but only in the cyberspace, in the open world SonicIts a beautiful sonic game which has (finally!) a more serious tone. You can clearly see its flaws but to be honest all of them are minor nitpicks except the cyberspace levels, as someone who enjoyed Unleashed and Generations a lot, the cyberspace levels are my biggest dissapointment since it has weird physics and controls really bad, but only in the cyberspace, in the open world Sonic controls really good! The bosses go insanely hard and the OST Slaps while keeping a good feeling of atmosphere, and no, the open world didnt feel empty at all, i was always doing stuff and it was pretty fun.

    Game never crashed or had low fps during my playthrough, it ran pretty well (60FPS cap was offputting though)

    Its not a perfect game but definetly worth your time    … Expand
  67. Nomadd
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    All that needs fixing is the Cyber Space levels and this game would be perfect.

    Edit: Final boss was disappointing so 8/10 now for me
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. DILLPICKLES
    Nov 18, 2022
    8
    I enjoyed sonic frontiers while it's not perfect I believe the it's a great start to what's to come next.
  71. 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.
  72. 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!
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. 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!
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. Trinima
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic Frontiers is a good game and a massive step in the right direction for the Sonic franchise. The actual gameplay is rock solid and will be a great foundation to build upon for future games. The way Sonic moves feels very similar to Sonic Lost World only it is way better as it isn't as stiff, is way faster, and the world gives a lot more room for the player to breathe and get a feel for how Sonic works.

    This is easily the best story since the Black Knight and I am so happy that Sega finally has some writers that love the franchise and respect the history of the characters. That being said, the main story regarding the intentions of the voice in Sonic's head was very predictable. Before the game was even out everyone already pretty knew that the voice was going to be the main villain this time around. Sage is a wonderful character and I really like what the writers tried to do with her. Based on the end credits scene I doubt this was the last we will see of her, which is a very good thing. The only real complaint I have is that there are some plot points that were brought up in the main story that are never given any closure such as, who actually made the chaos emeralds, why the master emerald was on Sonic's world, and where the super emeralds come into play. Maybe some of this is explained in a side story and I just didn't find it but if that is the case then I must say definitely feel like this information is important enough the lore of the entire franchise that it should be included in the main part of the story. Maybe Sega is planning a sequel or some DLC content that serves to explain some of this, which is definitely what it feels like.

    As I said earlier, the way Sonic moves and feels is really good. The fact that this game is using the same engine as Sonic Forces is insane as this game, for the most part, has none of the issues that Forces has. The only time I ever feel like Sonic's movement is bad is in some of the cyber space stages. In the open zone areas Sonic has a lot of movement options, the main one being the boost which is bound to the right trigger by default, which is why it feels a lot more Like Lost World to me. Sonic can also use the drop dash, which is cool I guess but I used it so infrequently that I have to ask why it was even included. The homing attack is on the action button again, just like in Sonic Unleashed, but this time it actually makes sense due to the way combat was handled in this game. I love all of the different moves Sonic can do in this game as It isn't too hard to pull off successful combos and it feels very satisfying. The only issues I had with the open world gameplay was the lack of invincibly frames after getting hit and the fact that every little piece of geometry has collision. The lack of a grace period after taking damage wasn't a huge deal as it keeps you on your toes but the collision was my worst nightmare. I would try boosting across the map to get to a certain location or try to do a cyloop to attack enemies or solve puzzles only to be flung in the air by some random rock sticking half an inch out of the ground. This has messed me up so many times that I wonder why nobody ever tried to smooth it out the terrain a little bit. To compensate, the devs basically made Sonic stick to the ground like he has magnets in his feet which has sent me plunging to my death multiple times during platform segments. The issues weren't bad enough to ruin the experience for me but it has definitely gotten to a point where I don't really find it funny anymore. The only portion of the gameplay that I straight up disliked was the cyber space stages. Mainly because they were so inconsistent. Sometimes I would find a stage that is really fun and well thought out, these are usually the ones ripped from other Sonic games, and sometimes I would find one that is just downright frustrating to play. By the time I made it to the last island I just didn't want to play cyber space stages anymore. That being said, the worst part of cyber space isn't even the level design. The worst part is the fact that this is the 5th mainline Sonic game in a row to use Green Hill Zone. After this, I never want to see Green Hill Zone again. Same thing with Chemical Plant and Sky Sanctuary. If you absolutely HAVE to bring old level themes back at least pick something else like Cyber Track from Sonic Advance 3, a level that would have actually made sense to end up in this game. It feels like the developers ran out of time towards the end as the last two islands are reusing the same theme as the first one which kind of cheapened the experience for me. I hope this is the last game in the franchise to reuse assets in this way.

    Sonic Frontiers is a very good game overall and I definitely think that it is worth the price. I can't wait to see where Sega take Sonic in the future and I can't wait to see what kind of mods come to this game    … Expand
  79. 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
  80. AspenTheRaven
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    Good game with fun combat, and challenging bosses. A little buggy at times but it isn't game breaking but the bugs do take me out of the experience. I would definitely recommend this if your looking for a fun open world (or open zone as its called) game.
  81. VoidReviewing
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    Ignore this review. Metacritic just loves giving me a 404 message when I'm trying to edit my review to be full. Just know I give this game a 8.1/10.
  82. imglitcha
    Nov 16, 2022
    8
    Since the first trailers came out, Sonic Frontiers seemed like an empty and boring video game to me. By surprise, this game turned out to be a gem that is not only fun but also visually beautiful. Running with Sonic feels very comfortable, I never felt that in another 3D game of the blue hedgehog. The cyberspace phases are fun, the story is the best because it redeems some aspects of theSince the first trailers came out, Sonic Frontiers seemed like an empty and boring video game to me. By surprise, this game turned out to be a gem that is not only fun but also visually beautiful. Running with Sonic feels very comfortable, I never felt that in another 3D game of the blue hedgehog. The cyberspace phases are fun, the story is the best because it redeems some aspects of the characters that were stuck. The main villain is very interesting and what to say about the soundtrack... a delicatessen.
    The cons of the game go along the line of the limitation imposed by the distance of drawing. It takes away from the illusion a bit when you can perfectly see the circle surrounding Sonic so that the objects on the map can appear. The puzzles are somewhat repetitive with a few exceptions.
    Regardless, the game is an excellent revival of the franchise. After years of stagnation and dark times, the hedgehog has a bright future. I hope Sega continues down this path and polishes up the flaws for the next one.    … Expand
  83. Neko38
    Nov 23, 2022
    8
    This is just beautiful. Has story that’s important about the game, pretty fast but Cyberspace physics are a bit…. Slippery. Overall, not bad at all. Better than Generations. Is it better than Sonic Adventure 2 ? No it’s not. But pretty close.
  84. MrEnergy
    Nov 17, 2022
    8
    It's been a while since I've been so captivated by a Sonic game, and while this one has some pretty glaring issues I think Sonic Frontiers is the best the blue-blur has been in a LONG while. My main issues with the game seem to stem purely from the actual stages in the game itself, not the MAIN aspect which was clearly stated to be the open-zone aspect. The controls in the "cyberspace"It's been a while since I've been so captivated by a Sonic game, and while this one has some pretty glaring issues I think Sonic Frontiers is the best the blue-blur has been in a LONG while. My main issues with the game seem to stem purely from the actual stages in the game itself, not the MAIN aspect which was clearly stated to be the open-zone aspect. The controls in the "cyberspace" stages of the game seem VERY janky and stiff, and although it may make sense from a plot perspective, reusing level design and aesthetics.. Yeah that seriously needs to end. My other main complaint here is the game, in my opinion, has a VERY underwhelming ending which I can't really get into due to spoilers but yeah, more of a personal thing but my friends seem to share that opinion.
    The POSITIVES though, yeah they most definitely outweigh the negatives. Seeing as this is Sonic's first journey into the open-world/open-zone genre I was expecting something pretty horrible to be honest but I'm happy to say here that I was proven wrong and THEN some. It's a concept that really sounds horrible on paper, y'know a buncha floating rails and puzzels everywhere littered around pretty environments but since it's Sonic, taking into account how fast you're moving around it works.. It works really well. Granted I would've preferred these rails and things better integrated with the open-zones aesthetically but I really see this as a good start! Another thing this game delivers on and THEN some is the soundtrack, this time around they seriously blew me away with such a mixed and diverse bag of music. With beautiful calming pieces of music surrounding the open areas with such gorgeous instruments like a tabla of all things, from the boss themes which is ripped straight out of my early 2000's childhood of laying in my room listening to bands like Pierce the Veil (Kellen Quinn actually featuring on almost every main theme providing vocals) and while the Cyberspae was the weakest part of the game for me, Tomoya Ohtani and the rest of the crew at SEGA created some GREAT Electronic/EDM/Dance pieces here that I can even imagine literal dance-clubs playing. I was actually very fond of the story this time around, an aspect to Sonic games I really haven't been crazy about since Sonic and The Black Knight way back in 2009. It's refreshing, the new writer Ian Flynn seriously delivered something impressive with his take on the characters and their dialogue, and to have a story actually hold real weight in the universe again really meant something to me.
    All around, as a first step in making things better with Sonic it's a REALLY great start and I hope they continue to listen to the community with what we like, dislike, and hearing that Sonic Team is expanding marks a seriously promising future for this franchise. A future entirely set in motion by Sonic Frontiers!    … Expand
  85. PrimeFighter
    Nov 18, 2022
    8
    Best Sonic game since Sonic Heroes or Unleashed. Sonic's controls are the smoothest they've been in years, and I'm happy he doesn't control like tank anymore. The story is excellent as well. Bosses are the highlight; this is the best Super Sonic we've gotten.
  86. Cyan__
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    I have to try it, but I'm confident on the fact that it won't betray me, like Sonic Forces.
    I've already heard the soundtrack and it sounds good to me, the same thing is for the graphics, absolutely!
    The gameplay looks very promising to me and with a general score that stays between 70 and 80, I'm sure that this game won't leave me
  87. Grifo
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    the game is very polished in terms of bugs, I played the game for more than 20 hours and did not find any bugs, there is a problem that I can mention here without giving away spoilers, the game has a pop in problem, the "buildings" are generated In your face. I thought it was really fun and I think it's worth the price
  88. Exell5000
    Nov 25, 2022
    8
    Sonic Frontiers is just an outstanding game, but definitely with some polish could be and amazing one.I enjoyed every single hour playing this game to start to finish exploring the map, collecting items and upgrading the hedgehog took me around 30 hours to fully experimenting everything that the game has to offer,
  89. CED_96
    Nov 26, 2022
    8
    Gameplay: 7,5/10
    -open zones: 8/10
    -cyberspace: 7/10
    -boss fights: 9/10
    -mini-games: 6/10

    Graphics: 7/10

    Tech: 7/10

    Story: 7/10

    Soundtrack: 10/10

    Version: PC, Steam
    Playing time: 23h
  90. VectorMS
    Nov 28, 2022
    8
    Great job compared to the Sonic games since Sonic Generations. But unfortunately, the features that make this game better are not unique to Sonic. The world is not completely open, it is like a hub, but more interesting than in Sonic Adventure. Super form bosses are very difficult until you understand what to do, then it's easier. The limb is weak. I'd give it a 6, but this game is aGreat job compared to the Sonic games since Sonic Generations. But unfortunately, the features that make this game better are not unique to Sonic. The world is not completely open, it is like a hub, but more interesting than in Sonic Adventure. Super form bosses are very difficult until you understand what to do, then it's easier. The limb is weak. I'd give it a 6, but this game is a breath of fresh air after the past Sonic games. Therefore, I want to thank SEGA for the fact that they already at least respect the project they are working on, although cyber levels are old stages, except for cyberpunk. The music in the bosses on super form is strong, but smells strongly of MGS. I advise you to buy if there is a serious discount.… Expand
  91. Rezken
    Jan 1, 2023
    8
    It's okay for an open-world game, but certainly not the best. Sonic Adventure (more than 20 years ago!) did a much better job than this sonic game.
  92. IkeIlex
    Jan 3, 2023
    8
    This game is really, really good. There are some pretty bad problems though. To start, the cyberspace levels controls are very bad. in the later zones, the game loves to just grab your camera and yank you into things because you touch a trigger you couldn't see, and even a couple of enemies just grab your camera. Pleas fix this Sega. The ending is also not very good honestly. My advice isThis game is really, really good. There are some pretty bad problems though. To start, the cyberspace levels controls are very bad. in the later zones, the game loves to just grab your camera and yank you into things because you touch a trigger you couldn't see, and even a couple of enemies just grab your camera. Pleas fix this Sega. The ending is also not very good honestly. My advice is to switch to easy mode before the last boss. It's not hard, just annoying and boring, and you get the same ending regardless.

    All that sounds bad, I know, but that really is about my extent of the problems with the game. The story, ending aside, is genuinely good, characterization is so much better than it has been, and this game has some of the most fun, cinematic boss fights in the series yet. The soundtrack goes so hard, and I'm here for it. This game makes you feel so powerful. The bulk of the game, the open zones, is INCREDIBLY fun despite the above setbacks, and the gameplay loop fits Sonic in a way I never thought possible. After playing this, my biggest complaint is really just that there isn't more - mainly, more characters and cutscenes. Playing as Sonic was so fun, and I'd love to see Tails, Amy, and Knuckles get a piece of the action too!

    That said, I can't say how much I ruined my sleep schedule on this game. First time in a long time I've been like "Okay, I'll play about an hour" and then it's suddenly 3am.

    TL;DR: This game has it's problems, but it's also one of the most fun, immersive, and enjoyable games I've played in a looong time. It's easily an A-Tier game to me. With a little polish and a bit more content, this game could easily be a 9 or even a 10.    … Expand
  93. Droht12
    Apr 13, 2023
    8
    Is this game perfect? No. However, this is quite possibly the most brain-numbing fun I have had playing a viedo game in a while. It's fast paced and you get rewarded for pretty much every little thing. However, I have to say that in the traditional style cyber space stages, Sonic does feel a little slow, particullarly in the 2D sections. In open zone however, Sonic feels quite responsiveIs this game perfect? No. However, this is quite possibly the most brain-numbing fun I have had playing a viedo game in a while. It's fast paced and you get rewarded for pretty much every little thing. However, I have to say that in the traditional style cyber space stages, Sonic does feel a little slow, particullarly in the 2D sections. In open zone however, Sonic feels quite responsive to control and moving around feels quite smooth. The boss fights are also the peak of the game's gameplay, however, I feel like they could have bumped up the health of those bosses a bit, giving you more of insentive to gather the seeds to power up Sonic as well as giving you a challenge at the end of each island. The overall story is a pretty mixed, but the characterization and course correction of certain characters was handled so well. I particullarly enjoyed how the writers handled Eggman in this game which actually results in a pretty sad conclusion to his arc in this game. Overall, if this is the new direction SEGA and Sonic Team is taking this series in, I feel very confident about Sonic's future.… Expand
  94. 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
  95. Ben3033
    Nov 9, 2022
    7
    A very promising game that fails to deliver in some places.

    Pros: - Running around and general movement is fun - The best Sonic has controlled in 3D for years(in the open world, not cyberspace) - Bosses are a step up from past games and have some cool moments - While I don't like the weird pacing of the story, I do think this game does a great job at characterizing Sonic and his    A very promising game that fails to deliver in some places.

    Pros:
    - Running around and general movement is fun
    - The best Sonic has controlled in 3D for years(in the open world, not cyberspace)
    - Bosses are a step up from past games and have some cool moments
    - While I don't like the weird pacing of the story, I do think this game does a great job at characterizing Sonic and his friends compared to past games, setting up possibilities for future games
    - Combat is interesting and can be pretty addicting, but I do think there should have been more variety in the abilities though(most of them do the same thing just with a different animation)
    - Serves as a great foundation for future games to improve on
    - Amazing OST

    Cons:
    - Very unpolished and janky
    - Most of the platforming and obstacles you traverse in the world are just placed haphazardly around the world using default assets(but I do like how you can unlock rails to connect them together)
    - The third island of the game has majority 2D sections and is *extremely* poorly designed (and the fourth and fifth islands are just extended versions of the first?)
    - Uninspired minigames, island designs, and puzzles
    - Very noticeable pop in that can actually hinder the gameplay at some points

    Overall, for a Sonic game, I'd say it's one of the best. It was fun to play through for the most part, and the length of it was sufficient as well. However, the game has many areas for improvement that i'd like to see in the next game; the formula is great and I think they can pull off a real banger if they fix most of these issues.    … Expand
  96. 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
  97. Hinzoto
    Nov 9, 2022
    7
    A mediocre game with interesting purposes, but it fails during execution. A lot of flaws of collisions, terrible physics and soulless environment. Cyber levels are short, very linear and repeating the assets of Sonic Generations and Forces. The positive point goes to the Original Soundtrack (maybe the major point). If you like generic Open World game and avoiding this is a Sonic game, youA mediocre game with interesting purposes, but it fails during execution. A lot of flaws of collisions, terrible physics and soulless environment. Cyber levels are short, very linear and repeating the assets of Sonic Generations and Forces. The positive point goes to the Original Soundtrack (maybe the major point). If you like generic Open World game and avoiding this is a Sonic game, you can love this, but if you're a root fan and understand the essence, avoid this, it's another test of laboratory using the franchise.… Expand
  98. 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.
  99. 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
  100. 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
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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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