Sonic Frontiers

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 730 Ratings

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  1. CatgirlChihiro
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    absolute peak, u owe it to yourself to play this masterpiece, even if you aren't a sonic fan. Sonic Team finally pulled through
  2. Ilka
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Finally. We got a really high quality Sonic game. The series has again become canon in conjunction with the plot, which is interesting to follow. The "chemistry" of the characters, emotions are sometimes breathtaking, and coupled with a wonderful soundtrack, they cause a wow effect. I was also pleased with the length of the game. My passage took 13 hours. I recommend it to fans andFinally. We got a really high quality Sonic game. The series has again become canon in conjunction with the plot, which is interesting to follow. The "chemistry" of the characters, emotions are sometimes breathtaking, and coupled with a wonderful soundtrack, they cause a wow effect. I was also pleased with the length of the game. My passage took 13 hours. I recommend it to fans and those who want to get acquainted with the series.… Expand
  3. Ege4446
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    One of the best Sonic games I´ve played for a long time and I think Frontiers is also on my first place.
    Had the best 20 Hours of high-speed action, collecting stuff and solving puzzles.
    Super Sonic fights are awesome and the in-game music is a banger. The pop-ins didn´t mind me, I still had the best experience. Modding the game will be very awesome and I will spend more time with    One of the best Sonic games I´ve played for a long time and I think Frontiers is also on my first place.
    Had the best 20 Hours of high-speed action, collecting stuff and solving puzzles.
    Super Sonic fights are awesome and the in-game music is a banger.
    The pop-ins didn´t mind me, I still had the best experience.
    Modding the game will be very awesome and I will spend more time with Sonic Frontiers.

    I´m looking forward for SA3 and I´m very happy, that Sonic Frontiers was so great for me!
    Good job Sega!    … Expand
  4. MegaSs
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    I loved the game a lot, I've been playing this beautiful game for 15 hours and I still haven't finished it. At first I was afraid that the game was trash, but I was wrong, it was the opposite. Although the game is not perfect at all, but it is enjoyable and I think it is the most important thing in a game. One last thing, please make your own opinions and don't take the opinion of aI loved the game a lot, I've been playing this beautiful game for 15 hours and I still haven't finished it. At first I was afraid that the game was trash, but I was wrong, it was the opposite. Although the game is not perfect at all, but it is enjoyable and I think it is the most important thing in a game. One last thing, please make your own opinions and don't take the opinion of a Youtuber like yours. If that person didn't like it, it doesn't mean the game is bad, it's just another opinion. Enjoy the game, bye… Expand
  5. hutchdev
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This is the sonic game I have been waiting for for 5 years and I am so happy with the result. There are some handling issues when sonic runs around the islands. The story is super good and Is a vast improvement over the likes of gents or colors and especially forces. This game looks stunning on PC on max settings and I am surprised it even showed up on the switch. There are some issuesThis is the sonic game I have been waiting for for 5 years and I am so happy with the result. There are some handling issues when sonic runs around the islands. The story is super good and Is a vast improvement over the likes of gents or colors and especially forces. This game looks stunning on PC on max settings and I am surprised it even showed up on the switch. There are some issues with pop-in on consoles, but that is the fault of the hedgehog engine more than anything. I am so glad that the characters in this game don't have cringy stories and bad backgrounds, in this game sonic, tails, Amy, and knuckles all have amazing stories. The cutscene animation in terms of expressiveness and movement is amazing dare I say unleashed level. The combat in this game is great, there is a skill tree with many different combos and attacks that flow well in the game. The combat is not button-mashy. There are some minor bugs but I've gotta say sonic fans are eatin tonight. Sonic is back baby!!!… Expand
  6. Pdot
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    Unreal game this is such a 10/10 experience the game is class ffrick u dunkey and ur stoopid fans
  7. Bigote
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers is a great game, I can't understand how they can't like it, besides it has a tremendous ost and it has titans, what else do you want? It's good!! :)
  8. StillSmi1ing
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    The game is amazing. The boss fights are phenomenal and make you feel like god and the gameplay cycle while terrible on paper is incredibly fun.
  9. YT_NANI
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    so...sonic frontiers..right? I've been in love with sonic games since I was a child...THIS GAME IS LIKE A DREAM CAME TRUE TO ME.
  10. Grafex
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    I played sonic a lot as a kid on game gear, had kids, one loves sonic, tried the most modern games and felt they were lacking. This was very welcome change from the others I tried recently (forces) and would suggest anyone to give it a shot
  11. Avacado
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers is very great game. I love it! One of the best titles in the series. Very nice
  12. shoghidx
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Sonic is back and better than ever. The world is fun and innovative, Sonic and his friends are written the best they've ever been, and Sonic has the most versatility and control in his moveset that he's ever had and its an absolute blast. If you're on the fence, dont be - you wont want to miss it
  13. Fincredible01
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    This was the best step forward the Sonic The Hedgehog franchise could've ever made, the open zone plays fantastically and Sonic controls better than he ever has, great job Sonic Team! Can't wait to see what they bring us next
  14. FancyOverture
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    This game is what Sonic fans have been wanting for years. The game play is incredibly fun. The cyber space stages feel familiar and the layouts of older levels really rewards long time fans. The sense of speed and scale is very well done. Of course, the combat is also very well done. The power you feel by destroying enemies is very real.

    Of course, there is some jank and a few graphical    This game is what Sonic fans have been wanting for years. The game play is incredibly fun. The cyber space stages feel familiar and the layouts of older levels really rewards long time fans. The sense of speed and scale is very well done. Of course, the combat is also very well done. The power you feel by destroying enemies is very real.

    Of course, there is some jank and a few graphical glitches. It happens, but it never once took away from my experience or my enjoyment of the game. The Super Sonic fights are the best we have ever seen and the OST is yet again top notch. If you love Sonic and if you want to see a successful future for our blue boy, support this game and play it, I guarantee you'll love it. And please, go in without spoilers. It's worth it    … Expand
  15. FunnyParadox
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    I'd say that it is the best Sonic game since.... forever honestly, even tho it has a lot of flaws (who doesn't have lol, even Adventure 2 was riddle with them and it's easily in the top3 of almost all Sonic fans) the game is still incredibly fun and it CLEARLY worth it's price tag too
  16. thehyper2
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Greatest Sonic game ever made, period.

    Definitely the best game in the franchise since sonic unleashed

    If Sonic Team can learn from the good and bad in this game the next game will be a masterpiece.
  17. MrNeedlemouse
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    This is the best 3D Sonic game ever made since Sonic Adventure 1. Every island is good and with unique enemies and a story so well written that is gonna make a revolution in Sonic franchise. The only mistake is pop in but it doesn't affect gameplay.
  18. infern24
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Best 3D Sonic game ever period. Best story, best gameplay, best music, best boost controls, best combat and skill tree, best writing and portrayals and voice acting, the list goes on. 11/10. the game even fixes boost where you can control it and no longer need drifting. open zone is amazing. The combat is amazing, especially as super sonic. Titans are metal gear rising levels of epic bothBest 3D Sonic game ever period. Best story, best gameplay, best music, best boost controls, best combat and skill tree, best writing and portrayals and voice acting, the list goes on. 11/10. the game even fixes boost where you can control it and no longer need drifting. open zone is amazing. The combat is amazing, especially as super sonic. Titans are metal gear rising levels of epic both with the music and battles. Some of the speed strats in cyber space stages now are insane. and Sonic is the fastest he's ever been and you can rank up his speed to 99 and even apply a power boost and infinite boost to it with 400 rings and drawing an infinity symbol, gotta go fast. it even has franchise continuity with all past games and characters referenced. Play this game.… Expand
  19. sonicsolos
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Beware that the sonic frontiers game on PS5 is being review bombed so watch out.
  20. 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
  21. Paoluxio
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Titans Battle are awesome, music stellar as always. Both gameplay and graphic look pretty in line with what we saw in Sonic Unleashed (really fun for every casual player).… Expand
  22. payingdembills
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Haven't had this much fun since Sonic adventure 2 or Sonic Unleashed. What more to say than Gotta Go Fast!
  23. briankalinde77
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    very good. really enjoyed everything about it. especially the gameplay and of course the story too.
  24. RS42
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    One of the best Sonic games I've played. Great OST, Story, gameplay and the boss fights are just amazing! It's like a dream come true! Loving the formula they're going for, expecting the next game to be even better! Go give it a run, you'll love it!
  25. Reiz0
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Es muy bueno, tiene buenos controles, tiene música increíble y las mecánicas de equipo son muy divertidas.
  26. dan6365
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Great game with ambition and care, a stark departure from previous entries. Looking forward to the future of Sonic.
  27. xxxtentacionxxx
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    wow...this game is like a dream that came true..for every sonic fan W sonic.
  28. Shadeblack1995
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    The Game is amazing on any console whether it is on the go on the xbox, playstation, or a PC. A must have for any Sonic fan out there.
  29. NikkiSucksDick
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    I'm giving this a 10/10 so a very hot woman will suck my dick. She gonna give me that sloppy toppy fr ong jordan peterson
  30. Mike_Atom
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Great game, the best Sonic.

    It's nice after all these years to see the true development of the series that Sonic Adventure started over 20 years ago. The open areas really work and the classic boost levels are even better than Generation in my opinion. The story is interesting and without clowning, like several games in a row before it. However, unfortunately, the game suffers from a    Great game, the best Sonic.

    It's nice after all these years to see the true development of the series that Sonic Adventure started over 20 years ago. The open areas really work and the classic boost levels are even better than Generation in my opinion. The story is interesting and without clowning, like several games in a row before it. However, unfortunately, the game suffers from a lot of technical problems that occasionally interfere with the gameplay, so we are waiting for a patch.

    The most important thing is that Sonic Team has finally chosen the right direction for the development of the series. The game is already incredibly fun to play, so we can only hope that by the next part, all technical and other minor flaws will be cured and Sonic will return to the big league!    … Expand
  31. El_Saya
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    VAMOOOOO SONIC
    Tot el camp
    és un clam som la gent blau-grana. Tant se val d’on venim si del sud o del nord ara estem d’acord, estem d’acord, una bandera ens agermana. Blau-grana al vent un crit valent tenim un nom el sap tothom: Barça, Barça, Barça! Jugadors Seguidors tots units fem força. Són molts anys plens d’afanys, són molts gols que hem cridat i s’ha demostrat, s’ha demostrat, que    VAMOOOOO SONIC
    Tot el camp
    és un clam
    som la gent blau-grana.
    Tant se val d’on venim
    si del sud o del nord
    ara estem d’acord, estem d’acord,
    una bandera ens agermana.
    Blau-grana al vent
    un crit valent
    tenim un nom
    el sap tothom:
    Barça, Barça, Barça!

    Jugadors
    Seguidors
    tots units fem força.
    Són molts anys plens d’afanys,
    són molts gols que hem cridat
    i s’ha demostrat, s’ha demostrat,
    que mai ningú no ens podrà tòrcer.
    Blau-grana al vent
    un crit valent
    tenim un nom
    el sap tothom:
    Barça, Barça, Barça!    … Expand
  32. 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
  33. StarCraftFilms
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers is the best Sonic game in the entire franchise! This game in it of itself is a masterpiece regardless of Sonic games! The open world is so fun to explore and you can run freely and platform at full speed and fight enemies, bosses and Titans, it's so fun! You can also combat and fight a lot of unique enemies and bosses, and unlock alot of new combat moves and skills at theSonic Frontiers is the best Sonic game in the entire franchise! This game in it of itself is a masterpiece regardless of Sonic games! The open world is so fun to explore and you can run freely and platform at full speed and fight enemies, bosses and Titans, it's so fun! You can also combat and fight a lot of unique enemies and bosses, and unlock alot of new combat moves and skills at the skill tree! You can also upgrade Sonic, you can upgrade his strength, speed, ring capacity and defense! The story is the best out of the whole franchise, and the voice acting is very good, Roger Craig Smith did an amazing job as the voice of Sonic! The music in this game is incredible and it's the best music in the entire series! The Super Sonic fights against the Titans were amazing and some of the best fights in a video game! Thank you Takashi Izuka and ESPECIALLY Morio Kishimoto who created this MASTERPEICE!
    The 5 years wait was definitely worth it.
    Thank you SEGA and thank you Sonic Team!    … Expand
  34. lemonboi_projec
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    I like it a lot. Big world, it’s fast, and it’s a noticeable upgrade since sonic forces.
  35. NBAMaccabi
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers is the best Sonic game in the entire franchise! This game in it of itself is a masterpiece regardless of Sonic games! The open world is so fun to explore and you can run freely and platform at full speed and fight enemies, bosses and Titans, it's so fun! You can also combat and fight a lot of unique enemies and bosses, and unlock alot of new combat moves and skills at theSonic Frontiers is the best Sonic game in the entire franchise! This game in it of itself is a masterpiece regardless of Sonic games! The open world is so fun to explore and you can run freely and platform at full speed and fight enemies, bosses and Titans, it's so fun! You can also combat and fight a lot of unique enemies and bosses, and unlock alot of new combat moves and skills at the skill tree! You can also upgrade Sonic, you can upgrade his strength, speed, ring capacity and defense! The story is the best out of the whole franchise, and the voice acting is very good, Roger Craig Smith did an amazing job as the voice of Sonic! The music in this game is incredible and it's the best music in the entire series! The Super Sonic fights against the Titans were amazing and some of the best fights in a video game! Thank you Takashi Izuka and ESPECIALLY Morio Kishimoto who created this MASTERPEICE!
    The 5 years wait was definitely worth it.
    Thank you SEGA and thank you Sonic Team!    … Expand
  36. GoodnerMi
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely spectacular! I think everyone should check this game out.
  37. DarknesShade
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Wow...
    So, uh... this game is Amazin'?

    I did not expect to love this as much as I did, and this is comin' from someone that Loved Sonic Forces!
    But this game is just on another level!
    Everythin', the Story, the OST, the Cutscenes, the Gameplay, The Bosses... there wasn't a single thing I disliked 'bout this one, and I'm still in awe on how much this made me feel good!

  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. Treysonik
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    As far as 3D Sonic games go, I think this is the best one since Adventure 2
  42. 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
  43. Azlia
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Amazing game. Most fun I had on a AAA title in over 10 years. It genuinely feels like a game that had love from the devs and writers, and it's a true love letter to Sonic Adventure 1 and its fans. A lovely game.
  44. Murdi
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Desideravo da quando ho 6 anni questo gioco, quando ero piccolo mi innamorai della saga grazie a Sonic Advance per Gameboy sp e Sonic Heroes per la prima Xbox, la critica non ci ha mai capito nulla, Sonic è il gioco più figo e più divertente al mondo
  45. 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
  46. Shade10
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Best sonic game even better on pc a real must play. I hope they keep the open world format and combat going for the next game
  47. 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
  48. Tayebgat73
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Having a Sonic Open world game is a dream come true, and with the combats and all, this game is game of the year and game of the decade so far
  49. HZone
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Best Sonic game since Sonic Generations. If you are remotely a Sonic fan then I recommend this.
  50. alfonsoramires
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    amaizing game definitely
    a good game of the heghdeog finalyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
  51. 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.
  52. 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
  53. 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.
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. diegowde
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    Played all of it and it's a great game, I really liked the story and the mechanics. 10/10.
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. DennyRush
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This game is good at its own way so suck it Dunkey'Fans, you are all clowns
  60. 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.
  61. 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!
  62. Emmeownelan
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Easily the best Sonic game in years. I was completely addicted for my entire playthrough. Sonic controls the best he ever has, the story is on par with the Adventure titles and the sound track is by far my favourite in the series. After all these years, I'm happy to have the Sonic I know back
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. 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!
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. 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.
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. 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.
  76. 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
  77. 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.
  78. 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.
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. 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!
  83. DunkeyFan2010
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers is the best Sonic game in the entire franchise! This game in it of itself is a masterpiece regardless of Sonic games! The open world is so fun to explore and you can run freely and platform at full speed and fight enemies, bosses and Titans, it's so fun! You can also combat and fight a lot of unique enemies and bosses, and unlock alot of new combat moves and skills at theSonic Frontiers is the best Sonic game in the entire franchise! This game in it of itself is a masterpiece regardless of Sonic games! The open world is so fun to explore and you can run freely and platform at full speed and fight enemies, bosses and Titans, it's so fun! You can also combat and fight a lot of unique enemies and bosses, and unlock alot of new combat moves and skills at the skill tree! You can also upgrade Sonic, you can upgrade his strength, speed, ring capacity and defense! The story is the best out of the whole franchise, and the voice acting is very good, Roger Craig Smith did an amazing job as the voice of Sonic! The music in this game is incredible and it's the best music in the entire series! The Super Sonic fights against the Titans were amazing and some of the best fights in a video game! Thank you Takashi Izuka and ESPECIALLY Morio Kishimoto who created this MASTERPEICE!
    The 5 years wait was definitely worth it.
    Thank you SEGA and thank you Sonic Team!    … Expand
  84. 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
  85. 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.
  86. 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.
  87. thebigboimoe
    Nov 18, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic Frontiers is a great step in the right direction and I thoroughly enjoyed my two play throughs of the game. It’s obviously not a perfect game and I feel the game takes a massive dip in quality particularly towards the final two islands as they reuse the island theme from Kronos, the first island. There are more things bringing this game down such as it’s anticlimactic “true” final boss, the abysmal pop in that distracts you as you play and the magnet like feel sonic has to the ground which is especially noticeable on the third island. The best things about the game has to be its absolutely amazing OST. The titan boss fights are the best parts of the game by far with these Metal Gear Rising like rock themes playing as you go. The combat in this game also isn’t as bad as I thought it would be. It’s no DMC 5 but it’s definitely a solid combat system. All that being said this is probably the most fun I’ve had in a 3D Sonic title since Sonic Generations and I hope they use Frontiers’ more open gameplay in Future games.… Expand
  88. AkiraJack
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    The best game in the franchise. The story is great and the characters well written, finally. The gameplay and core mechanics are really fun. Sonic Frontiers is definitely an amazing game and lays the ground work for the future and I can't wait for the next one.
  89. Hashirgood123
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    This game is goated, has good graphics but has pop ins but i can look over that as the game has many redeeming qualities, the soundtrack is awsome the story is nice and gameplay is very fun, not my favourite sonic game but surely goated
  90. 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
  91. DaisukiAmanda
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    ---{ Graphics }---
    ☐ You forget what reality is
    ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☑ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☑ Eargasm ☐ Very good : Definitely not the best Sonic OST, but it's a step back in the right direction. ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐    ---{ Graphics }---
    ☐ You forget what reality is
    ☐ Beautiful
    ☐ Good
    ☑ Decent
    ☐ Bad
    ☐ Don‘t look too long at it
    ☐ MS-DOS

    ---{ Gameplay }---
    ☐ Very good
    ☑ Good
    ☐ It's just gameplay
    ☐ Mehh
    ☐ Watch paint dry instead
    ☐ Just don't

    ---{ Audio }---
    ☑ Eargasm
    ☐ Very good : Definitely not the best Sonic OST, but it's a step back in the right direction.
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Not too bad
    ☐ Bad
    ☐ I'm now deaf

    ---{ Audience }---
    ☑ Kids
    ☑ Teens
    ☑ Adults
    ☐ Grandma

    ---{ PC Requirements }---
    ☐ Check if you can run paint
    ☐ Potato
    ☑ Decent
    ☐ Fast
    ☐ Rich boi
    ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

    ---{ Difficulty }---
    ☐ Just press 'W'
    ☐ Easy
    ☑ Easy to learn / Hard to master
    ☐ Significant brain usage
    ☐ Difficult
    ☐ Dark Souls

    ---{ Grind }---
    ☐ Nothing to grind
    ☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
    ☐ Isn't necessary to progress ☑ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You'll need a second life for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☐ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☑ Good ☐ Lovely ☐ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee ☐ Short ☐ Average ☑ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{ Price }--- ☐ It's free! ☑ Worth the price : If you're a sonic fan. If not maybe wait for a sale. ☐ If it's on sale ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- ☐ Never heard of ☑ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐ 9 ☑ 10    … Expand
  92. davidseeg
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    This game is incredible. A really masterpiece of games. I missed so much this Sonic more mature with its story. Something tells me that they add money from the movies to make a better budget to make this game possible. Love it!
  93. 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
  94. Shoko34
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers is the best Sonic game in the entire franchise! This game in it of itself is a masterpiece regardless of Sonic games! The open world is so fun to explore and you can run freely and platform at full speed and fight enemies, bosses and Titans, it's so fun! You can also combat and fight a lot of unique enemies and bosses, and unlock alot of new combat moves and skills at theSonic Frontiers is the best Sonic game in the entire franchise! This game in it of itself is a masterpiece regardless of Sonic games! The open world is so fun to explore and you can run freely and platform at full speed and fight enemies, bosses and Titans, it's so fun! You can also combat and fight a lot of unique enemies and bosses, and unlock alot of new combat moves and skills at the skill tree! You can also upgrade Sonic, you can upgrade his strength, speed, ring capacity and defense! The story is the best out of the whole franchise, and the voice acting is very good, Roger Craig Smith did an amazing job as the voice of Sonic! The music in this game is incredible and it's the best music in the entire series! The Super Sonic fights against the Titans were amazing and some of the best fights in a video game! Thank you Takashi Izuka and ESPECIALLY Morio Kishimoto who created this MASTERPEICE!
    The 5 years wait was definitely worth it.
    Thank you SEGA and thank you Sonic Team!    … Expand
  95. mrIee
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    One of the best sonic games ever to date, for once the story is actually good and not a cringe made up story for 7 year olds, the game feels more like a mix between sonic adventure 2 and sonic colors.
  96. VictorEduardo70
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Ótimos gráficos,ótima jogabilidade,músicas maravilhosas principalmente as músicas de chefes com o super Sonic,eu não joguei o jogo mas eu presenciando as Gameplays do jogo fiquei MT contente com a sega ter acertado com o jogos,enfim o jogo é ótimo tá empatado com o unleashed com o pódio para o melhor jogo do ouriço o que me quebrou um pouquinho é a batalha final,não que ela seja ruim masÓtimos gráficos,ótima jogabilidade,músicas maravilhosas principalmente as músicas de chefes com o super Sonic,eu não joguei o jogo mas eu presenciando as Gameplays do jogo fiquei MT contente com a sega ter acertado com o jogos,enfim o jogo é ótimo tá empatado com o unleashed com o pódio para o melhor jogo do ouriço o que me quebrou um pouquinho é a batalha final,não que ela seja ruim mas comparado a batalha final do un… Expand
  97. 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
  98. TrueySupreme
    Dec 1, 2022
    10
    Great game, love the combat and how the game feels, really cant wait for the next game, @SEGA TAKE MY
    MONEY PLEASE
  99. StrategyOfFlow
    Dec 1, 2022
    10
    I was initially worried given Sonic Team's recent history of running more on ambition than polish, but with this they've delivered the best 3D platformer I've played in many years. I didn't even have this much fun with A Hat In Time, which is saying something!

    The open-world design doesn't get tiresome thanks to Sonic's excellent speed (so long as you don't choose the play the game in    I was initially worried given Sonic Team's recent history of running more on ambition than polish, but with this they've delivered the best 3D platformer I've played in many years. I didn't even have this much fun with A Hat In Time, which is saying something!

    The open-world design doesn't get tiresome thanks to Sonic's excellent speed (so long as you don't choose the play the game in "action mode" - "high-speed mode" is definitely how the game is intended to be played).

    Oh, and the soundtrack is once again an absolute crowning achievement. Those boss themes are simply phenomenal.    … Expand
  100. Ndijcyhf
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers is the best Sonic game in the entire franchise! This game in it of itself is a masterpiece regardless of Sonic games! The open world is so fun to explore and you can run freely and platform at full speed and fight enemies, bosses and Titans, it's so fun! You can also combat and fight a lot of unique enemies and bosses, and unlock alot of new combat moves and skills at theSonic Frontiers is the best Sonic game in the entire franchise! This game in it of itself is a masterpiece regardless of Sonic games! The open world is so fun to explore and you can run freely and platform at full speed and fight enemies, bosses and Titans, it's so fun! You can also combat and fight a lot of unique enemies and bosses, and unlock alot of new combat moves and skills at the skill tree! You can also upgrade Sonic, you can upgrade his strength, speed, ring capacity and defense! The story is the best out of the whole franchise, and the voice acting is very good, Roger Craig Smith did an amazing job as the voice of Sonic! The music in this game is incredible and it's the best music in the entire series! The Super Sonic fights against the Titans were amazing and some of the best fights in a video game! Thank you Takashi Izuka and ESPECIALLY Morio Kishimoto who created this MASTERPEICE!
    The 5 years wait was definitely worth it.
    Thank you SEGA and thank you Sonic Team!    … 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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