Sonic Generations

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 539 Ratings

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  1. Felipe
    Nov 5, 2011
    10
    Brilliant! Fantastic ! This game is what every single fan of Sonic Waiting for Years. Finally Sega have doing a great game. If you like Sonic, you have to play this game.
  2. Alloud
    Jan 31, 2012
    10
    Best sonic game since the Genesis era - or possibly Adventure 2 Battle. The platforming is awesome in both classic and modern styles. I find myself doing speed runs and going for the best times I can in the modern stages particularly; I've never spent this much time doing speed runs in a game before. Hats off to Sega for an awesome game that, aside from some issues in Chemical PlantBest sonic game since the Genesis era - or possibly Adventure 2 Battle. The platforming is awesome in both classic and modern styles. I find myself doing speed runs and going for the best times I can in the modern stages particularly; I've never spent this much time doing speed runs in a game before. Hats off to Sega for an awesome game that, aside from some issues in Chemical Plant (stuttering whenever water enters the scene), runs perfect on my PC.… Expand
  3. Buris
    Nov 5, 2011
    10
    Extremely fun, If you've ever enjoyed a sonic game in the past, you'll enjoy this one.

    Negatives: The main story isn't as long as I'd hoped, no chaos garden. Positives: Some of the best platforming in the past couple years, doesn't feel like a port, Great art style, Plenty of art and music unlockables for the die-hard sonic fan to diddle in, Customizeable skills, etc. This game feels    Extremely fun, If you've ever enjoyed a sonic game in the past, you'll enjoy this one.

    Negatives: The main story isn't as long as I'd hoped, no chaos garden.

    Positives: Some of the best platforming in the past couple years, doesn't feel like a port, Great art style, Plenty of art and music unlockables for the die-hard sonic fan to diddle in, Customizeable skills, etc.

    This game feels like a full game, all the while costing half that of the usual 60$ price point (30$), It uses steam, which I'm fine with as I use it as my platform of choice nowadays. All around, I'm satisfied with this purchase. I hope they make a sequel with a chaos garden and multiplayer, along with plenty of other maps that I can nostalgia heavily upon. (personally, I'm hoping for more Sonic Adventure areas)    … Expand
  4. SwoopTrust
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Well, after finally buying this for cheap on GMG, i can only say:
    Holy **** this game is amazing. Great graphics and optimization, port isn't half-assed at all. It's an obvious 360 port, but it doesn't really matter because the core game is right there, and will soon be enhanceable due to mods. Get this version.
  5. Octoowl42
    Jan 15, 2012
    10
    Awesome game, I have always loved sonic and the chance to replay many of my favorite levels with beautiful graphics and great new abilities (say what you want about 3d sonic but I have enjoyed many of those games and the mechanics introduced) was quite enjoyable. A few complaints, mostly about the short length (the challenges are pretty fun, but I would have preferred to see more fullAwesome game, I have always loved sonic and the chance to replay many of my favorite levels with beautiful graphics and great new abilities (say what you want about 3d sonic but I have enjoyed many of those games and the mechanics introduced) was quite enjoyable. A few complaints, mostly about the short length (the challenges are pretty fun, but I would have preferred to see more full levels). I have a powerful system and there were still a few annoying slowdowns during real-time cutscenes. The voice acting was a BIT annoying (come to expect that though), and I would have loved to see more of my favorite levels return (for example Casino Night Zone from Sonic 2, Angel Island from 3) I really hope there is a sequel with more of the goodness of this game.… Expand
  6. Chapa9dj
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply amazing, one of the best Sonic games ever made.
    Graphically beautiful, playing it in classic mode is fantastic and it gets even better when you play it on modern mode.
    The music is absolutely wonderful, so much nostalgia in every single song.
    Any Sonic fan out there should really consider buying this game and FAST!!!    … Expand
  7. D3sol4tor
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Besstes Sonic Game seit Sonic 3+ Knuckles! Schnell, Schneller Sonic. Ein wenig mehr umfang hÃ
  8. Entrope
    Nov 4, 2011
    10
    This game is an obvious port. But a seriously well made obvious port. Sure, in-game all the graphics for your controls are still in console form, which can initially be a tad bit confusing when using the keyboard to play and it makes the tutorials yet more confusing. Still though, at least Sega put in the effort to have a proper game launcher implemented with all the configuration optionsThis game is an obvious port. But a seriously well made obvious port. Sure, in-game all the graphics for your controls are still in console form, which can initially be a tad bit confusing when using the keyboard to play and it makes the tutorials yet more confusing. Still though, at least Sega put in the effort to have a proper game launcher implemented with all the configuration options you'd expect from a PC game - and once you start blasting your way through levels which are as classic as Sonic is classic himself you soon see past the development nature of the PC version of this game and see what is simply an absolutely stunning game. Sonic Generations is not just an extremely good Sonic game, it's an extremely good game full stop. I, like many others, had my doubts upon seeing from the trailers that your in-game perspective would shift to and from "classic Sonic side-scrolling" and "Sonic Heroes style 3D" but Sega has implemented it unbelievably well and it certainly adds another thing to have to think about and prepare for when speeding through a zone. Well done Sega, well done.… Expand
  9. stonefacedrussi
    Nov 3, 2011
    10
    Impressed! The PC version is fantastic. A lot of options and great performance even on my laptop. Oh and the game is fantastic also, really the best of classic and modern together in one game.
  10. ShadowFlare
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Sonic is back better than ever. It's not perfect, but is the best Sonic game for over a decade. The nostalgia of Classic Sonic remember the old 2D side-scrolling that everyone love and enjoy. The 3D and 2.5D game play of Modern Sonic is the perfect balanced of Sonic Unleashed speed and Sonic Colors platforming plus great 3D plataforming that I waited for years. My only problem of this gameSonic is back better than ever. It's not perfect, but is the best Sonic game for over a decade. The nostalgia of Classic Sonic remember the old 2D side-scrolling that everyone love and enjoy. The 3D and 2.5D game play of Modern Sonic is the perfect balanced of Sonic Unleashed speed and Sonic Colors platforming plus great 3D plataforming that I waited for years. My only problem of this game that is too short. I just beat in 5-6 hours, olny 7 bosses of the entire game and Classic Sonic only have 2 bosses, I'm waiting the future DLC with more stages and bosses. Sonic Generations is the best Sonic game in years, maybe the best I ever played. After beat the game, the game has 90 challenges to complete, Red Rings to found, replay the stages to get rank S, it's a must-buy for the fans, but if you never played Sonic before, rent it, you can pass the weekend having fun, Sonic is good again better than never. Welcome back Sonic.… Expand
  11. MrMehawk
    Nov 6, 2011
    10
    Amazing graphics and speed on the PC. Easily crushes everything I've seen from the console versions. Besides, this is really the Sonic game fans have been waiting for. It features some of the best gameplay in a Sonic game ever + nostalgia all the way and great music. Technically, I guess this might be the objectively "best" sonic game yet (ignoring my personal preference of S3&K). Buy thisAmazing graphics and speed on the PC. Easily crushes everything I've seen from the console versions. Besides, this is really the Sonic game fans have been waiting for. It features some of the best gameplay in a Sonic game ever + nostalgia all the way and great music. Technically, I guess this might be the objectively "best" sonic game yet (ignoring my personal preference of S3&K). Buy this and you won't regret it.… Expand
  12. Bodor
    Nov 3, 2011
    10
    Seriously, best sonic game since Sonic Adventure 2 for me. I've played Sonic games my whole life, and after their new direction with the secret rings, and shadow the hedgehog's own game, I sadly had to stop wasting money on sonic teams garbage. But I'm happy to say this game rocks! And this version on steam is so much cheaper. Currently you can purchase this game for $30, which is quite aSeriously, best sonic game since Sonic Adventure 2 for me. I've played Sonic games my whole life, and after their new direction with the secret rings, and shadow the hedgehog's own game, I sadly had to stop wasting money on sonic teams garbage. But I'm happy to say this game rocks! And this version on steam is so much cheaper. Currently you can purchase this game for $30, which is quite a bargain for so much fun. I'd also like to chime in that the modern sonic portions are strangely more fun than I would have thought. The boost mechanic really takes some skill in order to master. If you don't believe me, just youtube modern sonic green hill speed run. Oh, and screw Joystiq!… Expand
  13. HaLLiS
    Nov 4, 2011
    10
    Best Sonic game to grace the PC since well... ever. Graphics are crisp and clear which makes the console counterparts look a tad shoddy in comparison!

    Hopefully this is the start of sega focussing more on future sonic games for the pc platform

    If you're a sonic fan and have a pc, get this game. You wont regret it.
  14. Supr3mus
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    One of the best looking pc game out there.
    Nostalgia, talent and a beautiful finish complete this title, a must buy for any fan of the blue hedgehog.
    I will give a perfect 10!!
  15. Nobaddy
    Nov 6, 2011
    10
    This game is THE greatest Sonic game of all time. It's fast paced and varied. There are tons of collectibles, and the possibilities for speed-runs and the secrets makes the game worth longer than simply beating the final boss. It's highly recommended
  16. SaturnPhoenix
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Sonic Generations is perfect for any Sonic fan, no matter if they discovered this blue hedgehog on Sega Genesis or Xbox 360. The game features some of the very best levels from Sonic games over the past 20 years & reinvents them all, the classic gameplay stays true to the gameplay many of us have grew up with on Genesis, while the modern gameplay puts a whole new view on each level withSonic Generations is perfect for any Sonic fan, no matter if they discovered this blue hedgehog on Sega Genesis or Xbox 360. The game features some of the very best levels from Sonic games over the past 20 years & reinvents them all, the classic gameplay stays true to the gameplay many of us have grew up with on Genesis, while the modern gameplay puts a whole new view on each level with the gameplay that we've seen in the more recent games (example: Sonic Colors). Each level has kept main features, Green Hill still has its motobugs & loops, City Escape still has its grinding down a steep road on a board & giant truck chasing you down at the end of the level & so on so on. The game has a good amount of content for those who are willing to complete missions, otherwise you'll find it to feel rather short, but the time & effort used to complete missions will be well worth it, the game features unlockable skills for each Sonic as well as special concept art from the past 2 years, music from nearly every Sonic game released & even more. Something that's rather nice is there are hidden easter eggs in certain levels that refer to other levels that didn't make it into the game. Personally, this game has taken my greatest memories of Sonic & recreated & added to them with this game, I was very impressed with how well they kept the Dreamcast era levels to the originals with the Modern gameplay & I was also amazed with the new point of view they've put on the Genesis levels. This game is must have for any Sonic fan, no matter how long they've been a fan of the series & this also makes a great first game for players who have never played a Sonic game before since it covers the very best levels in the series history. One thing I will say is I'm hoping for DLC for this game and not just a pinball mini-game, if Sega released downloadable stages it would make the game even greater & assure that fans won't get bored of this game. Overall, Sonic Generations is the greatest Sonic The Hedgehog game ever released in my opinion, but I hate the fact that Classic Sonic can't just make a permanent return from this game on.… Expand
  17. pepodmc
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    es un juego genial, tiene una musica increible, buenos graficos, una historia correcta, un gameplay genial entre los 2 sonic , tiene una ola gigante de extras y desbloqueables, y los graficos son mucho mejores en pc que en consolas, y lo mejor de todo:

    FUNCIONA A 60 FPS, SI QUERES JUGAR AL SONIC , ESTA ES LA VERSION A COMPRAR, LA VERSION PC !!!!! 60FPS, BETTER GRAPHICS, BETTER    es un juego genial, tiene una musica increible, buenos graficos, una historia correcta, un gameplay genial entre los 2 sonic , tiene una ola gigante de extras y desbloqueables, y los graficos son mucho mejores en pc que en consolas, y lo mejor de todo:

    FUNCIONA A 60 FPS, SI QUERES JUGAR AL SONIC , ESTA ES LA VERSION A COMPRAR, LA VERSION PC !!!!!

    60FPS, BETTER GRAPHICS, BETTER SHADOWS, BETTER REFLECTIONS, MODS, AND A LOT MORE, IF YOU LIKE SONIC GENERATIONS YOU HAVE TO BUY THE PC VERSION OF THIS GAME, IT´S AN AMAZING PORT!!!    … Expand
  18. raed1996
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Sonic Generations is possibly the best Sonic game ever. Yes, even better than the Genesis titles. I might be Sonic Sinning by saying that, but Iâ
  19. kaicooper
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    oh SONIC..everytime i hear those Classis songs from this great Generations..such a great game
    with Huge Success..really love it..the new Graphics is AWESOM and gameplay is sooo FUN
    SONIC GENERATIONS IS THE GAME WE REALLY WAITED FOR
  20. BasilZero
    Oct 1, 2013
    10
    Sonic Generations is a great game for both old and new sonic fans although it is highly recommended for old fans of the series due to the fact that there several characters, storyline moments and stages from older Sonic games which may put some people in a confused state of mind. Regardless the gameplay styles, the visuals, the music and the abundant content involving music, artwork, andSonic Generations is a great game for both old and new sonic fans although it is highly recommended for old fans of the series due to the fact that there several characters, storyline moments and stages from older Sonic games which may put some people in a confused state of mind. Regardless the gameplay styles, the visuals, the music and the abundant content involving music, artwork, and challenges it is truly worth a purchase the game also comes with a DLC called Casino Night which allows you to play a pinball machine game similar to Sonic Spinball but with better mechanics relating to an actual pinball machine.… Expand
  21. admiralnlson
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    Simply amazing game.

    Flawless mechanics. Great marriage of 2D and 3D platform. Being able to play as modern Sonic and old-school Sonic feels fantastic. The levels are numerous, very well thought. A good amount of them are so original it's stunning. Replayability is quite good, especially if you're after honing your skills and improving your score. All the excitement of the Sonics of the    Simply amazing game.

    Flawless mechanics. Great marriage of 2D and 3D platform. Being able to play as modern Sonic and old-school Sonic feels fantastic. The levels are numerous, very well thought. A good amount of them are so original it's stunning. Replayability is quite good, especially if you're after honing your skills and improving your score.
    All the excitement of the Sonics of the 90s and much more.

    The devs are rockstars. I have a hard time believing the amounts of different mechanics they managed to put into in, and it's working it so smoothly. I'll definitely watch their next games.

    All that for 30$ it's a steal. Now that I know how good this game is, I would definitely pay full price for it. I'm hoping for some DLC now.    … Expand
  22. TheateraNerd
    May 17, 2012
    10
    SERIOUSLY.....When has a 3d Sonic game been this good? I love how SEGA united both their 2d and 3d fans together so fluently! I heard that SEGA are releasing their soundtracks on i-tunes, if thats the case Im about to go purchase a $20 i-tunes card because this soundtrack is phenomenal! I can even listen to it like a cd! I love the new physics on Classic Sonic despite the fact that he getsSERIOUSLY.....When has a 3d Sonic game been this good? I love how SEGA united both their 2d and 3d fans together so fluently! I heard that SEGA are releasing their soundtracks on i-tunes, if thats the case Im about to go purchase a $20 i-tunes card because this soundtrack is phenomenal! I can even listen to it like a cd! I love the new physics on Classic Sonic despite the fact that he gets to fast to control at time. I LOVE how they borrowed from the past, but put enough new gimmicks, platforming, and ideas in it to call it a new game. THE BOSSES ARE SOOOOO FREAKING FUN!!!!!! So the biggest downfall for me would be how short and easy the bosses are because they truly are great bosses. Usually Sonic bosses take 8 hits, but Metal Sonic can be defeated with as many as 5 hits. Despite the short awesome bosses you are guaranteed to play them over and over again as well the levels. This game shows how far the franchise it has come and even though it's had some lows that they're over. This game also showcases Sonic's best moments and makes them even better with reworked platforming and music! This game has breathed hope and faith into Modern Sonic, and shows SEGA'S potential. This games satisfies me a great deal and I'm proud to be a Sonic fan!!! Thanks SEGA for an awesome game!...… Expand
  23. sonicsword
    Nov 24, 2011
    10
    Simply wonderful. After a long time Sega finally hit on the formula and created a Sonic game as good as in its golden age. The controls work very well. The story is simple but functional. Nostalgia and fun are guaranteed.
  24. Awesomegamer7
    Dec 4, 2011
    10
    Played the game to the finish, played many mini-games (missions) and the game is just...just f**cking awesome!
    The controls for a PC platform game are awesome (played with keyboard and with XBOX360 controller), also the music is epic,story is the best thing ever classic sonic and tails are back its really cool.
    I give this game a 10 because this game brought my sonic fan spirit to 100%    Played the game to the finish, played many mini-games (missions) and the game is just...just f**cking awesome!
    The controls for a PC platform game are awesome (played with keyboard and with XBOX360 controller), also the music is epic,story is the best thing ever classic sonic and tails are back its really cool.
    I give this game a 10 because this game brought my sonic fan spirit to 100% again and I feel that Sega is not going to ruin the sonic franchise again.
    If you haven't played the game, get up and go get the game on your nearest game shop!    … Expand
  25. Fideljensen
    Dec 17, 2011
    10
    Verry good game,Verry good game, åååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååå… Expand
  26. RCRDT21
    Jan 27, 2012
    10
    VERY FUN.... awesome gameplay, EPIC SOUNDTRACK, and men, this game makes me cry... seriously, is a litle short IF YOU DONT PLAY ALL THE MISIONS, and some of them like the race with Cream, Tails, Knuckles are moments that are, simply awesome
  27. EgoAsian
    Feb 2, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let's start off with the price. It's 30 dollars in comparison with home consoles which is 50$. You already save yourself 20$ which means expectation shouldn't bee too disappointing for the price. The controls are debatable to say the least. When I play the Modern Sonic levels at times the jump button does not respond and I am playing this on a new laptop so by no means is it the keyboard. I even checked to see if anything was caught underneath, but nope. I spotted some bad collision glitches(Classic Sonic being able to spin dash on a vertical wall) and I've heard of the city escape glitch where you snowboard in the air for infinity. So by no means is this a polished game. Hopefully Sega will fix this. The main story is ridiculously easy. You can plow through the game within 4-5 hours. Completing the game 100%, still not that very challenging. Though I am sure this game wasn't intended to be difficult by any means. It is still fun none the less.

    The soundtrack is good most of them are slight remixes of their original counterpart. If your looking for a good sonic game get this game now. Some of us grew up with Genesis Sonic and though some of his games may not be good to our eyes I hear a lot of little kids talking about the sonic games we hate/dislike. That means that even though Sonic may not be viewed great by critics. Kids of this generation are enjoying the new sonic game. Sonic Generation was a treat to the loyal Sonic Fans who stuck with them all the way and to the new Sonic fan base to show "This is how Sonic started off".

    The only reason why this got an 8 on my score was because of those glitches. The only real major glitch is Sonic's jumping delay(I don't know if anybody else has had the same trouble as I did, but I'll mention it just as a precaution)

    Happy 20th Anniversary Sonic.    … Expand
  28. JamesJoker
    Jul 21, 2012
    10
    This is a great sonic title.
    For those who played Sonic already on the Mega Drive (because the old sonic i included with modern graphics and 3d-effects) and for kids between us.
  29. Kertos
    Mar 7, 2012
    10
    After a long time is this the first Sonic game i really enjoyed playing. It is fast with a adorable graphic style. Several little hidden things (like rings / ways) and a lot of mini challenges adds a nice long playtime. Short: buy and love it - like me
  30. Streakside
    Jan 28, 2013
    10
    Best 3D sonic game hands down. It is next to Sonic 3 and Knuckles as my favorite Sonic game. PC version has 60 fps, which for a game all about speed, makes for a smooth and visually appearing experience. Even a year and a half after launch, I find myself playing this game just as much as when I got it. Easily a 10/10 for me.
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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. PC Master (Greece)
    Mar 1, 2012
    80
    Overall, Sonic Generations is a well-designed, welcome exception to the massive circulation of violent games in the market, a 'game' that represents perfectly the pure meaning of the word. [February 2012]
  2. PC Gamer UK
    Jan 29, 2012
    64
    If you know what it expects of you, there's a thrill to some of Generations' showier moments. If not, prepare to hit a series of brick walls at high speed. [Feb 2012, p.93]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 19, 2012
    70
    Nicely connected 2D past with 3D future Sonic is a remarkable return of the once popular console hero. The hedgehog is in very good shape regardless of his 2D or 3D dimension. [Christmas 2011]
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