Sonic Forces

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6.3

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  1. Visitbr
    Aug 28, 2023
    7
    jogo é extremamente divertido, as musicas são otimas, as fases são muito daora, mas ele peca em seu tamanho, sendo possivel zerar em 3 horas
  2. SonicBiggestFan
    Aug 17, 2023
    5
    This game barely reaches fun. While enjoyable, the game has a clear lack of direction and has little to no personality, been just a recopilation of stuff you already know but way worse. Sotrytelling here is awful, the characters are for the most part OOC all of the time and the levels are sometimes too simple.

    The game IS fun, but it fails at basically everything just been saved by the    This game barely reaches fun. While enjoyable, the game has a clear lack of direction and has little to no personality, been just a recopilation of stuff you already know but way worse. Sotrytelling here is awful, the characters are for the most part OOC all of the time and the levels are sometimes too simple.

    The game IS fun, but it fails at basically everything just been saved by the music, the villian (not perfect but interesting to say the least), the concepts it tries to do, and well the boost formula been just fun in itself.

    This game is the perfect example of "Great ideas, awful execution"    … Expand
  3. Keener01
    Jun 25, 2023
    5
    This game is the manifestation of mediocrity. I mean what a crappy game and probably the worst Sonic game by SEGA and the Sonic Team in a long time. Sonic 06 was glitchy but at least it had a vision and tried to be something. Sonic Forces is a blatant cash grab with no vision. It's a cheap version of even the worst Sonic game I can think of. Poor stages, poor 3d platforming, and the plotThis game is the manifestation of mediocrity. I mean what a crappy game and probably the worst Sonic game by SEGA and the Sonic Team in a long time. Sonic 06 was glitchy but at least it had a vision and tried to be something. Sonic Forces is a blatant cash grab with no vision. It's a cheap version of even the worst Sonic game I can think of. Poor stages, poor 3d platforming, and the plot was beyond boring. The only cool thing was the personalized character which doesn't make up for this crappy game. 5/10 is generous here as I thought of giving it a 3/10… Expand
  4. JustAGameGuy
    May 14, 2023
    6
    Definitely not the worst Sonic game like some people will say, but still a relatively skippable game that isn’t worth the money.
  5. Jimbok3rr178
    Apr 13, 2023
    6
    Although not the best sonic game it is not the worst one either that goes to sonic 4 but the avatar customization was good classic sonic sucked and modern sonic levels were too short and the avatar stages are fine
  6. Danigames187
    Mar 2, 2023
    5
    This game is pretty mediocre, some tracks are good, but in general feels very rushed and uninspired, ganeplay while fun doesn't adds anything new and just ruins everything the previous games bulid.
    Is soulless and a bad attempt for appeling to nostalgia
  7. mephysa
    Feb 12, 2023
    6
    not that bad of a game, but really disappointing, but who cares because sonic frontiers is now between us and its amazing!!
  8. Marcosbohrerbri
    Jan 9, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic forces não é tão ruim como dizem tem o avatar o infinito é um ótimo vilão a musica First bump é muito boa mas o jogo tem muitos problemas… Expand
  9. alan_w_c
    Dec 5, 2022
    5
    This game is a no no. Just play something else. I'm a hard-core fan since 2001 and I only bother to turn on this game like 4 times.
  10. sonicking2222
    Nov 20, 2022
    7
    i played this game about a year after its release and it was ok the customizing feature was good but it was the only strong point the gameplay was too easy and the story was repetitive there were too few levels but it was good overall
  11. Minh6A0
    Nov 16, 2022
    5
    Mid, i had quite some fun times with it but there are alot of issues with it which i highly dislike
  12. Martinator_S5
    Nov 15, 2022
    7
    It is a Sonic game made with a lot of laziness. The physics are crap, the story is nothing serious, the levels are quite short, there are bosses that are reused... But believe it or not, it's an enjoyable game if you intend to get all the rings red stars, numbers and moons of all levels! That's why I give it a 7.
  13. Sephiroth_7_7
    Nov 14, 2022
    5
    this was one of the most disappointing games of all time. I had such high hopes after sonic generations and colors, only to be disappointed by one of the most mediocre games of all time.
  14. Luisguerreroa
    Nov 9, 2022
    7
    Muy Corto y con potencial enormemente desperdiciado,niveles muy lineales y con poco Esfuerzo
  15. LVB1002
    Nov 6, 2022
    6
    This game is... well ok, it’s not good, but it’s not bad. As a huge fan myself I can confirm that the game has flaws, the level design isn’t very polished, you’re basically holding Square/X throughout the game. This game was rushed if you didn’t already know. Even throughout all the negative things such as the story, the game is still enjoyable and fun. The Avatar stages is the highlightThis game is... well ok, it’s not good, but it’s not bad. As a huge fan myself I can confirm that the game has flaws, the level design isn’t very polished, you’re basically holding Square/X throughout the game. This game was rushed if you didn’t already know. Even throughout all the negative things such as the story, the game is still enjoyable and fun. The Avatar stages is the highlight of this game. The physics are very bad, but it dosent ruin everything, we’ve had worse games in this franchise. It’s enjoyable, certainly not a game you buy a evening to have a blast with but buy it when it’s on sale and invite some friends.… Expand
  16. sonhadouro
    Oct 18, 2022
    7
    it's kinda good, could've been better but eh, it's still pretty fun, no bad moments
  17. Freddienote
    Jul 20, 2022
    5
    it's ok, definitely a step back from generations but not the worst thing ever made
  18. corujadiurna
    Jun 26, 2022
    5
    Not the best, not the worst, but it admitedly receives too much hate, it was a fun time, but I'll NEVER go back to it, it's the type of game to be played just once
  19. E-TEAN-S
    Jun 15, 2022
    7
    Flawed in some áreas but I like a lot of the levels despite being short, wish It could be more but I had funnand i prefer It over Heroes don't @ me
  20. Rejubileu
    May 2, 2022
    6
    O problema de Sonic forces e a sua falta de jogabilidade e o seu vilão inexplorado e e claro o Sonic Clássico que foi usado só para marketing mais vamos falar sério primeiro:o personagem criado não apresenta diferença nenhuma pro Sonic moderno só servindo para customizar o que é legalzinho segundo:as fases só se resumem a deixar o botão de bost apertado pois é zero dificuldade só paraO problema de Sonic forces e a sua falta de jogabilidade e o seu vilão inexplorado e e claro o Sonic Clássico que foi usado só para marketing mais vamos falar sério primeiro:o personagem criado não apresenta diferença nenhuma pro Sonic moderno só servindo para customizar o que é legalzinho segundo:as fases só se resumem a deixar o botão de bost apertado pois é zero dificuldade só para jogadores muito casuais que só querem relaxar terceiro:o vilão tinha tudo para ser o melhor mas acabou virando só mais um vilão aleatório… Expand
  21. Vitolonado
    Mar 14, 2022
    5
    Seriously, how is this simply worse than 06? This game is the reason why I looked back and thought "Maybe Sonic 06 wasn't so bad" and stopped hating that game

    Edit: I'm so sorry for treating this game so horribly, I hadn't played Sonic Colors and I can't believe I hated that one more than this one
  22. MetalReviewer
    Mar 7, 2022
    5
    Forces is about what everyone says it is. Basic and uninteresting level design, Classic physics that feel like a s s and a story that reaches the level of borderline clickbait, play Sonic Generations instead. It's basically this game but done right in every aspect.
  23. DRplayer
    Feb 15, 2022
    6
    Another disappointment and this had a lot of potential. The story seemed dark and interesting at first but just went lighthearted and very bland. At least the characters do get some screen time but still are uninteresting. The gameplay was the most disappointing aspect of this game. The boost gameplay somehow got so downgraded from Unleashed. The 3D levels felt super bland and soAnother disappointment and this had a lot of potential. The story seemed dark and interesting at first but just went lighthearted and very bland. At least the characters do get some screen time but still are uninteresting. The gameplay was the most disappointing aspect of this game. The boost gameplay somehow got so downgraded from Unleashed. The 3D levels felt super bland and so uninteresting to play through and they only last for about a minute what the hell sonic team. This game shows how Unleashed got everything right and how underrated and unappreciated it is treated. The 2D levels are ok but don't play like in sonic mania that's for sure. Overall, a very disappointing sonic game and just please release a Unleashed remastered, cause its a lot better than this downgrade version.… Expand
  24. grimreapersims
    Feb 8, 2022
    6
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  25. ImraanTest
    Dec 31, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic Forces is a disappointing game, that tries to cater to every fan of the blue blur yet appeases nobody. It has excellent ideas but fails to execute them in an enjoyable manner.

    The story is the most soul-less part of this package, despite its promising premise. Eggman has taken over the whole world, and it’s up to a group of Sonic’s friends to stop them. The story has plenty of plot-holes and inconsistencies. Since when was Classic Sonic “from another dimension”? Why does Infinite become rogue because Shadow called him “weak”? Why is Sonic cracking jokes after 6 months of supposed torture? Not even the gameplay is able to capitalise on this exciting premise. The game is spilt into 3 playstyles. Modern Sonic, Classic Sonic and your customisable avatar. Modern Sonic is a watered down version of the boost gameplay style found in games like Sonic Unleashed, Colours and Generations. The drift is missing, most of the game is empty corridors and the game is the literal dictionary definition of “hold up to win!”. Classic Sonic is a broken mess. The physics are atrocious in comparison to the classic games. Sonic Generations didn’t have perfect physics for Classic Sonic either but the stages were built around these limitations and were enjoyable to play. The level design here is very simplistic in comparison to Sonic Generations and the Classic Sonic games. This gameplay style just makes me want to play Sonic Mania tbh. The customisable avatar is interesting. You get to relive your childhood and create your own Sonic OC. It’s really cool, I just wish that you could make a few more tweaks to your OC to really make it feel your’s. The gameplay is just as shallow as the other play-styles. It feels like a Sonic Adventure wannabe. You get given abilities via Wispons and while they are enjoyable, you find yourself sticking to one of them as some of the Wispons are useless (apart from if you are interested in getting all the game’s red rings).    … Expand
  26. Banjo_Reviewie
    Nov 18, 2021
    6
    After replaying Sonic forces I did enjoy it, but the level design is severely lacking, classic sonic has no reason to be here, the game is too short and the plot feels unfinished.
  27. Bloodnes
    Nov 17, 2021
    6
    В целом неплохая игрушка для фанатов. Но стиль раннера уже неактуален был на момент выпуска (почти 2018 год), игру можно было спасти видеовставками, дабы сделать некое подобие мульту, однако их очень мало и они банальные. Не сказать, что был захвачен игрой, но прошел довольно быстро. 6/10 можно было и лучшеВ целом неплохая игрушка для фанатов. Но стиль раннера уже неактуален был на момент выпуска (почти 2018 год), игру можно было спасти видеовставками, дабы сделать некое подобие мульту, однако их очень мало и они банальные. Не сказать, что был захвачен игрой, но прошел довольно быстро. 6/10 можно было и лучше
  28. iCampoRamil
    Nov 12, 2021
    5
    Es bastante flojito, pero te deja ratos entretenido, no es mala opción para pasar el rato.
  29. RotcodFox
    Oct 18, 2021
    6
    My opinions of this game have changed over the years, and not in a good way. I don't have many issues with the gameplay (aside from the levels being too short) but I mostly hate the story, writing, and voice acting throughout the entire game. Also the music is either very good or very bad, which isn't normal for most other Sonic games. There's way better options out there, such as SonicMy opinions of this game have changed over the years, and not in a good way. I don't have many issues with the gameplay (aside from the levels being too short) but I mostly hate the story, writing, and voice acting throughout the entire game. Also the music is either very good or very bad, which isn't normal for most other Sonic games. There's way better options out there, such as Sonic Unleashed and Sonic Generations.… Expand
  30. CartoonLow
    Oct 3, 2021
    7
    Sonic Forces may not be as good as Colours, Unleashed, or Generations because of its many flaws, but I still enjoy it for what it was.

    I didn't like the story. The "working together is better than alone" moral is becoming overused in the franchise's latest games and I didn't find the jokes particularly funny. The gameplay is ok. It's still the Boost Formula, which I always liked, but    Sonic Forces may not be as good as Colours, Unleashed, or Generations because of its many flaws, but I still enjoy it for what it was.

    I didn't like the story. The "working together is better than alone" moral is becoming overused in the franchise's latest games and I didn't find the jokes particularly funny.

    The gameplay is ok. It's still the Boost Formula, which I always liked, but it's not as satisfying as it was in Generations, for example. Still enjoyed it but could have been better.

    I also downloaded the free Shadow DLC, with 3 new levels. They're cool but I think it needed more content and thus more value. The same can be said for the Super Sonic DLC. It's cool but why making Super Sonic a DLC if it's not important for the story?

    Now to the positive aspects! I love the customizable character! The costumes also contain references to the rich history of the franchise and it's cool!
    The soundtrack is amazing and hiring the London Symphony Orchestra is a GENIUS idea!
    The voice actors do their best to deliver their best performances as their characters. Too bad the script was kind of awful.
    The Hedgehog Engine 2 makes the graphics gorgeous! Too bad they spent more time making the engine than the actual game.

    In conclusion, Sonic Forces is not a bad game but don't expect it to be a masterpiece.
    New fans of the series will enjoy it but old fans might be disappointed.
    Fortunately, I was not too disappointed and I enjoyed Forces the way it is.
    However, I do hope that Sonic Team does a better job with the next game since the HE2 is technically finished and they'll have all the time they need.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 37 out of 46
  3. Negative: 5 out of 46
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 6, 2018
    60
    While it looks and sounds great on an S-rank run, regular play is messy and unsatisfying. Mania's Classic Sonic must wonder what nightmare dimension he got sucked into. [Jan 2017, p.90]
  2. Gamersky
    Jan 21, 2018
    77
    As the latest generation of the Sonic series, Sonic Forces retains the high-speed game experience. To comply with the trend of the times, Sonic Forces reduces the difficulty, hoping to use this strategy will attract new players who have never tried this kind of game. Unfortunately, the length is not sufficient enough to satisfy players, and too much repetitive content makes this game boring.
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  3. Games.cz
    Jan 21, 2018
    60
    The efforts for modern concept of the legend came out of the way. Sonic Forces has obvious problems with the transition between two perspectives as well with the movement and speed. Only customization possibilities and several new weapons saves it from the average.
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