Sonic Forces

 PlayStation 4
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  1. Hamanaia
    Nov 10, 2020
    5
    The gameplay is confused and sometimes don't work very well.
    The campaign is okay, but too short, i litterally finished in 3 hours.
    The graphics is nice, sonic don't need a graphic realistic or something like these.
    The audio is amazing, the best thing of the game, all the songs are awesome.

    There was a lot of bugs and errors when i was playing, but appart this, the game is fun.
  2. Ha1vy
    Nov 16, 2020
    4
    Купил я эту игру только потому что игра очень сильна напомнила мне Sonic heroes, который мне будучи пездюком ооочень понравился от графена и локаций до геимплея и саунда,но в этом обзоре я выведу лишь плюсы и минусы.Так же игра заманила меня старым обличием наклза и наличие старых персонажей
    Плюсы:
    +Графен: картинка яркая и приятная на глаз +Саундтрек: Видно что композитор постарался и    Купил я эту игру только потому что игра очень сильна напомнила мне Sonic heroes, который мне будучи пездюком ооочень понравился от графена и локаций до геимплея и саунда,но в этом обзоре я выведу лишь плюсы и минусы.Так же игра заманила меня старым обличием наклза и наличие старых персонажей
    Плюсы:
    +Графен: картинка яркая и приятная на глаз
    +Саундтрек: Видно что композитор постарался и сделал очень качественный саунд часть из них у меня в плеилисте
    +Боссы:Они прикольные,интересные
    Минусы:
    -Продолжительность: игра займёт у вас 4 часов прохождения на высоком уровне сложности+эпизод с шадоу. Press X to win - это девиз этой игры, потому что уровни проходятся за считанные минуты.
    -Отвратительный лвл дизайн: Игру можно было просто растянуть по поверхности чтоб она была просто прямой (так хотя бы её можно было лечге пройти через ускорение)
    -Бонус уровни:лучше бы их вообще не было.Они короче чем писосы разрабов вселенной sonic boom.Видно что если бы их и не было, то даже маленькие дауны что-нибудь заподозрили в продолжительности игры
    -Эпизод с шадоу: Тоже самое что и бонус уровни лучше бы вообще его не было.
    -Смысл предзаказа: Это мой самый первый и самый бесполезный предзаказ.Вообще все плюшки предзакза теперь бесплатны и даже цена не изменилась после релиза игры.
    -Сюжет: Кто-то будит кукорекать НУ ЭТА ЖЭ ДЕТЦКАЯ ИГРА КАК ТЫ МОГ ТУТ ДОЛЖЭН БЫТ ПРАСТОЙ СЮЖЭТ,а я вам скажу идите хуй. Вся та интрига которая была в трейлере была чистым завлекаловом для малолеток на которую повелись даже олдфаги
    -0.3фпс в катсценах: Я не знаю каким членом делали оптимизацию катсцен но это просто пиздец (интересный факт:при записи через OBS у меня не было никаких проблем с катсценами)
    -Главный антогонист: Этот персонаж абсолютно пустой.Проходить его босс файты ну просто изи даже для меня.История этого персонажа так же пуста как и его пафос.
    -И самое наконец самое главное.За этот сделаный на скорую руку кусок говна сега просит 1200 рублей . Игра своих денег не стоит.Красная цена ~700 рублей не больше.
    Итоговая оценка: 4 яйкина из 10    … Expand
  3. Junior_sithlord
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    das spiel ist sehr gut viele sagen es seie schlecht ich nicht es ist einfach cool ich kann es nicht beschreiben
  4. mikufan84
    Jun 20, 2022
    4
    The only sonic game to make me feel extremely bored, tired and exhausted. By the time I almost finished the game in one sitting, I felt drained, sad and disappointed by the horrible localization, the extremely short levels (no thanks to the limitations of their engine, as clarified by Digitalfoundry), the lack of depth in its script and generally unmotivated mindset. What I think this gameThe only sonic game to make me feel extremely bored, tired and exhausted. By the time I almost finished the game in one sitting, I felt drained, sad and disappointed by the horrible localization, the extremely short levels (no thanks to the limitations of their engine, as clarified by Digitalfoundry), the lack of depth in its script and generally unmotivated mindset. What I think this game symbolizes, is a product of developers who knew not what they wanted to do, but what they COULD do to please their fanbase without any artistic inspiration or motivation. The result, a truly pathetic game that has some graphically impressive moments and some good music at times, but does not feel like a game. Its automated physics and controls make you feel like you're passing a vacuum on a dirty carpet. You go in single directions, trying to get through the madness and garbage with minimal effort that even a child could accomplish without any skills.… Expand
  5. iCampoRamil
    Nov 12, 2021
    5
    Es bastante flojito, pero te deja ratos entretenido, no es mala opción para pasar el rato.
  6. Emanuals
    Jan 23, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Forces is perhaps the most disappointing Sonic game of all time for me. 06 may have been unfinished, but its level design and story in Shadow and Silver's campaigns were enough to where I could enjoy the game. Secret Rings may have ruined 06's development and played like trying to skateboard with a dumpster, but the music was fantastic and the characterization was leaps and bounds better than what preceded it. Also it lead to Black Knight, the latter may has maybe my favourite story in the series (still a toss-up between Black Knight and Adventure 2). Heck, even Lost World, which had my least favorite style of 3D Sonic gameplay, the worst story in the series and sent Sonic's writing down the toilet. But all of that doesn't match up to Forces.
    The Rookie levels are easily the best part of the game. Let's start with negatives and work our way to positives. The biggest problem is the physics. Jumping gimps your speed and if you move after landing you can shoot off like a rocket. Also, drifting is just a scripted segment that takes away more gameplay from you. Other then that, it's perfectly fine. The star of the show are the Wispons. This game is probably the second best use of the Wisps after Colours. It gives a lot of customization and can lead to different shortcuts throughout the game. They each have their own positives and negatives which is what makes a good gameplay style. For example, Burst gives you a strong attack, but it only goes directly in front of you, or Lightning which gives you wide attack, but it involuntarily lurches you forward, or Drill that gives you a huge dash, but takes a while to charge up.
    Sonic is alright. The problem is entirely with the level design. It's just a narrow hallway with some enemies to boost into. The whole design is just so automated. Just walk forward and boost, watch a thousand cutscenes in the levels that take away even more gameplay. The only attempt at level design is Lunar Canyon which is probably the best level in the game, and the 2D sections which are redundant because we already have Classic Sonic.
    And guess what? He sucks. The physics are clunky and slippery, the level design will let you slam into obstacles without batting an eye. And unlike the first four games and Mania which Forces is so pathetically trying to replicate, the design is not based around manipulating the physics to your advantage to gain momentum, which is what made Sonic... well... Sonic. Here they just plonked him in a Modern 2D stage instead of building the levels around perfecting the controls.
    Oh, there's also the Tag Team stages which just mix Sonic and the Rookie. They would've been my favorite levels in the game, but instead of focusing on the Rookie with boost mechanics, they're instead Sonic levels with Wispons, bleh. Also can we just bring up how stupid Fist Bump is? It sounds like a rock remix of an MLP song, like, 80s MLP. (Also forgot to mention the rail-grinding segments. They're kinda fun.) There are also these stupid extended QTEs which are just dumb transitions.
    OH!! Almost forgot! Shadow's in this game too..! and he sucks... He plays the exact same as Sonic, but his level design is even worse. The levels will barely give you any moments of clarity before shoving you in scripted segments you have no control over, and the game will often shove you into obstacles that either result in death, trial and error, or waiting. And no-one wants to wait in a Sonic game.
    Okay, enough of the gameplay, what's the story? Bad. So much is told to us, never shown. There are so few cinematics that it feels like a waste of time. The story is told to us behind walls and walls of boring dialogue. Oh, Sonic is being tortured? SHOW US! Oh, the Rebellion's forces are being taken out? SHOW US! And what is just as bad is the characterization. They explicitly say in the first fifteen minutes that Sonic was kidnapped and tortured, so you'd expect him to act differently, and get his carefree, funloving attitude back by the end, but no. Zavok frees Sonic to fight him and Sonic the abuse victim, does some springy steps and shouts "kICkiNg yOuR BuTT!111!!!!" In fact, why did Zavok let Sonic out? Explain! Everyone acts so out of character. They could've explained that half a year at war made them change, but everyone just acts like it's normal. [link omitted per site rules]
    The story doesn't intrigue me, I hate the characters, the writing is terrible, nothing is interesting because of the insistence on text walls. The gameplay is just so basic and boring. I feel so sad seeing that nowadays Sonic is no longer distinctive. Sonic has become the crowd he originally tried to stand out from. SEGA is so afraid to take risks and I'm sick of it. I'm sick of them ditching decent ideas because they made awful business. I'm sick of them recycling things from games that sold.    … Expand
  7. Luisguerreroa
    Nov 9, 2022
    7
    Muy Corto y con potencial enormemente desperdiciado,niveles muy lineales y con poco Esfuerzo
  8. MrCell
    Feb 6, 2022
    2
    Can't give it a 0 out of 10 because the game does have some value, but this is without a doubt the most boring sonic game I have ever played. I beat the whole game within 2 1/2 hours and I could of beat it in half the time if I skipped the cutscenes. I played it all the way through on hard and only died twice. This whole game is on easy mode even on the hard difficulty, they recycled bossCan't give it a 0 out of 10 because the game does have some value, but this is without a doubt the most boring sonic game I have ever played. I beat the whole game within 2 1/2 hours and I could of beat it in half the time if I skipped the cutscenes. I played it all the way through on hard and only died twice. This whole game is on easy mode even on the hard difficulty, they recycled boss fights and the story is so rushed and stupid. There is some neat stuff with the custom character, but their gameplay is somehow even more boring and easy then sonics because you get gear that makes you op and that makes platforming way too easy. The only people that would probably enjoy this would be kids under the age of 12 Though one positive I'm able to find with this game Is that it has a really good soundtrack, somehow, sega games never fail at delivering that. To summarize, Sonic Forces is rushed, boring, way too easy, and lacks any form of uniqueness or character.… Expand
  9. LVB10
    Apr 18, 2021
    6
    Sonic Forces is a topic that i love......

    And hate

    Its not good but its not bad either

    Thats how i explain this game.... ik its sucks right?
  10. D_Ranger
    Apr 21, 2021
    8
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  11. Zachary922i23i2
    Apr 21, 2021
    6
    Now sonic forces is not bad but there are some things that are not good.First of all classic sonic should not have been in the game and the stages in this game are short and boring.Also there are good things about this game like the music,and the custom character are good too.No CGI cutscenes but there was one in the trailer which makes no sense and the boost gameplay is not good
  12. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    2
    Levels are too short and simple. Story retcons stuff badly. This game is just terrible.

    But you can wear a Sanic shirt so it gets a two.
  13. blue90
    May 2, 2021
    7
    this game is way to over hated in a few years its gonna be the next unleashed its gonna be seen as a under rated gem of a game while i like the game classic sonics sucks to play as and the levels are short though the air boost is the best out of any game modern sonic and the avatar are descent to
  14. Uradisur
    May 3, 2021
    3
    Некоторые композиции очень хороши, также есть уровни с оригинальным крутым дизайном. Порадовал финальный босс. Также очень хорошая идея с Quick Time Event, выглядело очень эффектно.
    Неплохая идея с аватаром, даже геймплей вышел неплохой.
    НО: Сюжет настроен серьёзно, но повествуется по-детски. Зачем вы добавили сюда классического Соника? Бесит. Геймплей за современного Соника стал очень    Некоторые композиции очень хороши, также есть уровни с оригинальным крутым дизайном. Порадовал финальный босс. Также очень хорошая идея с Quick Time Event, выглядело очень эффектно.
    Неплохая идея с аватаром, даже геймплей вышел неплохой.
    НО:
    Сюжет настроен серьёзно, но повествуется по-детски. Зачем вы добавили сюда классического Соника? Бесит. Геймплей за современного Соника стал очень кривой, но в то же время игра слишком лёгкая, для каких же лузеров была сделана игра? Даже графика стала хуже. Как можно было сделать Такой огрызок после замечательных Sonic Generations, Unleashed и Colors. Sonic forces— очень плохая игра. Позор моей любимой серии игр.    … Expand
  15. Adanishedgehog
    May 6, 2021
    10
    this game is amazing I love it some much anyone who dares to hate so help me god
  16. Spidermanfan18
    Jun 7, 2021
    9
    A great game not perfect has some bad points and some good points but the good points are amazing. This game has some of the best levels an amazing soundtrack and beautiful graphics this game does not deserve the hate it is an underrated masterpiece.
    Avatar has good controls, levels are great awesome music at worst good level design the wispons add a lot to the levels and exploration.    A great game not perfect has some bad points and some good points but the good points are amazing. This game has some of the best levels an amazing soundtrack and beautiful graphics this game does not deserve the hate it is an underrated masterpiece.
    Avatar has good controls, levels are great awesome music at worst good level design the wispons add a lot to the levels and exploration.
    Modern Sonic levels control well some straightforward level design but some good open design and good music
    Classic sonic doesn't control the best but the levels work around it he also has the least amount of levels. Okay music I like the techno-sounding music with the synths level design is okay to good.
    The art style is amazing I really like the destroyed art style and the Eggman themed stuff with gray, white, black, and purple looks beautiful    … Expand
  17. sonic_fan
    Jun 5, 2021
    0
    bad game in other words,even sonic 06 was better than this **** only things are really good in the game is the graphics and the avatar char.
  18. Akira_Hidekii
    Jun 26, 2021
    7
    In my honest opinion, the game isn't bad at all, but it's not the best in the franchise either. Let's admit that most fans criticize the game itself without even analyzing it in a more critical way.
    However, I'm not going to give an unfair review, so here's my experience with the game.
    The story had a lot of potential, it left something to be desired when I finished playing. Let's be    In my honest opinion, the game isn't bad at all, but it's not the best in the franchise either. Let's admit that most fans criticize the game itself without even analyzing it in a more critical way.
    However, I'm not going to give an unfair review, so here's my experience with the game.
    The story had a lot of potential, it left something to be desired when I finished playing. Let's be honest, SEGA should have developed it a little more, as this game was supposed to be darker than the previous ones, they could take it a little more seriously. But despite everything, I still had fun with it.
    Continuing, the levels were kind of confusing, because when the course started to get really good, the level ended, which left me a little disappointed. But looking at the good points, the levels had at least three different routes to follow, and it also suggested the player to look for the red rings. The levels with the avatar are interesting because they have a different type of gameplay, but let's say that the classic Sonic ones are not the best. We all know that the Shadow Episode was disappointing in a lot of ways, but it still reveals some things that happened behind the game's story, so I kinda like it, I guess?
    Personally, I ended up having fun despite all these aspects, but that's just my opinion, everyone can have their own :)    … Expand
  19. Gamer2021885
    Jul 5, 2021
    6
    Is there honestly anything I can say, you know why this game is mediocre I know why this game is mediocre 6/10.
  20. Llamanto
    Jul 10, 2021
    4
    I got this game after I sold my copy of Ocarina of Time 3D, and to my surprise, this game is horrid. It doesn't run poorly, but the level design and storyline are very poorly made. Sega can do so much more with Sonic, yet they keep pushing simplicity instead of complexity, which wouldn't even ruin the game.

    I believe that the next Sonic game will truly decide if the series dies, or if    I got this game after I sold my copy of Ocarina of Time 3D, and to my surprise, this game is horrid. It doesn't run poorly, but the level design and storyline are very poorly made. Sega can do so much more with Sonic, yet they keep pushing simplicity instead of complexity, which wouldn't even ruin the game.

    I believe that the next Sonic game will truly decide if the series dies, or if it lives on to continue it's legacy.

    I give it a 4/10.    … Expand
  21. spoofer
    Jul 13, 2021
    0
    ok yeah so basically its just sonic generations but **** because sega doesnt know how to make a good video game
  22. IBANGMYWIFE
    Sep 28, 2021
    5
    In Eggman's greatest victory to date, the evil doctor has conquered much of the world with a mysterious new power. A resistance comprised of Sonic's friends is formed to fight back, and in the midst of the chaos and destruction, an unlikely hero will rise up to help Modern and Classic Sonic take back the world. Even these three heroes may have their work cut out for them, as Dr. Eggman hasIn Eggman's greatest victory to date, the evil doctor has conquered much of the world with a mysterious new power. A resistance comprised of Sonic's friends is formed to fight back, and in the midst of the chaos and destruction, an unlikely hero will rise up to help Modern and Classic Sonic take back the world. Even these three heroes may have their work cut out for them, as Dr. Eggman has a new ally of his own... but all of that was poorly executed in the story. Seriously, Sonic Team?
    This is a bad game, mediocre at best. If you wanna play it, go ahead. I'm not stopping you. If you enjoy it, SURE! It's your opinion. Anyway, 5/10, f*ck this game.    … Expand
  23. Davesreview83
    Jul 24, 2021
    8
    Solid game but I recommend buying it on sale cause it's a bit too short but it's still worth the money
  24. ibblue07
    Aug 19, 2021
    6
    Trust me, I tried to love Sonic Forces but I just couldn't... Something about this game feels so off compared to other 3D Sonic games.
  25. grimreapersims
    Feb 8, 2022
    6
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  26. JPC96
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Cream, Rouge, Omega, Vector, Espio and Charmy are not playable characters.
  27. SwiSearmagician
    Sep 3, 2021
    7
    Sonic Forces is a really divisive game. Many people hated it others thought it was ok but barley anyone thought it was great. I personally think that this game well not amazing does have some solid fun to be had. The level design is actually pretty good I can't think of one time were I got frustrated or thought "that was a horrible level" not one level left with me hating it but that alsoSonic Forces is a really divisive game. Many people hated it others thought it was ok but barley anyone thought it was great. I personally think that this game well not amazing does have some solid fun to be had. The level design is actually pretty good I can't think of one time were I got frustrated or thought "that was a horrible level" not one level left with me hating it but that also comes at a cost. Not one level in this game will I point out and says it's amazing. Some levels are good but barley any are actually notable to talk about. The controls are bit of a problem I always feel like i'm going to fast to make precise jumps this is extremely apparent in the 2d sections. And onetime I guess I was going to fast so as soon as a I made a small jump it sent me flying. The controls are fine but there is one thing about this game that I was not expecting to praise. The graphics are weirdly amazing they look detailed and colorful even though this games story takes place in basically war. Oh yeah the story kinda sucks. It takes it self way too seriously it tries to be dark and just doesn't work out but it does end up to some pretty funny moments the story takes it self so seriously that it's like a big joke that the game isn't in on. The game has three different play styles with three different characters. Normal sonic that plays like a boost game but to be honest I forgot I had an option to boost most of the time in those sections but these sections come with 3d platforming and normal boost game play. Classic Sonic is the weakest of all the play styles it's fine but it's boring mediocre platforming most of the time. The last play style is your own character basically you can create your own sonic character witch I think is really cool this is one of the best parts of the game customizing your own sonic character and playing as them. Their play style is basically some 3d platforming with their gun witch is super fun to use these parts are really easy but there probably the most fun destroying robots with your gun while doing pretty fun 3d platforming on the way. Sonic Forces is a short game I was able to finish it in about 3 hours. Each level feels like it's just getting started. I would really only recommend this game if you find for cheep and the game is on sale a lot these days. If you get for a good price I would say 20 bucks then it offers a fine enough sonic adventure with some pretty fun moments. It's nothing special but with the three hours that it has it's a pretty alright game. Although if you have the option between this and Sonic Mania, Sonic Mania is longer and is just a way better game all around.… Expand
  28. Davi2590gt
    Sep 15, 2021
    8
    É um jogo até que bom, eu gostei, mas dava para melhorar muito mais, deviam ter desenvolvido a história muito mais.
  29. jacktwelve
    May 29, 2022
    4
    Huge letdown. This could've and should've been way better than what it is. This game is 6th boost sonic game and in my personal opinion the worst one due to it lack luster level design and super easy ranking system. Classic sonic is worst than what he was in generations due to the inferior physics. the custom hero feels like sonic but with clunky controls. The biggest issue with this gameHuge letdown. This could've and should've been way better than what it is. This game is 6th boost sonic game and in my personal opinion the worst one due to it lack luster level design and super easy ranking system. Classic sonic is worst than what he was in generations due to the inferior physics. the custom hero feels like sonic but with clunky controls. The biggest issue with this game is the levels are super basic and short. just when a level starts to get kind of fun the level ends. The story is total cringe and feels like imitation of the early 2000's sonic game plot with out understanding why people liked those stories in the first place.… 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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