Sonic Frontiers

 PlayStation 4
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 288 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 40 out of 288
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  1. slicksquid
    Nov 9, 2022
    8
    Sonic Frontiers feels like a desperate breath of fresh air into the series.

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

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

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

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

    P.S. The soundtrack is FIRE and they got Kellin Quinn from Sleeping with Sirens on it. 100/10 banger OST.    … Expand
  2. AlexSangfroid
    Nov 16, 2022
    7
    This is the right way! Sonic Frontiers may have its flaws but damn, this is a good game and, yes, still feels like Sonic, a good Sonic. The bosses are incredible, the combat system is great and a solid base for the future, that shonen style fits so well with Sonic, the story is pretty decent, the ost is amazing and the gameplay of Sonic is really comfortable and fun. But yeah, the floatingThis is the right way! Sonic Frontiers may have its flaws but damn, this is a good game and, yes, still feels like Sonic, a good Sonic. The bosses are incredible, the combat system is great and a solid base for the future, that shonen style fits so well with Sonic, the story is pretty decent, the ost is amazing and the gameplay of Sonic is really comfortable and fun. But yeah, the floating platforms look too weird, the damn pop-in is there, the islands don't look creative (and are very small) some secundary missions with mini plot could've been a good adition and yes, the cyberspace may be fun but is just 4 themes and taking better levels from other games (instead of the Metal Harbor of Frontiers, I do prefer the one from SA2). But in the end, this is not only good, it's an honest game, I can see the love here, that everyone in the development (since programming until ost, story and desing of the enemies) wanted to give us a good Sonic game, and a first step for the future, so... thanks, guys, for bringing back the blue man, Finally we can say that yes, Sonic is here.… Expand
  3. Lampone00
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    No game is perfect, but this game is really good, I would give it a 9 because I’m a Sonic Fan, but I would be too biased. Anyway, 06 was 16 (f word) years ago. Who. Cares. It was bad? Yes, maybe. However it isn’t that bad to be still talked 16 years later. Grow up. Anyway, back to Frontiers review.

    “Uh, Sonic should’ve died in 2D” What about Mario then? “Same thing for Mario” No. After    No game is perfect, but this game is really good, I would give it a 9 because I’m a Sonic Fan, but I would be too biased. Anyway, 06 was 16 (f word) years ago. Who. Cares. It was bad? Yes, maybe. However it isn’t that bad to be still talked 16 years later. Grow up. Anyway, back to Frontiers review.

    “Uh, Sonic should’ve died in 2D”

    What about Mario then?

    “Same thing for Mario”

    No. After 10 years of cringe-jokes, bad writing we finally got a game where Sonic takes itself seriously again. It was never meant for kids. It was meant for everyone. Yeah the movies did him dirty (I’m not saying the movies are bad, they are REALLY good. Thing is, they made Sonic character for kids. It make sense since he’s still a kid there but then everyone will think he is. When he’s not.)

    “Image being a kid, he would be bored playing this game”

    Are you that kid? Stop self projecting. Why we have to treat Kids like they are stupid? Super Paper Mario was 14 years ago. Do I really have to explain what I’m saying? That game aged like fine wine. Bowser’s Inside Story is another one. And this will do the same because it’s good. It’s so good. Cyberspace is the “eh, okay” of the game, I see the potential, it can be improved. And here I thought I would hate this game, I hate open worlds and I don’t like Zelda at all, but I respect it because that’s just me, Zelda makes good games. Wait, silly me, this is an “Open Zone” game (coping? Maybe) but well, I liked it. Maybe that’s why it worked. I recommend it to you all.    … Expand
  4. BigC1122
    Jan 1, 2023
    7
    This game has a lot of positives. Exploring each island and zipping through obstacles as sonic is addicting, and I found myself unable to put the game down. The combat was fun and I found myself trying to utilize different combos rather than mindlessly button-mashing. The mini-bosses throughout each island were a good challenge. The graphics, scenery, and music are phenomenal, addingThis game has a lot of positives. Exploring each island and zipping through obstacles as sonic is addicting, and I found myself unable to put the game down. The combat was fun and I found myself trying to utilize different combos rather than mindlessly button-mashing. The mini-bosses throughout each island were a good challenge. The graphics, scenery, and music are phenomenal, adding to the already thrilling experience. Even the story and writing are respectable. Sonic's often eye-rolling borderline annoying personality is mellowed out, and all the characters, even including Egg Man, undergo meaningful character development. The utilization of the chaos emeralds and Super Sonic is easily my favorite of the series, with each final boss of each island being a joy to play. It's a breath of fresh air seeing Sonic Team experiment with new concepts and learn from past mistakes.

    The game isn't free from problems. The islands did feel empty, lacking much other than hills, springs, and grind rails. Pop-ins are often, but they weren't really a big issue for me personally.
    The cyberspace seemed rushed, being mediocre at best and outright bad at its worst. Most of the level designs were pulled from Sonic Generations or Forces. I love Green Hill zone just as any other Sonic fan, but this is the fourth game in a row where it has been plastered into a game. Re-utilizing stages from previous games isn't inherently an idea that can't work. Why not bring back zones such as oil ocean, dragon road, or hydrocity? Although a letdown, cyberspace doesn't take too much of game time compared to open-zone gameplay. The game is also brought down by the lackluster 2D platforming sections, which are especially prevalent on island three. The final island pulls the same design as the first, making it feel like an extension of the first rather than a unique and distinct zone. It's a shame because the last 2 islands felt rushed, leaving a bad taste in me when finishing the game. While all of these flaws are disappointing, they necessarily don't ruin the game.

    Overall, this game has a lot of positives to expand upon in future games. While I do believe this formula can work for Sonic's upcoming releases, it's still hard for me to feel optimistic about the future of our favorite blue hedgehog.    … Expand
  5. Cool_Nico
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Gameplay loop is fun and addictive. Music is perfect for whatever the situation is. Controls are the best they've ever been. Combat is easy to pick up but still deeper than button mashing. Writing is well done and the characters relationships are developed well.

    I was not expecting this Sonic game to be this good. The creators put a lot of heart and elbow grease into this game and it shows.
  6. Drenic
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    ITS IMPECCABLE!!! The BEST Sonic Game since Unleashed. Congratulations to Sega and Sonic Team. Keep it up and Let’s forge a New Frontier. (Don’t listen to de **** reviews, they don’t know what they’re talking about and just hating for the sake of hating)
  7. Ice_Candy
    Nov 12, 2022
    9
    By far the best sonic has been in a long time. The minor things they could improve only make me more exited to see where they take the series from here.
  8. Wixy
    Nov 9, 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 a lot of new combat moves and    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 a lot 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 franchise!

    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
  9. Sheepsyhere
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Sonic frontiers is a masterpiece, also I’m first review which is nice but go play this game
  10. NandoAnimando
    Nov 9, 2022
    9
    Overall this is a very good Sonic game, the best since Unleashed and Generations, Sonic controls really good in the open zones, the DropDash is amazing ( The best feeling of being in control of the character of all the games in the franchise ) and it’s very satisfying upgrading Sonic stats, the combat is awesome, the exploration, and I love that the game let you change Sonic acceleration,Overall this is a very good Sonic game, the best since Unleashed and Generations, Sonic controls really good in the open zones, the DropDash is amazing ( The best feeling of being in control of the character of all the games in the franchise ) and it’s very satisfying upgrading Sonic stats, the combat is awesome, the exploration, and I love that the game let you change Sonic acceleration, turning speed, boost speed, and more, I love the customization in that way, the history of this game is really really good, Ian is the best, the only thing that I don’t like it’s the reused assets from cyberspace, Green Hill, Chemical Plant, and Sky Santuary, and the physics in the Cyberspace levels, I’m loving this new generation of Sonic games!

    And the Super Sonic battles, uff, Sonic is officially back! 9/10    … Expand
  11. MiclyAQG
    Nov 9, 2022
    9
    Such a great game, with little issues here and there that keep it from being perfect.
    But 90% of what it does is good and I think it adds some very welcome additions to the franchise
  12. FenrirTheZenles
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Best game of the year!!!!!!

    Sonic is Back!!!!

    one of the best games out there this year full of fun and action accompanied by an excellent soundtrack. Do you also notice that some supposed ""experts"" gave it a 20 and that is supposed to be a professional critic?
  13. Sonic1234
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Sonic is now great again! This game looks meh but it's really fun to play and Sonic for the first is truly gigachad seriously in this game he is so powerfull
  14. JoaoLima2
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Esse jogo abre um imenso potencial para a franquia do ouriço azul se você tiver vendo essa "review" saiba que esse jogo pode ser muito divertido para você.
  15. KingSwapped
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Games really good metacritc scores are biased especially ign. Probably the best sonic game
  16. FArukKing21
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Best game story gameplay evrything there many different challenges i thought the island is empty but its not my review buy the game !!!
  17. SthefyGale
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    It is something very innovative and fresh for the new game of our favorite hedgehog, without a doubt it is a delivery that is worth playing and enjoying to the fullest! ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ
  18. Awkylold
    Nov 9, 2022
    6
    It's definitely not GREAT, but the most problematic stuff is just "technical jank", the gameplay itself is incredibly solid, albeit a little unpolished.
  19. jugadorhardcore
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Best Sonic since 15 years. Is really fun (the most important aspect in videogames)
  20. KrillerBomb
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    An absolutely awesome game, by far surpassing anything that Sonic Team has created since Sonic Unleashed.
  21. Hinzoto
    Nov 9, 2022
    7
    A mediocre game with interesting purposes, but it fails during execution. A lot of flaws of collisions, terrible physics and soulless environment. Cyber levels are short, very linear and repeating the assets of Sonic Generations and Forces. The positive point goes to the Original Soundtrack (maybe the major point). If you like generic Open World game and avoiding this is a Sonic game, youA mediocre game with interesting purposes, but it fails during execution. A lot of flaws of collisions, terrible physics and soulless environment. Cyber levels are short, very linear and repeating the assets of Sonic Generations and Forces. The positive point goes to the Original Soundtrack (maybe the major point). If you like generic Open World game and avoiding this is a Sonic game, you can love this, but if you're a root fan and understand the essence, avoid this, it's another test of laboratory using the franchise.… Expand
  22. Rakso78
    Nov 11, 2022
    0
    Poco atrapante y careciente se encaanto, un mundo abierto con un apartado artístico muy genérico
  23. Luisguerreroa
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    El juegos, es muy bueno, la versión de ps5 es superior, pero me encanta la personalidad de sonic
  24. SonicPAPUSLDG55
    Feb 21, 2023
    0
    the game is pretty fun to play though it could be a little frustrating at times it is a really enjoyable experience, the boss fights are awesome the best ones so far and the music is the best
  25. Wrath_4givnez
    Dec 20, 2022
    9
    This was a massive surprise to me, as I had only ever dreamed about a game like this when I was reaching adolescence. To call this the perfect Sonic game would be a bit hyperbolic, however what we have here is the perfect foundation for what could later be the perfect Sonic game.

    The Good. The standard Sonic fare, which are called the Cyberspace stages, are short, sweet, to the    This was a massive surprise to me, as I had only ever dreamed about a game like this when I was reaching adolescence. To call this the perfect Sonic game would be a bit hyperbolic, however what we have here is the perfect foundation for what could later be the perfect Sonic game.

    The Good.

    The standard Sonic fare, which are called the Cyberspace stages, are short, sweet, to the point, and well constructed. Even the dreaded 1-2 is an impeccable ride of speed and obstacles. Getting an S in that is no joke. Very well paced, extremely trimmed with little filler, and just enough style and pop in the presentation to make each stage feel like a spectacle, rather than just look like one.

    The more experimental Sonic style and open world zones, which we've seen ever since his Dreamcast debut, while rougher around the edges than it could be, manages to have a mirror polish to go with the size and freedom of exploration that was attempted (and failed) in 06. Fighting, while not nearly as deep mechanically as other extreme action games, still have a sense of creativity in the flow of combat that makes fights as exciting as they are fast. Exploring (especially while running) is exceptionally fun and diverse, with all the Sonic staple obstacles and devices littered about to let you get around faster/more stylishly, and the little mini games and things to do add a little extra spice where it's needed.

    Characters sound great, sound effects have the right amount of impact during gameplay, and the story and acting is pretty decent (for a Sonic game), but the absolute gem in the sound department has to be the music. Sonic games always had a great music (even in the bad games), but the tracks used in this game, from ambient music in the open zones to the thumping beats of the Cyberspace runs right to to the heavy action tracks when facing massive foes, really shine brilliantly and stand out quite a bit, even against other brilliant Sonic OSTs.

    Also, can we appreciate how damn beautiful a lot of the environments and backdrops look? I mean, Sega has a habit of making the crispest looking skies (hearkening back to how eye-popping their arcade games always looked), but the actual scenery that you get to run around in looks jaw-dropping (most of the time).

    Oh, and a fully customizable HUD. More games need that option. And this game can let you customize Sonic's own movement speed options. Absolutely brilliant idea.

    Even on the PS4, loading times are pretty decent outside transitioning between Open Zone and Cyberspace. Replaying a run post score screen or re-starting a run upon making a mistake is near instant, allowing for run retries as quickly and unintrusively as possible. Oh, and an optional Training session during longer loading times allows for some quick practice with Sonic's movepool before jumping back into the game.

    The Not-So-Good.

    Sometimes certain enemies (like the wheel/top robots) are a bit too hard to read, physics objects have a habit of "scatmanning" or glitching out for a second before settling, or even fall at half the framerate of the rest of the game, and the pop-in can be a little bit intrusive when you're paying attention to the scenery.

    Transitioning between Open Zone and Cyberspace stages (and vice versa) can take a bit longer than wanted, but the optional Training mode in between the transitional loading can help alleviate that a little.

    Framerate is capped at 30, with no way to swap between performance mode or visual mode. I've heard this isn't an issue on the PS5 (which is capped at 60), so it could just be a hardware limitation.

    Conclusion.

    Sonic Frontiers was a welcome pace change and absolute shocker, despite my trepidation as an old Sonic fan, and has (along with the movies) reignited my love for this silly blue rodent and his friends and enemies. I look forward to the planned updates for this game, and the future of the Sonic franchise as it finally (and hopefully for good this time) escapes it's 3D curse it has had post Heroes.    … Expand
  26. 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!

  27. RhymeAndTreason
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    An extremely fun game with a deeply addicting gameplay loop, an open world that is a joy to explore, a well-written story with charming and compelling character moments, and no shortage of style and coolth. There's certain bits of jank, certain things that maybe shouldn't be there (2D Cyberspace stages), and certain places with obvious cut content. None of that causes any real damage toAn extremely fun game with a deeply addicting gameplay loop, an open world that is a joy to explore, a well-written story with charming and compelling character moments, and no shortage of style and coolth. There's certain bits of jank, certain things that maybe shouldn't be there (2D Cyberspace stages), and certain places with obvious cut content. None of that causes any real damage to the experience except the 2D stages. I can think of some definite ways it could have been better, so it doesn't get a ten, but I loved it to absolute death, so it gets a nine.… Expand
  28. RockeyX
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Best Sonic game ever, since Unleashed!
    Great story and so much fun, a lot of things to do
    Sega finally find the way to the modern Sonic games.
  29. 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
  30. stesproject
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    After the battle using super Sonic my score is 10/10.
    The gameplay and the game loop is so damn good that I have to change my previous review (below)
    My previous review (it was an 8/10): Overall is a great and enjoyable game, but there are some problems: - Graphic is not good, it looks like a PS3 game - The frame rate drops really often - Lights and shadows are not well balanced    After the battle using super Sonic my score is 10/10.
    The gameplay and the game loop is so damn good that I have to change my previous review (below)

    My previous review (it was an 8/10):
    Overall is a great and enjoyable game, but there are some problems:
    - Graphic is not good, it looks like a PS3 game
    - The frame rate drops really often
    - Lights and shadows are not well balanced (and the night is too dark)
    - Regular levels are very aseptic
    I don't know if the PS5 version is better but, apart those problems, I'm liking the game.
    I still prefer a game like Sonic Generations though.    … Expand
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. CD-Action
    Dec 21, 2022
    50
    Sonic Frontiers is both the best and the worst entry to the series. Romping around the open environments is great, the bosses are among the best Sonic has ever met, and the soundtrack is once again full of bangers. It’s a shame that every step of the way you can see that the development was rushed, which resulted in an incredibly rough gameplay and made my experience sad and painful.
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  2. KeenGamer
    Nov 28, 2022
    80
    Sonic Frontiers has definitely brought back hope for the franchise with this new format. Between the smooth experience in the Open-Zone, cool combat (especially titan bosses) and an enjoyable quality of story writing. There are however still some polish to be done around the display of obstacles and platforms. And by far the least appreciable aspect is Cyber Space, both in its lack of originality and control which robs the game of a much higher rating.
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  3. SECTOR.sk
    Nov 22, 2022
    85
    Fans were worried, but in the end, it's a fun Sonic, as it should be. Although not so traditional. After a long time, it is an excellent, visually very nice, but mainly fun Sonic game.
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