Sonic Frontiers

 PlayStation 5
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8.2

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  1. Rtheom
    Nov 13, 2022
    7
    This is a great Beta for a future game. It has A LOT of great aspects that are pretty much all implemented haphazardly, but could be downright awesome with enough thought and planning. They clearly spent all of their programming time getting the open world movement/controls down but just ran out of time to make the world(s) actually feel real. I'm a lifelong Sonic fan, so this was a decentThis is a great Beta for a future game. It has A LOT of great aspects that are pretty much all implemented haphazardly, but could be downright awesome with enough thought and planning. They clearly spent all of their programming time getting the open world movement/controls down but just ran out of time to make the world(s) actually feel real. I'm a lifelong Sonic fan, so this was a decent game for me. I appreciated the callbacks, references, and cheeky nods scattered throughout that you'll only pickup if you've actually played nearly all of the other Sonic games out there. I'd probably recommend any non-fans just wait for the next game, though.… Expand
  2. SuperDuck23
    Jun 28, 2023
    7
    While Sonic Frontiers didn’t do much for me, I can see how fans of the series would enjoy it. The levels within the open world are by far the highlight, as the rest of the game felt empty and looked a bit rough around the edges to my eyes.
  3. Lucania
    Nov 13, 2022
    7
    I think a lot of the elements in this game are great in premise. The story could be amazing (the dialogue between characters is incredible), the presentation could've been breathtaking, the ending could've been so epic, settings varied, etc etc.. in the end it feels like the game just needed more time. Despite the flaws, I still very much enjoyed my time with Sonic Frontiers... TheI think a lot of the elements in this game are great in premise. The story could be amazing (the dialogue between characters is incredible), the presentation could've been breathtaking, the ending could've been so epic, settings varied, etc etc.. in the end it feels like the game just needed more time. Despite the flaws, I still very much enjoyed my time with Sonic Frontiers... The exploration was a ton of fun, movement was at times so fluid that it brought me back to SA1, and some of the platforming challenges were a ton of fun. The cyberspace stages towards the end were genuinely really fun, and I think the blend of all these elements really made the game better. I'm very excited for a sequel that will build upon the flaws of this title, and really nail down what the future of Sonic can be.… Expand
  4. sugarpixel
    Nov 14, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’d give it a 7.5 if I could, fyi. My favorite part about this game was the use of past lore and building upon it, as well as the more serious take on Sonic in general and its characterizations again. I’ve been an avid Sonic fan ever since I was a kid, and I won’t lie, the Adventure era more or less is the only style of the games I genuinely love. Another thing I enjoyed about the Adventure era was the generally more serious tone they had alongside well-written dialogue. So as you can imagine, I haven’t really enjoyed the games much since Sonic Colors came out. I cannot stand the use of 2D platforming, and I cannot stand the unfunny, childish dialogue and stories. After so many years, at least the childish writing finally stopped. I truly appreciate that.

    The combat: An interesting type of gameplay for Sonic, I thought it was really fun and cool to see Sonic do all the different types of attacks. Unfortunately I had many issues with the combos not triggering. But going forward I don’t think I’d mind this type of combat system being used for boss fights.

    The open world: I’ve never been a fan of open world games but this one isn’t so bad. The objectives are clear and I typically know exactly where I need to go. One thing I’ve truly missed in recent Sonic games is the hub worlds, this is kinda like that, not quite, but it made me happy to be able to just run around as Sonic again and go from objective to objective. Although, I had many issues with Sonic launching off of bumps wanting to do flips in the air when I’m just trying to get from point A to point B. The worst offender in the open world though is when it locks you to 2D platforming. Especially when you’re casually running around and just happen to come in contact with a 2D section. This is the most frustrating and annoying thing in the game to me. Anyway screw Chaos Island, all my homies hate Chaos Island.

    Boss fights: Easily the best part of the whole game. This made every Sonic fan’s dreams come true. This showed everyone just how badass Sonic can be. The animations paired with the metal music was absolutely stellar. I definitely want the boss fights in future Sonic games to be as cool as these were.

    Bullet hells: I do not care for these. This isn’t even close to what I think of when I think of Sonic. Please do not put these in the next Sonic game unless they’re side minigames. I wasn’t too upset with it until I got to the final boss of the game. Seriously why in the hell would you make the final boss of a Sonic game a bullet hell. Especially when the previous boss fights were so kick ass.

    Pinball: As a Sonic fan, I’m used to pinball in Sonic games. However, the requirement of 5 million points was overkill. Also how could you not make Sonic the pinball?

    Story: I adored how much talking I got to do with all the other characters in this game. I loved getting some real insight on the inner workings of these guys. A lot of the cutscenes in this game made me very emotional. I loved seeing some real development in these characters after so many stagnant years. And all the extra pieces of lore we got were really awesome. Especially when they haven’t built on this specific part of the lore since Sonic Adventure 1. However I do wish there was more of a backstory to “The End.”

    Music: The music in Sonic games is always killer. Of course I loved the music in this game. But I’ve seen some people try to say it’s the best yet or that the new guest singers are better than Crush 40 and I have to stop you there. Absolutely not; Crush 40 will always be number one for me and I truly missed them in this game. I need Jun’s guitar’s specific sound and Johnny’s rough and deep voice back. Would’ve pushed my rating to an 8.5 because I personally put a lot of stock in the soundtrack of games. I hope they cover one or more of the songs at least. But hey, I’ll always love Ohtani. Fantastic job as usual, king!

    Cyberspace stages: For this specific game, the shortness of these levels work. In Forces it didn’t work at all because that was the whole game. In the future though I would prefer longer levels, only 3D platforming, and mini puzzles to all be included in each level. Basically, I’d prefer the Adventure era gameplay, surprising. BUT, for this game, since there is so much else to do, the cyberspace levels work as they are imo.

    Fishing: I love a fishing minigame as much as the next person, and I definitely enjoyed fishing in this game. But it is weird how you can essentially speedrun the game by choosing to just fish instead of doing anything in the overworld. Freaking adored the Egg Memos though, that is a genius reward for fishing.

    The #1 thing I hope for the next game: We need multiple playable characters back. Each with their own style of gameplay. Sonic is great but he’s never been my fave. Not when we have Rouge and Shadow and Silver and all these other fantastic characters I love.    … Expand
  5. Azlex2334
    Nov 17, 2022
    7
    Pretty decent, Really big step in the right direction for 3d sonic games, I would recommend
  6. SushiMess
    Nov 23, 2022
    7
    Story was pretty good, the gameplay is fun but i feel like it gets repetitive over time. I don’t think the game is empty but rather has a large field so that you can run on bc it’s a sonic game. However the pop ins really halt the experience. Story is good and the antagonist is interesting. Overall game is pretty good but the messy pop ins and bugs brings down the score for me. I thinkStory was pretty good, the gameplay is fun but i feel like it gets repetitive over time. I don’t think the game is empty but rather has a large field so that you can run on bc it’s a sonic game. However the pop ins really halt the experience. Story is good and the antagonist is interesting. Overall game is pretty good but the messy pop ins and bugs brings down the score for me. I think this is a right step to the future of sonic games though… Expand
  7. PMG-Writer
    Nov 19, 2022
    7
    Thus, SEGA managed to release a good title for the console with "Sonic Frontiers". The controls and the story are among the game's highlights. Unfortunately, the voice actors and the graphics are not always convincing and make a big minus point in the rating. At least you can still get and use some great content as fans in the digital version. On the whole, "Sonic Frontiers" is a decentThus, SEGA managed to release a good title for the console with "Sonic Frontiers". The controls and the story are among the game's highlights. Unfortunately, the voice actors and the graphics are not always convincing and make a big minus point in the rating. At least you can still get and use some great content as fans in the digital version. On the whole, "Sonic Frontiers" is a decent game and shows its strengths from time to time, but unfortunately also some weaknesses.… Expand
  8. kyuuka
    Dec 4, 2022
    7
    they have the formula for a good game but the world feels soulless and just an open space for a tech demo. the pop-ins are very annoying and bosses felt janky. it was an alright experience but I don't recommend getting it at full price.
  9. Endymion_Var
    Nov 12, 2022
    7
    Es la mejor versión.
    Un juego entretenido, pero repetitivo; apenas esta a la altura; esperaba más de este Sony.
  10. ICounterSlash
    Nov 17, 2022
    7
    As a long-time Sonic fan, Frontiers is the Sonic game I never knew I wanted, it has a lot of highs and a couple of lows, but if there’s one thing I’m certain of, it’s that Sonic’s future is bright.
  11. FireBroFilms
    Nov 13, 2022
    7
    Gameplay works fine, but needs lots of polishing still. Overall i enjoyed the Game.
  12. Headstrongwolf
    Nov 10, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic Frontiers leaves much to be desired in terms of replayability, and for a grande finale. The final boss is extremely underwhelming, even on hard mode where you have to do an extra mini game to defeat it. Unless you are adamant about getting all your trophies and achievements, the game offers little to no replay value post story.… Expand
  13. SteinyMo
    Nov 9, 2022
    7
    It is by no means a perfect game but it's definitely good if you're looking for a fun and casual game to play. The combat and traversal in the open world is enjoyable however the movement seems to lend itself to the open world rather than the linear more classic sonic levels. The linear levels were still fun just because of the visuals. The game is unfortunately just buggy enough to remindIt is by no means a perfect game but it's definitely good if you're looking for a fun and casual game to play. The combat and traversal in the open world is enjoyable however the movement seems to lend itself to the open world rather than the linear more classic sonic levels. The linear levels were still fun just because of the visuals. The game is unfortunately just buggy enough to remind me I'm playing a Sonic game. I would find my self hitting ledges at weird angles to go slowly floating in the air despite going top speed a decent amount. The camera also feels odd as it drifts away from enemies even when locked on making it hard to use the cyloop mechanic on bigger bosses and just making the boss battles harder in general. The plot is relatively basic but that's what I would expect from a Sonic game. Overall it's a fun game if you don't take it too seriously.… Expand
  14. 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
  15. Amesfan
    Nov 11, 2022
    7
    The game was fun and ok, nothing great and nothing bad, people are just overhyping it and coping because they experienced over a decade of mediocrity The game had junky physics, glitches, pop in and pop out problems, empty open world, last two islands are supposed to be part of the first island but that got scrapped, not to forget they look lifeless and cringy
    Combat is good but    The game was fun and ok, nothing great and nothing bad, people are just overhyping it and coping because they experienced over a decade of mediocrity The game had junky physics, glitches, pop in and pop out problems, empty open world, last two islands are supposed to be part of the first island but that got scrapped, not to forget they look lifeless and cringy
    Combat is good but repetitive, cyberspace levels are worse than generations levels, music was good but not the best, final boss fight was a disappointment and lame, story was better than theeta era games but tried to hard to sound deep
    Overall a not bad game but i expected better    … Expand
  16. Mitchfynde
    Nov 11, 2022
    7
    I don't know how they did it, but they made one of the best Sonic games of all time in 2022.
  17. SantodomingoLOp
    Nov 11, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un buen juego, simple pero a la vez sólido, muy entretenido buenos jefes pero, peca en no ser bastante repetitivo en casi todos los mundos que visitamos y la creatividad de sus niveles al final del día se ve bastante limitada y pese a ser mundo abierto la verdad no es mucho lo que podamos hacer todo eso junto con varios problemas de Pops, glitches y Bugs y errores de renderisados hace a Sonic Frontiers un buen juego pero no tanto.… Expand
  18. undersearobut
    Nov 13, 2022
    7
    ANYONE WHO GIVES THIS GAME A 10 OR A 0 IS LYING TO YOU. No different than some political party ego stroker who's an agenda zombie. BOTH SIDES.Think for yourself, but hopefully i can give you a eager attempt at a review thats trying to be as unbiased as possible. Its absolutely hilarious to see people who give this game a 10 and say something like "its absolutely sad to see people reviewANYONE WHO GIVES THIS GAME A 10 OR A 0 IS LYING TO YOU. No different than some political party ego stroker who's an agenda zombie. BOTH SIDES.Think for yourself, but hopefully i can give you a eager attempt at a review thats trying to be as unbiased as possible. Its absolutely hilarious to see people who give this game a 10 and say something like "its absolutely sad to see people review bombing this game." Sir, you're doing the same thing that review bombers are doing. LYING TO YOURSELF AND THE PUBLIC. Story is like an 8 but the storytelling is a 6. It doesn't try to do too much with the scope, but in that scope it doesn't do it well enough with disjointed storytelling. Dialogue writing is like an 8, voice acting...Sonic is like an 8.5 but everyone else is like a 7. Sage would be better but the whole idea is to be monotone and I believe that doesn't deserve anything more than a 7 on principle alone. Sonic doing something new is an 8 but the same old jank that has plagued 3D Sonic since its inception is a 6. Music is a solid 8.5. Enemy and boss graphic design is an 8 but their actual combat execution is a 6.5. Why does the 3rd island suddenly change up how every single open zone puzzle switches to 2.5D? It was fine, should have had a healthy balance throughout the whole game instead of just shoving them in this one jarring stage. Why does the game require you to climb a wall instead of running up it for the first time when you're 3 minutes into climbing an objective tower and 75% though the game? Repeating the SAME EXACT formula for each of the four main open zones is not 10 out of 10 gameplay. Its a 6, but ill give the overall gameplay design a 7.5 because their is just an absolute insane amount of rails to grind and springs to bounce on. Don't get me wrong, Sonic Frontiers on surface interaction level is a fun experience. As a whole game package is stumbles on its final execution and lacks the polish of anything worthy of earning over a 7. Aiming means nothing in fishing; 7. Just like Pokemon Legends: Arceus, this game is a semi-rushed and a not fully realized concept game. I am ok with that. Call it what it is, a valiant attempt at trying something new.
    Put more time in the oven an some polish, maybe an actual final boss and call me back in a couple years. Anyone who gives this game a 10 but complains about how other review outlets are lying to you about what it actually deserves needs to take a long hard look in the mirror and probably talk to a therapist about how to become a critical free-thinking individual.
    This should be more a review of the Sonic fanbase than of Sonic Frontiers. Anyway, the game took me about 20 hours to earn all the achievements and complete the game. Included in that time: At least twice waiting 7ish minutes to do a night time objective to uncover my map because there is no way to change time of day. It also includes roughly FOURTY MINUTES total time to upgrade all 198 points into Speed and Ring Capacity because you can only do one point at a time and the whole process takes like 12 seconds for 1 point increase. Did someone playtest that part? Surely 10/10 quality.
    I think what you see I'm getting at is a lot of these things that are going into this game are great. If it could just execute and stick the landing it could be an 8.5 game. A lot of the gameplay issues that show up are the same issues for the past 2 decades in 3D Sonic. Focus on fixing that core gameplay problem then you can candy coat it. 6.8/10 I can't put 6.8 as a rating. Again this is a 6.8. Think for yourself judge for yourself in everything you do.    … Expand
  19. Seppukuma451
    Nov 14, 2022
    7
    Iv played about 5 hours of this game. Which is more than dunkey played lmao
  20. PoloSwoolish
    Nov 14, 2022
    7
    Running around the islands, fighting enemies, beating cyberspace levels, fishing with big, and character interactions with each other are all good and fun in this game, but it could’ve been so much more. I hope to see sega improve on what they built because this format has so much potential. But as of now, sonic frontiers is a fun time but I wanted more.
  21. Gelatine75
    Dec 4, 2022
    7
    Great game not as goog as the player says but not as bas as the critics says as well.
    Sega have something they can do a master piece for the next game but for now here is the problem i find in the game:
    -Empty open world - You always does the same things in the ow, speak to your companion, find keys and then find emerald. -Not enoigh level asto gain some keys. But just buy it to make    Great game not as goog as the player says but not as bas as the critics says as well.
    Sega have something they can do a master piece for the next game but for now here is the problem i find in the game:
    -Empty open world
    - You always does the same things in the ow, speak to your companion, find keys and then find emerald.
    -Not enoigh level asto gain some keys.

    But just buy it to make tmyour own opinion if your interest, like always never liqten critics or players.    … Expand
  22. LBPLevelBoy
    Nov 14, 2022
    7
    Sonic Frontiers is a good game and that is for sure. However there are a few issues that keep it from being a great game. A few of these issues are:

    * Pop in * A disappointing ending * The reuse of old level themes and level layouts for cyber space * The system for upgrading with the Elder Koco * The way none of your control settings carry over to the cyber space levels * And the lack of    Sonic Frontiers is a good game and that is for sure. However there are a few issues that keep it from being a great game. A few of these issues are:

    * Pop in
    * A disappointing ending * The reuse of old level themes and level layouts for cyber space
    * The system for upgrading with the Elder Koco
    * The way none of your control settings carry over to the cyber space levels
    * And the lack of momentum (more so how jumping or boosting kills your speed)

    I will say that there are many improvements in this game from the previous Sonic titles. Some notable improvements and cool things are:

    * The story (more so how each character feels so much more in character)
    * The art direction
    * The controls (which are very customizable and responsive)
    * The open zone (which is fun to explore and discovering new enemies is fun too)
    * The music
    *And the boss encounters! (The boss encounters have to be the coolest part of the game)

    I would recommend this game if you’re looking to get into sonic. They try many things with this title. Some things work well and some are maybe underwhelming. But the good mostly outweighs the bad I would say.

    If they update the game hopefully they fix some of the issues I mentioned. Some small quality of life changes could also be:

    * Option to remove super speed cutscene after 400 rings
    * Option to remove boost sound filter when boosting
    * Ability to replay end island boss encounters
    * Feature to leave 2D section when desired
    * Making the game detect you beat the final boss after beating it
    * and of course revamping the systems for upgrading your speed and ring capacity with the elder Koco

    As a Sonic fan it’s an 8 but overall as a videogame fan, with its issues I have to give Sonic Frontiers a 7.    … Expand
  23. SANCT1TY
    Nov 14, 2022
    7
    Pros -
    Music, Story, Character interactions, 3 great boss fights, Big Fishing, and world building
    Cons - No enemy variety, a lack of enemies, only enemies of the same type spawn with each other so no variety in battle, a lackluster final battle, a lackluster skill tree, and the game needs some polish Overall, this is the biggest step in the right direction for Sega and I'm happy    Pros -
    Music, Story, Character interactions, 3 great boss fights, Big Fishing, and world building
    Cons -
    No enemy variety, a lack of enemies, only enemies of the same type spawn with each other so no variety in battle, a lackluster final battle, a lackluster skill tree, and the game needs some polish

    Overall, this is the biggest step in the right direction for Sega and I'm happy they're gonna make games like frontiers.    … Expand
  24. Uhohstinkyhaha
    Nov 17, 2022
    7
    Generally an enjoyable game, but it lacks any substance. It's music is pretty good and the voice acting is nice. The story is about as bland as the level design. This game I felt was very short too, not really putting in much time to complete but I guess that's what happens when you create an open zone game not an open world. I started to feel that by the third zone they had started toGenerally an enjoyable game, but it lacks any substance. It's music is pretty good and the voice acting is nice. The story is about as bland as the level design. This game I felt was very short too, not really putting in much time to complete but I guess that's what happens when you create an open zone game not an open world. I started to feel that by the third zone they had started to give up. Things seemed less thoughtful and the minigames were kind of janky. I assume they intended the whole game to include just sonic in these zones and no memory stages and minigames because they are so limited and often feel like copies of older games reskinned. Also upgrading speed is a massive pain… Expand
  25. Fatal_Baguette
    Nov 14, 2022
    7
    While not perfect this is a solid game that is a step in the right direction. Story is pretty solid but the presentation of it is lacking and leaves more to be desired. Sonic feels the best he's ever been, and in my opinion he controls leagues better than Adventure 1 and 2. Combat is basic but entertaining, the moment where the combat really shines is with the Titan fights. And while I'mWhile not perfect this is a solid game that is a step in the right direction. Story is pretty solid but the presentation of it is lacking and leaves more to be desired. Sonic feels the best he's ever been, and in my opinion he controls leagues better than Adventure 1 and 2. Combat is basic but entertaining, the moment where the combat really shines is with the Titan fights. And while I'm on those, the titan fights are the new standard for Sonic boss fights, they are epic with some of the best boss music a Sonic game has ever had. Really hope Sonic Team and Sega takes what worked with Frontiers and rolls with it, cause if they do then Sonic has a bright future ahead of it.… Expand
  26. Mahareshi
    Nov 15, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You've either been successfully gaslit by Sega, or you haven't. This game isn't that good.… Expand
  27. Manic_06
    Nov 15, 2022
    7
    as a sonic fan, i like this game, but some flaws can't be avoided, cyberspace is just slower generations levels, and pop-in is insane. i feel like sonic team should of made a new engine insted of reusing hedgehog engine 2. Combat and boss fights are from metal gear rising: revengeance, and feel excellent. exploration is fun in the begining, but becomes a chore very quickly.
  28. Xenosodara
    Nov 15, 2022
    7
    Overall fun and definitely a step in the right direction, but the lack of polish weird physics and laziness in certain areas bring the experience down. Still fun though, hopefully we can see less pop in,
    more momentum physics, and more interesting open zone themes in the next game.
  29. epicgamner
    Mar 22, 2023
    7
    I'm not going to come out here and tell you that this game is a 10/10, because it's not. The game is flawed in so many ways technically and mechanically that we'd be here all day if I went over it all. It's both too long and too short, there's really only 3 islands, and the final boss is a letdown to say the least. But damn it, it's fun. It's really fun. Flawed in a lot of huge waysI'm not going to come out here and tell you that this game is a 10/10, because it's not. The game is flawed in so many ways technically and mechanically that we'd be here all day if I went over it all. It's both too long and too short, there's really only 3 islands, and the final boss is a letdown to say the least. But damn it, it's fun. It's really fun. Flawed in a lot of huge ways to be sur, but this game creates a very exciting blueprint for the future. Really could have used that extra year or two in the oven though, because then we'd really have something special on our hands. Also for the love of all that is holy keep Ian Flynn writing the stories or at least the banter between characters because that was great throughout the whole game. Overall, give it a go if you're a sonic fan or have a high tolerance to jank and it sounds like this game might be up your alley (also get the PC version if you can because that's the one that's got mods).… Expand
  30. Samuel_Currier
    Nov 16, 2022
    7
    While this game has its issues, being pop in and a an incredibly boring and childish story. The game can be fun at times, they nailed sonics speed during free roam, cyber space is a hit or miss. Sometimes I incredibly fun other times it feels weird and clunky. Overall there is some fun to be had here. I'd recommend forming your own opinion from watching gameplay.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 90 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 90
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 90
  3. Negative: 6 out of 90
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 24, 2024
    60
    The idea and vision of the game is absolutely fabulous. In practice, however, the game is brought down by its execution, which you can see through after a short while and then the game has nothing to surprise you with. [Issue#324]
  2. PSX Extreme
    Feb 22, 2023
    30
    There is nothing remotely redeeming about this game. Nothing that even the most die-hard loyal Sonic Fans would or should advocate for. I hope that one day someone who cares enough about this franchise could give us something-anything of substance. A fan can hope, can’t they? A fan can hope.
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  3. GameOver.gr
    Feb 4, 2023
    80
    Finally, after almost 25years of half measures and mostly mediocre titles, Sonic has finally reached the 3D levels of gameplay it needed to reach. Yes, the pop in is absolutely inexcusable and the ancient gatekeeping grindy methods damage the flow of the game for no reason, but a wonderfully built base exists here, with a highly entertaining adventure in wonderfully melancholic world and a surprisingly well founded story, thankfully clean of Sonic’s annoying 3rd tier friends!
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