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  1. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Una nueva etapa para el erizo a Sido definida gracias a este título, pese a sus problemas de rendimiento no logra tirar por la borda lo demás; un control divertido y cómodo, una historia interesante y que te hace sentir que por fin el Canon se mueve hacia alguna parte, y esos momentos de epicidad característicos... Sin dudas este es un nuevo comienzo para Sonic
  2. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This is by the best Sonic game to come out in the decade, the atmosphere is beautiful and the worlds are jam packed with stuff to do, I’ve Spent hours just running around and attacking enemies, while listening to the amazing soundtrack, if you’re new to video games or don’t like how sonic moves around, you can change the style in which the game is presented to an easier setting or changeThis is by the best Sonic game to come out in the decade, the atmosphere is beautiful and the worlds are jam packed with stuff to do, I’ve Spent hours just running around and attacking enemies, while listening to the amazing soundtrack, if you’re new to video games or don’t like how sonic moves around, you can change the style in which the game is presented to an easier setting or change the way Sonic moves around in the world. The Story is also amazing, and the way the characters interact with each other is beautiful, would definitely recommend this to anyone who asks about it Expand
  3. Nov 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. este juego es la mejor version de sonic demostranadonos todo lo bueno batalla alucinates musica buenisima effecto y sonidos espataculares y mucho mas esto para mi es sonic nunca tuve una experiencia tan facinante como un fan sonic, lo que a mi mas me gusto fue en combate con super sonic fuaa la musica los digo y lo sigo repitiendo para mi esto es sonic frontiershttps://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-5/sonic-frontiers Expand
  4. Nov 14, 2022
    10
    the best sonic game since mania, tight controls (in the open world), fun combat, cool platforming, my only complaint are the cyberspace controls which feel kinda off but you will get used to them.
  5. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    So I finish it and I really love this game and finally sega hired Ian Flynn who knows the characters and the story, so I hope sega will bring back Ian Flynn for the future games
  6. Nov 12, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing. While there is a ton of pop-in, this game is just so fun that I can ignore that. I can't stop playing this masterpiece.
  7. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This is really the right next step into the franchise and im so happy super sonic is finally useful again please go play the game is great
  8. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers is definitely the best game in the series, both in terms of plot and gameplay. The soundtrack is amazing.
    The wait was totally worth it, I look forward to the next proposal from Sonic Team, I really want to know how they continue the story with the new direction they gave it.
    In my opinion, the game is a 10 out of 10.
  9. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Se puede considerar el mejor juego de sonic sin lugar a dudas, el mundo abierto funciona ya que el diseño del juego esta bien pensado (para mí de los mejores mundos abiertos jamás hechos), es satisfactorio controlar a sonic y eso acompañado de un combate rápido y dinámico. Me gusta el tono que toma la historia es simple pero entretenida y la banda sonora es muy buena como cualquier sonic.Se puede considerar el mejor juego de sonic sin lugar a dudas, el mundo abierto funciona ya que el diseño del juego esta bien pensado (para mí de los mejores mundos abiertos jamás hechos), es satisfactorio controlar a sonic y eso acompañado de un combate rápido y dinámico. Me gusta el tono que toma la historia es simple pero entretenida y la banda sonora es muy buena como cualquier sonic. Tiene muchas cosas que se pueden mejorar en sí el juego tiene un potencial enorme, este es el mejor camino que ha tomado el Sonic team si se sigue así quizá sonic tendrá de los mejores juegos que se han tenido. Expand
  10. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    After 10 years, we got the very game about Sonic that we want to play. The gameplay is incredibly enjoyable, the plot is good.
  11. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    One of the best Sonic games I've ever played.
    It's the best step in every direction for the franchisee. I hope Ian Flynn continues to write for the games!

    Also, don't trust Digital Trends, GamesRadar~ and GamesHub reviews. It feels like Unleashed all over again. Journalists review bombing a Sonic game just bcs it's a Sonic game.
  12. Nov 11, 2022
    10
    very good sonic game just needs more polish to be a great game,, music is peak sonic music its wow
  13. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This trully is a great game. The music, how sonic's control's are fluid, the story and much more. Theres some janky stuff here and there but it doesnt negate how this was a wonderful experience. Hope sonic team continues to get this formula greater and greater with the next games
  14. Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Best Sonic game in over 15 years. Made me come back. I love the little throw backs for the adventure games. I have hope to see this formula to succeed in the franchise
  15. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This is the best and most Serious Sonic game since a Long Time! The Overworld Gameplay is quite a Gem with the Option to Scale All Kind of Speeds with Sonic! This Base has a HUGE Potential and SEGA should go with this Direction ahead. Combat is Smooth as you can Change your Attack or Abort them to Change more. Skilltree is a Little Small maybe but its the First time and they can Step itThis is the best and most Serious Sonic game since a Long Time! The Overworld Gameplay is quite a Gem with the Option to Scale All Kind of Speeds with Sonic! This Base has a HUGE Potential and SEGA should go with this Direction ahead. Combat is Smooth as you can Change your Attack or Abort them to Change more. Skilltree is a Little Small maybe but its the First time and they can Step it Up! Overworld is very nice made and the Rails allows you to FAST Travel (With Lighting Aura even faster) from Point A to Point B. Cyberspage Stages should be a New Original One but the Old ones when recognizing them are nice and good Paced too if you dont Rush out the sticks fully. The Best is that the Emeralds play a HUGE ROLE in the Story making it relevant to collect them! I played 7 Hours as a Experienced Sonic Player to Unlock the First Map Completly! And maybe will come a Dlc or you have to revisit the Map again because the Map is bigger than i can go and is shown. For every Sonic Fan a MUST! And for Casuals i say Try it out you will have Fun when you use the Sense of Speed directly! Expand
  16. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    The game is extremely fun, with one of the best stories in the franchise but it lacks in technical aspects, with a little polish we would have the best experience a sonic game could offer, even so Frontiers is a fun experience with mechanics that will be very well- coming to the future of the series. Sonic Team has an amazing future on its hands, let's see how far this takes us
  17. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    One of the best sonic games since Unleashed and Adventure 2, I had an absolute blast from start to finish and hope the series continues in this direction
  18. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    El mejor juego de sonic de la historia, no hagais caso a las reviews, la jugabilidad es una delicia y las batallas con los bosses son espectaculares
  19. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing!!! The Starfall Island’s are very fun to play, the first Titan Boss Figth is very epic, the fishing minigame is really fun, the cyberspace level’s are very fun, the formula still need’s to be polished a little so that they surpass Sonic Generations, the history and the game in general need to be more big in the duration, but this game is incredible and dont need to beThis game is amazing!!! The Starfall Island’s are very fun to play, the first Titan Boss Figth is very epic, the fishing minigame is really fun, the cyberspace level’s are very fun, the formula still need’s to be polished a little so that they surpass Sonic Generations, the history and the game in general need to be more big in the duration, but this game is incredible and dont need to be compared with 2006 and Boom like the “““Professional critics””” said, this game is the Future of the Sonic Games and im so happy for that! Expand
  20. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    esse jogo é bom demais é muito gostoso de jogar era o que o Sonic precisava. Ser livre! e eles fizeram isso muito bem Sonic parece ter um futuro brilhante agora
  21. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    The game is amazing. I'm love with it.
    Sonic is back!
    There are a lot if things to do. The story is good, very fun to play
  22. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    I'm not generally a Sonic player, but I figured i'd give this one a shot and i've been loving it. The outdoor zones are not the most visually stunning but they make up for it with how jam packed they are with collectibles. The cyber levels are great across the board, and though the story is kinda nonsensical it's got heart. The boss fight music rocks and there's some great set pieces.I'm not generally a Sonic player, but I figured i'd give this one a shot and i've been loving it. The outdoor zones are not the most visually stunning but they make up for it with how jam packed they are with collectibles. The cyber levels are great across the board, and though the story is kinda nonsensical it's got heart. The boss fight music rocks and there's some great set pieces. Sonic feels great to play as 90% of the time, and the sense of speed is awesome. Expand
  23. Nov 11, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can say. A big suprise and i Love this Game maybe even Beat Unleashed but booyy i Love it really Expand
  24. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Probably my new favourite Sonic game - it's so much fun. Even cyberspace levels.
  25. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    this game is in the top 3 of my favorite games ever The influence of the fans in the franchise is noticeable, definitely one of the best Sonic in 3D
    Everyone should give it a try, even if your only option is a Nintendo Switch.
    The biggest problem of the game must be the pop in, but after a while playing you don't even notice it anymore, obviously it can be better, but it's still not annoying
  26. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    wow the game is so fun wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow
  27. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Sonic Team conseguiu reinventar a nova jogabilidade do sonic em mundo aberto da maneira certa, desafios legais, chefes e trilha sonora mantém a qualidade padrão da série, mal posso esperar para ver o futuro brilhante do sonic nesse novo estilo de jogo.
  28. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Most fun I had with a sonic game since generations,huge step forward from forces
  29. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game adds a lot of aspects from old games in the franchise, as well ask makes references. One of the best Sonic games in history, if not the best game. The open world allows players to control Sonic to the maximum of his abilities.

    The new combat system allows players to deal lethal combos when facing stronger foes. There isn’t too much platforming as we’ve seen in other modern Sonic games.

    The story carries a strong meaning within it that I believe may go over one’s head if they are not paying too close attention. I have no complaints of this game, and hope the majority of the community can agree.
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  30. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    I really enjoyed my experience with this game, for me it was very fun, and for me fun is very important, also the story is good, good music, good gameplay, graphics are good too
  31. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Sonic frontiers is a good sonic game after unleashed
    HOW ever you can argue it is the best sonic has ever been the combat the music the controls (the open zone) are amazing
    The story is a return to form after the absolutely boring unfunny and bsd stories we have gotten! Tho probably this game wouldn't have Been as good if the team didn't try to master it from every direction just like
    Sonic frontiers is a good sonic game after unleashed
    HOW ever you can argue it is the best sonic has ever been the combat the music the controls (the open zone) are amazing
    The story is a return to form after the absolutely boring unfunny and bsd stories we have gotten!
    Tho probably this game wouldn't have Been as good if the team didn't try to master it from every direction just like every game after black knight but they did it they went the extra mile to create not only a good sonic game but an amazing game in general
    I highly recommend this piece of art to sonic and none sonic fans!
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  32. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Wow!!!! Best 3D Sonic game since Sonic Adventure 1 and 2!!!! It has a gripping and thoughtful story, addicting gameplay, and some of the best music in the video game industry. The boss fights are super epic and fun especially.
  33. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This is the first Sonic game I've purchased since Sonic Adventure on Dreamcast. Sonic Frontiers is amazing, it feels like I'm playing the animated intro from Sonic CD. I have a vast open space and I can go wherever I want at sonic speed, solve puzzles, and engage in cool boss battles.
  34. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    One of the best 3D Sonic games in a long time, had a blast when playing it.
  35. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    The new Sonic game gave me a lot of fun.
    The speed was very fast, so I was able to feel a different kind of fun from the previous games.
  36. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Macht mega Spaß. Man muss vieles selber herausfinden und erkunden, aber das ist okay. Das macht auch Spaß.
  37. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    At first I really wasn't sure about the gameplay mechanics but after a few hours of figuring out how it works I just love it!

    Easily the best 3D Sonic game ever.
  38. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    The right step for the franchise. The future has never been so bright, Sonic Bros.
  39. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This is the type of Sonic game I’ve been waiting for since I started playing Sonic when I was 7. When Frontiers released, I was instantly satisfied with it. It’s an ambitious step for Sega and Sonic Team. They nailed the exploration with the high speed and Sonic elements.
  40. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    A great new mix for Sonic! I loved the open zone setting, the zooming around and combat was a blast. Cyberspace levels were dope, rather addicting actually. I was pleasantly surprised. If you're on the fence, you won't be disappointed.
  41. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Wow its great seeing sonic finding his footing again, absolutly loved the game a bit janky at times but nothing game breaking really. Unleashed sonic is back at least that is how I see it and I hope SEGA can improve appon this game for the years to come
  42. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    I finally feel excited to play Sonic game. This is good, great, awesome, outstanding, AMAZING!
  43. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This game is AMAZING!! EVERYTHING I could have asked for in a sonic game, please PLEASE keep doing games like this!! The soundtrack is OUTSTANDING and the gameplay is SICK and the bosses are just the COOLEST! 10/10 for me
  44. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    El mejor juego de Sonic desde Sonic Genetions y la introducción del erizo en los juegos de mundo abierto actuales.
  45. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    THIS IS THE BEST SONIC GAME IN SONIC SERIES!! The open world design is far great! And bosses is pretty good! And cyberspace...is not that bad but it's fun as hell if you speedrun! And this is my top 5! 10/10.
  46. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Easily one the best sonic games of all time.This is what happen when sega being loyal to her fans and stop listening to the critics (i'm not saying all of them are bad, only some of them. Yeah i'm looking to you digital trends)
  47. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    I Love The Open Zones, The cyberspace Levels Are amazing since they are levels from previous games which brings me nostalgia and the story Man! SONIC IS BACK YALL!
  48. Nov 12, 2022
    10
    One of the best Sonic games, the story is incredible, the gameplay is really fun! The serious Sonic is back!! This is the direction!!!
  49. Nov 14, 2022
    10
    best game ever made, combat is perfect, everything is amazing, even the story and graphics, 10/10
  50. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Wow solo wow, las mecánicas, la zona abierta, la historia, los desarrollos de los personajes y el gameplay son todos increíbles, solo por unos bugs menores y esto sería verdaderamente perfecto esto no es solo lo que sonic se merece si no También los fanáticos y el propio sonic team
  51. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is gonna being best score and music, best action game, or game of the year Expand
  52. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers takes the right steps to setup the next decade of Sonic games. Although the last decade of Sonic has been rocky, Sonic may have finally found his footing within the open world genre.

    For the first time in years Sonic has responsive controls, which work well in his environment. The last time you felt this level of control was Sonic Adventure back on the Dreamcast. The
    Sonic Frontiers takes the right steps to setup the next decade of Sonic games. Although the last decade of Sonic has been rocky, Sonic may have finally found his footing within the open world genre.

    For the first time in years Sonic has responsive controls, which work well in his environment. The last time you felt this level of control was Sonic Adventure back on the Dreamcast. The world design is brimming with things to see and do and feels as if it is one big Sonic level. The story is emotional and touching and can leave a lasting impression upon any player which few other Sonic game have achieved.

    The highlight of this game are the titan boss battles. I would recommend going in blind and experiencing these yourself as they are a spectacle to say the least. They are the best boss battles in the entire Sonic series by far and you do not want to miss these if you are a Sonic fan.

    Overall this is a well-rounded game that sets the foundation for the next decade of games for the little blue blur. It strikes a balance between exploration and blistering speed and you never lose control of the player which is an massive achievement for any Sonic game.
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  53. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Es una base muy solida para futuros juegos
    Es una base muy solida para futuros juegos
    Es una base muy solida para futuros juegos
  54. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    While the overall execution could be better, Sonic Frontiers is an excellent first attempt at this "open zone" gameplay. The story written by Ian Flynn feels fresh and new, but also has a ton of callbacks to previous games for the fans who grew up with Sonic. Gameplay wise, Ares island especially was a joy to run around in, and so were the other islands. The exploration feels exciting, theWhile the overall execution could be better, Sonic Frontiers is an excellent first attempt at this "open zone" gameplay. The story written by Ian Flynn feels fresh and new, but also has a ton of callbacks to previous games for the fans who grew up with Sonic. Gameplay wise, Ares island especially was a joy to run around in, and so were the other islands. The exploration feels exciting, the puzzles and combat feel great, and the titan boss fights are absolutely legendary.. and so was the music. Literally one of the best game OSTs I've heard in years. While the execution could be better overall, this feels like a new evolution of Sonic games and I've excited to see where the series will go from here. Expand
  55. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Best 3D game just behind the Adventure titles. THE MUSIC, THE STORY, ATMOSPHERE. SO GOOD!
  56. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 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 Expand
  57. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This is the best Sonic game i have played in so many time, it has been a great time playing it.
  58. Nov 15, 2022
    10
    This is what sonic 06 should've been great game and right direction for the SONIC TEAM!!
  59. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This game is awesome, best sonic ever made, the fameplay is so fun, the combat is so dinamic and the final boss of every island are beautifil
  60. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    まだアレス島までしかクリアしてないけど、めちゃめちゃ楽しいしボスやマップのデザインもいい。何より、キャラクタの話方や速さが前作のフォーシズより良くなった。
  61. Nov 14, 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.
  62. 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)
  63. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Sonic foi um jogo fantástico na minha opinião, teve muitas inovações, nostalgia e personagens carismáticos, não tem piadas genéricas do Sonic, algo que não gostei muito nos anteriores ele está bem mais maduro e responsável, resumindo, este é um novo passo para os jogos do Sonic. Parabéns Sega por fazer um jogo espetacular. Eu não gostei do fato de que os Haters estavam dando uma nota baixaSonic foi um jogo fantástico na minha opinião, teve muitas inovações, nostalgia e personagens carismáticos, não tem piadas genéricas do Sonic, algo que não gostei muito nos anteriores ele está bem mais maduro e responsável, resumindo, este é um novo passo para os jogos do Sonic. Parabéns Sega por fazer um jogo espetacular. Eu não gostei do fato de que os Haters estavam dando uma nota baixa para um jogo tão bom quanto este. Expand
  64. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game. Really enjoyed it everything down to the last detail 100% recommend. The only thing wrong with the game was the final boss was a little anticlimactic other then that 10/10 game
  65. Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is amazing. I had a blast playing a open world game with sonic. Sonic frontiers is the best sonic game for decades. Expand
  66. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    straight up incredible, i'm a hardcore Sonic fan and this game is EXACTLY what Sonic & the community needed, great game for me, a solid 10/10.
  67. Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Very addictive
    the combat system is very dynamic and the story is very interesting
  68. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This game is worthy of GOTY. A game that's on par with Unleashed. This review is coming from someone who doesn't play this style of game, Sonic or not.

    I know and seen plenty of the game prior to release, and its all being confirmed as I go on with my play-through. This review is spoiler-free. General stuff about the game: Story? Captivating. Serious-toned, characters are faithful to
    This game is worthy of GOTY. A game that's on par with Unleashed. This review is coming from someone who doesn't play this style of game, Sonic or not.

    I know and seen plenty of the game prior to release, and its all being confirmed as I go on with my play-through.

    This review is spoiler-free. General stuff about the game:

    Story? Captivating. Serious-toned, characters are faithful to their originally intended depictions, great for all audiences and especially teens and up. A love letter for the old-time fans, and a good and digestible introduction of what Sonic (& other characters in the series) is about (again, story-wise) for new fans. You'll find a lot of lore content too in gameplay elements, such as the fishing game, which is VERY neat. It creates incentive to explore other gameplay mechanics, and cohesion. Graphics/Visuals? Stunning. Picture worthy shots everywhere, makes you want to spend more time on each island, taking the environment in. If not for story/gameplay elements, then simply for the leisure of exploring beautiful scenery. A huge downside is the lack of photo-mode (as of writing) but hey, screenshotting works for now. Audio/Sound? BANGING. Enhances your experience tremendously. Amazing long tracks by many talented artists and groups. Especially the ones for cyberspace. As for sounds you'll find it good, but really the spotlights all on the music.

    Price? Absolutely worth it. If you focus only on the story, the game can be finished in ~20 hours, which is already SO MUCH longer than your average high-price Sonic game. If you want to 100% it though, ~30-40 hours. Especially for the casual players. Wonderful for the price, not too long not too short content-wise, *especially* for a Sonic game.

    Now, what about the nitty-gritty?

    Combat in the game is very fun, you'll be messing around creating your own strategies and fighting style. I LOVE the ability to practice your skills and improve muscle memory - again, this is from someone who doesn't play this style of game. VERY helpful for those unfamiliar and can use the practice in-between like myself. Not to mention how adjustable & customizable Sonic's controls are in the menu, this appeases so many sectors of this fanbase (and out, especially those that are not familiar with controlling sonic) to make the controls THEY'RE comfortable with. This is the most accessible and adjustable Sonic game to date.

    Mechanics are fun to mess around with and improve upon, instructions are clear and you can follow along the game's completion without being lost. You can adjust your gameplay style, difficulty, and how much you want to involve yourself in side-quests and more casual play and not just the main story and combat. *You* get to customize and balance out how you want to play.

    Overall, definitely in top 3 Sonic games out there. A must for new fans and old alike.
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  69. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Thanks Sonic Team for this wonderfull game this is what i waiting for in years
  70. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  71. Jan 10, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic Frontiers is one of the best modern 3D Sonic games I have ever played (and I’ve played all of them). The music, the gameplay, and the story all make for an awesome and interesting experience. My only real complaint is I think the true final boss “The End” could’ve been a bit better given the awesome Super Sonic boss fights throughout the game, but what we got is still pretty good. Other than that, I definitely recommend Sonic Frontiers. Expand
  72. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    An amazing formula idea. Best 3D Sonic game since Unleashed/SA2. Never felt a first experience as good as this since Unleashed.. Sonic is officially back.
  73. Nov 13, 2022
    10
    While there were some very small annoyances I had, in cyberspace and the 3rd island, most of it came more from my unfamiliarity with Sonic gameplay and my lack of practice. The combat, exploration, and story are all incredibly fun and the ending left me feeling accomplished and even made me cry. As with every Sonic game, the soundtrack is a masterpiece, and really helps you feel fullyWhile there were some very small annoyances I had, in cyberspace and the 3rd island, most of it came more from my unfamiliarity with Sonic gameplay and my lack of practice. The combat, exploration, and story are all incredibly fun and the ending left me feeling accomplished and even made me cry. As with every Sonic game, the soundtrack is a masterpiece, and really helps you feel fully immersed in the beautiful world. While things like cyberspace are quite weak and can be very annoying, this is one of the best games I’ve ever had the pleasure of playing, and I’m glad it’s the first game I’ve ever preordered.

    Also fishing is good, as always. BIG THE CAT SUPREMACY!!
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  74. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    One of the Best 3D Sonic Games! Incredible sense of speed and control over sonic and running around this open world feels amazing. Great Boss battles as well! Music has to be the best OST's of all time for any video game.
  75. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    really enjoyed every second playing this game. sonic feels more free than ever before, the graphics are amazing!
  76. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers is an amazing experience of a Sonic game. Exciting story, complex combat system, fun exploration and traversal, the game has a pletory of content to keep the user entertained. Sonic Frontiers feels like a love letter to the long date fans of the Sonic franchise.
  77. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BEST SONIC GAME. It feels like a truly open world as the faster hedgehog alive Expand
  78. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Is not a perfect game, but i can’t believe the Bad “reviews” of This game. This game is amazing!
  79. Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers is one of a kind game. It feels nice to have a really fun platforming game with a serious story. I highly recommend this game to both long time and casual fans. This is also a decent entree game for the series, though it does reference a lot of the old games.

    Sonic's move set is a lot of fun to mess around with, especially when you unlock every single skill. Doing
    Sonic Frontiers is one of a kind game. It feels nice to have a really fun platforming game with a serious story. I highly recommend this game to both long time and casual fans. This is also a decent entree game for the series, though it does reference a lot of the old games.

    Sonic's move set is a lot of fun to mess around with, especially when you unlock every single skill. Doing different combos to see how fast you can defeat an enemy, performing tricks after launching yourself off of the terrain with boost, completing cyberspace levels as fast as possible, it's all really fun. The Boss Fights are actually insane and are one of the best fights in the entire series. Each one has a unique vocal song and you use what you learn from the island to beat them. They all have a theme.

    Cyberspace is definitely a weak part of the game but it's still fun, the levels at the start are very weak but once you get to the second or third island they pick up in quality. Like really, they go from reusing level layouts to being full on original, throwing in new mechanics like drifting and skateboarding segments. My favorite cyberspace levels are definitely the ones from the final island.

    Story Wise (No Spoilers) is good. There's a lot of mystery and it's really fun to explore and try piecing everything together. Sage is a very interesting character, Sonic is no longer one dimensional and has his practices and morals challenged, and believe it or not, this game has character development for the entire cast! I won't lie there were parts of the story that felt like they were doing damage control for the past 10 years, but they managed to make it work for the story. There are no longer 2 planets, there is no longer a classic and modern time line, and humans exist outside of just Robotnik. This game is better experienced blind.

    This game definitely is receiving some harsh ratings from critics outside of steam, which is as expected but you should go in and make your own opinion, and if you like it please leave a review. It is important for this franchise to receive as much positive feedback as possible since it is gaming's punching bag, but also be honest. This is one of my new favorite games in the franchise.
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  80. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    a good experience with everything we love about modern sonic and more , a perfect entry point for new players too

    the cyberspace levels are wonderful representations of previous levels of other sonics and the originals are not far behind

    The open world is fun to explore and despite the simple combat mechanics it always makes fights entertaining.
  81. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Graficos, historia, gameplay, combate, tudo é muito bom e lindo, mesmo tendo uns probleminhas aí eu considero esse o melhor jogo de sonic, recomendo demais!!!
  82. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game and an amazing evolution of the franchise and if your a heavy metal fan considering giving the ost a listen.
  83. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    If you wanna relax and have some Fun this is the game for you, without a doubt Sonic Frontiers is a great platform experience, the exploration of the World in Fun, unique, the way that Sonic feels in this World it's truly Smooth.
    It has some camera problemas, and also the controles are weird and can be annoying at Cyber space levels and with some bosses.
    Overall it's a great experience, it
    If you wanna relax and have some Fun this is the game for you, without a doubt Sonic Frontiers is a great platform experience, the exploration of the World in Fun, unique, the way that Sonic feels in this World it's truly Smooth.
    It has some camera problemas, and also the controles are weird and can be annoying at Cyber space levels and with some bosses.
    Overall it's a great experience, it has his flaws but the great stuff it's more :)
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  84. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    SONIC FRONTIERS TA ESPETACULAR
    Os diálogos são maravilhosos, as vozes estão femomenais, a história esta espetacular, eu to amando como eles estão revivendo e expandindo a história do adventure 1, a trilha sonora só tem banger
    Esse jogo é facilmente o melhor jogo de 2022
  85. Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Un nuevo aire para Sonic, una historia bastante buena que te deja pegado al juego, sountrack hermoso, los personajes bien relacionados con Sonic y peleas frenéticas, sin duda de los mejores Sonic que existen
  86. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Apparently it turned out to be better than I had expected because the new narrative and the excellent music with things that make the game very enjoyable the change of address was favorable and fresh for the new delivery
  87. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    You can tell this game has passion put into it, it may look weird, but it shows, so much, they did all they could and they knocked it out of the park, specially wiht the Open Zone AND those Super Sonic boss fights. Sonic is back baby
  88. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Not sure I've ever disagreed with the general critical reception more. Feels like we weren't even playing the same game? Finnicky platforming? It's never been more fast, precise or intuitive. The graphics are more then good enough if nothing fancy. Story is better then it has any business being. Open world works great for sonic because traversal is fun. It all works even if it's got a fewNot sure I've ever disagreed with the general critical reception more. Feels like we weren't even playing the same game? Finnicky platforming? It's never been more fast, precise or intuitive. The graphics are more then good enough if nothing fancy. Story is better then it has any business being. Open world works great for sonic because traversal is fun. It all works even if it's got a few rough edges.

    Honestly probably my favorite overall sonic game, it's just such a complete package and so much more then I expected. My GOTY in a year with Elden Ring.

    Edit: Honestly forgot the combat, a historical sore point for the series which is actually extremely good this time around with a fun varied moveset and a skill tree that keeps things fresh. It's been so terrible so long and it's suddenly something I look forward to! Crazy! Just a little bonus point.
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  89. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When I bought the game, I was expecting that it would be good, even with some of the negatives like the pop ups. But I truly enjoyed the game from start to finish. Exploring the islands, collecting the chaos emeralds, finding memory tokens, fishing, and fighting the bosses as Super Sonic were all enjoyable to play. Music is one of the best in the series as well. If you like Sonic, I’d recommend you to play this game. Expand
  90. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Sonic y Sonic Team, son tan buenos y la verdad espero que para la próxima... porfavor, SEGA dale más tiempo al Sonic Team de concluir sus futuros proyectos. Porfavor! Puedes marcar la historia de Sonic para bien gracias a las películas. Sigan el camino que comenzaron con Frontiers, ya no hagan más experimentos
  91. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Absolutely the right move Sonic Team had to make. The open zone is extremely fun, the Cyberspace levels are enjoyable, and the music is just absolutely fantastic. The story is also extremely good, and the characters have finally been given the chance to fully shine since Black Knight. It's so good to see Sonic back in the spotlight after so long. Here's hoping the next games are just asAbsolutely the right move Sonic Team had to make. The open zone is extremely fun, the Cyberspace levels are enjoyable, and the music is just absolutely fantastic. The story is also extremely good, and the characters have finally been given the chance to fully shine since Black Knight. It's so good to see Sonic back in the spotlight after so long. Here's hoping the next games are just as good, or better than Frontiers is. Great job Sonic Team, you hit a winning formula for the next decade Expand
  92. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers this and will always be among my favorite games not only of Sonic but of my life, I loved the combat, the speed, the new changes in the gameplay and the story and soundtrack, simply amazing 10/10.
  93. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    The most fun I have had on a sonic game in a while! Definitely a fresh take on the franchise and I highly recommend buying and playing it! (I’ve bought 3 copies so far)
  94. Nov 17, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. jogo e realmnete muito bom com trilha sonora impecavel graficos bons narrativa boa uma evolucao da camera em jogos do sonic jogo e super bom recomendo a todos jogar vc se diverte muito alem da historia ser mais seria gostei muito de vc explorar o mundo aberto sim sonic frontiers desde unleashed e generations e o melhor jogo do sonic em 3d Expand
  95. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    An unreal experience, you have to turn speed and all other options up to 100 and play on hard mode. Only bad things are render distance, cyberspace controls are a bit wonky, and giving just a little more life to the world. Otherwise 10/10
  96. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    A fantastic game all around, it does so many things right and is an amazing step for sonic the hedgehog moving forward! Hope that Sega don't immediately drop this new formula after this because it's truly something special

    Sonic really does feel great to control in this one, possibly the best ground control he has ever had. It is just fun to move around as sonic let alone doing anything
    A fantastic game all around, it does so many things right and is an amazing step for sonic the hedgehog moving forward! Hope that Sega don't immediately drop this new formula after this because it's truly something special

    Sonic really does feel great to control in this one, possibly the best ground control he has ever had. It is just fun to move around as sonic let alone doing anything else. However the main bulk of the game is spent acquiring different collectibles through platforming challenges and other means like puzzles and combat, which while might not seem to mesh together too well from the outside, it actually works really well in practice!

    The combat is a huge step up from any sonic game and the enemies have depth, while the moves themselves are fun to pull off. Sonic has many different ways to approach enemies, like the tower who you can fight by taking out his lower bits first or you can climb him when he presents the opening and take out the top, instantly destroying every bottom but making him vulnerable if he isn't already dead.

    The cyberspace levels are ok overall, and the physics aren't nearly as good as the open world, however it is still pretty fun. The 2d sky sanctuary level kinda sucks tho as generations classic sonic level design just doesn't work in this game. The cyberspace stages truly shine towards the end of the game!

    The bosses are easily the best in the series, and that's as much as I'll say without spoilers! You want to experience this yourself!

    The music is amazing as usual, one of the best sonic osts with tracks to fit every situation. The visuals are nice but the pop in is a major issue that should be fixed with a potential frontiers 2

    Overall this game is worth your time and money, you won't be dissapointed! Have fun, and enjoy because Sega finally got it right!
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  97. Nov 11, 2022
    10
    The best sonic game I have ever played! The story and music is just incredible!
  98. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Games really good metacritic score is biased especially ign frontiers is probably the best sonic game
  99. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Thank you very much for supporting the Sonic game! Please friends let's continue rating with a 10 so that it has higher results .
    The game is quite nice. Blessings and encouragement always...

    Muchas gracias por apoyar el juego de Sonic! Por favor amigos sigamos calificando con un 10 para que tenga resultados más altos.
    El juego es bastante Bonito. Bendiciones y animo siempre...
  100. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This game is perfect the control the island there are so many challenges and combats and when you lvl up youre speed Sonic goes crazy fast the Story is a little bit dark and i love it my review buy the game it’s totally worth it.
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 90 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 90
  2. 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. 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.
  3. 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!