Sonic Frontiers

 PlayStation 5
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8.2

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  1. PastryOutbreak
    Nov 15, 2022
    6
    Pretty good at times but held back by a malicious camera that wants you dead, terrible pop in for assets, lack of variety, and buggy/janky open zones.

    The cyberspace missions are pretty neat and nostalgic of previous Sonic games but sometimes this results in near total reskins of old levels. Creatively lacking at times, this game really needed either more side content to engage with    Pretty good at times but held back by a malicious camera that wants you dead, terrible pop in for assets, lack of variety, and buggy/janky open zones.

    The cyberspace missions are pretty neat and nostalgic of previous Sonic games but sometimes this results in near total reskins of old levels. Creatively lacking at times, this game really needed either more side content to engage with (such a chao garden-like feature with the Kocos) or a much more polished experience with the core gameplay.    … Expand
  2. Spagbog
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is amazing, I had such a blast playing it as it is so different from older Sonic games. The characters are written very well and Rodgers deeper tone fits extremely well with the overall tone of the game. The Titan battles were the highlight of the game and this is a great step for Sonics future!… Expand
  3. Rimazu
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    I have not played a Sonic game in a while (since Sonic and the Black knight maybe).

    So I bough this game with a lot of hype, and I was reallt amazed. Sure the RPG and fights are not perfect, but just running and discovering the world is super funny. Really recommand the game !
  4. ProStrats
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Magical! Best Sonic game of all time in my opinion. The soundtrack has so much variety and all done at a AAA level. The second and third boss are PEAK Sonic bosses with phenomenal cinematics. The game is absolutely worth it!
  5. clickbatemusic
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    honestly such a good game. a great return to what sonic was originally supposed to be about, innovation and being an edgy competitor to the other more tame video game mascots like Mario. Frontiers throws so many different concepts/play styles at you and surprisingly more often than not, they work. The graphics are absolutely lacking but imo that is not what makes a game good. The musichonestly such a good game. a great return to what sonic was originally supposed to be about, innovation and being an edgy competitor to the other more tame video game mascots like Mario. Frontiers throws so many different concepts/play styles at you and surprisingly more often than not, they work. The graphics are absolutely lacking but imo that is not what makes a game good. The music contrasts with what is going on onscreen at all times so perfectly, the soundtrack is always changing. Beautiful symphonic pieces seamlessly transition into metalcore songs. If you are looking to get into the sonic franchise for the first time or just want to see what this game is about, i would highly recommend this game.… Expand
  6. shadowmarquez25
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Great Game! Best Sonic game in years! I loved the idea of Sonic running and boosting around as he pleases! And I also loved exploring each island. I have yet to 100 percent the final two islands but that’s okay. Frontiers just became my all time favorite Sonic game!
  7. fazedie56
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    A brilliant game. Definitely has it's jank, however as an experience, is amazing. You can feel the heart in this game. I hope the positive response from fans tell Sega to give Sonic Team a bigger budget and more than 60 people.
  8. elfb89
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    The best sonic experience in years. The open world is really good with the speed of sonic.
  9. Teeus
    Nov 15, 2022
    2
    Game is a technical mess with unacceptable levels of pop-in. Story is uninspired and boring but fitting for a Sonic game. Gameplay is the only redeeming quality but it is still so flawed in many respects. Funnily enough this is by far the best 3D Sonic game but that speaks volumes about the Sonic franchise rather than this game itself.
  10. briankalinde77
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    very good. really enjoyed everything about it. especially the gameplay and of course the story too.
  11. R123171
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The truth is that you criticize that they are only to ruin the game should be removed for not contributing anything at all since they want to boycott the game just like that just to have God fo war as the best when it is not even like that I mean the people who are making criticisms that are only to ruin the game should be removed because they do not contribute anything to the game and only do it to underestimate a game… Expand
  12. FTBIZ
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    So, I just completed Sonic Frontiers and I believe that it is a great game. The story albeit a bit basic and obvious at some points works to enhance the Sonic series continuity and fix some major errors that were shown in the past. The gameplay is great as well, as Sonic blasts through the Starfall Islands, fighting titans, and saving his friends while uncovering the mystery behind theSo, I just completed Sonic Frontiers and I believe that it is a great game. The story albeit a bit basic and obvious at some points works to enhance the Sonic series continuity and fix some major errors that were shown in the past. The gameplay is great as well, as Sonic blasts through the Starfall Islands, fighting titans, and saving his friends while uncovering the mystery behind the chaos emeralds at the same time. Although the plot itself is paced awkwardly and the game does still have some pop in issues, I overall enjoyed the experience. Plus the OST is fantastic.… Expand
  13. br0f666
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Just an all around epic time with the blue blur! It’s a bit of a proof of concept and has some room to grow, but if you’ve at all been a fan of the series in 3D, you owe it to yourself to give it a try. The physics could be more satisfying, but it still allows you to pull off some impressive feats of speed in both the overworld and cyber space
  14. n214r
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    W game best 3d sonic game it has lots of new elements plus the old element that we're used to and love from previous sonic games
  15. 360barrier
    Nov 15, 2022
    1
    Graphics are not good. It looks so bad they could have released this on a ps2 and probably would get away with it
  16. Lagartijus
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Simplemente un gran avance en la franquicia. La historia ha tenido una evolución increíble, sobretodo hablando sobre la construcción y desarrollo de los personajes. Es simplemente lo que siempre hemos querido. Lo mismo con el diseño de niveles. El mundo abierto es lo que Sonic siempre tuvo que tener. Es lo que merecía. El movimiento de Sonic es una evolución impresionante, llegando a unSimplemente un gran avance en la franquicia. La historia ha tenido una evolución increíble, sobretodo hablando sobre la construcción y desarrollo de los personajes. Es simplemente lo que siempre hemos querido. Lo mismo con el diseño de niveles. El mundo abierto es lo que Sonic siempre tuvo que tener. Es lo que merecía. El movimiento de Sonic es una evolución impresionante, llegando a un nivel de perfección. A pesar de que gráficamente no sea lo mejor y tenga problemas con el pop in, aun asi podemos destacar su hermoso paisaje y diseño combinado con ese toque melancolico y el toque de accion que a veces le hace falta.… Expand
  17. Aguywithaname
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    A very good start for an open-world sonic game,and i liked the new moves that was added!
  18. Headcrap158
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing and feels like a fresh attempt at something new. The controls are solid and require mastering and the character interactions are straight out of the I.D.W comics. Not to mention the music is godlike. If you like Sonic you'll love this game
  19. EdgarChikara
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Easily my second favorite Sonic game of all time, I loved the Story and Gameplay of it and there's so many references to older games and overall a great celebration of Sonic's 30th Anniversary!
  20. 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.
  21. Finnick1201
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Since i heard Dunkey made sure people will review bomb it either for him, or against him.
    I will do my part and say that this game is really good, and you shouldn't form an opinion because of a half baked review that took probably 30 minutes to edit.
    Give it a try and form your own opinion, thanks. I really like this game, and would love a follow up game that build on the elements this    Since i heard Dunkey made sure people will review bomb it either for him, or against him.
    I will do my part and say that this game is really good, and you shouldn't form an opinion because of a half baked review that took probably 30 minutes to edit.
    Give it a try and form your own opinion, thanks.
    I really like this game, and would love a follow up game that build on the elements this game has created.
    Thanks a lot for this game Sega, it truly made this horrible month for me a lot better.    … Expand
  22. dirtdirt
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    This is literally my perfect sonic game. You can tell how much care was put into the writing, story, level design, and art design. The disconnected geometry on the islands looks odd but functionally is perfect. Thank you so much for this game, sonic team. For the first time in a long time I'm proud to call myself a sonic fan!
  23. 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.
  24. Math667
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Vraiiiiiiilent bien, excellent même, le meilleur jeux Sonic auxquels j'ai joué
  25. SuperSonicGabe
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Sonic Frontiers Is fantastic it's got its flaws but it's amazing as I avid sonic fan and the lore drops and the story enterally the game play is awesome but not perfect (same for the story) but it's very fun but there is pretty much no momentum in the game it doesn't really matter until you go to Cyber Space which is the worst part of the game the Cyber Space levels are awful and it usesSonic Frontiers Is fantastic it's got its flaws but it's amazing as I avid sonic fan and the lore drops and the story enterally the game play is awesome but not perfect (same for the story) but it's very fun but there is pretty much no momentum in the game it doesn't really matter until you go to Cyber Space which is the worst part of the game the Cyber Space levels are awful and it uses old level design it's one of the reason it's a nine not a ten along with other nit pics and stuff that only bothers me and me only in conclusion the game is not perfect but it's great it has its flaws but that's what sequels are for and to critics shut up the game is awesome if you're thinking about buying it do it RIGHT NOW!!!

    : SPOILERS! the final two islands are just the first island split up which is another reason why it's not a ten:    … Expand
  26. Criispy
    Nov 15, 2022
    1
    a buggy mess with lots of pop-in and overall glitchy gameplay.
    the dialogue makes me cringe and I don't recommend it.
  27. Fullforce101
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly it’s a really good game I really enjoyed the new mechanics that they added they weren’t in the past games. sometimes the running around can be a little bit annoying but it’s not too much to hate on. Arguably The best visually pleasing sonic game of all time.… Expand
  28. EXplosion981
    Nov 15, 2022
    0
    The first Sonic game written by Ian 'donut steal' Flynn. It's not only the worst Sonic game ever made, making 06 **** blush with the lack of technical skill on display, but it's just one long fetch-quest. It fails as a Sonic game, it fails as a game, and it has the nerve to ask you for AAA price somehow.
  29. HASHBROWNM1X
    Nov 15, 2022
    0
    Even worse than a game devoid of good ideas, this is a game that has tons of ideas that are almost fun, or almost work, and sticks the landing on none of them. One of the most frustrating bizzare messes ever made. Also, it's been 30 years. At a bare minimum Sonic should control competantly but they haven't even been able yo get the fine details of that correct in 3D ever. There was a pointEven worse than a game devoid of good ideas, this is a game that has tons of ideas that are almost fun, or almost work, and sticks the landing on none of them. One of the most frustrating bizzare messes ever made. Also, it's been 30 years. At a bare minimum Sonic should control competantly but they haven't even been able yo get the fine details of that correct in 3D ever. There was a point in time where a certain level of jank with the controls was acceptable but we have far outpaced that time. This game is inexcusable and because Sonic fans grade on a curve Sonic Team will think that this is good enough and never make something better.… Expand
  30. Mikireq
    Nov 15, 2022
    5
    Un quiero y no puedo. El mundo abierto no le ha sentado nada bien. Popping exagerado y gráficos de dos generaciones atrás. Es divertido, no lo negaré, pero Sonic se merece más
  31. sonicsolos
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    It's actually a really good game! Sad its getting review bombed by dunkey and his d-riding fanbase... L review bombers, get a brain and think for yourselves for once.
  32. Number39Utopia
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Realistically this game is an 8/10. I think it's a fantastic game, and I've enjoyed it immensely, but it could have been structured better and some things had no reason to be as tedious as they were (Looking at you Elder Koco, what the hell.) Only reason this review says 8 is to offset the bombings this game got. Hopefully the next entry takes it's lessons from this one and furtherRealistically this game is an 8/10. I think it's a fantastic game, and I've enjoyed it immensely, but it could have been structured better and some things had no reason to be as tedious as they were (Looking at you Elder Koco, what the hell.) Only reason this review says 8 is to offset the bombings this game got. Hopefully the next entry takes it's lessons from this one and further perfects this formula, cheers, Sonic Team.… Expand
  33. ZeroX7w7
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    Un buen regreso para la franquicia después de media década sin un juego y más de una década sin un juego 3D que pasará de mediocre, con sus cosas que pulir pero buena base para el futuro.
  34. Super_Oshawott
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    While it might not be the best Sonic game I have ever played, Sonic Frontiers is the game the series needed after the dumpster fire of Sonic Forces and was the most fun I had with sonic since Sonic Mania and the most fun I had with 3D sonic since Generations.

    Even though some portions of the gameplay front are unpolished and buggy like the cyberspace levels and the mid-bosses, the    While it might not be the best Sonic game I have ever played, Sonic Frontiers is the game the series needed after the dumpster fire of Sonic Forces and was the most fun I had with sonic since Sonic Mania and the most fun I had with 3D sonic since Generations.

    Even though some portions of the gameplay front are unpolished and buggy like the cyberspace levels and the mid-bosses, the game's story (by Ian Flynn) and music were enough to keep me engaged. The open world was great to run around in and speedrunning some of the cyberspace levels, as buggy as they are, was a guilty pleasure of mine.

    Sonic fans will love this game, but it will be hard to get into if you don't know anything about the series, but not impossible. If you are thinking of playing it, Don't listen to media outlets or popular influencers and try it out for yourself. You will be glad you did.    … Expand
  35. infern24
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Best 3D Sonic game ever period. Best story, best gameplay, best music, best boost controls, best combat and skill tree, best writing and portrayals and voice acting, the list goes on. 11/10. the game even fixes boost where you can control it and no longer need drifting. open zone is amazing. The combat is amazing, especially as super sonic. Titans are metal gear rising levels of epic bothBest 3D Sonic game ever period. Best story, best gameplay, best music, best boost controls, best combat and skill tree, best writing and portrayals and voice acting, the list goes on. 11/10. the game even fixes boost where you can control it and no longer need drifting. open zone is amazing. The combat is amazing, especially as super sonic. Titans are metal gear rising levels of epic both with the music and battles. Some of the speed strats in cyber space stages now are insane. and Sonic is the fastest he's ever been and you can rank up his speed to 99 and even apply a power boost and infinite boost to it with 400 rings and drawing an infinity symbol, gotta go fast. it even has franchise continuity with all past games and characters referenced. Play this game.… Expand
  36. jayEGGMAN
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    After the dire phoning it in effort of Forces, it’s great to see Sonic try something new that is actually fun. It’s not perfect, but it’s the first time in a long time that it feels like Sonic is heading in the right direction. Sonic has never controlled so well and works very well in this no linear setting. I also REALLY appreciate the dialogue writing in Frontiers. You can tell muchAfter the dire phoning it in effort of Forces, it’s great to see Sonic try something new that is actually fun. It’s not perfect, but it’s the first time in a long time that it feels like Sonic is heading in the right direction. Sonic has never controlled so well and works very well in this no linear setting. I also REALLY appreciate the dialogue writing in Frontiers. You can tell much effort has gone into redeeming this character’s personalities and fumbles of the last decade. It’s the first time they have felt genuine to characters we were raised on. Honestly if this game was able to flesh out its final act a bit better this would be a near perfect return for Sonic.… Expand
  37. Retro_Player_77
    Nov 15, 2022
    4
    There's no excuse to why this game had this many pop-ins even on PS5. Such a distractions, while the open zone are big, it felt lacking, flat and soul-less. There are ruins, buildings, and very detail design towers but you can't enter to explore any of them. The world seems open but invisible walls prevent me from exploration all of it. The use of boost levels for cyber space are fun butThere's no excuse to why this game had this many pop-ins even on PS5. Such a distractions, while the open zone are big, it felt lacking, flat and soul-less. There are ruins, buildings, and very detail design towers but you can't enter to explore any of them. The world seems open but invisible walls prevent me from exploration all of it. The use of boost levels for cyber space are fun but gets old very quickly and various puzzles are just dull and un-interesting. I say the only saving grace for this game is its soundtrack, story, battle system, and better graphics. Everything else needs a bit more polish.… Expand
  38. hoogafanter
    Nov 15, 2022
    0
    Not just a good Sonic game, but a great game in general. Definitely some jank and weird issues that you don't normally see in a polished AAA game, but we've seen much bigger and more popular AAA games that are constantly praised in way worst states (Glitcher 3 anyone?).

    This game takes all the best aspects of Spiderman and Mario Odyssey and slaps them together making a unique and fun    Not just a good Sonic game, but a great game in general. Definitely some jank and weird issues that you don't normally see in a polished AAA game, but we've seen much bigger and more popular AAA games that are constantly praised in way worst states (Glitcher 3 anyone?).

    This game takes all the best aspects of Spiderman and Mario Odyssey and slaps them together making a unique and fun experience that some tight wad losers will miss out on cause "whaaaa pop-in!" lmfao like what did ya'll start playing games in 2012 or something?    … Expand
  39. Silverquestion
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Amazing game. I've played it on the the Switch(which is the worst version you can play it on)the only problems i had was the pop-ins and the quality(the quality isn't because of the game is because of the hardware of the Nintendo Switch)Has an Great story, Great Characters, Great OST and more i'd recommend it but mostly on PC, PS5 or Steamdeck. They have better hardware.
  40. Carmeun
    Nov 15, 2022
    0
    This is what sonic 06 should've been great game and right direction for the SONIC TEAM!!
  41. MrNeedlemouse
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    This is the best 3D Sonic game ever made since Sonic Adventure 1. Every island is good and with unique enemies and a story so well written that is gonna make a revolution in Sonic franchise. The only mistake is pop in but it doesn't affect game play.
  42. KingADJ
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest sonic games in a long time just needed a better ending.
  43. StarWyse
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    Sonic Frontiers is a good game. It isn't terrible, or the greatest game of all time, but it is certainly one of the more enjoyable experiences with a game that I've had in a long time. Despite the many flaws that this game has (pop-in, tedious collecting, pretty much every aspect of cyberspace, etc), I personally feel the positive parts of the game are good enough to overlook some of theSonic Frontiers is a good game. It isn't terrible, or the greatest game of all time, but it is certainly one of the more enjoyable experiences with a game that I've had in a long time. Despite the many flaws that this game has (pop-in, tedious collecting, pretty much every aspect of cyberspace, etc), I personally feel the positive parts of the game are good enough to overlook some of the negatives. If you're a Sonic fan, than this game is a must-buy, but if you are new to the Sonic series and are unsure about this game, I'd recommend waiting for the game to go on sale, in case you don't end up enjoying the game.… Expand
  44. elmousse00
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Sonic Frontiers is an excellent game. The best 3D Sonic I ever played. It’s not flawless, the pop in can be really distracting but if that isn’t a deal breaker for you, you’re in for a blast. None of the quest are like what the journalists say, it’s not Ubisoft like. All of the collectibles are just here to encourage you to play the game. Fight the enemies, do the steps and you’ll seeSonic Frontiers is an excellent game. The best 3D Sonic I ever played. It’s not flawless, the pop in can be really distracting but if that isn’t a deal breaker for you, you’re in for a blast. None of the quest are like what the journalists say, it’s not Ubisoft like. All of the collectibles are just here to encourage you to play the game. Fight the enemies, do the steps and you’ll see that, you are going to have them pretty fast. Still annoys you ? Go fish for 5 minutes and you’re good to go. The combat system is really well done and flashy and the boss battle are epic. Sonic controls can still be polished tough. I think, Sega is into something. If they want the next installment to be a masterpiece, here are the key part for me :
    -Give the game more budget
    -Fix the technical issues -Upgrade the pacing of the story telling and the cinematics
    -Don’t use the same mini game to reaver the map twice. Like in Mario 3D World, you won’t find the same gimmick twice. They should try to accomplish a similar thing.
    -Upgrade Sonic Controls
    -Remove 2D courses -Change the theme of the courses. Explore something else.

    I think if they get these on point, they are in for finally a Sonic game that will bring Sonic to the top    … Expand
  45. Redclaw0823
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Incredibly addicting. Just the feel of collecting items in quick succession in an open world gave me dophamine for hours on end. The janky controls will take some time getting used to (and falling of cliffs) but the game is a masterpiece overall.
  46. Kuyo
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    No es un juego perfecto y tiene muchas cosas que pulir, pero sin embargo es un juego increíblemente divertido y con un control muy satisfactorio, que recompensa al jugador cuando éste se pone a explorar todos los mapas. Una historia muy bonita, interacciones divertidas e interesantes, jefes increíbles, más una banda sonora espectacular. Espero que el Sonic Team siga por este camino porqueNo es un juego perfecto y tiene muchas cosas que pulir, pero sin embargo es un juego increíblemente divertido y con un control muy satisfactorio, que recompensa al jugador cuando éste se pone a explorar todos los mapas. Una historia muy bonita, interacciones divertidas e interesantes, jefes increíbles, más una banda sonora espectacular. Espero que el Sonic Team siga por este camino porque aún hay mucho potencial para explotar.… Expand
  47. TinklingGourd
    Nov 15, 2022
    2
    The visuals are boring to look at. The colors are so desaturated, uninteresting to the eye, devoid of any artstyle that evokes "Sonic". Sonic's model pops out so badly in all of this because of its own saturated colors and lighting. The enemies are uninteresting geometric designs lacking any character, that look like they were pulled out from another kind of game.
    Sonic Team learned    The visuals are boring to look at. The colors are so desaturated, uninteresting to the eye, devoid of any artstyle that evokes "Sonic". Sonic's model pops out so badly in all of this because of its own saturated colors and lighting. The enemies are uninteresting geometric designs lacking any character, that look like they were pulled out from another kind of game.
    Sonic Team learned nothing from Sonic '06's bland enemy designs.

    A lot of the cutscenes feel like they were done in Source Film Maker lacking any proper framing, lighting, dynamic angles or emotion from the characters.
    In-game when characters interact with each other, they barely move their limbs to express any kind of emotion or reaction. There's a handful cutscenes where this is not as much of an issue which shows cutscene animation was an afterthought for the most part.

    The "open world" nature works for Sonic's high speed but the concept is not utilized well. Entire sections are blocked off with invisible walls, you cannot abuse momentum to go through sections in different ways as there really is not much of it and the level design is very uninteresting. Random floating rails, springs and platforms is something that gets repeated over and over in all of the island areas. Not only they look jarring but also serve as padding, as if you fail and fall down, you'll have to do it all over again. Complete with objects sometimes glitching and randomly popping in the view potentially obstructing your flow.

    The game wants to feel that their combat system is clever but most of the time you can just get away with mashing random buttons and if that doesn't work, just draw a circle around an object with the Cyloop ability and see if that helps. Rinse and repeat.

    The physics feel buggy, Sonic reacts to the smallest bump on the terrain and glitches around which makes it look so jarring. It feels even worse when he has to scale on moving objects such as the giant bosses. The physics for some reason feel a lot worse in the Cyberspace levels.

    The puzzles feel like a very last minute addition and they break the game's pace. Easily the worst padding and section of the game. Sonic Team learned nothing about breaking the pace with Big's fishing back in Sonic Adventure. Speaking of fishing, the fishing minigame is very shallow, just requiring you to wait and press a button to win. It lacks any depth that other fishing minigames have, such as reel fighting with the fish and watching your line tension.

    Sonic is the only person playable in this game. Again. For the longest time, Sonic Team refuses to let us play with any of the other characters. If anything they could have had Knuckles accompany Sonic and handle all of the combat and climbing. Better yet, this should have been a Knuckles game, the entirety of the story feels more personal to Knuckles if anything.

    Story was okay for what it was trying to do, but some moments felt forced and some other moments had buildup but did not go anywhere in the end.

    The music feels very melancholic and generic all the time, the Cyberspace tracks are the best and these levels do not last long but are the best tracks that remind you of Sonic's peppy character.
    The sound effects sometimes feel that they don't fit with the context, like the Sonic Adventure woosh sfx used for an enemy's short dash move.

    The voice acting feels very forced and weird, the characters' voices sound like nothing we ever heard from this series. Sometimes they sound too serious to the point I can hear their normal talking voice surface.

    Sonic Team needs to allocate time to actually create a GAME and not an engine + a tech demo packaging it as a complete $60 game. They wasted time creating an engine with Forces and they did it again with Frontiers and barely had any time left to flesh out meaningful game mechanics to go with it.    … Expand
  48. dxtr01
    Nov 14, 2022
    2
    Repetitive gameplay, boring story, not enough playable characters.
    I wish for the next Sonic game to at least try to explain all the conveniently placed platforms that are there for Sonic to utilize in every stage, and to add more playable characters other than Sonic, kind of like Sonic Heroes, but minus the mandatory group selection. They should also have their own stages and collectibles    Repetitive gameplay, boring story, not enough playable characters.
    I wish for the next Sonic game to at least try to explain all the conveniently placed platforms that are there for Sonic to utilize in every stage, and to add more playable characters other than Sonic, kind of like Sonic Heroes, but minus the mandatory group selection. They should also have their own stages and collectibles along with new special mechanics for each characters. Is that too much to ask from a company as big as Sega? Surely funding a massive scale Sonic game like the one I described is not beyond their budget.
    In my opinion, it would make for a more immersive experience overall. Details like that go a long way.    … Expand
  49. bkans
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    review bombing is really bringing this down huh. I think it's great even if there are glaring issues with it. open zone is fun as hell, bosses are amazing, music is amazing, story is great... as for flaws, there are technical issues that need to be fixed and some QoL improvements would be great. overall, this is a great formula for future sonic games and I'm extremely satisfied. in termsreview bombing is really bringing this down huh. I think it's great even if there are glaring issues with it. open zone is fun as hell, bosses are amazing, music is amazing, story is great... as for flaws, there are technical issues that need to be fixed and some QoL improvements would be great. overall, this is a great formula for future sonic games and I'm extremely satisfied. in terms of my own enjoyment, I can give this a 9.… Expand
  50. flyannfan11
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    I love this game. The story is great and back to being serious. I love Eggman’s father-like relationship with Sage. You really see it in the Egg-Memos. The story ties in past titles to create a cohesive canon, too. There are references everywhere and it’s clear that a lot of love went into the story. It’s not just fan service though, characters seem to be developing and a bigger narrativeI love this game. The story is great and back to being serious. I love Eggman’s father-like relationship with Sage. You really see it in the Egg-Memos. The story ties in past titles to create a cohesive canon, too. There are references everywhere and it’s clear that a lot of love went into the story. It’s not just fan service though, characters seem to be developing and a bigger narrative is forming in the Sonic games.

    The open zone gameplay is great. I think it was the most fun and I wasn’t expecting it to be as fun as it was. I loved exploring and I’ve sucked a lot of time into just running around.

    The titan fights are incredible. They really make you feel invincible. That’s how super sonic should feel.

    The music is really good. The swelling music of the islands, the lo-fi when fishing with Big, the house and edm of cyberspace, the heavy metal when going super: it all sounds great and somehow sounds like Sonic. I would be lying if I said I didn’t miss Crush 40 though. Love those guys.

    Cyberspace was where I can’t give Sonic Frontiers a 10. It’s a great idea and I want the boost era level design to stay in the games. But there are a few problems with it. Cyberspace levels meld together. It’s hard to remember individual levels because there are only four backgrounds. Also, Cyberspace physics are rough. It’s really difficult to turn sonic when boosting or if he’s in the air. It doesn’t feel as easy to control as unleashed or generations. Also, jumping causes you to completely lose your momentum. Next, I really like the impact of the homing attack, but I think it should allow you to cancel out of the recovery animation to more quickly stomp or chain homing attacks. Lastly, something feels very wrong with the 2D cyberspace levels. Sonic feels extremely slow. Even boosting feels like it’s doing nothing. At the end of the day though I still really enjoyed the cyberspace levels. Their inclusion is certainly very welcomed.

    Sonic Frontiers is well worth your money and time. I think this is a must play for any sonic fan. For anyone new to the franchise or on and off with the franchise, try this game out. I think you’ll really enjoy it.    … Expand
  51. DashSpartan
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Sonic frontiers es una muestra del potencial que tiene Sonic, es una entrega que cambia toda una historia pasada y seguro será una entrega infravalorada, porque es Sonic ! La mayoría de las personas que no saben de la franquicia no lo entenderán, nisiquiera los entendidos se habían encontrado con una apuesta tan valiente y tan seria sobre el erizo, simplemente impresionante, largo ySonic frontiers es una muestra del potencial que tiene Sonic, es una entrega que cambia toda una historia pasada y seguro será una entrega infravalorada, porque es Sonic ! La mayoría de las personas que no saben de la franquicia no lo entenderán, nisiquiera los entendidos se habían encontrado con una apuesta tan valiente y tan seria sobre el erizo, simplemente impresionante, largo y divertido. Sonic empieza a hacer las cosas bastante bien, y SEGA promete mejorar y pulir defectos de este, quizá hubiese sacado más provecho al mando de ps5, pero jugar este juego es una pasada, no es un zelda, no es un gow, no es igual a ninguna otra entrega como muchos ignorantes dicen, comparar juegos es lo peor que podrías hacer estarías subestimando a SEGA quien se reconoce por su innovación gaming.


    Gracias Sonic !    … Expand
  52. CatTraiter
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Great game I’d give 8/10 only reason I’m scoring higher is because there is a lot of dumb reviews that are being this game down and it’s completely unfair
  53. SonicCity
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    It took me 14 hours to finish the game on my first playthrough and 20 hours in total for 100% completion and all I could think about was playing through it a second time. Sonic Frontiers is a love letter to Sonic fans both old and new, it has its fair share of problems, but as a proof of concept for the next 10 years of Sonic games it more than stands on its own and is a game I wholeIt took me 14 hours to finish the game on my first playthrough and 20 hours in total for 100% completion and all I could think about was playing through it a second time. Sonic Frontiers is a love letter to Sonic fans both old and new, it has its fair share of problems, but as a proof of concept for the next 10 years of Sonic games it more than stands on its own and is a game I whole heartedly recommend even if you’re completely new to the series. What we have here is truly special, and I can’t wait for what Sonic Team can come up next with the sequel!… Expand
  54. allycat584
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Overall this is the best Sonic game we’ve gotten in a decade! The gameplay is genuinely fun, the story is good but flawed, the landscapes look beautiful, and the characters are written very well! There are some annoying bugs and annoying pop ins, and the ending feels rushed. But overall I loved this game!
  55. BigToonDog
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    The ground work is there let's see how sonic team will do in its next game.
  56. Awsjk
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    This game Is amazing is better than knack and knack 2 and dunkey sucks and help me please
  57. Ismaelburro69
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Amazing game is the best sonic game in years
    Sorry dunkey but your sonic frontiers review video really sucked
  58. FoxGuyXD
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    It's Frontiering Time
    This game is really amazing the best sonic game ever.
  59. elilol15
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    I didn't have hope at the very begining, but when I played it I fell in love quickly. I didn't find any bugs and the combats/all movements are pretty fluid even for my ps4. The cut scenes are pure gold and the story made me cry. One of my favorites sonics game! GO AND BUY IT NOW!
  60. Avant_VII
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    I can Gladly Say that Sonic Is Back! The last Ten years has been Hit or a miss for Big Blue but Frontiers easily clears all of that. This is the best 3D Sonic since Gens.
  61. dmh94
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    Now that I'm almost finished with it, I wanted to give my honest, long-winded opinion on this game as a long time Sonic fan who doesn't feel shy being critical of the franchise. This game is incredibly flawed with a lot of problems. However, I had a great time with it and will definitely be playing more of it even after I've finished.

    The pop-in is bad. To the point where it actually    Now that I'm almost finished with it, I wanted to give my honest, long-winded opinion on this game as a long time Sonic fan who doesn't feel shy being critical of the franchise. This game is incredibly flawed with a lot of problems. However, I had a great time with it and will definitely be playing more of it even after I've finished.

    The pop-in is bad. To the point where it actually affects how you play. You can't really figure out where you can go sometimes because the assets aren't loaded, so you have to be within several feet of the path so it can actually become visible, which isn't good for a game where you go blisteringly fast and those assets essentially materialize right in front of you.

    Cyberspace is hit or miss and incredibly inconsistent. Some levels I genuinely love and are up there with some of my favorite Sonic levels, and some of them I wouldn't make my worst enemy play. Some levels control pretty well and make speedrunning them very satisfying, while others have terrible controls and I get a headache just trying to get a D rank so I can move on. This inconsistency runs for both the 3D and 2D levels, so you never really know if the level you unlock is going to be innately frustrating or surprisingly fun until you're playing it.

    Combat is decent. All style with little substance, but as a filthy casual, I kinda like that. It feels like it's more or less a foundational mechanic that'll be improved upon in a later title. For now, it's a flashy button-masher that's main intention is to make you feel powerful. The boss fights are actually one of the biggest highlights in the game, something that was always an afterthought in previous Sonic titles. Many of the lower level bosses completely outpace even previous final bosses from older games. The boss fights are only brought to greater heights with its OST, which is fantastic in every part of this game.

    The open-zone is surprisingly fun, I think it's the highlight of the game. It's THE thing the game was built upon and I think it's executed well despite the pop-in issue. However, I would've loved some extra side missions that really take advantage of the playground that can be so enjoyable to run around in. The puzzles and the activities given by Sonic's friends are fun, but I think there could've been more.

    Story is pretty good. You're not getting a dark gritty drama with Sonic, but this isn't an incredibly patronizing Saturday morning cartoon like the recent entries have been. The team did a pretty good job with the story trying to balance seriousness with some lighthearted elements. And Ian Flynn does a great job at writing dialogue that develops these characters as opposed to white noise emitting from Sonic and friends. It feels like a nice restart to the unbearable writing of the last few years.

    I've been going on for too long. While I have my issues with the game, I can't seem to put it down. The combat is shallow yet satisfying with invigorating boss fights, Cyberspace can frustrate me but can be way too much fun when designed right, pop-in is bad but I love exploring the open-zones and discovering new paths. I haven't played a Sonic title this enjoyable since Generations, so I can excuse the issues, especially with how small the team was on this project.

    It gets an 8 in my book because to me, it shot for the stars and very messily crash lands on the moon. It ain't pristine, but it works and it does something the franchise hasn't done in over 10 years: Try. It tries on all fronts and it's incredibly admirable. Sure it falls flat in places, but when it works it's the most fun I've had in a Sonic game. Even though I'm hoping for improvements through updates, it's still super fun and I'm genuinely excited for what Sonic Team does next if they maintain this drive with either a sequel or a similar follow up. For newcomers to Sonic, give it a try, you might like it. For fans, this is a must-have.

    To Sonic Team and Sega: Please keep this commitment to the franchise. When you give it your all you create something really special. Care and effort are all the fans ask for. Please keep up the good work.    … Expand
  62. theemulatornerd
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Sonic is back. Welcome to the new age of the blue blur. The 2020s is going to be great for him.
  63. Doubleg
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Dont listen to the 1-2/10 reviews because they are cleary just bashing on sonic. While the game sure has its problems like pop in, elder coco leveling or a rushed finale, i still had a lot of fun with it. The open zones are beatiful and the platforming is really fun. I also liked the combat, but never really experienced it beacuse of how fast the enemies died. Cyberspace had a lot ofDont listen to the 1-2/10 reviews because they are cleary just bashing on sonic. While the game sure has its problems like pop in, elder coco leveling or a rushed finale, i still had a lot of fun with it. The open zones are beatiful and the platforming is really fun. I also liked the combat, but never really experienced it beacuse of how fast the enemies died. Cyberspace had a lot of reused stages but if you learn the controls you can have a good time with them (not as good as unleashed or generations but not as bad as forces). The super sonic boss fights were the absolute best part of this game, the music in these fights just went crazy (not talking about the secret final boss). I think sega should continue the open zone style gameplay and keep improving on it. When the next game gets more manpower in development and an even bigger budget we could get the best sonic game ever. So try this game out, you will have a good time.… Expand
  64. eelric
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    finally, a great sonic game after a long time pf wait. good story, the characterization pf the characters are good and a fun gameplay
  65. sonicfan1234
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    I really liked this game I find it super fun and people should try it out.the controls are good (they aren't in cyberspace)the platforming is automated but you don't think about the automation in the platforming, the story is good and the combat is amazing especially the super sonic fights that have a great music that either puts you in hype or just slaps (undefeatable is both) and theyI really liked this game I find it super fun and people should try it out.the controls are good (they aren't in cyberspace)the platforming is automated but you don't think about the automation in the platforming, the story is good and the combat is amazing especially the super sonic fights that have a great music that either puts you in hype or just slaps (undefeatable is both) and they take a next step into the franchise.overall this worked really well and sega and sonic team should continue doing the game is incredibly and unexpectedly good… Expand
  66. nintendult
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    This game is no masterpiece. The last quarter of the game, especially the ending sequence, feels rushed. The combat is very trivial. The linear stages don't have very good physics. The game has weak performance, especially with pop-in.

    However, for the first time since 2011, a mainline Sonic Team project is strong at its core. The open world is a joy to run through and, though it isn't    This game is no masterpiece. The last quarter of the game, especially the ending sequence, feels rushed. The combat is very trivial. The linear stages don't have very good physics. The game has weak performance, especially with pop-in.

    However, for the first time since 2011, a mainline Sonic Team project is strong at its core. The open world is a joy to run through and, though it isn't especially dense, the speed of the character means it's hardly an issue when quickly moving from one thing to the next. The tasks on the map are brief, and it's a breeze going through and completing everything. All the boss fights (except for that last one) are very engaging, with fantastic music to boot. The whole game has fantastic music, separated into three different basic track types which are all performed great. The cyberspace stages are a valuable addition to the game and the overall gameplay loop is engaging.

    The game is no masterpiece. But for the first time in a decade, Sonic games have a good foundation to work with. Let's just hope the studio don't throw it away.    … Expand
  67. xipimax
    Nov 15, 2022
    4
    Me parece un juego bastante mejorable, entiendo que con Sonic venimos de donde venimos y ha habido juegos terribles y a lo mejor este no esta tan mal, sobretodo porque este recicla muchos niveles de juegos antiguos y algunos son bastante buenos, aunque en este juego se jueguen peor.

    Los niveles normales sin muchos comentarios, sonic lleva muerto en el 3d desde que dejaron de apostar por    Me parece un juego bastante mejorable, entiendo que con Sonic venimos de donde venimos y ha habido juegos terribles y a lo mejor este no esta tan mal, sobretodo porque este recicla muchos niveles de juegos antiguos y algunos son bastante buenos, aunque en este juego se jueguen peor.

    Los niveles normales sin muchos comentarios, sonic lleva muerto en el 3d desde que dejaron de apostar por un diseño de niveles competentes siendo el boost la prioridad absoluta, haciendo los niveles básicamente automáticos, y esto se ve en este juego comparando niveles de los adventures y de los posteriores.

    En cuanto al 2d, un poco más de lo mismo, demasiado centrado en el boost, pero bastante mal, el sonic rush usaba el boost de forma más estratégica y era un juegazo, en este el boost el el boton de correr de los marios si el botón de correr de los marios se pasará el nivel. además no se si es por el campo de visión o las distorsiones o el qué, pero en los niveles 2d se ve horrible, es muy molesto a la vista.

    Además de eso comentar que las físicas son horribles, sonic cuesta mucho de controlar en el aire, tiene el giro en el aire muy limitado incluso al usar el segundo salto, atacar los enemigos es muy lento y las rampas alteran la altura del salto de forma muy poco intuitiva, no depende de la velocidad y cuando estas bajando te baja mucho el salto cuando deberia ser mas perpendicular.

    El problema principal lo encuentro en el overworld, que precisamente es lo que la gente más alaba y realmente no lo entiendo.

    Entiendo que el concepto en si no esta tan mal, al final lo que es este sonic es un mario odyssey con speed, pero esta realmente muy mal ejecutado, correr con sonic es satisfactorio cuando estás en el suelo, pero dejando de lado correr un poco no hay nada más que hacer, al mundo le faltan elementos integrados de plataforma tal como pendientes, loopings y demás elementos típicos de la saga, algo más o menos como lo visto en el utopia, pero no hay nada.

    El resto de elementos del overworld estan muy mal ejecutados, dejare mas detalle en la reseña de steam.

    En resumen: El juego es más o menos disfrutable, al nivel de los más recientes, no es mejor que fuerces, si no fuera porque forces tiene los niveles del avatar, hay 2 partes en el juego, los niveles y el overworld, el overworld es un tramite para ver los videos de la historia y es la peor parte del juego, los niveles son pasables sin más, es cierto que hay algunos bastante buenos (sacados de los adventures y del generations) pero es eso, reciclados, para jugar lo poco bueno que tiene el juego es mejor disfrutar los originales, adventures 2 sigue siendo el mejor sonic y generations y manía son juegos bastante decentes que son más disfrutables que este juego, mi consejo es que si queréis sonic probeis dichos juegos. Y en general poco mas, el juego se ve empeñado también por otros problemas menores como una cámara muy errática y un popping monstruoso    … Expand
  68. Crapo
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    The game is excellent, the positives are: the graphics, the story, sonic is free to go anywhere on the islands and he has never been so handy. The negative points are: The popping and the repetitive dimension
  69. ICanBePetty2
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    I don't watch YT videos of stubborn braying farmyard animals, nor do I consider a current average of 8.3 a 'bomb' by any means...

    But if giving this game anything above a 7.0 somehow makes me a 'Sonic Stan', then the Hokey-Pokey's a fun game to play, too. I will admit Frontier's flaws, the open-world aspect not being one of them. There are much bigger outliers here, like the Wyvern    I don't watch YT videos of stubborn braying farmyard animals, nor do I consider a current average of 8.3 a 'bomb' by any means...

    But if giving this game anything above a 7.0 somehow makes me a 'Sonic Stan', then the Hokey-Pokey's a fun game to play, too.

    I will admit Frontier's flaws, the open-world aspect not being one of them. There are much bigger outliers here, like the Wyvern boss fight at the end of Ares Island (Island #2) and how that somehow seems to avoid all of the development lessons Masahiro Sakurai has been pointing out for the better part of two months. There are smaller things, like not being able to see your map whenever you are in the vicinity of an enemy, or the bizarre Sonic R-style drifting mechanic in level 3-5.

    In the end, however, I'm a videogame apologist (Maybe even a bad game denier. I'm still figuring that one out), but I liken 'Frontiers' to the first Assassin's Creed - Almost-prototypical in its design, with amazing opportunity to become much, much better. I will continue to follow this.

    The Eels have a song called 'Beautiful Freak'. 'Frontiers' is not like the other Sonic games...; Maybe that's why I love it. When the only other game you've played to completion this year was Eiyuden Chronicle: Uprising, punching 60+ hours into a Sonic game has gotta mean it somehow kept your attention, and that it can't be the absolute unplayable mess the 0s say it is.

    This is just my futile attempt at offering a more rational perspective. Make of it as you will.    … Expand
  70. Churros-
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    For me, this game was one of the ones I had the most fun in a while. it does contain some flaws in part of gameplays, polish and story, however, when it hits it hits, it hits hard. The battles with Bosses, the music, visually everything is very beautiful and well done, giving to realize that it is a project made with affection. For fans I'd say it's one of the best Sonic games, forFor me, this game was one of the ones I had the most fun in a while. it does contain some flaws in part of gameplays, polish and story, however, when it hits it hits, it hits hard. The battles with Bosses, the music, visually everything is very beautiful and well done, giving to realize that it is a project made with affection. For fans I'd say it's one of the best Sonic games, for newbies I'd say it's good to wait for a promotion.… Expand
  71. TntSonic555
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    I'm not great at reviewing but god damm was this game fun. It's not the greatest and it's a but janky with some **** pop in but it's overall pretty good. One of the best Sonic games these past several years. The gameplay, music, story, etc are all something to praise.
  72. Dunkeyhater2006
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    At first I didn't like the game at all, but when I saw that Dunkey disliked the game, I realized that it is actually the best game ever made and Dunkey is WRONG for calling this game a bad game. Everyone that gave this game a bad score is nitpicking and biased. I win. Bye bye.
  73. supasanic123
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic frontiers is an amazing
    Breath taking adventure, with super titanic, boss fights that
    Challenges your inner gamer.
    I highly recommend it    … Expand
  74. ElderPlonk
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    The best 3D Sonic game since Generations, it has its flaws but when the game is good, it's really good
    The perfect groundwork for the next Sonic game, which can be a masterpiece if they listen to criticism
  75. SonicStmc
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    The game do go crazy game is immaculate pop in doesent really matter to me story best it has been in a while
  76. scaler24
    Nov 15, 2022
    0
    The Sonic tram somehow still struggles to catch the magic from SA1 and SA2 after all these years.
  77. Strifemagnet
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    An absolute blast with some instances of extreme wonkiness and tonal shifts that make little sense.

    Controls are generally up to the task, pop in is pretty terrible, and yet it is just so much fun to play.

    I expected to like it, I didn't expect to love it.
  78. SaberMajora
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Don't listen to the Dunkey Video as he **** talks every video game to ever exists. Game os extremely fun. Play it for yourself before taking advice from others.
  79. XxBasedGamerxX
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    I'll be honest. After the last 5 years being boring rushed game after boring rushed game, I didn't expect much from sonic anymore. But THIS, now THIS is the good stuff.
    Sonic + an open map resembling BOTW + Bossfights out of Shadow of The Collosus + Music out of MGR: Revengance?!
    YES.
  80. JakoBables
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    We Sonic fans have been waiting quite a while for a banger like this. This game deserves all the praise it gets! The movement is tons of fun to play with. The open zones provide a great amount of sandbox elements to mess around. The voice actors this time around put so much care into their lines and it makes for such a captivating experience this time around. The graphics for this gameWe Sonic fans have been waiting quite a while for a banger like this. This game deserves all the praise it gets! The movement is tons of fun to play with. The open zones provide a great amount of sandbox elements to mess around. The voice actors this time around put so much care into their lines and it makes for such a captivating experience this time around. The graphics for this game look awesome and really shows what a Sonic game can be with a big enough budget! I will be calling this my next "Super Mario Odyssey" because of how replayable it is for me. Thank you Sega!… Expand
  81. loquito89
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    uno de los mejores sonics que a salido en mucho tiempo espero ver como se las apañan en los proximos juegos
  82. Marco06
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    El mejor juego de Sonic en 3D después de mucho tiempo. Tiene pequeños fallos pero no quiere decir que sea el peor juego, buena historia y desarrollos de personaje
  83. chumpalumpa
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    fighting dunkey’s kids
  84. Trackmaker
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    The game while is a bit scuffed around the edges, is very fun to play. It's the kind of fun you have to experience to know, very hard to describe. The openzone gameplay is very unique, and the boss fights are some of the most hype. It would be great to see a sequel of some sort, cuz I've clocked in about 25 hours, and still want more.
  85. Masterw
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    I love the music, visuals, and gameplay
    Sonic team finally made a good 3d sonic game since generations.
    And please keep Ian flynn, never have I enjoyed the characterisation of sonic characters so much.
  86. Fincredible01
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    There couldn't have been a better step forward for this franchise, bravo Sonic Team for making such a fantastic title!
  87. LetsGoSonic
    Nov 15, 2022
    1
    I can’t believe I wasted my money!!!
    Sonic fans should be ashamed of this game constant pop ins , bad writing , terrible( I do mean terrible) gameplay that is slow and clunky. If sonic truly wants to survive another generation they need to seriously think about their world design
  88. brycethorup
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Perfect blend of what made breath of the wild and Mario Odyssey fun, but with that untouchable Sonic cool factor. By far the most engaging game I've played in quite a while.
  89. MrBread01
    Nov 15, 2022
    2
    The game it just didn't lived up to the hype.
    There is a lot of random pop-ups, the map is bland, the story is not entertaining,the puzzles are just the worst. The one thing I like it was running around with Sonic and (maybe) some ost music. I would give my experience a 2/10
  90. TidyWire
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    I've been a Sonic fan since Sonic Adventure 1 and I can finally say I'm proud to be a Sonic fan again. Now this game isn't perfect, it has some flaws in areas, but nothing so outlandish that it ruins the experience like many past titles.

    Combat is fun and fluid, exploration and map expansion is satisfying and the cyberspace stages honestly grew on me the more I played of them. They're    I've been a Sonic fan since Sonic Adventure 1 and I can finally say I'm proud to be a Sonic fan again. Now this game isn't perfect, it has some flaws in areas, but nothing so outlandish that it ruins the experience like many past titles.

    Combat is fun and fluid, exploration and map expansion is satisfying and the cyberspace stages honestly grew on me the more I played of them. They're very fun to speedrun.

    The world, lore and story are the most fleshed out and interesting we've seen in a Sonic game in almost 2 decades. It's so nice to have a proper expansion on the lore the fandom holds so dear.

    The music... Oh my god the music. Yes.

    Really fantastic time. Definitely recommend.

    The ending left a bit to be desired. It feels like they ran out of budget/time towards the end, but it's forgivable cause of just how fun the core experience is. Hopefully we'll get an expansion or DLC down the road or something. Would love that.

    Also needs a hardcore difficulty mode.    … Expand
  91. gnarlywally
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    Sonic Frontiers has something for everyone, you could be into the open-zone, collect stuff there, you could be into cyberspace levels, collect stuff there, you could be into fishing even, and you can still get story-related items there to progress, I had a big smile on my face when playing, it's a really fun game, and it's very addicting.
    The game suffers from pacing issues, the game    Sonic Frontiers has something for everyone, you could be into the open-zone, collect stuff there, you could be into cyberspace levels, collect stuff there, you could be into fishing even, and you can still get story-related items there to progress, I had a big smile on my face when playing, it's a really fun game, and it's very addicting.
    The game suffers from pacing issues, the game raises the bar on so many levels, but then kind of drops it at the end with the true final boss, I think everyone expected a new Sonic form for an ambitious game like this, but no one would have minded that if it wasn't this anticlimactic, loved the characterization Sonic and friends here, this is the best voice cast for the franchise, and everyone delivers, the story is fun, it was fun seeing the Eggman/Sage wholesome moments.
    This game looks amazing visually, the work on Sonic Team's proprietary Hedgehog Engine 2 is apparent, the pop-in has been addressed by everyone so I won't go into it.
    Cyber Space physics need tweaking, it needs the "give me knobs to control Sonic" treatment like in the open-zone, the different in physics is apparent and it's a major downgrade.
    After finishing Sonic Frontiers, I'm giving it 8/10, this is a very ambitious title for Sonic, and I do hope Sega keeps being this ambitious with their mascot, this game screams passion when playing it, unlike Sonic Team's recent outings.    … Expand
  92. Raylaxen
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    A surprisingly good attempt at putting the fastest thing alive in an open world, better story than most Sonic games, taking a more serious tone yet still showing more character to Sonic and his friends than they have had for a long time, graphics are great yet are sometimes broken by pop in, which you can get used to eventually. Music is very resemblant to that of Metal Gear Rising, veryA surprisingly good attempt at putting the fastest thing alive in an open world, better story than most Sonic games, taking a more serious tone yet still showing more character to Sonic and his friends than they have had for a long time, graphics are great yet are sometimes broken by pop in, which you can get used to eventually. Music is very resemblant to that of Metal Gear Rising, very well made. While the main theme may get old, the boss themes are amazing. With bosses scattered all across the vast world, your experience is always filled with excitement. Not to mention the vast majority of mini-games which never make you feel like there is nothing to do. This game makes the old Sonic games merely mini-games with the Cyberspace levels. With boost stages that definitely impact the game in a positive manner, taking the gameplay straight out of Colors and Generations and putting it into the Cyberspace stages. Overall, this game has its flaws, yet is still an amazing experience for all types of gamers.… Expand
  93. Toasty_boi
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I **** love this game man, the exploring is fun and the combat is too, the cyberspace is good but it's not the best part of the game.

    Buy THIS game if you like open word I mean ZOÑE PLATFORMERS    … Expand
  94. 16BitSonic
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    A real glow up from previous entries in the Sonic series. Some of the best dialog in a Sonic game ever. Shame it got review bombed by a streamer that didn't realize that their influence has consequences to them (or maybe he did and he's just feigning ignorance). Give the game a chance if you haven't yet.
  95. Alarik17
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Frontiers is a good game, lovely and with an amazing storyline, the only thing i didn't enjoy was cyberspace controls, other than that, i would love to see a New game + or a boss fight replayabily in the future.

    Also true final boss might feel anticlimatic.    … Expand
  96. RustyMercenary
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really appreciate the game, I would have made it longer and unfortunately it has some bugs :(

    it can be repetitive at times but still fun, veteran fans will definitely enjoy it more than new ones    … Expand
  97. Ninjammar
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Le jeu est un BANGER. Ok il y a du cliping mais quand on joue on le voit même pas. L'histoire est incroyable. Les musiques sont incroyables, les combats contre les titans sont incroyables, les animations... Peut faire mieux. J'adore ce jeu et il fais parti de mon top 5 de mes jeux préfèré.
    Sur cet avis OBJECTIF je vous salue    … Expand
  98. hazembeshara
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    The Developers put their heart and soul into this game and u can tell .. People have no idea how difficult it is to make a sonic game with this shattered fan base and with this kind of speed he breaks every rule of any platformer and it is Suicidal to make an open zone for that hedgehog of all characters .. Most gamers don’t care about pretentious AAA games we only want games that areThe Developers put their heart and soul into this game and u can tell .. People have no idea how difficult it is to make a sonic game with this shattered fan base and with this kind of speed he breaks every rule of any platformer and it is Suicidal to make an open zone for that hedgehog of all characters .. Most gamers don’t care about pretentious AAA games we only want games that are actually fun to play .. there is ABSOLUTELY no game where u get to run around with sonic at this kind of speed never .. I felt the same way as I felt as a child playing unleashed and the ambition of the devs inspires me to do something different and unique b… Expand
  99. AYTT56
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    This game is truly amazing if you havent played it yet i strongly recommend 10/10 sonic is back
  100. tsurinido
    Nov 13, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love it!! I REALLY LOVE IT!!! so glad i bought this game GO KISHIMOTO GO

    ok enough praise let's get to my nitpicks

    -combat is kinda bare-bones; needs more moves tbh
    -the open world level design is aesthetically ass I'm sorry like why tf are there floating platforms in a basically desolate landscape??? In future games, level design should try to blend in with the environment
    -you guys flopped the last two islands, should've just combined them with Kronos and made chaos the last island...
    -POP IN......... LMFAOOOOOOO

    Despite these nitpicks, i still very much love this game, from my experience i would rate it 9 but objectively speaking, it's an 8.

    those boss fights tho holy **** RAIDEN IS THAT YOU    … Expand
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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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