Sonic Frontiers

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8.2

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  1. rotolotto
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Sonic just works in this new formula. He's never felt faster and the mature, serious tone of the story works wonders in rejuvenating the franchise for fans of the earlier 3d adventure titles. The voice acting does have the odd delivery here and there but more frequently it is treated with a gentle and careful tone, leaving behind the goofier over-exaggeration for a more nuance and egotismSonic just works in this new formula. He's never felt faster and the mature, serious tone of the story works wonders in rejuvenating the franchise for fans of the earlier 3d adventure titles. The voice acting does have the odd delivery here and there but more frequently it is treated with a gentle and careful tone, leaving behind the goofier over-exaggeration for a more nuance and egotism delivery, this from every character. The music is particularly superlative in this entry: while the cyberspace boost/2d levels are energetic and exciting, the overworld music on each island is a delight that never wears out its welcome. The highlight which demands attention is the super sonic boss themes. These are consistently heavy and exciting modern djent/metal tunes and they capture the hype of the series staple final boss battle tracks, minus the usual cheesiness. My only gripes with this game are fairly minor ones- the pop-in is pretty noticeable at high speeds, but it's never an issue as you can still see things well in advance no matter how fast you're going. Also newcomer Sage is an interesting and engaging character and adds a brand new depth to Eggman that we've never seen before, but she isn't given the time to properly develop and events ar the very end of the game are paced so poorly that writer Ian Flynn forgets to give the cast a proper send-off and acknowledge the impact of this new character. The ending feels very rushed and I wish it was given more room to breathe, as while my platinum 100% playtime was a relatively short 25 hours total, I was able to connect with this new character and enjoy(for the most part) the returning cast but feel they did not receive a properly thought out resolution. All told, Sonic Frontiers is the perfect package to reignite the interest of gamers in this languishing gaming franchise. 9/10. Adjusted to 10 to fight bombing post-dunkey retards… Expand
  2. RandyBobandi
    Nov 13, 2022
    0
    The popin is terrible, the graphics look like a roblox game, and the voiceacting and story was below my low expectations. This game has founded a cult following which baffles me to this day.
  3. fribidibibidi
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Game is deffo going in the right direction, a bit more Polish and slightly better pacing with the story could make this a masterpiece. Pre rendered cutscenes are missed and I would love for the cyber space levels (which are dull reused levels and feel awful to control) to be more like sonic adventure stages as at the moment they’re awful. The open stage though is amazing. It looked dullGame is deffo going in the right direction, a bit more Polish and slightly better pacing with the story could make this a masterpiece. Pre rendered cutscenes are missed and I would love for the cyber space levels (which are dull reused levels and feel awful to control) to be more like sonic adventure stages as at the moment they’re awful. The open stage though is amazing. It looked dull but to play it is actually so fun. The game could also be a bit harder, even playing in hard it’s very easy to destroy all the bosses with your super powerful moves and it’s easy to collect rings to keep from dying. Momentum would also be amazing but to be honest the game works fine without it. The story felt very detached. Basically use the open stages and then make sonic adventure stages to go in between them and it would be great. This quick review is more just to state what needs to improve to be a 10, if day it’s actually more of an 8 right now. Ps pls bring back a chao garden next time haha.… Expand
  4. JOhnnytest430
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    it's a good game, don't listen to certain people that would post the final boss in their video with no warning at all, while their fans do all the work of review bombing a decent game.
  5. jaysic
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers is the most ambitious and creative Sonic game to date. The game thrives on Ian Flynn's writing direction that paints the most expressive characters we've seen in so long. The new combat system, while more flashy than practical, has definitely earned a place in future Sonic games and I hope they continue to use and build it. The story has a playful cheesiness to it thatSonic Frontiers is the most ambitious and creative Sonic game to date. The game thrives on Ian Flynn's writing direction that paints the most expressive characters we've seen in so long. The new combat system, while more flashy than practical, has definitely earned a place in future Sonic games and I hope they continue to use and build it. The story has a playful cheesiness to it that brings me back to when I was young playing Sonic Unleashed.

    More than anything, Frontiers has changed the playing field for Sonic the Hedgehog. The Sonic Team clearly put so much love and attention into creating a new experience for Sonic fans, and this game is nothing short of a love letter to the fanbase. Would reccomended for anyone who enjoys Sonic games or anyone wondering if they should buy it or not.    … Expand
  6. godzillabots
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers. The Best Sonic game in recent memory. This is what the franchise needed.
  7. IronJoe
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    This really is the best Sonic game since Rush, bar none. It's been a long, painful decade of SEGA learning the wrong lessons from unpleasable people, but this game established once and for all that the "Meta Era" is behind us.

    Sonic's a blast to control, the level design in both the open zones and cyberspace levels (for the most part) is immaculate, the boss fights are AMAZING, and the    This really is the best Sonic game since Rush, bar none. It's been a long, painful decade of SEGA learning the wrong lessons from unpleasable people, but this game established once and for all that the "Meta Era" is behind us.

    Sonic's a blast to control, the level design in both the open zones and cyberspace levels (for the most part) is immaculate, the boss fights are AMAZING, and the story, while not the series' best, is certainly a step in the right direction for how unapologetic it is. Getting Ian Flynn to write the dialogue was a brilliant move, and I can only hope that future games expand his role even further.

    It's the most unrepentantly Sonic game we've had in nearly two decades, and if that doesn't sound like a compliment to you, then you're not who this series is for and no amount of appeasement for the likes of you will be satisfactory (as, clearly, 10 years of it have proven not to be enough), and what this game means to me is that SEGA is finally beginning to understand that. Sonic's future hasn't looked this bright since I was in elementary school.    … Expand
  8. Tubes12345
    Nov 13, 2022
    2
    Yet another subpar sonic game from Sonic Team.

    I was at first somewhat anticipating this one because I heard the story was going to be great, and the boss encounters looked intriguing to me. Safe to say, the story is poorly presented and BORING, while the bosses were very hit or miss. The game suffers from a massive lack of cohesion. Nothing feels naturally integrated in the world,    Yet another subpar sonic game from Sonic Team.

    I was at first somewhat anticipating this one because I heard the story was going to be great, and the boss encounters looked intriguing to me.

    Safe to say, the story is poorly presented and BORING, while the bosses were very hit or miss. The game suffers from a massive lack of cohesion. Nothing feels naturally integrated in the world, only a handful of bosses genuinely impressed me, and yet for some reason they decided to completely butcher the final boss.

    I think I could say that it was a reasonable to expect like, 5 different open zone themes, and 10 cyberspace themes across 30 levels. What we got was pathetic however, 5 open zones with 3 sharing the same grassy plains theme, and merely 4 cyberspace themes, with most levels being **** green hill.

    I would have stomached all of this if the controls were good, but it's complete ass imo. The pop in and jank also add to my frustration.

    I genuinely wanted to like this game, but 5 years from forces and what we get is a mediocre product that has the potential to be good? No thank you, I'm not giving sonic team slack for this entry, and it's astounding that this game is praised by a masterpiece by sonic fans. They can like what they like but if this is considered peak sonic, then this franchise is in trouble.    … Expand
  9. FunnySunnyCat
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
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  10. Kidderaang
    Nov 13, 2022
    5
    As a long time sonic fan, sonic frontiers has disappointed me. I think ian flynns story was overhyped and not much happened. Sonic & Knuckles characterization was great! Tails was cool too, but maybe too on the nose with the writing. And amy...is fine but a little boring. I miss her Sonic X days. She had a lot more personality when Lisa Ortiz was voicing her. The open world is superAs a long time sonic fan, sonic frontiers has disappointed me. I think ian flynns story was overhyped and not much happened. Sonic & Knuckles characterization was great! Tails was cool too, but maybe too on the nose with the writing. And amy...is fine but a little boring. I miss her Sonic X days. She had a lot more personality when Lisa Ortiz was voicing her. The open world is super repetitive and the cyber space levels are even worse than forces. I do think the next game can be better, but they've got a ways to go. Vocal songs and titan bosses go hard tho.… Expand
  11. Pinksheeo
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best sonic games we have had in a while i hope the franchise keeps going in this direction and Sega doesn't listen to idiots review bombing it all because their favorite internet celebrity didn't like it because that would just make Sega think this is the wrong direction for sonic
  12. Adryel
    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
  13. HipsterOctorock
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    One of the best Sonic games to release in the entire run of the franchise. Fun world and levels, excellent controls, great visuals, along with a good story and fantastic character writing. Sonic is back and this game makes me excited for his future.
  14. ZXMaster
    Nov 13, 2022
    8
    Sonic frontiers has flaws, but it’s still a great game. Running around the open areas, especially with maxed out rings or speed is very fun and rolling down a hill gives you a TON of speed.
    The plot is just okay but it’s very refreshing from the pretty bad stories of colors, gens, lost world, and forces. Though there are some problems, there’s a ton of pop-in and the puzzles are WAY too    Sonic frontiers has flaws, but it’s still a great game. Running around the open areas, especially with maxed out rings or speed is very fun and rolling down a hill gives you a TON of speed.
    The plot is just okay but it’s very refreshing from the pretty bad stories of colors, gens, lost world, and forces. Though there are some problems, there’s a ton of pop-in and the puzzles are WAY too easy. there also could have been more momentum. The combat is really fun, it aint no bayonetta or devil may cry but it is pretty fun.
    overall this is a great game and if you like sonic then go for it, but if you are new maybe wait until a sale.    … Expand
  15. pretzel321
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Sonic has returned and has brought the series into a new direction. Great game
  16. sempreamorrern1
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    It was seriously one of the best gaming experiences ever!! Please just try it, you won't regret it!!
  17. Danielcooper200
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    perfect for fans. story, gameplay, references, cast, music... it was a full plate for those fans who have been following the series since the adventure era.
  18. undersearobut
    Nov 13, 2022
    7
    ANYONE WHO GIVES THIS GAME A 10 OR A 0 IS LYING TO YOU. No different than some political party ego stroker who's an agenda zombie. BOTH SIDES.Think for yourself, but hopefully i can give you a eager attempt at a review thats trying to be as unbiased as possible. Its absolutely hilarious to see people who give this game a 10 and say something like "its absolutely sad to see people reviewANYONE WHO GIVES THIS GAME A 10 OR A 0 IS LYING TO YOU. No different than some political party ego stroker who's an agenda zombie. BOTH SIDES.Think for yourself, but hopefully i can give you a eager attempt at a review thats trying to be as unbiased as possible. Its absolutely hilarious to see people who give this game a 10 and say something like "its absolutely sad to see people review bombing this game." Sir, you're doing the same thing that review bombers are doing. LYING TO YOURSELF AND THE PUBLIC. Story is like an 8 but the storytelling is a 6. It doesn't try to do too much with the scope, but in that scope it doesn't do it well enough with disjointed storytelling. Dialogue writing is like an 8, voice acting...Sonic is like an 8.5 but everyone else is like a 7. Sage would be better but the whole idea is to be monotone and I believe that doesn't deserve anything more than a 7 on principle alone. Sonic doing something new is an 8 but the same old jank that has plagued 3D Sonic since its inception is a 6. Music is a solid 8.5. Enemy and boss graphic design is an 8 but their actual combat execution is a 6.5. Why does the 3rd island suddenly change up how every single open zone puzzle switches to 2.5D? It was fine, should have had a healthy balance throughout the whole game instead of just shoving them in this one jarring stage. Why does the game require you to climb a wall instead of running up it for the first time when you're 3 minutes into climbing an objective tower and 75% though the game? Repeating the SAME EXACT formula for each of the four main open zones is not 10 out of 10 gameplay. Its a 6, but ill give the overall gameplay design a 7.5 because their is just an absolute insane amount of rails to grind and springs to bounce on. Don't get me wrong, Sonic Frontiers on surface interaction level is a fun experience. As a whole game package is stumbles on its final execution and lacks the polish of anything worthy of earning over a 7. Aiming means nothing in fishing; 7. Just like Pokemon Legends: Arceus, this game is a semi-rushed and a not fully realized concept game. I am ok with that. Call it what it is, a valiant attempt at trying something new.
    Put more time in the oven an some polish, maybe an actual final boss and call me back in a couple years. Anyone who gives this game a 10 but complains about how other review outlets are lying to you about what it actually deserves needs to take a long hard look in the mirror and probably talk to a therapist about how to become a critical free-thinking individual.
    This should be more a review of the Sonic fanbase than of Sonic Frontiers. Anyway, the game took me about 20 hours to earn all the achievements and complete the game. Included in that time: At least twice waiting 7ish minutes to do a night time objective to uncover my map because there is no way to change time of day. It also includes roughly FOURTY MINUTES total time to upgrade all 198 points into Speed and Ring Capacity because you can only do one point at a time and the whole process takes like 12 seconds for 1 point increase. Did someone playtest that part? Surely 10/10 quality.
    I think what you see I'm getting at is a lot of these things that are going into this game are great. If it could just execute and stick the landing it could be an 8.5 game. A lot of the gameplay issues that show up are the same issues for the past 2 decades in 3D Sonic. Focus on fixing that core gameplay problem then you can candy coat it. 6.8/10 I can't put 6.8 as a rating. Again this is a 6.8. Think for yourself judge for yourself in everything you do.    … Expand
  19. ChaosBlast
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Sonic frontiers is a great comeback for the series, but if they want to continue with this, then they'll have to try better.

    But you can kick and punch the little koco in this game so automatic 10/10
  20. slycooper2002
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    I've always wondered what Sonic would look like without being linear, more open with a focus on the freedom to run around and do missions, with the return of a serious story that we haven't seen in a long time and they delivered. there's a lot of room for improvement, a lot of room for innovation and especially in exploring other characters' skills and even me from areas like cities andI've always wondered what Sonic would look like without being linear, more open with a focus on the freedom to run around and do missions, with the return of a serious story that we haven't seen in a long time and they delivered. there's a lot of room for improvement, a lot of room for innovation and especially in exploring other characters' skills and even me from areas like cities and etc. good job sonic team… Expand
  21. silentquote
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    The game lacks polish in several areas. Also, the 2d sections are very bad, quite terrible to control. However, the rest of the game is incredibly fun, and is by far my favorite 3D sonic game.
  22. kaled289
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Ayuda, no se cómo hacer una crítica, solo diré q el juego me gustó y pues no sé q más de decir, recomendado xd.
  23. ChaosSpeed
    Nov 13, 2022
    4
    This game has potential to be amazing and the best Sonic game but the things that hold 2010s Sonic games back are still present in Frontiers. With the overused of automation, rehashing Generations stages, Linear boost levels, the islands being all the same and not taking advantage of its scenery. Come on, a desert island should have some type of quicksand and desert theme gimmicks. NotThis game has potential to be amazing and the best Sonic game but the things that hold 2010s Sonic games back are still present in Frontiers. With the overused of automation, rehashing Generations stages, Linear boost levels, the islands being all the same and not taking advantage of its scenery. Come on, a desert island should have some type of quicksand and desert theme gimmicks. Not have the same black rails and platforms over the island.

    This game isn't a 10/10 and pretending it is going to hurt the future of Sonic. Come on guys, be reasonable. Do you really want Sonic Team to just rehash Frontiers with all its flaws again? We must rate it where it deserves.    … Expand
  24. Yreg
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Muito bom, A qualidade pro switch está ótima, o combate no começo é confunso mas depois fica ótimo!, Recomendo.
  25. Becker123
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    Sonic Frontiers might not be perfect but it sure does feel perfect with improvements all around. The pop in can be a problem and I hope it gets fix and the reuse of the first Island with a bigger budget for the sequel. Thank you Sonic Team for reminding me why I love Sonic and friends
  26. rmer123
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    Really good game, only gripe I have is how Sonic controls in cyberspace. Would recommend
  27. Akoame
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Everything made me feel emotional, it’s not perfect but it made me happy to be a sonic fan and I recommend it be given a chance!
  28. ST06
    Nov 13, 2022
    8
    Sonic Frontiers is a bold attempt to redefine what a Sonic game is, and honestly it works. The gameplay loop is super fun and this is honestly the best Sonic has ever controlled in a while. The story is a refresher compared to the past decade of light hearted and corny writing. The only real problem are the cyberspace levels, as they are all reused levels from past games, and the controlsSonic Frontiers is a bold attempt to redefine what a Sonic game is, and honestly it works. The gameplay loop is super fun and this is honestly the best Sonic has ever controlled in a while. The story is a refresher compared to the past decade of light hearted and corny writing. The only real problem are the cyberspace levels, as they are all reused levels from past games, and the controls are pretty wonky. They are still fun regardless once you get used to them. If you are a sonic fan, you will likely enjoy this title!… Expand
  29. PotatoMuffin
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    It was fun. Physics are a little wonky and the pinball sucks, but Dunkey can eat my entire ass for trying to send his dumb brainlet audience to review bomb a game they never even played.
  30. TalesofVesperia
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Dunkey fans are really trying to review bomb this game now. Jesus… You guys are mindless sheep.
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Metascore
70

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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