Sonic Frontiers

 PlayStation 5
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2952 Ratings

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  1. Huzimov
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    The openzone is very well designed. You don't feel bored while running through the field because there's always something to check out.
  2. GameUserBoy
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    This game is really good and funny! Grafic is good, gameplay and battle system is fun and fluid, the control and movement of sonic is fluid and good. Furthermore the music is one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard! The only critic from my site is, the pop in of Plattforms on the screen. Please, give the game a chance, it is actully a really good game!
  3. VinVinst
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    Been a hot minute since we've had a Sonic game that tried to be something more, I'm really glad this game is a step in the right direction!
  4. Mysticalpepe
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just finished the game 100% The game itself was fun and for the first open zone game for the sonic franchise I do hope sega learns from this and creates a solid series from these machanics. Some of main issues i had from this game was the momentum and cyber missions. Other than that its been an solid experience. The battles with the titans are fun and music and sound tracks rock in this game.… Expand
  5. ANDREWBLUE
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played all of Sonic Frontiers and it was absolutely amazing everything about this was perfect the open zones was a great transition for the newest generation for consoles the option to change how sonic moves is great and the cyberspace is a bit slow but it was fun trying to get all the challenges done and the super sonic fights were amazing and the soundtrack and fighting is perfect the only thing that's preventing me to put it a 10 is because of the end of the game and going against the true final boss and beating the game isn't that fulfilling but this is definitely the next step for sonic and might be my favorite sonic game but that's all this is your boi ANDREW_BLUE over and out… Expand
  6. mikeyyy
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    This game is what I've wanted from Sonic since Generations, literally. Is it perfect? No, definitely not. But it's not only a fun Sonic game, but also a fun video game. It's been a while since I could confidently say that about a Sonic game. There are definitely some technical issues like pop in, but it doesn't affect the core game at all really. Loved it from start to finish. This is howThis game is what I've wanted from Sonic since Generations, literally. Is it perfect? No, definitely not. But it's not only a fun Sonic game, but also a fun video game. It's been a while since I could confidently say that about a Sonic game. There are definitely some technical issues like pop in, but it doesn't affect the core game at all really. Loved it from start to finish. This is how you do it Sega!… Expand
  7. EccentricSandal
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    Sonic Frontiers is a pretty good game. Its rough around the edges in many areas, constantly reusing Green Hill Zone and Chemical Plant, and the narrative while good, couldve been a bit more involving. Overall though, I walked away being content that I was finally given the type of game I waited 14 years for.
  8. flatvvoods
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    Sonic Frontiers breaks new ground into the series and truly gives a breath of fresh air to these characters. It is distinct in that it is Sonic in a collect-a-thon which, surprisingly, I found myself enjoying. While not perfect, it is an incredibly enjoyable foundation that can be built upon and tweaked to perfection. Sonic Team has crafted a game that evidently had a lot of care put intoSonic Frontiers breaks new ground into the series and truly gives a breath of fresh air to these characters. It is distinct in that it is Sonic in a collect-a-thon which, surprisingly, I found myself enjoying. While not perfect, it is an incredibly enjoyable foundation that can be built upon and tweaked to perfection. Sonic Team has crafted a game that evidently had a lot of care put into it, with excellent character dynamics. There are some issues, most glaring the pop-in of assets, stiffness in Cyber Space, and a bit of decline towards the end, but Frontiers provides a great experience for fans of the series and even newcomers. Just take the time to learn how Sonic controls and you can be on your way.… Expand
  9. Doragon72
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    I ultimately enjoyed this more than any Sonic game in the last 20 years, it's not perfect since the last two islands were rushed but I still recommend this to any Sonic fan
  10. TheMondly
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    After 100%ing Sonic Frontiers twice, I can confidently say that the series is putting it’s best foot forward and turning over a new leaf, in order to usher in a new era for Sonic, and I’m very much looking forward to seeing what the Blue Blur has in store for us next.
  11. SonickGaming
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    Sorry if my English is not good.

    Sonic Frontiers is a good game that has its flaws, but let's hope that the Age of Freedom will increase Sonic's lore and polish the game's mistakes to offer an excellent next product. The good: — The story is amazing — Combat system — Free zones — Boss battles — OST — Puzzle Downsides: — popping (doesn't bother me that much, but some    Sorry if my English is not good.

    Sonic Frontiers is a good game that has its flaws, but let's hope that the Age of Freedom will increase Sonic's lore and polish the game's mistakes to offer an excellent next product.

    The good:

    — The story is amazing
    — Combat system
    — Free zones
    — Boss battles
    — OST
    — Puzzle

    Downsides:

    — popping (doesn't bother me that much, but some maybe do).
    — Final boss
    — Not to fight again the bosses after passing them, forcing you to make another game.

    The meh
    — Cyberspace controls and level design
    — Graphics it's ok    … Expand
  12. 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.
  13. rmer123
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    Really good game, only gripe I have is how Sonic controls in cyberspace. Would recommend
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. WanderingAce
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am just gonna say it here: The game isn't perfect. Sometimes the gameplay is a bit janky, especially on some of the mini-bosses. Cyberspace is a bit weak but nonetheless fun. However, the "true" final boss is a bit underwhelming when you compare it to the other bosses.

    However, the gameplay is really fun, the combat is satisfying, the music is a banger, and the story is really good at tying in games of the past, from the beginnings of Sonic to the Dreamcast Era, through into the Dark Ages and the controversial Meta era. Ian Flynn knew what he was doing, and I appreciate that.

    I hope the game will be a good basis for future games and is not discarded like other games in the past. I do also hope for some DLC or a sequel in the future to improve some of the worse-off aspects of the game. Open-zone is a new Sonic style that I hope to see continue, and I also hope that Sage gets to return and continue to be an interesting new character.

    All Sonic needs now is a greater budget than before and more people to help work on future games. If Sega doesn't do that, they are missing out on what could be Sonic's greater potential.    … Expand
  17. okcheesestick
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    I grew up loving Sonic, but I did not grow up with Sonic games. I was first exposed to some random Archie comic I found at a department store, and then I avidly watched Sonic X, played as him nonstop in Brawl, and consumed an unhealthy amount of fan-made sprite animations on Youtube. Later in life I went back and actually played the games, and while it was a bit of a mixed bag, I came backI grew up loving Sonic, but I did not grow up with Sonic games. I was first exposed to some random Archie comic I found at a department store, and then I avidly watched Sonic X, played as him nonstop in Brawl, and consumed an unhealthy amount of fan-made sprite animations on Youtube. Later in life I went back and actually played the games, and while it was a bit of a mixed bag, I came back with my love for the franchise unfaltered. This game has quadrupled my love for this stupid blue hedgehog.

    It's definitely not perfect (nothing is but you know what I mean) but it is such a huge leap in the right direction that at times it can feel like it is. The disparity between this game and some of Sonic's lower points is incredible. The story is fantastic (thank you Ian Flynn), the combat is fun and satisfying (turn autocombo off) and the exploration makes me fully trust Sonic Team with an Adventure remake. The controls are tight, and can be customized to perfection. I do have some gripes. The Cyberspace levels are genuinely awful to control. It's not that the open-world controls don't translate well, it's just that they control completely differently and Much worse. It's so slow. I found myself skipping Cyberspace whenever possible, which is a shame because I am a fan of the boost games.
    While I did love the open world's, I do still wish there was a little more to do in them. Not really the end of the world but some more collectables would've been nice.

    This game rocks tho. I sincerely hope the franchise continues in this exact direction. Also the bosses are **** insane and the music bumps please buy this game    … Expand
  18. panchoperez
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    The history is exellent, but the gameplay could be better, but it is a good way for SEGA to recover from it's past.
  19. ChunkkaSA
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    The game was a really good time! It can be rough around the edges in a few areas, But it does so many things right! Down to the Boss fights, Exploration, Combat, Ect. If it can be this enjoyable at this stage, then it makes me extremely exited for the next title!

    People have been review bombing this game, so I beg you to please try this game out for yourself And form your own opinion!
  20. jobro
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    The best Sonic game to come out in a decade. Good story, graphics, and gameplay.
  21. Valdibee
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a good game in terms of gameplay, etc., but the story ends in a rather forced way, Sage's death is worth nothing, since in the second post-credit scene, he returns, making the story not risk changing or giving a real change to the franchise, but removing that bittersweet taste highly recommended.… Expand
  22. SoulStasis
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    When devs put care and feedback to good, they churn out really amazing and creative adventures, Frontiers being an amazing step into getting sonic back to his former self. The worst part of this game would probably be the cyberspace levels but they are still pretty solid so that says a lot about the package as a whole. Once they take all this feedback, I can trust the next entry will be aWhen devs put care and feedback to good, they churn out really amazing and creative adventures, Frontiers being an amazing step into getting sonic back to his former self. The worst part of this game would probably be the cyberspace levels but they are still pretty solid so that says a lot about the package as a whole. Once they take all this feedback, I can trust the next entry will be a solid one in the series… Expand
  23. Raiimand
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    Sonic Frontiers is an incredibly bold and well done evolution of the series. It brings the series to new heights by putting our favorite speedy hedgehog in a vast set of open islands with lots to see and do on each of them. Whether you’re engaging enemies and bosses with the game’s new fun and rewarding combat system, or exploring one of the many many short obstacle course built into theSonic Frontiers is an incredibly bold and well done evolution of the series. It brings the series to new heights by putting our favorite speedy hedgehog in a vast set of open islands with lots to see and do on each of them. Whether you’re engaging enemies and bosses with the game’s new fun and rewarding combat system, or exploring one of the many many short obstacle course built into the open zone there is something to do around every corner. The cyberspace stages are the perfect way to break up the open zone gameplay and sonic back to his roots with fun well designed linear stages all with multiple challenges to tackle. I won’t get into spoilers but the major boss encounters are the best encounters not only on this game but the entire sonic series as a whole, the game is almost worth it for them alone. The music is all absolutely steller and enhances the mood perfectly at any given time. The story is a fun and intriguing mystery that lets sonic and friends reflect on their pasts and help each other get through such a dire situation. The writing is a huge step up from previous games and allows the characters to feel like actual characters and not just mouthpieces to say lame jokes. There are minor technical issues such as pop-in but other then that the game runs smoothly and I never ran into a single glitch prior to obtaining the platinum trophy. Overall the game is incredibly well made, packed to the brim with things to do and I absolutely recommend it to anyone that is a fan of platformers!… Expand
  24. FrenziDog
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    Great game! it does have flaws, but overall a pretty good game, would recommend!
  25. HashSlashh
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    After 11 years of bad games & 13 years of awful writing, it feels great to say Sonic is finally back & better than ever. Open zone gameplay's addictive with how it flows together & theres a ton to do. Cyberspace levels are weird at first but soon become real fun. Theres incredible titan boss fights, it has my fav OST in the series, and most importantly, thank you Ian Flynn, this writingsAfter 11 years of bad games & 13 years of awful writing, it feels great to say Sonic is finally back & better than ever. Open zone gameplay's addictive with how it flows together & theres a ton to do. Cyberspace levels are weird at first but soon become real fun. Theres incredible titan boss fights, it has my fav OST in the series, and most importantly, thank you Ian Flynn, this writings all I ever wanted. I love these characters again. 9/10. Also Dunkey fans are knuckle dragging mouth breathers… Expand
  26. yukii071
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    I believe this is a really good game :)

    There are definitely some parts that aren't perfect, i would've given it a 10 if it was perfect, but i genuinely believe the good parts far outweigh the bad parts. please give it a try if you're skeptical. and if you still don't like it, that's completely your choice and i won't judge you for it.
  27. Ezemryt
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    After 24ish hours to 100% the game, during which time I realized I didn't need to collect every collectible in order to do so, I can say I genuinely had fun playing a video game in a long time. There were some sections that I felt were rather problematic but in general the gameplay was fun and both the music and visuals made me want to keep running around the areas. However, my main issuesAfter 24ish hours to 100% the game, during which time I realized I didn't need to collect every collectible in order to do so, I can say I genuinely had fun playing a video game in a long time. There were some sections that I felt were rather problematic but in general the gameplay was fun and both the music and visuals made me want to keep running around the areas. However, my main issues with the game were that some of the story mini games made me feel an unbridled rage and some situations left me clueless as to what I needed to do with the hint system being nearly useless. Of these situations my least favorite events were, one, where sonic leapt off a raised bridge and you had to do a freefall in order to reach the ground, however, you were timed and the slightest mistake could leave you low on time or failing the quest meaning you had to actively choose to avoid the orange rings and springs and just speed dive to the ground. And my second instance that left me befuddled was the first time I encountered the enemy that just straight up drowns you. It may just be a skill issue but I didn't realize I had to stomp to escape the enemy until I got the clue in the game over sequence. I had simply assumed I needed to jump more and faster in order to break out of the thing. That said, even with these issues I had a truly wonderful time and after taking a quick break from the game I will be returning to it to play it more. Also if you own the game on PC I would greatly recommend installing Hedgemod manager in order to disable the camera locking onto the umbrella enemy. It's a major quality of life improvement.… Expand
  28. kamikawxii
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    I loved this game so much! The story, the music, the boss fights, the characters were so good
  29. JonathanVillaFW
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    Sonic Frontiers é sem dúvidas o jogo que vai pavimentar o futuro da série pra um excelente caminho.
    Trazendo uma gameplay divertida pro Open-Zone, uma trilha sonora absurdamente boa e uma história emocionante e que te prende bastante.
  30. Zynovia
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    Sonic Frontiers is by no means perfect. There's still bugs, and graphical pop-in is very noticeable as well which shouldn't be the case for platforms other than Switch. However, for what it is, it's a fantastic game. Might not be everyone's cup of tea, but if you like open world collect-a-thons, then you might like Frontiers. Running around the world is great, it properly feels likeSonic Frontiers is by no means perfect. There's still bugs, and graphical pop-in is very noticeable as well which shouldn't be the case for platforms other than Switch. However, for what it is, it's a fantastic game. Might not be everyone's cup of tea, but if you like open world collect-a-thons, then you might like Frontiers. Running around the world is great, it properly feels like they're taking advantage of Sonic's main aspect, his speed. Cyber Space is fun too, but the controls can be a little stiff, but still enjoyable to try to complete all of the goals. The story is also great, like nothing we've seen since Sonic Unleashed in terms of seriousness and not written like a Saturday morning cartoon. There are many people here review bombing the game because big YouTuber said so, but ignore their reviews. This review is here to give an actual opinion from someone who has actually played the game, and to try and counter-balance the score.… Expand
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#5 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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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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