Sonic Frontiers

 PlayStation 5
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2952 Ratings

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  1. Shamp058
    Nov 19, 2022
    9
    First main series sonic team game since forces. 5 years ago, and it's worth the wait EASILY. Super fun gameplay, great combat and bosses, the story was great, visuals amazing, cyberspace was surprisingly fun, music was phenomenal, and the titan boss fights were HYPE. The only thing I'd say was underwhelming was the final boss but other than that, amazing game. You did good sonic team
  2. IllBeAdam
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    It's as janky as the Sonic adventures on the Dreamcast and that's ok. Those games were amazing anyway and so is Sonic Frontiers. This game does not do well with regards to first impressions. But more than makes up for it with a little patience.
  3. wyatt_dennison
    Dec 2, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is one of the best "modern" sonic game I have played in a long time the music is the best in the past 15 years .the story is fine it's better than force's and generations, the game play is amazing it is fun the open zone is fun to run around in and the cyber space levers are not the best but some are fun and the charters were the best of them since SA2 this is by far the 2 best sonic game i have played and with that 2023 update map it will get better (hope fully)… Expand
  4. RateFRR
    Nov 23, 2022
    9
    Great story,Fundamental gameplay and simple good sonic is back baby!I just want better open zona gameplay and more unique and fun ideas!
  5. warsi-saab
    Nov 24, 2022
    9
    This is the first 3D Sonic game in a long while to really feel ambitious. It feels like a game with a beating heart and soul. Unfortunately, the game takes a pretty steep dive in quality halfway through. The islands become less fun, the story starts feeling super rushed, and the last 2 bosses were AWFUL (one was way too easy and the final boss just sucked). I have a lot of nitpicks andThis is the first 3D Sonic game in a long while to really feel ambitious. It feels like a game with a beating heart and soul. Unfortunately, the game takes a pretty steep dive in quality halfway through. The islands become less fun, the story starts feeling super rushed, and the last 2 bosses were AWFUL (one was way too easy and the final boss just sucked). I have a lot of nitpicks and complaints but the game is still incredibly fun. Sonic feels great to control, the islands (for the most part) are a blast to explore, and the dialogue is a huge step up from previous games. Overall it's a good first step in a new direction, and just a fun time in general, but they need to improve upon it heavily to keep fans interested, Make the next game a lot more difficult, make it more consistently fun, make the story more engaging, and give us more post game content after completing the main campaign.… Expand
  6. dbnart
    Nov 25, 2022
    9
    masterpiece ,very good story ,good animations , sonic is easy to control , i will buy another copy for my friend, however uhh amy sucks egg man too
  7. KingzKid7
    Nov 25, 2022
    9
    This game tries alot of new things for the Sonic franchies and hits it out of the park on most. The story is more grounded, the music as always is excellent, and the gameplay is new and refreshing. However there are some issues with janky controls from time to time but the game flows very smoothly most of the time.
  8. Avelonious
    Nov 26, 2022
    9
    This Game was great despite its more technical flaws and appearing to look more rushed around the last bit of the game, but it has some amazing boss fights that felt like final bosses compared to most games, it has an even better soundtrack that it made me want to look up the lyrics to sing along with,ESPECIALLY the Titan Fights, and while it has a massive amount mini games and activities,This Game was great despite its more technical flaws and appearing to look more rushed around the last bit of the game, but it has some amazing boss fights that felt like final bosses compared to most games, it has an even better soundtrack that it made me want to look up the lyrics to sing along with,ESPECIALLY the Titan Fights, and while it has a massive amount mini games and activities, I didn’t feel bored of them or felt like they were a chore to do, in fact it made me more engaged with everything you could possibly do in the world. Sonic Frontiers overall is a very fun game to play.… Expand
  9. Gman2005
    Nov 26, 2022
    9
    Absolutely phenomenal game from start to finish. Sonic is back and better than ever. After years of mediocre and disappointing 3D sonic games we have one that is very fun and brings the whole series together with a story that newcomers might be a little confused about but a love letter to sonic fans. I cannot wait for what the future holds for later games in the franchise.
  10. Meme_man69
    Nov 26, 2022
    9
    If you have a ps5, go play this game. Its so much fun and the story is great to, it's not perfect (almost btw) but it's very fun, only criticism is that the final boss is underwhelming. Speaking of bosses, they have to make an update to make the bosses replayable, its so much fun. So yea go buy the game if you have a ps5.
  11. MasterSlurp
    Nov 29, 2022
    9
    I can't wait to see what they do next. Amazing game, don't listen to the critics and see how fun it is for yourself.
  12. AlexPhrase
    Dec 5, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I had a LOT of fun with Sonic Frontiers from it's story to it's gameplay. Although it's not without it's issues, Sega really did mean when they said learned from their mistakes. Now I myself was born in the late 2000's but I have played (And completed) the older Adventure games. And as a member of the Sonic community this game is an A rank game. It sucks it's not going to get nominated for best soundtrack (It probably would've won).… Expand
  13. Scurch
    Dec 6, 2022
    9
    Es el mejor juego de la franquicia en mucho tiempo, gran libertad en control, jefes alucinantes pero niveles de ciberespacio algo malillos y un glitch del porcentaje en kronos island
    Aun así es una maravilla de juego
  14. Acedog_PS5
    Dec 6, 2022
    9
    Love the open world aspect, the puzzles, beating a variety of new and large bosses, even though it takes away from the ability to target movement, and makes the mechanics too challenging and frustrating at times, it does make the exploration of Sonic's world a lot more fun. The tutorial loading screen is a good way to refresh yourself on the moves layout as you may be playing a lot of newLove the open world aspect, the puzzles, beating a variety of new and large bosses, even though it takes away from the ability to target movement, and makes the mechanics too challenging and frustrating at times, it does make the exploration of Sonic's world a lot more fun. The tutorial loading screen is a good way to refresh yourself on the moves layout as you may be playing a lot of new games at once and take a break now and again. Getting that refresher can save time and frustration if you forgot about a particular mechanic to beat certain bosses.… Expand
  15. Thomastorm
    Dec 7, 2022
    9
    Sonic frontiers arregla los problemas de anteriores juegos tanto como en la historia y en la jugabilidad, los personajes ahora son carismáticos y como se supone que deberían de ser, la historia es más seria a tal punto que puedes identificarte con los personajes, la jugabilidad en el mundo abierto es perfecta pero en el ciberespacio aveces es cuestionable pero no es algo que pase muySonic frontiers arregla los problemas de anteriores juegos tanto como en la historia y en la jugabilidad, los personajes ahora son carismáticos y como se supone que deberían de ser, la historia es más seria a tal punto que puedes identificarte con los personajes, la jugabilidad en el mundo abierto es perfecta pero en el ciberespacio aveces es cuestionable pero no es algo que pase muy seguido, el combate es maravilloso, lo mejor esque cada enemigo tiene su punto débil y debes encontrar la forma de derrotarlo y por último los desafíos son divertidos y rápidos… Expand
  16. Malice26
    Dec 8, 2022
    9
    Heureusement que je ne me suis pas laissé influencer par les critiques de ce jeu. Il est excellent non pas certes grâce à sa technique aux fraises mais par la sensation de liberté qu’offre le jeu. Les environnements et paysages sont peut être particulièrement génériques mais on les traverse avec plaisir. Ce jeu opère avec une certaine magie sur le joueur, je n’arriverais plus à lâcher laHeureusement que je ne me suis pas laissé influencer par les critiques de ce jeu. Il est excellent non pas certes grâce à sa technique aux fraises mais par la sensation de liberté qu’offre le jeu. Les environnements et paysages sont peut être particulièrement génériques mais on les traverse avec plaisir. Ce jeu opère avec une certaine magie sur le joueur, je n’arriverais plus à lâcher la manette lors du premier lancement. Si vous aimez vraiment Sonic vous aimerez Sonic Frontiers qui est de très loin le meilleur Sonic depuis Sonic adventure 2. Un jeu vidéo qui offre d’abord du plaisir de jeu avant de répondre à des critères froids de testeurs professionnels.… Expand
  17. NendroidNick
    Dec 13, 2022
    9
    I am what people would consider a Sonic Fan, Sonic has been pretty lacking the past handful of years. This game is the start of a new era for Sonic The Hedgehog, This game is some of the most fun I have had with Sonic in the past decade. Everything is what I and many others have been wanting for years. The Story is Terrific, The Gameplay is So Much Fun! Don't even get me started with theI am what people would consider a Sonic Fan, Sonic has been pretty lacking the past handful of years. This game is the start of a new era for Sonic The Hedgehog, This game is some of the most fun I have had with Sonic in the past decade. Everything is what I and many others have been wanting for years. The Story is Terrific, The Gameplay is So Much Fun! Don't even get me started with the OST, Tomoya Ohtani, Kellin Quinn and even Tyler Smyth! I've added every Boss track to my playlist because they are that good! The only issue I have had with the game is the very small amounts of common Sonic Jankiness, silly moments and bugs are few and far between, This is the most polished Sonic Game I have ever played and I am proud to say I'm a Sonic Fan again! Thank you Sonic Team.… Expand
  18. Kaguya0888e
    Dec 13, 2022
    9
    So sonic Frontiers is actually really good the open world or open zone is really fun and I love the combat And BOSSES and really the only problems are the pop in and cyber space but over all its REALLY GOOD
  19. Esormer
    Dec 16, 2022
    9
    Ok esta es la gran apuesta de SEGA este año y en terminos generales, han logrado, este juego representa muy bien lo que Sonic puede ser, lo que su universo tiene por dar, la historia está bien llevada, menos por el final en esa parte está algo apresurado, pero le da un desarrollo a estos personajes, que de tantos años se sentían vacíos, de relleno, con algunos cuestionando sus actitudes enOk esta es la gran apuesta de SEGA este año y en terminos generales, han logrado, este juego representa muy bien lo que Sonic puede ser, lo que su universo tiene por dar, la historia está bien llevada, menos por el final en esa parte está algo apresurado, pero le da un desarrollo a estos personajes, que de tantos años se sentían vacíos, de relleno, con algunos cuestionando sus actitudes en juegos pasados, el gameplay también es bueno algo frenético como las batallas contra los titanes y el soundtrack es una maravilla con canciones de rock pesado para estas batallas, tranquilas para la exploración en las islas y la típica de los juegos para los niveles de ciber espacio que hablando de estos, no se ajustan muy bien al control de Sonic, que en momentos es algo impredecible y descontrolado, algunas cosas como los gráficos y el bloom que hay se deben pulir que no dan tanto problema pero se debe mejorar, así como la variedad de escenarios que se deben ampliar para más variedad, este juego es el inicio de lo que podría ser el resurgimiento de Sonic, la gran apuesta que cambiará su futuro, esperemos.… Expand
  20. Talobsta
    Dec 20, 2022
    9
    Yeah. Thats the Sonic I know.

    3D Sonic games have felt lifeless for the past 10 years and seeing all the heart in this game makes me so happy it's undescribable!
  21. Blue_Gamer
    Dec 22, 2022
    9
    The gameplay is really good and the physics is almost spot on the attacks are sick although some times I activate them by accident but sometimes I can’t figure out how to activate them and the art is perfection, and finally the story Is much better then sonic forces! I think this the best sonic game ever!
  22. Shadey_
    Dec 27, 2022
    9
    Era da ben 11 anni che non ho avuto la possibilità di giocare un gioco di Sonic che mi divertisse tanto , la storia è ai livelli degli Adventure quindi non mi soffermerò a dirvi quanto sia fatta bene con un misto di momenti felici, nostalgici, referente al passato e momenti strappa lacrime .
    Per il gameplay è tutto abbastanza fluido se non pochissimi frame di lag ma moooolto trascurabili ,    Era da ben 11 anni che non ho avuto la possibilità di giocare un gioco di Sonic che mi divertisse tanto , la storia è ai livelli degli Adventure quindi non mi soffermerò a dirvi quanto sia fatta bene con un misto di momenti felici, nostalgici, referente al passato e momenti strappa lacrime .
    Per il gameplay è tutto abbastanza fluido se non pochissimi frame di lag ma moooolto trascurabili , l'esplorazione è stupenda e non annoia e dà un che di rilassante nello sfrecciare ovunque per raccogliere il necessario per progredire o per farsi un giretto tra le isole , il cyber spazio meh di poteva fare di meglio dato che i livelli erano abbastanza corti e non velocissimi ma sono comunque ok .
    I boss (solo titani) tutti divertenti l ultimo un po' deludente ma comunque bello da affrontare e si redime in ciò che viene dopo.
    Consigliato a tutti i fan di Sonic di vecchia data e nuovi non butterete i soldi giocandolo    … Expand
  23. kerido
    Dec 31, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelent game! Have small bugs but is not a relevant problem. The best sonic game in a long time… Expand
  24. W1LD1FIRE
    Jan 8, 2023
    9
    This was my first Sonic game, and I've gotta say, this was a great way to start. Incredible gameplay with a variety of different attacks to choose from, stunning visuals and landscapes, awesome soundtrack, good story, and very fun boss fights. My only problem is assets popping in suddenly, but even then that's a pretty minor problem. I've seen people say that the game is reallh buggy, butThis was my first Sonic game, and I've gotta say, this was a great way to start. Incredible gameplay with a variety of different attacks to choose from, stunning visuals and landscapes, awesome soundtrack, good story, and very fun boss fights. My only problem is assets popping in suddenly, but even then that's a pretty minor problem. I've seen people say that the game is reallh buggy, but I didn't encounter a single glitch throughout my playthrough, so that seems to be kind of false.

    Sega has hit the jackpot with this one, and I hope other Sonic games follow in the path that this game has started.    … Expand
  25. kai41678
    Jan 9, 2023
    9
    It's a fun game I highly recommend it if you are a casual or a fan this game is something special.
  26. Marcosbohrerbri
    Jan 9, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu amei eu daria 10 mas eu acho que as fases do cyberspaco poderiam ser mais longas o final do jogo é decepcionante mas o jogo é muito bom… Expand
  27. ryderS12
    Jan 13, 2023
    9
    So far pretty good but also tedious at the same time. I REALLY like the boss battles too
  28. I-ReviewStuff
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    It's a nice change of pace from the previous Sonic games. The stages used to be more narrow and straight-forward, but now you can just take your own pace and explore around. There's different things for different people, you can even adjust the speed of Sonic, for a better experience, or for accessibility reasons. This game gives free choice on how you want to play it and that's why I loveIt's a nice change of pace from the previous Sonic games. The stages used to be more narrow and straight-forward, but now you can just take your own pace and explore around. There's different things for different people, you can even adjust the speed of Sonic, for a better experience, or for accessibility reasons. This game gives free choice on how you want to play it and that's why I love it so much.… Expand
  29. mephysa
    Feb 12, 2023
    9
    nah bro you literally cant hate this game lmao cmon this game has the coolest moments in the series and the open world is amazing, the only bad thing about this game is the cyberspace
  30. EpicSonicfan16
    Feb 28, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic Frontiers is the best Sonic game of all time and I seriously mean that because it's everything that I think Sonic should be and it really paid off but it's not completely perfect yet but even so, this will forever be my favorite Sonic game of all time.… Expand
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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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