Sonic Frontiers

 PlayStation 5
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8.2

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  1. Kitoalarco
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Divertido, frenético y bello...una mirada actual al clásico, te evoca recuerdos de mejores tiempos.… Expand
  2. Linkmaster811
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    One of the best sonic game in years, only gripes are the ending and cyberspace tends to be inconsistent in quality, however the open zone is amazing and should be used as a concept for future games.
  3. gandolfo1984
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    De los mejores juegos de Sonic, no hay que hacer caso a los críticos que muchas no son imparciales
  4. Pajaso
    Nov 9, 2022
    9
    El juego es muy bueno, claro con sus defectos como cualquier juego pero sinceramente es más de lo que esperaba ya que la verdad no esperaba demasiado, ya que como muchos saben la saga de Sonic es como una montaña rusa, puede traerte juegos muy buenos y luego muy malos y siendo sincero no creí que fuera a ser un juego muy bueno ya que seguí muy desconfiado con sega después de lo de forces.El juego es muy bueno, claro con sus defectos como cualquier juego pero sinceramente es más de lo que esperaba ya que la verdad no esperaba demasiado, ya que como muchos saben la saga de Sonic es como una montaña rusa, puede traerte juegos muy buenos y luego muy malos y siendo sincero no creí que fuera a ser un juego muy bueno ya que seguí muy desconfiado con sega después de lo de forces. Pero al probarlo al principio duras un rato en acostumbrarte a los nuevos controles de Sonic (obvio si has jugado los de la era boost notaras un gran cambio en los controles) pero no son malos, al contrario son muy buenos y cómodos tanto que al pasar el rato no te incomodan en ningún momento y son muy disfrutables. Y bueno ahora hablando de lo malo, para empezar el juego tiene varios errores como la cámara, que si puedes ajustarla a tu gustó pero siendo sinceros no es una cámara muy cómoda ya que te puede hacer fallar y perder tiempo varias veces, el pop in tambien es otro problema que tiene, no es que sea algo que haga que el juego sea in jugable pero si se alcanza a notar que sufre mucho de eso y hace que el juego no se sienta muy bien optimizado, también otras de las cosas que tiene el juego es que el mundo abierto se siente muy desolado, que si por la trama se entiende que este solo, pero creó que pudieron haber hecho algo mejor con ello y por último de lo malo es que las zonas del ciber espació no son malas lo único que tiene que en lo personal no me gustó es que solo son 4 zonas a las que vamos en todo el juego y siento que es algo en lo que pudieron haber hecho algo mejor. Y ahora de lo bueno, pues el juego tiene muy grandes aciertos como por ejemplo, que la historia del juego es algo que sinceramente está mejor desarrollada y escrita que otros juegos actuales de sonic también que la jugabilidad cómo dije al principio es cómoda, no perfecta pero si es cómodo y jugable otras cosas que también tiene de bueno es su duración ya que los juegos anteriores como colores, generations y forces no te duraban más que unas 3 horas en la historia en cambio Frontiers si tiene una duración muy respetable de unas 6 o 8 horas, dependiendo de que tanto jueges claro. Y algo que no puedo dejar pasar por alto es... Su soundtrack, y es que el soundtrack es algo que la saga de sonic jamás decepciona y está no es la ocasión, teniendo muchos temazos que a muchos les encantarán.
    Y bueno creo que eso es todo lo que les puedo decir sobre el juego la verdad el juego cumple y mucho, el juego merece que le den una oportunidad, no será perfecto pero valla que es un gran juego y más teniendo en cuenta los juegos anteriores de esta franquicia y la reputación que ha tenido en los últimos tiempos. Si estabas pensando en comprar el juego y no sabías si hacerlo, hazlo se que no te arrepentirás de ello.    … Expand
  5. MollAriel
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    As a long time Sonic fan, I think this game do a lot of things right. Great even. It's super fun just to collect medals and free your pals. Control is tight, music is superb, cyberspace levels are mostly good. Story, narrative and cinematography are way ahead any other Sonic game period. Performance is solid (60fps). Boss fights are awesome. They really are! But at end Sonic Frontiers isAs a long time Sonic fan, I think this game do a lot of things right. Great even. It's super fun just to collect medals and free your pals. Control is tight, music is superb, cyberspace levels are mostly good. Story, narrative and cinematography are way ahead any other Sonic game period. Performance is solid (60fps). Boss fights are awesome. They really are! But at end Sonic Frontiers is just a pleasing and fun game to spend countless hours on it. Probably my favorite 3D Sonic and excellent foundation for games to come.… Expand
  6. JowardGamer
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    The problems with this game to me are more personal but I think this might be the best Sonic game ever. The gameplay is great the open zone is fun to explore the combat is awesome. The story is great. Ian Flynn is a legend. My problem is that the islands have these things that fly around the map. Like the squid in The first island. They give so many heart attacks that it’s kind offThe problems with this game to me are more personal but I think this might be the best Sonic game ever. The gameplay is great the open zone is fun to explore the combat is awesome. The story is great. Ian Flynn is a legend. My problem is that the islands have these things that fly around the map. Like the squid in The first island. They give so many heart attacks that it’s kind off annoying but still great Sonic game.… Expand
  7. Taldiuz
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Probably the best Sonic game of the decade. The open world works perfectly, the gameplay feels incredible and the music is awesome.
  8. Dioronmybody
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Very fun to play, lots of freedom in movement.

    there's some bugs here and there but notihng gamebreaking honestly.
  9. RaulDavid255
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Un aire fresco a la franquicia de Sonic siendo este uno de sus mejores juegos en formato 3D desde hace mucho tiempo.
  10. willcrazy
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Sonic's new world is incredibly spectacular, the art reminds me of Phantasy Star New Genesis 2, excellent gameplay, fluid and fun gameplay, another good work by Sega
  11. urtooslow
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Story is a little out there but it has the same energy as the past games did. Love the dialogue, characters are like their past selves again and the game is fun and exciting to explore and fight in! A great sfep for ghe sonicseries
  12. sonicjamie13
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic Frontiers is so flipping good if I’m gonna be honest I love the game all the boss fights were amazing the story chefs kiss the cyberspace was fire the music amazing the secret final boss was just galaga so kinda underwhelming but still had some good story and was hard but overall one of it not the best game I’ve ever played I love it to death… Expand
  13. peak_game_revie
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    10/10 EASY GOTY. Also heres the horrible digital trends review copy and pasted:

    While not outright broken like Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) or Sonic Boom, Sonic Frontiers is a heavily misguided game that muffles good ideas with questionable narrative, technical, and gameplay design decisions. Sonic Team continues to demonstrate that it's not quite sure what to do with the blue blur, taking    10/10 EASY GOTY. Also heres the horrible digital trends review copy and pasted:

    While not outright broken like Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) or Sonic Boom, Sonic Frontiers is a heavily misguided game that muffles good ideas with questionable narrative, technical, and gameplay design decisions. Sonic Team continues to demonstrate that it's not quite sure what to do with the blue blur, taking a wild swing with a game that tries to rival open-world games rather than double down on the strengths of newer titles like Sonic Generations and Sonic Mania, or older successes like the Sonic Adventure series.    … Expand
  14. Dfam
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Overall this is a very good Sonic game, the best since Unleashed and Generations, Sonic controls AWESOME in the open zones, I also love the DropDash incorporation ( The best feeling of being in control of the character of all the games in the franchise ) and it’s very satisfying upgrading Sonic stats, the combat is really good, the exploration, and I love that the game let you change SonicOverall this is a very good Sonic game, the best since Unleashed and Generations, Sonic controls AWESOME in the open zones, I also love the DropDash incorporation ( The best feeling of being in control of the character of all the games in the franchise ) and it’s very satisfying upgrading Sonic stats, the combat is really good, the exploration, and I love that the game let you change Sonic acceleration, turning speed, boost speed, and more, I love the customization in that way, the story of this game is really really good, Ian is the best, the only thing that I don’t like it’s the reused assets from cyberspace, Green Hill, Chemical Plant, and Sky Santuary, and the physics in the Cyberspace levels, I’m loving this new generation of Sonic games!… Expand
  15. Headshotsuperfr
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Easy 9/10. Peak sonic. I as a sonic unleashed fan can easily say this is my new 2nd favourite sonic game. Its just so fun!!! It controls well in both cyberspace and the open-zone, has a good and interesting story, a lot of mystery and things to do, not to forget the bossfights that are easily the best in the franchise. The music is all great too.
    Just to clarify, this game is not perfect,    Easy 9/10. Peak sonic. I as a sonic unleashed fan can easily say this is my new 2nd favourite sonic game. Its just so fun!!! It controls well in both cyberspace and the open-zone, has a good and interesting story, a lot of mystery and things to do, not to forget the bossfights that are easily the best in the franchise. The music is all great too.
    Just to clarify, this game is not perfect, there are still some bugs with the asura boss, some times there are physics issues, and still many more, but none of that is game breaking.from the games i played this year, easy goty.    … Expand
  16. duofucu
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This game is outstanding. There are a few flaws though, cyberspce controls are a little odd and the airboost isnt the best. Despite these flaws this game is EXTREMLEY good.
  17. natetg96
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Sonic is the best he has ever been. Open zones are a ton of fun to explore and the minibosses are very satisfying to defeat. The titan bosses are the best bosses have ever been in the series. Cyberspace levels, although have a tad bit of jank, are mostly well designed and fun to master in speedruns
  18. BladeMancer
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This game is **** hype. God, I feel the adrenaline in the super sonic boss fights, really gives the same energy as a SPRITE fight and if you know what a SPRITE fight is you know they go WILD. The track hits hard, harder than alot of the previous tracks. Its ultimately a very fun game, and I hope Sega sticks with this fighting formula and finds a way to give other character's their ownThis game is **** hype. God, I feel the adrenaline in the super sonic boss fights, really gives the same energy as a SPRITE fight and if you know what a SPRITE fight is you know they go WILD. The track hits hard, harder than alot of the previous tracks. Its ultimately a very fun game, and I hope Sega sticks with this fighting formula and finds a way to give other character's their own unique movesets and skill trees.… Expand
  19. Noctstrife
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    The best Sonic game I’ve ever played since Sonic Unleashed. Amazing experience! A must-play for Sonic fans.
  20. khaosblue
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This! This is the next step in the right direction. The openness. The thrill. The speed. SONIC IS BACK. Besides the gameplay it is a real treat to those who has followed the series! Please play this game.
  21. Gummyworm
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This is a big step forward for the sonic franchise. I'm glad to see super sonic part of the story again instead of being a digital download. The game is by far my favorite sonic game as I already have tons of hours in this game just exploring and trying to find all of the secrets and what not. The cyberspace levels are by far my favorite as they have really good background music with aThis is a big step forward for the sonic franchise. I'm glad to see super sonic part of the story again instead of being a digital download. The game is by far my favorite sonic game as I already have tons of hours in this game just exploring and trying to find all of the secrets and what not. The cyberspace levels are by far my favorite as they have really good background music with a well designed level. I find myself replaying these levels over and over again trying to get all of the objectives done while also setting a great record. The game looks beautiful on basically every thing. If you're worried about getting it on something that can make it look great then just don't use an under powered pc or a nintendo switch. If you just want to enjoy the game though then it's perfectly fine if you get it on the nintendo switch. My roommate has it on his switch and it runs perfectly fine! (it just has a graphical down side). I love fighting all of the giant enemies as the small hedgehog via using all of the awesome new skills the sonic has. The game confuses you and makes you think about how all of these things are happening but as you progress you learn more about the past of the island and about the story. I'm not gonna go in depth with the story (I don't want to put out any spoilers) but overall the game is outstanding and I recommend that any one who likes the game play of sonic games to get this game. Thanks for reading! :)… Expand
  22. cklemar
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    The desperate search to be "way past cool" again... Is over

    As a 90's die hard Sonic fan through all mediums of the blue hedgehog. My love for sonic started to die with just about everyone in the world, after sonic generations. It faltered many times before but after Generations, Sonic lost what made Sonic... Sonic... Gone was the flair, ambition, and magic that made Sonic seem    The desperate search to be "way past cool" again... Is over

    As a 90's die hard Sonic fan through all mediums of the blue hedgehog. My love for sonic started to die with just about everyone in the world, after sonic generations. It faltered many times before but after Generations, Sonic lost what made Sonic... Sonic... Gone was the flair, ambition, and magic that made Sonic seem literally, way past cool.... Originally I chalked it up to just growing out of it by the early 2010's... Hitting 20 I thought meh, Sonic just isnt it. With Lost world and Boom on release making me not even want to get the game, let alone play them. Sonic became childish.... Lifeless... broken... and in 2017 here comes Mania.... WOOOOO a return to form! Well.... on the 2D front.... And I played it to hell. and here comes Forces later that year... Will 3D Sonic come back to Form? Will I return to my childhood, will I feel "Cool" playing it?
    Short answer. NO. Sonic Forces was trash. But I will give it credit for one thing. It made me realize me not liking it, had nothing to do with me not loving Sonic anymore... It had everything to do with Sonic being just again, fundamentally lost. It made me realize I desperately wanted a "good" Sonic game. But yeah, Sega was probably not going to deliver that to us anytime soon...
    In comes 2021 with the Frontiers reveal, to the trailer, something seemed different. It looked like Sega for better or worse was taking a shot, at something outside the plastic box.. And my instinct was to be guarded... but be excited! Through all the press release, and trailers, and demo showcases... I let my self get hype, but knew this might be the nail in the coffin... But there was a chance...

    Playing Frontiers. Playing as Sonic.... FEEEELS like playing Sonic.
    Never have I played a Sonic game and felt like I was Sonic The Hedgehog. Controls are tight, world is huge. You go FAST. Obstacles are fun. Momentum feels good. The world is beautiful. The story is MYSTERIOUS. The soundtrack. Is FANTASTIC. The Cyber space levels are INCREDIBLE.... The Boss fights are UNBELIEVEABLE.

    If you are a Sonic Fan. This is it, you will love this game. The promised land is here. And hopefully Sega continues to build and iron out off of this formula...

    10/10    … Expand
  23. mabritec
    Nov 10, 2022
    1
    patetico, es increible como en el 2022 un juego de una empresa tan grande y de renombre saca semejante porqueria, no es posible que tenga tantas deficiencias graficas, patetico, no lo recomiendo, no gastes tu dinero aqui.
  24. AlienXenomorph
    Nov 10, 2022
    0
    Rendimiento pésimo, popping constante, historia básica, coleccionables sin sentido, es sin duda alguna el peor juego de sega de la historia
  25. jpolo1224
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A colossal step in the right direction. Sonic Team finally got their act together and decided to steer Sonic back closer to his roots. The story is much more grounded, the cheesy and corny jokes from past titles are toned down tremendously. The music absolutely slaps, the feeling of speed from just running around the islands and the surprisingly fun and versatile combat moves keep me playing the game. The games atmosphere is very calming and relaxing, with fishing being the calmest. The story is a huge step in the right direction, they’ve established that all past games and the comics are canon. They give Egg-man and Sonic actual characterization in this game, along with the rest of the cast. Overall I’ve really enjoyed this game and was pleasantly surprised by Sonic Team’s efforts. It’s no Unleashed, but it’s better than any past title in the last 10 years.… Expand
  26. FerrelWarden
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    While far from a perfect game the direction and tone of this game far exceed anything made in the past fifteen years. While overall controls could do with tightening up even beyond available options and semi clunky cyber-space levels hold the game back a little, the respect shown to the series history and a bold new step forward is just what this franchise needed.

    The first time these    While far from a perfect game the direction and tone of this game far exceed anything made in the past fifteen years. While overall controls could do with tightening up even beyond available options and semi clunky cyber-space levels hold the game back a little, the respect shown to the series history and a bold new step forward is just what this franchise needed.

    The first time these characters have felt like themselves in fifteen years. Ian Flyn worked wonders.    … Expand
  27. Lexi1229
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    The game is very fun and addicting yes the game has flaws like the cyberspace control and to much 2-d on the third island and the repeating islands for the last two. But the game also has it's pros like the music and the titan bosses like omg the soundtrack is godly ohtani really out did himself. Also the story and character interactions this game has the best character interactions thanksThe game is very fun and addicting yes the game has flaws like the cyberspace control and to much 2-d on the third island and the repeating islands for the last two. But the game also has it's pros like the music and the titan bosses like omg the soundtrack is godly ohtani really out did himself. Also the story and character interactions this game has the best character interactions thanks to Ian Flynn I really hope that they keep him as the writer of and also the voice acting the actors and actresses really out did themselves… Expand
  28. LVB1002
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This game is fantastic, 100% favorite Sonic Game competing with adventure and generations, The story is the highlight of the game, sadly I though the game was too short, I wanted more! The last two island were a little bit disappointing but very enjoyable. All of the bosses are insane, the open zone seems empty but is very well made and cyberspace isn’t that bad. This game is special, IThis game is fantastic, 100% favorite Sonic Game competing with adventure and generations, The story is the highlight of the game, sadly I though the game was too short, I wanted more! The last two island were a little bit disappointing but very enjoyable. All of the bosses are insane, the open zone seems empty but is very well made and cyberspace isn’t that bad. This game is special, I felt something when finishing it, something special that I haven’t done in a video game for a while.I was satisfied, but I still wanted more. But I can’t wait for DLC, I hope they make more playable character then sonic tho. I love this game. Please give me a favor, but it.… Expand
  29. gcar4525
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This is easily the best Sonic game in the last 20 years. I'm 6 hours in and can't put it down. Open zone is a winning concept and Sonic Team should be commended for finally nailing the 3d Sonic formula. I'm very surprised this isn't an 80+ with the critics, but don't skip if you're on the fence. It's worth every penny.
  30. Javiero1289
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Gracias Sega por dar un paso adelante en el camino correcto, aun hay cosas por mejorar, pero ver a Sonic en un mundo abierto alfin ,es muy meritorio. Gracias
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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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