Sonic Frontiers

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8.2

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  1. iEpicChick
    Nov 17, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've played Sonic games since the late 90's. I fairly love 2D and 3D versions of the games. But, I'd be lying if I were to say that I've enjoyed any of the recent titles. I think i'd say I felt out of love with them around Sonic 06 (yes we all know that title). But I actually adored the SA and SA2 era. The ones after 06 just never caught my eye, Unleashed was okay, I did try colors...but ended up disliking it. Generations were okay but I wasn't the biggest fan. Forces...yeah.

    Okay now you see where my mind was while seeing the first trailers for this game, you can imagine how hopeful and scared I was for this game. When I first played and saw the open world, it did feel off. But I think it's due to not seeing an open world with random springs and railings. But strangely it played right? It's so tough to explain that, It felt like I was playing the Adventure era all over again. The combos I think are a bigger surprise. I thought Sonic actually fighting would only make sense or feel right in something like Smash Bros. But to my surprise, it felt very good to pull off. The quests/puzzles/etc are very short sweet and too the point, which makes sense for a Sonic game.

    Cons:
    Like many open worlds/open area, there's bugs. But Sonic Frontiers has a few unique ones. The game contains 2D and 3D sections. Both in the "Cybershell" (stages) and the open areas. While I haven't seen too many issues with Cybershell's 2D, sometimes the open area has a tough time choosing between 2D and 3D in some sections. I think in part it may have something to do with Sonic's speed (which can actually be adjusted) but I really wanted to point it out since It actually can get stuck. There are definitely a few bugs/glitches/jank in the game, but I hadn't seen anything crazy or game-breaking. I played this on PC so I can't speak for every iteration. Lastly, while I enjoyed the story, I wished it actually had more cutscenes (for the story course), to tie in the story, but that's more so a nitpick.

    Overall:

    While this game isn't exactly the game of the year for me, It definitely gave a fun impression that I haven't felt in years while playing a Sonic game. It felt fresh, similar to how the Adventure era but with a little bit of everything in one game. It does have its bugs and quirks, but as a game that just games, It's solid in my book. Not to mention, it definitely set the bar for whatever the Sonic Team has next.    … Expand
  2. HolyMackrel
    Nov 18, 2022
    8
    Definitely a step on the right direction, but it does have its noticible flaws. Loved the open zone concept and exploration was a lot of genuine fun. All wrapped up with pretty solid and engaging combat, an absolutely phenomenal ost, and bosses that made me feel genuine excitement for the first time in a Sonic game of all things. It does feel pretty janky and glitchy at times though, whichDefinitely a step on the right direction, but it does have its noticible flaws. Loved the open zone concept and exploration was a lot of genuine fun. All wrapped up with pretty solid and engaging combat, an absolutely phenomenal ost, and bosses that made me feel genuine excitement for the first time in a Sonic game of all things. It does feel pretty janky and glitchy at times though, which constantly broke the pace of the game during exploration. Cyberspace left a lot to be desired too. The 3D levels were so linear they would make Forces jealous and the 2D ones felt painfully slow.
    Overall, it's an actually pretty solid game that needed some more time in the oven. It's not perfect, but it's not bad either, totally worth checking out. I can totally see this new gameplay style work out. Hands down the best Sonic game since Mania and the best 3D Sonic game since Generations, hats off to Sega.
    (Also, I wish those who are not reviewing this game with either a 0 or a 10 a very pleasant evening)    … Expand
  3. FierySkull256i
    Nov 18, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic Frontiers is a stellar first attempt at course correcting the 3D sonic franchise. It isn't perfect, as its open zone features severe pop in, lack of any way to replay those awesome as **** pure metal boss fights. And the game does sort of lose steam near the end with Rhea island feeling more like
    It was supposed to be there on the ground, and a lack of a third phase for The End's fight, even if that shmup phase was giving me goosebumps. That and Kronos being split up into 3 parts to seem bigger than it is, is telling they must've been on a tight time schedule near release, and I hope that doesn't happen for the next game as sega just needs to let sonic team do their thing and make something as good as what's put on display here.

    But the positives far outweigh the bad for me on my playthrough, as this game's plot has more heart put into it than any of the comedic sonic games of the 2010s had ever been. Sure, some may not look for story in sonic. But for those of us fans that do appreciate a good story for these games, we appreciate it a lot. Ian Flynn writes this game with so much fanservice and callbacks that it feels rewarding to have played these games before coming into this one. And for what new details we get, it's in developing the already existing cast, and the somewhat tragic character of Sage, easily sonic's best antagonist (eventual supporting character) since possibly shadow the hedgehog.

    The open zone gameplay, coupled with ok to fun puzzles to do. And neat (albeit overused in theming) cyberspace stages familiar to adventure, generations and unleashed, make for a fun experience overall as you travel through the starfall islands and bounce off stuff like in the opening cutscene of CD or Unleashed. It definitely seems like a project I could tell they were working on with honest, severe effort to give us something good. Music sounds absolutely incredible but that's no surprise from sonic team, and despite the pop in; the graphics and artstyle still look really appealing and character animation in-game is a massive step up from before.

    By the end. I looked at Frontiers as the game that made my goty, and had reminded me the sonic I grew up with wasn't gone like i thought; just missing all this time as the series catered to a wildly different and weird direction i didnt like. If the game looks intriguing to you, and you haven't played a sonic game in a while; give it a go.    … Expand
  4. Distorted_Astro
    Nov 18, 2022
    8
    The game is not perfect by any means. Do not go into this thinking it’s gonna be perfect cause it’s not, but the game is a good step in the right direction for the franchise. Give this one a shot if you still haven’t decided if you wanna pick this one up yet it’s worth it!
  5. Luwii__
    Nov 19, 2022
    8
    A fun sonic game for the fans I love the open zone idea is just felt repetitive and combat is not the best but is not bad either in my opinion the story is good I love the voice acting in this game and i so glad Sega got it right this time is it the best in a series? No but is better than boom and forces that for sure
  6. Enzo419
    Nov 19, 2022
    8
    I am quite glad to not be disappointed this time around. Not only is the game engaging from beginning to end, but so is even the narrative. Dialogue is excellent with the Sonic characters acting like themselves again. I had quite a bit of fun despite some issues. Namely, the challenge system, in my opinion, should have been either combat based challenges, or atleast harder puzzles. I'veI am quite glad to not be disappointed this time around. Not only is the game engaging from beginning to end, but so is even the narrative. Dialogue is excellent with the Sonic characters acting like themselves again. I had quite a bit of fun despite some issues. Namely, the challenge system, in my opinion, should have been either combat based challenges, or atleast harder puzzles. I've seen a lot of people have similar thoughts on it. Another big issue that prevents me from giving this game a higher score is the awful pop in. It is not only immersion breaking, but also makes it more difficult to play due to not knowing where to go to get a memory token due to object just not loading.

    Other more understandable reasons are the combat. This is the first game and all, so understand it won't be the best, but the foundation in this game overall is fantastic including the combat. There is a lot to improve and build on for future titles. Another more nitpick is the lack of post-game content such as a new game+ or a higher difficulty. Otherwise I had a great time and thought it was a worthy purchase. Looking forward to see how this formula can improve in the future. Well done, Sonic Team!    … Expand
  7. Gordon2003
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    Sonic Frontiers is a giant step in the right direction for the franchise and a much needed breath of fresh air. Sonic Team finally pulled through and made a great game like the ones they used to make, while not perfect, Sonic Frontiers is a game in which Sonic Team put heart and soul making something that’s fun to play and engaging narratively. I feel this game comes just about short of anSonic Frontiers is a giant step in the right direction for the franchise and a much needed breath of fresh air. Sonic Team finally pulled through and made a great game like the ones they used to make, while not perfect, Sonic Frontiers is a game in which Sonic Team put heart and soul making something that’s fun to play and engaging narratively. I feel this game comes just about short of an 8 but with some much needed patches it can definitely get there, however I’m still gonna award it an 8 just for the effort put into it. Dear Sonic Team and most importantly SEGA: DO NOT TAKE THIS FORMULA AND JUST THROW IT IN THE TRASH JUST BECAUSE THE GAME ENDED UP SCORING A 72 ON METACRITIC, THIS NEW FORMULA IS GREAT AND DESERVES BEING DEVELOPED FURTHER.… Expand
  8. Basstyle1
    Nov 19, 2022
    8
    What a beautiful new game in the series. I love that they’re trying a new formula and it has its kinks and some stuff should definitely be ironed out but it’s still a fun time. Some animations look like they’re from GMOD while other times they look like a normal cutscene. The physics can be jank if you’ve played other Sonic games before but once you learn them, it can be fun to play with.What a beautiful new game in the series. I love that they’re trying a new formula and it has its kinks and some stuff should definitely be ironed out but it’s still a fun time. Some animations look like they’re from GMOD while other times they look like a normal cutscene. The physics can be jank if you’ve played other Sonic games before but once you learn them, it can be fun to play with. The music is Zelda inspired when it comes to the hub world but during the cyber space levels, it’s bangers non stop. I’d say if you’re not a die hard sonic fan, wait for a sale and pick it up. I bought it for $60 and I don’t regret my purchase.… Expand
  9. Stolenketchup
    Nov 19, 2022
    8
    Great sonic game, much more fun than I thought it would be. Nice balance between open world and somewhat old school runs. Some prices didn’t feel connected, but overall, a lot of fun to play.
  10. VincentGatlin
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    This is my favorite 3D Sonic game hands down. The gameplay, presentation, and especially the fun factor are all great. It gives you a sense of absolute freedom that we have never quite seen before in the series. This is definitely the direction the series should stick with. Only downfalls for me are the graphical flaws and pop-ins, but those are by no means deal-breakers since the gameThis is my favorite 3D Sonic game hands down. The gameplay, presentation, and especially the fun factor are all great. It gives you a sense of absolute freedom that we have never quite seen before in the series. This is definitely the direction the series should stick with. Only downfalls for me are the graphical flaws and pop-ins, but those are by no means deal-breakers since the game plays well and is an overall blast. There is nothing like zooming around the world as Sonic and continually being able to jump on rails and obstacles to pull off stylish feats of Sonic goodness!… Expand
  11. Ale023
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    Incrivelmente divertido, um tanto repetitivo mas é o melhor jogo do Sonic em 3D e com certeza top 10 jogos do Sonic e de 2022
  12. Jonide
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    It did what all another's 3d sonics can't do.with add new ideas they give you something new on gameplay making enjoyable.
  13. Ultimate_Critic
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic Frontiers is an amazing video game with some sad flaws like noticable Pop-in and the missed opportunity to add additional playable characters like Knuckles, Amy, and Cream, although mentioned or in the game still not playable.The 2D Cyber space levels do not control well. On the plus side of the game. Sonic Frontiers is a much longer game than its previous main game, Sonic Forces. Although Sonic forces is not a great game enemy designs in Frontiers looks like Forces enemy's but better. 3D Cyber Space levels play like Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2 but in a much faster pace. Sonic has the Cyloop move which presumably appears in the first Sonic the Hedgehog movie. Oh and yes the story is amazing and greatly paced. A Sonic game I actually cared about again.… Expand
  14. LudicrousWeirdo
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An incredibly fun and somewhat surprising hard game, the open zone gameplay is fun and rewarding with the collectibles and challenges, the combat is incredibly fun with all the combos you can pull off, the titan bosses are extremely exiting and provide a good challenge, the fishing spots are an excellent way to obtain items necessary to progress the story without needing to seek and find them in the open zone not to mention the egg memos which provide backstory to the games plot, but the game is incredibly flawed, first of all the cyberspace levels drag the game down with its broken physics and it’s repetitive 4 level themes, leveling up speed and ring capacity are tedious since the game forces you to upgrade them one at a time, the final boss is a huge letdown when it’s just a harder and longer version of the hacking mini game from earlier, it’s a even bigger letdown considering how good and exiting the other boss battles from the first 3 islands were. The game lacks post game content and replay value, a new game plus which lets you play the game with every ability unlocked from the start could’ve extended the playtime easily. There’s no real incentive to go the extra mile and collect every memory token or do every cyberspace challenge since you don’t even get a trophy and tokens & keys are obtainable in the fishing spots so you don’t even have to do a majority of them. Sonic Frontiers is an incredibly fun game but has tons of flaws that need to be addressed if they ever plan to do a follow up/sequel… Expand
  15. Yisusito
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    Sonic Frontiers have the best movement of a 3D Sonic. I felt sometimes that the "momentum" wasn't that good, like, jumping in the middle of the boost can stop all the speed gained. But besides of that, the Drop Dash is quite ignored and it's the best movement of the game. Sonic doesn't look that good in the open zones, but the movement it's well done in every scenario.
    The "Open Zone" in    Sonic Frontiers have the best movement of a 3D Sonic. I felt sometimes that the "momentum" wasn't that good, like, jumping in the middle of the boost can stop all the speed gained. But besides of that, the Drop Dash is quite ignored and it's the best movement of the game. Sonic doesn't look that good in the open zones, but the movement it's well done in every scenario.
    The "Open Zone" in every island is good, but not perfect. The first island is the best made 'cause you can go anywhere you want, learning everything until you're ready to do something in an specefic zone. Yeah, they do something weird to stop you to reach the boss battle, but they hide half of it well. In the other islands... Nope. They use invisible walls to stop you from progressing in the island and it doesn't look good at all. Though, reaching the boss battles keeps being hidden well. Except the fourth boss battle.
    The battle moveset is cool and easy to do. They look so good in Sonic. Some of them are broken, specially the "Sonic Boom." The "Parry" is more like a "Block" 'cause you can hold it all the time you want. That even can make Sonic fly while using it in the air.
    The Cyber Space gameplay is weird, even bad in some levels. Like, the Sonic gameplay in this game wasn't made for most of them. And that's obviously for using past levels from past games. Though, the challenges made them more enjoyable and they're not that necessary to be played 'cause you can obtain kays from defeating enemies. It's tedious, but at least it's an option.
    The enemies are fun to defeat when you can use more movesets than pressing the same button all the time. Some of the Guardians are weird, but they're creative to defeat.
    The soundtrack is nice. They would be more memorable in any other Sonic game, but in this game they're quite forgottable in comparison of the songs used in every boss that are AMAZING. The music and the bosses.
    Talking of the bosses. THEY'RE THE BEST PART OF THE GAME SO FAR. WHY DIDN'T THEY PUT A BOSS RUSH??? They're also the best Super Sonic fights in any other game. Super Sonic is just so well made that I still can't believe it. The gameplay of Super Sonic is like a "God Mode" but with the classic limitations.
    Tbh, I think the worst thing in this game is the pop-in. And the end of this game. Yep. The first three islands are amazing and all, but the last two islands are mid and bad. The fourth boss battle is a copypaste of the first one but worst. The way how the solved the "corruption" thing was boring and The End, literally, is a very bad final boss and a mid ending.
    The story is good, the charactization is very good but their potential is not used at the end. It seems that the potential established in the story, character development and so on was relegated to a promise, the promise that it will be exploited in a future game.
    For this inconsistency, I think that it deserves a 7.5, 'cause even if the end of the game is bad, most of the game was almost the best in any Sonic game.    … Expand
  16. Hpop
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion sonic team hasn't made a good game since 2011, sonic lost world and forces were terrible games with absolutely atrocious writing. While sonic frontiers isn’t perfect it definitely deliverers. Ian Flynn wrote for this game, if you don’t know who he is he is someone on the team for the currently running idw comics. You can definitely tell Ian Flynn actually knows these characters, sonic doesn’t just tell a pun every second and actually feels like himself, same thing with the other characters. While the story could be better it is definitely good. As for the gameplay that also delivers…well mostly. The huge amount of grind rails and bounce pads can be fun they sometimes feel annoying as they’re ALL OVER THE PLACE and can feel overused. The enemies and combat is really fun, sonics skill tree is excellent but feels a bit too easy to get the moves but it’s not too bothersome. The first 2 islands are pretty great, however number 3 has a lot of 2d sections and it feels unneeded, the 4th Island doesn’t even exist it’s just for the story, and the 5th island is just the other half of the 1st but it can still be enjoyable. The titans are all great.. but except for the last it was way too easy and didn’t feel like a final boss. The games soundtrack is superb especially Kellin Quinn’s songs. So should you buy this game? Well if you like what you see, yes!!!… Expand
  17. Sim0n3
    Nov 22, 2022
    8
    Ho giocato Sonic Frontiers e devo dire che questa volta  Sonic team​ ha fatto un ottimo lavoro, a livello di gamplay, colonna sonora e soprattutto la storia, visto che è da unleashed che non se ne vede una scritta per bene. Ma comunque i suoi flop ce li ha, come ad esempio il pop in, alcune animazioni sono un po' robotiche ed anche alcuni livelli cyberspazio sono un po noiosi. SoprattuttoHo giocato Sonic Frontiers e devo dire che questa volta  Sonic team​ ha fatto un ottimo lavoro, a livello di gamplay, colonna sonora e soprattutto la storia, visto che è da unleashed che non se ne vede una scritta per bene. Ma comunque i suoi flop ce li ha, come ad esempio il pop in, alcune animazioni sono un po' robotiche ed anche alcuni livelli cyberspazio sono un po noiosi. Soprattutto la boss fight finale mi ha lasciato con un giudizio mescolato, ma per il resto mi ha convinto molto. Come mio giudizio personale gli voglio dare un bel 8️⃣ e per il momento è il mio gioco 3d sonic preferito.… Expand
  18. TomatoGamer2011
    Nov 22, 2022
    8
    Best game the series had since Generations in 2011, The open-zone styled gameplay feels fresh and even though the cyberspace stages were really weak compared to it's older iterations and the ending being lackluster in some ways. It's still a very solid entry in the series and hope SEGA achieves more with the promising foundation they laid down here
  19. Rolyat15
    Nov 22, 2022
    8
    It's not perfect, in fact it has some glaring flaws but despite of that it is a very fun 3D Sonic game. The best parts for me is the music the ost is an absolute banger and adds so much to the spectacle of the boss fights.
  20. Reeshii51
    Nov 23, 2022
    8
    Although the game is not perfect it's ambitious story really shows that sonic team are trying to create a great sonic game and i hope that they will continue go down on this path to make a new era of sonic
  21. PestyFishy
    Nov 23, 2022
    8
    The game is pretty good but has some flaws to it. Like for one the pop in and story telling, but it is just pure fun! So it’s pretty good so I will give it a 8.1.
  22. badbookreports
    Nov 23, 2022
    8
    TL;DR My mind says 7 but my heart says 9.

    I'm in my 30's. Huge 2D fan on the Genesis. Have not liked a 3D Sonic since 1998's Sonic Adventure. Yes, that's right. I found the sequel disappointing. I found Sonic Generations passable. And we all know the issues with most of the others... So I should dislike this, right? Maybe barely stand it? Exact opposite. I couldn't put it down.    TL;DR My mind says 7 but my heart says 9.

    I'm in my 30's. Huge 2D fan on the Genesis. Have not liked a 3D Sonic since 1998's Sonic Adventure. Yes, that's right. I found the sequel disappointing. I found Sonic Generations passable. And we all know the issues with most of the others...

    So I should dislike this, right? Maybe barely stand it?

    Exact opposite. I couldn't put it down.

    Yeah, it's technically a little janky. 2D cyberspace is awful (3D levels are fun though). Pop-in is constant.

    But man, it's just fun. Blasting through aerial jungle gyms. Curveball minigames. Button mashing combat. Wicked boss battles. A weirdly calming fishing game. Something about all this thing just satisfies the ADHD child inside me. I've played with a face hurting smile for 4-6 hour sessions the last few days. I was warned that after the second or third island things showed their tedium, but I never felt that. In fact, the last island was the only one I bothered to 100% (80% most others) because it was such a blast.

    The technical issues tell me it's a 7. But it's been forever since I just had this much fun for 20+ hours. Outside of some awful 2D cyberspace levels (seriously, the control is horrid for these), I enjoyed everything about this game on a solid 9 level.

    So I arrive at 8/10. I think it's fair. Now excuse me, I'm going to make a second run at this thing.    … Expand
  23. ChocolateMan
    Nov 23, 2022
    8
    While definetely facing some glaring issues, such as pop-in, most segments of this game are really fun. Would recommend.
  24. Rayshep
    Nov 24, 2022
    8
    I haven’t had this much fun with a 3d Sonic game since Sonic Generation, my favorite Sonic game of all time. I love the combat and the exploration and fighting the enemies is a lot of fun. The game is great but the pop ins are noticeable and the cyberspace levels isn’t as good as Generations level. This game is up there with Generation, Colors and the Adventure series.
  25. HungryRamona
    Mar 29, 2023
    8
    The time of bad Sonic games is over

    After a long time, finally a good Sonic game again. It has really laid the foundation on which the Sonic Team will hopefully continue to build on. But unfortunately nothing is perfect, so the game also has some negative points to which I also come right away. Contra: - The 5 islands thing is **** The 4th one is basically a cutscene island and    The time of bad Sonic games is over

    After a long time, finally a good Sonic game again. It has really laid the foundation on which the Sonic Team will hopefully continue to build on. But unfortunately nothing is perfect, so the game also has some negative points to which I also come right away.

    Contra:

    - The 5 islands thing is **** The 4th one is basically a cutscene island and the 5th one is Kronos 2.0.
    - The Cyberspace levels almost all have reused level designs from old Sonic games and they also only use 4 different themes for the graphics. Would have liked a bit more variety there.
    - The cyberspace physics feel mega weird.
    - The pop ins are really strong in some places.
    - The random objects flying around everywhere look really ugly
    - The small side story cutscenes are really a bit lame - mostly Sonic, the Kocos and one of the 4 characters you can collect memory tokens for just stand around and talk without showing much emotion.
    - The final boss fight was really a bit disappointing. I mean, space shooter, really?

    Pros:

    - The soundtrack is really really good and really a masterpiece.
    - The graphics are really cool. So this game really shows what the Hedgehog Engine 2 is capable of.
    - The main story is really wonderful. I enjoyed it from beginning to end. Hope Ian Flynn stays with us as the main story writer.
    - The controls feel really good and it's a lot of fun to just run through the world.
    - There is enough to do in the worlds that it doesn't get boring.
    - A longer game time than what we were used to since 2010. 15-20 hours for new players instead of the usual 2-3 hours.
    - The Super Sonic boss fights were really great, especially their soundtrack.
    - The game will still be updated in 2023 where among other things a new story mode will be delivered.

    All in all, I was very excited about the game. Although I had little expectation and hope, I was completely surprised that the Sonic team seems to still have it.    … Expand
  26. smyffy01
    Nov 30, 2022
    8
    Great game though with its flaws. Pop ins are my massive issues - along side some cutscenes looking lifeless. Also the final boss is anticlimactic imo. However, the game plays fun, and that is all that matters. The story is captivating and better than anything in recent games. Overall, would give this game a play, but perhaps wait until it’s on sale first.
  27. BladeX95
    Dec 7, 2022
    8
    Huge step forward compared to colors and forces. Open zone design is great. The music is great, boss battles and overall gameplay is fun. Many of the cyberspace levels and puzzles are repetitive and the island are pretty samey. The new battle mechanics and numerous super sonic battles are a welcome addition to the series. Also the length of the game is more substantial than Colors andHuge step forward compared to colors and forces. Open zone design is great. The music is great, boss battles and overall gameplay is fun. Many of the cyberspace levels and puzzles are repetitive and the island are pretty samey. The new battle mechanics and numerous super sonic battles are a welcome addition to the series. Also the length of the game is more substantial than Colors and Forces making ti more worth the full 60 pricetag.… Expand
  28. GlitchTYR
    Dec 7, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoyed this game, it's a great first step in a right direction for the future if Sonic. The contols feel nice, the story and character interactions were fun while not feeling too silly. The animation and the camera angles were also REALLY GOOD, ESPECIALLY the super sonic boss flights, which I feel set a new standard for Sonic bosses!! The game just looks beautiful overall! The combat also feels good, it's a little button mashy but when you unlock more skills it feels less like just mashing buttons, also satisfying, flashy too! People have complained about pop in and while it is apparent, I never found it interfering with my gameplay.


    In conclusion, Sonic Frontiers is a really fun time and is well worth the $60. It isn't perfect, but it's a good way there!    … Expand
  29. MysticDuskk
    Dec 15, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I genuinely have not had this much fun in a Sonic game. Music is amazing (as usual for a sonic game), and the boss fights are fun as hell. My one issue is the true final boss in the story. The fight was very unfun and the game doesnt bother to explain what it is you are actually fighting. The whole Ian Flynn doing to many flashbacks thing is stupid because like.... there was only one I can think of and it was for Sonic 3 & Knuckles. But overall a pretty fun game, got all the xbox achievements.… Expand
  30. Navas7-
    Dec 23, 2022
    8
    The pop-ins problem in PS5!
    It's annoying!!!!
    But overall,it's a GREAT game!
    Absolutly of the top 5!
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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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