Sonic Frontiers

 PlayStation 5
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2952 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 403 out of 2952
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  1. Dyeboah
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    Poorly designed boring empty wasteland. SEGA should stop trying to make 3D sonic games and stick to the 2D gems such as sonic mania.
  2. Gifge
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    I 100%ed the Game and it was fun.Yes the Game hast some problems and the final Boss was extremely lame, but overall its a good Game
  3. raybass
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    One of the best Sonic game in a long while. I have about 20+ hours so far and it’s pure fun! Ignore the “72” of Metacritic, the person who reviewed the game hates most probably his life lol.
  4. Spook_JPG
    Nov 21, 2022
    1
    Holy **** is this game bad, first of all all of the obstacles and stuff feels forced and just not like a part of the game th maps look boring with some average ass hills desert and bro stage 3 is just the worst, the combat is boring and it only becomes somewhat okay at bosses but bosses are just gimmicks that you have to repeat over and over again the skill system feels out of place. TheHoly **** is this game bad, first of all all of the obstacles and stuff feels forced and just not like a part of the game th maps look boring with some average ass hills desert and bro stage 3 is just the worst, the combat is boring and it only becomes somewhat okay at bosses but bosses are just gimmicks that you have to repeat over and over again the skill system feels out of place. The story is ass, and now the grapchics are never important in a game but holy **** this feels more like a browser game rather than a next gen game. The game was probably rushed because sega notice that oh **** sonic is popular we have to make quick money. If you wanna play a good sonic game just play the original bro it is very good.… Expand
  5. DarknesShade
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Wow...
    So, uh... this game is Amazin'?

    I did not expect to love this as much as I did, and this is comin' from someone that Loved Sonic Forces!
    But this game is just on another level!
    Everythin', the Story, the OST, the Cutscenes, the Gameplay, The Bosses... there wasn't a single thing I disliked 'bout this one, and I'm still in awe on how much this made me feel good!

  6. Fucj
    Nov 21, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic fans have honestly had so many awful games shoved down their throats that even the slightest glistening turd is indistinguishable from a diamond to them. This game is not good. The sonic fandom just make me sad.… Expand
  7. SonikFrontidos
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    If Elden Ring is 7.8, Sonic Frontiers is -34.5. Sega should've stayed in the past when it was actually good. Now their name is forever destroyed. Welcome in the BioWare team.
  8. JustARock
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    Very very good Sonic game. There are some rough spots here, and there but I dont really care that much because of how much fun Ive had with it. Probably the most fun I've had since Generations. Really hope Sega, and Sonic Team keep up with this direction, and refine it, because they really have something special here.
    The story, music, gameplay is all great. Especially the music, and the    Very very good Sonic game. There are some rough spots here, and there but I dont really care that much because of how much fun Ive had with it. Probably the most fun I've had since Generations. Really hope Sega, and Sonic Team keep up with this direction, and refine it, because they really have something special here.
    The story, music, gameplay is all great. Especially the music, and the boss fights, like wow. Sonic feels fantastic to control in this open world, and the combat, while not on DMC or Bayonettas level, is so fun. Hopefully they expand on it and make more in depth. Welp, that's pretty much all I gotta say on it. Lol Good game, play it. Even if you ain't a Sonic fan I reccomend it just from how fun it is.    … Expand
  9. 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
  10. SonicUndergroun
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    this game is **** awful, Sonia and Manic from Sonic Underground are NOWHERE to be found
  11. 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
  12. churros
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    Pros:
    + controls well
    + ability variety
    + biome variety
    + enemy variety
    + great visual moments
    + good length

    Cons:
    - bad pop-in
    - 2D sections
    - uneven boss designs
    - weird soundtrack
    - no achievement tracking
  13. squidread
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    By far the best Sonic game I’ve ever played. The gameplay loop is addicting. The “open-zone” is fun to traverse and explore due to the floating rails, springs, and platforms. It feels like a playground or a skate park. Enemies, especially mini-bosses, have really interesting gimmicks.
  14. MEGAMC3
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    I step in the right direction for sonic games in general. Given more time and a bigger budget this game has huge potential and there is already many great things in the game already to build upon in future sonic games. Don't listen to the people only giving this game criticism because some of them have never even played the game themselves and have no credibility. Play the game forI step in the right direction for sonic games in general. Given more time and a bigger budget this game has huge potential and there is already many great things in the game already to build upon in future sonic games. Don't listen to the people only giving this game criticism because some of them have never even played the game themselves and have no credibility. Play the game for yourself and you will find a very enjoyable game overall.… Expand
  15. Vitor2333
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    jogo muito bom, apesar dos bugs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  16. CTJX
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    RPGasai Reviews: Sonic Frontiers
    Definitely needs to be polished more
    Should of maybe been in the oven for a few more mouths
    Game is really just 4 big maps since one of the 5 is just a lore dump map
  17. Ezra_here
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    Best Sonic’s been since generations. Its everything a sonic game should be!!!
  18. 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
  19. AntonioDS94
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    È un gioco geniale. Non troppo punitivo almeno c'è un buon tasso di sfida. Non mi sono mai divertito finora predilige un approccio piuttosto semplice. Ha una bella premessa narrativa non troppo prolisse come Kojima. Mi ricorda il ritmo di Nier Automata molto Nier Replicant. Consigliatissimo finale commovente. Spero che mettano una nuova isola a DLC con biomi diversi dato che prevedeÈ un gioco geniale. Non troppo punitivo almeno c'è un buon tasso di sfida. Non mi sono mai divertito finora predilige un approccio piuttosto semplice. Ha una bella premessa narrativa non troppo prolisse come Kojima. Mi ricorda il ritmo di Nier Automata molto Nier Replicant. Consigliatissimo finale commovente. Spero che mettano una nuova isola a DLC con biomi diversi dato che prevede espansioni gratuite e nuovi nemici.… Expand
  20. ViNeT13
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    En primer lugar, tengo que decir que al principio cuando el juego se lanzó la verdad es que no me llamaba mucho la atención, pero después de una semana viendo vídeos del juego y además de un mod del sonic adolescente... Pues la verdad le debo este porcentaje porque los de SEGA se lo han currado :)
  21. ABlueBozo
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers is EXACTLY What the Franchise needed. A Nice, Open world environment to work with and Feel like you, Yourself are Sonic. The Combat in this game is very thrilling and it seems like Sonic Team was throwing their hat into a Semi-RPG. The Story might even be my favorite part, Being written by Ian Flynn. Overall, Perfect Sonic Game.
  22. 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
  23. Alexaurun
    Nov 20, 2022
    4
    Como acérrimo fan de Sonic me apena muchísimo tener que escribir esto

    Si lo comparo con otros juegos de Sonic, Sonic Frontiers es el 2º peor, tan solo por encima de Sonic the hedgehog 2006 (por motivos obvios, ya que ese juego tenía muchos fallos). No supera a ningún Sonic Adventure, ni a Colours, ni a Generations, Unleashed, ni a Heroes ni por supuesto, al criticado injustamente Forces    Como acérrimo fan de Sonic me apena muchísimo tener que escribir esto

    Si lo comparo con otros juegos de Sonic, Sonic Frontiers es el 2º peor, tan solo por encima de Sonic the hedgehog 2006 (por motivos obvios, ya que ese juego tenía muchos fallos). No supera a ningún Sonic Adventure, ni a Colours, ni a Generations, Unleashed, ni a Heroes ni por supuesto, al criticado injustamente Forces

    ¿Qué ha pasado con Sonic Frontiers? Pues que es un juego donde fallan todos los elementos de la franquicia Sonic: No tenemos el estilo visual colorido, ni la música tan chula de siempre (la OST de frontiers tiene sus momentos, pero la mayoría del tiempo la música es aburrida), ni los enemigos de la franquicia de siempre

    En definitiva, lo que tenemos es un juego que ha mezclado géneros que por separado han triunfado: Monster Hunter, The legend of Zelda, Phantasy Star, Shadows of Colossus, etc. pero juntos, no pegan ni con cola. Da la sensación de que han metido a Sonic con calzador. Luego, con las críticas del pasado verano, han hecho el "esfuerzo" de meter las fases del ciberespacio, pero seguramente, lo han hecho a prisa y corriendo y les han quedado unas fases muy cortas (y para colmo, es lo único auténtico de la franquicia Sonic). Como resultado, tenemos un juego muy irregular, que de ninguna manera, puede convertirse en la piedra angular de los próximos años. Ahora toca esperar a las auténticas ventas a ver si este juego "convence aunque sea económicamente a SEGA" o les da un baño de realidad pues no es de recibo hacer un mundo abierto que está desierto y construido adrede, para alargar artificialmente la duración del juego. Más les hubiese valido haber seguido con la magnífica fórmula de los Sonic Adventure o del Generations

    Gráficos 5

    El juego es bello en las fases del ciberespacio, pero en el mundo abierto deja mucho que desear. El modelado de los enemigos de las islas de Starfall es lamentable

    Sonido 6

    Es lo único que destaca del juego y lo hace por momentos. La música "triste" o "relajante" no le pega nada al erizo

    Jugabilidad 3

    Se salva de la quema las fases del ciberespacio. Las del mundo abierto no tienen sentido y está todo hecho para que pierdas el tiempo dando vueltas por escenarios vacíos y el juego dure entre 15 y 20 horas. Una vez platinado no merece la pena rejugarlo

    Total 4

    Los aspectos jugables pesan mucho en la calificación y hacen que el juego no sea divertido en su conjunto. Se salvan las fases del ciberespacio pero son demasiado cortas

    As a diehard Sonic fan, it pains me a lot to have to write this

    If I compare it with other Sonic games, Sonic Frontiers is the 2nd worst, only above Sonic the hedgehog 2006 (for obvious reasons, since that game had a lot of bugs). It doesn't beat any Sonic Adventure, nor Colours, nor Generations, Unleashed, nor Heroes, nor of course, the unfairly criticized Forces

    What happened with Sonic Frontiers? Well, it's a game where all the elements of the Sonic franchise fail: We don't have the colorful visual style, nor the cool music as always (the OST of Frontiers has its moments, but most of the time the music is boring), nor the enemies of the franchise as always

    In short, what we have is a game that has mixed genres that separately have succeeded: Monster Hunter, The legend of Zelda, Phantasy Star, Shadows of Colossus, etc. but together, they don't fit together at all. It feels like Sonic has been shoehorned in. Then, with the criticisms of last summer, they have made the "effort" to put the cyberspace stages, but surely, they have done it in a hurry and in a hurry and they have left some very short stages (and to top it off, it is the only authentic thing of the Sonic franchise). As a result, we have a very irregular game, that in no way, can become the cornerstone of the next years. Now we have to wait for the real sales to see if this game "convinces even economically to SEGA" or gives them a bath of reality because it is not acceptable to make an open world that is deserted and built on purpose, to artificially lengthen the duration of the game. It would have been better for them to have continued with the magnificent formula of Sonic Adventure or Generations

    Graphics 5

    The game is beautiful in the cyberspace stages, but in the open world it leaves much to be desired. The modeling of the enemies on the Starfall islands is pitiful

    Sound 6

    This is the only thing that stands out in the game, and it does so at times.The "sad" or "relaxing" music doesn't suit the hedgehog at all

    Gameplay 3

    The cyberspace stages are saved from burning. The open world ones make no sense and everything is made for you to waste your time walking around empty scenarios and the game lasts between 15 and 20 hours.Once platinum is not worth replaying it

    Total 4

    The playable aspects weigh heavily on the rating and make the game not fun as a whole.The cyberspace stages are saved but they are too short    … Expand
  24. Plakito
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    This game is really good, but it has some flaws. The pop in is big and there is some bugs (not much) but the game could have been more polished. the story was really good, i just wish the animations were better, its a big improvement from forces, but its still not good enough. The combat was really fluid, i just think some enemies were a bit too easy, we like challenging fightsThis game is really good, but it has some flaws. The pop in is big and there is some bugs (not much) but the game could have been more polished. the story was really good, i just wish the animations were better, its a big improvement from forces, but its still not good enough. The combat was really fluid, i just think some enemies were a bit too easy, we like challenging fights kishimoto-san, the super sonic fights and the music behind them were Amazing!! One of the best parts of the game. But the final boss was kinda dissapointing, they should have sticked with the same format and make it more challengin. Overral its a awesome game, they can definitely improve it with the next games. Oh and the super sonic boss fights were the best parts of the game. The music was SOOOO good in them… Expand
  25. TallestPurple
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic frontiers is by far the most complex and best developed game of Sonic. The only issue with the game are the pop ins and the 4 island, which is the northern part of kronos island. The final boss is fun but not compared to the previous titans fights. The game obviously have some bugs and the main systems like combat and general difficulty need an improvement. But overall the game is absolutely amazing, good graphics, good history, good characters personalities, good enemies and bosses. By far the best game since Sonic unleashed and frankly the best Sonic game ever made… Expand
  26. 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.
  27. Shoko34
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers is the best Sonic game in the entire franchise!

    This game in it of itself is a masterpiece regardless of Sonic games! The open world is so fun to explore and you can run freely and platform at full speed and fight enemies, bosses and Titans, it's so fun! You can also combat and fight a lot of unique enemies and bosses, and unlock alot of new combat moves and skills at    Sonic Frontiers is the best Sonic game in the entire franchise!

    This game in it of itself is a masterpiece regardless of Sonic games!

    The open world is so fun to explore and you can run freely and platform at full speed and fight enemies, bosses and Titans, it's so fun!

    You can also combat and fight a lot of unique enemies and bosses, and unlock alot of new combat moves and skills at the skill tree!

    You can also upgrade Sonic, you can upgrade his strength, speed, ring capacity and defense!

    The story is the best out of the whole franchise, and the voice acting is very good, Roger Craig Smith did an amazing job as the voice of Sonic!

    The music in this game is incredible and it's the best music in the entire series!

    The Super Sonic fights against the Titans were amazing and some of the best fights in a video game!

    Thank you Takashi Izuka and ESPECIALLY Morio Kishimoto who created this MASTERPEICE!
    The 5 years wait was definitely worth it.
    Thank you SEGA and thank you Sonic Team!    … Expand
  28. Jason_sfksss
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    Awesome game, awesome music. One of the best sonic games ever. Truly a fun experience. Sonic is back!
  29. munichi_jasuda
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Amazing how reviewers and zoomer morons will flip their sh1t when a game not associated with Nintendo has bugs, but start defending when the world's highest grossing media franchise (Pokemon) puts out a game that has just as bad or even worse bugs and glitches.

    Don't ever tell me Nintendo bonus doesn't exist.
  30. A_game_enjoyer
    Nov 20, 2022
    6
    Sonic frontiers is an average game. Not good nor bad. Positive points: The game is very to pick up and play and is pretty fun breaking the normal sonic formula by being an open world wich I am a big fan of. The combat is also pretty decent.
    Negative points: The game is janky and unpolished (especially on the switch version) and is very repetitive the dialogue is also pretty unatural and    Sonic frontiers is an average game. Not good nor bad. Positive points: The game is very to pick up and play and is pretty fun breaking the normal sonic formula by being an open world wich I am a big fan of. The combat is also pretty decent.
    Negative points: The game is janky and unpolished (especially on the switch version) and is very repetitive the dialogue is also pretty unatural and bad. I also didn't like the "normal sonic levels" or whatever you call them.
    Overall however, I think it is a step in the right direction by the sonic team and hopefully, one day, we will get an actually good 3d sonic game.    … 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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