Sonic Frontiers

 PlayStation 5
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2952 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,382 out of 2952
  2. Mixed: 167 out of 2952
  3. Negative: 403 out of 2952
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  1. Nick2406
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers is an excellent sonic game that follows the right direction for the future. Great Open Zone Gameplay, Great Combat, ABSOLUTELY AMAZING STORY, and BANGER OST

    Do not listen to the critics reviews, listen to real sonic fans. This game is a certified banger.
  2. Filthywaddle
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Even with review bombings this game still has a great user score LOL! Quite possibly the best game of 2022 and without intentional review bombings would have a 10 user score because it is a 10/10 game and a 10/10 experience.
  3. KillerBeij
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This game...Wow...just...Wow...Welcome back Sonic. Great job Sonic Team!!!!
  4. Sheepsyhere
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Sonic frontiers is a masterpiece, also I’m first review which is nice but go play this game
  5. THEGRIFFINATOR1
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This is the best experience I’ve had with a Sonic game since SA2. It’s honestly more of a 9 out of 10, but I’m making it a 10 to counteract the reviewb*mbers.
  6. GreedyLing
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Great game. And even better soundtrack. The game is an awesome and much needed change. First triple A Sonic title since Generations and it shows. Much better storyline, and fleshed out characters. Gameplay is fun, though can feel repetitive at times, it never feels grindy. Sad to see Dunky fanboys review bombing because of his videos, but that's how it always goes with his negative reviews
  7. diego55
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Muy bueno el juego un soplo de aire fresco, muy rápido y muy divertido el mejor sonic en años
  8. kingt34
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    7/10 for polish, 10/10 for fun.

    The game has a plethora of technical issues, but Sonic Team should be rewarded for making a fun Open-Zone experience that is a wonder to explore. Open world games are the obvious overly saturated corner of the gaming market, but certain games find a way to bring a new level of enjoyment out of it, one of the main factors being HOW you can explore it and the    7/10 for polish, 10/10 for fun.

    The game has a plethora of technical issues, but Sonic Team should be rewarded for making a fun Open-Zone experience that is a wonder to explore. Open world games are the obvious overly saturated corner of the gaming market, but certain games find a way to bring a new level of enjoyment out of it, one of the main factors being HOW you can explore it and the speed at which you do. Just look at Spidey on PS4: web swinging is a blast. And with Sonic, drop dashing and boosting across beautiful landscapes is endlessly entertaining. This is such wonderful groundwork for a sequel, I hope Sonic Team builds out from this fantastic base they’ve built and continue to expand and polish for future releases.    … Expand
  9. Agmaer
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This is by the best Sonic game to come out in the decade, the atmosphere is beautiful and the worlds are jam packed with stuff to do, I’ve Spent hours just running around and attacking enemies, while listening to the amazing soundtrack, if you’re new to video games or don’t like how sonic moves around, you can change the style in which the game is presented to an easier setting or changeThis is by the best Sonic game to come out in the decade, the atmosphere is beautiful and the worlds are jam packed with stuff to do, I’ve Spent hours just running around and attacking enemies, while listening to the amazing soundtrack, if you’re new to video games or don’t like how sonic moves around, you can change the style in which the game is presented to an easier setting or change the way Sonic moves around in the world. The Story is also amazing, and the way the characters interact with each other is beautiful, would definitely recommend this to anyone who asks about it… Expand
  10. Alex_5252
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    I Love The Open Zones, The cyberspace Levels Are amazing since they are levels from previous games which brings me nostalgia and the story Man! SONIC IS BACK YALL!
  11. Wh1skers
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    The best Sonic game in over a decade! I feel like people forget this is SEGA's first try at a new formula and are being overly critical, but this is an awesome first try! Looking forward to seeing what Sonic Team does with this new formula.
  12. Gilimaster28
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    A well done sonic game that finally gives us a good sonic game in a long time.
  13. ZekromAmaterasu
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    This is a very solid game that shows Sonic Team is in stepping in the right direction. The open world and combat are very fun to do and the soundtrack is absolutely amazing. Many people will certainly enjoy playing the game.

    There are a few negatives, mainly with the pop in and the cyberspace levels. While the cyberspace levels are enjoyable, they are the weakest part of this game as    This is a very solid game that shows Sonic Team is in stepping in the right direction. The open world and combat are very fun to do and the soundtrack is absolutely amazing. Many people will certainly enjoy playing the game.

    There are a few negatives, mainly with the pop in and the cyberspace levels. While the cyberspace levels are enjoyable, they are the weakest part of this game as they are based on 4 past stages that fans have seen countless times, so I'd certainly want to see more variety on it. Some may argue that the graphics might not be the greatest, but it does tie back into the pop in issue. If you want less pop in, I recommend playing the Switch version, but if you want 60fps gameplay, then I do recommend PC or PS5 versions.

    Overall, very fun and enjoyable game that is very much worth playing.    … Expand
  14. bigfungus100
    Nov 21, 2022
    3
    Just not all its hyped up to be, mediocre at best, needs more content in the game for it to actually be good.
  15. GamingTruth
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    A love letter to Sonic fans. A exciting and bold new direction that brings back fans of both the classic and adventure era. Sonic Team weren't joking when they said they wanted to “win” again. And boy did they absolutely win with this one. Reference after reference for the die hard fans and a phenomenal and addicting gameplay loop that will keep you from putting down the controller. It’sA love letter to Sonic fans. A exciting and bold new direction that brings back fans of both the classic and adventure era. Sonic Team weren't joking when they said they wanted to “win” again. And boy did they absolutely win with this one. Reference after reference for the die hard fans and a phenomenal and addicting gameplay loop that will keep you from putting down the controller. It’s not perfect, but if this is the new foundation of the series be excited.

    Bravo, Sonic Team. Bravo.    … Expand
  16. rockma
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Its peak fiction,really is pretty good, good job to sonic team,morio kishimoto and the team
  17. Byalex
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good game gggogndksiskwnwjwiwksnskskwndksnsnwkwkwndbdkdndbebebeisndndiwnsbejwnsbsjsisw8wkbejekdndne dbd… Expand
  18. chokinbunny
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    The most fun I've had with a Sonic game since Adventure 2. I'd give it a 9 but the fun factor and the music outweigh the pop in issues. Which were my only problem with the game. Include the no cringey voice acting for the first time in almost 20 years and this is an absolute winner.
  19. obiwan_34
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    El juego mas divertido, adictivo y mejor diseñado de los últimos 20 años, desde el principio mundos llenos de variedad, puzzles, carreras y desafíos a cada cual mas loco, hacía años que no me lo pasaba tan bien con un videojuego, este es el camino sin duda para SEGA, esto ya es historia del genero de plataformas en 3D.
  20. TheBlueBlur
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Este me parece el mejor sonic en 3D y quizas en general que hemos tenido
    Una zona abierta increible con islas que tienes que pasar horas para tener al 100%, no aburre, es intuitivo, poco a poco mejoras en el combate y sabes mejor que hacer para tener mas velocidad, la ambientacion y la musica es increible como en todo sonic, los cyberspace la verdad me gustaron porque el mundo abierto me    Este me parece el mejor sonic en 3D y quizas en general que hemos tenido
    Una zona abierta increible con islas que tienes que pasar horas para tener al 100%, no aburre, es intuitivo, poco a poco mejoras en el combate y sabes mejor que hacer para tener mas velocidad, la ambientacion y la musica es increible como en todo sonic, los cyberspace la verdad me gustaron porque el mundo abierto me dio una gran exploracion pero extrañaba esa accion veloz por una linea, solo que queria que fueran mas duraderos, en un futuro puede ser mejor
    Y LA HISTORIA ES MAGNIFICA, comprenlo mi gente, es el mejor sonic hasta la fecha    … Expand
  21. Josscris
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Excelente regreso de Sonic sin duda un gran juego que vale la pena disfrutar
  22. Wixy
    Nov 9, 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 a lot of new combat moves and    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 a lot 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 franchise!

    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
  23. GrandChaos
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    After many years finally a good sonic game with great story and gameplay
    This game is a masterpiece
  24. Stormsurge1990
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    The game is amazing. My fav sonic game is adventures and this game is coming really close to dethroning that for me. Everybody wants adventures 3 this game is the closest to adventures 3 we are going to get until sonic team actually makes sa3
  25. backpack123
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    while the game has some jank and the cycle for progression can get a little boring late into the game. that's not to say that this is a bad game. i had a lot of fun with it. this is a good game that's a bit rough around the edges. but a good first step that can be easily improved on in the future.
  26. App5_2
    Nov 9, 2022
    9
    Sonic Frontiers is finally bringing back the old sonic with its open-zone gameplay. Its storytelling and gameplay are the best parts of the game, with fixed characters who were treated badly in the previous sonic games. The only thing lacking in this game is pop-ins which doesn't bother you that much since this game is super fun. Sonic Frontiers is a new polished game and a step up to theSonic Frontiers is finally bringing back the old sonic with its open-zone gameplay. Its storytelling and gameplay are the best parts of the game, with fixed characters who were treated badly in the previous sonic games. The only thing lacking in this game is pop-ins which doesn't bother you that much since this game is super fun. Sonic Frontiers is a new polished game and a step up to the franchise and a good sonic game that I'v played so far.… Expand
  27. Heartww
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Good Game So Beautiful I like this game oh my god
    Sonic Fronteirs is Awesome
  28. theguyy
    Nov 9, 2022
    9
    My dream Sonic game is finally a reality. I hope Sonic Team sticks with this format and improves upon it in the future. Definitely check it out if you've been eyeing the Sonic series.
  29. Rolf22
    Nov 9, 2022
    9
    Amidst all the criticism this game turned out to be one of the best Sonic games in years. The open world is the highlight, being a joy to explore because of Sonic's hefty moveset, and Cyberspace is no slouch either, being just long enough to give brief periods of rest before continuing your search of the Starfall Islands. And unlike Colors, Forces, and Generations, this game is mostlyAmidst all the criticism this game turned out to be one of the best Sonic games in years. The open world is the highlight, being a joy to explore because of Sonic's hefty moveset, and Cyberspace is no slouch either, being just long enough to give brief periods of rest before continuing your search of the Starfall Islands. And unlike Colors, Forces, and Generations, this game is mostly 3d, which is a huge plus in my opinion. Hands down this one is now in my favorite Sonic games of all time along with Adventure 2 and Unleashed.… Expand
  30. StarRushx26
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing!!! The Starfall Island’s are very fun to play, the first Titan Boss Figth is very epic, the fishing minigame is really fun, the cyberspace level’s are very fun, the formula still need’s to be polished a little so that they surpass Sonic Generations, the history and the game in general need to be more big in the duration, but this game is incredible and dont need to beThis game is amazing!!! The Starfall Island’s are very fun to play, the first Titan Boss Figth is very epic, the fishing minigame is really fun, the cyberspace level’s are very fun, the formula still need’s to be polished a little so that they surpass Sonic Generations, the history and the game in general need to be more big in the duration, but this game is incredible and dont need to be compared with 2006 and Boom like the “““Professional critics””” said, this game is the Future of the Sonic Games and im so happy for that!… 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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