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. Geno1401
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    The right step for the franchise. The future has never been so bright, Sonic Bros.
  2. BigalsBagels
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    A great new mix for Sonic! I loved the open zone setting, the zooming around and combat was a blast. Cyberspace levels were dope, rather addicting actually. I was pleasantly surprised. If you're on the fence, you won't be disappointed.
  3. GioxRD
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Un nuevo aire para Sonic, una historia bastante buena que te deja pegado al juego, sountrack hermoso, los personajes bien relacionados con Sonic y peleas frenéticas, sin duda de los mejores Sonic que existen
  4. EnoughNonsense
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Not sure I've ever disagreed with the general critical reception more. Feels like we weren't even playing the same game? Finnicky platforming? It's never been more fast, precise or intuitive. The graphics are more then good enough if nothing fancy. Story is better then it has any business being. Open world works great for sonic because traversal is fun. It all works even if it's got a fewNot sure I've ever disagreed with the general critical reception more. Feels like we weren't even playing the same game? Finnicky platforming? It's never been more fast, precise or intuitive. The graphics are more then good enough if nothing fancy. Story is better then it has any business being. Open world works great for sonic because traversal is fun. It all works even if it's got a few rough edges.

    Honestly probably my favorite overall sonic game, it's just such a complete package and so much more then I expected. My GOTY in a year with Elden Ring.

    Edit: Honestly forgot the combat, a historical sore point for the series which is actually extremely good this time around with a fun varied moveset and a skill tree that keeps things fresh. It's been so terrible so long and it's suddenly something I look forward to! Crazy! Just a little bonus point.    … Expand
  5. Apolm
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Game in general is a masterpiece to me, haven't felt this amazed by this franchise since unleashed, i'm in love with this game, thank you, Sonic.
  6. EnergyTheFox
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Just an absolute marvel. Love this game and mostly everything about it, Please don't pass it up.
  7. Kidderaang
    Nov 13, 2022
    5
    As a long time sonic fan, sonic frontiers has disappointed me. I think ian flynns story was overhyped and not much happened. Sonic & Knuckles characterization was great! Tails was cool too, but maybe too on the nose with the writing. And amy...is fine but a little boring. I miss her Sonic X days. She had a lot more personality when Lisa Ortiz was voicing her. The open world is superAs a long time sonic fan, sonic frontiers has disappointed me. I think ian flynns story was overhyped and not much happened. Sonic & Knuckles characterization was great! Tails was cool too, but maybe too on the nose with the writing. And amy...is fine but a little boring. I miss her Sonic X days. She had a lot more personality when Lisa Ortiz was voicing her. The open world is super repetitive and the cyber space levels are even worse than forces. I do think the next game can be better, but they've got a ways to go. Vocal songs and titan bosses go hard tho.… Expand
  8. majikali
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    If you're used to Sonic games or just starting out on fast paced games this is actually pretty fun. I'm only at the beginning right now but I really enjoy it!
  9. SilvrSez
    Nov 13, 2022
    5
    Sonic Frontiers is not a game I had very high expectations for. The game did surpass those expectations but not by much. The open zone feels incredibly lifeless. They are empty, filled with what feels like randomly placed rails, springs, dash panels, and other various sonic assets. They don't really feel like places, more like test stages with themes. It's not entirely unfun though, it canSonic Frontiers is not a game I had very high expectations for. The game did surpass those expectations but not by much. The open zone feels incredibly lifeless. They are empty, filled with what feels like randomly placed rails, springs, dash panels, and other various sonic assets. They don't really feel like places, more like test stages with themes. It's not entirely unfun though, it can be a little fun sometimes. What isn't fun at all are the cyberspace levels. A complete downgrade from the boost levels we saw in Unleashed, Colors, Generations, and somehow even Forces. While the levels can have decent design sometimes (mostly because they take them from better games) Sonic does not control well in the slightest. Everytime I jump I feel like I'm fighting with the game, and Sonic is not fast at all in these levels. These are easily the worst parts of the game, and in my opinion, some of the worst Sonic gameplay we have ever gotten in the history of this franchise. There are some things I do love about this game though. The boss fights at the end of each island are AMAZING and are just super hype, especially with the music they used. The fishing minigame with Big the Cat is also very nice and relaxing, and I enjoyed doing it a lot. Overall, Sonic Frontiers is a game with some highs, but insanely low lows. I do think a casual fan would enjoy this a lot, but if you're a hardcore fan, it's a 50/50 chance you may love or hate this game.… Expand
  10. Jakedematteo
    Nov 14, 2022
    5
    Just boring to me. The worlds generally feel empty with nothing of note in them. The cyberspace stages are fun but the controls are god awful in them. This could be good, but isnt.
  11. eghh
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    this game is unfairly getting review bombed cuz of dunkey fans, you love to see it
  12. Pichuconhi
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Hello people i am here to give sonic frontiers a 10/10 because dunkey fans are review bombing it i hope you understand and good day ladys and gentlemen
  13. ScrambloBumblo
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Keep saying it.
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    Keep saying it.
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  14. An-User
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers in my opinion a 8/10, however thanks to some youtuber's fans review-bombing this game it'll leave a 10 :)
    Please have your own opinion, if you did you wouldn't have all seemingly posted reviews at the same time. And if it is yours, then *someone in particular* pointed to you this place.
  15. SmashingBasil
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Best Sonic game since adventure, hopefully a patch can fix the pop in but other than that super fun with a great soundtrack
  16. DunkeyFan2010
    Nov 17, 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 theSonic 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
  17. jamest000wn
    Nov 18, 2022
    4
    This game is a winning formula, but poorly executed. I genuinely enjoyed running around the open-zones, and the shorter format boost levels are actually fun, but this feels like a game in early development, with too many resources poured into things that don't matter. I won't rehash what everyone else is saying, but here are some of the things that don't make sense:

    -Some cutscenes (ie    This game is a winning formula, but poorly executed. I genuinely enjoyed running around the open-zones, and the shorter format boost levels are actually fun, but this feels like a game in early development, with too many resources poured into things that don't matter. I won't rehash what everyone else is saying, but here are some of the things that don't make sense:

    -Some cutscenes (ie story) are skippable while some aren't (ie animation for bridge being constructed)
    -Floating propeller boxes for items can be broken from all sides except for the bottom
    -Your attack and defense stats automatically level to the max based on your inventory, but you have to sit through a cut scene for every level of your speed or ring level you increase
    -The fishing mini game is programmed to let you aim where you cast, but it doesn't affect the catch rate
    -Fish caught in the mini-pame cycle through in the same order, so there is no such thing as rare catches, or a reason behind why some fish award more/less tokens.
    -You have to cycle through map filters to fast travel, even though the icons stay the same.
    -Sonic gets stuck on most inclines in 2D areas
    -Camera doesn't know how to follow sonic in boss battles
    -You use the same tokens to talk to friends to talk with the main antagonist (who is an NPC sometimes??)
    -The game doesn't stop counting skill points even after you max out your skill tree
    -The map will still alert you that you can level up when you are max level just because you have items in your inventory
    -Parrying in mid-air makes Sonic float. Parrying also doesn't require any timing
    -Most cutscenes are rehashes, and feel like they're added just to pad out game length.
    -Tone of the game is very serious, but when you beat a "challenge" stage, Sonic does a little jig to a midi song that doesn't match the rest of the soundtrack
    -The fourth island is clearly the top half of the first island that was repurposed (but it does have one of the best overworld themes)
    -Lastly, I don't mind any of the music in this game individually, but I wish it followed a consistent theme. Like stick to all emo, or stick to all EDM, or do jazzy little jingles. Nothing about this game feels consistent, just a bunch of ideas that the team floated and then realized they didn't have time to edit.    … Expand
  18. Gorillaburro
    Nov 27, 2022
    4
    Really Fun,but with a bad level design,boring soundtrack and has many bugs/glitches.would rate higher If wasn't 60 dólares.
  19. dharma
    Nov 21, 2022
    6
    At this point, Sonic Team should simply give up its flagship franchise to a third party developer, who can do the job better. The ideas are there: an open world Sonic. The gameplay loop is also better than previous entries, but heck, the game looked so bland in comparison to its main 'competitor', the Mario games that you will be essentially bored to death. It is a step in the rightAt this point, Sonic Team should simply give up its flagship franchise to a third party developer, who can do the job better. The ideas are there: an open world Sonic. The gameplay loop is also better than previous entries, but heck, the game looked so bland in comparison to its main 'competitor', the Mario games that you will be essentially bored to death. It is a step in the right direction and at the very least the game engine is solid enough for the next game to be better.… Expand
  20. bf_jeje
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    I love it! The world is sooooooo huge. There is a vast world to discover. A lot of things to do. A very intriguing story. I recommend it. I would put a 9.5, because of the pooping, but we don't have that option on metacritic, so I'll put a 10.
  21. MRMOON
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can say without a doubt, this is my all time favorite Sonic game, and that this is possibly one of the greatest of all time.

    In an age where everything is taken literal, Frontiers takes a steep dive into the symbolic. Through mesmerizing imagery and grandiose music, the director confronts the players with their struggles in faith and understanding. This game goes to show that you don't need to understand a game in order to feel it. And I felt every minute of this one.    … Expand
  22. wiiroy
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    I don’t know what some critics are smoking. This game is genuinely amazing. It’s like Sonic, Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey mixed together. Even Shadow of the Colossus is in here. It should be a hot news item, how much of an achievement it is, and how Sonic Team has finally cracked the code to an incredible Sonic game.

    The Sonic stuff is the best I’ve played; the controls are    I don’t know what some critics are smoking. This game is genuinely amazing. It’s like Sonic, Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey mixed together. Even Shadow of the Colossus is in here. It should be a hot news item, how much of an achievement it is, and how Sonic Team has finally cracked the code to an incredible Sonic game.

    The Sonic stuff is the best I’ve played; the controls are tight, the speed is fast and fun, the open world and the cyberspace levels are excellent. It’s “Breath of the Wild” because the open world is fun to explore, and you’re always running into new puzzles and collecting things that make you stronger by increasing your power and speed.

    It’s “Super Mario Odyssey” because you’re always solving little overworld puzzles to get some reward, very similar to the Moons in that game. It’s very rewarding and motivating.

    Critics have criticised the visuals. Again, I don’t know what they’re smoking. Maybe their standards are too high? Not every game has to look like God of War. I think it looks really beautiful and impressive. It’s true that there is pop-in on the overworld rail puzzles, but even this is not nearly as bad as some critics have said. Did they play a pre-patch version that had worse pop-in than the release date version? Because what I played is really not that bad, you can see many rails and platforms far into the distance.

    Some critics have criticised the combat. Again, what on Earth are they smoking? The major bosses, like those in Shadow of the Colossus, are equal parts puzzle and awesome spectacle. They’re freakin’ rad. And the general combat with smaller enemies is so much fun - it’s so deep now, it’s crazy. Sonic has so many cool combat moves (that you unlock through rpg-style progression), and it’s just fun to earn them and toy around with them. The only games with deeper combat are those that are dedicated fighting games, like Devil May Cry - is that what the critics were expecting? And it’s honestly surprisingly not that far off. Yes, I agree that some enemy designs could be more interesting, but there actually are some really cool enemy designs in here already. Anyway, the critics have lost the plot. The game is bloody good. I’d recommend it to anyone for the full asking price.    … Expand
  23. gandolfo1984
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    De los mejores juegos de Sonic, no hay que hacer caso a los críticos que muchas no son imparciales
  24. frederik1478
    Dec 7, 2022
    8
    This is the best Sonic game I have played.

    Just from the first second title Scream music sit in you know you're going to play something with a more mellow tone. I like how the characters feel more deep in this game. they have done in a while and the most dark tone helps in the character to say what they feel? I truly enjoyed my time with the story and care about everybody . And the    This is the best Sonic game I have played.

    Just from the first second title Scream music sit in you know you're going to play something with a more mellow tone.

    I like how the characters feel more deep in this game. they have done in a while and the most dark tone helps in the character to say what they feel? I truly enjoyed my time with the story and care about everybody .

    And the world Feels Good travel and relaxing I had a wonderful time playing this game. I feel so relaxed and happy

    Dr eggman's memos of really interesting to listening to when I would recommend getting the Midway through the game and just fishing with big the cat is really relaxing.

    The combat is fine , i taking difficulty down too easy because I didn't really combat is fun to do so I just said the game do it for me and I got a platinum trophy so I enjoyed it .    … Expand
  25. Arman--2000
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Sonic is back. After 5 years of waiting and a decade of mostlyh dissapointing games this is a real treat to the longtime fans.
  26. Sfex3champion
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Did not expect to have as much fun as I have been on a Sonic game. Exceptional game from start to finish Ignore the critics they have no clue on what a game is supposed to be.

    Fast fluid and fun the open world is like a skate ring with endless loops and puzzles with mini rewards. The actual levels are a throwback to the classic sonic game short and sweet with exceptional soundtrack too.    Did not expect to have as much fun as I have been on a Sonic game. Exceptional game from start to finish Ignore the critics they have no clue on what a game is supposed to be.

    Fast fluid and fun the open world is like a skate ring with endless loops and puzzles with mini rewards. The actual levels are a throwback to the classic sonic game short and sweet with exceptional soundtrack too.

    I loved this game a little too much thank you for putting a smile to my face Sega. This is my game of the year for sure.    … Expand
  27. hunteralpha
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    A true master piece, sega did a great job here, after a while sonic cames back
  28. Ajenjo33
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Este juego es la gran sorpresa del año junto a XBC3 y ambos titulos lo mas infravalorados de este año.
    This game is the big surprise of the year along with XBC3 and both titles are the most underrated this year.
  29. TalionSwift
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    while the game might not be perfect , it is really fun. Yeah the overworld is a little drab in places, and the pop-in is a little distracting. The actual feel of the gameplay is great. I love the digital worlds, the combat actually feels kind of nice too. I hope they keep this formula for more sonic games to come. And that they refine some of the elements. If they do that on the next game,while the game might not be perfect , it is really fun. Yeah the overworld is a little drab in places, and the pop-in is a little distracting. The actual feel of the gameplay is great. I love the digital worlds, the combat actually feels kind of nice too. I hope they keep this formula for more sonic games to come. And that they refine some of the elements. If they do that on the next game, it could easily be a 10… Expand
  30. GaboRabo
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    The game ain't nothing perfect, but as a long time fan, it's nothing but a 10/10 for me, the highs are higher than ever, and the lows are fewer and personally forgivable. There's room for improvement, but that just makes me more excited for the next step, 'cause I absolutely love the direction they are going for. Not only the best Sonic Game in a decade, but it is also one of the bests ofThe game ain't nothing perfect, but as a long time fan, it's nothing but a 10/10 for me, the highs are higher than ever, and the lows are fewer and personally forgivable. There's room for improvement, but that just makes me more excited for the next step, 'cause I absolutely love the direction they are going for. Not only the best Sonic Game in a decade, but it is also one of the bests of the franchise, maybe even top 1, depending on who you ask.

    Between my favorite points are the story, the pacing, the settings and the soundtrack. ^^    … Expand
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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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