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. Lucky_Starlight
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    Frontiers is a spark of home for this franchise and i recommend everyone to play this game.
    I played it for 30 hours and have some points to talk about.
    The art direction is... questionable. Sometimes it feels like a bunch of random stuff in the same place and the first island looks generic and those rails in the air makes the game looks a little awful but the titans design are awesome and    Frontiers is a spark of home for this franchise and i recommend everyone to play this game.
    I played it for 30 hours and have some points to talk about.
    The art direction is... questionable.
    Sometimes it feels like a bunch of random stuff in the same place and the first island looks generic and those rails in the air makes the game looks a little awful but the titans design are awesome and chaos and ares are both incredible visually.
    The ost and sound design is incredible and makes you feel everything they want to show to you.
    The story is about something deeper than i expected and the writing is very better, sonic feels more like idw Sonic but at the same time Pontaff Sonic.
    He don't take things seriously but he cares about the consequences of it and he also sound more mature and comprehensive.
    The feel of speed in this game is awesome, the gameplay is intuitive and the combat is great and creative.
    All i can say is this game isn't perfect but isn't they fault cause i know how develop a game is and time and manpower is important.
    This game have much inconsistency but I think it can be fixed in next game.    … Expand
  2. Bakey
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoyed this game! Good controls, story and pretty decent presentation. My only issues are the lots of pop in and the final boss was pretty mid, but i still really liked the direction this game took and the risk it made. Please SEGA keep this trend going!… Expand
  3. JoelMama_
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    this game is everything I'd hoped for! amazing soundtrack, interesting story and great gameplay with fluid combat. I can't wait to see how they approach the next instalment in the open World Series for Sonic!!
  4. Oswald2610
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The only thing that I don't like is chaos island being 90% 2D sections just like colours, and the ending feels rushed and the final boss fight was not great, but other that this game is amazing, I highly recommended.… Expand
  5. Alakashmu
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    Honestly a really great game and a darn good sonic game. There were a lot of aspects of the game I enjoyed. Loved the super sonic boss fights and the combat while simple, does a great job of delivering an enjoyable experience. This is arguably the best sonic has controlled in years and manages to make the boost format work for me, in the open zone sections that is. There are also theHonestly a really great game and a darn good sonic game. There were a lot of aspects of the game I enjoyed. Loved the super sonic boss fights and the combat while simple, does a great job of delivering an enjoyable experience. This is arguably the best sonic has controlled in years and manages to make the boost format work for me, in the open zone sections that is. There are also the cyberspace levels which are essentially special stages in this game and are not even required. These are probably my least favorite part of the game as while they can be fun to speed run, the control can be customized and the physics are a little weird for me. The story and writing are honestly some of the best I’ve seen from the series. I was engrossed the whole time and the writing finally seems like these characters are being understood and this is also reflected in the voice acting. The direction these voice actors take breathe new life into these characters, and can be surprising that these actors have voiced some of these characters for years. Overall, I think the game takes the sonic series in the right direction and hope that they can continue to build and improve upon this game in the future.… Expand
  6. hatergonnahate1
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    The music in this game carries the impact of the story! The battle are fun too! I love just running around with Sonic in an open zone like this? why wasn't this done sooner Sega!?
  7. Luc101
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    I love this game! Great story Great music!! I love the enemies designs the battle are fun too. Well done Sega.
  8. balibali418
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Has a few tiny shortcomings but the positives outweigh any negativity I could say, by far the best Controlling 3D Sonic in the past 15 or so years, and finally a good, engaging story, and holy damn... Super Sonic is the best he has ever been freaking EVER.

    OST also goes extremely hard but that's a given when it comes to Sonic.
  9. KingKeksi
    Nov 14, 2022
    0
    The pop in and the awkward voice acting just ruins this franchise that used to once be good
  10. callmobsequious
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    really a great step forward for the sonic franchise, loved every moment of it. if I had to make a complaint id say the camera can get a bit wonky at times but even thats easy to look past with the sheer amount of awesome this game has to offer. soundtrack is mindblowing, gameplay is very fun if sonics usual style is your thing, and the little bonus content like the fishing minigame is veryreally a great step forward for the sonic franchise, loved every moment of it. if I had to make a complaint id say the camera can get a bit wonky at times but even thats easy to look past with the sheer amount of awesome this game has to offer. soundtrack is mindblowing, gameplay is very fun if sonics usual style is your thing, and the little bonus content like the fishing minigame is very charming. all in all, if you enjoy the sonic franchises gameplay style, i 100% recommend giving this game a go :)… Expand
  11. Redbromer
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers es un paso en la dirección correcta que la franquicia debe tomar, nada en comparacion con la llamada "Meta Era"
    El Gameplay es Adictivo y lleno de Posibilidades, batallas de jefes epicas y necesarias con super Sonic, y la historia da un paso adelante a comparación de Sonic Forces.
    Mis problemas serian con el aspecto tecnicos como el popping, la cuarta isla COMPLETAMENTE    Sonic Frontiers es un paso en la dirección correcta que la franquicia debe tomar, nada en comparacion con la llamada "Meta Era"
    El Gameplay es Adictivo y lleno de Posibilidades, batallas de jefes epicas y necesarias con super Sonic, y la historia da un paso adelante a comparación de Sonic Forces.
    Mis problemas serian con el aspecto tecnicos como el popping, la cuarta isla COMPLETAMENTE VACIA y una batalla final decepcionante, y espero que eso se mejore en juegos futuros    … Expand
  12. TheJhosLOL
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic Frontiers is a rellay good presentation for a promising future for the franchise.
    The gameplay, music, bosses and open world design are great, and the plot is the most interesting one since Sonic Unleashed, and also the estetic of the open zones remembered me playing Sonic Adventure and Unleashed.
    It lacks on the final boss, which is dissapointing, and sometimes upgrading the habilities tends to be really easy when you find out that big the cat and the cyloop give you skill points. And sometimes the cyberspce phisics tends to be weird to control, but you can get used to.
    In general is a really good game, one of the best 3D games, but far from perfect.    … Expand
  13. denizycl
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This is the right direction for the franchise. I really loved it. You should try it.
  14. JaniacTheHedgie
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    This game is great! Just needed to leave this here since a certain YouTube fanbase review bombed this.

    I love how Sonic moves, his attacks, the world and the story, which is the best it's been since Adventure. The only problems I have are with the Cyberspace levels, the constant 2D on certain areas of the map, and the final boss is quite anticlimactic. That, and a certain part in the    This game is great! Just needed to leave this here since a certain YouTube fanbase review bombed this.

    I love how Sonic moves, his attacks, the world and the story, which is the best it's been since Adventure. The only problems I have are with the Cyberspace levels, the constant 2D on certain areas of the map, and the final boss is quite anticlimactic. That, and a certain part in the story that just felt rushed.

    But overall, I think this game is great and, if not the best, is definitely laying groundworks for something greater in the future. If someone at SEGA sees this, please ignore the Dunkey fanbase, they're just being mean hearted to get Dunkey's attention. It's not his fault, he just needs to get his audience straight. But yeah, listen to the actual reviews with actual criticisms, not reviews just being made because "Dunkey said it."    … Expand
  15. Pariskaze
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Huge step in the right direction for Sonic! Enjoyed this game from start to finish and the music is one of the best in the series. While not a perfect game the good out weights the bad. You can truly see the love and passion out into this game!
  16. TaleDude
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    Sonic's new adventure is quite possibly the best 3D game in the series right next to Sonic Adventure 1 and 2! Controls are a perfect blend of the older 3D controls alongside the boost formula. The story may be more on the simple side, but the character moments and the new character, Sage is amazing!
    For any that are worried about the overworld, I can say with full confidence that the    Sonic's new adventure is quite possibly the best 3D game in the series right next to Sonic Adventure 1 and 2! Controls are a perfect blend of the older 3D controls alongside the boost formula. The story may be more on the simple side, but the character moments and the new character, Sage is amazing!
    For any that are worried about the overworld, I can say with full confidence that the overworld is really fun to explore and Sonic's speed makes it really easy to explore most of each main overworld. There are methods of fast travel in case you dont want to run around all over the place, but I wont share how to get them and it would be best for you all to figure it out as you play.

    Issues with the game:
    This is just a nitpick, but I'm personally not a fan of the 2D platforming, especially when the 3D platforming is so much fun. I wont say its not enjoyable. It has its moments, but I would much rather there be more 3D platforming than 2D.
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    The final part of the game is a bit of a disappointment in comparison to the all of the amazing moments in the game and it can lead you to feeling confused if youre not prepared for it.
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    Theres a part in the game thats actually the second half of another area, but they decided to label as something new. I'm sure there is a technical reason for separating them, but it would be better to label it as a (part 2) rather than naming it something else.
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    To conclude, Sonic Frontiers is an amazing game and an exciting direction Sonic Team can take it that will make general gamers and the fans really pleased! If youre a Sonic fan, this is a MUST BUY and if youre just a gamer wondering if this game is worth the $60, it is but please be aware that the story is more on the simple side is more focused on characters and lore building. If a deep story is something youre looking for in a game, I don't think this will be for you. However, if gameplay and one of the best experiences in controlling sonic is what you want, then this is totally worth it!    … Expand
  17. Mobsdestroyer
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    A great game that creates a linchpin for the future of sonic games. Great character development, fun combat system and an enjoyable open world setting as well as the cyberspace.
  18. Aphex666
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Best sonic game in a long time, last island feels a little rushed but apart from that I loved every minute of it
  19. DTSV
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    I would have given this an 8, but thanks to the review bombers I have to give it a ten

    My only real problems is that it has inconsistent momentum physics and the Drop Dash is unnecessary.

    Besides that it’s a genuinely great experience and an exceptional first steps in a fully open world 3D Sonic Game

    However SONIC TEAM NEEDS A LOT MORE THAN 15 PEOPLE GEEZUS
  20. ForRealDonut
    Nov 14, 2022
    6
    It is important to know that I rated Forces a 5. If I could give this game a 6.5 on Metacritic, I would.

    Pros: - Better than Forces - Established characters are treated with respect in terms of writing - Could be a template for a better future game - Running around the open zones at max speed can be enjoyable and is novel Cons: - The collectibles and progression system are    It is important to know that I rated Forces a 5. If I could give this game a 6.5 on Metacritic, I would.

    Pros:
    - Better than Forces
    - Established characters are treated with respect in terms of writing
    - Could be a template for a better future game
    - Running around the open zones at max speed can be enjoyable and is novel

    Cons:
    - The collectibles and progression system are borderline meaningless
    - The cutscene quality and story presentation are extremely poor
    - Enemy attacks often poorly telegraphed or obscured visually
    - Cyberspace levels use the same 4 tilesets, several are literal copy-paste levels from other Sonic games
    - 2D stages still a thing despite the absence of Classic Sonic
    - One of the most baffling decisions ever made in gaming for the final boss fight    … Expand
  21. Tellah
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Easily the best sonic game, absolute fireeeee! Great gameplay, great story, great music, great graphics, i have so little that i dont find amazing
  22. FrostyMcNugs
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    The music is super well written and memorable and the movement is very fluid and fun. The combat is a little repetitive, like with most action games such as the Batman trilogy, Spider-Man, even God of War; however, it's an amazing change of pace from more traditional Sonic games with your ONLY attack is the homing shot. I'd say this is probably the best Sonic game since Sonic and the BlackThe music is super well written and memorable and the movement is very fluid and fun. The combat is a little repetitive, like with most action games such as the Batman trilogy, Spider-Man, even God of War; however, it's an amazing change of pace from more traditional Sonic games with your ONLY attack is the homing shot. I'd say this is probably the best Sonic game since Sonic and the Black night or maybe Sonic Unleashed. Definitely get it a try!… Expand
  23. 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.
  24. Meerkat1
    Nov 14, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is fun. People hate is because the ending is unfinished, and while that is a problem, the game is good overall. The story was very well written and a lot more detailed than any story since 2006.… Expand
  25. RyCalamo
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    A fantastic new formula for years to come. Sonic hasn’t felt so fresh in so long, with this new style of gameplay his future is looking very bright. The “Open-Zone” style of gameplay with Sonic exploring very large areas with tons of secrets, collectibles, enemies, and bosses combined with the more linear modern Sonic boost levels found around the islands make for a fantastic gameplayA fantastic new formula for years to come. Sonic hasn’t felt so fresh in so long, with this new style of gameplay his future is looking very bright. The “Open-Zone” style of gameplay with Sonic exploring very large areas with tons of secrets, collectibles, enemies, and bosses combined with the more linear modern Sonic boost levels found around the islands make for a fantastic gameplay loop. The game is not without issue, it can be buggy at times and the pop in can get annoying but these don’t ruin the experience. Also bringing back the fun narrative Sonic games used to have is a great time. Overall a very fun game that you will not regret purchasing.… Expand
  26. megamangomon
    Nov 14, 2022
    6
    Exciting for the future of sonic, game gives you some hope for the next installment. Other than being a good start, the game is very repetitive and empty. And lacks polish. Overall 6/10 game is a decent enough for a passing grade, but by no means a masterpeice.
  27. Mika00
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    It's not a perfect game. The pop in is quite bad, cyberspace could seriously use more level themes and more original level designs, and platforms look quite out of place. A lot of this stuff personally doesn't bother me, but I can see how it would for others. However, the open zone is so fun, controls are very customizable, the story is engaging and does a great job in fixing the timeline.It's not a perfect game. The pop in is quite bad, cyberspace could seriously use more level themes and more original level designs, and platforms look quite out of place. A lot of this stuff personally doesn't bother me, but I can see how it would for others. However, the open zone is so fun, controls are very customizable, the story is engaging and does a great job in fixing the timeline. And the music... THE MUSIC.

    You can feel the love that was poured into this game, and I hope that they stick with thia formula for a long time. If it was and just based on my personal feelings, I'd give it a full 10. However, I acknowledge that the next games will need to step it up to bring the best out of this formula, so I feel an 8, bordering on a 9, is fair.    … Expand
  28. wakamuyo
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    A welcome return to form for the Hedgehog, this game manages to toe the line between an exciting entry for dedicated fans of the series and newbies alike.

    While there are some major balancing flaws in the gameplay, and the quality takes a slight dive in the middle of its runtime, the ambition of Sonic Team still shines through in their newest venture. High speed boost gameplay, (mostly)    A welcome return to form for the Hedgehog, this game manages to toe the line between an exciting entry for dedicated fans of the series and newbies alike.

    While there are some major balancing flaws in the gameplay, and the quality takes a slight dive in the middle of its runtime, the ambition of Sonic Team still shines through in their newest venture. High speed boost gameplay, (mostly) satisfying overworld exploration, and a flashy combat system tie this package together with a story that, for once, isn't complete schlock.

    8/10    … Expand
  29. jr2516
    Nov 14, 2022
    0
    Not good. Sonic should’ve never went open zone. Boring. Sonic Generations was the last good 3D Sonic. Definitely not worth $60. Sonic Team disappoints me.
  30. Bertiebotbean
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Overall a very satisfying game with an engaging open world and strong story. A great step forward for the Blue Blur in gaming, while there are some slight issues with the environment such as pop in I would still say that it doesn't distract or detract from the immersive gameplay and characters. I recommend buying and playing for yourself even if you've never played a Sonic game before.
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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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