Sonic Frontiers

 PlayStation 5
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8.2

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  1. sourghost
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Game looked horrible when it was first shown off BUT I'm happy to say this game has had a amazing turn around and is very fun to play. A step in the right direction. Would recommend! Go give it a try!
  2. Bagle
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    So since I ACTUALLY played the game I’m gonna be giving this a two thumbs up since it’s the most fun Sonic game I’ve played In awhile, especially after how dreadful Forces was.

    But anyway go try this game, you might really like it Also to Dunkey fans: Y’all not smart by review bombing the game, you’ve just proven that you don’t like seeing Sonic fans happy and it shows.
  3. Ezemryt
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    After 24ish hours to 100% the game, during which time I realized I didn't need to collect every collectible in order to do so, I can say I genuinely had fun playing a video game in a long time. There were some sections that I felt were rather problematic but in general the gameplay was fun and both the music and visuals made me want to keep running around the areas. However, my main issuesAfter 24ish hours to 100% the game, during which time I realized I didn't need to collect every collectible in order to do so, I can say I genuinely had fun playing a video game in a long time. There were some sections that I felt were rather problematic but in general the gameplay was fun and both the music and visuals made me want to keep running around the areas. However, my main issues with the game were that some of the story mini games made me feel an unbridled rage and some situations left me clueless as to what I needed to do with the hint system being nearly useless. Of these situations my least favorite events were, one, where sonic leapt off a raised bridge and you had to do a freefall in order to reach the ground, however, you were timed and the slightest mistake could leave you low on time or failing the quest meaning you had to actively choose to avoid the orange rings and springs and just speed dive to the ground. And my second instance that left me befuddled was the first time I encountered the enemy that just straight up drowns you. It may just be a skill issue but I didn't realize I had to stomp to escape the enemy until I got the clue in the game over sequence. I had simply assumed I needed to jump more and faster in order to break out of the thing. That said, even with these issues I had a truly wonderful time and after taking a quick break from the game I will be returning to it to play it more. Also if you own the game on PC I would greatly recommend installing Hedgemod manager in order to disable the camera locking onto the umbrella enemy. It's a major quality of life improvement.… Expand
  4. JeSuisMrCraft
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Do not listen tp dunkey fans, they can't make up their own opinions. Play the game yourself.
  5. Commotion
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    Absolutely loved the new Sonic, I hope the quirks and oddities get improved upon for the next releases. This marks a really good framework for the next games, hopefully in the same way SA1 was the blueprint for all games until 2006. The controls feel good, the music is great, bosses are fun and cybespace stages feel good to get right. The game isn't perfect and at times it could've doneAbsolutely loved the new Sonic, I hope the quirks and oddities get improved upon for the next releases. This marks a really good framework for the next games, hopefully in the same way SA1 was the blueprint for all games until 2006. The controls feel good, the music is great, bosses are fun and cybespace stages feel good to get right. The game isn't perfect and at times it could've done with more polish, but the groundwork is there for it to be improved in sequels.… Expand
  6. Nobodyplay
    Nov 14, 2022
    0
    De los peores juegos del año, aburrido a mas no poder, y la calidad grafica es pesima
  7. Seppukuma451
    Nov 14, 2022
    7
    Iv played about 5 hours of this game. Which is more than dunkey played lmao
  8. retr0_1992
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This game isn't perfect, far from it, but it's my new favourite Sonic game and one of my top 3 favourites games of all time. Because it made me feel something that no other game has made me feel. All technical issues or possible bugs that the game have are nothing compared to the hype that super sonic boss fights made me feel and the fact that I cried several times with the plot and theThis game isn't perfect, far from it, but it's my new favourite Sonic game and one of my top 3 favourites games of all time. Because it made me feel something that no other game has made me feel. All technical issues or possible bugs that the game have are nothing compared to the hype that super sonic boss fights made me feel and the fact that I cried several times with the plot and the development of the characters I've grown up with. That's why this game is 10 for me, it's a flawed game, but I don't care at all… Expand
  9. Ifo
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This is an Amazing game don't let dunkey fool you. Also big fishing is peak gaming.
  10. donkeykongrulez
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    The game is truly a step forward for sonic, a really great experience from start to finish!
  11. vinizzz
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Incrível, o melhor Sonic que já joguei, a experiência em mundo aberto, e a liberdade que o Sonic tem são incríveis
  12. Overdrive22
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game, glad to see SEGA get their sh*t together. The characters feel refreshed after a long period of stagnation, the gameplay is fun & experimental & the OST is filled with bangers. Definitely recommend… Expand
  13. rockma
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Its peak fiction,really is pretty good, good job to sonic team,morio kishimoto and the team
  14. Zeadly
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    The return of an icon of gaming. I can not stress enough how much this game means to people who love Sonic.
  15. Einjer-pr7
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Rápido frenético y adictivo un juego muy disfrutable con una banda sonora buenísima.
    Muy muy divertido
  16. Karbon_Franz
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers clearly marks the right direction for new Sonic games. Not only through the Open Zone concept and the fantastic way the character is controlled, but also by the depth of the narrative, the characters' relationships, the continuity it finally establishes with the previous titles. The game has flaws, but it deserves all the praise it's getting frrom the fans, for it renewsSonic Frontiers clearly marks the right direction for new Sonic games. Not only through the Open Zone concept and the fantastic way the character is controlled, but also by the depth of the narrative, the characters' relationships, the continuity it finally establishes with the previous titles. The game has flaws, but it deserves all the praise it's getting frrom the fans, for it renews and experiments in so many ways that it is a clear success as it is.
    Sonic needed this game, the fans needed it, and the development team needed it as well. Good job Sonic Tea, and may the next games be better and better.    … Expand
  17. sugarpixel
    Nov 14, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’d give it a 7.5 if I could, fyi. My favorite part about this game was the use of past lore and building upon it, as well as the more serious take on Sonic in general and its characterizations again. I’ve been an avid Sonic fan ever since I was a kid, and I won’t lie, the Adventure era more or less is the only style of the games I genuinely love. Another thing I enjoyed about the Adventure era was the generally more serious tone they had alongside well-written dialogue. So as you can imagine, I haven’t really enjoyed the games much since Sonic Colors came out. I cannot stand the use of 2D platforming, and I cannot stand the unfunny, childish dialogue and stories. After so many years, at least the childish writing finally stopped. I truly appreciate that.

    The combat: An interesting type of gameplay for Sonic, I thought it was really fun and cool to see Sonic do all the different types of attacks. Unfortunately I had many issues with the combos not triggering. But going forward I don’t think I’d mind this type of combat system being used for boss fights.

    The open world: I’ve never been a fan of open world games but this one isn’t so bad. The objectives are clear and I typically know exactly where I need to go. One thing I’ve truly missed in recent Sonic games is the hub worlds, this is kinda like that, not quite, but it made me happy to be able to just run around as Sonic again and go from objective to objective. Although, I had many issues with Sonic launching off of bumps wanting to do flips in the air when I’m just trying to get from point A to point B. The worst offender in the open world though is when it locks you to 2D platforming. Especially when you’re casually running around and just happen to come in contact with a 2D section. This is the most frustrating and annoying thing in the game to me. Anyway screw Chaos Island, all my homies hate Chaos Island.

    Boss fights: Easily the best part of the whole game. This made every Sonic fan’s dreams come true. This showed everyone just how badass Sonic can be. The animations paired with the metal music was absolutely stellar. I definitely want the boss fights in future Sonic games to be as cool as these were.

    Bullet hells: I do not care for these. This isn’t even close to what I think of when I think of Sonic. Please do not put these in the next Sonic game unless they’re side minigames. I wasn’t too upset with it until I got to the final boss of the game. Seriously why in the hell would you make the final boss of a Sonic game a bullet hell. Especially when the previous boss fights were so kick ass.

    Pinball: As a Sonic fan, I’m used to pinball in Sonic games. However, the requirement of 5 million points was overkill. Also how could you not make Sonic the pinball?

    Story: I adored how much talking I got to do with all the other characters in this game. I loved getting some real insight on the inner workings of these guys. A lot of the cutscenes in this game made me very emotional. I loved seeing some real development in these characters after so many stagnant years. And all the extra pieces of lore we got were really awesome. Especially when they haven’t built on this specific part of the lore since Sonic Adventure 1. However I do wish there was more of a backstory to “The End.”

    Music: The music in Sonic games is always killer. Of course I loved the music in this game. But I’ve seen some people try to say it’s the best yet or that the new guest singers are better than Crush 40 and I have to stop you there. Absolutely not; Crush 40 will always be number one for me and I truly missed them in this game. I need Jun’s guitar’s specific sound and Johnny’s rough and deep voice back. Would’ve pushed my rating to an 8.5 because I personally put a lot of stock in the soundtrack of games. I hope they cover one or more of the songs at least. But hey, I’ll always love Ohtani. Fantastic job as usual, king!

    Cyberspace stages: For this specific game, the shortness of these levels work. In Forces it didn’t work at all because that was the whole game. In the future though I would prefer longer levels, only 3D platforming, and mini puzzles to all be included in each level. Basically, I’d prefer the Adventure era gameplay, surprising. BUT, for this game, since there is so much else to do, the cyberspace levels work as they are imo.

    Fishing: I love a fishing minigame as much as the next person, and I definitely enjoyed fishing in this game. But it is weird how you can essentially speedrun the game by choosing to just fish instead of doing anything in the overworld. Freaking adored the Egg Memos though, that is a genius reward for fishing.

    The #1 thing I hope for the next game: We need multiple playable characters back. Each with their own style of gameplay. Sonic is great but he’s never been my fave. Not when we have Rouge and Shadow and Silver and all these other fantastic characters I love.    … Expand
  18. Larkship
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    Very solid start to the next era of Sonic! The game is riddled with pop in and minor bugs (from my experience) which brings it down a few points. The islands are fun to traverse, Sonic controls very fluidly and fun, the cyberspace stages, while uninspired, are fun enough, and the bosses are engaging. Hopefully the next couple of games go even further with this new formula! Ian’s writing isVery solid start to the next era of Sonic! The game is riddled with pop in and minor bugs (from my experience) which brings it down a few points. The islands are fun to traverse, Sonic controls very fluidly and fun, the cyberspace stages, while uninspired, are fun enough, and the bosses are engaging. Hopefully the next couple of games go even further with this new formula! Ian’s writing is also top notch with some great voice acting/direction!… Expand
  19. Gore5
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    A great experience! the combat and the open zones are spot on, the boss fights are the best in the Sonic series. (excluding the last one lmao) The cyberspace levels can look bland, sharing only 5-6 themes and sometimes not meshing well with Sonic's new controls.

    The story is a good one, Ian Flynn has been working with the Sonic cast since 2006 and it shows with this being the best    A great experience! the combat and the open zones are spot on, the boss fights are the best in the Sonic series. (excluding the last one lmao) The cyberspace levels can look bland, sharing only 5-6 themes and sometimes not meshing well with Sonic's new controls.

    The story is a good one, Ian Flynn has been working with the Sonic cast since 2006 and it shows with this being the best character work in over a decade. It's nice knowing Sonic's on good ground and with everything Learnt from frontiers I can't wait to see what's next.    … Expand
  20. DILLPICKLES
    Nov 13, 2022
    8
    Sonic frontiers is a great game, good story and epic boss fights, all though this game is not perfect with bugs and easy mini boss fights and average mini game challenges, I feel like this is the first step to something amazing and I'm excited to see the future of sonic games sonic games look bright
  21. SpaceTheGamer
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    A great new direction for the series, with a new fun and enjoyable gameplay formula, finaly an actually good story after over a decade and the best character writting the series has ever seen. And man those boss fights are just AMAZING. Hope that SEGA will be able to go even higher and higher from this point on!
  22. PhilSSmith
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has A LOT of problems, however it's the most fun I've had with a sonic game since unleashed.

    The pop-in is bad sure, the ending was rushed yep, and IT IS buggy.

    But at the end of the day it's still such a fun game that I can ignore alll that, great game sega!    … Expand
  23. WhiteBoiCoCo
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers, The next generation of the blue blur

    It’s not a secret sonic has had some… questionable 3D outings but Frontiers blows all past games out of the water, Adventure type story, open world like never seen before in a sonic game, truly a phenomenal experience for someone who grew up with the blue blur, the open zones were a blast to run around and find all the secrets, the    Sonic Frontiers, The next generation of the blue blur

    It’s not a secret sonic has had some… questionable 3D outings but Frontiers blows all past games out of the water, Adventure type story, open world like never seen before in a sonic game, truly a phenomenal experience for someone who grew up with the blue blur, the open zones were a blast to run around and find all the secrets, the story although not too deep is a massive step in the right direction of serious story telling, for the first time maybe ever sonic didn’t have a single cringy line. My issues how ever come with some different things, the cyber space levels need MUCH better physics, the boss fights although cool need much more balancing cause half the time it felt like I was just pressing buttons and a 50/50 shot on if I’d do anything, the “true final boss” is also insanely difficult and can only be played on hard mode. Those were my biggest issues. The best thing about this game by far was the music, a very peaceful feel while running through the open world, but turns up the heat with some awesome metal tracks in the boss fights, absolutely incredible

    You got it right Sonic Team, Thank You    … Expand
  24. Emansan
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    Not a perfect game by any means, but a huge improvement from what we have been getting over the past decade. The Sonic franchise is healing! Also, the ost goes hard.
  25. MelMellon
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    here to even out dunkeys review bombing call. genuinely one of the most childish things a gaming youtuber has ever done
  26. TommySmiths
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Best Sonic Game since Sonic Mania which was best Sonic Game since Generations.
  27. GraySonIc
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Definitely the best Sonic game, the gameplay is great fun and the interactions between the characters have never been so well done in a Sonic game, the only real flaw is the final secret boss, but beyond that to be a game of Sonic is very close to perfection.
  28. Squiori
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    (Critique en français)

    Contrairement à beaucoup d’avis critique qui n’ont clairement pas joué au jeu Je peux affirmer que ce soit avant le patch day one et après, le jeu est non seulement un succès commercial mais également un jeu excellent (sans compter sa fin bancale) L’open ZONE (et non l’open world) et très bien amené le Gameplay et excellent et le bestiaire est très bon on a eu une    (Critique en français)

    Contrairement à beaucoup d’avis critique qui n’ont clairement pas joué au jeu

    Je peux affirmer que ce soit avant le patch day one et après, le jeu est non seulement un succès commercial mais également un jeu excellent (sans compter sa fin bancale)

    L’open ZONE (et non l’open world) et très bien amené le Gameplay et excellent et le bestiaire est très bon on a eu une évolution titanesque pour la licence bien que ce jeu ne soit considéré comme un projet pour la suite des jeux

    Les niveaux cyberspace sont plutôt basique mais faut également se rappeler que ce n’est pas le but principal du jeu il est possible de le finir autrement toutes les alternatives sont là pour que vous puissiez finir le jeu peut importe sa difficulté

    Mise à part le clipping (qui sera corrigé dans pas longtemps) le jeu reste excellent sur tout les points et nous avons réellement la promesse du début respecté, qui était de contrôler Sonic à toute vitesse dans des zones ouvertes et une histoire intense    … Expand
  29. GrimAtrament
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    well sonic's back and i must say why are you still here? go play the game.

    Controls in the open zone are solid it is a easy to learn hard to master style of gameplay. the combat control are a charcter action type game. most the mini bosses in this game are fun to interact with the few expectations. however every single island boss slaps. take the most over the top battles super sonic    well sonic's back and i must say why are you still here? go play the game.

    Controls in the open zone are solid it is a easy to learn hard to master style of gameplay. the combat control are a charcter action type game. most the mini bosses in this game are fun to interact with the few expectations. however every single island boss slaps. take the most over the top battles super sonic will pull moves i didn't even know he had with some of these bosses.

    cyber space actually improves the further in the game you go. not just because they stop trying to force-feed you so many 2d cyberspace stages, but also because they pull from more SA2, SA1 and hero levels. i was overly excited when i realized one level was metal harbor. that said they really should have more than 4 visual themes, but it doesn't detract to much from the cyberspace stages.

    now it's not all sunshine
    some of the puzzles and mini range from mediocre to down right frustrating. (looking at you chaos island.) with my leasta favorite one being where you have to collect 600 scrap metal. which wouldn't be so much of a pain except there is a short timer and the peices do not magnetize to you.
    while every single main boss slaps in this game. some of the mini bosses are hit or miss.
    with the worst of them being the shark mini boss which has way to many QTE for my taste.

    now onto the best part i feel for this game besides the open zone aspect.

    The story is much more melancholic then recent games and the stakes are also the highest it's been since the adventure levels. I WILL NOT put any spoilers besides saying this game's story is about the star fair islands inhabitants, but much more it's a story about retrospective reflection as well as a surprise introspective view of Eggman's thoughts. b y the end of this game you will feel sorry for Eggman. which is not a sentence I would thought I would be saying. Shout out to ian flynn for this masterful writing. you will be shocked at the amount of call backs and actual character development we get in this game.

    gameplay 8/10

    environment/graphics 7/10

    music 10/10 (it's a sonic game )

    story 9/10

    please sega i cannot stress this enough STICK TO THIS FORMAT and STICK TO THIS Story telling less ha ha funny jokes and more heart. this is what set sonic apart from the Marios.    … Expand
  30. torani
    Nov 14, 2022
    6
    Mediocre game. I don't understand why this is being highly rated. Even older titles such as Super Mario Odyssey are much more fun as a platformer over this. Story is cringe-worthy at best.
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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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